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DJ LEGENDS OF SOUL ★Day Party Edition★

MATURE presents DJ Legends of Soul — Day Party Edition, Sun 16th Aug 2026 at Bambalan, Bristol

MATURE PRESENTS

DJ LEGENDS

OF SOUL

★ DAY PARTY EDITION ★

SUNDAY16AUG 2026
DOORS2PM–10PM8 HOURS OF SOUL
VENUEBAMBALANBEACON TOWER, COLSTON ST, BS1 4XE

THE RETURN

DJ Legends of Soul flyer — Sun 16th Aug 2026, Bambalan Bristol

After taking a break, we are delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of MATURE — Bristol’s premier over-30’s Soul Nights.

This event holds a special significance: we are returning to the cherished venue that hosted our popular Day Party, which sold out for three consecutive years.

Get ready as we bring you DJ Legends Of Soul (Day Party Edition) — assembling a line-up of DJs who have played pivotal roles in the Soul & RnB scene. Party the day away to your favourite classics: RnB, Slow Jams, Soul & Rare Grooves, from the Rooftop Terrace of Bambalan, set against the picturesque backdrop of Bristol’s skyline.

The Balcony Terrace (VIP Area) will be set against a backdrop of Soca & Calypso vibes — with some Dancehall & Reggae, new and classic selections, added in for good measure.

ON THE DECKS

01D-MACGLOBAL SOUL
02DJ STYLEUJIMA RADIO
03NYTROCRYSTAL LOVE RADIO
04RICKY 2 TUFFSIGNATURE RADIO
05MARTIN IN FULL SWINGBACK IN THE DAY
06SKYLION & FRIENDSUJIMA RADIO

HOSTED BY BANDYT & SUSPECTACULAR

VIP PACKAGES

For those wanting to soak up the atmosphere with drinks & food, we’re offering VIP Packages for groups of 4 upwards. Table service from the comfort of your own seating area on the Balcony Terrace. Includes event entry, meal & drinks, VIP table seating & service. Advance purchase only.

VIP 4£180£100 TAB
VIP 6£270£150 TAB
VIP 8£360£200 TAB
VIP 12£540£300 TAB

INC. EVENT ENTRY · MEAL & DRINKS · VIP TABLE SEATING & SERVICE

TICKETS INFO

FIRST RELEASE£10SOLD OUT
FINAL RELEASE£15ON SALE NOW+ BF — on sale from 4th July
ON THE DOORMOTDLimited amount available. Priority to ticket holders on the day.

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BAMBALAN · BEACON TOWER, COLSTON ST, BRISTOL BS1 4XE · SUN 16TH AUG 2026 · 2PM–10PM

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We Are Hiring: Business Development Manager

Part-Time | Bristol (Hybrid/Flexible) | Service Contract | £45,500 pro rata (£26,000 for 20 hours/week)

Ujima Radio is entering a powerful new phase — and we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help turn vision into sustainable growth.

Ujima Radio is a leading African Heritage community radio station based in Bristol, dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and creating platforms for cultural expression, dialogue, and social change.

This is more than a sales role. It’s an opportunity to build partnerships, unlock new income streams, and help scale one of the UK’s leading African Heritage community media platforms into a financially resilient media house.

About the Role

This is a strategic role focused on developing and diversifying income streams while ensuring alignment with Ujima’s mission and values.

You will work closely with senior leadership to:

  • Develop and implement a business development strategy
  • Generate income through partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising
  • Explore new income streams including training, consultancy, and media services
  • Develop membership and subscription models
  • Build long-term strategic relationships across corporate, cultural, and media sectors
  • Monitor performance and report to senior leadership and the Board
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting systems

About You

We are looking for someone who is both commercially minded and values-driven, with the ability to generate income while supporting community impact.

Essential:

  • Proven experience in business development, fundraising, or sales
  • Strong professional networks and partnership-building experience
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience developing income-generating strategies
  • Understanding of community media or similar sectors
  • IT proficiency (MS Office, planning tools)

Desirable:

  • Experience in media, cultural, or creative industries
  • Knowledge of African Heritage communities
  • Experience in the voluntary, charity, or social enterprise sector
  • Knowledge of digital income streams and social media
  • Familiarity with AI tools

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organisation
  • A key role in shaping organisational growth and long-term sustainability
  • Be part of a culturally significant platform amplifying underrepresented voices

Equity & Inclusion

Ujima Radio is committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from people of African Heritage backgrounds and others underrepresented in the media sector.

