Grand Funk 4th Anniversary
Feb
27
to Feb 28

Grand Funk 4th Anniversary

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On 27th February, we celebrate 4 years of Grand Funk with an epic lineup of groovy selectors.

Over the years, we have raised ยฃ30,000 for Refugee Community Kitchen and Medical Aid for Palestinians, and we only plan to go further.

The line up

  • Peter Adjaye, formerly producing for Mo Wax Records with James Lavelle

  • Kaya M, bringing a deep collection of Reggae and Soul

  • Leopold, Rare Jazz Funk & Disco magic

  • Dr. Telefunk, contributing a heavy dose of Disco and Funk to keep the dancefloor grooving

100% of proceeds will be donated to Refugee Community Kitchen

This is an 18+ event

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Funk the Borders
Dec
22
7:00โ€ฏPM19:00

Funk the Borders

โœฎ Part 5 โ€” Christmas Special โœฎ

.ยท:ยจเผบ โ„ เผปยจ:ยท.

Featuring:
โœถ AMY TRUE โœถ AJ โœถ Seline Alidina โœถ DJ PETE BENNETT โœถ MUSIC IN OUR UNDERPANTS โœถ GLACIER  โ„
โ„ SARAH JANE BAKER โ„

HOSTED BY: โœถ MAD RALPH โœถ

โœฎ โ˜บ โ˜ป MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!! โ˜ป โ˜บ โœฎ

โ„ ABOUT THE EVENT โ„

This year marks TEN YEARS of โœถ FUNK THE BORDERS โœถ โ€” and our fifth legendary celebration!

Over the past decade, weโ€™ve brought you unforgettable nights with Kae Tempest, Beans on Toast, DHARNI, REEPS ONE, KingPin, and Ruby Throat.
This Christmas, expect another wild, beautiful, chaotic fusion of music, art, and community.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: ยฃ15  (Contact us for discounts & Free Refugee Passes)  AGE: 14+
๐Ÿ’› Please donate more if you can โ€” 100% of profits go to Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK) and Sumud School in Gaza via West Wales for Palestine. 

๐ŸŽจ ART FOR PEACE & CONNECTION ๐ŸŽจ

โ™ก Sumud School in Gaza is collaborating with us โ€” children there are creating art pieces for exhibition and sale.

Each piece sold includes a photo and message from the young artist.
In return, youโ€™re invited to send back a photo or short video message of yourself receiving their art.

A two-way act of love, defiance, and solidarity across borders. โ™ก

Weโ€™re also accepting donations of art for our exhibition and online auction โ€” a rare chance to showcase your work in the heart of Brighton.

๐ŸŽถ THE ARTISTS ๐ŸŽถ

โœถ AMY TRUE โœถ
Some artists make music โ€” Amy makes a point.
An unapologetic rapper and singer whose words hit like bricks and heal like poetry.

โœถ AJ โœถ

Sheffield city has recently made this diamond. Hard hitting, provocative and street as fuck. AJ is the latest legend in the making to make swirls in the industry. This is the start of something huge. 

โœถ DJ PETE BENNETT โœถ
Frontman of LoVeDoGz, Big Brother winner, and Brightonโ€™s own hard house hero. Expect pure energy and original tracks.

โœถ Seline Alidina โœถ

Mesmerising voice!! Seline has been singing with The Gulls over the summer alongside our own host Mad Ralph and has her own album due out very sooooooooon!!

"exploring the world through music, movement, magic and nature"

โœถ MUSIC IN OUR UNDERPANTS โœถ
Juha (Collin) & Kieran (The Restarts) โ€” ukulele punk anthems from the lockdown era. DIY spirit turned up loud.

โœถ GLACIER โ„ โœถ
Brighton newcomer with an ethereal voice that will echo through your soul. Dreamlike, haunting, unforgettable. 

โœถ SARAH JANE BAKER โœถ
The UKโ€™s Most Infamous Trans Gangsta Extraordinaire.
Activist, musician, survivor โ€” now a powerhouse violinist, guitarist, and singer after 30 years in male prisons.

