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Sunday, April 8, 2012




10:00pm until 5:00am




DESIRE     The Real Sound Of Uk Garage   Over 23s Featuring for the first time in over 10 years the FULL DREEM TEEM … Spoony . Timmi Magic . Mikee B (Exclusive 2 hour set) Alongside the UKs no.1 Garge DJ DJ Ez (Exclusive 1 hour set) Handpicked mcs to entertain you MC Ranking . CKP . Feva . Remedy DJ Support from Lombardo Jet-C Total Eli. B Upstairs Room - Soul Kitchen / Lounge One Reunion 90s R&B, Hip-Hop & Bashment Scratchy1 Glamour Hitman At last a reunion UK Garage night for the mature raver. If you used to party in the 90s and want to remember and reminisce with like minded folk then this is the night you have been waiting for. We have no plans to repeat this night so it will be a one time opportunity. Be there or hear about it, its as simple as that. We welcome anybody over 23 who wants to party. There will be no grime or bassline at this event so be warned it will be the very best in UK garage classics by 2 of the finest outfits in the UK. 200 Earlybird Tickets £10 Standard Tickets £15 VIP Tickets £20 (Q-Jump and entry to the VIP section)www.2funkytickets.co.ukwww.theticketsellers.co.uk Spectrum Photos (Next door to 2Funky) 56 Belgrave Gate, Leicester. Starz55 - 55 Narborough Road, Leicester. Tickets available from all the djs All tickets + booking fee. NO Caps . NO Hoods . NO Sportswear . Smart Dress Only Info: 0116 2616 824 Lovin it, Loving It, Lovin It!!!

    • Sunday, April 8, 2012
    • 10:00pm until 5:00am
  • DESIRE
    The Real Sound Of Uk Garage
    Over 23s

    Featuring for the first time in over 10 years the FULL DREEM TEEM
    Spoony . Timmi Magic . Mikee B
    (Exclusive 2 hour set)

    Alongside the UKs no.1 Garge DJ
    DJ Ez
    (Exclusive 1 hour set)

    Handpicked mcs to entertain you
    MC Ranking . CKP . Feva . Remedy

    DJ Support from
    Lombardo
    Jet-C
    Total
    Eli. B

    Upstairs Room - Soul Kitchen / Lounge One Reunion
    90s R&B, Hip-Hop & Bashment
    Scratchy1
    Glamour
    Hitman

    At last a reunion UK Garage night for the mature raver. If you used to party in the 90s and want to remember and reminisce with like minded folk then this is the night you have been waiting for.
    We have no plans to repeat this night so it will be a one time opportunity. Be there or hear about it, its as simple as that.
    We welcome anybody over 23 who wants to party. There will be no grime or bassline at this event so be warned it will be the very best in UK garage classics by 2 of the finest outfits in the UK.

    200 Earlybird Tickets £10
    Standard Tickets £15
    VIP Tickets £20 (Q-Jump and entry to the VIP section)
    www.2funkytickets.co.uk
    www.theticketsellers.co.uk
    Spectrum Photos (Next door to 2Funky) 56 Belgrave Gate, Leicester.
    Starz55 - 55 Narborough Road, Leicester.
    Tickets available from all the djs
    All tickets + booking fee.

    NO Caps . NO Hoods . NO Sportswear . Smart Dress Only

    Info: 0116 2616 824

    Lovin it, Loving It, Lovin It!!!



