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Saturday’s Café Mambo Ibiza ‘Classics Under The Bridge’ serves up timeless Ibiza vibes. Toolroom’s Mark Knight leads the charge, joined by tech house favourite Gok Wan, Space Ibiza icon Brandon Block, and rave pioneers Shades Of Rhythm. Rising star Carly Carmen, who made her debut on Toolroom, adds fresh energy to a lineup built for house lovers. With a unique urban-meets-industrial backdrop, expect an unforgettable atmosphere.

Sunday’s Unitee brings serious bass energy, curated by Radio 1’s Charlie Tee. She’s joined by MC Savvy B, plus Mozey, fresh off his world tour, and Kings Of The Rollers—Serum, Voltage, Bladerunner & Inja—who will tear up the stage. Kool FM’s AMA delivers everything from liquid to heavy rollers, while genre-bending vocalist Catching Cairo adds a fresh twist. Expect sound system-shaking energy throughout the day.

Since launching as a one-day event four years ago, UNDER has evolved into a key player in UK clubbing, attracting global names like Bicep, Michael Bibi, Sub Focus, and Hedex. Its raw under-the-bridge setting contrasts with the beauty of the nearby River Nene, creating an unparalleled rave atmosphere. Giant murals of headline DJs, created by renowned graffiti artists, add to its underground aesthetic.

Tickets are selling fast, with standard tickets at £34.95 + booking fee. VIP options offer queue jump, a raised platform with prime views, private amenities, and a free drink. Payment plans make it accessible for all. Direct trains to Peterborough run regularly, with a 46-minute journey from London Kings Cross.

For an unforgettable rave experience, head to UNDER this May. Secure tickets now at www.under.events.

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 “Drum & Bass was my lifeline growing up, so for my charity to partner with UKF, RIOT Noise and the UK’s leading DJs and producers on this event, to raise awareness, give back and empower more young people together is a very powerful thing. We all understand the power of music and creativity and the ability to create safe havens, increase well-being and change lives. I’m so excited to see what amazing things we can achieve together, and a huge thank you to every single person who will contribute and has brought this magical event together.” – Indigo Reign (Kerry O’Brien), Founder of YUAF

As the long-standing home of bass music, UKF has been bringing beats and bass to global audiences for 15 years. They’re throwing a huge celebration at Drumsheds in December and have handpicked some of the finest artists from that lineup to share their knowledge and give back to the next generation.

“We’re thrilled to be working with YUAF on their mission to empower the lives of young people by collaborating on a special two days of programming on their bus, to help discover and bring through the next generation of bass music fans.” – Luke Hood, founder of UKF

Over the two days, there’ll be hands-on workshops covering everything from music production to DJing, radio presenting, and topline writing – all taking place on YUAF’s ultra-cool double-decker media outreach bus. It’s open to young creatives aged 16-25, with BBC Radio 1‘s Charlie Tee, Flava D, Anaïs, Jackum, Shosh, and Subten leading sessions. Our good friend Carly Wilford and two of our homegrown DJs from Milton Keynes DAIN and Hardisty will also be there.

 “At RIOT Noise, we believe in the power of music transforming lives. We are humbled to be partnering with the Young Urban Arts Foundation and UKF as part of our commitment to empower the next generation of artists. Together, we’re equipping young people with the skills to produce music and DJ, fostering creativity and self-expression in urban communities.” – Nicky Maciocia, founder of RIOT Noise

YUAF, founded in 2009 by pioneering Drum & Bass MC Indigo Reign, has reached over 22,000 young people across London. The charity works in areas where access to creative opportunities is limited, helping those most at risk of exploitation or crime find their way through music and the arts. With youth funding in short supply, YUAF’s work brings a much-needed spark of hope and possibility to these communities.

Day in and day out, their team of producers, songwriters, lyricists, and visual artists are out there on the streets, in schools, and on estates. They offer beat-making workshops and help connect young creatives with valuable training and work experience, opening doors in an industry that can be hard to crack into.

 “We are delighted to support YUAF’s mission to enrich young lives through music, arts, and creativity. Our past collaborations with YUAF have been incredibly rewarding, and we’re excited to offer new opportunities to young people on Greenwich Peninsula and across London.” – Laura Flanagan, Marketing Director at Greenwich Peninsula

Entry is free for this event but you still need to grab a ticket which you can do here!

