Notting Hill Carnival soundsystems

Notting Hill Carnival is soundtracked by 37 official static soundsystems, pumping out everything from chest-rattling dub riddims to samba-sonic Latin music and Caribbean Carnival anthems. Locate your favourite from the list or map below and get down early to grab a prime spot for raving. 

4 Play

Expect underground UK talent and fresh sounds alongside old-school anthems. These guys have been at Notting Hill since 1994 playing a party mix of jazz-funk, jungle, funky house, reggae, dancehall and rare groove.

Aba Shanti-I

One of the country’s most respected selectors and soundsmiths pumps out dub and roots. 

Arts-A-Light

Afrobeats, Urban Gospel, Soulful House, Soul & "Gospellypsoca" (a fusion of Gospel, Calypso & Soca) brought to you by DJ Fitz. 

Triple S Audio

This huge street-corner rig has a genre-spanning music policy ranging from soca to dubstep. Built under Noel Gardner's trusty vision, his son and friends made their first appearance at Notting Hill Carnival in 2009. 

Channel One

Strictly reggae roots (and some flag waving). The award-winning Mikey Dread, Jah T and Ras Kayleb have been bringing reggae to this spot since 1979. 

Different Strokes

The Different Strokes crew promise a riotous mixture of hip hop, jungle and D&B, with help this year from bashment collective The Heatwave and Island Records. Although recently moved to the St Luke’s spot, they've been at Carnival for 21 years!

Disco Hustlers

As the name suggests, disco (and a healthy dollop of house) are on the menu here. London party starters DJ Giovanni and Mister Hustler first took their spot on Powis Square in 2009.

Disya Jeneration

What they lack in spelling smarts, this crew more than make up for in new- and old-school party bangers. 

The Fun Bunch

Time to boogie with TFB and their sterling selection of R&B, hip hop and old-school soul on a 50,000kw system. They may be based on the edge of Carnival, but this team’s mix of R&B and garage always manages to set things off regardless.

Gaz's Rockin' Blues

A swinging, bluesy and rock ’n’ roll alternative to the bass business. The rig (and stage) is an extension of the iconic club night that's been in business for 35 years. 
https://www.timeout.com/london/music/notting-hill-carnival-soundsystems

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