Jacob Highett/Grounded - Running an Independent Drum and Bass Event in 2025 - OTM001

Welcome to the On the Mezzanine Podcast with Milly Murray! I will be exploring the lives of creatives across London from industries such as music, DJing, hospitality, drag, performing arts and much more all filmed live in the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. In the very first episode I interview Jacob Highett who tells how after running club and a few pints in the Mezzanine he was inspired to start Grounded, a liquid drum and bass and dubstep party brand that has had a year and a half of successful events since, building a passionate community in Tooting. We’ll be getting into how you book headliners, promotion tactics, working events around your 9-5 and can you really switch genres without losing your audience? Over a pint, we’ll be sharing the trials and tribulations of trecking across London for music, which is why Jacob creating an alternative right on his doorstep. Jacob shares his hot takes on the music industry, Tik Tok musicians, and how acceptable is to film your entire club night. Your host- hey I’m Milly, I started this podcast because I love dance music, performing arts, food etc and know so many people doing amazing things who deserve to share their stories! I run dance music party collective Furzenights and totally believe that the future of nightlife and culture relies on grassroots creatives. This podcast is sponsored by the Mezzanine bar in Tooting Market. The Mezzanine is an independent venue pioneering dance music in Tooting. Every weekend they host a variety of unique music events showcasing local talent, as well as cabaret, open deck vinyl nights and private events. I would always recommend the Mezzanine’s unique tequila bar with a range of southern Californian and Mexican inspired premium cocktails. Got an interesting story to tell? Contact us at [email protected] or via social media. Thanks for listening :) Grounded upcoming events: ​04.2025 8:30—1:30- Mezzanine in Tooting Market, headliner Zar, tickets on Resident Advisor ​05.2025 - Brixton, more details on Grounded instagram Social Media Instagram @on.the.mezzanine.podcast @grounded.uk @mezzanineldn @furzenights TikTok @OntheMezzanine @groundedevents @mezzanineldn @furzenights