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Gardna is part of a stacked lineup for Charlie Tee’s Unitee party this weekend as part of the Under August Weekender on Sunday, 18th August. He joins Charlie Tee, Dimension, Charlotte Plank, Clipz, Lens and many more DJs and MCs under the Nene Parkway Flyover, Orton Mere, Peterborough PE2 7DZ, UK from 12:00 – 22:00. For tickets and more information, visit https://under.events.

5 Facts

My real name is Luke Gardiner. More than a few times in my career, European promoters have translated my stage name, Gardna, into a ‘grower’ of some sort and tried to offer me large proportions of the devil’s lettuce. It’s hilarious and very generous, but I don’t even smoke (or grow, for that matter). It’s a thing.

I’ve been going to Glastonbury Festival for 22 years, and I’ve been performing for the last 10 years straight. It’s my spiritual home.

I fell asleep on the floor of Ibiza airport after a big night out. I went straight to the airport and very nearly missed my engagement party. Mrs. was fuming, but I’m just about forgiven.

I am also a massive foodie. I’m in a little food club (just for fun) with some fellow Bristol muckers. It’s me, food influencer Bos Finesse, house producer GotSome, and our lovely girlfriends. We go out, enjoy, and rate the best gaffs in Bristol quite regularly. I love it.

I am gonna start my own day festival. Watch this space…

5 Tracks

Gardna – Good Time Not A Long Time (ft. Omar) (Watch The Ride Remix)

This is a tune I did with Watch the Ride (Die, Dismantle and Randall), and soul icon Omar. To work with these guys meant the world to me then and means the world and more to me now. I know Randall loved this one as much as I did. Rest in Peace to the R. DJ Randall Forever. 

Pola & Bryson – Tell You What I Did (ft. Zitah)

Something about this tune. Upfront funky rave banger, I always dedicate this one to the women in the dance; we’d be Nowhere without them. Big up the ladies.

Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo (Friction Bootleg)

One of my favourite tunes from teenage years gets a re-rub from DNB royalty Friction. So good this and kicks off in the dance

OKO – Abduction

Bit of a southwest wobbler this one. She’s from near where I grew up, I reckon. Shine a bit of light on the southwest gang doing bits. This one’s in every set in a minute; great double dropper. 

A-Sides – One DJ

Banger this, first heard it on Digi Soundboy Fabric live and i’ve loved hearing it in sets over the years. Proper roller. I met A-Sides in a bar in Dubai once (probably one of the only places in Dubai at the time to get a pint) typical of me two english DNB artists to find that. 

Catch Gardna, along with Charlie Tee, Dimension, Charlotte Plank, Clipz, Lens and many more this Sunday in Peterborough. Grab your tickets here.

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Bolstering the already impressive lineup for BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Tee and her Unitee party are gold-certified, UK chart-topping Drum & Bass behemoth Dimension fresh from a headline slot on the Main Stage at Tomorrowland, and the Brit-Award nominated singer/songwriter Charlotte Plank, best known for anthemic collaborations with Rudimental, Vibe Chemistry, Hybrid Minds, Skepsis and many more of Bass music’s significant players. 

These additions come in response to Shy FX cancelling his appearance at Under, as well as a run of other shows. The DnB legend cited personal reasons for his decision in an Instagram story on Monday 5 Aug. 

There are a few bigger names in DnB than Dimension. Last year saw the prolific DJ / producer sell out groundbreaking live shows at Electric Brixton and Printworks before going on to showcase his spectacular live show at OVO Arena Wembley. He continues to headline huge festivals around the world and is at the forefront of the Drum & Bass explosion in the USA.

Ravers should now get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Under, where over 50 acts are set to deliver an unrivalled outdoor dancing experience.

From 12pm until 10pm, the Under August Weekender is poised to be one of the summer’s most sought-after clubbing events.

Secure tickets now via www.under.events, starting from just £24.95, and join a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community.

