Step into a world where fantasy and reality blur as Artspace Lifespace, Contraband Circus, Invisible Circus, and Vookoo Collective transform Ashton Court Mansion into a fantastical realm offering a New Year's night to remember. Feel the pulse of live performances by Omega Nebula and Dr Meaker plus so much more. Let the music guide you through the night, exploring the magical Goblin Castle, Labyrinth inspired surroundings and surreal walk-around performances as the clock counts down the last hours of the year.... Join us in celebrating the magic of New Years Eve. Together, let's make this a night to remember. See you at Ashton Court Mansion! The Sound! Both stages Powered by Amber Audio (d&b Audiotechnik) German engineered with quality and precision. d&b systems are the global standard in performance, and pack a serious punch! Clean, crisp sound that wont leave you disappointed! The Circus acts! Walkaround performances hosted by Invisible Circus: Aerial Acts, Stilt Walkers, Walk Around Fantasy --- THE BALLROOM --- Artspace Lifespace's flagship stage, showcasing a variety of festival favourites all under one roof! FEATURING: DR MEAKER Live Set feat Laurent John: Dr Meaker’s high octane, award winning live show is considered to be the World's best live drum & bass act, combining amazing soul vocalists, a fiery brass section,heavy rhythm section with Earth shattering bass synthesizers and samples. The vibe in the band is a truly unique experience to witness and the band deliver a magical, hyperactive energy to every stage they play, always embracing the crowd and creating a wonderful synergy. Mixing accoustic and electronic instruments, their last album 'Dirt & Soul' was the number 1 selling Drum & Bass album in the World. SLAMBOREE SOUND SYSTEM : Slamboree Soundsystem is the pocket-sized, globally-mobile, missionary commando unit that we use to prepare the World for a full-scale Slamboree invasion. Comprising the dynamic duo of Musicman Mike Freear and powerhouse vocalist Kathika, the Soundsystem packs all the essential Slambo elements into a concentrated dose of fun. Over the years Freear and Kathika have set dance floors alight from USA to Australia, Panama to Russia and everywhere in-between. This high energy bass-filled behemoth is not one to be missed! Omega Nebula: Electronic future-dub duo OMEGA NEBULA are a force. Their music takes the most powerful elements of dub reggae and dubstep and rolls them into uplifting, emotionally weighted anthems with a unique sonic identity. Taking influence from the UK sound system scene, dub clubs and bass driven subcultures, their huge sound is heart shaking, their message profound, and their energy invigorating. Woody Woodpickaz: Established for St Patrick's Day 2022, Woody Woodpickaz offers a bass heavy DJ set oscillating between Dub, Trap, Downtempo & many more genres depending on the vibe in the room, coupled with eccentric live banjo licks and bouzouki melodies for the eyes of the public. They have recently joined the independant Bristol Nectar Collective. Combining Portuguese Joy@'s reggae dub background along Christof's French/Irish folk and metal experience makes a contagious show for the crowd. Miss Firefly: Miss Firefly is a DJ from Bristol/ Mid Wales, who loves to play funk, disco, reggae, hip hop and house music on vinyl. Her passion for music and collecting tunes started in 1995, alongside her brother DJ Sammy String. Early musical inspirations came from the house party legends DIY and Smokescreen sound systems. She has played at countless Bristol and Mid-Wales parties and weddings, as well as Boomtown, Free Rotation and Shindig Festivals. --- THE LOUNGES --- CONTRABAND CIRCUS - ABANDONED CIRCUS GROUNDS STAGE Nestled between the enchanted forests, Join Contraband Circus and explore the abandoned circus grounds that lay almost forgotten. Expect - Jungle / Hardcore / Balkan / Balkan-tek / Speedbass / Donk Alongside immersive Circus decor & Circus acts The lineup! VINYL JUNKIE: Viinyl Junkie is a name woven deep into the fabric of UK Rave Culture. Since'91, the Bristol-based DJ and producer has been championing Hardcore, Jungle and Drum & Bass - Long before the algorithms caught up. cutting his teeth on the early pirate stations and warehouse ciruits, he went on to play for some of the uinderground's biggest institutions, including Universe, Fantazia, Fusion, Jungle Fever and countless others! ANNA PRANK: Anna Prank is a Bristol-based DJ Known tor her dynamic performances and distinctive blend of Oldskool and Newskool breakbeat hardcore. Originating from Bristol’s P.R.A.N.K Free Party Sound System. Throughout her career, Anna has graced the stages of several notable festivals, including Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown Fair, and Balter Festival. Her performances at these events have been celebrated for their vibrant energy and seamless fusion of various electronic music subgenres. GYPSYNDICATE: Lacquered in the rich musical tapestries of India and the Balkans, deliciously and filthily entwined with the unbridled spirit of the UK underground rave scene, and interminably defying all conventional cultural and sonic boundaries. Dynamic, eloquent and colossal. From the vibrant heritage of several distinct musical worlds, the Gypsyndicate sound weaves together traditional melodies with complex rhythms of ancient lands, adorned with the raw power and intensity of heavy metal, hip-hop and hardtek. Pushing ethnofusion forward into its inevitable marriage with the UK rave scene, they bring the sarangi to the soundsystem and the darbuka to the dancefloor. DJ SAFE N SOUND: UKG 4x4 and Donk of the safest level PPE must be worn at all times KYMERIC: Jungle, Techno, Hardcore and anything else in between and beyond. Breaks, Kicks, and Tempos. DIRTY CHRONIC Mosh pit-inducing, politically Infused Tek and Core! KURWAKORE Expect all things heavy, fun and fast! Walkaround performances hosted by Invisible Circus: Aerial Acts, Stilt Walkers, Walk Around Fantasy characters. MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!! Join us in celebrating the magic of New Years Eve. Together, let's make this a night to remember. See you at Ashton Court Mansion! Tickets must be bought in advance, they will not be available to purchase on the door. Artspace Lifespace are a charity. All profits support artists looking for spaces in Bristol. We do this because it is necessary to continue to provide affordable places for new artists, performers and grassroots organisations to continue their journey. Meanwhile, the GREAT HALL and SNUG will be taken over by Invisible Circus and Vookoo Collective—filling the spaces with aerial artists, stilt walkers, fantasy creatures, lush décor and immersive soundscapes. DJs Heni C and CDQ will keep the energy flowing deep into the night. #artspaceevents

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