Funky Drummer: Global party flavours, featuring K.O.G

Funky Drummer: Global party flavours, featuring K.O.G

After a few months since our very popular sell-out debut, we are overjoyed to be back with a very exciting line-up at an equally exciting venue.

Funky Drummer merges live and electronic globally inspired music with a focus on the dancefloor and positive energy.

Venue: Yellow Arch Studios. Two rooms. Founded in 1997, Yellow Arch pioneered music in Khelam Island. This impressive space is one of the most historic in the city and the birthplace of the Arctic Monkeys. Again, we are kitting out the venue with a stunning laser and lighting display to complement the musical excellence.

K.O.G

The pioneer of the genre afro-fusion and the charismatic frontman of K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade and Onipa. He is also closely associated with Nubiyan Twist and is internationally recognised as an enigma, having performed in over 15 countries and winning the Young Commonwealth Performer award in 2018. K.O.G. presents his globally inspired and energy-filled live P.A. – a power hour at the height of the night. Expect a fusion of influences, merging traditional Ghanaian sounds with contemporary afrobeat, hip-hop and jungle styles through an electrifying live performance of vocals, percussion and dance.

Ru Robinson

Ru is a long-time global beat rocker and tropical selecta based in Bristol. At funky drummer, we expect Ru to artfully hop between ravey and funky. The dance floor is his utmost priority!

Shadeda B2b Bald Ethos

Manchester-based Shadeda and Sheffield-based Bald Ethos are two very talented selectors and radio hosts for Ballami SteamRadioMCR and Opensource Radio. They open the night with an hour and a half of pure funkiness from around the world, featuring Acid Jazz, Samba, Salsa, broken beat, Rare Groove, and Soulful House, to name a few. Their synergy is unrivalled!

Peter Rabbit (FD founder)

Expect a euphoric range of jazzy and tropical music mixed with breaks, afro house and samba jungle. I may have some very special guests, but you’ll have to wait and see…

Eze

Lagos-born, Birmingham-raised, Sheffield-based. A resident of Mondo Radio and one-half of the duo Omaueze. Eze weaves together soulful broken beat, amapiano, and bold percussion, flexing seamless tempo changes and decisive mixes that facilitate a real musical journey

Sonnyleo

Originally from Hackney, London, but now based in Leeds. Expect a fusion of high-energy tracks from Afro riddims to a blend of dancehall, jungle and much more.

Mr Tweedy

After 7 months playing Saxophone with Fuji Speedway, he’s come to a realisation that a DJ alter ego must be born! Jazzy beats, soulful house and broken beats are his bread and butter.

Doors: 11:00 – 4:00

18+

Tickets on RA

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