Dedication, hype, solidarity, creativity there are many ways I could go on to try and sum up this project. One thing is for sure that what ensued after I got the nod from the men behind the curtain was certainly a whirlwind adventure.
A musical mash up of electro vibes fused with live MC’s and a saxophonist. The aim of the night was to provide a fresh, original take on the club scene and raise the profile of the festival that prides itself upon these same principles.
The MC’s set the standard for the rest of the night not only sparking off the show but then proceeding to take the night and put it on fire…musically of course. Dousing their set in DJ Jaycee’s eclectic and at times down right dirty beats and setting it ablaze with buoyant lyrical flows fuelled with relentless dynamism. Xtra, C-10 and Jamkilla are without doubt ones to keep an eye fixed on in the very near future. Their vibrancy and freshness sets them apart from many that would consider themselves accomplished in the grime scene.
Oli Hackett from Drop the Mustard was up next bringing a new meaning to the word ‘filthy’ with his storming beats. Toying with the the small but mighty crowd as they threw a variety of shapes about the dance floor. The crowds thrill for the music certainly made for some quality entertainment and generated a buzzing vibe to the club.
The headline act the Super Mario Bros brought their A game to the club with an outstanding performance that brought out instantaneous response from the technologically advanced crowd. As the Saxophone came out so too did all the mobile phones, even from the bar staff, collecting as much footage as they could, whilst everyone bounced about to unforgettable rifts of the Sax Offender. It was defintely something you did not want to forget. I only wish the Mayor himself was there to hear 'Boris' drop and melt the club down...
Powered by volunteers, ‘Cut It Loose’ brought together artists and people from different backgrounds to showcase an innovative approach to the volunteering scene.
If you were ever in any doubt that volunteering was a worth while thing to do, ‘Cut It Loose’ on Saturday night was the definitely the place for you.