Saturday, April 7, 2012




10:00pm until 6:00am


Come and witness Caron Wheeler LIVE for the first time ever at Epsilon – Leicester’s newest One Million Pound New York style superclub with state of the art turbo soundsystem, massive video screens, luxurious decor and a VIP area with 2 rooms of music featuring the Midlan…ds best DJs. Caron Wheeler LIVE in Leicester Singing the hits “Keep On Moving”, “Back To Life”, “Living In The Light” and more. Saturday 7th April 10.00pm – 6am Soul . Funk . R&B Room Robin Holland (Belfry) Black Vinyl Magic (Brannigans) Neil Harrison (Aunty Ruths) Barney B (Funk & Soul) Hitman (SoulExpress) Soulful Vocal House Room DJ IMD (Deep @ Poppy RED) Cass Roc (Restless Soul) Gentle D (Funky Groove Weekender) TICKETS 200 Earlybird Tickets £5 . Standard Tickets £10 More On the door . VIP Section Available Leicester Spectrum Photos (Next to 2Funky)0116 2519478 Chaplains 01162 223680  Tom Brown 07983 521702 Northampton  Neil Harrison-07702727661 Chris 07527821527 Coaches from Northampton only £20 including free cd. Contact Chris 07527 821527 Coventry/Rugby  Barney 07799 745136 Coaches from Rugby only £20 including free cd. Barney 07799 745136 Nottingham- Cass Roc 07814 459955 Birmingham- Devril - 07725 203114 Info: 0116 2616 824 Online Ticketswww.2funkytickets.co.ukwww.theticketsellers.co.uk  Smart Dresswww.epsilon.uk.com

  • Saturday, April 7, 2012
  • 10:00pm until 6:00am
Come and witness Caron Wheeler LIVE for the first time ever at Epsilon – Leicester’s newest One Million Pound New York style superclub with state of the art turbo soundsystem, massive video screens, luxurious decor and a VIP area with 2 rooms of music featuring the Midlands best DJs.


Caron Wheeler LIVE in Leicester
Singing the hits “Keep On Moving”, “Back To Life”, “Living In The Light” and more.

Saturday 7th April

10.00pm – 6am

Soul . Funk . R&B Room
Robin Holland (Belfry)
Black Vinyl Magic (Brannigans)
Neil Harrison (Aunty Ruths)
Barney B (Funk & Soul)
Hitman (SoulExpress)

Soulful Vocal House Room
DJ IMD (Deep @ Poppy RED)
Cass Roc (Restless Soul)
Gentle D (Funky Groove Weekender)


TICKETS
200 Earlybird Tickets £5 . Standard Tickets £10
More On the door . VIP Section Available

Leicester
Spectrum Photos (Next to 2Funky)0116 2519478
Chaplains 01162 223680 
Tom Brown 07983 521702

Northampton
Neil Harrison-07702727661
Chris 07527821527
Coaches from Northampton only £20 including free cd. Contact Chris 07527 821527

Coventry/Rugby
Barney 07799 745136
Coaches from Rugby only £20 including free cd. Barney 07799 745136

Nottingham- Cass Roc 07814 459955

Birmingham- Devril - 07725 203114

Info: 0116 2616 824
Online Tickets
www.2funkytickets.co.uk
www.theticketsellers.co.uk

Smart Dress

www.epsilon.uk.com



Saturday, March 10, 2012




8:00pm until 11:30pm


Funy Peepul Comedy Show & Afterparty Saturday 10th March 2012 Indian food available throughout the night…  Toju The Jimi Hendrix of comedy, Toju has been on the comedy circuit for 17 years. His TV credits include ‘The Real McCoy’, Channels 4’s ‘Balls Of Steel’, ‘The A’Force’, ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ as well as many others. Get ready for the Militant Black Guy! Lateef Lovejoy His skillful blending of Stand-up and impressions has been showcased on ITV’s Young, Gifted, and Broke, and also on national comedy search “take the mike”. “He Looked like a wacky Eddie Murphy with an Afro as he confidently charmed the audience with his unique satire” African Times  Romesh Ranganathan Romesh has developed a reputation for being one of the most consistently brilliant new acts on the circuit. Having reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny New Act competition it seems that many people think that the reputation is well deserved. He is most definitely one to watch. Vince Atta It’s fair to say that everything Vince Atta touches turns to gold. His high-octane performances, stunning delivery & flawless array of impressions leave you short of breath £12.50 each or tables of 10 £110 Tickets available from Peepul Centre 0116 261 6000www.2funkytickets.co.uk

  • Saturday, March 10, 2012
  • 8:00pm until 11:30pm
Funy Peepul Comedy Show & Afterparty

Saturday 10th March 2012

Indian food available throughout the night

Toju
The Jimi Hendrix of comedy, Toju has been on the comedy circuit for 17 years. His TV credits include ‘The Real McCoy’, Channels 4’s ‘Balls Of Steel’, ‘The A’Force’, ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ as well as many others. Get ready for the Militant Black Guy!

