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Since
the early beginnings back in 1996 the BlowPop crew has consistently
put on top nights with the cream of DJing talent from home
and abroad.
Flying
in the face of the house-based music policies of many of Bristol's
big venues, BlowPop put on breakbeat, hip hop and reggae attracting
Mr. Scruff, Mark Rae, Jon Carter, the Wiseguyz, Propellerheads,
Nightmares on Wax, Renegade Soundwave, and the Freestylers
to the early parties.
Two
years later when Julian Smith and Charles Newman, (behind
Bristol's Head2Head) joined founder John Stapleton and BlowPop
moved into the big league.
As
the night's reputation grew, lots more artists were attracted
to perform - from old hands like Afrika Bambaataa to new stars
like Krafty Kuts and the Plump DJ's.
(The
Plumps, Scratch Perverts and Krafty Kuts are now part of the
BlowPop team as quarterly residents.)
Two
years ago the night moved to Academy with its three rooms
offering the opportunity to put on more varied artists.
This
year with the lack of any dance arena a venue to extend the
festival vibe is hugely welcome.
BlowPop
is a sure bet to keep the party pumping into the wee small
hours.
Check
it.....
Saturday
July 17
Carling Academy
Frogmore Street
Décor by V-Lux and Public Enema
£9 advance (£1 from every ticket goes to BCF)
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