Huge open air UKG event at Dreamland Margate this month

Spoony’s Garage Classical fT special guests So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew, Shola Ama, Kele Le Roc, Lifford & many more

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A hit list containing the who’s who of UK garage is set to take to the stage as the legendary DJ Spoony brings Garage Classical to Dreamland in Margate.

For one of only two special shows outside of London, DJ Spoony teams up with the illustrious Ignition Orchestra to shine a spotlight back on the genre in what is set to be an unmissable event as part of the Margate Summer Series.

Prepare to be transported back to the golden age of UK Garage, as pioneering maestro, DJ Spoony, teams up with the illustrious Ignition Orchestra to shine a spotlight back on the genre in his ground-breaking show ‘Garage Classical’ in what is set to be an unmissable event.

Joining DJ Spoony on this nostalgic musical journey are some of the most celebrated names in the history of the genre: the indomitable So Solid Crew (‘21 Seconds’) and Heartless Crew (‘Too Many Man’), the soulful Shola Ama (‘You Might Need Somebody’), the melodious Elisabeth Troy (‘Crazy Love’) and Kele Le Roc (‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’), the evocative Lifford (‘Please Don’t Turn Me On’), the vibrant Nay Nay (‘Body Groove’), the rhythmic prowess of Thomas Jules, the electrifying Riche Dan, the unforgettable MC Rankin, and the versatile Asa. With unexpected collaborations and moments to make your heart race, this is a show that reimagines the classics like never before.

Set against the whimsical backdrop of Dreamland Margate, audiences can expect a seamless blend of classic garage tunes reworked with an orchestral twist under the baton of highly sought-after composer and conductor Katie Chatburn.

Spoony said: “Really looking forward to bringing Garage Classical to Margate for one of only two exclusive shows we’re doing in 2024! Trust me when I say we’re bringing a roll call of Garage royalty with us for this special event, celebrating 30 years of UK Garage! The first time Garage Classical has performed outside of London. If you love this music, make sure you don’t sleep on this one!”