Pete Wardman is a highly respected British DJ and producer primarily know as a resident at Trade, the legendary London nightclub that pioneered the “all-night party” and shaped the UK’s hard house scene.
Association with Trade Residency: Pete Wardman was signed as a weekly resident at Trade in early 1997. He became one of the club’s “All Stars,” often performing alongside other residents like Tony De Vit, Steve Thomas, and Malcolm Duffy. Compilations: He mixed the third disc of the influential Trade – Volume 4 compilation, confirming his status as a leading exponent of hard house and “nu energy”. Tours: He represented the club on its first world tours to locations including Australia and South Africa, as well as extensive UK tours.
Radio and Media Career Kiss 100 FM: Before joining Trade, he was “head-hunted” by Kiss 100 FM in 1992. He presented various slots including the weekday breakfast show and the specialist House Nation show. Early Radio: At age 17, he founded a radio station in Hampshire that was later acquired by the Capital Radio group.
Production and Discography Hard House Pioneer: His production work, notably on the Tripoli Trax label, includes the 1998 hit “The Lizard Queen” / “Tragically Glamorous,” which was the label’s best-selling release of that year. Remixes: He has remixed tracks for artists such as Jocelyn Brown and 99th Floor Elevators. Business: He previously owned the Unit 2 record shop in London, a hub for the hard house community.
Recent Legacy (2025–2026) Pete Wardman continues to be recognized as a legend of the hard house era. In 2025, his work remained featured in anniversary events such as the Tidy 30 Weekender. Archive recordings of his live sets at Trade (recorded between 1997 and 2000) remain popular on platforms like SoundCloud and Mixcloud.