โœถ HOST โœถ MAD RALPH โœถ
Blues voice from another planet.
Friend to all, enemy to many.
The chaos conductor behind The Gulls

MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED...

โ˜ƒ THE VENUE โ˜ƒ

KOMEDIA, Brighton โ€” home of underground magic and musical legends.
Past performers include Lewis Capaldi, KT Tunstall, Tom Odell, IDLES, The XX, Foals, Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash, Bonobo, and more.

Komedia opens its doors for special community events like Funk The Borders โ€” where music meets resistance and joy meets justice.

๐ŸŽ„ JOIN THE CELEBRATION ๐ŸŽ„

Letโ€™s make this Christmas a celebration of unity, art, and radical compassion.
Together, weโ€™ll Funk the Borders โ€” with rhythm, resistance, and love.

โ˜ป โ˜บ โœถ Dance. Create. Connect. Rebel. โœถ โ˜บ โ˜ป

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RCK presents our 10th Anniversary Celebration
Nov
22
to Nov 23

RCK presents our 10th Anniversary Celebration

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๐ŸŽ‚ It's been 10 years of RCK, 10 full years!
That's over 2.5 million meals served in London and Northern France with over 20,000 hardworking volunteers! Bringing hot nutritious deliciousness year in and year out, a truly monumental achievement and a testament to the power of community, positive activism and kindness.

๐ŸŽˆCome on down to our fun packed evening crammed with live music, cabaret and world class DJโ€™s to celebrate all the volunteers, donors and supporters that have made it happen, yes that's you lot.

Artists:
@gemma_rogers_music_
@jazzisirius
@gideon_dj_official
@theysayjump
@mr.tedswalker
@jstarmusic
@skyrager
@terry_hooligan
@jakandeli_music

๐Ÿคœ As well as having a blast we will be raising much needed funds to keep the fine food flowing. Bring your friends, family and crew to share in this momentous occasion.

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Grand Funk for RCK
Nov
14
to Nov 15

Grand Funk for RCK

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Headliner: Mera Bhai โ€” a driving force in the Daytimers collective, known for high-energy sets that weave house, garage, psychedelic disco, funk and global rhythms into pure dancefloor magic.

With support from:

โ€ข Norsicaa โ€” deep cuts and global heat

โ€ข LEV โ€” disco and funk to lift the room

โ€ข Dr. Telefunk โ€” groove-heavy selections from the disco doctor

A night for disco lovers, groove chasers and free spirits โ€” expect big energy, wild rhythms and a dancefloor moving as one.

All proceeds go to Refugee Community Kitchen, supporting displaced communities across the UK & Northern France.

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Grand Funk for RCK
Oct
10
to Oct 11

Grand Funk for RCK

Grand Funk returns to where it all began โ€” Doรฑa Bar โ€” for a special fundraiser on Friday, 10th October. This intimate night will be all about pure Funk, Soul, and Disco, celebrating the sounds that inspired us from the start.

100% of proceeds will go to Refugee Community Kitchen, supporting their vital work providing hot, nutritious meals to refugees and displaced people in the UK.

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Rave 4 RCK
Oct
3
to Oct 4

Rave 4 RCK

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Itโ€™s been 10 years since RCK first began operations in Calais and weโ€™re doing a fundraiser in Bristol to celebrate all the banging work they do and help them continue!

Weโ€™ve got Roni Size headlining supported by Euphonique and Burt Cope as well G-class with his boy Speaker Louis! Plus thereโ€™s a raffle with some sick prizes!

It's gonna be a night of classic jungle, naughty D&B, and all round bass heavy bangers to wiggle and get silly to. Grab your tickets before they sell out and make sure you're there for a proper family rinse out!

Ticket link is below or if you canโ€™t make the event you can still enter the raffle here - top prize is 2 x tickets to Boomtown 2026!!

Please spread the love far and wide โค๏ธ

100% of all ticket revenue will be paid directly to RCK
Thanks for all artists and the venue for donating their time and services!

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Grand Funk for RCK
May
31
to Jun 1

Grand Funk for RCK

Grand Funk makes its debut at EartH for our most raw and eclectic night yet, in support of Refugee Community Kitchen.

