 Towards the end of the 1990s, as Turnmills opened up and fit out more space in the venue, Trade was able to open up a second room named the 'Trade lite lounge' playing a lighter funkier style of house music which quickly gained a big following.In 2000 Trade hosted one of the two main stages (the other BBC Radio 1) for the first UK Love Parade festival held at Roundhay Park, Leeds the event was attended by 500,000 people.The original Trade resident DJs were, Martin Confusion, Daz Saund, Trevor Rockliffe, Smokin Jo and Malcolm Duffy, These were followed most notably by the late Tony De Vit, but also Tall Paul, Alan Thompson, Steve Thomas, Pete Wardman, Ian M and Fergie Other DJs who have graced the decks include Sister Bliss, EJ Doubell, Rachel Auburn, Queen Maxine, BK (Ben Keen), Lisa German, Rosco, Darren M, Gonzalo Rivas, The Sharp Boys, Steve Haswell, Fat Tony, Andy Farley, Mark Kavanagh, Strawberry K, DJ Big Al, Guy Williams, Ziad, Jon Dennis, Pagano, Nik Denton, Nick Tcherniak, Lady Bianca, Andy M, Gabriele Cutrano Tom McMillan and Russell.