Cut up hip hop, beats, 80s and movies from cut-and-paste mixmaster Yoda.

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs. From Robot Wars to Red Dwarf, Craig has now grounded himself as a funk & soul icon after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night show.

Offering gimmick free parties up and down the UK; Deptford Northern Soul Club is a new breed soul night for the next generation of party goers.

Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group. Known for classics like “Guns don’t kill people rappers do”, The GLC started almost by accident around the turn of the century with Eggsy’s impromptu rap about his tracksuit over a serious piece of music Rhys was working on in the studio. Adam Hussain, Billy Webb, Mystkal, the Maggot, 2hats and Mike Balls convinced Rhys to record the rap. Fuelled by Lambrini, fags, Chicken Tikka Massala and weed they all took to the mic and The GLC’s first album “Don’t Blame the Chain” was born. And so it began, the journey which has so far seen The GLC rise to the top of the charts, perform around the world and at every major festival in the Western Hemisphere and make millions of people laugh along the way. Now many years since that first rap about Eggsy’s tracksuit, the boys are still keeping it real in the rap game and hold the title of the most successful UK rap act ever. To date The GLC have released 18 albums… and amazingly none of them have died yet. You knows it! GLC (Live) plus special guests

English electronic music duo consisting of members Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt. The band had three top-ten and another five top-40 singles on the UK Singles Chart in the 1990s, as well as number-one dance tracks in the UK and US. This is an 18+ event .

Come and celebrate with us what would have been Amy's 40th birthday year. Her life, the music, the icon. One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. World renowned tribute artist Laura Jane Butler recreates the distinctive sound and hearfelt performances of the jazz and sound powerhouse. Featuring a 7 piece band. Praised worldwide by her army of loyal fans, this show truly is a celebration of the legacy left by the late, great superstar, Amy Winehouse.

Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. The remaining members went on to form New Order and have achieved much critical and commercial success. The influence of Joy Division, however, was far reaching. They were considered the pioneering band of the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Forty three years on you can relive the dark, cavernous sound of Joy Division through Transmission - the UK's number one Joy Division tribute act.

Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad. Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka,‘ sold over one million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK album chart for over six months earning them 4 Brit Award nominations. In 2000 the single ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ became a global hit spending over a year in European Airplay Charts transforming Toploader into a household name. In 2013 the same track re-entered the Top 40 for three weekends topped the 10,000,000 hits mark on Youtube, an incredible thirteen years after it was first released, cementing it as one of the biggest songs of recent times.

Guns 2 Roses Est. 2002 - The world's most successful Guns N Roses tribute band! The Only GNR tribute to have performed with 4 different members of Guns N Roses. Guns 2 Roses have existed since late 2002. Many tributes have tried but not one comes close to the looks, authenticity and natural charisma Guns 2 Roses has to emulate GNR. They have appeared on stage and in media worldwide and have played to thousands throughout the UK, Europe, India, Middle East and USA!

Hilary Mwelwa aka Hil St. Soul was born in Lusaka, Zambia and relocated to London with her family at age five. As a child she adopted her father’s love of music, as their home was immersed with the sounds of traditional Zambian music along with American R&B/Soul icons such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Her 1999 debut album "Soul Organic" received widespread acclaim and featured a cover of Aretha Franklin's Until you Come Back to me which has been playlisted on Jazz FM and Soul and Smooth Jazz Radio Stations all over the world for over 17 years. This was followed in 2002 with Copasetik & Cool which included her hit version of The Isley Brothers evergreen classic For the Love of You. Her last album Black Rose featured the Neo-Soul anthem "Smile" which has had over half a million plays on YouTube. Hilary has had the privilege of performing at great events and venues around the world alongside an array of great artists and musical legends such as James Brown, D’Angelo, Angie Stone, Macy Gray, Isaac Hayes, Donell Jones, Boys II Men, Lalah Hathaway, Rashaan Patterson, Calvin Richardson, Jodeci amongst others.

Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding's music as two of the UK's most exciting raw soul acts join forces.

Ahoy Sailors! Old Time Sailors is a flashmob musical show designed to take the audience back in time through an unforgettable trip to the 19th century. The crew is composed of 17 musicians playing fully unplugged to ensure the most authentic experience. Over 40 songs and tunes where the audience will sing and dance surrounded by drunken Sailors, witnessing an astounding show! Join us and become an old time sailor; and have a truly memorable night out!

DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks that sampled arguably the greatest band that ever existed The Beatles. Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip hop, dub, funk, house and even drum & bass takes on the wonderful music created by John, Paul, George & Ringo.

