Today is the last day to enter our David Rodigan competition to win a pair of tickets to see him alongside his handpicked ‘Ramjam’ line up in Bristol on Friday. We’ve given youthreeopportunities to enter thus far, so make sure your name’s in the hat. We will announce the winner via Twitter this afternoon.
In Oxford this Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend there’s a massive line up of events, starting on Thursday and going through to Monday morning. With us now off until next week, you’ll find all the details for Oxford biggest Caribbean inspired parties after the jump…
Today we return to Cowley Road for Lord ‘av Mercy! with only the best music from (and inspire by) the Caribbean. Expect a hefty dose of reggae from 8pm before we smash through with a hearty portion of dancehall and soca till midnight. It’s free all and vibes are guaranteed; don’t miss out. After the jump we’ve got a round up of local happenings, including a verdict in the Hi-Lo owner case and some new shows from Count Skylarkin.
The Jubilee bank holiday weekend is shaping up very smartly in and around the OX postcode. Yesterday we supplied you with the details of the Curtis Lynch and DJ Shepdog dance on the Sunday, and our ticket competition for David Rodigan in Bristol is still running. On the Saturday night, the promoters that brought Rodigan and Frankie Paul to Oxford in the last year return to the Bullingdon Arms with a very special show from King Tubby’s Soundsystem.
A regular fixture at Notting Hill Carnival, King Tubby’s Soundsystem should need no introduction. Having established in 1970, the soundsystem has toured the UK in an array of formats (joined by various MCs) for over forty years. Expect classic reggae, dub, dancehall and everything in between. Here’s a clip of last year’s NHC, blazing Mavado’s Mockingbird:
It’s just eight quid before 11pm and support comes from local legend (and Skylarkin’ Soundsystem’s don) Count Skylarkin’ and residents Set It Off Sound, running tunes till 3am. Get on the Facebook page for all the information and look out for a further preview next week.
Four years ago The Skatalites were one of the last acts to perform on the old Zodiac stage. This weekend they return to the revamped venue to celebrate over fifty years of existence. The UK tour, which takes in Leeds, Manchester, Brighton and London, as well as Oxford’s show on Saturday 26th May, holds a higher significance following the death of one of the founding members Lloyd Brevett earlier this month. Six weeks ago we ran our first preview, giving you an opportunity to kop tickets for £10 thanks to our friends in Dubwisr, who are lending support on the evening. Don’t sleep on it, check the links and buy your friends tickets here.
