Saturday 18th October, Bass Candy launches at St Dunstans House, one of Bristol’s best kept secrets: a 17th-century church that only comes alive for one or two weekends each month.

Bass Candy: — live vocalists intertwined with heavyweight rhythms and eclectic DJ sets, spanning alt-R&B, underground bass and global club sounds.

Live performances from ---
Halima (debut from NYC!)
PRVNA (debut from London!)
Badliana
Merce Jade

DJ sets from ---
LEXXI
Merce Jade


Halima

Raised btwn Lagos & London and now based in NYC, Halima draws from a tri-continental well. From early explorations of folk and piano to later studies of jazz & R&B, her sound pulls unapologetically from a broad musical spectrum. Halima's work embodies the intersection of self-discovery, community, & the complexity of life's connections.

Halima’s debut album SWEET TOOTH (Release date September 19th 2025) is a bold declaration of power from an undeniable talent. Seductive, restless, and deeply assured, the record unspools like a night in motion. In the afterglow of her 2024 EP on drink sum wtr, praised by Clash Magazine, The Fader, BBC Radio, and others, the Brooklyn-based, UK/Nigerian musician solidifies her sound and expands it tenfold. If EXU was a spark, SWEET TOOTH is the full burn. Not so much genre-less as "genre-full"; the album spans a bright, lush world where club bangers meet deep ballads in a striking, fully-formed hybrid of honeyed Afro-pop and scorched R&B.

PRVNA

PRVNA is a rising artist and singer-songwriter from South London. With her distinctive style, she showcases her love for an array of genres, making nods to pop, house, and afro. She creates songs with infectious melodies, introspective storytelling, and atmospheric soundscapes.

PRVNA follows her bright and playful debut EP ‘Move My Hips’ with deeper and darker afro tech project ‘Only Light’ March 2025. With monthly releases this year, PRVNA is determined draw her audience to the dance floor committed to making punchy heavy weight dance music.

Whether creating poolside anthems or club-ready bangers, PRVNA’s sound takes listeners on a journey from sunset to sunrise, captivating both easy listeners and dedicated ravers alike. PRVNA is carving out an interesting and exciting lane for herself, and is certainly one to watch.


Badliana

Badliana is an unapologetically bold voice in the UK music scene, fusing dark, heavy beats with hauntingly sweet, seductive vocals. Her sound lives at the intersection of rap, alt-R&B, and underground club culture — hypnotic and raw, where sensuality meets grit. Badliana has captured attention from BBC Radio 1, BBC 1XTRA & Introducing, CRACK, CLASH, Dummy Mag, Mixmag, Rough Trade, and Dekmantel. Her evolution is only gaining momentum.

Merce Jade

Merce Jade shares live vocals and original music from the shoulder-bouncing, neck-rippling corner of sound. fusing an eclectic mix from r&b, hip-hop and reggae to edits and future beats, she brings smooth blends, deep connection and guaranteed vibes.

LEXXI

LEXXI blends bass, breaks, and soulful cuts — a Bristol DJ rooted in sound system culture with an ear for dynamic, unexpected sets and a musical taste that refuses to sit still. LEXXI is known for her bouncy, bass-heavy style — fusing deep low-end, soulful vocals, and percussive grooves with ease. She threads together UK sound system roots with alt-R&B, dancehall, and underground club sounds from across the globe, delivering sets that are dynamic, emotive, and always full of movement. With a bi-weekly show on SWU.FM, she brings the same focused energy whether she’s soundtracking slow afternoons or sweaty dancefloors.



St Dunstans House
18+

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