Past Events
Flyers from most of the club nights and festivals we've played at since The Heatwave started life in 2003 as a monthly dancehall reggae and bashment event in East London.
FWD>> @ Plastic People
Friday 9th May 2008
Our first appearance at weekly dubstep mecca FWD>>, playing up to the time bashment on Plastic People's heavyweight soundsystem alongside Kode 9, Geeneus and Mala (Digital Mystikz) [read more]
This Dog Puts Out Fires @ The George
Monday 5th May 2008
A laidback bank holiday Monday evening of music, with Gabriel Heatwave playing foundation dancehall alongside DJs Hanuman (Werk/Punchdrunk), Rekordah, Word The Cat and Dubsola [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 3rd May 2008
Hip hop, bashment, R'n'B, booty breaks and more from residents Gabriel Heatwave, Deekline, Beni G (Mixologists), Matt Bodyjamm and host MC Hyperactive. Plus the infamous booty battle with a £50 cash prize [read more]
ManMakeMusic vs Bruk @ Corsica Studios
Friday 2nd May 2008
Kicking off the bank holiday weekend with a bang: two rooms of Funktion One sound brought to you by promoters ManMakeMusic (London) and Bruk (Bristol). We played the ManMakeMusic room alongside DJ Cameo (BBC 1Xtra), Skull Juice, Cotti and DJ Exel [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ Salmon & Compass
Friday 25th April 2008
Our monthly party, where we play the best brand new and classic dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and more. This month we were joined by Bristolian dancehall selector Dub Boy, who teamed up with Henry back in 2006 to make the Heatwave Bristol mix CD and whose Ruffnek Diskotek nights have hosted the likes of Toddla T and Loefah [read more]
Thugs & Hugs @ The Legion
Saturday 19th April 2008
A rowdy bashment set from ourselves alongside Rubi Dan on the mic, plus residents Patchwork Pirates, DJ Gigolo The Mixx Knight and Young & Positive [read more]
Deadly Rhythm Club @ Amersham Arms
Friday 18th April 2008
Godfather of grime Wiley headlined, performing recent hits like Gangsterz and No Qualms alongside his electro-grime smash Wearing My Rolex. Plus DJ sets from ourselves alongside Tomb Crew, Mac3000 and residents [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ Salmon & Compass
Friday 28th March 2008
Our monthly party, where we play the best brand new and classic dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and more. This month we were joined by Mexican DJ Erik Smoke, the former DMC champion who's been living in London since 2005, playing out and running nights like Tempo & Tumbao at Herbal, where we played a couple of years ago [read more]
Big Toe’s Hi Fi @ Wee Red Bar
Friday 14th March 2008
Our first appearance in Scotland alongside Edinburgh's number one sound, Big Toe's Hi Fi, with their sweet and crisp purpose built soundsystem. We played alongside Big Toe's residents Barba Pappa Choppa, C-Biscuit, Splifka and B-Dawg as well as Daddy Scotty and guests on the mic [read more]
Rice and Peas @ The Social
Thursday 13th March 2008
New regular reggae event Rice & Peas taking place every month at The Social in London's West End. We guested at the launch party, playing all kinds of reggae and dancehall from the 60s to the 00s [read more]
Get Familiar @ Fabric
Friday 7th March 2008
Our debut at London superclub Fabric for Switch and Sinden's bi-monthly Get Familiar night. We rocked the main room alongside baile funk from Sany Pitbull and a wicked live grime set by Boy Better Know featuring JME, Skepta, Wiley, Frisco and DJ Maximum plus cameo appearances from the likes of Jammer and Gods Gift [read more]
RWD In Stereo @ Cargo
Thursday 6th March 2008
The return of RWD In Stereo to its original home Cargo, the ideal setting for this night of live performances by a choice selection of UK talent. This time round the stage was graced by grime godfather Wiley as well as Ghetto, Alex Mills, Ny, Smasher, The Thirst, Joe Driscoll and more. Plus the stage was stormed by the 'grime allstars' [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ Salmon & Compass
Friday 29th February 2008
The first Heatwave bashment at our new monthly venue, Angel's legendary DJ bar Salmon & Compass. The best in brand new and classic dancehall/bashment, reggae and hip hop/R'n'B from the UK, the Caribbean and beyond, with the residents joined by Flex of Flexitime Records/Soundclash Radio [read more]
