http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events Latest events from Classic Material en Classic Material Copyright 2019 2019-11-24T18:52:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/bizarre_ride_live ​Bizarre Ride perform The Pharcyde’s classic debut album. 2019-12-16T18:52:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/30_years_of_de_la_soul In March 1989 De La Soul changed the sound of Hip-Hop for ever with the release of their seminal debut album ‘3 Feet High and Rising’. We mark 30 years the one of the world’s most influential groups with this special party celebrating the De La Soul sound. Special guest DJ Chris Read will be spinning a two hour set dedicated to these New York legends exploring not only their nine studio albums but the samples they used to build them. 2019-03-02T21:43:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/main_squeeze Sat June 30 - BUMP & HUSTLE MUSIC takes over 2 floors of the Bussey Building for another blistering night of soulfully funked up House, Groove & Disco + [this time] Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Swing, Garage, Jungle, D&B, Broken Beats, Jazz and beyond. Your host PAUL TROUBLE ANDERSON is joined by British Club Night Institution, CJ MACKINTOSH and KEVIN FERNANDO on Level 1, with MAIN SQUEEZE + guests JIM SHARP and CHRIS READ bringing the heat, beats, breaks and eclectic audio pressure to Level 2. 2018-06-30T08:26:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/hip_hop_turns_45_at_northcote_records Celebrate 45 years of Hip Hop History on Easter Bank Holiday Sunday. 2018-04-01T22:13:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/bizarre_ride_ii_the_pharcyde_live_in_london The Pharcyde’s debut album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde saw the group become one of the best loved and most admired forces in Hip-Hop. As funny and thought provoking as it is funky this album helped bring through an age of alternative West Coast Hip-Hop where The Pharcyde alongside the likes of Jurassic 5 and Freestyle Fellowship offeredsomething different to the gangster rap dominating the scene at the time. Featuring classics like ‘Passin Me By’, ‘Ya Mama’ and ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ the group celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this incredible album by performing the entire thing from start to finish for this very special show in London. 2018-03-18T12:59:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/history_of_hip_hop_at_southbank_london Outdoor Terrace party charting the history of Hip Hop from the breaks through to the present day. 2017-08-26T18:12:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/history_of_hip_hop_at_lockside_lounge Hip Hop through the decades from 1980s to present day delivered by some of London’s best DJs. 2017-01-13T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/digable_planets_live_at_cassiopeia Digable Planets play live at Cassiopeia, Berlin. After party with DJs including Classic Material’s Chris Read. 2016-11-18T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/history_of_hip_hop_southbank Taking place on the on the terrace overlooking The Thames and offering some the finest views of London The Doctor’s Orders have teamed up with Southbank Centre to bring you this very special edition of their hugely popular History of Hip-Hop Party. What is sure to be one of the parties of the summer sees many of London’s best DJs play chronological sets tracking the 40+ year history of the most influential musical genres of all time. From 1960’s & 70’s Funk and Soul breaks and into the early days of 80’s rap, through the golden era of late 80’s and 90’s Hip-Hop, into the digital age of 2000’s producer driven bangers to today’s new school and Trap. 2016-08-13T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/lords_of_the_underground_jeru_the_damaja_live_new_date_venue Hip Hop legends Lords of the Underground & Jeru the Damaja play a rare joint show at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe supported by Classic Material DJs Chris Read & Nick Armitage. Tickets available here. 2015-10-19T18:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/das_efx_lords_of_the_underground_live Hip Hop legends Lords of the Underground & Das EFX play a rare joint show at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe supported by Classic Material DJs Chris Read & Nick Armitage. Tickets available here. 2015-10-19T18:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/history_of_hip_hop1 Four DJs trace the history of Hip Hop from 1979 to the present day. Classic Material’s Chris Read plays music from 2000 to 2009. 2015-08-01T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/the_doctors_orders_10th_anniversary The Doctor’s Order celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop in the capital with a series of events throughout the year. Stay tuned for details of individual events. http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/party_bullshit_notorious_big_celebration A selection of London’s best known hip hop DJs pay tribute to the life and music of Notorious BIG on his Birthday weekend. 2015-05-22T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/ed_o.g_reks_termanology_akrobatik_live Classic Material’s Chris Read & Nick Armitage support an all star line up of US hip hop talent including veteran Boston MC Ed O.G at London’s world famous Jazz Cafe. 2015-02-16T23:55:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/history_of_hip_hop A collection of London’s finest selectors catalogue the history of Hip Hop in chronological order over the course of 6 hours! 2014-11-29T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/the_coup_live_at_jazz_cafe 2014-10-21T18:00:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/party_and_bullshit_with_easy_mo_bee ‘Ready to Die’ producer Easy Mo Bee, Mr Thing, Classic Material’s Chris Read and the Doctor’s Orders crew pay tribute to the Notorious BIG on the 20th Anniversary of his seminal debut album. 2014-09-13T21:38:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/public_enemy_live Hip-Hop pioneers Public Enemy are to perform at London’s exclusive Metropolis Studios in the most intimate gig of their career. The hottest ticket of the summer (with only 100 available) will get fans “up close and personal” with the influential Hip-Hop collective. This intimate experience will give just 100 VIP fans the chance to see Public Enemy perform only a few metres away. This will be an experience like no other concert or festival performance, taking place in the room where Amy Winehouse recorded ‘Back to Black’ with Mark Ronson and Rihanna recorded ‘Unapologetic’ – there’s standing-room only for the 100 lucky ticketholders. Supported by friends of Classic Material, media partners WhoSampled. More information here. 2014-08-06T14:16:00+00:00 http://www.classicmaterial.co.uk/events/funkdoobiest Classic Material in association with Mama are pleased to present LA’s Funkdoobiest live in concert at London’s Jazz Cafe featuring the original group line up of Son Doobie, Tomahawk Funk and DJ Ralph M! Best known for early 90s anthems including ‘Bow Wow Wow’ and ‘Wopbabalubop’, these Soul Assasins crew members have worked with a catalogue of hip hop greats across four albums. Tickets here. 2014-06-23T18:00:00+00:00