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Hiphop & Rap in Bristol
— 56 upcoming gigsBristol's Hiphop Scene
It is often said that graffiti is the written expression of hiphop and a key element in hiphop cuture, however the huge quantity of graffiti and comparatively small amount of hiphop in Bristol suggests otherwise... While Bristol is certainly a key stopover for big rap and hiphop tours with artists like De La Soul and Wu Tang Clan playing Bristol's big venues, smaller hiphop events are less prominent.
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Although not exclusively hiphop venues it's worth checking the listings for The LAB club, Mr Wolfs and The Croft. Metropolis has emerged as reliable hiphop venue with past guests including Ugly Duckling, Peanut Butter Wolf and Arrested Development. The Contraband Sessions held at The Golden Lion on Gloucester Road every Wednesday can be a good place to find free, Bristolian hiphop gigs.
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Fiddlers
The Allergies
Making “funk and soul for the 21st century” (Craig Charles), The Allergies know how to bring the fun.
The Golden Lion
The Suspicious Jazz Roll-Ups
Keep It Suspicious
The Hare on the Hill
On the Decks: DJ Shake Appeal
Left field pop music for the masses
Mr Wolfs
Binbag Wisdom + Razzomo
A totally fresh take on live hip hop, Blending soulful nu-jazz sounds with witty yet heartfelt lyricism.
The Ill Repute
The Suspicious Jazz Roll-Ups
Keep It Suspicious
Strange Brew
Strange Brew presents Felix Hall (TTT/NTS) & more
Felix Hall, Chloe Sage & Ghost Phone
Gravity
BED: FREE Greggs Party!
Student debt starting to pile up? Does Uni feel like a bit of a drag?
Strange Brew
SHIIKU MEMORY Film Screening & Live Music
Film Screening and Live Music
Bump Roller Disco
Peachin' R&B Wednesdays @ BUMP Rollerdisco
Rollerskating // food // tunes // bar // cocktails
The Attic Bar
Wish Master X llinformed Cold Harbour Tales Album
Wish Master & Illinformed's Cold Harbour Tales Album Launch. A night of raw, uncut and unfiltered rap served, by some of the UK's finest.
Jam Jar
The Jam Jar Halloween w/ Town of Cats + Mama Jerk
Big party with two awesome bands
JAM & TOAST
JAM & TOAST
A night hosted by BLK FXS.
The Lanes
A Night Of: The Pharcyde
Back with the Best in Golden Age Hip-Hop!
To The Moon
Konbanwa w/ JOD & NOTO
Welcome in the weekend with Konbanwa, a new Friday night soirée at Bristol’s notoriously laid back To The Moon.
Crofters Rights
Plastic Terras w/ Rapha Ghetti & Freddy Pimms
Live hip-hop from two of Bristol's most unique duos
To The Moon
Waxhogs Halloween special
Get ready for Wax Hogs return, at To the moon, with this Halloween special.
The Farm Pub
Halloween with DJ Dad & DJ Lexxi at The Farm!
We just love Halloween ere at The Farm! We go all out for it… this year we have the formidable duo DJ Dad & DJ Lexxi on the decks!
Gravity
BED: Halloween Special!
TRICK OR TREAT?
Strange Brew
DAT DRIP W/ PMS Casualty & Lemzly Dale
Bristol best place for Trap, Rap & Drill
The Loco Klub
Bandista Presents - Launch Party
Bandista Presents - Launch Party - melvy., Miya the Sun, Dash Villz, RumDumplin, W/ Special Guest Eton Messy
Lost Horizon
Hold Tight Presents: Tippa Irie & Horseman
We're super hyped to invite down two reggae & dancehall icons , the mighty Tippa Irie & Horseman. The Uppercut Band will be back both bands
No.1 Harbourside
Horning Glory
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Strange Brew
DJ Sotofett (All Night Long) w/ Angela Zia
Sotofett weekender part 1 of 2!
