Bass Culture Clash at Roundhouse with Lil Simz and Stylo G

In May 2014 the transatlantic bass adventure continues with a new set of top artists repping Brazil and the UK, showcasing the deepest currents in bass music today.

This year’s line up features chart-topping dancehall don Stylo G, rising UK hip-hop star Little Simz, the voice of Bahian reggae Soraia Drummond and sound-system action from Brazilian dub pioneers Ministereo Publico and riddim party masters Jus Now.

Celebrating Jamaica’s global musical influence and the artists taking things forward, in 2014 Bass Culture Clash returns to the Roundhouse and The Great Escape with Brazil x England - breaking borders, mashing genres and connecting artists with new audiences and, crucially, with each other. Proudly presenting the sounds of the world’s bass capitals, Bass Culture Clash salutes the roots and champions the future.

Alongside the music showcases, and adding a new element to the Bass Culture Clash experience, industry takeover days will be held at Roundhouse on 26 April and 3 May, featuring panels and workshops.

Saturday 3rd May 2014 ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON - 19:30-23:30
£5 entry
Lil Simz (UK)
Ministereo Publico (BRAZIL)
JUS NOW (UK + TRINIDAD)
Soraia Drummond (BRAZIL)
Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH,
www.roundhouse.org.uk - £5

Thursday 8th May 2014 THE GREAT ESCAPE, BRIGHTON - 12:00-16:00
Stylo G (UK)
Ministereo Publico (BRAZIL)
JUS NOW (UK + TRINIDAD)
Soraia Drummond (BRAZIL)
Audio Brighton, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TL
www.greatescapefestival.com - free entry with festival wristband

Industry takeover dates:

26th April & 3rd May 2014 ROUNDHOUSE, LONDON from 10.00 am
Roundhouse , Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH
www.roundhouse.org.uk - £5

DJ Clash - Saturday 26th April and Saturday 3rd May 10am-4pm
Spend two days working with Bass Culture professional DJs, learning about the Bass Culture genre, sharing tunes and techniques with other DJs and perform at the Bass Culture showcase event at the Roundhouse. (Ages 16-25)

Demo Surgery - Saturday 3rd May 10am-4pm
On this all-day intensive you will work with top name Bass Culture producers to develop your existing tracks. You will get tips in song structure, recording techniques and production and get expert advice to take your music to the next level. To take part in this project please send 2 examples of your music to music.projects@roundhouse.org.uk by Friday 18th April. (Ages 16-25)

Bass Is the Place Industry Panel – Saturday 3rd May 4.30pm-6pm
This panel will discuss the growing infrastructure that has developed around bass music – festivals, touring, labels and media platforms. It will also take a look at the challenges and international horizons of a vibrant underground scene that has gone global and offer expert advice about taking the next step with your music. Panel: Jack Robinson (Outlook Festival) Ben Ryan (Blue Lotus), Tej Adeleye (journalist). Chair: Crispin Parry, British Underground.