Hot Milk @ The Attic
Thursday 21st February 2008
First time we'd been to Manchester since the C'mon Feet days, this time alongside Warrior Queen. The Queen absolutely smacked it on the mic, performing our new single with her, Things Change, as well as hits like Almighty Father (Sunship), Check It (Skream) and more [read more/see photos]
Rice And Peas And Chicken Is Nice @ The Legion
Thursday 14th February 2008
The Legion's new monthly night Rice And Peas And Chicken Is Nice hosted a Valentine's Day one-off Lovers' Rock Special. We joined the resident DJs for a little dancehall, 80s digi dub, ska and roots reggae [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 2nd February 2008
Heatwave playing music to shake your ass to - hip hop, bashment, crunk and booty beats - alongside residents Deekline, Matt Bodyjamm and host MC Hyperactive at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of the West End [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ The Paradise
Friday 25th January 2008
Bringing in the new year in bashment style with the best brand new and classic dancehall, reggae and hip hop/R'n'B. Gabriel, Master G and Rubi Dan were joined by guest DJ Lixo from Get Me [read more/see photos]
Ruffnek Diskotek @ Cosies
Saturday 22nd December 2007
Riddim and bass to wind up your waist at Ruffnek Diskotek's Christmas party, with Henry Heatwave playing alongside residents Dub Boy and Forensics plus Atki2, Beavis and Brother Wetlands [read more]
Christmas Bashment @ Gramaphone
Friday 21st December 2007
Our Christmas party in the bass-filled basement of Gramaphone in Brick Lane/Spitalfields. Featuring the bashy best of 2007's hits alongside classic dancehall, reggaeton and hip hop from The Heatwave with Ben Dubstar dropping grime, dubstep and reggae. Plus bashment Christmas carols and x-amount of CD and vinyl giveaways! [read more]
Christmas Beach Party @ The Old Peanut Factory
Thursday 20th December 2007
Reggae, bashment, dubstep and jungle alongside jerk chicken and stilt walkers. The Heatwave were joined by DJ Rubbish, Ben Dubstar, DJ Moodie and Frenzy Don kicking up a proper winter carnival vibe [read more]
Get Me @ 12 Acklam Road
Saturday 15th December 2007
Live set from Man Like Me plus DJs including The Heatwave, Faggatronix, Mr Money & Friends, Lixo and Kyza playing hip hop, ska, funk, soul, dancehall, b-more, bassline house, jungle and more [read more]
Jockey Club @ Nouveau Casino
Friday 14th December 2007
The Heatwave guesting at one of Paris's hottest night spots alongside DMC Champions DJ Kodh (Audiomicid/Tres Coronas) and DJ Gero (Folistar). Plus TTC's Tido Berman showcasing tracks from his solo album, Jet Lag [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 1st December 2007
Heatwave playing alongside DJ Blakey, Deekline, Matt Bodyjamm and host MC Hyperactive at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of the West End. Music to shake your ass to - hip hop, crunk, bashment and booty beats [read more]
Seen @ Paradiso
Friday 30th November 2007
Monthly night in Amsterdam brought to you by Freshcotton and Sirkus Recordings. Heatwave took over the second room alongside Elected, Code and Ten for a night of reggae, dancehall, hip hop and more [read more]
Fridays @ The Cellar
Friday 16th November 2007
The Heatwave alongside dubstep/electronic mavericks Vex’d at this club in the heart of Oxford [read more]
RWD In Stereo @ Dingwalls
Thursday 15th November 2007
The return of RWD In Stereo - after events at Herbal and Cargo last year, Dingwalls hosted a night of live showcases and DJs including The Heatwave, DJ Cameo, Alex Mills, Goldielocks and Chipmunk [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 3rd November 2007
Gabriel Heatwave playing alongside Ragga Twins aka Deman Rockers and Flinty Badman on the mic, plus Deekline, World DMC Champion DJ Blakey and host MC Hyperactive - and the infamous monthly booty battle [read more/see photos]
The Heatwave Affair @ The Pool
Friday 19th October 2007
The last ever Heatwave Affair at The Pool before the venue was sold, featuring a live PA from MC Riko Dan (Roll Deep). Riko had performed at a couple of Heatwave nights before and as ever, tore the place up with his impressive skills on the mic, boundless energy and unique blend of bashment and grime [read more/see photos]
