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August 2012

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“No Point” says rapper J4SON

With the pending destruction of Milton Keynes land mark The Point, MK rapper J4SON as taken the campaign to save the iconic building to the next step. I don’t think we need to say anymore.   You can follow the campaign on facebook by clicking here
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31st August 2012
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Top tips for the summers last bank holiday

Summers has been, summer is almost gone, this weekend delivers the last real bank holiday of the year. So if You're feeling sad that you are not attending one of the many festivals going on in the UK this weekend, then Beatcheck is here to offer our top tips for this August bank holiday in Milton Keynes. Thursday 23rd: Pop up Boutique, The Slug and Lettuce: (Event link here) Feels like everywhere to look there is a spot of vintage now days, now is your chance to catch up with…
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23rd August 2012
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“Catch the Monkey” Beatcheck’s music video with Paramount Parkour

Following the release of compilation album,  Sounds from a Concrete City, we wanted to create a video that captured Milton Keynes. That’s when we spoke to the top dogs of  MK based, Paramount Parkour Academy. When we spoke to the insane building leaping athletes, we were sure the results of the video would be interesting, but after arriving on location to witness more back flips than the russian state circus,  we knew we had asked the right guys to help us out. The air was buzzing. So, with a “flipping”…
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15th August 2012
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Calling all house DJ’s – Footwork needs you.

Milton Keynes is full of talented DJs and producers and it’s not always easy getting gigs just off the back of your skills. Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know…. Things are about to change. Forward thinking house night Footwork are on the hunt for new talent. Promoters say they are tasked with bringing a true DANCE music night to Milton Keynes, and are calling out for local DJs who play no-nonsense house music to send in their demos. Successful submissions will be offered slots at the night…
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8th August 2012
ActivitiesMusic

Plans for the weekend?

How about 15 hours of Breaks, beats and bassline’s this Saturday.... Summer Fayre is finally with here. The huge free music festival  takes over Campbell Park in Milton keynes this weekend, and this time they have Beatcheck out to play. With four stages of music, over three days, great festival food, market stalls, bars and even a kids funfair, we hope you can all can come support and enjoy this fantastic free event. Click here for more event information. Check out our updated Stage times for Summer Fayre and the…
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3rd August 2012