Headlining the event is Alexander Nut, a dynamic DJ and producer known for his eclectic fusion of genres, blending Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, and electronic influences. His unmatched energy and impeccable track selection will keep the dance floor moving all night.

The lineup also includes Alena Arpels, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, and Juno, each bringing their unique sound to the decks, covering everything from Deep House and Broken Beat to Afrobeat, Soul, and beyond, ensuring there's something for every music lover.

All proceeds from the event will support Refugee Community Kitchen, a vital organization that provides hot, nutritious meals to refugees and displaced people in the UK. So not only will you be dancing the night away, but youโ€™ll also be supporting a meaningful cause.

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Rock 4 Refugees
May
4
to May 5

Rock 4 Refugees

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All-day Mini Fest at the Holroyd Guildford.

We can't wait to bring you a great mix of music and fun for all the family.

Raising funds for: Refugee Community Kitchen

More details to follow very soon, but for now keep the date free!!

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Running for Refugees: Make Every Mile Matter
Apr
6
8:00โ€ฏAM08:00

Running for Refugees: Make Every Mile Matter

This 6th April, Refugee Community Kitchen is thrilled to have a team of ten passionate volunteers taking on the London Landmark Half Marathon to support displaced people in Northern France and London.

These dedicated runners arenโ€™t just covering milesโ€”theyโ€™re running for hope, solidarity, and the chance to provide warm, nutritious meals to refugees and asylum seekers facing unimaginable hardships.

But they canโ€™t do it without you! Your support is vital:โ€จ

โœจ Donate to our fundraiser to help provide life-sustaining meals.โ€จ

โœจ Share their journey to inspire others to contribute.โ€จ

โœจ Cheer them on as they take on this iconic challenge.

Together, we can turn every step into meaningful action and show that compassion can change lives. Join us in making a differenceโ€”letโ€™s make every mile count!

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That Party
Mar
1
to Mar 2

That Party

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Come Down to The Old England BS6 for a day of duttyness and silly bangers bringing together the crรจme de la blem of Brizzleโ€™s underground to raise funds for Refugee Community Kitchen.

Free entry

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GRAND FUNK for Refugee Community Kitchen (Vol 9)
Nov
8
to Nov 9

GRAND FUNK for Refugee Community Kitchen (Vol 9)

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For our 9th instalment of Grand Funk for RCK we embark on another journey through culture and sound. The night will open with the warm Roots Reggae & Dub sounds of Danniella Dee and Dirt Bike Dub. Then moving towards the high energy funk/disco of Dr. Telefunk and closing on the funky sounds of Beirut Groove Collective founder Ernesto Chahoud.

100% proceeds donated to Refugee Community Kitchen

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GRAND FUNK for Refugee Community Kitchen
Aug
31
to Sep 1

GRAND FUNK for Refugee Community Kitchen

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For the 8th Grand Funk in support of Refugee Community Kitchen we embark on an international journey of sound.

From the soulful reggae of Kaya M to the warm highlife grooves of Dare Bologun you can expect all your dancing needs to be fulfilled.

90% of ticket sales donated to Refugee Community Kitchen.

This is an 18+ event

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Duvet Vous with Freight Train Sound System
Aug
3
to Aug 4

Duvet Vous with Freight Train Sound System

Join us as we have a big party at Bristol's most exciting new venue and help raise much needed funds for Refugee Community Kitchen in the process


Featuring..
Freight Train Sound System


"The Soundsystem should be the headliner, not the DJ...!" - DVS1


The soundsystem is what brings us all together. This freshly custom-built rig is going to be our altar for 12 joyous hours of Duvet Vous? in a warehouse setting. Heavy on the bottom end and crystal hi hats !! Featuring a fine roster of underground DJs pushing deep, bassy dubby, groovy air through it for exuberant enjoyment.


DJs throughout the day and night, from A-Z:

Boomer (Duvet Vous?)
h e c t or (Duvet Vous?)
Justin Gage
Max (Smokescreen)
Ms Ogyny (Dotflex)
Pavinyl (Wild World)
Tony Montana (Duvet Vous?)
Wiggly (Duvet Vous?)