How to Apply

For queries, email: vicechair@ujimaradio.com

Closing date: 30 June 2026

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Radicle Radio Takeover for Diaspora Festival 2026

Aisha Campbell & T Chev from The Rise Collective’s Radicle Radio celebrate Diaspora Festival in collaboration with Diverse Artists Network on Ujima Radio!

 

Radicle Radio’s Aisha Campbell and guest T Chev took to the airwaves of Ujima Radio in celebration of  Diaspora Festival 2026, 100 events taking place all over the city of Bristol from 1st-10th May 2026. Aisha takes us on a deep dive into #diaspora2026, the Bristol-based festival celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, presented by the incredible @diverseartistsnetwork. This multi-venue, city-wide event has platformed more than 100 marginalised artists from global diaspora communities.

Radicle Radio takes its name from the part of a seed that anchors the root, helping the plant unfold, flourish and bloom. Hosts and producer Aisha trace the sparks of different musical genres and movements through the emotional, social and political undercurrents of their time.

You can listen to the entire programme using the link at the bottom of this page. In this special programme, @aishacampbell explores the roots of DIASPORA!, what it stands for, how it began, and what it means to Bristol and the wider southwest region.

A core part of this also includes the incredible project A LETTER TO BROADMEAD, an amazing collaboration of teams of young people, alongside  partners – including @shredenhams , @strange_brew_briz , @sparksbristol @ujimaradio_official and more – cooked up a huge array of events. The idea was to breathe life into the city centre. As the project progressed it was soon realised that giving young people opportunities and places to be was a key theme. This little part of Bristol, not known as the fanciest, but cool in its own way, received a big dollop of LOVE in the form of art, music and community all the way through April and the start of May.  Huge thank you to all involved and especially to Tara and all the team at Compass Presents that pulled it all together, it was a pilot project unlike anything ever seen before.  We broadcast for a whole month from our Pop Up studio in the Galleries Shopping Centre, Broadmead, nothing like this has ever been done before, a truly groundbreaking and pioneering project for radio!

A Love Letter to Broadmead couldnt of happened without support of  @bristolcouncil and was funded by the UK government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

Huge thanks to Aisha and T Chev, Radicle Radio, The Rise Collective, Compass Presents and the Diverse Artists Network for making this episode possible. It’s been great to work together on the festival and the show!

The amazing team of aspiring journalists from The Rise Collective have been out and about across the festival, to capture its spirit and vibe.

Listen NOW to the amazing Radicle Radio Takeover for Diaspora Festival 2026 using this link:

 

Find out more about everyone involved through their Instagram pages, please follow and support:

@aishacampbell

@tch3vz – T Chev aka Tyreece

@diverseartistsnetwork

@therisecollectiveuk

@compasspresents

@bristolcouncil

@westofenglandcombinedauthority

@ujimaradio_official

 

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Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum!

A dazzling festive experience awaits at Christmas at Westonbirt!

A truly magical experience!

 

Just a 40 minute drive from Bristol get ready for an unforgettable Christmas evening at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This magical after-dark trail returns for 2025 with brand-new lights, spectacular installations, and festive fun for the whole family!

 

Created by the award-winning producers behind Christmas at Kew, this is an  absolute must-see this festive season.

Wander through the illuminated arboretum, where twinkling lights bring the stunning setting to life. Marvel at the brand-new installations for 2025, including ‘Laser Lights’, ‘Mycelium Network’, ‘Fireworks Trees’ and ‘Wicker Animals’. Keep your eyes peeled for Father Christmas, as you can spot him on the trail!

Westonbirt Arboretum – Forestry of England have got everything you need for a magical night to remember including festive fairground rides.

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Events at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum .

Westonbirt Arboretum was established to protect trees and are committed to conservation, education and participation to help connect people with trees by supporting a wide range of activities at the arboretum. And it is truly a stunning & beautiful experience.

 

With accessibility facilities for disabled, young & old they have gone above and beyond to ensure everyone is welcome! Home to 2,500 different types of tree and shrubs from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure! You can even walk up amongst the tree tops with this incredible Tree Top Walkway, a perfect spot to catch the sunset!

