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

Kooky is based in Brighton. Plays Tech House, Afro House and Breakbeat. Has only been DJing a year and a half, after mysteriously recovering from years of Hyperacusis, making listening to music painful. Finally able to see her favourite influences Dom Dolla, John Summit and Gorgon City live. Was taught to DJ in a quick intensive method, by agreeing to taking part in a charity gig for Mind at Brighton Electric back in May 2023. Kooky appears at open deck venues Block Bar, Tiki Hut, The Mesmerist and upstairs at Rybka. Despite being neurodiverse Kooky continues to improve her DJ style. Loves nothing more than seeing people on the dancefloor vibing to her music. Kooky’s aims are to produce her own tracks in the future. @djkooky1

DJing on and off since 1990, gOA rOD t began their journey in Goa, India, playing original techno at outdoor raves, often performing solo sets for up to 12 hours.  Starting at midnight with heavy techno and gradually shifting to more melodic sounds around 5 a.m. as the sun rose, these events would wrap up around 10 a.m., creating unforgettable experiences. Over the years, gOA rOD t has played in clubs across London and at international venues, as well as appearing on pirate radio stations, including Touchdown Radio London. In 2004, gOA rOD t moved to Brighton and joined Upfrontdance.net around 2011. When the station rebranded as CodeSouth.fm, they continued until 2015. After spending time abroad, gOA rOD t returned in 2019 and began playing on the newly formed Upfrontdance.com in 2024. Today, gOA rOD t blends original techno from 1989–1993 with modern techno, ethnic influences, and Afro house, creating a unique and dynamic sound.