Welcome to Fleckies, where we highlight the venues and creatives shaping local culture.
If you’ve spent any time on the grassroots Northern dance scene lately, chances are you’ve heard the name Lee Ashworth. Or, if you’re at one of his nights, you’ve probably heard someone shout “Up the Compakt!” across the dancefloor. Lee is the driving force behind Compakt Events, a proudly grassroots
Lisa T isn’t your typical country artist… and that’s kind of the point. The Manchester-based singer-songwriter has always done things her way. From leaving a corporate job to pursue music full-time, to landing on the UK Country Albums Chart at number 8 alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, Lisa is proof
When you first hear the name Drinks On Me, you might expect a party starter – and you’d be right. But for South London DJ and producer Harrison, it’s also a mission statement: inclusive, welcoming, and built on connection. “I wanted a name that felt inclusive,” he says. “Something open-armed,
There’s something brewing in Corby’s music scene again – and this time, it’s loud, unapologetic, and carried on a wave of distorted guitars and powerhouse vocals. Meet Decadence, a four-piece Hard Rock band from Northamptonshire, here to remind everyone that grassroots music is alive and kicking. Formed during college, Decadence
On Saturday, we headed to St Neots for the debut party at Courtyard 58, and let’s just say… it’s giving grassroots magic. Tucked away behind the Citizen Hub, the space had never been used before, but three locals with big ideas saw huge potential – and turned it into a
What do you get when you mix techno, fashion, rebellion, resilience, and a whole lot of glitter? You get Chaotica – the grassroots LGBTQIA+ club night shaking things up in South East London. Founded by Remi Martin, Chaotica isn’t just a party… it’s a statement. Born from a need to
Meet Bry White: DJ, designer, dancefloor storyteller, and the man behind LoveGeneration – the grassroots house brand celebrating a whole decade of bringing uplifting, vinyl-rich energy to the rave, one soulful drop at a time. With over 35 years behind the decks, Bry isn’t just another DJ. He’s lived every
Last Saturday of the month? That means only one thing in Battersea – Payday Weekender at Four Thieves. And trust us, this is not your average pub party. We rolled through on Saturday 26th April and found ourselves in the middle of a multi-room music takeover. Three buzzing spaces –
Over the Easter weekend, we hit up the first MANIFEST of the year, and let’s just say – it did not disappoint. From the moment things kicked off at 1pm, The Oast House was buzzing. Free live music, wall-to-wall good vibes, and a city centre crowd that was ready to
