Anti-knife crime rave to be held in Bristol to tackle youth violence
A big charity rave is set to be held in Bristol to raise money and awareness around knife crime in the city.
The ‘Bristol's Finest’ event on Friday, September 27 will be held at the Underground, underneath the Galleries shopping centre, with proceeds going to local boxing club Empire Fighting Chance.
The event, put on by independent promoters Bris-Tek and Industrial Project, has been arranged following the recent tragic events in the city and heartbreaking deaths of young people.
It will see two stages showcasing a range of drum and bass, grime, and dubstep, including performances from DJs My Nu Leng, DLR and Slimzee.
Rua Tui, one of the performers, wants the event to highlight the challenges young people face in the city, saying: “We are super stoked to be playing this event and to be supporting Empire Fighting Chance.
“With the cost-of-living crisis and the increasing wage gap, more and more kids are finding themselves in situations where they need help and have no one to turn to.
“Seeing the difference the charity has made to so many young people in Bristol is so inspiring.
“These kids are the next generation and to be a part of something that can really make a difference to their future is amazing.”
The profits raised will be donated to Empire Fighting Chance in Easton, who use a powerful combination of non-contact boxing and intensive personal support to challenge and inspire young people aged 8 to 25 to realise their unique potential.
With Empire’s team of mentors, coaches and therapists, young people improve their mental health, exit gangs, return to school, get jobs and go on to lead happier and healthier lives.
Bristol Beer Factory are also supporting the event through their Brewed to Give scheme, where they give two per cent of every brewery sale back to Bristol.
Bristol’s Finest takes place at the Underground on Friday, September 27. For tickets, which cost £10, visit: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Undeground%2C-Bristol/Bristol39s-Finest/40075235/