Music

2023 Artists

Day-by-day music schedule: Friday 4th August David Rodigan Yazmin Lacey Artful Dodger Kele Le Roc Teshay Makeda Fabio Randall Ed Solo Deekline Folkadelix Aura Twenty 4 Karat Phazeman Rosza Pablo Forever Cocao David Burnage YYPPFD’s Mike Fillery & The Other Two EMG Sounds Deano Pressure Saturday 5th August Gentleman’s Dub Club Mungo’s Hi-Fi feat Eva Lazarus Greg Wilson The Nextmen Ketekalles mustbejohn Menendez Brothers Muva of Earth Yamäya Nukhil Beats Nolan Kangaroo Moon Andy Lemay Buddha Triangle Aimee Iris Planetman Seany Clarke Konshuss_one Attic Omatic Sunday 6th August Secret headliner** BCUC Jazzie B Mychelle Mamas Gun Dread Centre Dimitri Nakov Dub Athlete Ellie Talbian Desert Sound Colony Cuppa T Rafiki Ravi Freeman Ederlezi Portia Cocks Täis Bean Bob Hillary Lily Ramona The Peace Lillies Malin Anderson Caitlin AM Citog The Thomas Heppell Band Cara Knox Soul Trip

David Rodigan

David Rodigan is regarded by many as one of the world finest broadcasters, DJ and champions of reggae music ever. Winner of countless sound clashes over his 40 years in the business, he’s broken boundaries and won hearts across the globe. He can include the World Clash title, the Red Bull Culture Clash belt, multiple Sony…

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Gentleman’s Dub Club

Having built a reputation for delivering energetic live shows, the group have played for crowds from Goa to Glastonbury. Their records remain within the top 40 of the iTunes store album reggae charts since release, hailing support from some of the UK’s most prominent underground representatives including Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), Rob Da Bank…

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Yazmin Lacey

Yazmin Lacey sings with the directness and emotional clarity of classic soul. Having written in her bedroom for her whole life, she began to play acoustic shows in 2014. As her reputation grew locally in Nottingham, she came to meet the diverse group of musicians who would form her band.Together, they’ve written an EP which…

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BCUC

BCUC is a live music-performing band from Soweto, South Africa. Our music derives from a blend of genres across the ages. We draw inspiration from Indigenous music that is not exposed in the mainstream. We sing ritual songs, around the fire hood songs; shebeen songs, church songs and we infuse them with raps and a…

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Jazzie B

Jazzie B, founding member of Soul II Soul, is an in-demand DJ; playing out as far afield as the USA, Dubai and Croatia, and rocking prestigious houses such as the Lovebox Festival; the Southport Weekender; the Baltic Festival; and the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash at London’s Roundhouse in 2010, in which Jazzie’s club…

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Artful Dodger

Artful Dodger is an English R&B and garage band from the city of Southampton, which became famous through its 2-step hits, and gave Craig David’s career a boost after he appeared on their No. 2 hit, “Re-Rewind”, in December 1999. The band originally consisted of Mark Hill and Pete Devereux, but Devereux left prior to…

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Kele Le Roc

Kele Le Roc is a British-born R&B/Garage singer who released her debut album “Everybody’s Somebody” in June 1999. Two singles were taken from the album, “Little Bit of Lovin’” and “My Love”, both of which charted within the UK top ten. Despite the latter winning a MOBO award for “Best Single”, Kele was dropped by…

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Mungo’s Hi Fi & Eva Lazarus

Mungo’s Hi Fi are a dub reggae, dancehall and dubstep soundsystem in the original roots tradition based in Glasgow. Tom Tattersall, Douglas Paine and Craig Macleod debuted in 2001 with Wickedness feat Brother Culture on London’s Dubhead label, taking the dub world by storm and getting heavy plays from Jah Shaka and Iration Steppas.  The…

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Ketekalles

Ketekalles is a group of women formed in 2016. Their discourse is unlike any other, transgressive, sincere, intelligent—they give us tools to sustain ourselves emotionally in the system and propose other ways to build ourselves as a collective.  They merge all urban styles without fear: rumba, funk, hip-hop, soul, rock, pop, even trap; it is…

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Fabio

A legendary DJ with his fingers firmly on the pulse since the 1980s, Fabio, along with DJ partner Grooverider, has been at the forefront of dance music since the emergence of acid house and an essential force in the transition from rave music into hardcore and eventually drum & bass.

