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A clubnight held at Strange Brew on Saturday 8th April. The event starts at 18:00.
NormCore marathon event at Strange Brew is back for the Easter Bank Holiday edition.
- 8th APRIL '23, 18.00 til 4.00
LINEUP:
- A VERY VERY SPECIAL GUEST TBA
We want to keep you on your toes.
From an underground scene never explored before a Strange Brew Debut which will be announced a week before the event.
- KATATONIC SILENTIO
BRISTOL DEBUT!!
The Italian beatsmith, first on Bristol NormCore and then on ILIAN TAPE, Kata s one of the raising star of the electronic music scene around Europe.
Her unique sound signature will be express first in a LIVE set and the as dj during the night.
- FFT
We still have in our mind his set last year at Standing Stones.
FFT will be release a new album in the next few weeks with BNC.
Check his incredible work for the Glaswegian NUMBERS, this mysterious off the grid figure is one of the most respected producer and dj around.
- BRUCE
The local hero on the scene from more then a decade will step up with something very very special.
- RUFFHOUSE (PESSIMIST, KARIM MAAS, VEGA)
Strange Brew Debut.
The reunion which everyone is talking about.
When those three combined their forces and founded RUFFHOUSE the underground was never the same.
- SISTER EFFECT
Bristol Debut! Italian DJ and Selector, and founder of "anonima luci", a life spent collecting records and djing in Italy and around Europe, slamming DnB and Jungle, most recently going on a different path exploring new psychedelic sounds, check her regular show on Radio Raheem (MI).
- KINLAW presents "WELD" LIVE
Bristol based king of Avon will present his new fatigue: WELD.
With an all team of MC's and Rapper (Dali, D.Ham, Franco Franco, Birthmark) this will be a live to do not miss.
- MILLIE MCKEE
Our favourite selector we had the pleasure to enjoy the last couple of years, owner of an incredible record collection, a lots of rare gems collected all over the places, we expect a mystical journey.
- JUNIOR
Strange Brew Debut.
One of the most exciting and interesting dj out there. Regularly resident of NOODS with his Motion Sickness.
- ROSE AGAIN B2B LAD ANDREW'S
The LANDLORD of Mickey Zoggs will combine energy with the NormCore sound engineer Rob, those two will introduce you to Qualitex sound system.
The Mighty QUALITEX SOUND SYSTEM will be installed for one of the heaviest sound experiences in the country
- Qualitex Sound System:
Kutty is the name behind this amazing sound , this legendary figure , as well as building his own system, started to craft for other people at the beginning of 2000 and shipping them even to Jamaica and Gambia.
Some of the first UK dub sounds to use QSS were Word Sound and Power.
Giant systems like Iration Steppas, Aba Shanti-I, Indica Dubs, Imperial Sound Army, Sasha Steppa, are all supplied by the legendary Kutty"family" .
Now multiple sound systems around the world are using QSS boxes!
- A unique light/visual experience will be entrusted to RXX TX.
NB It's a long event so Food will be served on the venue if you want a delicious boost of energy.
Entry requirements:
- 8th APRIL '23, 18.00 til 4.00
LINEUP:
- A VERY VERY SPECIAL GUEST TBA
We want to keep you on your toes.
From an underground scene never explored before a Strange Brew Debut which will be announced a week before the event.
- KATATONIC SILENTIO
BRISTOL DEBUT!!
The Italian beatsmith, first on Bristol NormCore and then on ILIAN TAPE, Kata s one of the raising star of the electronic music scene around Europe.
Her unique sound signature will be express first in a LIVE set and the as dj during the night.
- FFT
We still have in our mind his set last year at Standing Stones.
FFT will be release a new album in the next few weeks with BNC.
Check his incredible work for the Glaswegian NUMBERS, this mysterious off the grid figure is one of the most respected producer and dj around.
- BRUCE
The local hero on the scene from more then a decade will step up with something very very special.
- RUFFHOUSE (PESSIMIST, KARIM MAAS, VEGA)
Strange Brew Debut.
The reunion which everyone is talking about.
When those three combined their forces and founded RUFFHOUSE the underground was never the same.
- SISTER EFFECT
Bristol Debut! Italian DJ and Selector, and founder of "anonima luci", a life spent collecting records and djing in Italy and around Europe, slamming DnB and Jungle, most recently going on a different path exploring new psychedelic sounds, check her regular show on Radio Raheem (MI).
- KINLAW presents "WELD" LIVE
Bristol based king of Avon will present his new fatigue: WELD.
With an all team of MC's and Rapper (Dali, D.Ham, Franco Franco, Birthmark) this will be a live to do not miss.
- MILLIE MCKEE
Our favourite selector we had the pleasure to enjoy the last couple of years, owner of an incredible record collection, a lots of rare gems collected all over the places, we expect a mystical journey.
- JUNIOR
Strange Brew Debut.
One of the most exciting and interesting dj out there. Regularly resident of NOODS with his Motion Sickness.
- ROSE AGAIN B2B LAD ANDREW'S
The LANDLORD of Mickey Zoggs will combine energy with the NormCore sound engineer Rob, those two will introduce you to Qualitex sound system.
The Mighty QUALITEX SOUND SYSTEM will be installed for one of the heaviest sound experiences in the country
- Qualitex Sound System:
Kutty is the name behind this amazing sound , this legendary figure , as well as building his own system, started to craft for other people at the beginning of 2000 and shipping them even to Jamaica and Gambia.
Some of the first UK dub sounds to use QSS were Word Sound and Power.
Giant systems like Iration Steppas, Aba Shanti-I, Indica Dubs, Imperial Sound Army, Sasha Steppa, are all supplied by the legendary Kutty"family" .
Now multiple sound systems around the world are using QSS boxes!
- A unique light/visual experience will be entrusted to RXX TX.
NB It's a long event so Food will be served on the venue if you want a delicious boost of energy.
Entry requirements:
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