‘Dr Meaker’ splice Dirt and Soul to fire up the Sound System.
Their high octane, award winning live show is considered to be the World’s best live drum & bass act, combining amazing soul vocalists, a fiery brass section, heavy rhythm section with earth shattering bass synths and samples.
The vibe in the band is a truly unique experience to witness and the band deliver a magical, hyperactive energy to every stage they play, always embracing the crowd and creating a wonderful synergy.
Dr Meaker headlined their stages in 2023 at Glastonbury Festival , Boomtown Fair, Isle of Wight Festival, Shambala and many other festivals across the summer.
Mixing Acoustic and Electronic instruments, their latest album ‘Dirt & Soul’ was the number 1 selling drum & bass album in the world.
The band will release their 3rd studio album in 2024 and will be touring worldwide.
SUPPORT – SUV
As a crucial member of the respected original FullCycle, V recordings and Reprazent Stables, SUV has Undoubtedly contributed his fair share to Drum n bass and definitely to the sound of Bristol. A member of the seminal Bristol trip hop group FRESH FOUR in 1989 burst onto the scene with Smith n Mighty and the first ever Triphop track to have major success with Wishing on a star reaching top of the UK charts. Mercury Prize winner in 1997 and MOBO prize winner as the group name of Ronisize Reprazent.
SUV has continued to carve his musical journey as a producer, singer song writer, DJ, always with the intent to break new ground. SUV is well known for thinking outside of the box, never afraid to look into the past and routes seldom explored. Always enjoying influences worldwide on his travels SUV is well renowned for mixing world cultures, language and styles bringing us that much closer together.
SUV has never stopped releasing DnB on his own label Play Side and is also currently releasing a link to the brand-new sound of NattyDub recordings, RampUp, JungleCakes and WolfClan just to mention a few. SUV has recently delved into the 140bpm world with his SUVSTEP project warrior charge. Along with his live FUNK shows SUV has maintained a healthy presence in the music world.
SUPPORT – BOONBASTIC
With 15 years of experience running iconic club nights like Impact of the Drop and Rocksteady (dubstep), DJ Boonbastic is a seasoned figure in the dance music scene. His sets cover a wide range of dance music styles, with a special love for drum and bass. DJ Boonbastic has played alongside respected artists such as DJ Hype, DJ Zinc, Total Science, Ed Rush, DJ Aphrodite, Plump DJs, Rack’n’Ruin and dozens of other big names. Join us as Boonbastic warms up the dance for the mighty Dr Meaker.
