15/12/23

7.30pm ‘til late

Sold out online | Please ring the office 01239 61 59 52 before 4.30pm to buy the very last tickets!

Welcome to this year’s UPBEAT Christmas party at Small World Theatre starring Friendly Fire Band, DJ Miss Mitten and Afro-Asian street food.

DJ Miss Mitten returns to her tribe in Wales from her far-flung corner of the South West Algarve, with a great selection of tunes inspired by her love of dub and old style sound system culture.

Friendly Fire Band is one of the most active live reggae and dancehall outfits in the UK’s traditional reggae capital, Birmingham, both on stages and in the studio. Composed of an international line up of musicians, Friendly Fire Band comfortably juggles traditional Roots, Dancehall or One Drop riddims, and has become an institution on the Birmingham Reggae Scene, having backed a host of artists from Dawn Penn to the late Michael Prophet, and releasing music on the Friendly Fire Music label.

In the studio, they have recorded collaborations with the cream of UK reggae artists, released on vinyl as well as digital formats on the Friendly Fire Music imprint. Collaborating with artists such as YT, Luciano, Murray Man, Mr Williamz, Tippa Irie, Susan Cadogan, Exile Di Brave, Peppery, Claire Angel to name a few, they have enjoyed radio and soundsystem plays around the world including David Rodigan (BBC 1Xtra) who has featured successive releases on his show, and many more around the world.

UPBEAT CHRISTMAS MENU!

🗣️ Doors open from 7.30pm! 🙌 There’ll be delicious Afro-Asian street food and a well-stocked bar with brew and bubbles served from 7.30pm. 🍺 🥂 🍷

Street Food Morocco MENU 🌯 🥗 🥘

Jamaican, Rice n Peas with Turkey Curry. £8

Melwe - Moroccan paratha stuffed with peppers and onions. (Vg) £3

East African Samosa. (Vg) £3

Falafel, Hummus and Salad Wrap. (Vg) (GF) £8

Supported by Night Out / Noson Allan