DJ Heavy Stylus

22/09/2025

I’m DJing in Exeter at The Refuge (in the basement beneath the basement bar The Mermaid) on Friday 3rd October, 8pm through to 2pm along with my pals Filthy Mitts (Mark Madbeats & Jeff Showbiz) and Defunct (Philip Duffy).

Funk/Soul/Hip Hop/Breaks/Drum & Bass party vibes all night long. Come and join us!

Big coat season is here and so is The Refuge lineup for October!

It's looking like another juicy one with .co.uk .benmcgowan .vinyl .soon.808 all getting involved.

Dancing, drinks and smiles for miles in our 60 capacity basement located under

06/08/2025

Catch me in the bar this Saturday night :)

Apologies for the delay folks! this months listings for The Mermaid. This Saturday we have the smooth styles of DJ Heavy Stylus

10/07/2025

Uncharacteristically busy weekend for me on the DJ side of things - first up playing at the Tally Ho Hatherleigh on Friday night from 10ish till close, then on Saturday at The Mermaid from 8-1! Expect b-boy beats and breaks, roots/reggae, funk and soul stitched together with golden era hip hop.

19/06/2025

My latest mixtape, 'Can’t, Won’t, Don’t Stop' is available now on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/heavy.../heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dont). 60 minutes of block-party breaks, golden-era hip-hop and heavy-weight funk.

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17/06/2025

LISTEN HERE ---> https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus/heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dont

Can’t, Won’t, Don’t Stop is more than just a mix - it’s a tribute to 25 years behind the decks.

From block party breaks to neck-snapping boom-bap, this hour-long session cuts deep into the DNA of funk, hip-hop, and sample-heavy soul. Expect a hard-hitting mix packed with golden-era grit, b-boy breaks and underground heat.

Every one of these 26 tracks tells a story. They've rocked sweaty basements, backrooms, festival tents and city dive bars with sticky dancefloors. They’ve provided the soundtrack to late-night drives through Devon’s country lanes and dusty-fingered digging excursions in Bristol and record shops further afield.

Consider this a snapshot. A rewind. A love letter to the culture that made me the DJ and record collector I am today. At 46 years old, I still can’t stop, won’t stop - and don’t plan to anytime soon.

LISTEN HERE ---> https://soundcloud.com/heavy-stylus/heavy-stylus-cant-wont-dont

24/05/2025

Back once again with the ill behaviour at The Mermaid tonight, gandy st Exeter, 8-1. Five hours of funk, soul, hiphop and beats and breaks 🙂

15/05/2025

Excited to be back at Altitude Festival, Devon again this year!

03/05/2025

Back at the Mermaid tonight! 8-1, funk, soul, hip hop party vibes!

Here this months listings for The Mermaids Saturday night DJ nights. This month kicking things of is DJ Heavy Stylus

18/04/2025

Catch me at The Mermaid Saturday night for five hours of funk, soul, classic old school hip hop and beats and breaks. 7-12!

We are excited to announce that this Saturday The Mermaid will be hosting its own DJs in the main bar in conjunction with those playing in The Refuge to offer you all a different vibe on a Saturday night.

02/04/2025

Hyped to be playing at the Mermaid in Exeter on Saturday night!

We are excited to announce that this Saturday The Mermaid will be hosting its own DJs in the main bar in conjunction with those playing in The Refuge to offer you all a different vibe on a Saturday night.

25/01/2025

Devon’s little festival with the big heart! An intimate festival featuring an eclectic mix of music from around the world, tasty local food, craft beers and ales. Fun for the whole family.