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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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Tommie Quick Go Harder Mix

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Tommie Quick

We kick start our 2025 podcast series with Tommie Quick who brings the energy! Blaming a festive toblerone sugar rush, he has whipped up a hard dance mix. Tommie discusses how he is enjoying the new wave of energetic dance music which is reminiscent of the late 1990s hard house sound.

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There have been several absolute blinders at The Depo in Plymouth where I’ve supported artists...

Please introduce yourself to those unfamiliar with your DJ sound.

I’m a DJ and Producer from the South West of the UK. I started DJing at just 11 years old, building up a full mobile rig in my bedroom complete with sound, lights and smoke machine etc. I started using this rig to plays kids parties in venues like church halls which then led onto early commercial club sets when I was 16. 

While I have now specialised in dance music I always have been (and remain) very open minded musically. My sound is a mixture of multiple styles and genres, music to me is either good or bad. I play house, trance, techno and anything else in between. Generally, what I play regardless of genre is chunky, energetic and it bangs. 

What are your highlights of the past year and what is planned for the future?

2024 has been another year full of epic events. There have been several absolute blinders at The Depo in Plymouth where I’ve supported artists like Darren Styles and Billy Gillies; while Cohesion events continue to kill it with the Kevin and Perry Go Large night in Torquay being one to remember.


This year we are set to see more quality events in the South West with my first being Cohesion with Dave Pearce at Strobe Nightclub in Plymouth on the 1st of March and I’ve just confirmed Immunity Festival for later in the year. Studio wise I already have a couple of releases lined up, I’m planning to get more of my own music out there in 2025.

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I’m really enjoying where music is going now.

Tell us something positive to inspire future artists.

Progress takes work, success takes time, and everything is a journey. Make sure you be yourself along the way and enjoy the journey. Play and make the music that you feel passionate about, don’t focus on what everyone else is doing. Drink plenty of water.

What artists have inspired your DJ style?

In the early days it was DJs such as Judge Jules and Carl Cox but more recently I’m loving the sounds being championed by Patrick Topping and Hannah Laing just to name a few.

Talk us through your podcast mix track selection.

I’m not sure what happened here to be honest, I think the sugar rush from my third chunk of leftover Christmas Toblerone may have pushed me in a slightly tougher direction. I usually like my mixes to span multiple genres and build from groovier house vibes through to my harder edged sounds. This one starts off fairly chunky and builds through into harder edged house, trance and then topping it off with some hard techno.



I’m really enjoying where music is going now. In some styles it’s almost gone full circle with the current more upbeat house records starting to sound reminiscent of the hard house sound from 1999 – early 2000’s, and the harder edge of music veering towards the older hardstyle sound. I’m here for it all.

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Editorial Team • 10 January 2025
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
The curators of the West Cornwall raves are currently preparing for their next event scheduled for May 2025. This event will take place in the fields of West Cornwall, near the village of Zennor. A lineup of DJs, including Ambassador 626 Kavos, Charlie M, Deckhead, DJ Brady, Lady Embrace, Ste Ellis, and Steve Lid, among others, will be performing. The event is a collaborative effort involving prominent dance music promotion groups such as Raw Rotation, Inception, Kernow Rave Culture, and TNT.
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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