Finley Quaye @ Jazz Café
Sunday 14th October 2007
Live show from Brit Award winner and multi-platinum selling reggae singer Finley Quaye, with DJ support from Gabriel Heatwave playing reggae, dancehall and hip hop [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 6th October 2007
Gabriel Heatwave playing alongside Beni G, Matt Lisle and host MC Hyperactive at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of the West End. Bashment, hip hop, grime, UK bass and reggaeton plus a booty battle with cash prize [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ The Pool
Friday 21st September 2007
Our fourth birthday bashment, with Gabriel, Master G, Henry and host MC Rubi Dan playing the best brand new and classic dancehall/bashment around plus hip hop/R'n'B, reggaeton, reggae and a touch of soca, ragga jungle and funky house [read more/see photos]
Latinista @ Plan B
Sunday 16th September 2007
Brand new monthly Latin night featuring the sexiest Latin house, salsa, reggaeton, baile funk, merengue, samba and more. We played at the launch party alongside Sami Sanchez, Danny Tamuz, DJ Hari and Ricardo Avevedo [read more]
Bestival 2007 @ Robin Hill Country Park
Saturday 8th September 2007
Our second year at Bestival, where we tore down the Bollywood Bar once again with a mix of dancehall/bashment, reggaeton, soca, hip hop/R'n'B and ragga jungle [read more/see photos]
The Heatwave Affair @ The Pool
Friday 17th August 2007
With Gabriel away in New York, Master G and Rubi Dan plus guest DJ Dave Stelfox dropped the best brand new and classic dancehall/bashment around plus hip hop/R'n'B, reggaeton, reggae and a touch of soca, ragga jungle and funky house [read more]
Pure Fire @ APT
Tuesday 7th August 2007
The second of Heatwave's New York dates in August 2007, with Gabriel Heatwave guesting at this monthly night in the meat-packing district [read more]
Sub Swara @ Element
Friday 3rd August
The first of two Heatwave dates in New York in August 2007, with Gabriel Heatwave dropping a set of reggae, dancehall, soca and reggaeton alongside residents Sub Swara [read more]
Standon Calling @ Standon
Saturday 28th July 2007
Small, 1000-capacity festival in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. The Heatwave & Rubi Dan rocked the poolside carnival party on Saturday evening [read more]
The Heatwave Affair @ The Pool
Friday 20th July 2007
The first Heatwave Affair at The Pool since the UK smoking ban came into effect - check how much better the photos look without the clouds of smoke! Mashit's DJ C was in town for the only London date of his 2007 European tour playing reggae and hip hop alongside residents Gabriel, Master G and Rubi Dan [read more/see photos]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 7th July 2007
Gabriel Heatwave was joined by Quality Diamond on the mic, playing bashment, hip hop, R'n'B, reggae, funky house and more - inluding sneak previews of unreleased Diamond tunes such as Pick A Pepper and She So Fine [read more]
Three Sevens Clash @ The Full Moon
Saturday 7th July 2007
Sadly the 40th St Paul's Carnival was cancelled due to licensing problems, but this afterparty we'd planned went on regardless, with Henry Heatwave playing reggae and dancehall alongside Steve Rice aka The Rocksteady Daddy and Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) [read more]
Medical Justice Launch Party @ Cargo
Tuesday 3rd July 2007
A night raising money and awareness for Medical Justice, a network of legal and medical volunteers who defend and promote the rights of immigration detainees in the UK. Music came from The Heatwave, Asian Dub Foundation Soundsystem, Yungun, Erik Smoke and Zong Zing All Stars plus performance poetry from A Poem In Between People (PiP) [read more]
C90 @ Ethio-Cubano
Friday 22nd June 2007
Intimate late-night affair in the basement of an Ethiopian-Cuban restaurant in the heart of Sheffield. The Heatwave played alongside Maga Bo (Soot Records), Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek), Paul Meme aka Grievous Angel (Dust) and the C90 DJs on a massive, bass-heavy soundsystem that dominated the dancefloor [read more/see photos]
The Heatwave vs Ruffnek Diskotek @ Cosies
Saturday 16th June 2007
