BANK HOLIDAY FRIDAY.08.AUG.26
Gentleman’s Dub Club
Line-up update: Year of the Dog will no longer be performing. Gentleman’s Dub Club will perform as planned, with support from Cat Mamaki. Ticket holders have been contacted directly regarding the change.
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Gentleman’s Dub Club
Formed in Leeds in 2006, Gentleman’s Dub Club (GDC) has spent two decades at the forefront of the UK’s dub and reggae landscape. What began as a eight-piece ensemble in a Headingley basement has evolved into an internationally touring outfit, recognized for a high-output studio discography and a live show that bridges the gap between traditional roots reggae and modern bass music.
Foundation and Institutional Support
The band’s origins are rooted in sound system culture, specifically inspired by the Iration Steppas, and the long-running SubDub nights in Leeds. This foundational focus on low-end theory earned them early and sustained backing from the UK’s primary reggae tastemakers.
Notably, the band has been consistently championed by David Rodigan MBE, who has labeled them "one of the most energetic and exciting live bands in the country." Their music has been a staple on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, receiving rotation from figures including Don Letts, Huw Stephens, and Mistajam.
Collaborative History & Discography
Studio Collaborations: The band has recorded with legendary vocalists and producers including Bitty McLean, Hollie Cook, Lady Chann, and Kiko Bun.
The Nextmen: In 2018, they released the collaborative album Pound for Pound with The Nextmen, featuring guests such as Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), Joe Dukie (Fat Freddy’s Drop), and Gardna.
Remixes & Jungle: Their catalog has been reworked by industry heavyweights like Mungo’s Hi Fi, Prince Fatty, and London Elektricity, reflecting their cross-genre appeal within the DnB and Jungle scenes.
Twenty Years on Stage
Since their debut EP Members Only (2009) and their breakthrough full-length FOURtyFOUR (2013), the Gents have maintained one of the most rigorous touring schedules in the industry. Their 20-year milestone follows performances at Glastonbury, Outlook Festival (Croatia), Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, the West Coast America, India, Rototom, Summer Jam, to name a few.
With eight studio albums to their name—primarily released through the influential Easy Star Records—the band enters 2026 with their core lineup largely intact, continuing to serve as a vital link between the heritage of UK dub and its future evolution.
♥💛💚 CAT MAMAKI 💃
Cat Mamaki’s vinyl journey began at the age of 13, inspired by her parents’ record collection and London’s rich music scene.
Her early sets moved through Acid Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop, before she joined Brighton’s Innerfield Soundsystem, taking Jungle and Drum & Bass across the UK and Eastern Europe.
She later co-created a documentary about Jamaican Dub Vendors, interviewing legendary names including Duke Vin, Count Suckle, Don Letts, Jerry Dammers and Gaz Mayal, before going on to perform at venues including Passing Clouds and London’s iconic 100 Club.
Now based in South Devon and spending her winters in Goa with Goa Sunsplash, Asia’s biggest reggae festival, Cat brings together Ska, Reggae, Dub and beyond in eclectic, high-energy vinyl sets.
We’re very pleased to have her joining us for Friday night.