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Young Knives in Milton Keynes
The Young Knives hit the concrete city tomorrow courtesy of the mighty Underpass Promotions and INDIEscreet at the Crauford Arms. Indie Rock in all it’s glory. ‘Nuff said. Here they are at there very best in 2006. Check them out.
Posted in Music, Video
Tagged Beatcheck, gigs, indie, Milton keynes, music, rock, whats on
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How to get yourself banned from driving in Milton Keynes
A Milton Keynes man has just been banned for drving for five years after some particularly idiotic use of both a motorbike and social media. In honour of his stupidity, here’s our easy-to-follow guide to getting a hefty driving ban … Continue reading
Top five heatwave hits for the concrete city
It’s September and summer has ended but the weather doesn’t seem to have checked its calendar. Milton Keynes is rocking out the shades in a mini heat wave this week, so we have put together some of our favourite summer … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Video
Tagged a skillz, breaks, dreadzone, dub, dubpistols, ed solo, elite force, music, summer, summer heavtwave, video
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No love here thanks – this is Milton Keynes
When Mirjam Eichenberger went to Milton Keynes to spread some love, she thought she would get a warm welcome – but she soon found out that the concrete city isn’t ready for human affection. Inspired by the Free Hugs Campaign, … Continue reading
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Milton Keynes’ best ever stage dive?
A ten foot drop onto about five people? This lad must have balls of steel. The band in question, Mirrors, split up shortly after this gig at the Pitz in July. Whether or not the breakup was due to the … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Video
Tagged gigs, hardcore, live music, Milton keynes, music, rock, stage dive, the pitz
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Candyman, Candyman, Candyman….
What happens when you say Candyman in the Mirror ten times? Well not a lot apparently, disappointing. This however is not disappointing, this is what happens when The Candyman makes a five minute mini mix for Beatcheck. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Uncategorized, Video
Tagged 5 miniute mini mix, basslines, Beatcheck, beats, breaks, dubstep, Milton keynes, mk, the candyman, underground
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Summer Fayre this weekend – our money’s on Casiokid
This Saturday and Sunday sees the Summer Fayre take over Campbell Park in Milton Keynes with one of the biggest free music events the city has ever seen. There’s a whole load of bands on offer – too many to … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Video
Tagged band, Beatcheck, casiokid, electro, festival, free, gigs, live music, Milton keynes, mk, music, rock, summer fayre, whats on
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Milton Keynes Central: if it’s good enough for Superman….
Who says Milton Keynes’ train station needs a face lift? The Council is set to upgrade it next month – apparently something about it being a bleak entrance to a concrete wilderness. But we kind of like its hollow glass … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatcheck, culture, Milton keynes, milton keynes central, mk, redevelopment, station, superman, video
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The man who’s travelling from Glasgow to Milton Keynes – by skateboard
As much as we appreciate them for their board style, skaters in Milton Keynes have more of a reputation amongst older folk in the concrete city for stealing snouts and running over commuters than their commitment to charity, but John … Continue reading
Posted in Feature, Video
Tagged Beatcheck, cancer research, culture, fundraising, Milton keynes, skate for cancer, skateboarders, skaters, skating, video
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Classic Trigger Happy as Dom Joly comes to Milton Keynes
Feeling a bit shoddy after the weekend? Well here’s something that’ll cheer you up. Dom Joly’s playing at The Stables this Thursday, and in honour of his appearance in the city, here’s a bit of the stuff that made him … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, Video
Tagged Beatcheck, comedy, entertainment, events, Milton keynes, whats on
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