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While packing out the lineup on Sunday 18th August, hosted by Charlie Tee’s vital drum ‘n’ bass club brand, Unitee, are Clipz, Gardna, Lens, and enough MCs to send a shockwave through the city.

This latest lineup follows the previously announced headliners, which included the hot house heads East End Dubs and SOSA (17 Aug), and BBC Radio 1’s Charlie Tee and D&B legend, Shy FX (18 Aug).

With the huge success of SOSA’s latest single “BLOW (White Girl In Town)” featuring Kilo Ali, which hit No.2 on the Beatport Top 100 Chart, expect the floor to be shaking when SOSA drops the biggest house track popping off in the UK right now.

Fans of house music with depth, melody and groove need to get a ticket for the Saturday at Under to catch one of Hamburg’s finest exports, Sidney Charles as he spins tunes from his Heavy House Society label and beyond. For minimal and deep cuts, Ozzie Guven will have it covered, playing out a catalogue of tracks that have signed to Sidney’s label, Seven Dials Records and drawn support from such heavyweights as Marco Carola and Michael Bibi.

You can also catch our very on Loz Seka on Saturday in the VIP Arena fresh from playing Hidden Festival on the Data Transmission stage and his current smash Súbele, which came out on Data Transmission in June and has been supported by Arielle Free, MK, Solardo and Fatboy Slim!

For bass music heads, Sunday at Under will be a playground of all things jungle and D&B. Original noughties junglist Clipz has made a welcome return to the scene and now arrives at Under, after conquering all corners of the dance music circuit under the alias, Redlight. MC-songwriter Gardna will be showcasing the same energy-driven live performance that saw him scoop BBC Radio 1’s Dance Award. While rapidly rising star Lens will be unleashing her imaginative and eclectic selections that’ve seen her tour with bass music royalty, Chase & Status and Hybrid Minds. 

Since its inception as a one-day event three years ago, Under has morphed into a vital dance event that rivals any UK production of its size. Its remarkable setting beneath the Nene Parkway Flyover makes for no ordinary clubbing experience; a juxtaposition of concrete and industrial wasteland with the beautiful, scenic landscape of the River Nene and Nene Park off in the distance.

A true celebration of urban clubbing, Under also showcases the talents of the region’s most reputable graffiti artists – JXC, Nathan “Nyces” Murdoch, Gnasher Mural and Hero 32 to name a few – exhibiting giant murals of the headline DJs towering the height of the bridge, and creating an eye-popping backdrop for this daytime affair. 

Various tickets are available from day and weekend passes to VIP and discounted group packages. Starting from £24.95 for a day ticket and £59.95 for a weekend ticket, Under is serious value for money. 

Powered by a Funktion-One sound system and running from 12 midday until 10pm, the Under August Weekender is set to attract thousands of clubbers and is already looking like one of the most in-demand clubbing destinations this summer. 

Tickets are on sale from £24.95 at www.under.events.

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Saturday 17th August will be staged by the revered east of England club promoter, Mixology, and it lines up the cultured selector East End Dubs, who’ll keep crowds locked in with his stripped-back, distinctive grooves from the worlds of house, garage and tech.

The Eastenderz label boss and TRMNL regular will be complimented by the hypnotic grooves of SOSA. SOSA’s signature minimal-tech productions have been signed to The Martinez Brother’s imprint Cuttin Headz and Jamie Jones’ legendary Hottrax label. A pioneer of all things minimal, expect a journey of sounds at Under.

Sunday 18th August is hosted by Unitee, the club brand of Radio 1 Drum ‘n’ Bass presenter, Charlie Tee. Ms Tee welcomes to the stage, the ‘Original Nuttah’, Shy FX. From scoring several UK crossover hits while maintaining his underground credibility, few jungle / drum ‘n’ bass artists straddle both ends of the spectrum, like Shy FX does.

The setting of these events makes for no ordinary clubbing experience. The surroundings of the event give it its special vibe – the juxtaposition of concrete and industrial wasteland with the beautiful, scenic landscape of the River Nene and Nene Park off in the distance.

And with the giant graffiti murals of the headline DJs – which tower the height of the bridge – painted by the region’s most reputable artists, JXC, Nathan “Nyces” Murdoch, Gnasher Mural and Hero 32, it’s a true celebration of urban clubbing.

