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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With an endless catalogue packed with certified bangers and bass-heavy instrumentals, WIZE’s wifey riddim sleaze, swaggered R&G and hard skanking grime will be BIG at the Love Inn. Cult club edits and high-energy beats from start to finish FFO: Terror Danjah, Sir Spyro, Scratcha DVA, Grandmixxer. GRIME DOWN THE INN ?! YES PLEASE

Immaculate bank holiday 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 DJ Eazy. Dress2sweat! Expect a night blending the coldest Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Edits, UK Rap, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Neo Soul, Grime, Reggae, Future Beats and global bass music. The Vibes immaculate.

Triple deck wizardry incoming from Bristol’s 140 maestro Neffa-T, deftly blending the tempos from gun-finger triggering grime to hard tunnel techno to amen-heavy 170 BPM devastation. With locals Backsy and Tii grabbing the mic for the resident sets, this’ll be a rather large dose of Thursday hype ‘pon the Croft. Neffa-T 2 hour extended set 140-170bpm alongside Bristol's best rising talent

Free entry 140 questing at exclusive members gaming mecca Advanced Retreat! Celebrating the 8-bit synthonic wonders of Guido’s new EP with sino-grime and VG-inspired dubstep from Medis, Gemmy and Sir Hiss + the gentle thrum of button bashing from console and arcade classics… Games and Beers to celebrate the return of Bristol Grime legend, Guido.

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What our editors say

“Lyric Lounge presents Ransom Bad Bones & Jazz T in the Attic on Friday 25th July. Expect a night of dynamic live performances and high-energy DJ sets blending soulful vibes, grime, and hip-hop. Don’t miss this underground session bringing the best of the UK scene to the floor.”
From: Lyric Lounge: Ransom Bad Bones & Jazz T

“Haslem's sound covers a broad spectrum of energised bass and beats music, You could hear jungle or grime down to reggae or dub and many points in between in one set. His mixing style is precise and a busy state of constant motion. Blending genres together and doing whatever he wants in his unique style”
From: Leisure Centre presents- Raving 4 Ricky

“We're back this month with an absolutely stacked multi genre day party to kick off summer in Faction style! Didn't get a Glasto ticket? we've got you covered from drum & bass & jungle to garage, grime & 140 all in the heart of Stokes Croft at No.51. We're more than buzzing to announce this one and play host to some serious heavyweights in just a few weeks time! Be sure to secure your spot early to avoid disappointment, this ones going to be lively!”
From: Faction: Summer Day Party

“A stalwart of the UK underground scene, Riz La Teef is celebrated for his impeccable vinyl-only selections and genre-blending sets that traverse UKG, dubstep, grime, and funky.His deep connection to dubplate culture and dedication to unearthing rare cuts have solidified his reputation as a true selector.”
From: RIZ LA TEEF - Extended Set

“Sound system culture is a cornerstone of UK music history, a movement that reshaped the way we experience music, from the streets of London to the valleys of the South West. Born from Caribbean roots and community resilience, it’s a culture built on bass, craftsmanship, and connection, one that’s helped shape everything from dub and reggae to jungle, grime, and UK bass.”
From: Bristol Stack Culture: Sound System Meet