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Trap, Footwork & Juke

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Bristol's Footwork Scene

While no producer would regard themselves creating ‘footwork’ alone, the influence of the footwork and trap sounds have had a healthy knock-on effect within bass music in Bristol. Local heavyweight Addison Groove throws down his banging electro 808’s in footwork patterns (live!) while Sam Binga combines orchestral stabs and MC collaborations into the footwork mix. Bristol’s Artifact takes a different approach sprinkling syncopated footwork patterns amongst pristine techno.

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Sell out warning! Bristol’s shape-shifting, anything-goes outpost links with Trinity for a double birthday bash like no other. A guiding light through the choppy post-dubstep years, Pev and Livity toast 15 laps round the sun with the finest UK bass and percussive club mutations from the best BRS has to offer. Never stop spoiling us please! Livity Sound 15 years X Trinity 50 years at The Trinity Centre.

HI-NRG crew assemble for another class edition of PDR, exploring the cracks between South American club futurism. Inside: Brazen’s breakbeat badman Janaway delivering baile funk-bolstered junglism + SWU.fm’s REA blessing the ‘floor with her hi-speed wubz, bumpin’ UK funky and jagged breakbeat, inna head on collision with AÆE’s percussive slammers. PDR Pres. Janaway, Rea + AÆE at The Croft.

The self-proclaimed sassiest DJ crew in town blow the socks off Pride the only way they know how: serving QTIPOC-fronted energy for those who wish to D.A.N.C.E. Expect only the finest wile out bass anthems across the Afrodiasporic dancehall / UKF / baile / afrobeats / Latinx spectrum with MC Thai Chi steaming up the mic all night long. Booty Bass is BACK Pride Afterparty 2026 at Lost Horizon.

Pride is approachin’ fast, and if you’re looking to keep things spicy then Riot got you! Harnesses and latex at the ready as the sex positive rave returns for some annual afterparty mischief – complete with playspace, a cuddle corner, and of course all the dancehall, rnb and sensual club heaters you need to shake a$$$$. RIOT BRISTOL PRIDE AFTERPARTY at Loco Klub.

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What our editors say

“We are fully taking over The Fox in BS2 0UT Outdoors we have the Half Broken Kru fine tuning the vwybez with an insane line up of pure sillyness. Meanwhile Vybe Voyage gear up to open the indoor venue for a serious dive into the UK underground. OUTSIDE 3pm till 11am HBK (full roster), Ogstan & Geronimo, Goosey, DJ Booty Shake, Princess Charming, Mazda Sport - bassline, donk, bounce, hardcore, dnb, jungle, footwork, hard-tek, gabber and many, many more. IIINSIDE 8pm till 1pm Alpengeist, Sounds of Fia, Jaymo, Diversion Crew, Phonetix - high energy drums, heavy dark rollers, grime, dubstep, garage, jungle, hardcore”
From: Half Broken Kru x Vybe Voyage - Multi Genre Madness

“All Be Equal returns to Bristol - 21st May. We’re back in the city for another late one, a night of no rules, fixed sound, or format. Expect a blend of electro, jungle, ghetto tech, footwork, hardcore and left-field selections from selectors across the UK - plus even a secret guest joining the night. Bring your mates, your nan, your uncle, everyone is welcome. Tickets live now, link in bio.”
From: ALL BE EQUAL Presents: LUKE4TTACK, DJ POWERSUIT, O.KAYE, RUSTY, UFORIA, DEX

“Musically, the night moves with intention. Expect a multi genre journey that builds across the evening opening with piano house and breakbeat, shifting into hardcore, jungle and footwork, eventually moving into donk. As the night goes on, the energy pushes into harder styles and hard techno to close.”
From: APHRODITES ENCHANTED GARDEN

“Amsterdam-based DJ and producer T.NO blends his Surinamese roots with global club influences, crafting a distinctive sound driven by rhythm and energy. Drawing from styles such as gqom, grime, kawina, bubbling, kuduro, and funk carioca, his sets and productions combine raw percussion with deep bass and dynamic flow. With releases on labels including Club Djembe and re:lax, T.NO is quickly establishing himself as one of Amsterdam’s most promising new talents. This rise has been picked up by DJ Mag recently, who tagged him as one of the artists to watch for 2026 2200-0300 £5-10 / otd”
From: Rea + T.NO

“Turbo Tempo is here to get your feet moving and your booty grooving. Full revs ahead as we’re taking you on a juicy joyride down the m32. Were a brand spanking new collective of FLINTA DJs and DIY Organisers. Creating safe spaces for marginalised folk and allies, Turbo TempO is here to get you down the super highway leaving nothing but dust. Expect 4x4, techno, jungle, footwork, tek and hardcore as we cut loose with a free party and club culture–inspired selection of the latest and greatest tunes.”
From: Turbo Tempo Launch Party