Bearded Beats' passion for hip hop started in 1988 from a secret tape maker in a posh country town in Kent

Shelley Stafford began her DJ career back in 1999 when she worked as a Saturday girl in Pure Plastic Record Shop in Worthing – The love for vinyl & beat mixing began! Hard House & Trance in the early days with also a love for vocals, pianos & house music… Shelley has warmed up & been on the lineup with the likes of Tall Paul, Boy George, Brandon Block, Paul Helliyer, Colin Dale & Mc Lucky, Nicky Blackmarket, Matt Cassar, Ben Meredith, Alex P, Judge Jules & Krafty Kuts… Residencies have included the Honey Club, The Zap, Tzar Bar, Hed Kandi, Sitting Pretty, Downstairs to Dance and many more across Worthing, Brighton & London, hosting her own nights Get Your Vinyl Out & co hosting Sitting Pretty in Worthing & Downstairs to Dance. Shelley took a break for a few years to have a family & is the proud owner of 2 young sons. Shelley came back on the scene […]

DJ McNamara is a Brighton-based DJ with a deep love for underground electronic music. His sets weave together tech house, progressive grooves, and driving techno, creating an atmosphere that keeps dance floors moving from start to finish. Known for his smooth transitions and keen ear for rhythm, McNamara brings a refined yet energetic touch to every performance.