How It Started returns for its sixth edition, stepping further into the underground with a dedication to pure vinyl energy. On 19th September 2025, Cu opens its doors for a night locked onto the frequencies of the UK’s most innovative selectors, hosted by the vocal force Blackeye MC. At the top of the lineup stands Digital, a revered architect of break-driven inflections, whose sets are a testament to the enduring power of wax.

SHAWK, Hickey, and the ever-surreal Badly Drawn Banana complete the bill, each pushing the boundaries between machine rhythm and human touch. Expect tempo-shifting sets stitched together by tactile grooves and unexpected flips, building a dancefloor narrative rooted in deep crates and careful selections. How It Started 6 isn’t just about the records spun; it’s about the synergy between selector and crowd, vinyl and amplifier, underground tradition and forward motion.

This session at Cu is an invitation to dissolve into analogue sound and collective momentum in a city that’s never stopped moving.