The Beautiful Octopus Club Festival 2016

Creative arts organisation Heart n Soul have announced the 9th edition of The Beautiful Octopus Club Festival, a unique FREE event bringing together an eclectic mix of musicians, DJs and performers from the UK's burgeoning learning disabled scene.

Taking place at the Royal Festival Hall on Friday 9th September, BOC Fest 2016 also marks the beginning of Heart n Soul's The Big 30; a year of special events to celebrate the pioneering charity's 30th anniversary.

The FREE event runs from 7pm-midnight and all ages are welcome.

Line-up

The Fish Police, Lizzie Emeh, Pino Frumiento, Tilley and Del, Too Hot For Candy, Electric Fire, Peter Brown, Aldean Blair, The Heart n Soul Choir, Sauna Youth, David Sawyer, Billy Saga, Team Trabant, Allsorts Showcase, Nathan Persad, Robyn Steward, Rikki Jodelko, Do Your Own Thing Showcase, DJ Dolphin, and Will Dicki.

DJs from clubs including The Squidz Club, Allsorts, Bubble Club, Funky Llama, Fresh Track, Club Soda, Kiss My Disco, Groovy Cat Club, Funky Nite.

Plus opportunities to get involved including Art Market, Just Dance, Catwalk Show, Marketplace, Meeting Points, Toni Tits, The Chat Up, Quiet Space, Big 30 Living Archive, SoundLab Playspace, Goggieland Chillout Area

DJs all night long on the riverside terrace. Plus more to be announced!

More info

BOC Fest aims to put learning disabled arts and culture firmly on the map. An immersive, multi-space playground featuring music, performance and workshops, BOC Fest's innovative programming is in part due to the lack of genre restrictions within the learning disabled scene. The artists taking part share an uninhibited urge to create, resulting in a space where both audience and performers are free to experiment and experience something new. Expect to be wowed by one of the most fun, friendly and un-self conscious events on the festival calendar!

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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last updated: Thu 4th Aug 2016