Skream & Benga revealed as special guests for FWD>> party at FOLD

Update May 26: Skream & Benga have now been revealed as the special guest headliners

FWD>> has unveiled the line-up for its return to London's FOLD nightclub this June.

The seminal dubstep party and label has once again selected a mix of rising talents and Plastic People legends for its sophomore party at the Canning Town nightclub, following on from its debut in October last year that featured performances from Joker, Introspekt, re:ni, Horsepower Productions, Plastician and Crazy D.

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For its second go around on June 6, Plastician and Crazy D will make their FWD>> return alongside BLUMITSU (AKA Jossy Mitsu and Bluetoof), Olof Dreijer, Darwin, Ehua, DJ Cosworth, Beatrice M., Angelita, El-B and Yemz — with SGT Pokes on MC duty. FWD>> also promised "special guests" — now revealed to be Skream & Benga.

With its residencies at Plastic People and later Dance Tunnel, FWD>> played a foundational role in the rise of dubstep from its beginnings in 2001.

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In October 2023, 22-years since its inaugural party, FWD>> relaunched with a string of parties and a new, in-house record label; the first release on the newly-minted imprint was Slimzee, Boylan and Riko Dan's 'Mile End'

FWD>> will takeover FOLD once again on June 6, click here for tickets and check out the full line-up below.

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