Overview
DJ Format comes to The Hippo with his unique blend of Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz & alternative music, supported by live funk band The Underbelly. Come and get your groove on at the funkiest night in town!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ewSIFF3YPA
DJ Format
DJ Format AKA Matt Ford’s produces soulful, funk fuelled hip hop packed with infectious beats and lyrical dexterity. Over the past few years he has established himself as one of the most successful artists in the UK hip hop/alternative urban/dance scene.
DJ Format has supported Jurassic 5, made appearances at Fabric, the Reading & Leeds festivals, and worldwide touring taking in the whole of Europe, North America and (most recently) Australia.
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The Underbelly
The Underbelly are a six piece up tempo funk band, playing a mixture of original tunes and rare funk classics.
Comprising of Drums, Bass, Guitar and a 3 piece Horn Section, members of the band have played high profile gigs both nationally and internationally, including Ronnie Scott's, The Jazz Cafe, the Jazz World stage, bandstand and private backstage parties at Glastonbury, the Eden Project and Rio Carnival.
The Underbelly deliver High energy party music, blended with an energetic stage performance!
" The discovery of the year" The Craig Charles Funk and Soul. BBC6 music.
"Stunning. Loving the tunes to bits. Big and beefy, just how we like our funk! The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show BBC 6Music"
"Eric FM kicks ass! I'm gonna play it on the radio tomorrow!" (Pete Isaac-Jelly Jazz)
"Yeh! I really like this." (Adrian Gibson-Freestyle Records)
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