Grime Nights in Bristol

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Bristol's Grime Scene

From room-two staple to warehouse-filler, Bristol’s blossoming grime scene neatly reflects the genre’s encroachment of the UK mainstream. In the late 2000’s it took a mix of ingenious programming and innovative promotion to bring grime to Bristol’s larger venues; Sh*t The Bed broke down the boundaries between traditional dance music snobbery and introduced a whole new generation of ravers to grime and urban dance music. Just a few years later Bodynod would proceed to host some of the biggest grime events Bristol will ever see, with past guests including Wiley, EZ, Skepta and JME. While Sh*t The Bed may be no longer, The Blast’s excellent curation continues with grime/crossover bookings including Stormzy, Oneman and Plastician

Homegrown grime productions are also on the rise. Under the direction of long-standing Bristol MC, Koast’s Durkle Disco imprint pushes Bristol grime and UK garage. Kahn and Neek are Bristol’s current success story with recent releases on local experimental label Young Echo.

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Our recent grime recommendations

Immaculate Dia De Los Muertos carnival vibes from Reload Sound here! Smoked-out burner dancehall riddims and rattling nu-grime from Yuseemi (fka Bandulu dread-lord Hi5Ghost), hip-swinging amapiano from Khiah Lou + rapid-fire rhythms and steamy afrobeats from the Reload crew. Dress2spook and dress2sweat! After two back to back roadblock sellout events, Reload Sound returns with a Halloween Shubz that will have you shook! Reload Sound + Lineup TBA

Sellout warning! Good lord Grove is spoiling us! Insanely jam-packed two tunnel affair with: the iconic PXSSY PALACE crew, Nyege Nyege Tapes cyber-rap powerhouse duo MC Yallah + Debmaster, mischievous UK club OG Scratchlart and a rowdy Baile do Futuro takeover. Non-stop heavy hitters across baile funk, gqom, amapiano, grime, dancehall, jungle and UK funky guaranteed. Grove x Loco Klub presents

A free entry Halloween shubz courtesy of SIS:DEM, the Bristol bass-melting hot pot that pushes females to the front. This night showcases razor-sharp sounds from UKG, breaks and UK funky to bass-heavy techno, headed up by Amy Kisnorbo fresh from a killer summer at Outlook and We Out Here. Free entry UKG, Breaks, UK Funky + more!

Roll up roll up for the Croydon dubstep / dark garage / grime originator turned wavemusic groundbreaker! Plastician is one of bass music’s true journeymen; always innovating, never compromising. While his contemporaries might’ve pivoted to tropical house or Nike commercials, Plastician still just wants to move you in the dance, 20 years on. Limited tickets available OTD from 11PM!

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What our editors say

“For this debut at Lost Horizon, two giants of the scene, Joker and Sir Spyro, go back-to-back for an extended 3-hour set, joined by the legendary Killa P on mic duties. Expect heavyweight bass, grime classics, and deep dubstep cuts in a night built for true sound system heads.”
From: LUNA PRESENTS JOKER B2B SIR SPYRO FT KILLA P EXTENDED 3 HOUR SET

“Sound system culture stands as one of the most influential movements in UK music history, a tradition that transformed how we listen, dance, and connect. Rooted in Caribbean heritage and community resilience, it’s a culture built on bass, craftsmanship, and unity, shaping generations of sound from dub and reggae through to jungle, grime, and modern UK bass.”
From: Stack Culture 002 | Rave | Sound System Meet

“Snowy is a pioneering grime MC from Nottingham, known for shaping the distinct Greaze Grime sound that captures the raw energy of the Midlands. Recognised by Red Bull as a key East Midlands artist and nominated for multiple awards including Best MC/Vocalist, Snowy has become a leading voice in UK underground music. His explosive performances have taken him worldwide plus appearances at iconic UK venues like Rock City, Lightbox, and Warehouse Project. A regular on BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, and Balamii, Snowy’s sharp lyricism and adaptability have earned him respect across grime, bass, and beyond.”
From: Planet.9 002: Snowy , Squarewave, Nio-B, Raggo, es.kay, Megwan

“Oblig’s work heading up @obligated_records and deep styles explored in recent mixes such as his Dekmantel mix have majorly contributed to decontextualising grime and 140 within the UK techno sound. Thrumming with heavyweight textures, his brings a twisting drive and a fresh take on the sound.”
From: Seasoning: Oblig, AliA, Axle b2b Dyslecta, Ostad b2b Sask

“Zukki, Bristol born dj/producer playing a range of music from grime, techno, dubstep, 4x4, bassline and some garage. He started circulating the scene after gaining recognition from the likes of Oblig and Neffa-t. since then has gone on to make a name for himself through multiple radio stations such as rinse fm, SWU, reprezent, mode london and subtle. whilst simultaneously playing in clubs around the country. with his recent keephush b2b Neffa - t. Zukki is definitely be one to watch.”
From: Sad 2 see u go | ZUKKI CURATES with JENNY SPARKS