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Bristol's Drum & Bass Events

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Bristol's Drum And Bass Scene

Is Stokes Croft a drum and bass Mecca?

Drum and bass in Bristol needs no bigger homes than Lakota and Blue Mountain. Both on the same street in Stokes Croft - they’ve continued Bristol’s drum n bass lineage from DJ Krust and Roni Size through to Intrigue Music and the more experimental UVB76 crew. Bristol’s place in the history of drum n bass is assured. Figureheads like DJ Die draw the line between the jungle and drum n bass scenes, jungle is key in Bristol - a city with so much Caribbean heritage, roots reggae’s influence on drum n bass comes through the language of jungle. But with both Lakota and Blue Mountain closing their doors soon to developers, is Bristol in a drum n bass crisis?

Drum and bass in Bristol encapsulates the genre in the wider world. Big venues play host to big acts with nights such as Bedlam, One Nation and Shit the Bed offering International stars including Pendulum, Chase and Status, Andy C and Noisia on a regular basis. In addition to this, alternative venues like the Dojo Lounge, Basement 45 and the Black Swan foster the rarefied sounds of dnb's many sub genres offering the city a unique depth to its plethora of drum and bass music. New years eve in Bristol clubs sees the city's venues rammed to the brim with all of the drum and bass's big players djing somewhere in Bristol.

Agro, Dissident and Mongrel offer dnb of a techy, dark variety while the bastion of the deeper sound, Intrigue, continues to push artists such as Marcus Intalex, Calibre and Fabio. Torque, straddling the line between dark and deep is a drum and bass monthly of significant recognition, hosting label nights and affiliated artists from Club Autonomic to Critical and Shogun Audio.

With drum and bass such a popular genre in Bristol, most clubs present dnb of some description at least once per month. Basement 45 has emerged as a consistent venue, with Torque, Abstraction and Nine Tree all on regular rotation at the club. Dojos plays host to the aforementioned Intrigue while Lab is home to Signal which runs as a bi-monthly event.

Of the larger venues Motion has a throng of events that are less frequent but larger in scale. Although many of these nights are multi-genre affairs, Run and Shit The Bed routinely promote dnb artists as their headline acts.

Lakota is another important dnb venue, housing Concrete Beat, Agro and since September 2010, Bedlam. Hospitality's residency at the Thekla ensures dnb is consistent fixture on the ship, while the rave-ready Black Swan is the spearhead for the harder jungle-tek sounds of the dnb genre.

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Iconic earthman of cosmic jazz’n’bass lands at The Love Inn, and you’ll probably never see him in a 200 cap club ever again! Bukem is the silver surfer of 90s dnb: smooth, sci-fi breaks sliding off you like quicksilver in a never-bettered stylistic shift that spawned legions of imitators. Don’t get left out in the cold – this one’s a roadblocker! FORWARDS Afters #02 w/ LTJ Bukem at The Love Inn.

Already deeply etched into 90s rave-lore, Peshay returns to Bristol with 3 hours of deadly DnB mechanics and jazz-inflected, dark-room sorcery. Expect golden-age rollers and old skool breakbeat hardcore styles, seriously essential FFO: Dillinja, Doc Scott, DJ Storm and Metalheadz. SLIPPIN’ - PESHAY , NATHAN WORM, EPHYRA, CHAMBA, IN2U & MC BLUEJAY at The Jam Jar.

Free entry! A seriously stacked lineup for St. Nick’s 13-hour summer blowout. Longeez kicks things off with smoked-out hip-hop selections, followed by SPICYIVY digging deep into soulful disco. Borai and dontforgettogohome close the night out with bumpin’ hard-house, garage and jungle. St. Nicks Summer Party: Borai B2B dontforgettogohome, Longeez + more at The Crown.

Heed your daytime jungle cravings with this amen platter from top local masterchefs Lady Lox, Asha Binx and Beau Selecter in total tearout mode. 9pm finish gives you plenty of time to head to the next breakbeat watering hole ... and the next ... and the next. Jungle terrace day party Lady Lox - Asha Binx at Dare to Club.

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What our editors say

“So many of you asked for Takuya Nakamura back or missed the event - DON'T WORRY! We have you covered. He's coming all the way over from New York City to bring you that juke/jungle/footwork vibe mixed with his illustrious trumpet playing ability - this is nothing like you've seen before.”
From: Takuya Nakamura - Jungle Jazz - TS010

“'With over a decade of defining drum and bass, Ben Hall and Simon James (better known as Delta Heavy) continue to innovate and inspire. Blending Simon's rich musicality with Ben's technical sound design, the duo has crafted a legacy marked by their signature, boundary-pushing sound.”
From: Delta Heavy

“Founded in 1994 by Goldie, Metalheadz has defined and redefined the sound of drum and bass for over three decades. A cornerstone of UK underground music, the label has stood at the intersection of futurism and heritage, consistently pushing boundaries while remaining rooted in the culture that shaped it. From Blue Note Sundays to global club circuits, its influence runs deep and continues to resonate with new generations of both artists and audiences.”
From: Metalheadz

“Wall of Bass returns with its most ambitious instalment to date: a head-on collision between raw sound system culture and the blistering energy of 4am Kru’s live jungle warfare. After last year’s sold-out frenzy, the bar has been set — but in 2025, we raise it higher, darker, and louder.”
From: 4am Kru x Mungos x Sinai x Electrikal: Wall of Death • Halloween

“Joining Yung Singh we have Dazed Muzic head honcho Oh My Rosh, bringing his unique blend of UK dance music underground culture. Their electronic compositions are the ideal fusion of complex basslines, pulsing rhythms, and ethereal soundscapes. A thrilling and immersive aural experience is produced by the blending of electronic sounds with the upbeat drum and bass vibes. The throbbing beats and catchy grooves of Oh My Rosh's music have the ability to carry listeners away to a new world.”
From: Dazed Muzic Presents: Yung Singh