Heatwave's Henry and Gabriel teamed up with Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) and Beavis (Roots Radical) for this bi-monthly reggae dancehall affair at Bristol's infamous cellar club-bar Cosies [read more]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 15th June 2007
Heatwave's monthly East End party, with Gabriel and Rubi Dan playing the best brand new and classic dancehall/bashment around plus hip hop/R'n'B, reggaeton, reggae and a touch of soca, ragga jungle and funky house [read more/see photos]
Fidgit @ Plan B
Friday 8th June 2007
Rubi Dan, Master G and Gabriel rocked Plan B's new basement with 80s dancehall, lovers' rock, 90s ragga, hip hop/R'n'B, reggaeton and more, while upstairs Dan Greenpeace (All City) and the Fidgit residents supplied bass-heavy old school hip hop [read more/see photos]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 2nd June 2007
Heatwave played bashment, hip hop and reggaeton alongside BBC 1Xtra's DJ Blakey, DeeKline (Rat Records), Matt Lisle and host MC Hyperactive at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of London's West End [read more]
Control Your Arms @ Corbet Place
Saturday 19th May 2007
Rip-roaring charity fundraiser drawing the link between climate change and human rights. Heatwave were playing dancehall, reggae and hip hop alongside King Toby (Shanti Sound) and Control Your Arms residents [read more/see photos]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 18th May 2007
Heatwave's monthly East End party, with a guest appearance this month from French Canadian DJ Ghislain Poirier (Bounce Le Gros) alongside residents from The Heatwave [read more/see photos]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 5th May 2007
Heatwave playing alongside garage don Beni G (Mixologists), Matt Lisle and Moccachino plus host MC Hyperactive at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of London's West End [read more]
Bashment Clash @ Cosies
Saturday 21st April 2007
A packed out Cosies got down to reggae, dancehall, grime and more from Henry (The Heatwave), Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) and Beavis (Roots Radical) [read more]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 20th April 2007
A mammoth five-hour set from The Heatwave's Gabriel alongside MC Rubi Dan at this monthly bashment session [read more]
Bank Holiday Bashment @ Red Room
Sunday 8th April 2007
Bank holiday bashment with Henry Heatwave, Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) and Beavis (Roots Radical) [read more]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 7th April 2007
Heatwave playing alongside garage don MJ Cole, Matt Lisle and MCs Sharkie P, Hyperactive and Sparks at this monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of London's West End [read more]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 16th March 2007
Our monthly East End bashment, with Heatwave's Gabriel, Master G, Henry and host MC Rubi Dan playing the best in brand new and classic dancehall/bashment, reggaeton, hip hop/R'n'B, soca, reggae and more [read more/see photos]
Bounce @ Bar Rumba
Saturday 3rd March 2007
Music to shake your ass to - monthly booty bouncing event in the heart of the West End featuring The Heatwave alongside Beni G, Cutlass Supreme, Matt Lisle and host MC Hyperactive [read more/see photos]
Heatwave @ Blag Club
Friday 9th February 2007
Our second West London excursion at Holland Park's plush Blag Club, featuring our usual dancehall and reggaeton madness from Gabriel, Master G and Rubi Dan [read more]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 17th November 2006
Our monthly East End bashment, with Heatwave's Gabriel, Master G, Henry and host MC Rubi Dan playing the best in brand new and classic dancehall/bashment, reggaeton, hip hop/R'n'B, soca, reggae and more [read more/see photos]
Dubloaded @ Native
Friday 3rd November 2006
The Bristol launch party for Mary Anne Hobbs's dubstep compilation Warrior Dubz. DJs and MCs on the night were The Bug, Loefah, Benga and Sgt Pokes (DMZ) alongside residents Heatwave, Pinch (Tectonic/Planet Mu) and Dub Boy (Ruffnek Diskotek) [read more]
Heatwave @ Blag Club
Friday 13th October 2006
The first ever Heatwave event in West London, with Gabriel and Master G delivering the finest in dancehall, reggaeton and R'n'B to a rammed club [read more]
Future World Funk @ Notting Hill Arts Club
