A talented Crewe college student with cerebral palsy performed among big names, at a popular Cheshire music and sports festival.

The 11th annual 'Chester7s' estival recently took place at Winnington Park Rugby Club, Northwich.

The musical aspect of the Cheshire festival included performances from established names such as K-Klass, Dave Pearce, Sash!, and Scott Mills.

Jake Smith played a one hour set on the Friday evening to an appreciative audience inside the big top marquee at the venue (Barry Smith).

Up-and-coming local artist, Jake Smith, a 21-year old DJ & producer, who is studying Music Production at Cheshire College - South & West, also hit the stage at the event.

Jake played a one hour set on Friday evening to an appreciative audience inside the big top marquee at the venue.

The Crewe student plays and produces dance music and specialises in house, tech house and techno.

His musical influences include Danny Howard, Hannah Laing, and Sorley.

Jake has already had gigs in Ibiza at Hi, Ushuaia, Ocean Beach and performed in the VIP area at Creamfields festival.

Jake Smith is studying music production at Crewe's Cheshire College - South & West (Ryan Parker).

Earlier this year he supported Sorley at a gig in Chester. Three of Jake's DJ mixes have been played on Kiss FM.

A track Jake produced - 'So Real' - was played on Sarah Story's Future Dance show on BBC Radio 1. This was also the first track he released on a record label.

Jake said: "I like my music to have an uplifting vibe with huge energy, that replicates my positive personality.

"I have Cerebral Palsy which means I DJ and produce music from my wheelchair.

"This does not stop me in any way. I'd like to think I could be a role model and the first of many disabled individuals to pursue a career in music.

Jake Smith has already had gigs in Ibiza at Hi, Ushuaia, Ocean Beach and performed in the VIP area at Creamfields festival (Barry Smith).

"I want to change people's perceptions of disability and to raise awareness, to show people that if you have a disability it can't stop you achieving your dreams."

For further information relating to Jake, visit his Instagram HERE.

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By Barry Smith, Ryan Parker and Jonathan White.