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Doors: 9.30pm - 4amFriday 8th Nov
The Jam Jar, Bristol
10 years of home-made, high energy, tropical beats! Come help the Hippo celebrate with a journey through all of his favourite styles including Reggae, Hip Hop, Jazz, Afrobeat, Samba, Latin grooves, Dancehall, Jungle, Tropical D&B, Global Bass & beyond!
Over his 10 years of releasing music he has garnered praise from icons such as Sir David Rodigan, Don Letts, Craig Charles & Jeremiah Asiamiah who've played his tracks on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio 6.
"Clever stuff right... very cool!" Sir David Rodigan, BBC 1Xtra 2015
He also leads hybrid live/electronic group Hippo Sound System who fuse afro-latin grooves with sound system culture, and events brand Tropical Tea Party who're much loved for their immersive decor and exciting artists programmed by the hippo!
listen:
socials:
www.instagram.com/djhiphoppapotamus/
www.facebook.com/DJHiphoppapotamus/
Also featuring special guests....
~ Jinx In Dub ~
Legendary long time Dj & Producer of multi-genre ragga rave fusion! With many epic productions under his belt from hip hop through garage, breaks, dub to jungle! He's played at some of the best festivals and parties in the world with well over 10 years s of experience himself, and an original inspirer as well as supportive friend to the hippo! ❤️ Lets make him feel welcome on his trip down from Lancashire!
listen:
https://on.soundcloud.com/aPRShgvEXDDY9Dt76
socials:
www.instagram.com/jinx_in_dub/
www.facebook.com/Jinx.in.dub/
~ Fizzy Gillespie ~
Vintage remix extraordinaire from electro swing to reggae dnb and tropical bangers! His positive energy is infectious and he has a rock solid reputation for bringing the warm, wholesome festival vibes! Aswell as his fantastic DJ sets Fizzy is one of the hardest working men in the roots music scene in the UK, as he leads the promotions at Hootannanny Brixton and is also a core member of the Boomtown team... he works tirelessly to promote good vibes!
listen:
https://soundcloud.com/djfizzygillespie
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/fizzygillespie/
https://www.facebook.com/DJFizzyGillespie/?locale=en_GB
~ Sandi ~
Sandi AKA George Sandilands, the originator of Tropical Tea Party, and long time inspirer and mentor to the hippo! George has never let rules define what he does in life... especially DJ-ing! He and the hippo bonded early on over a love of multi-genre music and Dj sets that fuse multiple vibes at once! Lets see what he pulls out of the bag for this one!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Jam Jar Bristol, 12 Eugene Street, Bristol, BS5 0TN, United Kingdom,Bristol, United Kingdom
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