Experience the serene beauty of Westonbirt in winter, where frosty landscapes and evergreen giants create a magical escape from the everyday.

From 5th November through to December 2025, families can join Stick Man for a magical winter adventure based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson. Josephine Lovelle, Marketing Manager at Forestry England, said: “Through interactive activities and seasonal discoveries, families can create special Christmas memories whilst learning about how trees and animals adapt to the colder months.”

To plan your visit search their website:

https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum

#visitwest #WestonbirtArboretum #westcountry #visit

 

Photos by: Barney Congdon

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Community: Becoming Black and British

Watch online now!

Community: Becoming Black and British – Bristol Edition of this amazing series by The World Reimagined captures the heart of a city shaped by resilience, belonging, and legacy. Through the memories of the Windrush generation and their children, this film reflects on what it meant and still means to build community, find identity, and create home in Bristol.
Watch online now:
Community: Becoming Black and British – Bristol shines a light on the lived experiences of Black communities across the UK and the powerful influence of community organisations, youth leaders, and local changemakers.
This Bristol story sits alongside films from other cities, each exploring resilience, history, and the future of Black British identity.
As part of the project, young Black creatives were mentored by industry experts, gaining the skills to conduct interviews and shape the documentary through their own lens. Their work brings together stories from the Windrush generation, community elders, and younger voices, bridging generations through storytelling.
Filming took place in meaningful community spaces including the Malcolm X Community Centre, Pickle Factory, and Easton Community Centre, capturing the rhythm, warmth, and truth of Black British life.
Directed by Euella Jackson.
Watch. Listen. Remember.
The story of community lives on.
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Ujima Radio Takeover at Citys biggest event!

Bristol Harbour Festival 2025 – Ujima Radio Takeover broadcasts worldwide!

On Saturday 19th July Ujima Radio broadcast live for 4 hours from the Bristol Rising Stage in Queens Square at Bristol Harbour Festival 2025.  Attracting over 200,000 visitors, the festival celebrates all that is great in Bristol from music to dance to circus skills to babie races and of course the celebration of maritime heritage with 1000s coming to the harbourside to celebrate fun on the water.


We would like to thank everyone who worked tirelessly to make this happen including Access Creative College who provided all the sound engineers and equipment.

You can listen to the entire show on our Listen Again service using the links below.

At 6PM Ujima Radio went live and broadcast an incredible lineup representing the vibrant multiculture of our city.
Ujima Radio Takeover was  hosted by Muneera Pilgrim, Krazy & Miranda Rae!
Starring:
Mary in the Mirror aka Mary Mina & DJ Elley Phunk.
Krazy‘s Wordlife Showcase featuring Lyandra & Rising Son
& wrapping up the night Jus Now!
Links to Listen Again:
Part 1: 6-8PM
Part 2: 8-10PM

 

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Ujima Radio Celebrates St Paul’s Carnival 2025!

Ujima Radio celebrates Carnival all day

Join us on Saturday 5th July when we pay tribute and celebrate St Paul’s Carnival with a full schedule of back to back Carnival shows. Kicking off at 9AM and right through until the early hours!

9-11am – First up is African Anthems with Dr J!


12-2pm make sure you don’t miss Jump Off for a healthy dose of soca & calypso, alongside dancehall, reggae, jazz and lovers rock with of Tim Dub Boy.

2-4pm Skylion promises 2hrs of non stop carnival vibes!

4-6pm True Definition Carnival Master Mix Session with Deli Gee – will be heavily influenced by sound of latin music which is a melting pot of musical styles, drawing Indigenous African and European cultures.

6-8pm it’s the one & only DJ DOCTA FLEX!

We have 2 special guest shows including Smith & Mighty’s Peter D Rose at 8pm followed by one of the originators of the Bristol Sound, the legendary DJ & Producer Flynn Ites from 9-10pm!

All wrapped up by Mercury Prize winner Dj Suv & Slix Mc with 2hrs of b2b Drum & Bass bangers, it’s Ramp-Up RADIO from 10PM.

The party continues through courtesy of DJ Xcel with a Soca & Reggae special with Legends in the Mix!