Robert Owens, one of the most distinctive and prolific names of house music, arrives to South East London! In his own words, Robert Owens has been making house music "before house had a name". From the late-'80s golden era of Chicago house, to pioneering tracks and collaborations, Owens pays testament both to his talent as a singer, and his extensive depth of musical knowledge and selections. We are delighted to have him for a 3h extended set that will take us through classics as well as fresh new sounds. Presented by Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Popes of Chillitown play ska/dub/punk with a progressive edge. Impossible to tie down and with enough energy to power a small city, their songs drag you through punk, two-tone, rock, hip-hop, reggae, drum & bass, dub, metal and more. Renowned for their energetic live shows, they have amassed a loyal following over the years. Since 2011, Popes have released 3 well-received albums, 2 EPs, toured the UK with US legends Fishbone, Voodoo Glow Skulls & The Slackers as well as doing extensive headline touring of their own across the UK & Europe.

From Internet Sensation to Legendary Live Act What started as a viral sensation has evolved into a celebrated, high-energy live act: Funky Times don’t just blow up the internet - they bring every stage they hit to life! Since their formation in early 2020, the band has been turning heads worldwide with explosive grooves, mind-blowing guitar riffs, and funky basslines. Their electrifying videos have gone viral on Instagram and TikTok, leading to collaborations with some of the biggest names in the scene. From legendary bassist Henrik Linder (Dirty Loops) to Prince’s iconic trumpeter Philip Lassiter, and Spanish groove master Vincen Garcia - they’ve all teamed up with Funky Times. And as if that wasn’t enough, the band has already shared the stage with funk queen Candy Dulfer, who declared, “One of my favourite new bands!” After two smashing EPs, they dropped their debut album Keep on Groovin’ in 2024 - a fullon funk explosion! Their tracks are now being streamed millions of times, winning over fans across the globe. With their one-of-a-kind sound, explosive live shows, and colorful windbreaker tracksuits, this band from Germany is all about creating unforgettable moments filled with energy, virtuosity, and - above all - pure joy. With shows all over Europe Funky Times have already proven they can turn any stage into a funk mecca. And this is just the beginning, the next record is already in the works. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Award-winning, fun-loving, head-nodding, laugh-giving duo are back on the road after a year and a half hiatus. Inspired by a love for old school party hip hop, TMTs go toe-to-toe with the best rappers in the game, bringing their positive energy to hip hop through clever and seemingly impossible technical lyricism. they are back in 2025 with two new singles and two tracks on this years Dub Pistols LP, plus more of their signature viral creative content they’re best known for! Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Roni Size's whole life has been about building something new from whatever was around him. From Bristol youth club parties.

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat. Over what has been a lengthy career in music for frontman Tyber Cranstoun, the nine-piece reggae and ska outfit have become a live phenomenon, selling out shows up and down the UK on account of their high energy, all embracing performances that dip into original numbers and lovingly selected covers. With sold out dates way in advance of the Dualers even playing them, the group are seriously hot property on the live scene and have compounded this with news of their biggest tour yet, taking on some huge shows across the UK.

Legends of Dub, Roots, and Revolution: Mad Professor, Big Youth & AbaKush From the echo chambers of London to the sound systems of Kingston and the global stage of reggae fusion, Mad Professor, Big Youth, and AbaKush represent three pillars of dub and conscious music across generations. Mad Professor-the pioneering British dub producer, engineer, and remixer-is revered for bringing futuristic innovation to roots reggae. Known for his collaborations with icons like Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly and Robbie, and Horace Andy, he’s also pushed dub beyond genre boundaries, remixing the likes of Massive Attack, Sade, Grace Jones, and The Orb. Big Youth (Manley Augustus Buchanan) stands as one of reggae’s original voices of the people. A groundbreaking Jamaican deejay, his 1970s rise gave voice to the streets through the unfiltered power of sound systems. AbaKush, the powerful female-led collective formed in 1981, merged roots reggae with jazz, gospel, and soca. Founded by lead vocalist Denise “Jena” Davis, the group’s name-‘Abbah’ (Father) and ‘Kush’ (Africa)-signals their deep cultural vision. Together, these three acts embody the sound of resistance, resilience, and rhythm-each carving out their own legacy in the vibrant story of global reggae and dub. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.

Producer and artist Sam Redmore is shaping a career as one of the UK’s most exciting new talents. 2022 saw Sam release his debut album, 'Universal Vibrations' - an album which brings together latin, afrobeat, disco, house and broken beat in one superb package. The energetic live show delivers dancefloor music inspired by global sounds, performed by a full band-a feast for those eager to move to a different beat. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

All levels have lead up to this final boss event. The Dubtendo Day Party. The ultimate raving & gaming experience is coming to London this Summer.

