BIG SOUTH

19/02/2024

What do you mean there’s not been a Hip Drop night at The Oval Tavern, Croydon since NYE??? Putting that right this Friday… good times and shenanigans ‘til midnight! Call 0208 686 6023 to reserve a table… get amongst it!

23/01/2024

Big G and Jonny Beaulaxe are taking HIP DROP on a trip to the sea for a big night Cellar Arts Club CIC, Worthing… a fantastic basement community co-operative venue. They’ll be raising an all vinyl ruckus with a heap of soul, Bluebeat, breaks and some proper filthy funk. Get on board!!!

Tix via Cellar Arts website or pay on the door.

13/10/2023

Jonny Beaulaxe is off on hols so Big Gee is flying solo this Saturday at The Oval Tavern, Croydon before Hip Drop returns in November. Slices of rocking blues, New Orleans grooves and some choice detours. Get on board!

01/02/2023

Big Gee and Jonny Beaulaxe back at The Oval Tavern, Croydon THIS SATURDAY for the first HIP DROP of 2023… get amongst it!

29/12/2022

DJs Big G and Jonny Beaulaxe are back with Hip Drop at The Oval Tavern, Croydon for a big NYE spectaculoso with The Mayans and SlaqMajik joining the party. £5 entry … get on board!

06/10/2022

It’s Hip Drop time again… mixing it up with Jonny Beaulaxe and Big Gee at The Oval Tavern, Croydon this Saturday… jump on it!

09/06/2022

Hip Drop is back at The Oval Tavern, Croydon with Big G and the chief, Jonny Beaulaxe… give us your vote of confidence and we’ll sort out your right to buy beer and rum until 12am… it’s a mind bending mix of groundbreaking policy for levelling up and good music… get on board…!

27/04/2022

THIS SATURDAY... The Hip Drop heads Big Gee and Jonny Beaulaxe are back at The Oval for more of that Hip Drop business... but it's not all records this time around, oh no, no, no it's not! Mr Beaulaxe will be debuting a live set from his latest ensemble SlaqMajik ... get on it, over it, around it and most importantly amongst it!

22/03/2022

Spring has sprung and we're bouncing back to The Oval Tavern, Croydon for our first HIP DROP of 2022. Get on board!!

17/09/2021

Hip Drop will be soaking up wha just might be the last of the summer in the Oval beer garden tomorrow evening... get on board

11/08/2021

Hip Drop is back for an all day summer session in the Oval garden this Saturday, we'll be starting the tunes at 3pm.... PLUS extra special musical goodness from guest MODESTE HUGUES with his unique Madagascan guitar sounds in the early evening and the Oval barbecue up and running to feed you through the day. Please call to book a table - 0208 686 6023

Get on it! (a look and listen to the music of Modeste is in the comments below)

30/07/2021

ERROL LINTON with his full band coming to Stanley Arts as part of a new season of live shows at this gorgeous venue.

Sweet vocals and stomping harmonica from Errol Linton as he leads his band to blend Chicago blues with the influences of his Jamaican heritage into an inspiring and intoxicating mix.

“Caught him live last week, playing with his band, he’s a mighty performer, so if he plays in your area, catch him while you can” Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio

‘A voice that can be surprisingly sweet or get close to the sound of a young Muddy Waters… a timeless feel’ R2

For full event details (and to check out this stunning, historic venue) and to buy tickets please visit www.stanleyarts.org

Sweet vocals and stomping harmonica from Errol Linton as he leads his band to blend Chicago blues with the influences of his Jamaican heritage into an inspiring and intoxicating mix. “Caught him live last week, playing with his band, he’s a mighty performer, so if he plays in your area, catch hi...