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SME return with Vol XI of their amazing blog party following a stunning 2nd birthday party. Another quality night of Hip Hop, Grime and any other quality beats and bass that will have you skanking, all presented to the dance floor by Preditah, Kozzie, CJ Beatz, DJ Cable, Sian Anderson and SME residesnts. With loads giveaways from T’s to mixtapes, expect a packed party of the finest order.

BASEMENT:  A line up of quality welcomes all to this final event as after five years of delivering the best underground events that have offered up the cream of the scene, they have decided to call it a day. MiMo favourites Giom (Lost My Dog)and Asadinho aka Asad Rivzi (Drop Music) are brought in to bring the house down alongside the DJs who have tied the MiMo sound together night after night Chris Jones and Adam L.
LOUNGE: Upstairs will be hosted by Kid Fiesta, Tafferelli and watch out for a special back-to-back set from Sam Cherry & Youngie.

This afternoon session from JazzCoTech launched at EV with great success in January. Featuring the best Jazzfunk, Nu Jazz, Latin, Be Bop and Fusion brought to you this month by DJs Perry 'de boss' Louis and guests Chewbacca and RA. The last time these three played together, the dance floor was on fire! The day kicks off at 2pm with an hour long Jazz dance class from dancer and host Perry Louis himself. Whether a novice or experience, this is for you. Expect an afternoon of explosive music and dance floor action!

After the storming success of the first edition, Champion returns with his Formula Records imprint, again bringing a quality line up. UK Funky cohorts Funkystepz offer an exclusive back-to-back set with Champion on the night alongside UK Garage legend Sticky, Butterz label-heads and Rinse FM residents Elijah & Skilliam and Hyperdub and Hardrive regular D.O.K.

BASEMENT: Just Blaze join The Doctor’s Orders for the third year in a row for what is certain to be another road block session. As well as creating underground bangers and providing beats for the likes of Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg, it was as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records where he really made waves producing classics for Kanye West, Cam'ron and many more. Jay-Z also featured Just Blaze beats on 6 of his last 7 albums, all of which went platinum. He will treat a packed house to a fantastic mix of his own productions and influences in his only UK show this year. Spin Doctor and Chris P Cuts will be in attendance plus Main Squeeze - Bobafat and Mo Fingaz.

BASEMENT: This party just gets bigger by the month and this party offering the best soul drenched house music is just massive. None other than DJ Spen will be flying in from the US to work his magic alongside Beat Players residents Sy Sez and Birthday Boy Neil Pierce, plus future starlet DJ, producer and artist, Ziggy Funk.
LOUNGE:  Up in the Boogie Bar, this room has not been forgotten as they welcome another legendary guest in the good Dr Bob Jones, a man at the cutting edge of all things Soulful from the 60’s right through to present day. He joins residents Stephen Adams & Shaun Samuel for a special session of Soul, Disco, Funk & Boogie.

BASEMENT: Carnival kings Sancho Panza are back for their last East Village session for a good while before a summer of boats, festivals and of course carnival. Regulars Matt Brown, Jimmy K-Tel and Stuart Patterson are joined by guests Ray Stanley and Jak Jackson in the house basement.
LOUNGE: Richard Sen of Padded Cell and Bronx Dogs fame headlines the lounge with support from Si Kurrage and Allie Cook for a proper freestyle mix of disco, hip-hop, new wave, reggae and leftfield funk.

An evening of music and comedy boasting the best in British to start your Jubilee weekender off with some quality beats and a bit of laughter to warm the heart. Hosted by Dee Gully, expect music from artists Joe Black, Ella Rae, Big Narstie, Jade Dragon, Taymah, Jack & Max, Anthony Cadien and DJs Aimz & Sir Supez, plus comedy from Michael Carpenter, Judy Thomas and Junior Booker. For guest list email newldn@live.co.uk

BASEMENT: The last Rootikal until August, so they've pulled out all of the stops to bring you two very heavy hitting guests. Mad Professor has been a key player on the UK reggae scene for a long time now and he'll be bringing his desk to Rootikal and will be running mixes live, focussing on the roots side of things, with Dego Ranks on mic duties. Rootikal regular, Aba Shanti I will also be on special guest duties alongside residents Stuart Patterson, Mr Faso and Earl Gateshead.
LOUNGE: SKA LAvin takeover for the revival sounds of 60 Jamaica. SKA LAvin is Tiny T, Asher G and Oxman, all serious aficionados, and together with Rootikal's David Hill they'll be laying down the best in Ska and Rocksteady.

BASEMENT: Berlin native and Made to Play’s funking, disco-infused house pusher Oliver $ will rise to the challenge of headlining DT's June instalment. His 2011 track 'Doin' Ya Thing' was the most downloaded track of the year on Beatport which has resulted in some seriously high profile gigs, remixes and releases. He will be joined by Lawrence Daffurn, Williams & Du and Karen.
LOUNGE: Upstairs in the bar area will be a host of up and coming local talent, fronted by Scotty Saunders and featuring Dan Brown, Ant Alford and Shardai B2B Anna Wall.

LOUNGE: 6MS invite you to another cracking event on this Bank Holiday Sunday featuring their unique mixture of mind-blowing disco, soul, funk, house, and jazz. This Sunday sees 6MS residents joined by special guest DJ Red Greg. An excellent party, and on this particular night will be kicking on until late, and still keeping it FREE early on.

BASEMENT: A slight deviation from the usual Sunday but with no work on Tuesday, this is going to be another amazing party. Keeping in the patriotic spirit, Inner Rhythm go for a best of British special welcoming one of Scotland's leading house DJs Craig Smith to join London's finest and Inner Rhytm residents Phil Asher and Stuart Patterson. Just quality house music all the way!

LOUNGE: Brought to you by DJ Harv, one of the pioneers of the Asian Breakbeat/ Bollywood dance scene. Together with his production partner Sub One, who will also be playing on the night, they feature regularly on Nihals Radio 1 show providing ten minute Bollywood mashups. Their  releases such as "Son Ra-Ga" have featured on Gilles Peterson's worldwide show and they have also been on DJ duty with Gilles Peterson in Paris. Special guests on the night are Gesi and Osmani from Nasha Soundz. The night will also feature classic Bollywood films, Carrom board games and even some way out east snacks!

BASEMENT: In another incredible On The Real line up, golden era talent has been placed alongside emerging talent that is sure to have the venue packed and shaking once again. Fatlip will be offering up a DJ set that shows exactly why as one third of The Pharcyde, there classic soul drenched Hip-Hop is still tearing up dance floors across the globe. In addition, the incredible Homeboy Sandman will wow with a live performance in the laid back style he is famous for. With residents Spin Doctor, Mr Thing, Chris P Cuts and host MC Prankster, this is another top class OTR.

BASEMENT: Their second visit to the club for 2012. Playing house in all its forms from deep to afro, soulful to tech will be Lee B3 Edwards, Max Van Morrison, Adam Cotier, DJ Random and DJ Pat Da Cab.
LOUNGE: Hip Hop, Bashment, Afro Beats and more from Pure Vibes - Itchy & Trix plus Vibe Tribe - Mr Slimz & DJ Bandit.