Printworks London has established itself as a cultural icon in the city since its opening in 2017, attracting over one million guests in six years. As Broadwick Live prepares to bid farewell to this historic venue, the final Closing Weekend events pay homage to the labels, crews, collectives, DJs, live acts, and artists that have called Printworks home.
This incredible space was once home to the largest printing factory in Western Europe, and the original machines and printing presses have been preserved to create a stunning industrial environment – and it’s been one our favourite venue since we first stepped into the London rave scene.
The Closing Weekend offers the last chance to experience the unmatched atmosphere, quality production, and finest sonic explorations that Printworks is famous for. The weekend promises to deliver a diverse musical program that captures the essence of Printworks’ personality. The line-up will feature a range of genres, from techno to melodic house and disco to bass.
FRIDAY’S LINEUP – Black Coffee – Maya Jane Coles – Danny Howard – AMÉMÉ – Chloé Caillet – Jaden Thompson – Syreeta – Arielle Free – Sarah Story – Jeremiah Asiamah – Selena Faider – Ceri
Friday’s line-up brings a soulful and global touch to the house-heavy line-up, featuring the iconic South African artist Black Coffee. This will be his debut at Printworks and will be streamed live as a Radio1 Essential mix. Also performing are Maya Jane Coles and AMÉMÉ, founder of ‘One-Tribe’ pushing the boundaries of music, fashion, and art. BBC Radio 1 Dance will be a part of the event, with talent including Danny Howard, Sarah Story, and Jeremiah Asiamah.
SATURDAY’S LINEUP- Camelphat – Stephan Bodzin (Live) – Adriatique – Mind Against – NTO (Live) – Jimi Jules – Carlita – Cassian – Francesca Lombardo – Ivory – Joyce Muniz – ANII – Nick Castle – ANTARES – Carina Lawrence
Saturday’s line-up focuses on melodic house music, with leading names from the movement invited to the space for a special send-off. Headlining the night are the dynamic duo Camelphat, making their long-awaited Printworks debut. Stephan Bodzin and Adriatique will also perform, alongside Mind Against, Jimi Jules, Carlita, Cassian, Francesca Lombardo, and Ivory.
SUNDAY’S LINEUP – Very Special Guest TBA – Sub Focus & Dimension & MC ID – Kings Of The Rollers & Inja – TQD – Sammy Virji – p-rallel – Koven – MJ Cole – Elijah & Skilliam – 24 Hour Garage Girls – Jaguar – Harriet Jaxxon & MC GQ – Kyrist & SP:MC – Lens & MC GQ – Mixtress – Bambii – Ell Murphy – IYRE – Trinity
Sunday ups the tempo with 20+ artists playing across the two Printworks spaces. A super special guest will be announced, a leader in the DnB scene who has shaped the genre from its inception. Sub Focus & Dimension & MC ID, Kings Of The Rollers & Inja will represent DnB and jungle flavours, with TQD, p-rallel, MJ Cole, Elijah & Skilliam, and 24 Hour Garage Girls providing bassline, garage, and heavy cuts.
MONDAY’S LINEUP – Very Special Guest TBA – Peggy Gou – Róisín Murphy (Live PA) – Folamour – Dixon – DJ Koze – HAAi – TSHA – SHERELLE & I.JORDAN – Prospa – DJ Set – Mella Dee – Ahadadream – Shy One – EFFY – SUCHI – Swoose – Jennifer Loveless – Mona Yim – LUXE – 49th & Main – Trudy Knight
The grand finale on Monday will see members of Printworks’ extended artist family play house, techno, IDM, breaks, and more live acts. A force in the underground electronic movement will perform as Monday’s special guest, with Peggy Gou, Dixon, DJ Koze, HAAi, TSHA, Prospa, and Róisín Murphy also taking the stage. SHERELLE & I. JORDAN, Ahadadream, Shy One, Swoose, Trudy Knight, and Jennifer Loveless will provide bass, breaks, and left-leaning electronic oddities and obscurities, with many selectors who have been a formative part of Printworks’ history over the past seven years.
Don’t miss this historic event and the chance to experience the magic of Printworks London one last time.
Ajay Jayaram – Director Of Music, Broadwick Live – “The Closing Weekend at Printworks is an opportunity for us to represent musically what the space has meant to so many people during the last six years. We’re looking forward to celebrating Printworks’ legacy, and what has been the venue’s role as a cultural stronghold for the electronic music community including artists, labels, DJs, live acts, visual artists and more.”
Matthew Johnston- Director Of Entertainment, Broadwick Live – “Printworks as a cultural institution has impacted London, the UK and even further afield in its time. It has been a rare opportunity to unite the music community on such a grand scale, creating a real, meaningful and long-lasting community that extends further than the venue’s walls. Printworks’ legacy has been cemented, and will live on long into the future.”