UK Garage will be in the spotlight this Good Friday when the legendary Artful Dodger bring their A-game to Bedford Corn Exchange.
And Bedford’s own UKG DJ, Sean Harvey, will be performing alongside the headline set from the Artful Dodger DJ and MC Alistair with UK Garage legend, MC Kie.
“It’s great to bring UK Garage events of this scale to Bedford,” Sean told the Bedford Independent.
“I always think of Bedford as a ‘Garage town’ because there were so many ground-breaking events during the early days of the scene here. My aim is to re-establish the Garage scene here and to have these guys performing here is something we’ve been working on for a long time.”
Sean said he can’t wait to play to the Garage-loving crowd on Good Friday, and he’s also looking forward to playing at the House Full of Garage weekender at Butlins this May, hosted by Bedford’s very own DJ Spoony.
“I’m really looking forward to it,” said Sean. “And I hope we can work together on Garage nights in Bedford in the future too.”
Alongside DJ Spoony, Sean says that Mark Russell – the man behind Bedford River Festival’s Dance Music Stage, as well as many, many events over the years – has been a huge influence on his career.
“Mark has been a big inspiration to me,” said Sean.
“What he does for the town and for the House scene is something I want to emulate for UK Garage.”
Describing DJing at last year’s River Festival, Sean said it was incredible to see so many people from all backgrounds and all generations enjoying themselves, united by music.
“What Mark has done at the River Festival exceeded all my expectations. It was incredible.”
Completing the Good Friday line-up are Sidewinder and Flex FM’s Twista and Dappz, bringing their unique and energetic vibes with a host of special guests to be announced leading up to the show.
“There’s nothing like a good old skank out to some quality UK Garage with your friends and loved ones and with state-of-the-art sound and lighting production, this event is sure to make its mark on the ravers in attendance,” said Sean.
And a guaranteed floor filler? “Funkystepz Remix of Whitney Houston’s It’s Not Right. That is absolutely guaranteed to get everyone up on the dancefloor.”
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What was the name of the Artful Dodger’s hit featuring Craig David?
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