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.

Tunes In The Castle 2019

August 3rd - 4th 2019 | Powderham Castle, Exeter

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From the people behind Tunes In The Dunes comes a brand new and unique experience set in the grounds of Powderham Castle just outside Exeter. Tunes In The Castle takes place Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August 2019 and has an array of headline artists such as Joss Stone, James Morrison, Pixie Lott, Scouting For Girls, Sugarhill Gang, Frank Turner and Gypsy Queens to name just a few on the bill. But it is not just music, there are promises of medieval jousting, a gin garden and King Arthur's VIP area and a silent disco!

Just eight miles from Exeter town centre settled on the bank of River Exe, Powderham Castle holds centuries of stories which is opening to the public especially for the one of a kind festival, Tunes In The Castle.

Headliners this year include: Joss Stone, James Morrison, Pixie Lott, Scouting for Girls, Sugarhill Gang, Hayseed Dixie, Lime Cordiale, Frank Turner & the sleeping souls, The Skints, Ward Thomas, Newton Faulkner, Gypsy Queens, Lucy Spraggan, as well as plenty of local rising talent.

The weekend of family friendly fun will cater for all ages and interests. Youngsters can be entertained by Robin Hoods Archery Range, surprise wizardry games or medieval themed children’s area. Revellers will be able to dance the night away in the enchanted forest, discover the secret ball room with special acts playing throughout the weekend, sample some of the south west's finest beverages at the Prosecco Bar or at the flower filled Gin Garden.

For those looking to unwind, the wellness area will have hot tubs and saunas for soaking tired limbs, while yoga classes will be running in the big teepee, where festival goers can escape the excitement and take in the tranquil surroundings.

The curators of Tunes In The Castle are committed to keeping Powderham Estate clean and green, so reusable cups will be available to minimise single-use plastic. Sister Festival Tunes In The Dunes has worked closely with Surfers Against Sewage for the last five years, with a sleeves up approach towards tackling the plastic pollution problem. Tunes In The Castle will have an equally proactive attitude to keeping the riverside estate as plastic free as possible. The hashtag #PlasticFreeTunes is used across all social platforms to raise awareness and to inspire action among Tunes In The Castle community.

Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park, just a stone's throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter. The Castle was first opened to visitors in 1959, since then in excess of a million people have been through the doors to share in over 600 years of history, and take away many treasured memories.

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Editorial Team • 15 July 2019

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