D.D.C.: Reggae Mini-Festival feat. Neville King; Free and Family Friendly

Name: D.D.C.: Reggae Mini-Festival feat. Neville King; Free and Family Friendly
Start: 2025-08-24T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-24T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Fox and Firkin

Schedule

Sun Aug 24 2025 at 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Fox and Firkin | London, EN

We’re staging a FREE, Reggae extravaganza, in the glorious, extensive garden. The session will be fully family friendly, outdoors, all afternoon and into the evening. This promises to be a real historical event as it features the legendary Neville King on the wheels of steel. The renowned producer and soundsystem operator was born in St. James, Jamaica. Neville’s soundsystem had long residencies in Brixton, Tooting, Peckham and Streatham during the 70s. In those days he was a mentor to David Rodigan, Levi Roots and Blacker Dread. Neville King launched his own labels in London in 1976 and quickly struck gold. He issued exceptional roots material by Prince Lincoln and the Royal Rasses and Jacob Miller. Mr King was also one of the instigators of Lovers Rock, releasing many of his own productions in the genre. “Be Thankful”, by One Blood, has assumed classic status.
Throughout proceedings our resident Sing-jay, the mighty Doc Murdoc will be on hand to nice-up the dance. The inimitable Doctor will need no introduction to many, as he is a stalwart of the London Reggae scene. He and the club’s resident selector, Soft Wax, recently supported Black Uhuru and together they’ve grace many of the capital’s stages and far beyond. For this night they will be joined by the D.D.C.s recently augmented live horn section, featuring Michael. Waxy will be spinning Revive and early Roots.
Early in proceedings we’ll be graced by a set from Club stalwart Natty Nick. Nick is revered amongst club regulars for his lovingly selected blends of Ska, Rocksteady and early Reggae. We’re really looking forward to hearing to what he comes up with for this Carnival Alternative special. We may well see some special guests too. Plus stalls and food including Caribbean Catering. Put on your dancing shoes.