Electronic music pioneers Roni Size Reprazent have announced a landmark UK tour for June 2027, celebrating three decades of their Mercury Prize-winning album, New Forms.
Released in 1997, the platinum-selling record revolutionized drum and bass by fusing electronic production with live instrumentation. Hailing from Bristol's vibrant Full Cycle scene, Roni Size, alongside collaborators DJ Krust, DJ Die, and Suv, carved out a unique sonic identity that blended jazz, soul, hip-hop, and funk. Their genre-defining work famously triumphed at the 1997 Mercury Music Prize against heavyweights like Radiohead and The Prodigy.
Thirty years later, the collective is heading back on the road to perform as a full live band. Led by Roni Size on keys, the lineup features vocalists Dynamite MC and Onallee, bassist Si John, live drums, and additional keyboard players to recreate timeless anthems like "Brown Paper Bag" and "Watching Windows."
Furthermore, fellow drum and bass pioneers Fabio & Grooverider will join the tour as special guests for all dates outside of London.
Tour Dates
Thu 3 June: Bournemouth O2 Academy
Fri 4 June: Birmingham O2 Academy
Sat 5 June: London - Brixton O2 Academy
Thu 10 June: Leeds O2 Academy
Fri 11 June: Nottingham Rock City
Sat 12 June: Newcastle NX
Thu 17 June: Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse
Fri 18 Glasgow: Barrowlands
Fri 25 Bristol: Sounds Canons Marsh Amphitheatre
Ticket Information
Pre-sale: Wednesday, 7th October at 10:00 AM (Access via arep.co/m/roni-size)
General sale: Friday, 9th October at 10:00 AM (Tickets via roni-size.com)
Reflecting on the milestone, Roni Size shared, "30 years ago we started something that was never supposed to stand still. Three decades later, the sound is still moving forward. Reprazent are back — 30 years, one legacy, and a whole new journey." This upcoming tour promises an unmissable celebration of electronic music history.
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