Saturday 7th October 2006
Guest appearance from Heatwave at this long-running monthly night of global party music run by FWF's DJ Cliffy and Russ Jones aka The Hackney Globetrotter. With Rubi Dan on the mic, Gabriel and Master G played a set focusing on dancehall with a round-the-world feel [read more]
Heatwave @ The Pool
Friday 15th September 2006
The first event at our new home in Shoreditch, The Pool, and also our third birthday celebration. Gabriel, Master G and Henry were all playing, alongide host MC Rubi Dan and guest DJ Andy Peek (C'mon Feet) [read more/see photos]
Bestival 2006 @ Robin Hill Country Park
Friday 8th September 2006
Rob Da Bank's late-summer festival on the Isle of Wight, featuring performances from the likes of Lily Allen, Hot Chip, Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters, Devendra Banhart, The Fall, The Strangers and more. Heatwave played for nearly three hours in the Bollywood Tent on Friday night, mixing up dancehall, reggae, ska, hip hop, soca and ragga [read more]
Womad @ Reading
Friday 28th July 2006
Heatwave headlined Club Womad on the Friday night, playing for two hours to over 2,000 people alongside MCs Yungun, Quality Diamond and Rubi Dan. Other acts on the reggae-themed Friday night were Trojan Sound System and J Star [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 23rd June 2006
The swansong of Heatwave vs Mas Fuego, after 18 months of booty-shaking dancehall and reggaeton madness at the Rhythm Factory in Whitechapel, East London. Residents Heatwave & Rubi Dan, Don Lubi and DJ Deoh were joined by Section Sound [read more/see photos]
Heatwave @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 19th May 2006
Featuring a live reggae/hip hop set from Rodney P, spitting lyrics like The Nice Up and Riddim Killa over classic riddims like Stalag, Real Rock, Fade Away and Tempo [read more/see photos]
Womad @ Caceres
Friday 12th May 2006
Heatwave's Master G and Rubi Dan flew out to Cáceres to DJ at Womad's Spanish festival, playing to a massive crowd packed into a picturesque plaza [read more]
Scandal Bag @ Gramaphone
Thursday 11th May 2006
Weekly dancehall reggae event brought to you by residents Heatwave alongside Augui & Flex from Clash Hi-Fi/Soundclash Radio. Guest DJs on rotation including J Star, Section Sound, DJ Turna (Vital Sound), Upstate Rockers, Brother Culture, Dave Stelfox, Dub Student and Dr Ups [read more]
Heatwave @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 21st April 2006
Ladies' Night 2006 featuring scorching PAs from Stush - performing Dollar Sign and Bad Gyal - and Warrior Queen. Plus residents The Heatwave, Rubi Dan and DJ Deoh alongside guest DJ Sami Sanchez [read more/see photos]
Heatwave @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 17th March 2006
Featuring a live PA from UK hip hop superstar Blak Twang, rhyming over foundation dancehall riddims like Answer, Sleng Teng and Punaany. Residents Heatwave and DJ Deoh, MCs Rubi Dan and Quality Diamond and guest DJ Andy El Niño completed the line up [read more/see photos]
Burn Prision, Burn Enemy @ CSO Toxics
Saturday 11th March 2006
Our first date in Barcelona, at a massive reggae/dancehall squat party on the outskirts of the city organised by local promoters Rhythm & Flow. Music came from Spanish selectors Supah Lion (Barcelona) and Kiki Sound's Kamikaze (Madrid), with live PAs from Rubi Dan, Mr Rango, Yuma, Jerry D, Naka D and Alex [read more]
Tempo & Tumbao @ Herbal
Wednesday 22nd February 2006
The launch party of Erik Smoke's monthly night of urban Latin music: drum'n'bass, hip hop, reggaeton, boogaloo and more. We guested alongside residents Queen Candela, DJ César R and Smoke the O.L.D. [read more]
Heatwave @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 17th February 2006
Featuring live PAs from mic veteran Seanie T, who showed there's more to his skills than hip hop flows with some fierce bashment, and up-and-coming grime artist Doctor, whose confident set showed why he is one to watch. DJ Deoh and Sami Sanchez eld things down in the back room [read more/see photos]
Scandal Bag @ Gramaphone
Thursday 9th February 2006
