St Pauls Carnival Map and Set Times.

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“BENZO QUEEN fuse manic carnival energy with raw punk aggression, crafting a sound that's equal parts circus riot and basement show mayhem. This Bristol collective attacks stages like a deranged big band, wielding instruments as weapons of mass disruption.”
From: POHL + Dearthworms + BENZO QUEEN

“Dub Boy has been pushing his own unique fusion of Caribbean carnival and rave culture since the early 2000s. His knack for an earworm and encyclopedic knowledge of music and culture has sent him all over the UK and beyond, becoming a regular fixture at festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Womad & St. Pauls Carnival.”
From: Terrain: Bangers Without Borders

“Founder of Booty Bass, and one of the most exciting musical voices to come out of Bristol, NGAIO has been part of the city's music scene for decades as a raver, vocalist, performer and DJ. Blending genres that have influenced her musical journey you'll hear afrobeats, afrohouse, percussive and Tribal music reflecting her Nigerian ancestry. Latin, reggaeton, moombahton and carnival sounds from her time in South America and naughties edits, dubstep, Grime and Drum & Bass as a long term lover of rave with some jazzy elements and extra bassy bits chucked in for extra flair.”
From: Booty Bass, Femmes on Decks & Mothers in Music

“Stormy J is a true original. She terms her sound "Jab House", a highly energetic and emotive fusion of house, electronic rave, jab-jab and gutter soca music. Jab-house is driven by unapologetic extreme freedom, carnival and festival culture. Making waves in London clubs including Ministry of Sound and Queen of Hoxton, while holding down a weekly show on Select Radio, we are deeply honoured to be bringing Stormy to the Ruffnek dance. *Check out her jab-house mix (youtube link above), seriously this sound is FRESH!”
From: Ruffnek Diskotek

“Did you know that March marks the peak of carnival season around the world? While carnival isn’t widely celebrated in the UK, it’s a vibrant tradition in many cultures—a time of creativity, celebration, and storytelling. From the elaborate masks of Venice to the spirited parades of Brazil and the Caribbean, carnival is a space where art, music, and community come together to honor heritage and imagination.”
From: CARNIVAL✦ MASK MAKING WORKSHOP ✦ Tales Of Becoming