15/09/2026
Final roll call for our summer closing party! Cannot believe how quick this has come round. It only seems like yesterday that we were excited to open the terrace in April!
Funky Fridayz residents Alex C, Stanza, Felix C & Matt Emulsion, Ultra Flavaās Brian T, Terrarise duo, Paul Terra D & Lady Terra and introducing Lucas, who is making his debut opening the event.
We are joined by the legend that is Grant Nelson!
Widely recognised as the Godfather of UK Garage, Nelson Grant is one of the UKās most influential DJs, producers and remixers, with a career spanning more than three decades. A true pioneer of the British dance music scene, his productions on the legendary Nice ānā Ripe Records in the early 1990s helped define the sound that would evolve into UK Garage, inspiring generations of artists and producers.
Nelsonās journey began as a teenage DJ and self-taught producer before signing his first record deal under the alias Wishdokta, earning UK chart success and touring extensively across Europe. His passion for pushing musical boundaries led him to co-found Nice ānā Ripe Records alongside George Power, where he crafted a catalogue of underground classics that became the soundtrack to Londonās iconic Sunday Scene.
Following the success of Nice ānā Ripe, Nelson launched Swing City Records, an internationally respected independent label responsible for timeless house and garage releases. His production and remix of Negrocanās āCada Vezā became a global dance anthem, selling almost two million copies worldwide.
As a remixer, Nelson has worked with an extraordinary list of artists including James Brown, Kelis, Frankie Knuckles, Faithless, Jamiroquai, Mis-Teeq, Simply Red, Gabrielle, Beverley Knight and many more. Under the acclaimed Bump & Flex banner, he helped drive the UK Garage explosion of the late 1990s, delivering a string of club classics and chart hits.
Having performed in more than 35 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas, Nelson continues to captivate audiences with his signature blend of House, Garage and soulful grooves. Combining decades of experience with an unmatched catalogue of classic productions, his DJ sets celebrate the past while embracing the futureāmaking every performance an unforgettable journey through the evolution of UK dance music.
Link to the best night of September
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42332456