Lateef Lovejoy
His skillful blending of Stand-up and impressions has been showcased on ITV’s Young, Gifted, and Broke, and also on national comedy search “take the mike”.
“He Looked like a wacky Eddie Murphy with an Afro as he confidently charmed the audience with his unique satire” African Times

Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh has developed a reputation for being one of the most consistently brilliant new acts on the circuit. Having reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny New Act competition it seems that many people think that the reputation is well deserved. He is most definitely one to watch.

Vince Atta
It’s fair to say that everything Vince Atta touches turns to gold. His high-octane performances, stunning delivery & flawless array of impressions leave you short of breath

£12.50 each or tables of 10 £110
Tickets available from Peepul Centre 0116 261 6000
www.2funkytickets.co.uk

SHAKEDOWN, the ultimate party vibe, loads of giveaway’s, make this the only place to be on a Saturday Night. 2 rooms of music featuring the UK’s Finest dj’s with surprise guest dj’s everyweek.  Concession and discounts for large group bookings and Birthday Groups CALL 0…116 2616 823 Launch Party  Saturday 3rd March 2012 10pm – 6am Epsilon, Churchgate, Leicester.  Featuring LIVE on stage ROMINA JOHNSON” Singing Artful Dodgers “Moving Too Fast” as well as other tracks Support from Leicesters Rising Star NAOMI MARCELLA FREE Before 11pm DRINKS OFFERS!!!

SHAKEDOWN, the ultimate party vibe, loads of giveaway’s, make this the only place to be on a Saturday Night.

2 rooms of music featuring the UK’s Finest dj’s with surprise guest dj’s everyweek.

Concession and discounts for large group bookings and Birthday Groups CALL 0116 2616 823

Launch Party
Saturday 3rd March 2012
10pm – 6am
Epsilon, Churchgate, Leicester.
Featuring LIVE on stage ROMINA JOHNSON”
Singing Artful Dodgers “Moving Too Fast” as well as other tracks

Support from
Leicesters Rising Star
NAOMI MARCELLA

FREE Before 11pm

DRINKS OFFERS!!!

Words without Weapons – Round 2 Are you aged 12-19? Into MCing, lyric writing, singing or music production?  Get down to Quad studios for Words Without Weapons! Develop your skills, meet other artists, create fresh tracks, record them for FREE for a special CD and….…  ….perform at a BIG SHOWCASE  When? Fridays 4-6pm and Saturdays 3-5pm Where? Quad Studios 78 Friday Street Leicester LE1 3BW Places are free but limited. To register, contact Vijay Mistry on 0116 261 6824/ info@2funkyarts.co.uk  The Autumn/ Winter 2011 round of Words Without Weapons saw young people from across Leicester work with urban artist Wavey, creating powerful tracks that dealt with issues of violent and knife crime. Through singing and MCing, these young artists explored some of the most relevant, emotive and scary subjects that confront young people today.  They performed in a successful showcase at The Music Café, on Saturday 17 December, for a large audience of family, friends and local music fans.  This massive showcase included performances from 15 local artists. It was hosted by Presto and featured music from DJ Glamour.  Young people involved in Words Without Weapons will also have their tracks distributed on a special CD. Words Without Weapons is supported by The Home Office Communities Against Guns, Gangs and Knives Fund.

Words without Weapons – Round 2

Are you aged 12-19? Into MCing, lyric writing, singing or music production?

Get down to Quad studios for Words Without Weapons! Develop your skills, meet other artists, create fresh tracks, record them for FREE for a special CD and….

