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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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Estrella Ventures support Ujima Radio

Estrella Ventures – a marketing agency for brands with purpose 

 

We’d like to say a big thank you to Estrella Ventures (EV), who we recently teamed up with to refresh our media pack and rate cards. Not only do our new media assets now reflect the spirit of Ujima Radio, but they come with a customisable template – meaning we’ll be able to update them in the future whenever we need. We’d really recommend working with EV. Here’s an introduction to who they are and what they do! 

Who is EV? 

EV is a Bristol-based, B Corp Certified™ agency that delivers strategic marketing for brands with purpose. They help good people doing great things to accelerate positive change within our lifetime.  

EV embeds themselves into the businesses they work with. This means they’re able to uncover your business priorities, figure out where you sit in the market, and build a strategy that helps you grow in the right way. 

What EV does 

EV helps purpose-led brands connect with the audiences that matter and achieve their growth goals sustainably. They deliver marketing activity rooted in your brand’s vision and mission, whether they’re designing the visual identity that gets you recognised or creating the content your audiences resonate with. 

With a team of strategy, design, and content specialists, EV can help you with: 

  • Marketing strategy 
  • Branding and design strategy 
  • Content strategy and creation 
  • Account-based marketing (ABM) 
  • Website design and creation 
  • Support with events  

Who EV works with 

Purpose-led businesses are EV’s sweet spot, from science and tech scaleups to charities and social enterprises. Their previous projects include accelerating brand visibility for EarSwitch®, helping to launch and promote a successful event for CameraForensics, and building a full visual identity and website for RefYouMe – all local businesses doing incredible things. 

You can get in touch with EV to discuss your own growth goals at  https://estrellaventures.com/contact-us/ 

Or, follow them for marketing insights

at https://www.linkedin.com/company/estrella-ventures/ 

 

 

 

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Ujima Radio Powerplays June 2026

Congratulations to this month’s successful June Powerplays 2026!

Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in the West Country & Wales which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts.

Plus you can listen to all the 10 songs on the playlist below.

If you are an artist based in the West Country or Wales you could have your track featured on the Ujima Radio Powerplays.  All you have to do is send your track on MP3, make sure the lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let  you know.

Email: info@ujimaradio.com

Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays”.

Good luck and keep listening to hear when your track gets picked!

Listen in Bristol on 98FM and DAB and worldwide online:

https://ujimaradio.com/

​Support and follow them online with their socials at the bottom of the page.

This month’s Powerplays are listed below and in no particular order:

 

 

Please remember to tag Ujima on following platforms:
Instagram: @ujimaradio_official

Follow this months successful artists on Instagram:

@​mcdizraeli  

#emergingtalent #bristol #westcountry #wales #newmusic #ujimaradio #powerplays
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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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Ujima Radio Powerplays May 2026

Congratulations to this month’s successful May Powerplays 2026!

Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in the West Country & Wales which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts.

Plus you can listen to all the 10 songs on the playlist below.

If you are an artist based in this area you could have your track featured on the Ujima Radio Powerplays.  All you have to do is send your track on MP3, make sure the lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let  you know.

Email: info@ujimaradio.com

Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays”.

Good luck and keep listening to hear when your track gets picked!

Listen in Bristol on 98FM and DAB and worldwide online:

https://ujimaradio.com/

​Support and follow them online with their socials at the bottom of the page.

This month’s Powerplays are listed below and in no particular order:

 

Please remember to tag Ujima on following platforms:
Instagram: @ujimaradio_official

Follow this months successful artists on Instagram:

Follow this months successful artists on Instagram:

@nxpanther
@dafuchaman
@king_louis_x16_
@kwazi0117
@indigo.49
@lauradiaforever
@dallasreggaemusic
@niabimkubwa
@jabani_pj
@thetiajoness
@joeyorkemusic
@msasi_official

#radio #emergingtalent

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Ujima Radio Powerplays April 2026

Congratulations to this month’s successful April Powerplays 2026!

Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in the West Country & Wales which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts.

Plus you can listen to all the 10 songs on the playlist below.

If you are an artist based in this area you could have your track featured on the Ujima Radio Powerplays.  All you have to do is send your track on MP3, make sure the lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let  you know.

Email: info@ujimaradio.com

Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays”.

Good luck and keep listening to hear when your track gets picked!

Listen in Bristol on 98FM and DAB and worldwide online:

https://ujimaradio.com/

​Support and follow them online with their socials at the bottom of the page.

