Large Numbers Attend Illegal Rave At RAF Charmy Down

News & Features

Hundreds attend illegal event near Bath over the weekend at former air base.

An aerial view of a field with the words little south below it

"...the decision was taken to contain the event until daylight hours."

Police are reportedly still trying to disperse over 3000 people from an illegal event taking place at RAF Charmy Down, Bath. The site is located 3 miles from the center of Bath. Noise complaints have been reported as far away as Bristol. Police arrived to be confronted with large crowds and the decision was made to block further attendees from coming but to allow the event to run it's course as safely as possible.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "Officers closed off the approach routes, however people were abandoning vehicles and making their way to the site on foot. Officers were still turning vehicles away at 06:40 on Sunday (19th July 2020). There were also other significant incidents across the force area including 120 999 calls which required an immediate police response and the attention of our resources. Therefore the decision was taken to contain the event until daylight hours."

The Police have promised to take appropriate action against those responsible for the event.
The little south logo is on a blue background.

Written by

Editorial Team • 19 July 2020

Anti Self Deep Percussive Mix

by Editorial Team • 12 December 2025
Anti Self is an artist whose musical style is heavily influenced by the bassline-driven genres of UK garage, jungle, and drum & bass that emerged around the turn of the millennium. In his latest podcast mix, he offers a listening experience that diverges from the typical vibe of his live DJ performances.

Becky Hill To Perform At The Eden Sessions 2026

by Editorial Team • 6 December 2025
Becky Hill will perform at one of the Eden Sessions on June 20th 2026. Expect the hugely popular artist to provide a live performance of some of her best-loved releases.

Rebecca D In Session

by Editorial • 6 December 2025
It is always a special gift to be able to showcase a brand new artist, and in this case, that artist is Rebecca D. She is an exciting DJ who embarked on her musical journey in 2024 after taking up some DJ lessons with JustJack. Since then, she has been making waves in the local music scene, with a series of gigs.

UK Government Proposes Ban On Profit-Driven Ticket Reselling

by Editorial Team • 19 November 2025
The UK government is preparing to introduce legislation aimed at banning the resale of tickets to live events for profit. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the concerns surrounding exploitative secondary markets. As this crackdown progresses, the government is focusing on the platforms that contrib

Tiësto Hints At Trance Comeback With Countdown And ‘90s Logo

by Editorial Team • 19 November 2025
Dutch star unveils new teaser indicating potential shift in musical style.

Noise Pollution Jungle All The Way

by Editorial Team • 18 November 2025
Jungle sounds are well and truly on the way to Falmouth's Cornish Bank venue this December courtesy of the team behind Noise Pollution. At the controls for the night will be DJs Amelia Leigh, Checkmate & Subscript to name a selection keeping the BPM going with jungle, DnB and breaks
Show More