Thu 26 February 2026 16:00-18:00
The Students' Union Bar (Union 2)
WHEN:
Thursday 26 February 16:00-18:00
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Come along to the Student Union bar on Frenchay Campus to see electrifying performances from student artists, MĀDŁY and Mr Fitz . Free pizza for the early birds!
Centre for Music’s annual HipHop and Afrobeats celebration features a live set from MĀDŁY and performances from our student artists and producers, one of whom will win a professional video shoot or studio recording. BBC Radio1Xtra presenter Theo Johnson decides the winner live on the night.
MĀDŁY is a multilingual singer, rapper, and poet whose work weaves together the threads of Neo-soul, Nu-jazz, and hip hop, and resonates deeply across borders.
DJ Mr Fitz spins the freshest tunes to keep you bouncing.
WHERE TO FIND US:
Students’ Union Bar
HOW TO SIGN UP:
No need to book, just come along.
If you want to take part and perform your own original track, apply here https://go.uwe.ac.uk/Amplify26 See last year’s prize winner Klozzy - Protein
INCLUSIVITY:
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and gender
into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please
let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: cfm@uwe.ac.uk
Frenchay
Venue Information: Disabled parking: Yes – on campus Step-free access: Yes Automatic doors: Yes Accessible toilets: Yes Induction loop: No Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes Quiet spaces available: Yes
Travel Information:
Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2
Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.
Bus: Get the M1, M3, M4, 46, 70, 72 & 73 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/bristol-universities/uwe
Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.