Joining duvet mainstay DJs on this occasion keeping the groove in check is a handful of talented folk from up and down the country. Adding their selections ranging from belting smokescreen bass bin work outs, heady minimal acid grooves and rare latin vinyl excursions.


Live visuals throughout the party by (((doppler) ) ). Doppler is a gifted visual artist with a keen vision for how a rave should look. He represents just another element thrown into the mix on whats looking like a mad wicked day + night !


Hot food, teas and coffees served throughout the day outside!! As well as of course, a bar inside.
4PM - 4AM


In a time where politicians are trying to score points by pretending to dissapear whole crises, there are still real people doing real good work feeding people. Refugee Community Kitchen serve over 1500 hot nutritional meals a day to displaced people in northern france and homeless people in London and Edinburgh. Needless to say they constantly need cash for all of this food so let's help contribute towards their longstanding operation of kindness + humanity.

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Artcore presents A Fundraiser for RCK
Apr
27
to Apr 28

Artcore presents A Fundraiser for RCK

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RUBY THROAT with a brand new set and a fresh line up.

Raising as much money as we can for our friends at the REFUGEE COMMUNITY KITCHEN.

We are going to be joined by a load of hot talent โ€ฆ including live action from the notorious MR TEDS , DANIMAL CRACKERS and the best of DJs: RED NAT and SANJAY (Asian Dub Foundation)

Fire and Bar. Yard Mayhem.

There is also going to be some top secret, event specific, artwork for sale at extortionate prices.

Donation on the door

ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

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Kneed Funk
Apr
12
to Apr 13

Kneed Funk

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Grand Funk team up with Knees Up to create our biggest and most diverse night yet. This time around we will be combining the worlds of Funk/Soul with House/Techno.

From the soulful sounds of The Duke to the thumping Deep House of Isaac Carter you can expect all your dancing needs to be fulfilled.

100% of ticket sales will be donated to Refugee Community Kitchen

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Run For Refugees: Join Our Journey of Compassion!
Apr
7
11:30โ€ฏAM11:30

Run For Refugees: Join Our Journey of Compassion!

"Exciting news from RCK! This April, five dedicated volunteers will be lacing up their running shoes to take on the London Landmark Half Marathon, all in support of displaced people in Northern France and London.

As they pound the pavements of the iconic capital city, these incredible individuals are not just running a race; they are running for hope, for solidarity, and for a brighter future for those who have been forced to flee their homes.

With every step they take, they are raising vital funds to provide warm, nutritious meals and support to refugees and asylum seekers who are facing unimaginable challenges.

But they can't do it alone! We need your support to cheer them on and help them reach their fundraising goal. Whether you donate, share their story, or join us on the sidelines to cheer them on, every act of support makes a difference.

Click below to find out more about the event and to donate to the cause:

Join us as we Run For Refugees and let's make every mile count!

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Guava Jamz for the Kitchen
Mar
23
to Mar 24

Guava Jamz for the Kitchen

We return this March to raise money for Refugee Community Kitchen, a volunteer run charity cooking & serving hot food for displaced people in the UK and France. 100% of the profits from this show will go directly to charity, our last fundraiser at Earth raised over ยฃ2k and this time we're aiming higher! Joining us will be some extremely exciting special guests TBA very soon... You can sign up now for first access to tickets.

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Grand Funk
Feb
25
6:00โ€ฏPM18:00

Grand Funk

Grand Funk 4 RCK 2nd year anniversary party. Through the participation of all their wonderful DJs, Volunteers and dancers they have raised over ยฃ8000 for RCK! Come celebrate and continue to help their beautiful party grow

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Grand Funk for Refugee Community Kitchen
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Grand Funk for Refugee Community Kitchen

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For our 6th instalment of Grand Funk for RCK we have planned one of our most soulful eclectic lineups yet. We will have sets from Edie Ashley and Oscillation opening the night with deep dub/reggae grooves. We will also be joined by Archie Hassall of Heart of Soul playing a worldly mix of funky jams. The night will be closed by the wonderful Lali spinning some soulful disco grooves.

