Music

The Nextmen

Saturday 13 April 2024

The Nextmen are critically acclaimed DJs and producers working with a range of hip-hop artists. Dom Search (aka Dominic Betmead) and Brad Baloo (aka Brad Ellis) often express a funk and reggae influence, and they have worked with many urban musicians from the UK, US and Jamaica. Ask Richard Branson MTV, the Cannes Film Festival, any stage on any festival from Glastonbury to Bestival, Lovebox, every Noting Hill Carnival since forever, Big Chill, T In The Park, or Let Them Eat Cake - the Nextmen have happily set dancefloors alight.

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Bar opens 8:00 P.M.
Starts 8:00 P.M.
Early Bird £15.00
First Release £17.00
Final Release £19.00
On the door £21.00

10% off for members

Standing

Book online at any time, at the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport Tourist Information Centre during normal opening hours, the Marine on Monday and Friday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901. The displayed price includes a £1 restoration levy.

Booking fee may apply

The Nextmen are critically acclaimed DJs and producers working with a range of hip-hop artists. Dom Search (aka Dominic Betmead) and Brad Baloo (aka Brad Ellis) often express a funk and reggae influence, and they have worked with many urban musicians from the UK, US and Jamaica. Ask Richard Branson MTV, the Cannes Film Festival, any stage on any festival from Glastonbury to Bestival, Lovebox, every Noting Hill Carnival since forever, Big Chill, T In The Park, or Let Them Eat Cake - the Nextmen have happily set dancefloors alight.

Having written multi-platinum releases for artists including Plan B, Wilkinson, Ether wood, Sam Smith, Maverick Sabre, Becky Hill, Anne Marie (Rudimental), Paul Epworth, Paulo Nutini, Kiko Bun, Eliza Doolitle, Louis Mattrs, Slo, Karen Harding, Little Mix, Tommy Trash and so many others. This keeps their diaries pretty hectic. Historically they’ve released critically and commercially acclaimed The Nextmen albums on 75 Ark, Scenario, Antidote, Universal, and have worked with too many to mention – Rizzle Kicks, Plan B, Public Enemy, Blackalicious, Roni Size, Daddy G, Rodney P, The Pharcyde and Morcheeba, Groove Armada, Sway, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Alice Russell, Dynamite MC, Kidz In The Hall, Jamaican legends Cuty Ranks, Niney The Observer and Demoliton Man, Faithless etc etc etc.

Their ongoing podcast series has had hundreds of thousands of downloads and continues as a much devoured gif to the globe and spikes up to number 1 on the iTunes chart with every instalment.

Recent reggae-infused album with Gentleman’s Dub Club entitled ‘Pound for Pound’, their pop-up party tour, the resurrection of their beloved bootleg mixtapes and much more sees them as busy as ever. Get your ears open and ready. Enjoy.

Support comes from Heavy Stylus

An explosive amalgamation of Jamaican roots, hip hop beats, heavy soul breaks and blaxploitation ghetto-funk.

This event is for ages 18 and over. ID is required at the door. Those under 18 will be declined entry and refunds will not be offered. ACCEPTED FORMS OF ID INCLUDE A VALID PASSPORT, A PHOTO DRIVING LICENCE AND A PROOF OF AGE CARD SUCH AS A PASS CARD FROM THE NATIONAL PROOF OF AGE STANDARDS SCHEME.

Entry Policy:

The Marine Theatre operates a zero tolerance policy to drugs. 

Anyone found with illegal drugs will be banned and reported to the police. 

Only people aged 18 and over will be admitted to this event.

Customers are required to present their ID on entry. 

Management reserve the right to refuse entry.