Hands-on brings free UK garage to Leicester on 1 August

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-01 09:09 3 min read

A DJ silhouette in a dimly lit club with purple neon lighting.

Hands-on presents Scott Garcia b2b Mystic Matt & Ray Hurley at 440 in Leicester on Saturday 1 August 2026. Advertised as a free-entry Oldschool UK Garage special, the event is listed from 16:00 to 02:00 in the venue’s courtyard.

The confirmed location is 440, Friday Street, Leicester, LE1 3BW. The listing also includes a “Book now” option, so prospective visitors should check whether they need to reserve a place despite entry being described as free.

Garage pioneers and vinyl selectors fill the bill

Scott Garcia and Mystic “Dubplate” Matt will perform back-to-back, with the event framed around the sound of UK garage’s golden era. Ray Hurley is also named in the event title, while seasoned crate digger Lewis Carroll and vinyl-focused Mastersafe complete the announced bill.

That line-up makes the event particularly relevant to listeners looking for old-school garage rather than a broader mixed-genre club programme. The back-to-back pairing is one of the central features, bringing Scott Garcia and Mystic Matt together for a shared set rather than presenting them as separate performances.

Hands-on brings free UK garage to Leicester on 1 August

The references to crate digging and vinyl also indicate the musical emphasis of the afternoon and evening: established selectors and records associated with the genre’s earlier period. However, the source does not provide individual set descriptions or identify which artists will open and close the event.

One continuous event window at 440

The published performance time is 16:00 to 02:00 on Saturday 1 August. This gives visitors a long advertised window in which to attend, but no running order or individual set times have been released for Scott Garcia, Mystic Matt, Ray Hurley, Lewis Carroll or Mastersafe.

The event is due to take place in the 440 courtyard. The venue offer is also listed as including more than 45 street-food vendors, giving visitors a food option alongside the music programme. No further details about particular vendors or serving times are supplied.

What to confirm before travelling

Visit Leicester Events lists admission as free and provides a booking link. Because those two details appear together, visitors should use the “Book now” option or contact 440 to establish whether advance reservation is required and whether entry remains available.

Transport and accessibility information are not included in the published event details. Visit Leicester Events advises readers to confirm listings with the venue or organiser because information supplied by Data Thistle may change.

The practical details currently confirmed are 440, Friday Street, Leicester, LE1 3BW, with the programme advertised from 16:00 to 02:00. Anyone making plans should check the current booking and entry arrangements before leaving for the venue.

Source: Visit Leicester Events

Context & actions About this article

Source check Source trail

The date, venue, advertised hours, entry status and announced performers were checked against the supplied Visit Leicester Events listing.

Checks