Weekly dancehall reggae event brought to you by residents Heatwave alongside Augui and Flex from Clash Hi-Fi/Soundclash Radio. Guest DJs on rotation including J Star, Section Sound, DJ Turna (Vital Sound), Upstate Rockers, Brother Culture, Dave Stelfox, Dub Student and Dr Ups [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 20th January 2006
The first anniversary of Heatwave vs Mas Fuego at Rhythm Factory featuring the welcome return of Riko Dan (Roll Deep). After his storming live show back in April 2005, he returned with long-time sparring partner Gods Gift (Pay As U Go) for a bashment set alongside The Heatwave [read more/see photos]
333 Saturdays @ 333
Saturday 14th January 2006
Continuing our reggaeton/bashment residency in 333's basement, with Rubi Dan on the mic and special guest Erik Smoke playing Latin hip hop, reggaeton and jungle [read more/see photos]
Scandal Bag @ Gramaphone
Thursday 12th January 2006
Weekly dancehall reggae event brought to you by residents Heatwave alongside Augui and Flex from Clash Hi-Fi/Soundclash Radio. Guest DJs on rotation including J Star, Section Sound, DJ Turna (Vital Sound), Upstate Rockers, Brother Culture, Dave Stelfox, Dub Student and Dr Ups [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 23rd December 2005
Our 2005 Christmas special was another roadblock, with live action from Yungun alongside Mr Thing, DJ Loco and Mágico aka La Raza laying down some live reggaeton and Criola and Lauren Cherry's salsa/hip hop soul. A fiercely contested booty battle won decisively by Emi of Element Dance rounded off the fun [read more/see photos]
Scandal Bag @ Gramaphone
Thursday 24th November 2005
Weekly dancehall reggae event brought to you by residents Heatwave alongside Augui and Flex from Clash Hi-Fi/Soundclash Radio. Guest DJs on rotation including J Star, Section Sound, DJ Turna (Vital Sound), Upstate Rockers, Brother Culture, Dave Stelfox, Dub Student and Dr Ups [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 18th November 2005
Hot UK dancehall artist YT blessed the dance with a live PA and some adept hosting alongside The Heatwave on the decks. His Wicked Act single went down a storm and he showed why he is the UK's most successful reggae deejay of recent years. Plus guests Mattik & Spice, Jose Luis (Reggaeton.co.uk) and Clash Hi-Fi [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 21st October 2005
Urban Cuban special with the Rhythm Factory playing host to PAs from Cuban rappers Kid Afrika and Leximan along with their extensive entourages. Residents The Heatwave, Rubi Dan and DJ Lubi were joined by North London reggae sound Fire Voice dropping dancehall classics and up to the time bashment plus reggaeton and R'n'B from DJ Loco [read more/see photos]
333 Saturdays @ 333
Saturday 15th October 2005
A Heatwave reggaeton special at 333's infamous OffCentre night, featuring a live PA from London-based Colombian MC Mágico, old school jungle from DJ Sundance and a booty-shaking dance-off [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 16th September 2005
The return of Heatwave vs Mas Fuego after we took the summer off: a total roadblock featuring an electric live PA from London rapper Klashnekoff. Plus all the usual dancehall and reggaeton madness from residents The Heatwave, Rubi Dan, Don Lubi plus guests MED (Stones Throw), DJ Deoh and Skribble [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 15th July 2005
A bumper edition of Heatwave vs Mas Fuego with grime MCs Jammer, Skepta and the YGC crew plus Colombian Londoners La Raza doing a live reggaeton PA [read more/see photos]
Destination Out @ Cargo
Saturday 9th July 2005
Only two days after the London bombings of July 7th, Heatwave rocked a packed-out Cargo alongside resident DJ Ross Allen and live performances from Lethal Bizzle and Eska [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 17th June 2005
DJ Lubi and his crew took over in the main room for a Latino special featuring a whole host of rappers blessing, the Element Dance crew and Iris Debrito spicing things up with some perreo style dancing, and a live PA from from Latin Clan. Plus guests DJ C (Mashit), Aaron Spectre and Dave Stelfox alongside Heatwave, MDK and Rubi Dan [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 20th May 2005
Ladies' Night featuring three of London's best female MCs: Baby Chann (Suncycle), No Lay (Unorthodox) and Criola. Plus a Heatwave DJ set comprised entirely of women artists, with Baby Chann and Lante (Suncycle) hosting, and resident DJs DJ Lubi and MDK [read more/see photos]
