British drum and bass group Roni Size & Reprazent have announced a UK tour to celebrate 30 years of their debut album ‘New Forms’. Not only will this mark the 30th anniversary of their first album, but also their memorable win of the Mercury Music Prize. They will be hosting 9 shows in June 2027 with special guests Fabio and Grooverider.
In 1997, Roni Size Reprazent took home the Mercury Music Prize after being up against Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’, The Prodigy’s ‘The Fat of the Land’ and The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Dig Your Own Hole’. Not only was this a memorable accomplishment for the group, but also an influential force in making drum and bass a mainstream genre by fusing it with jazz and electronic sound.
Roni Size Reprazent will reunite as a full live band featuring Dynamite MC, Onallee, Si John and Roni Size himself. They will kick off their tour in Bournemouth on the 3rd of June and eventually make their way to their hometown in Bristol to end the tour on the 25th. Fabio and Grooverider, or ‘The godfathers of drum and bass’, will be attending 8 of the shows as supporting acts but will not be performing in Brixton. However, London fans shouldn’t worry, as Roni Size’s Instagram page replied to a fan questioning this, stating, “we have other surprised guest ..Shhh!!”
In a statement, Roni Size said: “30 years ago we started something that was never supposed to stand still. Three decades later, the sound is still moving forward. Reprazent are back — 30 years, one legacy, and a whole new journey. See you out there.” If you haven’t already, you can listen to their hit single ‘Brown Paper Bag’ from ‘New Forms’ above to familiarise yourself with their sound.
Pre-sale tickets will go live on the 7th of October at 10 am, while general sale will go live on the 9th at 10 am.
UK Tour dates:
June-
3- O2 Academy, Bournemouth
4- O2 Academy, Birmingham
5- O2 Academy, Brixton
10- O2 Academy, Leeds
11- Rock City, Nottingham
12- NX, Newcastle
17- O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
18- Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
25- Canons March Amphitheatre, Bristol