Since its inception as a one-day event in 2021, Under has morphed into a vital dance event that rivals any UK production of its size, staging the world’s hottest talents from Sub Focus to Richy Ahmed and Hannah Wants to Bou.

Powered by a Funktion-One sound system from 12 midday until 10pm, and with a ton of talent yet to be announced, the August Weekender of Under is already shaping up to be one of the most in-demand daytime club tickets this summer.

Grab a ticket here from £24.95.

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Drum & Bass fan Nick Clarke met his girlfriend Annie Harper a year earlier at Charlie Tee’s first Unitee party at Under. He messaged Charlie to say they were returning to the same spot for Unitee’s early May bank holiday event at Under this year, and that he wanted to propose to the love of his life.

At the event, Charlie announced she wanted to take a photo of the incredible crowd raving beneath the flyover as the traffic rolled over above and selected two apparently random people from the crowd for the photo. Only when Nick dropped to one knee and the message ‘Nick B2B Annie 4 Eva?’ appeared on the big screen did Annie realise what was happening. 

The 2000 strong crowd of ravers had already enjoyed huge sets at Unitee from the likes of Sub Focus (who released his own video from the event that has gone viral with stunning drone footage), Turno, and A Little Sound.

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Despite the incredible music and unique location, one moment stood out above the rest as, with tears streaming down her face, Annie said yes and the crowd erupted in cheers. Charlie Tee took to the decks to play the happy couple’s favourite Drum & Bass tune ‘No One Else’ by Wilkinson, Kanine & Clementine Douglas to dance on stage as they all celebrated the engagement together.

The amazing moment was captured on film and Charlie Tee shared the video last night showing how the whole plan came together. Drawing breath today Annie called the moment ‘the best day of my life’ while Charlie Tee posted part of the well-known message, ‘Couples who rave together, stay together.’  

Charlie Tee plays at Hidden Festival this summer on Saturday 29th June with Kanine & 2Shy, Flowdan (Live), Turno & Dreps, and a whole bunch of other heavy hitters. Check out the full line-up here and Get Tickets From Skiddle!

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House & techno DJ, D&B DJ, Broadcaster, presenter, writer, label head, and now the 1st female host of the BBC Radio 1 Drum & Bass show. In a world obsessed with stereotypes and genre pigeonholing, Charlie Tee’s no-nonsense approach to music is that of any true aficionado; playing tracks that make her feel visceral. That’s it.

So whether you’re watching her cruise from high energy house to gritty peak-time techno, in one set. Or showcasing her more unhinged side by rinsing some D&B and jungle at another show, you’re in for a ride.

Charlie Tee stated that as of September she will be joining the Radio 1 Dance family on Saturday nights as the host of the station’s flagship D&B show. Charlie Tee will be taking over from René LaVice. Previous hosts of the Radio 1 Drum & Bass Show include Fabio & Grooverider and Friction.

She will be joining me live on Twitch to give feedback on your demos live.

In this session we are only accepting demos from Female, LGBTQ & Non-binary communities, this is to help raise awareness of the levels of inequality in the Dance Music Scene. This is a massive platform to showcase your music to massive artists & labels for constructive feedback.

Please only submit music relevant to the label!

Listen to Total here: https://www.instagram.com/totallabel

Listen to Charlie Tee here: https://soundcloud.com/charlieteedj

Charlie Tee joins me on Monday 30th of May from 1-3 pm (UK) to submit your track for feedback simply follow the instructions below:

• YOU CAN SUBMIT 1 TRACK VIA A PRIVATE SOUNDCLOUD LINK*
• SUBMISSIONS NEED TO BE IN BY Saturday 28th May BY 5 PM (BST)*

You will need to be following http://twitch.tv/grahamefarmer to be considered for the session.

To be the first to find out about future A&R sessions giving you the most time to submit you can SUBSCRIBE to Grahame’s Twitch channel and you will be added to the private subscriber section of his discord server. This gets you ad-free viewing on Twitch and other perks! You get a free SUB if you have AMAZON PRIME.