….perform at a BIG SHOWCASE

When? Fridays 4-6pm and Saturdays 3-5pm

Where? Quad Studios 78 Friday Street Leicester LE1 3BW

Places are free but limited. To register, contact Vijay Mistry on 0116 261 6824/ info@2funkyarts.co.uk

The Autumn/ Winter 2011 round of Words Without Weapons saw young people from across Leicester work with urban artist Wavey, creating powerful tracks that dealt with issues of violent and knife crime. Through singing and MCing, these young artists explored some of the most relevant, emotive and scary subjects that confront young people today.

They performed in a successful showcase at The Music Café, on Saturday 17 December, for a large audience of family, friends and local music fans.

This massive showcase included performances from 15 local artists. It was hosted by Presto and featured music from DJ Glamour.

Young people involved in Words Without Weapons will also have their tracks distributed on a special CD.

Words Without Weapons is supported by The Home Office Communities Against Guns, Gangs and Knives Fund.

keepingupwiththegrid:

After fifteen years this February, 2 Funky are closing their doors to their retail outlet.

2Funky has not only been a big part of Leicester’s Urban Music scene, but has had
customers from all over the world, who have helped it become one of Europe’s best urban music stores! Many of you may…

Industry Takeover: All day seminar and showcase; mac, Thursday 22nd February 2012, 12-6pm.
A day-long free event of workshops and seminars from influential industry experts, for free!
 A  bite-sized chunk of what you can expect from Urban Development’s  Industry Takeover all dayer, industry experts from well respected  organisations including SB.TV, RWD Magazine, PRS for Music Foundation,  SJM Concerts, StayFresh, artists on the MOBO Tour and more will be  sharing their insider industry knowledge, answering questions and  offering advice to audiences across the country. AND IT’S FREE - SIGN UP FOR TICKETS AT http://www.mobo.com/mobotour 
Concert: Library HMV Institute, Digbeth, 7pm-late.

Industry Takeover: All day seminar and showcase; mac, Thursday 22nd February 2012, 12-6pm.

A day-long free event of workshops and seminars from influential industry experts, for free!

 A bite-sized chunk of what you can expect from Urban Development’s Industry Takeover all dayer, industry experts from well respected organisations including SB.TV, RWD Magazine, PRS for Music Foundation, SJM Concerts, StayFresh, artists on the MOBO Tour and more will be sharing their insider industry knowledge, answering questions and offering advice to audiences across the country.

AND IT’S FREE - SIGN UP FOR TICKETS AT http://www.mobo.com/mobotour 

Concert: Library HMV Institute, Digbeth, 7pm-late.

Come and witness Joyce Sims LIVE for the very first time in Leicester at the new million pound superclub Epsilon.Joyce Sims LIVE in LeicesterSinging the hits “Come Into My Life”, “All And All” and “Lifetime Love” … Saturday 25th February10.00pm – 6amSoul . Funk . R&B RoomRobin Holland (Belfry)Black Vinyl Magic (Brannigans)Neil Harrison (Aunty Ruths)Barney B (Funk & Soul)Hitman (SoulExpress)Soulful Vocal House RoomDJ IMD (Deep @ Poppy RED)Cass Roc (Restless Soul)Gentle D (Funky Groove Weekender)TICKETS200 Earlybird Tickets £5 . Standard Tickets £10More On the door . VIP Section Available

Come and witness Joyce Sims LIVE for the very first time in Leicester at the new million pound superclub Epsilon.

Joyce Sims LIVE in Leicester
Singing the hits “Come Into My Life”, “All And All” and “Lifetime Love”

Saturday 25th February

10.00pm – 6am

Soul . Funk . R&B Room
Robin Holland (Belfry)
Black Vinyl Magic (Brannigans)
Neil Harrison (Aunty Ruths)
Barney B (Funk & Soul)
Hitman (SoulExpress)

Soulful Vocal House Room
DJ IMD (Deep @ Poppy RED)
Cass Roc (Restless Soul)
Gentle D (Funky Groove Weekender)


TICKETS
200 Earlybird Tickets £5 . Standard Tickets £10
More On the door . VIP Section Available