David Rodigan returns to celebrate 40 incredible years in the business
Reggae legend and MBE-awarded DJ David Rodigan returns to Motion this Friday, as The Blast presents his 40th anniversary tour. Celebrating forty incredible years in the business as both a broadcaster and a DJ, David will treat us to a very special extended 2-hour DJ set that will showcase decades of Reggae music, highlighting what …
Review // Roots Manuva, Pinch, Greasy Slicks & a hat competition make for a brilliant Farmfest 2017
On 28 July, hordes of Bristolians headed to Somerset’s beautiful countryside for the 12th annual Farmfest. Recognised for its huge personality and ability to seamlessly combine everything from dub, rock, techno, disco, comedy, art and more. Farmfest succeeds in being a family friendly festival that leaves you feeling both completely relaxed while also tickling your inner …
Review // The Outlook Orchestra gifted Bristol with some of the best soundsystem music and artists of the past 50 years
Celebrating their 150th anniversary with a sonic boom, Colston Hall succeeded in bringing the 20-strong supergroup The Outlook Orchestra to Bristol’s Harbourside for a once in a lifetime concert this July, including a full hour-long set from Roots Manuva to kick off the evening. Led by the mind behind Submotion Orchestra and Gentleman’s Dub Club, …
Preview // Farmfest brings a lineup of emerging & established left-of-mainstream artists
A significant portion of Bristol is once again decamping to a field in Somerset this July, with Farmfest a mere eight days away. This will be the festival’s 12th year – and their last until 2019, with organisers taking a well-earned year out. July 28-29 will see many artists leave their urban motherland behind and …