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HIP-HOP, FUNK, BREAKBEATS

Headline : ILL SYKES - London based rapper Ill Sykes is currently taking the Hip-Hop scene by storm after his second LIVE performance on UK's premier YouTube platform - 05:21 Official. Having just released 'The Chronicals of Nefaeria' EP on Weaponize Records and seeing him perform in The Camden Club in London, we thought we would bring him up to headline the Park Jam 2 so everyone can witness and enjoy the incredible stylings and talents of ILL SYKES.

Support & Hosted by MIXY - Peterborough's first ever rap artist to become Poet Laureate. Mixy has toured theaters and festivals all over the UK, battled on 'Don't Flop' events and had three successful runs at Edinburgh Fringe.

DJ'S :

PAT UNWIN - Starting DJing in 1990 cutting his teeth at local venues in Peterborough, including residency at the Attic playing Acid Jazz, Rare Groove, Funk, Indie, Rave, Acid House. Recently Pat?s been on DJ duties for 'Eclectic Ballroom' playing predominantly Funk, Hip Hop and breaks. He's supported the likes of The Allergies, Boca 45, Don Letts and Huey Morgan and runs his own nights at Charters ?Beats on the Barge? As a former resident DJ at Mama Liz's he's sure to get us all moving!

DJ CHUD - is a member of 'The Steel Devils' turntablist crew who has been a DMC and European ITF finalist. Chud has his own radio show on Kane FM, and is the resident DJ for Certain Sounds Records. He has also supported UK artists such as Ash The Author, Louie G, Oliver Twist, and is the Founding member of the 'Dust' and 'New Heights' events. Chud will be spinning the best funk, breaks and Hip-Hop...

DR SHRINK - Is another of Peterborough's veteran hip-hop enthusiasts. A vinyl collector and DJ that's played at 'Mild Style' and 'Throwdown' events spanning over 15 years. We can be sure to be entertained with his selections of old-to-new of the choicest cuts.

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Mama Lizs boasts a well appointed bar, with an emphasis on quality. Our small selection of regularly changing real ales and American craft beers has won us a gold award from CAMRA followed by the Peterborough and districts, pub of the year award. Specialist, small batch bourbons, gins, tequilas and vodkas nestle amongst the more well known brands and our classic and cutting edge cocktails have set the benchmark for the area.

The bar area hosts a variety of free music and non music related events: weekend dj’s, live music on the Sunday sessions, mid-week open-mic jam nights, quiz nights, poker sessions and even an annual chilli cook-off.

It is a warm and relaxed enviroment frequented by people of all ages and styles, serving food all day and late into the night.

Hidden underneath Mama Lizs in a vaulted Victorian wine cellar is the Voodoo Lounge. An intimate and individual live music, comedy and dj venue decorated with some unique Obey Giant artwork. Specialising in up and coming bands, playing original material from all genres the Voodoo Lounge has gained national acclaim, attracting acts from the USA, Canada, Brazil, and the Europe as well as home grown artists. We work Closely with the local college helping the music students to promote their own events as well as other community work.

There is a wide range of entertainment on offer here, from rock n roll to country, blues and jazz, reggae, punk, funk, folk, heavy metal, indie and rock a billy. And that’s just the live music side, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and house music dj’s also run events in the Voodoo Lounge. We have open mic and jam nights, a monthly comedy club, a weekly poker night and weekly boxercise session. We have hosted poetry recitals, art exhibitions and even an award winning play.

On the first floor at Mama Lizs is the hugely popular Cajun/Creole restaurant. The decor and lighting reflects perfectly the New Orleans theme of the venue and the restaurant is equally at home as a place for an intimate dinner for two or for a party.

All dishes are prepared freshly to order, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. The menu caters for all tastes, whether you favour smooth and creamy or hot and spicy. Our excellent range of vegetarian dishes ensures there is something for everyone.

Booking is recommended as we fill up quickly.

9A North Street,

Stamford,

Lincolnshire,

England,

PE9 1EL.

01780 765888