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 a lot about him. With Charlie, it feels like he’s always just been there – in the best way. Supportive, kind, consistent, and someone who genuinely shows up. For the scene, for his mates, for other brands, for the culture. He’ll be the first one through the door at an event and the last one to leave.
Over the last year of knowing him, I’ve seen first-hand the graft, the heart and the pure love he puts into everything he does. And what he’s built with Azul is something special. Watching that project go from strength to strength has been a joy, and this interview felt like the perfect time to spotlight the man behind it all.
So let’s get into it.
“ANYONE WHO KNEW ME AS A KID WILL REMEMBER I USED TO FILM EVERYTHING.”
To understand Charlie Wick, you have to go back to Hertfordshire, where he grew up before moving to Northampton at 14.
“I was always a creative person,” he tells me. “Constantly drawing, making things. In my early teens, I filmed everything. I loved making videos.”
It wasn’t until he settled in Northampton that all those creative threads started weaving together. Music, art, design, film production – suddenly, it wasn’t just interest, it was identity.
And then there was garage.
“When I was around 10 or 11, I found my cousin’s MySpace where he posted tracks off his garage mixtapes. It instantly resonated. I could pick up the London pirate stations from where I lived, so I was always locked in. If it wasn’t garage music, I didn’t wanna know.”
That passion led him to a DJ course where he learnt to play vinyl and made his first mixtape at eleven years old.
CUTTING HIS TEETH IN CLUBS AND BARS
Charlie’s first proper DJ experience came from a bar job in Wellingborough.
“I was given the first two hours to play, then I’d jump on the bar for my full shift, then back on the decks for the last hour or two,” he laughs. “I never really played at home, so I was thrown in the deep end. But it made me grow fast.”
Those early nights shaped him – technically, emotionally and creatively. He became a multi-genre DJ, travelled for gigs across London, Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, and picked up confidence with every set.
But something was missing.
“Even though I was playing a lot, it wasn’t the music I wanted to play and it wasn’t the music I was making.”
That itch would evolve into something much, much bigger.
FROM THE BLUE ROOM TO A BRAND
In March 2023, everything clicked.
Charlie was working as a DJ in a newly renovated Wellingborough club that was struggling to gain traction. But he could see the potential.
“I knew the venue had something. There wasn’t anywhere for house music in Wellingborough at the time, so I thought people would be excited about it. The room we used was called the Blue Room, so the name Azul came from that – ‘blue’ in Spanish.”
It was a simple idea at first – make something happen in a town that needed it. But like most great things, it grew quicker than expected.
THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP
Azul might have started with Charlie, but it was built with friends.
“I’d known Leon (BART) for a couple of years but we’d never really spoken in person. I asked him to play the first event, and soon he became part of Azul.”
That fourth Wellingborough event took a big loss – a turning point that forced a rethink. Then came Elliott (Flippin El), who gave Charlie the energy and direction needed to restart everything.
“El suggested taking the event to Bedford, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made. Our roles formed naturally over time. My creative side and El’s organisational skills balance well, and we’ve learned so much along the way.”
LEVELLING UP INTO LONDON
The moment Azul outgrew its hometown, they knew the next chapter had to be bigger.
2025 saw their first ever London event at 93 Feet East – a huge step up and a proper milestone. And I was there for it.
“Thank you for coming,” Charlie smiles. “It was daunting. We’d never ventured outside one of our local towns, and suddenly we were given main room in a prestigious venue at the last minute. But the response was amazing. It felt like a new chapter.”
And then came Halloween, when Azul were invited to play for LoveJuice – one of the biggest brands in UK house music.
“To play main room at one of the best venues in London was a dream come true for all of us. Being trusted by a brand that huge definitely makes it feel like we’re doing something right.”
Together, these moments cemented Azul as a brand with real momentum – rooted locally, recognised nationally.
“Making the move to London was always part of our plan,” Charlie says. “We’re constantly trying to move forward and do something bigger and better.”
COMMUNITY, CONNECTION AND CONSISTENCY
If there’s one theme that runs through everything Charlie does, it’s community.
“It’s so important to us and to the scene in general,” he says. “Having friendly, like-minded people support the event makes it so much more enjoyable. It brings a sense of familiarity even in a new setting, and people can feel the energy from our community as soon as they walk in.”
Azul is built on real people, real support and real connection – not hype, not ego, not empty branding. And that resonates deeply with how we see things at Fleckies.
When I ask him for advice for new DJs, promoters or creatives starting out, his response couldn’t be more aligned:
“Stay consistent. Do not stop working. Even if you only have one hour that day to practise or create or produce, get it done. Keep moving forward.”
It’s simple, but it’s exactly how he built Azul – small steps every day, no shortcuts, no pretence, just passion and graft.
WHAT’S NEXT – UPPER EAST AND BEYOND
Azul’s next event lands this Saturday 22nd November at Upper East, an intimate 200-capacity container space with underground roots and a wicked sound system.
“This venue is smaller than the room we had at 93 Feet East,” Charlie says, “but it’s more intimate and we love that. The energy is unmatched. This time we’re welcoming DAETOR and Scott Steer, who are both absolutely killing it right now.”
And 2026? They’re already ahead of the curve.
“We have the first half of 2026 planned. Stay tuned. All I’ll say is that the first event of the year will be in London – bigger and better.”
Knowing Charlie, it will be exactly that.
Charlie Wick is one of those rare energies in a scene that moves quickly and forgets easily. He’s proof that kindness goes a long way, authenticity resonates, and community will always be the heart of underground culture.
Azul is in very good hands – evolving and building something real – and it’s only just getting started.
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