Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs. Our resident DJ and host will be dropping the biggest tunes from Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Old Skool & Anthems all night long!

Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who performs the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself on national TV interview), presenting their spectacular, electrifying high energy live shows with a Unique twist, doing all the Hits and Classics, including: Here I Am, Homely Girl, Happens Again, Kingston Town, Baby Come Back, Can't Help Falling in Love, Red Red Wine, Cherry oh Baby, One in Ten, Food for Thought, and much more..

MC Devvo often raps about life on the streets of Doncaster and the rest of Yorkshire - Drugs, Sex and violence play a large part in their music. Up tempo rap with easy to learn and funny lyrics. No-one can be quite sure if devvo takes his music seriously.

Festival2Funky is our annual 3-day celebration of Black music, arts and culture. See below for the full programme of events and tickets.

Some Antics Slam & Workshop Ft. Jah Digga Headline - Jah Digga Jah Digga is a UK rapper and poet from Nottingham, known for his sharp lyricism and soulful storytelling. Blending hip-hop with spoken word, Jah brings raw authenticity and powerful messages to every song. Poets Off The Endz is supporting the workshop. Poets off the Ends (POTE) is a manifestation of powerful creative energy through spoken word, poetry and live music. Hosted by DJ Ninja Bob Event schedule: - 6:00PM - 7pm Workshop - 7pm - 7:45pm Slam Registration - 8pm - 10pm - Poetry Slam

Headliner: House Gospel Choir House Gospel Choir’s DJ Set blends euphoric gospel harmonies with heavyweight house grooves. From Ibiza to Berlin, a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, and collabs with Will Clarke, Floorplan, Adelphi Music Factory and Karizma — this is your sanctuary on the dancefloor! Support by - Prolific Official - Suniq Hosted by lvt DJ - Paul Lewis Hot food on sale by: G-Ma’s Kitchen Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Festival2Funky presents: Dance Battles 1 event, 2 rooms. Room 1 Too Fast Breaking Battles Vol 6: The breaking battles will be a high-energy knockout competition featuring some of the UK's finest breakers. 1 vs 1 open breaking. Room 2 For the Funk of it: Dance battle with strictly funk music. Including all styles of funk - from p-funk and g-funk to deep soul and electro. £400 cash prizes. Open to all ages. Supported using public funding from Arts Council England

A female led DJ event. Headliner - Vibrant Ellz: Vibrant Ellz presents Deck Queens, a platform for spotlighting emerging and rising female DJs in the music industry. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Presented by Anj Kay (DJ & host). Line-up: Headliner - Donae’O The producer, songwriter, rapper and vocalist has been an early adopter of almost all crucial urban movements coming out of the capital – from garage to grime to the UK funky-inspired house that continues to influence today's charts. With a list of collaborators that includes Giggs, Idris Elba, Sarkodie, Fredo and Ghetts, Donae'O is the artist holding down London's underground. Support: - Cheffers - Cleeshay - Sub Blue - Mutomba - Some Honey - Meera Hot food on sale by: G-Ma’s Kitchen. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

In collaboration with queer coffee link ups. Out on Stage is a live showcase of vibrant music from talented artists who identify as lgbtq+. (Includes new, commissioned material) Line-up - Headliner - Alfie Sharp With Support from: - Thea Hallow - Zarii - ffsytho - Nova Estelle Hosted by Leticia George DJ - Mojo Hot food on sale by GMA's Kitchen Supported using public funding by Arts Council England

Line-up: Headliner: DeeJay Swavio Support: - Twista DJ (Sidewinders resident DJ) - Junior Blues Sound (Leicester no1 sound) - Fire Sean YGD (Gemini don sound Birmingham) - DJ Total & MNT (Exclusive bassline set) Supported using public funding from Arts Council England

Headliner - David Rodigan: For over 40 years, David Rodigan has been the undisputed king of Britain’s bass-heavy reggae dancehall culture. Driven by a lifelong obsession with Jamaican music, he built encyclopaedic knowledge and global credibility through legendary radio shows, sound clashes, and relentless touring. An MBE recipient and Sony Gold winner, Rodigan remains a true British icon. With Support From - V Rocket - Observer Supa Powa - Daddy Fishead Supported using public funding from Arts Council England

We're bringing nothing but pure vibes! Expect feel-good reggae, dancehall and R&B anthems, amazing food, cocktails flowing, games, prizes and hands-in-the-air energy from start to finish.

Big night celebrating Rogue City's second birthday. Over 30 plus DJs and 20 plus MCs!

The Brooklyn-based rapper earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. His travels around the globe as one of rap's most in-demand performers combined with his conversations with political activists and his genre-straddling work with Idle Warship and others caused Kweli to realize that he was limited in a sense, a prisoner of sorts of his own success as one of the world's best rappers with something significant to say.

We're taking it right back to the Golden Era of Bhangra - no new tracks, no remixes, just proper original classics from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.

This one's for the real RnB lovers. Usher vs Chris Brown - we're going anthem for anthem all afternoon.

Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’, British-Asian bass player Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers and Wayne Krantz. Electric guitar sensation Guthrie Govan appears as special guest. His many accolades include being voted ‘Guitarist of the Year’ and his virtuosic technique and bold creativity have earned him a reputation as guitar royalty on the world stage. Expect exciting music that transcends cultural boundaries, blending East with West with mesmerising melodies, intricate rhythms, and heartfelt compositions. This is an 18+ event

GRAMMY Award-winning reggae artist Gramps Morgan brings his unmistakable blend of soul, reggae and country to the UK for his first ever solo headline tour, No Water In My Whisky. As a founding member of legendary reggae group Morgan Heritage, Gramps helped shape a global sound that earned the band a GRAMMY for Strictly Roots. Now stepping forward as a solo artist, he delivers a fresh, feel-good fusion of country reggae, inspired by his roots in Jamaica and his life in Nashville. Expect a powerful live show backed by a full band, packed with uplifting energy, storytelling and world-class musicianship. Fans can look forward to hearing standout tracks such as Wash The Tears and People Like You. This special tour also celebrates Jamaican Independence. Don't miss your chance to experience one of reggaes most iconic voices live in a city near you.

An 8 piece band recreating the sounds of the legendary Amy Winehouse with reggae flavours and vocals .

Experience the vibrant energy at 2Funky Garden for a Black History Month Special as we present an unforgettable night filled with the smooth sounds of Lovers Rock, the nostalgic vibes of Revival, and the rare grooves that will keep you moving. This is an evening you wont want to miss, where great music and an electric atmosphere come together to create lasting memories!

New School Reggae Jamsdelivers the very best in modern reggae, dancehall and island-inspired sounds, blending conscious lyrics, bass-heavy rhythms and feel-good energy all night long.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic grooves and dancefloor magic! Ministry of Soulare a high-energy 9-piece live band bringing you all the bestsoul,Motown and disco floor-fillers from the 60s right through to the present day. Expect powerful vocals, infectious rhythms and a party atmosphere thatll keep you moving all night long. This is the perfect night out for lovers of timeless hits and live entertainment, whether youre singing along or dancing the night away, you wont want to sit still!

United Nations of Dub & 2funky Music Cafe present: Leicester Carnival. A Unique roots and culture sound system groundation! ABA SHANTI I is bringing the full sound again this year to the 2funky Music Cafe for an all night solo healing session! Food available!