Skiddle Selects: Channel One Sound System, Piano People & more

It is officially carnival weekend, where Notting Hill comes alive and more than a million people will be expected to head to the streets to party. We have warm-up events and parties right in the middle of the action for you to enjoy. It's a busy old weekend in the capital, so here are our picks for the best events in London this weekend. 

 

Channel One Sound System - Carnival Warm Up

When: Friday 23rd August

Where: Village Underground, London

The infamous Channel One Sound System are in town to give you the perfect warm-up for carnival on Friday night. The reggae/dub legends are certified party-starters, able to quickly win over any crowd and they will help loosen up the inhibitions during this set.  

 

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C'est La Vie by Olympia

When: Friday 23rd August

Where: Ark Royal Venue, London

To say C'est La Vie is to embrace a care-free attitude and this event will have you nice and relaxed. Taking notes from carnival, this inclusive and open event will give you an all-inclusive experience where you can enjoy unlimited drinks and food. There will be cool prizes to be won throughout too.

 

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Nero Pop Up

When: Friday 23rd August

Where: Corsica Studios, London

Move quickly to snap up tickets for Nero who will be making a swooping visit to Corsica Studios on Friday night. It has been a long time coming to see the duo back in action, fourteen years on and you can experience all of their new music live in the flesh at this album launch party.  

 

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Sunday West Sound System at Notting Hill Carnival

When: Sunday 25th August

Where: Loft Studios, London

In the heart of carnival, this event will be taking place. Hosted by MC Onyx Stone, he'll be introducing a series of jungle and garage artists throughout this event. This is Sunday West's fifteenth birthday, so it is guaranteed to be a lively one. 

 

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OpenAir Day + Night at Studio 338

When: Sunday 25th August

Where: Studio 338, Greenwich

Here's an event that will capture that bank holiday madness. Studio 338 are hosting the OpenAir Day + Night event on Sunday, which sees three stages of talent take place throughout the day, You can expect to see summer scorchers from the likes of Belters Only, Alex Mills, Seb Zito and Sammy Porter. 

 

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Tipsy Dreamland

When: Friday 23rd August

Where: OVO Arena Wembley, London

More Caribbean energy will be taking over at OVO Arena Wembley this weekend. Tipsy Dreamland have a huge headliner lined up in Machel Montano, who will be playing London for the first time in eight years. Embracing the carnival spirit, expect a set packed with euphoric sounds throughout. 

 

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Piano People In The Park

When: Friday 23rd August

Where: Southwark Park, London

Amapiano will have one of its biggest celebrations in London this weekend. Taking over Southwark Park, it is the very first outdoor event from Piano People. They have booked an amazing lineup of amapiano stars including headliners Scorpion Kings as well as Young Stunna and Vigro Deep. 

 

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Dusky Presents Take a Trip

When: Sunday 25th August

Where: Phonox, London

Dusky are currently celebrating ten years of their record label 17 Steps and are heading to Phonox to continue the celebrations. This is an intimate, all night session which will see the house duo explore their very foundations. 

 

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To keep up with our picks for the best events in London each week, head to our London Raves Inspire Me page. 

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.