DRUMSHEDS has announced the first big headliners and hosts for its first 2023 season. The whole line-up for the opening season will be announced in August, which is two months before the venue opens its doors.
The initial collection of names and partners are some of the most influential in the industry, and they include Gorgon City, Worried About Henry, Andy C, Más Tiempo presents Skepta and Jammer, Piano People, Major League Djz, The Hydra, Charlotte De Witte, La Discothèque, Paradise, BuggedOut!, and many others. The run is scheduled to take place over the Autumn Winter season of 2023 and will consist of 12 concerts each Saturday. It is expected to attract up to 15,000 attendees on a weekly basis.
The Venue: DRUMSHEDS
DRUMSHEDS promises to be the most major cultural center of its sort in London. It is scheduled to open in the fall of this year and will be housed in a facility that is 608,000 square feet in size and is located in a North London warehouse that has been abandoned,
The venue is launching its first season with a music-focused offering that will see a wide variety of internationally acclaimed musicians and companies take over an outstanding warehouse in the Meridian Water neighborhood of North London.
The music series is programmed by Broadwick Live (Printworks, Depot Mayfield, Field Day & Beams), and it builds on Broadwick Live’s unrivalled skill in delivering one-of-a-kind experiences by providing unparalleled line-ups as well as forward-thinking production and venue inventiveness.
The programming at DRUMSHEDS has been crafted in accordance with the Broadwick Live mission to always inspire, connect, and have huge impact through music, culture, and space. This first programme announcement is only a taste of what’s to come.
Tickets and the upcoming events at DRUMSHEDS
On August 2nd, tickets will be available for purchase for individuals who have signed up, and in August, the entire lineup for the debut season will be published.
Register here to have access to special information and tickets regarding DRUMSHEDS.
La Discothèque at DRUMSHEDS
The first concert that has been announced is going to be La Discothèque, which is going to be an all-singing, all-dancing disco extravaganza packed to the brim with dancers, spangles, sequins, and an amazing amount of fun. La Discothèque Orchestra, comprised of two of disco’s most formidable queens, Evelyn “Champagne” King and Jocelyn Brown, will be the headlining act. Other notable performers include Kenny Dope, Derrick Carter, Hercules & Love Affair, DJ Sneak, Norman Jay MBE, Sophie Lloyd, SNO, Bestley, and others, who will all perform an eclectic mix of disco, funk, house, and balearic music.
Bugged Out!
Bugged Out! will be performing on October 21st with a bill of BO! friends and family, which will include the acclaimed electro-crossover dance act Hot Chip and the ever-iconic Orbital playing live. Those who are in need of a fun fix should not miss this show. Anthems that are catchy and infused with funk come from Basement Jaxx, in addition to DJ Paulette, Erol Alkan, Miss Kittin, and other artists.
Gorgon City
In the initial shows, every nook and cranny of house and techno will be explored. On the 14th of October, the house duo Gorgon City will be headlining, and they will be joined by peers such as Armand Van Helden, Oden & Fatzo, and more. Gorgon City are part of a new crop of dance groups in the UK that are inspired by the funky four-four roots of the genre. Elrow, undoubtedly one of the most prominent meetings in the electronic music world, will be participating in Elrow Horroween on the 28th of October.
Paradise at DRUMSHEDS
Known for its laid-back atmosphere, this Halloween edition will be London’s largest and most spectacular Halloween event of this year. On November 18th, house enthusiasts are also in for a treat as Jamie Jones brings the iconic Paradise to DRUMSHEDS. This night promises to be an unforgettable event for any house lover packed with royalty from the genre, so make sure you mark your calendars.
KNTXT show at DRUMSHEDS
Charlotte De Witte, a Broadwick affiliate who has been around for a long time and who hosts the popular party KNTXT to DRUMSHEDS, is the source of the techno that is played there. In addition, Camelphat is scheduled to come back on November 25 with an expanded pool of affiliates that have yet to be disclosed.
Gorgon City @ DRUMSHEDS show
A music label that has been around for a long time called The Hydra has announced that they will keep their mission of investigating mobile warehouse settings going. The Hydra have collaborated with another worldwide sell-out act who have a relationship with the group behind Printworks in order to take on their mightiest warehouse to date. This performance comes after a sold-out run of five B2B shows that took place at Printworks over the Easter weekend. Some of the most promising underground talent from the realms of bass, breaks, house, techno, jungle, and many more genres will be brought together on the bill that will be curated by The Hydra and a headline talent that has not yet been announced.
Worried About Henry
Leaning into the bass point, Worried About Henry, the trendiest bass-fueled music brand in the United Kingdom, will bring together a mega-selection of musicians, DJs, MCs, and guests for their session on November 11th. After performing to capacity crowds at Printworks and Silverworks Island this year, Worried About Henry are continuing their stratospheric rise to superstardom by throwing amazing parties.
Piano People
It’s all about Amapiano as the pioneering Piano People team step up at the end of November, together with amapiano dream team Major League DJz, and more to come. This event will continue to champion the unique sounds that are being produced today.
The most recent Major League x Piano People union, which took place at Printworks and was attended by 5,000 partygoers despite being sold out, demonstrated that London is currently one of the hottest places for the sound.
Más Tiempo
Finishing up the season will be the addition of yet another massive show. Following the success of the most recent Más Tiempo event, which took place at Beams and featured Skepta and Jammer paying tribute to their house influences and history, the duo will bring their revered rave to DRUMSHEDS on December 16 for the final show of the season. This Más Tiempo event is going to be off the scale, and the crew is going to welcome some of the hottest selectors, MCs, and artists from the worlds of house, garage, grime, and more for a family reunion like no other. It is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
DRUMSHEDS as a cultural project is about creativity and impact at scale. Some of music’s biggest artists, labels and brands are working with us to curate shows that are unparalleled in terms of size and production in the capital, offering our guests an experience unlike anything before. And we are grateful to all of the artists and partners who have joined us on this journey, for their support and their willingness to step outside of their comfort zones to create something unique with the team Broadwick Live. We’re looking forward to sharing the full line-ups for the entire season opening season, at the end of August – AJAY JAYARAM – Director of Music, Broadwick Live
Throughout the course of the season, these 12 music concerts provide partners with the opportunity to use locations to create individualized “live” experiences for thousands of guests. Each event will adapt the space to match the independent personality of each partner.
This may be for the left-leaning The Hydra’s darker style with lighting and mesmerizing graphics, or it could be for the full spec production, dance performances, and other things that you’ll see at La Discothèque. The audience is going to have an experience that is completely unique thanks to the enormous production, huge lighting shows, and uncommon performances.
DRUMSHEDS will become a hybrid home for creativity in London, and the team will solidify their position as a leader in the world of events as a result of this move, which is the obvious next step in the evolution of Broadwick.
Broadwick are dedicated to generate genuine effect through pure and compelling live experiences that are home to communities and culture. Already behind some of the most amazing experience-led brands in the UK, such as Printworks, Beams, Field Day, and Depot Mayfield, amongst others, Broadwick are in the business of creating real impact.
DRUMSHEDS will be conveniently accessible through tube, rail, and bus service due to its location in the industrial Meridian Water zone of North London, which is only four minutes away from the Tottenham Hale station on the Victoria Line.
