St Pauls Carnival Map and Set Times.

Our editor's top live music recommendation

“The Brass Junkies are a dynamic 8 piece brass band inspired by the funky Mardi Gras sounds of the New Orleans street bands. Two trumpets, two saxophones, trombone, drums/percussion and tuba keeping it funky at the bottom end this high-energy, good-time music will bring some carnival atmosphere to the place!”
From: Brass Junkies

“This thoughtfully curated event celebrates the cultural roots and creative energy that continue to shape the label and the city's identity. Through a striking blend of photography, print, and graphic design, the exhibition pays tribute to the rich heritage of Jamaican culture, art, fashion and music. Taking place during the St Pauls carnival weekend– the powerful forces that have long inspired and informed the label’s vision are present throughout the surrounding area.”
From: Poor Man’s Friend Presents: Roots Restoration Exhibition 4TH -7TH

“Come and join us as we start the St Paul’s carnival weekend with talented producer and vocalist Eminence! Fresh from touring Australia and New Zealand, recently Eminence’s work has been released on some important hardcore jungle labels such as Future Retro, Mined, Code Name Records etc.”
From: Education Sessions with Eminence

“Its glorious uptempo sound is a bustling carnival of stabbing horns, rollercoaster keys, relentless guitar hooks, killer choruses, unbeatable beats and a sense of boisterous bonhomie. A blur of legs, arms, pork pie hats and tonic suits, the band is a frantic mass of kinetic energy, its members suddenly springing into life, leaping up and down, rushing backwards and forwards across the stage, with his Big Boss Band.”
From: Ya Freshness + DJ Oogie B

“His upfront rhythmic workouts join the dots between Afro, Latin and UK bass. A fun, fresh and sophisticated fusion that has taken him to play everywhere 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.”
From: Busy Twist, Burland + Zongo Abongo