Heducation 25th Birthday ft Andy Smith (Portishead) & DJ Format

Heducation 25th Birthday Party - Old Skool Hip Hop, Funk & Breaks since 2001Andy Smith (Portishead DJ)Best known as the DJ for Mercury Prize winning band Portishead and for his ground-breaking series of multi-genre mix albums ‘The Document’, Andy is a stalwart of the DJ and production scene, clocking up a phenomenal amount of hours in clubs and bars around the world, and at his own funk, soul and hip-hop parties in Camden, Peckham and Shoreditch.
His DJ set always contains a mixed bag of treasures and he’s a master of the cross-genre mash-up. We can’t wait to welcome his vast knowledge and incredible dancefloor-rocking skills to the Night Owl to do justice to 25 years of Heducation parties!Wow! 25 years! We just had to do something special to commemorate not only over 600 hip-hop and funk events, but also the life of one of our most awesome residents, DJ Stylus aka Trey R.I.P, so we're going to throw a party you won't forget!DJ Format (Music For The Mature B-Boy)One of the UK's most prolific hip hop producers and turntablists, Format has now dropped 6 albums and over 10 singles, with guests MCs and collaborators from the depths of hip hop royalty!
Format’s DJ shows flow with meticulous precision, dug from the deep crates he’s spent years building. His high-octane sets of Soul, Funk, Latin, and feel-good Hip Hop, have rocked spots the world over. And he’s never happier than when he gets the chance to share his music with people just like you!Hosted by Mantis (Aspects, Bristol)Trademark Blud (live MC set)Open Mic CypherDJs: Mylz (Hedz) :: Just One (Funk N Disorderly) :: Tucka (Medium Rare)100% of profits to ‘ASTHMA + LUNG UK’ in love & respect to our awesome resident, DJ Stylus aka Trey R.I.P.“Birmingham’s no.1 hip hop & breaks night” Area Culture Guide
“These guys really know how to throw a party” 69 Magazine
"Heducation is simply awesome. Break beats & b-boys & girls - you just can't beat it. Lacks the pretension of lots of other nights" worldsbestbars.comMany thanks to our supporters, THTC - The Hemp Trading Company, the freshest ethical clothing company on the planet! www.thtc.co.uk