The West London-born singer and keyboardist began her career as a member of the all-female punk-reggae band The Slits. Now engaging with pop and roots elements of the reggae genre the vocalist offers a powerful performance in support of her latest album, Vessel Of Love.

Smoove & Turrell create a style they describe as 'Northern Funk'. The duo's contemporary sound fuses a variety of musical genres including funk, Northern soul, hip-hop and jazz. A firm favourite of 6 Music's Craig Charles their live shows are legendary and they'll be playing material from the new album Crown Posada and their extensive back catalogue.

Featuring an extended headline set from London Elektricity and DJ sets from fellow Fast Soul Music favourites. Tickets are highly limited and on sale now, with a max price of just £10 to ensure everyone can enjoy an affordable and fun party to some beautiful drum & bass with soul. See you in the dance, and spread love! x Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

The Madalitso Band are a two man musical army from Malawi. Described as 'Uplifting and Vibrant' by the BBC, they get crowds beaming with wonder and moving with joy every time. Their first album was produced by Bongo Joe records and the band has already performed at Glastonbury, Womex, Womad, Roskilde, Sauti Za Busara, Shambala, Boomtown...to name just a few. The band plays the babatone - a popular home-made instrument in Malawi - and the four-string guitar, creating the traditional Malawian 'banjo' sound. When not playing or touring, babatone player Yobu Malinga works as a gardener and guitarist Yosefe Kalekeni works as a security guard, however around Malawi they are increasingly revered as musical prophets. Presented by Woodburner. This is an 18+ event

Sambroso Noda, the beating heart of London’s Cuban community and flourishing music scene, has whipped up a bonafide all-star group of musicians to pay their own unique and loving tribute to the wonderful world of Cuban music.

The Sudanese-London collective, The Scorpios return to the Jazz Cafe to launch their anticipated new album "Let's Go" with an electrifying night of funk and soul-infused afrobeat. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, their revamped sound combines soul, afrobeat and psychedelica that drive through the rich sounds of traditional Sudanese forms. Blending Arabic rhythms and guitar with raw Eastern funk and Western jazz, the 10-piece collective is supported by an international backing band, heavy bass, synths, horns and percussion create a sound that owes as much to Detroit as it does to Khartoum. This event is part of the London EFG Jazz Festival programme, running across the capital from 12-21 November. Jazz Cafe is wheelchair accessible. This event is 18+. This is an 18+ event. (Photo ID Required) .

We’re staging a FREE, full family friendly, outdoor, afternoon session, in the glorious, extensive garden. This promises to be a real historical event as it features the legendary Neville King on the wheels of steel. The renowned producer and soundsystem operator was born in St. James, Jamaica. Neville’s soundsystem had long residencies across south London during the 70s. In those days he was a mentor to David Rodigan, Levi Roots and Blacker Dread. Neville King launched his own labels in London in 1976 and quickly struck gold. Mr King was also one of the instigators of Lovers Rock, releasing many of his own production in the genre. “Be Thankful” by One Blood has assumed classic status. Throughout our resident Sing-jay, the mighty Doc Murdoc will be on hand to nice-up the dance. The inimitable Doctor will need no introduction to many, as he is a stalwart of the London Reggae scene. He and the club’s resident selector, Soft Wax, recently supported Black Uhuru and together they’ve grace many of the capital’s stages and far beyond. For this night they will be joined by the D.D.C.s recently augmented live horn section. Now a 3 piece, including Club favourites Natty and Tombone. Early on we’ll be graced by a set from Club stalwart Natty Nick. Nick is revered amongst club regulars for his lovingly selected blends of Ska, Rocksteady and early Reggae. We may well see some special guests too. Plus stalls and food including Caribbean Catering. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

