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TEST SXSW BRITISH REGGAE SHOWCASE PREVIEWS IN LONDON
AS PART OF ROUNDHOUSE RISING SXSW BRITISH REGGAE SHOWCASE PREVIEWS IN LONDON
AS PART OF ROUNDHOUSE RISING

Bringing together some of the most exciting and critically acclaimed artists
in UK reggae and its hinterland, ‘Bass Culture – The Influence of Reggae on
British Music’ is a unique showcasing campaign heading to South by South
West, the world’s biggest new music festival held in Austin, Texas from
March 14th to 19th. Prior to the Stateside appearance new music event
Roundhouse Rising will host a London preview of the showcase on Saturday 11th
February featuring live sets from RasItes, Natty and Lady Leshurr, three of
the artists on the SxSW bill. The London show will be hosted by Ras Kwame
(Orange Hill / Electrobashy Recs).

As part of the Roundhouse Rising programme on Wednesday 15th February Mykaell
Riley hosts ‘Bass Culture – The Influence of Reggae on British Music’, a
panel exploring the journey of reggae from Jamaica to the UK and how it has
contributed to the development of such styles as Jungle/Drum & Bass, Dub-
step, Grime, UK Hip Hop and mainstream pop. Panellists include Robbo Ranx
(BBC 1xtra, Mikey Dread (Channel One Sound System), Curtis Lynch (Producer
and label founder Necessary Mayhem) and Leanna (artist). Graphic artist
Swifty and journalist Paul Bradshaw will also preview their new exhibition
of posters, photographs, art and reggae memorabilia during the panel
discussion.

The showcase campaign is produced by British Underground in partnership with
Punch Records and Blue Lotus Music Group with the support of Arts Council
England.

Crispin Parry, MD of British Underground says “There is a tangible
resurgence of interest in reggae and its influence can be felt in new
musical styles from grime to dub-step. Taking this great showcase and panel
package to SxSW, the world’s most important new music festival, gives us an
opportunity to focus on the talent re-energizing the genre and celebrate
British reggae with a global audience. Roundhouse Rising is the perfect
place to set off on this journey.”

Roundhouse Rising Schedule

Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road,
London NW1 8EHT
+44 (0)844 482 8008
www.roundhouse.org.uk/rising

Bass Culture: The Influence of Reggae on British Music
Feb 11th 8 pm, SxSW Showcase Launch Party, £6
Rasites, Natty, Lady Leshurr, DJs

Bass Culture: The Influence of Reggae on British Music
Feb 15th, 7 pm, Panel Discussion, £2
Mykaell Riley, Robbo Ranx, Curtis Lynch, Mikey Dread, Lea Anna