A YOUNG DJ has recorded a set at Saints' stadium and will perform live before the huge Good Friday clash with Wigan this week.

Becoming a well-known figure in the local music scene, Eric McKenna will perform a DJ set before one of Saints' biggest games of the season on Friday, March 29.

The 20-year-old also released a recorded 30-minute set inside the stadium was this week, which highlights Eric's talents and showcases some unreleased tracks that he plans to bring out in the coming weeks.

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St Helens Star: Eric has teamed up with St Helens singer Kiera Weathers on previous tracksEric has teamed up with St Helens singer Kiera Weathers on previous tracks (Image: Eric McKenna)
The Star has covered numerous tracks that Eric - who goes by the stage name 3RIC MCK3NNA - has produced and released in recent years.

Gaining hundreds of thousands of streams for his produced tracks, this has included reimagined classics such as 'Young Hearts Run Free' as well as 'Best Thing I Never Had' and 'Let Me Love You' with St Helens singer and X Factor finalist Kiera Weathers.

Developing a respected reputation, the 20-year-old has also had a residency slot at St Helens nightclub Imperial and is currently one of the resident DJs at BaaBar in Liverpool. 

St Helens Star: Eric has played in clubs across MerseysideEric has played in clubs across Merseyside (Image: Eric McKenna)
Speaking about the Saints sets, Eric said: "I’m really excited to be sharing this new form of content as a DJ/Producer, being able to share music in a unique way that not many other people are doing.

"I’d like to say a huge thanks to Saints and the Totally Wicked Stadium for letting me use the site as an amazing location.

"It will be my second time performing at a Saints game however my first time performing at the iconic Good Friday game which I am beyond excited for."

Eric's set at Saints' stadium can be found here.