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Randall

Try having a conversation about the rave scene, breakbeat culture or Jungle/D&B and not mention the name Randall. Impossible. The DJs DJ, most if not all in the industry will claim Randall as one of their major inspirations. The truth is, Randall IS Drum & Bass. Nearly 25 years in the game and his selection…

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Mychelle

Hackney-born singer, songwriter and guitarist Mychelle pursued music from a young age and 2021 saw her releasing her debut single The Way which fed into her debut EP Closure.  Following on from that she has continued into 2022 releasing more music including Younger Self and the ENNY featured Forbidden Fruit. Now gearing up for several live performances Mychelle has dropped her…

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Mamas Gun

Mamas Gun are a five-piece band based in London, fronted by singer/composer/producer Andy Platts. Platts is backed by bassist Cameron Dawson, keyboardist Dave “Eighties” Burnell Oliver, guitarist Terry “Spiller” Lewis, and drummer Chris Boot. The band’s homage to ’70s and early-’80s-era blue-eyed soul conjures everyone from Hall & Oates to Todd Rundgren and the Doors.…

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The Nextmen

The Nextmen are a production/songwriting hip-hop duo consisting of Dom Search (aka Dominic Betmead) and Brad Baloo (aka Brad Ellis). Born and raised in Cambridge, they are based in London. Their music fuses U.K. soul and reggae with a hip-hop foundation. They also run their own independent record label, Custom Records, a joint venture with…

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muva of Earth

muva of Earth is an alternative jazz singer and ASCENDING SOULSTRESS from tribe ‘Crown of Ọṣun’ in Yorubaland, Nigeria. Born and raised in London and growing up in both London & Kent under the influence of Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé. Moving back to London in her teenage years marks an important moment for muva of…

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Menendez brothers

Consisting of twin DJ duo Eniz and Deniz.These DJ’s are known to continuously throw down some of the most fun and enjoyable sets.Expect nothing but positive vibes when these DJ’s come to Good Vibrations Society. Growing up in the southern Colombian province of Putumayo, the Menendez brothers heard their first taste of music at local…

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mustbejohn

Emerging artist ‘mustbejohn’ brings a unique sound that draws influences from house , garage, UK Rap and more.Honest lyrics accompanied by melodic beats to form a new diverse sound for listeners. Heavily inspired by his surroundings and expresses a new sense of relatability through his music. His last EP ‘Left The Bags Behind’ has since…

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Kangaroo Moon

Kangaroo Moon is a psyche-celtic folk fusion ensemble formed in 1988 and currently based in Glastonbury, UK. Mark Robson, Matt Ledgar, David Williams and Elliet Mackrell were the originators, with different lineups over the years and Robson being the only constant member GUITARISTS: Jerry Bewley, Steve Berry (down under)BOUZOUKI/MANDOLIN/GUITAR: Longtime Kanga Dave Williams – also…

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Nikhil Beats

With his most recent single ‘Thrills’ featuring wordsmith Kieron Boothe, producer and instrumentalist Nikhil Beats has been making waves within the underground London music scene including intricate production and broad versatility with a plethora of musicians. Having previously collaborated with DIVINEANGEL, KeepVibesNear, Safiyyah, Finn Foxell, Danny Sanchez, Xadi and more, we’re back with another instalment…

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Nolan

Once turned down by a Shoreditch DJ agency for being “too much of a maverick DJ” because he wouldn’t stick to one sound, NOLAN has always been one to read the crowd and deliver, regardless of whatever the genre du jour might be. Drawing on a vast array of influences from Disco to House, Funk…

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Ravi Freeman

As well as being a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, songwriter and one of the longest established Western players of the kora, Ravi also leads Voice Activation Events. These events are the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, tribal cultures and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon. There…

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Portia Cocks

Portia Cocks is a singer-songwriter from Sussex. Drawing from Country and Folk influences, as well as Trad Irish music, Portia’s songs are both personal and poetic with a voice that lands an emotional punch.