No.1 Harbourside
G & the Sound Tribe
A funkadelic, groovy six-piece band infusing lazy dub, hiphop and plentiful melodies
Exchange
Worm Gigs: Steam Down + support
The enigmatic and energetic South London collective on their first ever UK tour.
Lost Horizon
Goldie Lookin Chain, Dr Syntax, AAA Badboy
Newport's finest, Goldie Lookin Chain will be landing at Lost Horizon HQ. You knows it!
Lost Horizon
Pete & Bas, Smellington Piff, Rishi [no_one]
This one is for the ‘OAGs' AKA the 'Old Age Gangstas' as the grandfathers of UK drill and grime Pete & Bas headline with a live performance
The Old Stillage
South West Scratch Link-Up
SWSLU is back!
Jam Jar
Islandman & Athletic Progression
2 international bands at The Jam Jar
Jam Jar
Mellowmatic live
Hip Hop, Funk, Soul Jazz and Dope Arse Beats
The Canteen
Bristol Street Music
Soulful and laid-back hip-hop feels, with a potential to dive down into breakbeat and avant garde funk
The Grain Barge
IT: Olivia Rose, Kololo & Bronwyn Leonard
An electric fusion of hip hop beats and soulful melodies
The Trinity Centre
Ghetts
Renowned British grime MC and rapper
Strange Brew
Schwet with Pink Siifu, Alpha Maid & O$VMV$M
Most exciting show to hit Bristol in years, 0 exaggerations.
The Canteen
Dirty Alex
Combining the sounds of live jazz musicians with the raw energy of talented rappers
Mr Wolfs
Full Tilt Collective + New Car Smell
Brass heavy, 11 person party-starters from London, playing an eclectic range of genres including funk, soul, rock, reggae, ska, hip hop and
The Lanes
SURE SHOT
Bring you the best in classic funk and hip hop!
The Trinity Centre
Abstract Orchestra Play MF Doom
A dark and brooding interpretation of the masked VILLAIN's finest work
Cosies
Bassline Remedy
Dance music from the UK underground
The Old Market Assembly
Bristol Hi-Fi presents Daddy G, Queen Bee, Mr Benn
Bristol Hi-Fi is all about good music, good times and good people.
Rough Trade Bristol
MIKE
Presented by Damnatio Memoriae.
Lost Horizon
The Mouse Outfit, Layfullstop, Drifty
Join us down at Lost Horizon HQ for a party packed to the rafters with Global Music.
Ashton Court
The Inexplicables and Ngaio
An evening of live music with a fusion of beats, folk, reggae and rap featuring Ngaio and The Inexplicables.
The Ill Repute
WAVECORE. // a noisy night of genreclash joy
Where indieheads and poptimists unite - any song goes as long as it makes you wanna move!
Jam Jar
Worm Discs present: corto.alto
Finally! one of UK's most exciting nu-jazz acts play Bristol.
The Lanes
LIL DARKIE + BVDLVD
Presented by Damnatio Memoriae & BLG Promotions.
Cloak and Dagger, The
Trace Elephant
Trace Elephant are a live jazzy hip-hop five-piece band from Bristol.
The Marble Factory
Jay Electronica
Jay Electronica is something of a rap myth and legend.
The Trinity Centre
Injury Reserve
Arizona Hip-Hop trio
Fiddlers
Worm Gigs: Emma-Jean Thackray + support
One of the stand-out creators of new UK music finally hits Bristol.
Exchange
Niko B
Niko B at Exchange
The Trinity Centre
Fink
Bristolian, low-slung groove
Rough Trade Bristol
Medhane - Live at Rough Trade Bristol
Earl Sweatshirt approved storyteller Medhane is coming to Rough Trade Bristol, all the way from Brooklyn.
Exchange
Moscow Death Brigade
Techno punk rap from moscow!
Rough Trade Bristol
COCO & CLAIR CLAIR
Presented by Damnatio Memoriae.
Crofters Rights
Erratic Batting/SNOG/BLG: Balming Tiger
Obscurist Alternative K-Pop Collective Debut in Bristol