Fleckies Insights

Day: February 26, 2026

Welcome to Fleckies, where we highlight the venues and creatives shaping local culture.

Reece Walker: Building the Structure Talent Deserves

Some conversations stay with you long after they’ve ended. Speaking to Reece Walker was one of those. I came across Only Notts online and instantly felt that pull – the kind that tells you something meaningful is happening. But it wasn’t until I heard the story behind it all that

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BUTTAH Marks 3 Years with Label Launch Party

London heads, this one’s serious. On Saturday 28th February 2026, BUTTAH celebrates three years of underground movement with its biggest step yet – an all day and night party (4pm – late) at a secret East London location, alongside the official launch of the BUTTAH record label. Founded by Mas

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Nish Faith: Soundtracking the In-Between

Some artists have a way of turning growing pains, daydreams and quiet moments into something that feels universal. Nish Faith is one of those artists. Playful, honest and deeply rooted in storytelling, her music captures the in-between stages of life – the moments of transformation, uncertainty and self-discovery that shape

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Music Barn Festival Announces Its 2026 Lineup

Music Barn Festival has officially unveiled its full 2026 lineup, staking its claim as one of the UK’s small-but-mighty independent festivals. Returning to the Northamptonshire countryside on Saturday 6th June 2026, the festival steps confidently into its next chapter – blending global names, national favourites and a seriously exciting pool

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Daal & Bass Debut Event Comes to London this December

Daal & Bass – the fast-rising platform spotlighting South Asian dance and electronic music – has announced its first official, fully programmed event. The debut night takes place in London at Vittoria Wharf Studio on Saturday 13 December 2025, marking a big moment for the culture-first brand that’s already built

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Charlie Wick found of Azul DJing in London for LoveJuice house music event

Charlie Wick: Building Azul, Building Community

There are some people in this scene who stand out not because they shout the loudest, but because of the way they move through the world. And for me, Charlie Wick is absolutely one of them. I honestly can’t pinpoint the exact moment we met, which in a way says

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DJD: The Soundtrack of a Scene

Some interviews just take their time to find the right moment… and this one’s been a long time coming. I first met Dean Church, better known to most as DjD, through a mutual friend, Stacy-James. But honestly, I’d heard his name long before that. In Kettering’s music circles, Dean’s the

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