Join us & celebrate St Paul’s Carnival all day & night on Ujima Radio!

98FM / DAB / ONLINE

#bristol #bristolevents #carnival #stpaulscarnival

 

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Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence Nine Nights

The Nine Night’ celebration in honour of former Gloucestershire & England Cricketer Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence MBE, takes place on:

Date: Sun 6th July
Time: 2PM – 9PM
Venue: The Rose Green Centre, 65 Gordon Rd, Whitehall, Bristol. BS5 7DR.

Come and join us as we celebrate and remember the life and times of ‘Syd’, all are welcome to attend this special occasion.

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Carnival Day! Join Di Mas!

Docklands & Ujima Radio Present Join Di Mas!

 

Ujima Radio are proud to announce on Saturday 5th July –
“Join Di Mas” – the Parade of the Youth Clubs.
Taking place at Docklands Centre in St Paul’s, Bristol from 12-6pm.
Come & join us for this FREE Family friendly Carnival Party, Youth club procession, a Youth Talent show plus the Ujima Radio Takeover from 4-6pm starring Xiomara Musiq, Rayson & Brilliant plus Sambee with live performances plus carnival vibes courtesy of DJ Souls Liberation.
This is more than a parade, this is for our young people to be powerful, proud & seen!
Come & join us & get in the carnival spirit with Ujima Radio on Saturday 5th July at Docklands Community Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol!
Let’s make ‘Join Di Mas 2025’ unforgettable!
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Big Sexy Festy Party is back! The Free Festival celebrating 30 years and raising money for Feed the Homeless Bristol!

CHRIS LIBERATOR AND GRACE SANDS TO HEADLINE BIG SEXY IN EASTVILLE PARK

HOUSE MUSIC ALL DAY LONG
Big Sexy Festy Party
SUMMER SOLSTICE
SAT 21 JUNE
EASTVILLE PARK
BRISTOL
As an accolade to free party and free festival club ,studio and world touring DJs from our global and local house music- techno communities , here are our Kings and Queens of our UK free party and free festival culture celebrating 30 years of the BIG SEXY FESTY PARTY
BIG SEXY SOUND SYSTEM
HOUSE MUSIC ALL DAY LONG
SET TIMES
9 – 10.30. Chris Liberator
Stay Up Forever
7.30- 9.00. Jamie Rainbow
6- 7.30. DJ Grace Sands
DIY Sound system – Adonis
NYC Downlow – Block 9
4.45 – 6.00. Jess Warp – Big Sexy – Glastonbury
The Common.
3.30 – 4.45. DJ Tattoo John – Alabama 3
2.30 – 3.30. Sam T- MLC
1.00 – 2.30 Joe Hockham Liane Davey – Dig Deep Radio
This rockin party starts with a community radio style show in which Bristol’s Ujima Radio 98fm Miranda Rae opens up the day welcoming everyone to the field with Joe and Lianne Dig Deep Radio
SAM T will kick off into a playlist which later combines worldwide DJ legends Grace Sands DIY Soundsystem Nottingham – Memories And Tunes and Chris Liberator Stay Up Forever Collective with solid friends of the Big Sexy Festy Party playing deep funky and summertime party HOUSE MUSIC ALL DAY LONG with a bouncy wiggly uplifting acid tecno finish from the world’s best tecno DJ CHRIS LIBERATOR . All this on a mint hand built 10k rig from Jake Oily aka Bus Tunes – old school West country party legend .
This is a celebration of our deep friendships over 30 years of BIG SEXY and we are mega delighted with this astounding line up of our dearly beloved DJs all playing for free Jess , Jamie , Tattoo John Sam , Miranda , Chris , Grace , Stevie K and Oily all rocking the party inna BIG SEXY stylee !!Please share as this is rare !!
Don’t forget it’s a free festival but we are asking for guided donations of £5 £10 £20 according to your choice but all profits go to Feed The Homeless Bristol in line with the tradition of all our free parties over the course of our dance music history.
We also have REGGAE NATION – FUNK STATION – KIDS ZONE – CIRCUS – FIRESHOW – FOOD AND BARS
It’s the Summer Solstice BIG SEXY headlined by Chris Liberator , Grace Sands and friends – EPIC !!
Everyone will be expected to attend !!!
For info and tickets in advance go to
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