Fleckies Insights

Day: March 10, 2026

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

A NEW FOREVER FEST Brings All-Day Grassroots Music to Corby

There’s something refreshing about a band deciding not to wait around for opportunity and instead creating it themselves. That’s exactly the spirit behind A New Forever Fest, an ambitious all-day music event coming to The Steel Bar in Corby on Saturday 20th June 2026, built around the debut album release

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Olivia Lynn: Turning Pain Into [Girl] Power

There’s a certain kind of quiet fire in Olivia Lynn. It’s not loud or performative, but it’s there – steady and unwavering. During this interview process, what struck me most wasn’t just her talent, but her determination. She’s 20. She’s a mum. And she’s pursuing her music career with a

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Maddox Jones: Finding Meaning Beyond the Noise

There are some artists who quietly refuse to disappear. Not because they’re chasing headlines or numbers, but because they simply cannot stop creating. Maddox Jones has been on my radar for a while now, and what always struck me was his determination – not loud or ego-driven, but steady and

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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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