RESIDENT ARTISTS
Shining a spotlight on local musical talent
Our aim at The Terrace is to bring you amazing shows, whether that’s world-renowned superstar DJs or local up-and-coming bands and all in between. Here you will find details of resident artists and performers, working with The Terrace and DMF.
Our Artist Partners
dad rock covers
Local covers band playing dad rock hits from every decade since the 60s. Classic riffs, big choruses, guaranteed singalongs. Pubs, parties, weddings and events.
“We love Dewsboz and local music is destined to be huge again once the AI takes over recorded music and people need to see humans being creative.”
accoustic covers
Just John has been gigging all around the local music scene since 2006. Marking this year as his 20th year as a performer! John performs acoustic solo covers of ‘music that moves me’ from the 70s to modern. Performed in a relaxed style with great audience interaction and a touch of comedy.
“I am a founding member of the group. DMF works to create a more sustainable grassroots music economy for all involved. Fair play, fair share, community at its core.”
house music
Matthaus, aka Jay Woodrow, is our chief resident DJ and in-house sound technician. We truly couldn’t run this place without him!
Jay has held a deep love for electronic music from a young age. After being surrounded by music as a child, he was particularly attracted to the synth sound and that led to the electro/hip hop/breakdance scene, followed by the house sound of Chicago, techno, and acid house.
Experimenting with drum machines back in the 80s, and the rave scene that followed, led to him getting his first decks in the early 90s. Alongside developing his own sounds and sets, Jay honed his technical skills as a sound engineer, working with Eurosound, Foulmouth Breaks, and Beat Guruz.
Matthaus has played extensively in Yorkshire and across the UK, Europe, and further afield. In his capacity as a DJ and sound technician, he’s worked with an impressive range of artists and at high profile dance events, clubs, and venues.
alternative rock
Influences from rock, punk, noise, life, headaches, mistakes. Soundtrack to make better days. Especially on a Monday. We rehearse at The Comrades in Heckmondwike, a long-time supporter of its local music scene. Alternative rock trio influenced by decades of rock, punk, alternative music and more.
“Our singer John is a founding member of the group and has always worked hard for the local scene. DMF has created a group and community to share the load and broaden the reach and audiences of the artists involved. We also aim to continue to work with venues to create a greater and stronger local music grassroots economy.”
dance music DJ
A longheld passion for music turned into something much bigger for Paige Probert, aka PaigeyPro, in early 2026. She’s gone from learning the basics to playing club gigs in Leeds, all the while honing her craft, finding her sound, and creating moments on the dancefloor that make all the hours of practice worthwhile.
Summer 2026 saw PaigeyPro playing in one of the world’s most iconic destinations for dance music – Ibiza. She’s now out to make PaigeyPro a name to remember!
various, from drum n bass to soul, blues, rock and house music
In his time Pat Fulgoni has sung across many genres and worked with festival headlining producers from Zion Train to Camo & Krooked, from London Electricity to Murdock to Coldcut to the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra and a range of weird and wonderful sounds including with Jeff Buckley / Capt Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas (NYC).
He’s toured the world as a live artist from the USA to China throughout Europe and as part of legendary Huddersfield band Kava Kava. Pat runs a small independent record label, and his music has been featured in US TV shows including Weeds (Lionsgate), John From Cincinnati (HBO), Dirt (Disney) and award-winning independent films and computer games.
Billboard Magazine USA wrote of a live performance in Austin, Texas “Fulgoni could sing a pearl from its oyster”. Blues Matters Magazine adds “completely blown away because he can sing, I mean really sing, ridiculously well” Pat’s 2024 “Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience” album sees him return to soul blues and has received considerable acclaim, a no 3 in the UK blues airplay charts and a nomination in the UK Blues Awards while in dance music circles Mixmag said “classy, finely crafted vocal silk” and DJ Magazine wrote: “deliriously flowing soul”.
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“Happy to support this initiative. I’ve promoted many shows in Dewsbury and there is much talent here.”
power pop/ska punk rock
5 piece female fronted Yorkshire Power Pop – Blending ska, punk, funk and rock into a dancefloor filling sound. Good for the soul.
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“We are involved because we share the same beliefs that together we are stronger. We also believe in supporting local venues as they need custom more than ever to survive and hopefully thrive in the current climate. It’s also a great way of bringing people of different beliefs and cultures together in an ever-divided society.”
house music DJ
Rich is a new up-and-coming DJ, who only started DJing in June 2026. At the age of 53, having always loved house music, he decided to stop thinking about getting behind the decks and just give it a go, as well as learning the music production side. Rich is loving his new journey and excited to see how it goes. It’s never too late to start something new! 🎧
alternative metal
5 Piece Alternative Metal band from West Yorkshire. Taking inspiration from nu metal acts such as Korn, Deftones and System of a Down, and doom/sludge metal bands like Swallow The Sun and Crowbar. Songs are built around aggressive drop tuned riffs, fast tremolo picked sections, and slower haunting melodies. With a mix of powerful hash vocals and melodic singing. We call our style Gloom and Groove.
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“Being a part of DMF allows us to help push the local scene and work with other bands to create bigger and better shows.”
indie/punk/rock
We are the ‘Rollin Twenties’ – a 3 piece Alternative Rock Band From West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, Daniel Favela and Niall Smith built a local buzz playing open mic nights blasting their own brand of catchy acoustic alt indie until they found permanent drummer Liam Sullivan in 2022. After a couple of busy summers with releases and lots of successful shows the Rollin Twenties are definitely ones to watch in 2026. Their new release BRIDGES caught label interest so expect some big announcements.
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“We are in full support of our local music scene and believe there is too much talent with not enough exposure.”
genre-fluid
Meet the duo reimagining what it means to be a band in the 2020s! In a world driven by division, The Exotic Ices Project (Ruby Jones – Keyboards, Guitars, Woodwinds, Vocals, and Production and Patrick Spillane – Drums, Backing Vocals and Production) aim to unite listeners by sharing the joys of music and friendship with their exciting genre-fluid sound.
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“We are a part of it to celebrate the excellent local music coming from our town!”
rock
90’s skate punk vibe.
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“Founding member”
gigs for your diary
Variation Of House Presents SUBZERO
5 December @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Unity Christmas Special
12 December @ 9:00 pm - 13 December @ 3:00 am
