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.

Kernowtopia Electronic Music Weekend

19th October 2024

Trebudannon Barn, Trebudannon

Kernowtopia is an upcoming underground music event in Cornwall, scheduled for October 19th and 20th, 2024. It will take place at Trebudannon Barn, featuring two distinct music areas named the Cyber Barn and the Hydra tent. The event will showcase a diverse line-up of performers, including the popular 'Hang The Djs', among other talented artists. Organisers Freestyler Events aim to create a highly themed environment, enhancing the overall experience for attendees. This event not only promises a memorable music experience but also offers an immersive atmosphere set in mid-Cornwall, making it a noteworthy addition to the local event calendar.

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What the organisers say

KERNOWTOPIA is BACK and coming in bigger and better than ever, lets run 'dis place PROPA!

The ultimate underground electronic music event in Cornwall, running across two uniquely themed stages: the Hydra Tent and the Cyber Barn. This 12-hour, day-to-night rave promises a journey through the best House music, DnB, Techno, Jungle and Old Skool Rave. Prepare to be blown away by next level production and performances by entering our underwater/sea themed arena; the Hydra Tent. Beware of stinging jellyfish and sneaky mermaids who might lure you into the depths. The Cyber Barn will whisk you into a future-themed robotic utopia, get ready to feel the dance floor pulse with the beat while you struggle to work out what's real anymore, and if that robot is watching you with it's laser eyes.

Curated by the female-led Freestyler Events, Kernowtopia celebrates diversity and representation of everyone within our community, showcasing local legends, emerging talent, and top headliners you might have caught from the best festivals this Summer such as Balter, Boomtown, and Bangface. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings together the finest in electronic music and creativity to CORNWALL.

This year we are delighted to invite Hang the DJ's headlining for their debut show in Cornwall, bringing the Hardest, Fastest and Sluttiest techno to get the crowd going. We are also excited to announce a Hardcore Energy takeover with Anna Prank and Josie Bee, Jodie Rose (Tidy Trax) and our very own Tuskan (AFT Records) and Gotham with MC KKOI will be back again bringing the best Dnb facemelters. More exciting artist announcements will be coming soon.

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Editorial Team • 29 September 2024

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