Follow this link to join Grahame’s Discord Server: https://discord.gg/grahamefarmer

SUBMIT YOUR DEMO

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The packed program of over 50 panels and workshops will cover the key topics relevant to the industry such as; Marketing case study with Hexagon / How social media can help grow you and your brand / How to work with influencers / DJ Mixes on streaming services / The new creative Economy / Royalty streams available to electronic music creators / How successful indie labels are built and run / The future of workplace wellbeing in the hybrid world / Gender representation in record labels / Mental health / The Metaverse / Songwriting negotiations / Music management / Festivals and much more. There will also be workshops and masterclasses to deep dive into many topics including; Music production / DJing / A&R / Remixing / Track deconstructions and Social media analytics.

Networking is also a big part of the BMC ethos and there are plenty of opportunities to meet colleagues and make new connections at the many exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower and Brighton’s hottest beachfront bars. Kicking things off on Wednesday 25th May will be the official BMC Welcome Party hosted by Sentric at Rockwater and on Thursday 26th May, Lady of the House will host a networking event at The Southern Belle with DJs Charlie Tee, Carly Wilford,  Just Her and DJ Ty. Shesaid.so will also return to host 2 networking breakfast events with Savenightlife on Thursday and Friday mornings at the i360 complex. More to be announced soon.

The legendary pod parties on the i360 observation tower will not disappoint with a host of top DJ’s playing exclusive sets at BMC. On Thursday 26th May, Lady of the House will present the unadulterated house grooves of Sam Divine powered by Labelworx followed by techno titan Dubfire who will also take to the decks at The Arch on Saturday 28th May for the official BMC closing party and on Friday 27th May it will be Stanton Warriors taking to the skies for an exclusive pod party with more TBC. The label lounge A&R Sessions returns for its third year at BMC in 2022 with 1-to-1 meetings giving producers that golden opportunity for immediate feedback from label heads.

More info and tickets can be found here

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Whether it’s playing house and techno in the UK, Greece, France or Italy, or Drum & Bass in Estonia on special request, her sets are energetic and vibrant, showcasing a plethora of sounds and paces. 

Outside of DJing Charlie is a passionate music aficionado and journalist. She’s written for the liked of Mixmag, DJ Mag and Sony Music and hosted for platforms like D&BTV and Kiss FM, where she’s interviewed some of the scenes most revered artists. If you love electronic dance music, you can trust that her expansive knowledge of the scene will always deliver. 

We’ve been fans of Charlie for a number of years now, she previously recorded a Mix Of The Day for us back in September 2016, way before we launched our dedicated Drum & Bass section on the website! If you’re curious to hear that mix click here! It seemed only natural to ask her to record a new one for our Renegade Riddims series so we can see just how far she’s progressed over the past 5 years.

Charlie has gone above and beyond with this Renegade Riddims mix, the track selection is amazing and clearly demonstrates her love for music. Check out Charlie Tee’s mix below, it’s available as a free download on the button beneath the Soundcloud player!

Tracklist:

Sub Focus – Airplane (Culture Shock Remix)

King Tubby & The Observer All Stars 

AC13 – Headlights 

lll Figure – Untouchable 

DJ Hybrid – Badboy 

AC13 – Akimbo 

Technimatic – Minefield 

Blaine Stranger – Arms of Mine

Sonic – Piano Anthem (S.P.Y Remix)

DJ Hybrid – Special Request 

Benny Page – Warn Dem ft Doktor 

T>I & Particle – Kill Switch 

Kara – Want You 

Skantia – Run 

K Motionz & Simula – Flex 

Spor – Aztec

Particle – Fall 2 Fast 

Q-Project – Computer Love (Kessler Remix)

Ben Snow – Ekstac 

Todd Terry – Bounce to the Beat (Serum Remix)

Gray & Kara – Replay (Iyaz Bootleg)

Dillinja – Twist ‘em Out 

T95 Operate – Set You Free

Unglued ft Esther Durin – Way Back When 

Stay – C – Russian Doll 

KOTR ft Chimpo – Shella (Halogenix Remix)

Elliot Saloman – Another Place 

René LaVice ft Ayah Marar – Good Life

1991 – Dun Kno

Basement Jaxx – Where’s Your Head At (1991 Remix)

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