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Mas Fuego DJ Collective and Producers playing music at event

Mas Fuego: The Sound of London’s Underground

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

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B Line Artist at Tunnel Club Birmingham

B-LINE: The Rise of Birmingham’s Own

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

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MiddleGround: House Grooves, Local Roots & The Launch of FOUND

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

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Lee Ashworth: Building Big Vibes in Small Towns and Beyond

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

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Lisa T: Music, Mindfulness & Making It Independently

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

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Drinks On Me: Basslines, Big Energy & Community Vibes

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,

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Meet Decadence: Corby’s Next Big Rock Breakout

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

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