Amplify 2026

HipHop, Rap and Afrobeats performances plus a live performance from MĀDŁY

Key Information:

Date and time
Thu 26 February 2026
16:00 - 18:00
Location
Students' Union, Union 2, Frenchay Campus, Further info
Contact
Centre for Music cfm@uwe.ac.uk Centre for Music
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking not required
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Description

Our 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.

Come along to the Student Union bar on Frenchay Campus to see the live judging and electrifying performances. Free pizza for the early birds!

 

Last year's winner Klozzy

Klozzy won last year's competition. Watch his prizewinning entry here. This video was shot by Lizzie Goldsack

Performers and Hosts

  • Woman in dressed in blue with colourful headscarf standing at a microphone
    MĀDŁY
    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.
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    Host Theo Johnson
    Award-Winning Filmmaker & BBC Presenter

Want to compete?

We are looking for student rappers, producers and artists to enter the competition with their original track.

Complete the form to apply and email cfm@uwe.ac.uk if you have any questions.

Apply now

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking not required

Location

Students' Union, Union 2
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK

Frenchay Campus map

Accessibility

  • 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
This relates to:
Frenchay Campus City Campus Glenside Campus Music Current students Staff

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