Music : Old Skool Hardcore, Big Beat, Breaks, Drum and Bass, Hip Hop, Funk and Jazz-Funk
HEDUCATION + BREAKTHRU present BASS FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY
BREAK THRU & HEDUCATION have joined forces to celebrate the beginning of a month-long programme of art & music events, by bringing together a feast of the Midlands ’ finest talents - The BASS FESTIVAL.
Join us for the ultimate launch party to the festival...DRUM & BASS, HIP HOP, BREAKS & FUNK
GOLDIE
Goldie is best known for his drum + bass label, METALHEADZ, his own musical releases, including his classic LP, TIMELESS, and also his TV and film appearances.
He is also recognised as one of the original pioneers of the UK hip hop scene, contributing to the expansion of break-dancing and graffiti in the Midlands in the 1980’s.
His artwork was recorded by HENRY CHALFANT & AFRIKA BAMBAATAA, and features heavily in ‘SPRAYCAN ART’ and ‘BOMBING’.
To celebrate his reunion with Henry Chalfant, Goldie has prepared an exclusive RETROSPECTIVE METALHEADZ DJ SET. Don’t miss it!
JUNGLE DRUMMER + DJ FU
Live drummer vs. turntablist battle. This incredible live show consists of 3 deck mixing and scratching, double drops and live remixes. Featuring: JUNGLE DRUMMER, percussionist for LONDON ELEKTRICITY, previously part of the SHY FX live band, and US tour partner of DJ CRAZE & SKIBADEE.
+ DJ FU, drum & bass turntablist extraordinaire, tipped by KNOWLEDGE magazine as the “one to watch for the future”.
www.thejungledrummer.net
www.myspace.com/djfu
SUPERSTYLEDELUXE
Having received BREAKS POLL nominations, no.1 chartings, and worldwide exposure from tracks on the SUPERCHARGED / AGAINST THE GRAIN label, the pair return from tours in Asia, Russia , Europe and Australia , to celebrate the release of their first LP, on their own label, THE PAYBACK PROJECT.
CAPOEIRA TWINS
Born out of the legendary club night, STUMP JUICE, one of the Midlands ’ most respected and longest running nights, The Capoeira Twins have been producing, DJing and remixing since their first bass-driven mayhem started storming dancefloors in the mid 1990's. Their quirky and quality musical stylings has won them fans including KRAFTY KUTS, MR.SCRUFF, and QUANTIC.
SHIMM 1
Label owner, music and video producer, Shimm1 has come along way since claiming musical independence in 2001. Appearances include to 30,000 people at Birmingham 's Cannon Hill Park , on MTV Base's 'Spanking New' show, Channel U and BBC Big Screen. Early birds can catch him at “The Main Event” @ The Custard Factory during the daytime, hyping his new single, 'Stereo/Juicy', out the following Monday.
TAHARKA
Founder of the "MIC CLUB", co founder of ""Y, N, R" front manoff jazz hip hop band summary, Taharka offically laucnhes his first EP "The Prelude" at BASS Festival,.download at http://www.myspace.com/taharkamusic
BREAKTHRU DJs: DAN B b2b PACE b2b REACTION
HEDUCATION DJs: MYLZ, CRO (NEW STYLE FM / JIBBERING) + special guests:
SISTER 45 (MAMA FEEL GOOD!), BONES (COOL LOGIC) – live!
LIVE GRAF & canvas exhibition by RISK, STYLE ONE, CHONG, ROO, JUNC & more - all night in the GALLERY (fully-ventilated).
+ live visual mixing and projections by SYZYGY.
Tickets: £9.00 + Booking Fee.
www.theticketsellers.co.uk – 08707 544445.
Old Skool Daze (Selly Oak)
Smoking Vinyl Erdington
Siesmic Leamington Spar
On the door (before 11pm): £10 (NUS) / £12
On the door (after 11pm): £12 (NUS) / £15
9.30pm – 4.30am
Saturday 2nd June
The Custard Factory, Gibb Street , Digbeth, Birmingham , B9 4AA
More info: 0781 315 38 36
www.heducation.com
www.breakthrusound.co.uk
www.punch-records.co.uk
WIN the unique chance to be part of a private audience with HENRY CHALFANT, the PIONEER OF GRAFFITI DOCUMENTATION, at the launch of the BASS FESTIVAL.