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Vigsy’s Club Tip: Notting Hill Carnival 2016
By Paul Vig | Published on Friday 26 August 2016
It’s Notting Hill Carnival weekend again. Finally. The big highlight of my annual calendar takes place on Sunday and Monday, starting with the traditionally more family-focussed day one before that extra day off is used to its fullest potential.
At the Carnival itself, you’ll find a wealth of musical genres on offer through the many soundsystems – 38 officially listed again this year. My picks are King Tubby’s, Saxon, Latin Rave Street Jam, Channel One, Rap Attack, TKO and Gaz’s Rockin Blues. Those – together with the floats, the costumes, the food, and maybe a little rum – make for a party vibe you’ll want to keep going into the night.
Thankfully, as ever, there are plenty of Carnival-themed parties on offer to help you do just that. Here are a few of my picks for the weekend:
Big Chill House Takeover Carnival Special
Why wait until Sunday to get into the Carnival mood, when there’s a whole Saturday on offer? Big Chill House will be running a pre-Carnival party, with the Dime & Grind Soundsystem and Kiss FM’s DJ Swerve.
Friday 27 Aug, Big Chill House, 257-259 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9NL, 9pm-4am, Free/£5. More info here.
Southbound Carnival Party with Mike Skinner
On Sunday night, Mike Skinner heads up this Carnival afterparty at Paradise in Kensal Green. He’ll be backed up by Madam X, Siobhan Bell, JD Reid and more.
Saturday 28 Aug, Paradise, 19 Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AE, 7pm-3am, £20. More info here.
Quantic’s Carnival Afterparty
If you’re heading from west to east on Sunday night, then this is the party to check out. Tru Thoughts’ Quantic will be DJing and The Flamingods will be throwing in some live music.
Saturday 28 Aug, Stour Space, 7 Roach Road, London, E3 2PA, 6pm-1am, £19.50. More info here.
Before you head down to Notting Hill, make sure you download Time Out’s route map with all the soundsystems plotted out. And if you can’t make it down this year, remember that Boiler Room will be hosting a livestream of the event from midday on Sunday to 7pm on Monday.
