PIPES

12/07/2025

Wow, number 4 in the Traxsource Minimal/Deep Tech 100 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you everyone!! 🙏

10/07/2025

Amazing to get the call up for this one 🫶

Thank you to for having me on your event 🤝🔥🔥

NOW GET ME ON THAT TERRACE! It’s gonna be a scorcher ☀️

See you there, good vibes only 😎
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25/06/2025

CALLING ALL DJs ACROSS WALES!
Got a fire mix you want the world to hear? 🔥
No matter the genre – house, techno, drum & bass, trance, breaks, or something fresh – we want to hear from you.

Showcase your sound, promote your events, and be part of the Digital Exposure show.

🎶 Send us a 28-minute mix (any style)
📣 Get heard on Radio Cardiff, Rhondda Radio, and XLUK Radio
📍 Represent your scene. Push your brand. Reach new ears.

👉 Submit your mix via DJMartinDibble.com
or simply DM us on Facebook to get involved.

Let’s shine a light on the talent across Wales 🌟

25/06/2025

Kicking off the mix series for ISLND Groove ⚡️

ISLND GROOVE MIX SERIES [001]

Just dropped on our soundcloud 🔥
Wrap this one round your ears 🫡 🔊 🔊

https://shorturl.at/BcArU

25/06/2025

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01/06/2025

Be considerate, don’t be an idiot

Know Your Gear – The Manic DJ Changeover

A few months ago, I had one of the most manic changeovers from another DJ. If it wasn’t for my experience, it could’ve easily left me in a big mess—but even so, it took me a few moments to get my head around everything.

There’s usually some kind of DJ etiquette during a changeover: the DJ before you lets you know they’re on their last track, gives you a bit of notice so you can plug in your USB, get orientated, figure out which channels are live (or they tell you), and load your first track.�But not in this case!

There were only two Pioneer CDJ 3000s and a Pioneer V10 mixer. Normally, I’d plug in my USB a few minutes before on a spare deck, but both slots were already taken. As the DJ was getting close to the end of his set, he went full showman—loads of FX, loops, filters—if I’m honest, it all got a bit noisy.
With five minutes to go, I was reaching into my bag for headphones and USBs when suddenly the music just stopped. That was it. He was done, finished early and didn’t tell me. He ran to the back of the booth hugging and jumping around with his entourage, giving me no notice it had ended. Then disappeared—leaving me there.
I stepped up to the gear. Lights flashing all over the CDJs. One was in reverse. Both his USBs still plugged in. The already complex six-channel V10 mixer looked like a Christmas tree—flashing lights, FX, faders, filters all over the place.
�What felt like a lifetime later, I loaded my first track and hit play… and was met with a thin, tiny sound drowned in FX.

If I hadn’t taken the time over the years to study DJ gear, I would’ve been in serious trouble. And when all eyes are watching, it’s easy for your mind to freeze and for people to think the mess is your fault. The key is to stay calm—pretend you’re at home, let your brain process what’s going on.�Even after I got the track playing, it took a few minutes to reset everything: the mixer, CDJs, FX. It’s definitely not the way you want to start a set. My mind took a while to settle and get into the flow after running at 100mph.

That experience could have easily ruined someone’s set—especially if you’re nervous. I’ve seen DJs freeze in this situation and never fully recover from it. That’s why I’m sharing this—to help others learn from it.
Please don’t be that DJ.
�Be polite. Help the next DJ set up. Show them the spare USB slot. Tell them which channels are live and if there are any sound issues. Switch off FX and give plenty of notice when your last track is coming to an end. Let them know if you want to end cleanly and let them start fresh—or if you’d prefer a mix.
Even if you don’t own the gear, there are loads of walkthrough tutorials online. Get to know your tools—it’ll save you one day.

29/05/2025

Heads up Fixate family. There are just a handful of early birds left now for our last summer party in August just £10.
The Jungle Masquerade ball.
Grab them while you can 🐦🌪️

23/05/2025

20/05/2025

Did someone say round 3? 🕺😮‍💨

Yes that’s right, this bank holiday were bringing big hitter to Blind tiger for the first time! This is guaranteed to GO OFF 🕺

We’ve got a massive resident lineup on support duties:

knackrd
brythos
rowley
scottbowden
pipes

General release on sale and going FAST

🎫🔗 IN BIO bit.ly/HeliumDaleHoward

08/04/2025

🚨Upcoming gigs 🚨

Looking forward to these next few dates. Going to be slinging out the big guns and also a few unreleased 🎶🫡

Where will I see you?
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