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.

Raye To Headline Boardmasters 2025

6th - 10th August 2025

Watergate Bay, Newquay

Boardmasters, the Cornwall Surf and Music Festival is set to return to Watergate Bay in Newquay, featuring an impressive lineup that includes Raye, Myles Smith, The Prodigy, Central Cee, Wet Leg, and more. Scheduled to take place from August 6th to 10th, 2025, at Fistral Beach in Newquay, this event will showcase a diverse range of live performances.

In addition to the musical acts, attendees can participate in various activities on Fistral Beach, such as surf lessons, coasteering, kayaking tours, and bodyboard lessons. The festival will also host the Boardmasters OPEN competition, which features international professional surfers, providing a comprehensive experience for both music lovers and surf enthusiasts.

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What the organisers say

Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 August 2025. If you’re camping at the festival, you’ll be able to stay until our campsites close on Monday 11 August.

Boardmasters is split over two festival sites in Newquay, Cornwall.

Watergate Bay is where you’ll find our main arena and campsites. It’s the most beautiful festival site in the UK.

Our pro-surf competition takes place at the world famous Fistral Beach.

You don’t need a ticket for Fistral Beach but you will need to book a Weekend, 3 Day No-Camping or Day ticket for entry to our Watergate Bay site.

This year we have a new layout and new stages.

We’ve reimagined our main arena and campsites to give you more space to dance, chill, and explore.

We’ve boosted our 24/7 security coverage across campsites and with watchtowers and more high-vis patrols day and night.

We’ve added more search lanes to keep queues moving and moods high.

We’ve improved our campsite hubs. You’ll find 24 hour support, more info, and a more connected experience across the weekend.

Boardmasters began in 1981 as an international surf competition, founded on Cornwall’s iconic coastline, rooted in a passion for the ocean and surf culture.

Since then, it has evolved into a unique surf and music festival that celebrates community, creativity and the beach lifestyle.We bring people together from all walks of life to share unforgettable moments by the sea, celebrating our connection to Cornwall, the coast, each other, and the cultures that shape who we are.

For many of us, the world can feel challenging right now, and at a time when communities can seem more divided and disconnected, the values at the heart of Boardmasters are more vital and meaningful than ever before. These values remind us of our shared humanity and the power of gathering, expression, and truly seeing and appreciating one another.

We believe that music and surfing have the power to bring people together, break down barriers and create space for freedom, self-expression and belonging.

Whether it’s through the waves at Fistral Beach or the live music at Watergate Bay, Boardmasters has always existed to offer a safe and inclusive space for everyone. A place to feel welcome and free, to be yourself, and to connect with nature, community and creativity.

We’re incredibly proud of our roots, our ethos, and the community that makes Boardmasters what it is. Through the Boardmasters Foundation, we’re able to deepen our connection with our community neighbours by supporting grassroots organisations, youth initiatives and community projects across Cornwall.

We promise that we will keep listening and learning, always staying true to the values that brought us here in the first place, and to the future we want to help shape – together.

We’re grateful to do this with each and every one of you. As ever, we’ll see you at the beach.

Tickets

Line Up

Raye

The Wombats

Flo

Leigh-Anne

Central Cee

Nelly Furtado

Maribou State

The Blessed Madonna

The Prodigy

London Grammar

Wet Leg

Sub Focus

Myles Smith

Salute

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Editorial Team • 4 July 2025

Andy Bacon Deep Disco House Mix

by Editorial Team • 11 August 2025

We are pleased to welcome the return of South West house DJ Andy Bacon to our podcast series. This mix features deep disco elements and heavy grooves. In this feature, Andy discusses several events that have significantly influenced his year so far, as well as sharing insights into his upcoming plans in Plymouth.

Lange & The Space Brothers To Headline Torquay Arena

by Editorial Team • 2 August 2025

On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, renowned trance artists Lange and The Space Brothers will perform alongside Torquay’s own Trance music duo, The Beri Brothers, at Arena, a newly opened live music venue in Torquay. The event will commence at 4 PM, featuring a competition winner to kick off the evening.

Hayley Blue Light Up The Dancefloor Mix

by Editorial Team • 26 July 2025

DJ Hayley Blue has recently garnered attention for her noteworthy performances with Sonar events and has some exciting upcoming residencies. In her mission to spread joy and encourage movement, Hayley aims to create an atmosphere where attendees can enjoy an inclusive musical experience.

Aly & Fila + Smokin Jo In Exeter

by Editorial Team • 22 July 2025

On October 3rd, 2025, Move nightclub, located in the heart of Exeter, will host an important event featuring renowned trance DJs Aly & Fila. Additionally, Smoking Jo will lead the house music lineup in the Bomba room upstairs.

Inception Boat Party

by Editorial Team • 22 July 2025

On August 9th, 2025, INCEPTION, a local collaboration dedicated to dance music events, will host a unique three-hour experience featuring progressive house and melodic techno aboard the Princessa Party Boat in Falmouth. The event will showcase a line up of talented DJs, including Nathaniel Sim and Luko

Pat McGrath Summer Techno Mix

by Editorial Team • 19 July 2025

Pat McGrath delivers a summer techno instalment and does not disappoint! His mix represents his current love of the genre. Pat McGrath is a familiar DJ name to South West festivals - he explains how he was lucky to DJ at the 2024 Masked Ball all-nighter and how he has some summer events planned.