This month’s Powerplays are listed below and in no particular order:

Follow and support this months artists on Instagram and please also click and follow @ujimaradio_offical on Instagram:

@vikterduplaix
@ronisizebristol 
@marnsofficial
@zedregal 
@viceroys876 
@norsonstewart
@soundsliketja
@theactualjdart 
@mista_g_official
@djtasungie
@talisman_reggae
@dycrdelroychandler
@reggaeville 
@cooziemellers
@totallydubwiserecordings  
@djliondub 
@congonatty_official
@blackoutja2020  
@code_red.uk
@kilaze_tape_paxx.music
@djstylebig  
@dejour869
@enrge_m.b.p
@scratchiibamma
@gangwwayrecords
@oceanicwhoop
@fatty_beats
@j9.prod
 

 

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Ujima launches brand new Drum & Bass Programme – Full Cycle Records Show!

Mercury Prize Winning Record Label join Ujima’s roster of shows!

 

We are really proud to launch our brand new show the Full Cycle Records Show!
We’ve got a fun packed show hosted by DJ Siva Gold.
She’ll be joined by Full Cycle artist and label manager Kit who will be supplying a guest mix 🔊
The show kicks off  Friday 3rd April at 6pm-8pm!
Lots of new and exciting music for you, Full Cycle style 🎵
Full Cycle Records set up in early 1990’s by Mercury Prize winners Roni Size Krust & crew. Trailblazers & originators of Drum & Bass the roster of artists now featured on the label will be featured in rotation on this amazing new show.
Listen on 98FM & DAB in Bristol & worldwide online:

 

About Siva Gold:

Siva Gold is a female Bristol-based drum & bass DJ, radio presenter and resident with Full Cycle.

A fixture in Bristol’s vibrant music scene, she is known for her exceptional tune selection blending fresh new releases with legacy tracks, and her ability to craft sets that entertain and fill dance floors long into the night.

Siva first fell in love with jungle and drum & bass while listening to pirate radio stations in the 90s. While studying music and dance at university she learned to DJ, before going on to build a successful career in radio broadcasting. In fact you’ve probably heard her presenting the news on Heart, BBC, Jack FM or Kiss FM.

Full Cycle Founder Roni Size says: “Siva instinctively knows how to curate sets that fill dance floors and radio shows that build loyal followings. Her deep knowledge and experience built up over 30 years of being immersed in the scene, means she knows exactly how to put on a show that’ll entertain any audience.”

 

 

 

About Kit:

After signing to Proximity Recordings, Grid Recordings & Technique Recordings in earlier years, Kit released his first 12″ Vinyl EP titled ‘Desolate EP’on Fokuz Recordings. Support for his debut extended player came in thick and fast from Mc Conrad, DJ Aphrodite, Fabio &Grooverider, 2Shy, DJ Clarky, DJ Mantra, Brookes Brothers, Twisted Individual, DJ Rap, Alibi, Madcap, Basher, Frankee, Kenny Ken, Double O, DJ Andrezz, DJ Craze, dRamatic & dbAudio, Nicky Blackmarket, Doc Scott and Noisia. His follow up single titled ‘Molecules’ released on Vibez 93 has already gained support from LTJ Bukem, Random Movement, John B, Kenny Ken, Aphrodite, Sweetpea and Paul SG which kicked off 2022 in style for him. The level of support for Kit is growing bigger each day, most credibly with his track ‘Survive’ gaining BBC Radio 1 airplay by Jaguar for BBC Introducing. In 2023 Kit literally found himself on the door step of Mercury Prize winner Roni Size. Roni gave Kit a shot at remixing his current single. Battle Lines, by Roni Size & Reno Ka Featuring Katya Gabeli & Prod By Insula which was received well with support from Dr Meaker, Bryan Gee, B-Complex, Drumsound, Nicky Blackmarket, Random Movement, Nu:Tone & Doc Scott for example. This fruitful partnership is a testament to Kits trust and internal gratefulness to Size for supporting his unreleased music all over the world, A&Ring him and building him into a stronger artist who is set to release his debut EP on Full Cycle Records. The proof is in the 2026 pudding as Kit is constantly working his magic at Full Cycle Records as their label manager ensuring things are running like clockwork. Whether that is the release schedule, promoting Full Cycle events or running Full Cycle Radio on Ujima Radio. All of this whilst simultaneously elevating his productions which have gained yet more BBC Radio 1 support with his unreleased track West Coast Calling being featured on Danny Byrd’s D&B 60 Mix for the Official Drum & Bass show with Charlie Tee back in January of this year. 