Culture Shock @ Herbal
Thursday 28th April 2005
Reggae dancehall 45 shoot-out featuring selectors from Heatwave, Section Sound and Vital Sound clashing, with Daddy Ferma (Million Vibes, Sweden) hosting on the mic [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 15th April 2005
Exclusive and incredible bashment set from Roll Deep's Riko Dan alongside Heatwave and DJ Turna (Vital Sound) in the main room. The Mas Fuego room saw Don Lubi (Fania/StraightNoChaser/Nascente) and DJ MDK (Twice As Nice) playing reggaeton, hip hop and salsa, with a live PA from Cuban rapper Kid Afrika aka Danny Cubano [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 18th March 2005
Live hip hop/bashment PA from London rapper Yungun alongside The Heatwave, with DJ support in the main room from Bashment Vibes and Section Sound. Plus Mas Fuego residents DJ Lubi and MDK and a PA from Rubi Dan in his pre-Heatwave days, fresh from featuring on the Sidestepper album In Beats We Trust [read more/see photos]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 18th February 2005
The second of our monthly Heatwave vs Mas Fuego nights. Reggae remix specialist J Star warmed up the dance with veteran Honey Brown on the mic and Warrior Queen and Ras B put in a heavy PA alongside The Bug (Ninja Tune). Plus bashment and reggaeton from residents DJ Lubi, MDK and Heatwave alongside Quality Diamond [read more/see photos]
Culture Shock @ Herbal
Thursday 17th February 2005
Reggae, dancehall and more from Heatwave alongside Section Sound, Ross Allen (Casual), Daddy Ferma (Million Vibes, Sweden) and Sha System [read more]
Heatwave vs Mas Fuego @ Rhythm Factory
Friday 21st January 2005
The first ever Heatwave vs Mas Fuego event - the original dancehall/reggaeton party. Residents The Heatwave, DJ Lubi and MDK introduced a keen East London crowd to the Latin dancehall sounds alongside a live PA from London bashment supergroup Suncycle [read more/see photos]
Culture Shock @ Herbal
Thursday 16th December 2004
Festive bashment featuring music from Heatwave and residents Section Sound alongside Ross Allen, Souljah (Bermuda) and Ruby Quince (CherryPie) [read more]
Heatwave @ The Chapel
Friday 10th December 2004
The final night of our 8-month residency at The Chapel in Angel Islington before the move to a new home at Rhythm Factory in January 2005. The Heatwave DJs Gabriel aka Xiquet, Henry aka Mr Pannot and Master G plus guest DJ Ruby Quince (CherryPie/Noisy Bunch) played dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and soca [read more]
Culture Shock @ Herbal
Thursday 18th November 2004
Heatwave playing bashment, reggae and hip hop alongside Section Sound and Ross Allen (Casual Records/Island) [read more]
Heatwave @ The Chapel
Friday 12th November 2004
The penultimate night of our 8-month residency at The Chapel in Angel Islington before the move to a new home at Rhythm Factory in January 2005. The Heatwave DJs Gabriel aka Xiquet, Henry aka Mr Pannot and Master G plus guest DJ Danny Kingston aka Soul Rocket (Valencia, Spain) played dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and soca [read more]
Funk Da Bar @ Emmanuel College
Wednesday 13th October 2004
Heatwave's return to Emmanuel College's renowned weekly party, playing dancehall/bashment, reggaeton, hip hop and ragga jungle [read more]
Heatwave @ The Chapel
Friday 8th October 2004
The sixth night of our 8-month residency at The Chapel in Angel Islington, with Heatwave DJs Gabriel aka Xiquet, Henry aka Mr Pannot and Master G alongside Section Sound playing dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and soca [read more]
Culture Shock @ Herbal
Thursday 23rd September 2004
Inaugural night of Section Sound's monthly dancehall residency at Herbal, where Heatwave were regulars. Featuring PAs from Warrior Queen and Tubby T alongside DJs Ross Allen, Sunship, Ceri Evans, Chunky and Ruby Quince (CherryPie) [read more]
Heatwave @ The Chapel
Friday 3rd September 2004
The fifth night of our 8-month residency at The Chapel in Angel Islington, with Heatwave DJs Gabriel aka Xiquet, Henry aka Mr Pannot and Master G alongside DJ Turna, JBT and Double O (Vital Statistics/Vital Sound) playing dancehall/bashment, reggae, hip hop/R'n'B and soca [read more]
