Remember the 125 club? Who was in? Minus the performers it was more like the 115 club, and since then HAPPYFEET has rocked its way up towards an astounding 600 capacity at THE VENUE @ RYDE THEATRE. We've brought you LA rap stars with platinum albums, underground UK talent currently taking the UK scene by storm, and World Class DJ's to compliment the Island and mainland bands helping to bring that special kind of funk your way. HappyFeet nights will always be historic and eventful so be a part of them.... those in the know can still score their tickets old skool by phoning Jez, but if you're feeling all civilised these days you can CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 01983 568099 DIRECT TO BOOK.... ;-)
And don't forget to check out OUR BROTHER VENUE THE DEVELOPMENT SUITE @ THE LIQUID LOUNGE for more great gigs....(get on something early.... why not chill with the talent in a vibing intimate bar?)
Big up to our homie at rural...peace DJ Sparrow.... peace to all those Immortals who've helped create and shape us (the three amigos - J, R and L - without you my HappyFeet wouldn't be nearly so happy!) ...
Word to the the Bring The Noise crew and the Portsmouth connection...
Spread the word and the love our people...
Let's keep it ONE ISLAND UNDER A GROOVE!
Bringing greater diversity & culture.
MUSIC not PROFIT orientated!
Influences
Massive shout for the trailblazers Blank Beats and Cooly Haste who were worthy support for our American friends Giant Panda & Ugly Duckling first time round....
Look out for UD's return soon, after Foreign Beggars & The Beer & Rap crew, and a very special DJ set by Format has rocked your way....
Then comes the K Lash. Think you can handle it? Keep dem feet happy and grab your tickets... more news to follow soon.... ;o)
(FRIDAY APRIL 4TH) Bestival treat returns to the Wight! Fresh from rocking the Main Stage last year, musical legend Jazzie B hits Ryde theatre with the Soul II Soul Soundsystem - not to be missed!
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(FRIDAY MAY 2ND) A Ryde Theatre first, with legendary DJ’s Format and Mr. Thing playing a set together on 4 turntables. Both of these guys are internationally renowned - Format has an acclaimed album behind him after working with Canadian MC Abdominal, whilst Mr. Thing boasts a 2000 world DMC scratch championship and is also the current holder of the DMC world team scratch championship with his former band the Scratch Perverts! A special one off event for the Isle Of Wight, the lads will be mixing up funk/soul and breaks as well as Hip Hop. At 6 quid advance or 7 on the door this is a must for any REAL music lovers. Supported by Newport’s very own turntable masters DJ Wills ’O’ Steel and DJ Mewtant - dance ’til you drop, or simply marvel at the incredible skills on display!