Ujima Radio are very excited to have this team of DJ’s and Producers join our roster of specialist DJ’s.

 


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We Don’t Do That Here – BCFm & Ujima Radio join forces!

Two of Bristol’s community stations, BCfm and Ujima Radio join forces to create a groudbreaking documentary!

Thanks to Bristol Recovery Fund Ujima and BCFM were able to combine forces to produce a crucial protocol for community media in times of unrest as well as this important documentary archiving the unrest in 2024.

In August 2024, unrest swept across the UK after the tragic killings in Southport, fuelled by online misinformation and weaponised fears about migration. In Bristol, the tension erupted in Castle Park and outside the Mercure Hotel, where asylum seekers were housed. The police presence was thin. The danger was real. And yet, what happened next was extraordinary, ordinary Bristolians put their bodies on the line to defend their neighbours.

We Don’t Do That Here is a one-hour audio documentary from Bristol’s community radio stations – BCfm and Ujima, weaving together multiple in-depth interviews with those who lived it: refugees inside the hotel with their children, activists and local residents on the streets, police officers, youth workers, charity leaders, journalists, and community broadcasters. Their voices reveal the fear of that week, the courage of those who stood in solidarity, and the deep divisions that surfaced under pressure.

The programme also investigates the powerful role of media and misinformation, such as how a single false claim spiralled into riots, how national outlets inflamed stereotypes, and how community radio and grassroots networks became lifelines of truth. Listeners hear not just about what happened, but why, and what it tells us about Britain in an age of polarisation.

Above all, this is a story of resilience. From smiles through hotel windows to grandmothers holding banners, from grassroots charities to city-wide counter-protests, Bristol’s communities demonstrated that hate would not go unchallenged. This documentary asks: what does it take to keep a city safe, welcoming, and united, and what can the rest of the country learn?

 

Listen to the documentary on Soundcloud:

We Don’t Do that Here Documentary

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Contributors:
Muneera Pilgrim – Creative and Broadcaster
Roger Ball – Academic Researcher
Anonymous – Afghan Asylum Seeker
Jim (Not real name) – Bristol Anti-Fascists
Serena Sergeant – Avon & Somserset Police
Desmond Brown – Growing Futures CIC
Olivia Lamont Bishop – Borderlands Bristol
Maya Mate-Kole – Mwanzo Project

Producers: Marcus Smith & Miranda Rae
Sound Design: George Colwey
Photo Credit: Simon Holliday
Funding: Bristol City Council


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International Women’s Day 2026

Ujima Radio celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 with the Ujima Sisters Takeover, live on Sunday 8th March on 98FM and DAB in Bristol and worldwide online. For the 8th year in a row, Ujima Radio dedicates a full day of programming to women’s voices, stories and music.

This year’s theme is Connection and Common Ground — exploring what women can achieve together and their role in promoting peace. From 10AM to midnight, the Ujima Sisters Takeover brings together some of Bristol’s most inspiring women across music, poetry, journalism, film and activism.

10AM – 12PM The day opens with MĀDŁY, multi-lingual rapper, singer, songwriter and poet, ahead of the Seedling Sessions at Trinity Centre — celebrating women in music and the powerhouse women shaping Bristol’s local scene.

12PM – 2PM Ujima Sisters Lynn Mareno and Muneera Pilgrim take over the midday slot, celebrating International Women’s Day with their unique voices and perspectives.

2PM – 4PM The brand new Rhythm & Rhyme Show launches with singer Krush and poet Brink of Thought — a show that will continue every Tuesday 6–8PM on Ujima Radio.

4PM – 6PM Documentary Filmmaker and EDI Specialist Louise Ndibwirende alongside Ujima Sister Miranda Rae return for their second year to share their work in promoting peace and unity.

6PM – 8PM Journalist Dora the Reporter launches her new show The Scoop, which will continue every Saturday 10AM–12PM on Ujima Radio.

8PM – 10PM DJ Xcel — niece of Rita Marley and daughter of the iconic Rankin Miss P — delivers an exclusive all-female reggae mix, old and new.

10PM – Midnight DJ Elley Phunk closes the night with her signature blend of Breakbeat, UKG, Bass, House, Oldskool, Jungle and Techno. Expect uplifting vibes, deep grooves and serious rhythm.

Tune in on Sunday 8th March on 98FM & DAB in Bristol or stream worldwide at ujimaradio.com

#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #UjimaRadio #BristolRadio #WomensDay #UjimaSisters

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