Welcome to Fleckies, where we highlight the venues and creatives shaping local culture.
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
Some people you meet on the scene just radiate good energy – the kind that reminds you exactly why you do what you do. For me, that was Mas Fuego. I first met the Mas Fuego trio through a mutual friend – MiddleGround (aka Scott Fouracre) – at his debut
There are certain people you meet on the scene who just light up a room – and for me, B-Line is one of them. I first met Blaine at his birthday event back in 2024 at Tunnel Club. It was my first ever Selecta night too, and it set the
In Northampton’s rising electronic music scene, few names carry as much energy as Scott Fouracre, better known as MiddleGround. Known for his clean-cut house selections, infectious edits, and ability to turn setbacks into momentum, Scott is now stepping into a new era – not just as a DJ and producer
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