One of our closest amigos, Ras Danny Dread, will be putting needle to groove on the wheels of steel, to close the show. The mighty Danny needs no introduction to regulars at The Deptford Dub Club, as he is a stalwart. He’s more widely known through his work with the monumental Jah Shaka Soundsystem, over many decades. Drop da Biscuit is another mainstay of the D.D.C. and is a familiar, much respected presence on the London Revive scene. He rarely leaves his yard without the tunes that are our focus in his boxes. He also creates the popular and influential Drop da Biscuit podcasts. Soft Wax is the resident selector at the Dub Club. He remembers the release of “Natty Rebel” and “Meets the Aggrovators at the Dub Station” as life changing. As ever, the tunes will be supplemented by live action on the mic from our residents, the mighty Singjay artist Doc Murdoc and the D.D.C. Horns, led by Tombone and Natty. It is expected that we will have special guest singers and players live and direct, too. Earlier in the evening we’ll be playin’ our usual eclectic mix of music of Jamaican origin including Rocksteady and Ska. There’ll also be live mixes from the great Prince Fatty on the desk, throughout the session. We’re looking forward to another blinding evening inside, with the music piped out to the glorious garden too. Come on down to our anniversary, celebration special. Put on your dancing shoes and dance your way into “the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp is a perpetually evolving ‘orchestra’, loosely modelled on the great 20th-century African groups like Tout Puissant Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou and tipping its hat to revolutionary French artist Marcel Duchamp. New album Ventre Unique - their sixth, and the successor to 2021’s acclaimed We’re Ok But We’re Lost Anyway - is as exuberant as it is emotionally fraught with a dream amalgam of folk, krautrock, post-punk and African rhythms that feels both uncluttered and beautifully organic. The album will be released on Bongo Joe Records (Vincent Bertholet co-founded the label with Cyril Yeterian), with band and label both sharing a collective vision that was forged from Geneva’s punk history and squat scene. It finds them once again exploring contemporary anxieties and setting them to music that balances fat, loping grooves - built around simple loops written by Bertholet - sparkling marimba, strident horns and strings with dissonance and angular guitar riffs. The beautiful sleeve art comes courtesy of French painter Dove Perspicacius. The recording of Ventre Unique took place over ten days in a studio near Paris, Studio Midilive in Villetaneuse, and was overseen by Johannes Buff who mixed We’re Ok But We’re Lost Anyway. Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

The London-born, Caribbean-raised DJ and producer Busy Twist, has spent over a decade immersed in global emerging musical scenes. The producer effortlessly hotwires vibrant sounds from across the continents and teases them into thrilling new shapes that join the dots between Afro, Latin and UK bass. Busy Twist’s fun, fresh and sophisticated fusion has seen him play across the world from Glastonbury to Nyege Nyege in Uganda, to the Barranquilla carnival on the Colombian coast, as well as releasing music on international labels like Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce, Sony Colombia and Soundway Records. With tastemaker support from the likes of Jamie XX, PAM, DJ Mag, Red Bull, Tash LC, Toddla T, Annie Mac, Giles Peterson, Laurent Garnier, Jamz Supernova, DJ Edu and more /// Village Cuts have collaborated with artists from Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Ghana and Colombia, releasing on labels such as Blip Discs, Wah Wah 45s, Strut Records, Galletas Calientes, Albert’s Favourites, Palenque Records, INI Movement, Heavenly Sweetness and Mawimbi. Having featured on radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, BBC 6Music, Rinse, NTS, Jazz FM, Worldwide FM, Soho Radio and more, Village Cuts are truly committed to promoting underground movements in global club music. With a busy summer period of festival appearances underway, alongside the release of some special remixes and DJ edits, the duo are now lining up for an array of collaborative works incoming Autumn 2025! Presented by The Fox & Firkin. This is an 18+ event

Founder members of SNG (SecretNightGang) Mancs Callum Connell & Kemani Anderson have shared a love of writing music together since they were 14 year old school friends. Hooking up with Stuart Whitehead (bass) in 2018, a summer of endless late nights was spent combining their shared vision writing an album of Soul, Funk, R&B, Gospel and everything in between.

Eat Static is celebrating an incredible thirty years since Merv Pepplar first levitated his flying saucer from the cosmic confines of the Ozric Tentacles hangar and started spreading the finest banging alien techno across the universe. The muscular beats, strangely twisted melodies, swirling space-noises and unearthly effects are all generated completely live by this master of madness who has been consistently taking us on a fast and furious trip to strange new worlds since 1989. Banco de Gaia is the on-stage incarnation of live electronic music pioneer Toby Marks, celebrating thirty years of producing top quality music acclaimed in both the dance and ambient arenas. This special live performance will be packed with classic tracks which have thrilled audiences across the world over the last three decades, such as the immortal ‘Last Train to Lhasa’ and the timeless classic ‘Heliopolis’, delivered seamlessly with all the right songs in the right order… DJ Ambiessence completes the line-up for this special event with sets to match brimming with dance-friendly electronica which blends trance sensibilities and techno beats, blissed out washes and sci-fi samples. All profits to Exeter’s sound alternative community radio station, Phonic FM