Hippo Sound System Album Launch at The Jam Jar
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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Friday 2nd June. The event starts at 20:00.


Date: Friday 2nd June
Doors: 8pm - 2am
Band performa: Around 10pm
Tickets: https://hdfst.uk/E88748

Celebrating the launch of their debut album Origins, Hippo Sound System bring their explosive live show to the Jam Jar Bristol! (This event was originally happening at Trinity Centre but has now moved to Jam Jar, all tickets are still valid. Apologies for any inconvenience caused)

CHECK OUT the new album here: https://hippo-sound-system.lnk.to/Origins

Lead by DJ Hiphoppapotamus, they explore new fusions of world music with sound system culture with a particular love of Afro-Latin percussive rhythms and heavy bass music such as Jungle, House, Dub and D&B!

Regulars on the festival circuit across the UK since 2018 they have played most major festivals from Glastonbury to Boomtown. And they’re unique, explorative productions have been featured on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra & Radio 6 by Jeremiah Asiamiah, Craig Charles and Don Letts!

So come with them on their psychedelic journey into the jungle, complete with live percussion, brass, vocals and big bad basslines! Supporting DJ sets are being provided by the band’s own DJ Hiphoppapotamus and DJ Mook playing mix of global grooves, reggae, and funky party beats!

WATCH THIS SPACE for special guest vocalists yet to be announced!

Watch their music videos/check previous releases here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3iWa2lGoZA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqZQMyELoGI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvYH8R7-bk

Follow them on socials here:
facebook.com/hipposoundsystem/
instagram.com/hipposoundsystem/

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