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Ederlezi

Formed in the lockdown summer of 2020, Ederlezi are a boat-dwelling duo. They spend their days meandering the London Thames, taking inspiration from the places they go and the people they meet.  Their music seeks to capture that indefinable something that resounds in the stories of lives lived with passion: addiction and anger and civil…

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Twenty4Carat

Kelly aka 24KARAT from Tunbridge Wells got into the Hardcore and Jungle sounds way back in the early 90s by tuning into pirate radio stations Weekend Rush, Pulse and the legendary Kool FM. Hooked on the new sounds of urban Britain he started buying and collecting vinyl as a young teenager and flyers for his…

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Cuppa T

Music is by far my greatest love, especially reggae… it seems to sing to my heart in a special way. I’m also an original junglist, bass goes straight to my soul. The music I play mostly reflects these influences: heavy basslines with reggae samples and remixes. I have a love & appreciation of oldschool riddims…

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Deano Pressure

Deano Pressure is a Hastings based DJ who is new to town. He has been playing at bars, clubs and festivals internationally and nationally since 1998. His career so far has seen him play at venues in Ibiza, Tokyo, Berlin, Paris, Prague as well as many of the best bars and clubs in Brighton and…

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Seany Clarke

Brighton-based singer-songwriter Seany Clarke delivers an “intriguing take on 21st century life”embracing elements of folk and soul with individual flair. Driven by his percussive finger-styleacoustic guitar, Seany’s down-to-earth sound is often sung with irony, pathos and playfulness.Artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and John Martyn inspire him. But theyare just part of a rich woven tapestry of influences…

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Sanctuary opening ceremony with Pablo and cacao

It is the main ingredient for Chocolate and the best of the best, just as matcha tea has a Ceremonial grade, so does Cacao. We are very lucky to have established a direct link with Ashaninka Communities in Peru. This Cacao is pure, organic, unroasted, minimally processed and wild grown heirloom beans, ethically sourced from…

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Malin Andersson

With influences ranging from Joni Mitchell, Rosie Carney and Anna Ternheim, Swedish artist Malin Andersson delicately creates her unique blend of sensitively stylized folk. Her last two singles from upcoming album ‘Space to Feel’, recently gained plays on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Ulster. Malin’s inspiration takes place from a delicate and minimal soundscapes that…

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AtticOmatic

AtticOmatic emanates a dark, brooding yet uplifting formulation of Jazz, Hip Hop, and Spoken Word with Post-Punk sensibilities. As if absorbing their musical influences through a kaleidoscope. ‘Each one of them is a cog in a futuristic machine, all knowing where each other will be at any given point in their musical cycle’ (sussexmusicmag).

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Aimee

Often described as ‘the human equivalent of sunshine,’ with a contagious positivity: Brighton based singer songwriter Aimee Iris writes playful, heartfelt lyrics that take you on a journey as her passionate, warm vocals create a feel-good atmosphere. With influences such as Sara Bareilles and Ben Platt, Aimee creates a pop, musical theatre fusion with intricate vocal stylings and up-beat catchy…

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Konshuss_One

Konshuss_One is a lyricist and messenger of truth from Tiger Bay, Cardiff. By opening the eyes of others to their truths, primarily through the expression of the spoken word, hip-hop, and experimental music, his aim has always been to uplift the collective vibration and bring forth more self-awareness and love. His truths are blueprints for others to learn from, merging…

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Buddha Triangle

Buddha Triangle write songs about love, sex and food. They appreciate the good things in life while at the same time providing listeners with a social commentary, delivered through thought-provoking stories of our modern world with care awareness and humour. Their main aim? To bring joy into peoples lives.  They bring together an eclectic mix…

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Planetman

Planetman is a reggae and world artist with a message of unity and music to move your feet and warm your heart.  2023 will see the release of Planetman’s 3rd studio album, which will be featuring the song Take Me As I Am – a collaboration with dub producer extraordinaire GAUDI (Steel Pulse, Lee Scratch…

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SoulTrip

SoulTrip, the female-fronted collective, infuses smooth RnB vocals into the art of Jazz and Neo-Soul. Formed in the heart of South London, they’re known for captivating ways of spreading soul-binding peace, happiness and knowledge through their music. Their performances are garnered with praise from the youth of today and their sound revisits what makes music…

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DJ Miss guided Angel

Tess ( DJ Miss guided Angel) has been facilitating dance, movement and meditation groups since 2007. She is a lover of all types of dance, meditation, music, breathwork and many other nourishing things. Tess bridges cultures through her enchanting melodies and music.  From Traditional medicine songs to funky upbeat tracks to get you moving.Tess trained as a cacao Practitioner with…

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GVS22 Lineup
GVS21 Line up