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Breakbeat Events in London
Emerging from the fusion of hip-hop, funk, and electro in the late 1970s and 1980s, breakbeat is defined by its characteristic syncopated drum patterns that deviate from the standard four-on-the-floor beat. Find upcoming Breakbeat events in London below.
Upcoming Breakbeat Events · London
WED 12 AUG
THU 13 AUG
FRI 14 AUG
Mesh:Social
Alex Banks, Stylus Rex, Evan Gildersleeve, Lady Ruffelin
idmbreakbeatelectronica
Not For Sale Gallery
Subsidance
breakbeathardcorerave
Four Quarters Peckham
Kinesis x Earth Frequency Soundsystem
Wilfy D, ac1d vicious, MIDRIB, leaf node, shaggsy, GDSMRCY, Melba, flo ruby, nymphetamine, Das ist Vas, Earth Frequency Soundsystem
junglebreakbeatbig beat
Distillery N17
Origins: Or:la, Pangaea & Pariah
Pangaea, Pariah, Or:la
uk funkyuk garageirish electronic
FOLD
SAT 15 AUG
Bricks N' Mortar: Brickwork
uk funkyjunglebreaks
Dalston Den
Total Hypnosis & Bass Hertz
DJ Vibes, Lavery, Kaylene Sc@r, Thunda Banton, Subbreak, Shockin B, Devious D, Food Junky, Luke Skyz, Domz & Jumanji, Uniques & Supermase, Uno, Blacka, Melo D, Nology, NRG, Skipa, Demolition Cru, Junior Buzz, Phantom D & Jonah, Tony C, Pure Genius, Infinity
junglebreakbeatdrum and bass
Arcadia Lounge Bar & Club
Jumbi Day Party: DJ Paypal, Ikonika + Phonox Afterparty with DJ Assault, Black Rave Culture
DJ Assault, Ikonika, DJ Paypal, Black Rave Culture
footworkuk funkyghettotech
Jumbi
TNWM: Day & Night Party
Ross Quinn, Tommy Farrow, Asch Pintura, Hirsch, My Friend, Nour
breakbeathard housemelodic techno
HWK LONDON
CIRCULATE with DJ Paypal, Black Rave Culture, Ikonika - Day & Night
DJ Assault, Ikonika, DJ Paypal, Black Rave Culture
footworkuk funkybaltimore club
Phonox
BLACKM4IL_: Label Takeover
Donya B Bass, Achiya, Silk Selectress, Spicy Velvet, sumi
uk garagejunglebreakbeat
Planet Wax
Impulse Control: Lebanon Fundraiser
Cocktail Party Effect, iAMA, New Flesh, Choronzon, Baytee Baytak, Power Failure, NK47, Avel Mismo, Ardent Pain, Aventex, MaxQuerade, Mhamad Safa, NakedAggressionDJ, Slyn
black metalindustrial metalindustrial rock
AAJA
Swoose (All Night Long)
Swoose
breakbeatelectronichouse
NT's Loft
Merlin 'Gradients' 4.5 hour set
Merlin, Canary, Danwell, Enter The Dance, Ethics
jungleneurofunkdrum and bass
Four Quarters Peckham
NEAT'N'TIDY PRESENT: Soundz of the Southside
En Masse, Dan Weston, WoioiBoi, The Pearman, PJ Pollen
hard housebreakbeatjungle
Planet Wax
How It Started 7: Back to Avalon - 100% Vinyl - Drum & Bass + Jungle
jungledrum and basselectronic
Avalon Cafe
DJ Assault + Black Rave Culture
DJ Assault, Black Rave Culture
ghettotechfootworkbaltimore club
Phonox
Art Of Dark - Summer Heights
Detroit In Effect, Samuel Jabba, DJ Masda, mad miran, Katya, Matthias
miami bassfootworkg-house
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SUN 16 AUG
WED 19 AUG
THU 20 AUG
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
80
danceability
90
valence
60
grit
50
organicness
40
commerciality
40
tempo
65
vocality
20
About Breakbeat
Emerging from the fusion of hip-hop, funk, and electro in the late 1970s and 1980s, breakbeat is defined by its characteristic syncopated drum patterns that deviate from the standard four-on-the-floor beat. The genre utilizes heavy sampling of acoustic drum breaks, often layered with Roland TR-808 kicks, synthesizers, and rhythmic vocal stabs. Typically maintaining a tempo between 110 and 140 BPM, it evokes an energetic and street-focused mood that emphasizes physical movement and rhythmic complexity. Breakbeat serves as a critical evolutionary link between early house and modern drum and bass, maintaining a distinct sonic identity rooted in the art of the rhythmic loop.
Also known as: Breaks
Parent genre:Electronic
Breakbeat events in London - FAQ
- What is Breakbeat music?
- Emerging from the fusion of hip-hop, funk, and electro in the late 1970s and 1980s, breakbeat is defined by its characteristic syncopated drum patterns that deviate from the standard four-on-the-floor beat. The genre utilizes heavy sampling of acoustic drum breaks, often layered with Roland TR-808 kicks, synthesizers, and rhythmic vocal stabs. Typically maintaining a tempo between 110 and 140 BPM, it evokes an energetic and street-focused mood that emphasizes physical movement and rhythmic compl…
- What Breakbeat events are in London?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Breakbeat events in London - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Breakbeat events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Breakbeat music?
- Breakbeat music scores high on danceability (90%), energy (80%), tempo (65%), and lower on commerciality (40%), vocality (20%). These qualities shape the typical Breakbeat sound at live events and club nights.
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