Since 2015, 51st Festival has been joining the dots between seminal figures of dance music culture and the new generation of artists pushing the movement forward today. From its roots in US Gospel, Soul, Disco and House through iconic genres like Garage, 2-step, Acid House, Dancehall, R&B and more, 51st Festival showcases the technicoloured heritage of dance and is amongst the most diverse and inclusive festivals in the UK. Past shows have featured the likes of Masters At Work, EZ, Norman Jay MBE, Soul II Soul, Jocelyn Brown, Crystal Waters, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Basement Jaxx, Mood II Swing, Kevin Saunderson, Fabio & Grooverider, Carl Cox, Evelyn Champaign King, Melba Moore, Mr Vegas, Trevor Nelson, Tanya Stevens, Kerri Chandler, Hannah Wants, Brand New Heavies and Mark Knight.
Following the success and positive feedback of the 2022 edition, we are excited to announce 51st Festival will return to Copthall Playing Fields for 2023 on the original earlier August date, Saturday 5th August.
51st Festival returns to its new home at Copthall Playing Fields. Which is easily accessible by tube (Mill Hill East on the Northern Line), train (Mill Hill Broadway, 17 minutes from King’s Cross St Pancras), bus (Copthall Sports Centre) and by car with plenty of parking available.
51st Festival will once again celebrate the roots of House music, pulling together the threads of this hugely influential sound, exploring classic house, tech house, afro house, garage, disco, soul, dancehall and more. Your favourite pioneers from Chicago, New York, Detroit, London and beyond will be joined by the trailblazers of today. The 51st Festival program is truly transatlantic, joining the dots between the US, the UK, Europe and the Caribbean.
As you have come to expect, the full stellar line-up will be released soon, along with the stage splits so make sure you get your tickets early!
Full details at 51st Festival
51st Festival 2023 - a celebration of the roots of House music exploring Soulful, Classic, Tech, Afro, Garage, Disco, Soul, RnB, Dancehall, Soca, Amapiano, Drum & Bass and more!
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DSOH is a weekly showcase of Lars' versatile but very selective musical range and evidence that the way he programs his sets and puts the songs together make him stand apart from the rest. |
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04:00-06:00 |
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Be a part of the journey and allow Claptone to transport you to a place of sonic delights, with a show designed to enchant outside of the club. |
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06:00-08:00 |
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Future Disco Radio is hosted by Carly Foxx, always looking forward but never forgetting the past we bring you the best in contemporary house and disco. This is 21st Century disco. |
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08:00-10:00 |
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House FM's breakfast grooves is a delicious blend of your favourite Soul, Jazz-funk, Reggae, Hip Hop, R n B, Pop, House & Garage from the past and present served daily for your listening pleasure. |
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12:00-14:00 |
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Her musical style weaves between deep, tech, funky and electronic house, where she voyages through quality house grooves to suit all. |
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14:00-16:00 |
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The day the US house sound dropped, I knew this is where I wanted to be. The love of the riff, the driving bass lines and the drums and breaks, wow this was the moment I felt the euphoria of music. |
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16:00-18:00 |
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Eric Martin’s contribution to the growth of house music as a global phenomenon is undeniable. Starting as a writer/producer at Zomba/Jive Records, Eric came to fame as a founding member of the seminal House act Technotronic, co-writing their classic “Pump Up The Jam” multi-platinum album and selling over 14 million copies worldwide. |
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18:00-20:00 |
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A Midweek Special |
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20:00-22:00 |
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DJ Listener with 6 special guests for a Backto95 Takeover! Featuring Creed, Buzzhard, DJ Spin EB, MC Kofi B, MC Wicked and MC O V |
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22:00-00:00 |
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London's heavy duty House and Techno selector |