Little South is where the artists come to play - created with the goal of supporting and promoting local DJs and Producers in West Cornwall, UK, who specialize in various genres of dance music. The enthusiastic response from the Cornish nightlife community was overwhelming, allowing Little South to become a crucial platform for local artists seeking exposure at events. As time went on, our reach expanded beyond Cornwall and encompassed artists and events from across the entire South West of England, UK. One of our defining features has been the opportunity to showcase DJ mixes through our podcast series. Since our establishment, we have actively published podcast mixes from some of the most talented DJs in the South West. These mixes serve as a testament to the exceptional skills and creativity of our region's DJs, providing a platform for them to showcase their talent to a wider audience.

At Little South, we have a strong commitment to nurturing nightlife and live music events. A crucial aspect of our work is event promotion, which we prioritize and strive to excel at. Our dedicated team actively seeks out localized, independent music events to showcase and promote. Additionally, we proudly provide a platform for major events happening throughout the South West region, including specialist music festivals and large capacity live music events. By actively supporting and promoting these events, we aim to contribute to a thriving music scene and ensure that both local artists and established acts receive the recognition they deserve.

The Little South pages serve as a platform for emerging musical talent in the South West of England. Our goal is to encourage, foster relationships, and provide opportunities for new artists to showcase their sounds and events. We support DJs, Producers, and Vocalists of all genres within the electronic music landscape. If you are interested in being featured on our pages, we warmly welcome your expressions of interest.

Ben Lawrence Tech House Takeover

Episode 2/26

Ben Lawrence

In his latest contribution to the Little South series, Ben Lawrence delivers a 60 minute exploration of tech house built on a foundation of steady, driving beats. Crafted with a "dancefloor-first" mentality, the mix captures the atmosphere of a club set, showcasing the raw, infectious sound that has become Ben’s signature. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Northern and Scottish powerhouses currently dominating the scene - including Ben Hemsley, Ewan McVicar, and Patrick Topping. Whether you are prepping for a night out or recreating the club experience at home, this mix is a masterclass in the contemporary UK club sound.

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Artist Interview

Bringing the sounds of the white isle to Cornwall felt great in the sunshine.

Please introduce yourself to those unfamiliar with your DJ sound.

My dj sound obviously depends on the type of gig I’m booked to play, but generally I have a wide range of sound. I’d like to think I am a genre-fluid DJ who navigates the spectrum from the warm grooves of house to the raw energy of techno, with tech house as my core style.

Dj’s that have inspired my style in particular come from the North East of England and Scotland.

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

The highlight for me this last 12 months was that I played an Ibiza anthems set on a sunny Saturday afternoon into evening down at the Britannia Inn, Par (St Austell) beer garden in peak of summer. Bringing the sounds of the white isle to Cornwall felt great in the sunshine. For this year I got an excitement announcement coming at the end of January so stay tuned to my socials!!

Tell us something positive to inspire future artists.

Remember why you started. For the pure love of music and the unique thrill of sharing it with others. You can create a great memory, be part of someone’s special occasion, or simply provide a much-needed escape from the daily grind. That feeling of seeing a crowd lose themselves in the music validates all the hard work you put in.

What artists have inspired your DJ style?

Dj’s that have inspired my style in particular come from the North East of England and Scotland. Names such as Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Ewan McVicar to name a few. These guys are known for there dynamic, versatile DJ sets that engage with the crowd and take them on a journey - from those groovy house baselines to high energy techno whoppers.

Talk us through your podcast mix track selection.
This podcast mix was a set I curated live as if I was dj’ing in a club playing underground tech house. This is the kind of sound you can expect to hear when coming to see me play. I hope you enjoy the journey.