Funky Drummer & Phonetics team up an enormous lineup of live tropical music and underground global dance music. Recently celebrating their 3rd & 26th birthdays; Funky Drummer & Phonetics are pulling out all the stops with this 3 room party at the legendary Yellow Arch Studios. Two of the most respected sound systems in the North: Raze Sound System & Bosun Sound, alongside our stunning laser and lighting displays. We welcome a 10-piece tropical band with deep roots in Sheffield, alongside a headline DJ making a rare UK appearance, flying in from Belgium... Add nine more DJs and a DJ/MC crew from @brighterdaysfamily, including two headline UK tour dates. Here’s the lineup: Jamz Supernova A household name in the UK underground & global dace music landscape, she has been described as "one of the leading next generation DJs in the UK." Jamz is the label head for the seminal label Future Bounce and award winning radio host on BBC6 Music. Through her vibrant DJ sets, Jamz is a mainstay at festivals and clubs worldwide, spinning an eclectic mix of broken beat, UK funky, Bass, techno and beyond at the likes of We Out Here Festival, Worldwide, Glastonbury, Shambala & more. She joins us on her Dance Around The World Tour, as a perfect headline DJ for our event that hones in on the global underground. Drymbago & Luzmira Zerpa - "I play at least 2 tunes at every gig and mayhem ensues” (Mr. Scruff). Fronted by the prolific Venezuelan singer/songwriter Luzmira Zerpa the North Wales based Drymbago (pronounced Drum-bay-go) have quietly built a reputation for delivering some of the hottest live Tropical dance-floor orientated music currently to be found in the UK. Inspired by the rhythms and melodies of the Carribbean, Latin America and Africa the ten piece create a unique take that is inspired, joyful and respectful. They have performed all over the UK and Europe and at festivals including We Out Here, Shambala, Green Man, WOMAD, Secret Garden Party, Tonnau and many others. Lefto Early Bird - Joining us from the heart of Brussels, Lefto Early Bird blends genres with unparalleled finesse over a dazzling three-decade career. There are very few DJ's worldwide who can claim to have earned their reputation on the back of supporting music alone. Lefto is a bold taste maker. As a multi award multi-award-winning host on Kiosk Radio, The Lot Radio, Worldwide FM and more, he has received critical acclaim from Rough Trade, Gilles Peterson, MTV and many others. This Sheffield appearance is very special one ;) Brighter Days Family - Joining us from London, three members of the notorious Brighter Days Family join us in the warehouse. After absolutely filling it up and it shutting down at festivals like WeOutHere and, we are beyond excited to welcome them for a DJ & Live set. Samtheman - An innovative producer, DJ and co-founder of Brighter Days Family alongside IZCO. Born and raised in Hackney, Samtheman draws inspiration from the musical histories of Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas, combining these influences with London’s ever-evolving club culture. Reeko - Growing up in Tottenham, Reek0 finds himself flipping the switch, expressing those conversational narratives of life’s endeavors; raw and honest, yet a melodic and imaginative wordsmith. Combining his intricately interwoven bars with an effortless flow, his refreshing presence and his insatiable curiosity leads him to explore new territories. Camile Munn joins on vocals. A rising star in from London, that has opened for Yussef Dayes on his Experience Tour in Bristol and Brighton, while appearances at We Out Here, Worldwide Festival and V&A Music is Black have further raised her profile. Ru Robinson - a long-time global beat rocker and tropical selecta based in Bristol. Ru does a lot for the scene as programmer of the Jam Jar in Bristol & the Mez Yard at Glastonbury festival- two hubs for global music! Ru has bags of experience, annually featuring at events in the U.K, like Glastonbury & Shambala Festival and further afield, including a main stage appearance at Ugandas Nyege Nyege Festival. Peter Rabbit / Funky Drummer Collective Chris Welch Mashytka Lily C Daymark (Bosun Sound) Nonatron Entry Info: - Last guaranteed entry for ticket holders is 12:30 - 1-in 1-out at 12:30 - This event will sell-out - Limited tickets will be available for £25 on the door