Garage music is experiencing a renaissance period in Bristol right now. The popularity of dubstep has given rise to a new breed of garage enthusiast keen to explore both the genre's roots and its modern incarnations.
UK funky has taken the mantle of garage and added grime elements and vocals to bring the sound up date and into today's electro-centric party landscape. Contemporary garage and UK funky often finds it's way into sets from alternative dubstep djs at Bristol dubstep nights like Apple Pips, Donuts and Crazy Legs.
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What our editors say
“Saydou is a DJ and producer blending the rich and organic sonic palette of West Africa with the raw energy of the UK underground. Drawing from his Senegalese heritage and a decade behind the decks, his sound fuses traditional African instrumentation with house, garage, breaks, and techno, creating something both deeply rooted and future-facing.”
From: Dazed Muzic Presents: Yung Singh
“Co-founder of Small Print Records and master of percussive arrangement, Primate's music ranges from chillout to garage to dnb and everything in between, but always with warm jazzy melodies, incredible drum work and rich basslines.”
From: DSF 001 ft Land Switcher, Wolf Tech, Jae Nimbus, DreamFaerie, Primate etc
“@gallegos_1991, a boundary-pushing talent whose rise through the UK and Berlin scenes has earned him a growing international following. Gallegos blends garage, UKG, breaks and house into genre-defying sets that are as emotionally charged as they are floor-focused.”
From: CLUB LOVE MEMBERS PARTY
“Now in 2025, with a string of packed-out shows and fresh releases under his belt, BL3SS is bringing his signature sound to Clock Factory Bristol. Expect high-energy dance music including house and garage. Tickets start at just £5.”
From: BL3SS
“Nubiyan Twist Present NT Soundsystem - a new stripped back dancefloor-ready lineup as they VIP remix the entirety of new album ‘Find Your Flame’ in a soundsystem style with live brass - expect a blend of dub, dancehall, amapiano, jungle, garage, kuduru and more.”
From: Nubiyan Twist Present NT Soundsystem