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On Fire 🔥

Hey folks! Ben Holtam here—aka DJ BenG—your go-to guy for all things beats, basslines, and good vibe
by Ben Holtam 10 February 2025
Hey folks! Ben Holtam here—aka DJ BenG—your go-to guy for all things beats, basslines, and good vibes in the South West. As we gear up for another epic summer, I’ve rounded up the must-hit music festivals of 2025 across Cornwall, Devon, and beyond. Whether you're an avid raver, a wellness enthusiast, or a family seeking entertainment, the South West's festival scene caters to your needs. Let’s dive in!
by Editorial Team 7 February 2025
Making her Little South debut, Sugarshaker is no stranger to the South West dance music scene having played at clubs and festivals across the region. Sugarshaker is a house, trance and techno DJ and this mix will bring a smile to your face. Expect a progressive mix with stabs of mood-lifting trance. We caught up with Sugarshaker where we learned about her DJ history and past and future residencies!
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Danae B House Hot Mix

Episode 17/21

Danae B

We welcome Danae B back for a house hot mix packed full of the tunes she is loving right now. If you have been lucky enough to attend any of Cornwall's major music events in August, you will have had the chance to catch Danae entertaining crowds with her affection for dance music.

Danae b is a dj on the little south show

Artist Interview

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...I enrolled into college to learn to produce which has been awesome!

Hi, please introduce yourself to those unfamiliar with your work.

Hello again Little South listeners!  It’s great to be back after a crazy year! For those of you that don’t know me I am Danae.  I play all things house music but do love to throw in the occasional curve ball into my sets.  My Dj’ing journey began in the mid 90’s where I first donned a pair of headphones and embraced the 1210’s mixing Jungle.  Since then, I have embraced most genres as the music scene grew and changed including UK Garage, House, Drum & Bass to name a few.  But my desire always swings back to House, there are so many sub genres to House Music, and I love to take my crowds and listeners on a journey through music.

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How have you utilised the 2020/21 lockdowns?

2020 lockdown, now that was an interesting time.  If I am hand on heart honest, I really lost my mojo.  It was a really challenging time going from gigging all of the time eating, sleeping and breathing music to nothing at all.  So I focussed on my family, as I quickly realised I wasn’t ever going to get this time again with them.  Subsequently I enrolled into college to learn to produce which has been awesome!  I am just going into my second year and am very excited to be embarking on this journey!


2021 has bought much change!  I am now focussing on solo activities and have been lucky enough to play at some of the South West’s finest festivals, Boardmasters, The Great Estate, Little Orchard Cider Festival, Rattler Fest and The Weekender.  I have no words to describe how good it feels to be back doing what I love most!

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I never plan a set, I rock up with my headphones...

Describe your DJ style.

I can’t really describe my DJ style….  I just love to play a bit of everything!  I never plan a set, I rock up with my headphones and play to the crowd and that is how I roll!

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Talk us through your podcast mix track selection.

My track selection for this mix is a real mixed bag featuring some of my favs, Purple Disco Machine, Julie McKnight, Claptone, Sam Supplier and Higher Contrast.  Expect some classic house remixes and get lost in the music.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it!  Thanks for having me again…. One Love xx

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Editorial Team • 1 October 2021
Hey folks! Ben Holtam here—aka DJ BenG—your go-to guy for all things beats, basslines, and good vibe
by Ben Holtam 10 February 2025
Hey folks! Ben Holtam here—aka DJ BenG—your go-to guy for all things beats, basslines, and good vibes in the South West. As we gear up for another epic summer, I’ve rounded up the must-hit music festivals of 2025 across Cornwall, Devon, and beyond. Whether you're an avid raver, a wellness enthusiast, or a family seeking entertainment, the South West's festival scene caters to your needs. Let’s dive in!
by Editorial Team 7 February 2025
Making her Little South debut, Sugarshaker is no stranger to the South West dance music scene having played at clubs and festivals across the region. Sugarshaker is a house, trance and techno DJ and this mix will bring a smile to your face. Expect a progressive mix with stabs of mood-lifting trance. We caught up with Sugarshaker where we learned about her DJ history and past and future residencies!
by Editorial Team 29 January 2025
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by Editorial Team 24 January 2025
The Paradhis Festival is a new summer event scheduled for July 4th to 6th, 2025. It will be held at Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall, providing a picturesque setting. The festival focuses on the themes of music, wellness, and nature, aiming to create an enriching experience for attendees.
by Editorial Team 24 January 2025
In episode two of our 2025 podcast mix series, we feature Reece Johnson, known for his ability to blend contemporary and classic tracks into vibrant mixes. His latest funky house mix embodies the essence of summer, showcasing an array of carefully selected songs. In the following section, Reece shares insights about his upcoming projects and what listeners can expect from him this year.
by Editorial Team 10 January 2025
In 2024, a total of 24 podcast mix episodes were released, showcasing a variety of genres including breakbeat, liquid drum and bass, house, trance, and techno. Due to the high caliber of artists featured throughout the year, competition was intense. However, one artist stood out, achieving over 56,000 plays globally. Dave Hunt has been recognised with the honour of 'Podcast Mix Of The Year 2024' featuring some high quality techno!
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