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Know a DJ who’s killing it? A band on the come-up? A venue that always delivers? A promoter or creative doing bits behind the scenes?

Fleckies is here to spotlight the real ones shaping local music scenes – and we need your help. We can’t be everywhere (yet), so if there’s an underground night popping off, a new event series in the works, or someone quietly making magic, send them our way.

Some artists find their sound. Others build it, ev

Some artists find their sound. Others build it, evolve it, and aren't afraid to let it change.
BEKIMACHINE is doing exactly that.
From performing in bands and studying Music Technology, to creating her own synth-pop project before finding her home in melodic, driving techno, her journey is one of constant growth, curiosity and creativity.
We talk production before DJing, learning the craft on Twitch, founding @cloud9.party, the importance of grassroots electronic music, and why sometimes the best advice is also the simplest: just start.
It's an honest conversation about following your instincts, giving yourself grace, and building something that's authentically yours.
👉 Read the full interview now at fleckies.com and get to know one of the artists helping keep grassroots electronic music alive.

Some people build a DJ career. Others build a comm

This weekend, the UK's biggest music festival isn'

This weekend, the UK's biggest music festival isn't in a field... it's in your local venue. 🎶
Everywhere At Once is bringing together 400+ grassroots music venues and 2,000+ artists across the UK, proving exactly what we've always believed at Fleckies - the future of music starts in small rooms, independent venues and local communities.
Yes, there are huge names on the lineup, but the real stars are the venues, promoters, volunteers and audiences keeping grassroots music alive every single week.
Powered by @musicvenuetrust and @thenationallottery, with support from @saveoursceneuk and @aip.uk, this is a nationwide reminder to get out, support your local venue, and discover something new.
👉 Head to fleckies.com to read the full story

MUSIC BARN 2026... LET'S AV IT! Find us in the ST

MUSIC BARN 2026... LET'S AV IT!
Find us in the STABLE 🐴
#IndependentFestival

SWIPE TO PICK YOUR PLAYER 🎮👾 We proudly present t

SWIPE TO PICK YOUR PLAYER 🎮👾
We proudly present to you the Fleckies STABLE stage line-up for Music Barn Festival 2026.
We’re absolutely buzzing to be back for a second year hosting our own little corner of the festival - and WHAT. A. LINEUP. we’ve got for you.
From house, garage and DnB to techno, trance, Afrobeats, bass and everything in between, this is shaping up to be pure multi-genre madness with the best vibes all day long.
A proper mix of selectors, personalities and energy - so which player are you picking?
🎟️ Handful of tickets left
⚠️ Play at your own risk
🌾 See you in the field
#UKFestival #IndependentFestival

There’s something really special about artists who

There’s something really special about artists who allow themselves to grow in public rather than pretending they’ve got it all figured out. Beth Eliza feels like one of those artists.
Her music is thoughtful, cinematic and deeply human - rooted in storytelling, emotion and the messy in-between stages of growing up. From village life in Suffolk to touring the UK with The Blackheart Orchestra, Beth’s journey is one of self-discovery, quiet resilience and learning to trust her own voice.
We talk songwriting as therapy, finding identity as an artist, grassroots festivals like @themusicbarn, and why not having all the answers yet is actually okay.
Honest, warm and beautifully reflective.
👉 Read the full feature now at fleckies.com and discover an artist writing her way through life in real time.

Some people play music. Others create spaces where

Some people play music. Others create spaces where you actually feel it.
Karim Bitar sits firmly in that second lane.
From early roots in Middle Eastern sound to curating through @meetinthemidi, his approach goes way beyond DJing. It’s about context, storytelling and building experiences that ask you to slow down, listen properly and connect with the music on a deeper level.
We get into sonic lectures, vinyl culture, Soho Radio, and how Meet in the MIDI is reshaping what a music event can look like - less consumption, more connection. Thoughtful, intentional and built to last.
With more on the way, including:
📍 MITM DJs at @jaguarshoes – Fri 24th Apr
📍 Exploring Skepta at @the_bbe_store – Tues 28th Apr
👉 Read the full feature now at fleckies.com

Some people make music. Others reshape the space a

Some people make music. Others reshape the space around it.
MINA is doing both.
From her genre-blending sound rooted in global club culture, to building spaces like @Club__Soft and creating real access through @FundingWithMina, this is about more than just what happens on the dancefloor. It’s about who gets to be there, how it feels, and how we open doors for others along the way.
We get into her journey from Oxford to Leeds, early rave influences, collaborations across the globe, and how she’s helping creatives navigate funding, build confidence and actually move forward in the industry. It’s honest, impactful and properly inspiring.
👉 Read the full feature now at fleckies.com
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