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"St Paul’s 2025 flagship happening with the ‘the sassiest DJ crew in town’. After their historic queer takeover of the Radical Roots stage in 2023, Booty Bass return to Carnival duties serving femme-fronted NRG For those who wish to D.A.N.C.E. Expect only the finest wile out bass anthems across the afro-diasporic dancehall / roots / baile / afrobeats / UKF / Latinx spectrum. "
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A clubnight held at Circomedia on Saturday 5th July. The event starts at 20:00.
As part of the Back-A-Yard Programme, St Pauls Carnival is proud to present a high-energy night of bold beats and cultural celebration with the one and only Booty Bass at Circomedia for Carnival Day 2025!
Bringing their signature blend of Afro-diasporic bass, radical joy, and unapologetic self-expression, Booty Bass will take over the space with an electrifying soundscape inspired by sound system culture, activism, and the enduring spirit of resistance.
In the spirit of this year’s Carnival theme, ‘Roots of Resistance’, this event is more than a party it's a fundraiser, a community gathering, and a powerful celebration of queerness, intersectionality, and the cultural power of music.
Featuring:
- Booty Bass
- Krowned Kollective
Krowned Kollective are a community-driven, all-female collective bringing sisterhood, empowerment, and vibes.
Expect an inclusive, empowering space where basslines meet belonging and the dancefloor becomes a site of celebration and resistance.
All ticket sales support the future of St Pauls Carnival, helping us continue to honour the legacy of the Windrush generation, the Bristol Bus Boycott, and the cultural movements that shaped this city.
Entry requirements: 18+
Bringing their signature blend of Afro-diasporic bass, radical joy, and unapologetic self-expression, Booty Bass will take over the space with an electrifying soundscape inspired by sound system culture, activism, and the enduring spirit of resistance.
In the spirit of this year’s Carnival theme, ‘Roots of Resistance’, this event is more than a party it's a fundraiser, a community gathering, and a powerful celebration of queerness, intersectionality, and the cultural power of music.
Featuring:
- Booty Bass
- Krowned Kollective
Krowned Kollective are a community-driven, all-female collective bringing sisterhood, empowerment, and vibes.
Expect an inclusive, empowering space where basslines meet belonging and the dancefloor becomes a site of celebration and resistance.
All ticket sales support the future of St Pauls Carnival, helping us continue to honour the legacy of the Windrush generation, the Bristol Bus Boycott, and the cultural movements that shaped this city.
Entry requirements: 18+
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