As always 100% of ticket/merch sales will be donated to Refugee Community Kitchen.

We will also be providing face/body painting to spread some colours into the crowd

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Grand Funk for Refugee Community Kitchen
Aug
24
to Aug 25

Grand Funk for Refugee Community Kitchen

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โ€˜Grand Funk for RCKโ€™ is focused around curating nights with eclectic range of music ranging from reggae/funk/disco/soul and other worldly sounds. Through love of music we hope to raise as much money for RCK while also creating some of the most exciting and unique club nights in London.

So far @stooty_mama has run 3 โ€˜Grand Funk for RCKโ€™ nights and they have already grown a lot with the last one making ยฃ2000 with gift aid!

Click below to get your tickets and come join us for a boogie!

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Knees Up for RCK
Jul
8
to Jul 9

Knees Up for RCK

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Showcasing the absolute best of UKG, House, Jungle and other tasty bits also.

DJs:

Benny Ill

Ocean Supermarket

Kit b2b LALI


ยฃ10 online + tickets OTD subject to availability


See u on the dance floor

โค๏ธ

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Let Afghan Girls Learn
Mar
23
6:30โ€ฏPM18:30

Let Afghan Girls Learn

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RCK will be supporting this event with food on the night - book tickets now and join the conversation

The Taliban are stripping girls and women of their human rights including denying them of their right to an education.

This is only the tip of the iceberg. The Taliban's actions and their restrictions on the freedoms of women and girls is a fundamental human rights issue. We must talk about it to bring about change. How do we do this? Where do we start?

Come and join @AnotherWay Now and @HiddenLight for an evening of conversation and film with the director of the Netflix film, 'In Her Hands', Tamana Ayazi, together with an informed and expert panel, including Ramita Navai, Emmy and Robert F. Kennedy award winning journalist.

This is exactly one year after the Taliban abruptly announced that schooling for girls beyond grade 6 would remain banned. We donโ€™t want this day to go unmarked.

Join us. Letโ€™s gather and talk about what we can do.

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Knees up for RCK Fundraiser 2.0
Aug
19
to Aug 20

Knees up for RCK Fundraiser 2.0

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After our first fundraiser in May, we were overwhelmed with the love and support we received during the party. We collectively fundraised just over ยฃ1.5k for Refugee Community Kitchen. A massive big ups to everyone who donated or shaked a leg, we love you!

This time round, we return to our beloved Boat Live, our party falling in the later part of hot, sweaty August in the heart of Hackney Wick. We're excited to invite some old and new faces behind the decks for this one!

Hailing from Jersey & Chicago, we welcome Mvcoko a DJ who's style tends to blend techno with Ghetto House and Footwork with drum n bass to make sure the dance floors on fire at all times. Mvcoko's fondness for mixing the deeper end of house through to the tougher end of techno and club music makes them perfect for the closing slot. A member of the HOWL collective, Mvcoko is also web designer and set designer based in London. Muy talentosa!

Next, we welcome Felix CW, host of a popping Balamii radio residency. A proud member of the Brighter Days family, FelixCW has some of the crispest sounding UK productions in the scene. Playing memorable sets this year at Meadows in the Mountains festival with the Brighter Days Family and last year at Keep Hush b2b Bakey, FelixCW has been making movements across Europe and the UK. He's played alongside some of the biggest names in the scene from Nia Archives, Dr Dubplate, Coco Bryce and many more. We can't wait to have him grace the decks. Scroll down to hear one of his saucy mixes...

Last but not least, we are very excited to have LulaRoo slap the bass and funk into Boat Live with her unique blends of Blues, funk, ska and jungle. Her sassy, smooth and slapping grooves will provide the perfect soundtrack for an August eve Friday night sunset. Woop!

Usual faces Jam Scones, Wasabi Needle and Stillgiles will play some muy muy tasteful sounds guaranteed to slide you into them dizzying dance frenzies we saw last time. You know the score.

Canโ€™t wait to see all your gorgeous facesโ€ฆ

Love Isaac & Noah (Refugee Community Kitchen)

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