
FWD>> announces line-up for FOLD return including BLUMITSU, Olof Dreijer and Beatrice M.
FWD>> has unveiled the line-up for its return to London’s FOLD nightclub this June.
The seminal dubstep party and label has once again selected a mix of rising talents and Plastic People legends for its sophomore party at the Canning Town nightclub, following on from its debut in October last year that featured performances from Joker, Introspekt, re:ni, Horsepower Productions, Plastician and Crazy D.
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For its second go around on June 6, Plastician and Crazy D will make their FWD>> return alongside BLUMITSU (AKA Jossy Mitsu and Bluetoof), Olof Dreijer, Darwin, Ehua, DJ Cosworth, Beatrice M., Angelita, El-B and Yemz — with SGT Pokes on MC duty. FWD>> has also promised “special guests” that are yet to be announced.
With its residencies at Plastic People and later Dance Tunnel, FWD>> played a foundational role in the rise of dubstep from its beginnings in 2001.
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In October 2023, 22-years since its inaugural party, FWD>> relaunched with a string of parties and a new, in-house record label; the first release on the newly-minted imprint was Slimzee, Boylan and Riko Dan’s ‘Mile End’
FWD>> will takeover FOLD once again on June 6, click here for tickets and check out the full line-up below.
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