THE worlds of bassline and classical music will collide at an one-night only spectacular for Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture.
Only seated tickets remain for the Bassline Symphony at St George’s Hall on Friday, May 9.
It will bring 4×4 legends Jamie Duggan, DJ Q and TS7 together with arranger Katie Chatburn and the Orchestra of Opera North.
Bassline – a music genre closely related to UK garage – was born in Sheffield but quickly caught on in Bradford.
It took soundwaves by storm and has inspired musicians for more than 20 years, including the ‘organ bassline’ beats often heard in the city’s own Bad Boy Chiller Crew.
“Bassline has big beats, bass as the name suggests, uplifting vocals – I would say for anybody who’s not really familiar bassline, come have a look,” she said.
“You’re either into bassline or into classical, bringing it together, there’s definitely something for everyone. Even if you’re not into either just the feel of the community spirit, you’ll enjoy yourself.
“There’s plenty of room to dance.”
“A lot of well-known artists came from Bradford.
“It’s about doing it yourself.
“A lot of people have seen classical instruments playing modern music, you’ve got Ibiza classics, Bob Marley, but bassline has never been done by classical before.”
- To buy tickets or find out more visit www.bradford2025.co.uk/event/bassline-symphony/
Speaking about how the idea came to life, Tanya said: “This has been in progress for four years, way before we got City of Culture.
“It happened during lockdown. NME, the music magazine, were asking for ideas of how to reinvigorate the music scene. There was a meeting and somebody from the classical music scene was like, ‘I don’t have anything to do with bassline’.
“I thought, that’s the only way your music scene and our music scene is going to grow, so I’m going to show you. It was about celebration for sustainability.”
Tickets start at £15 but a Youth Pass drops the price to £5 and seniors (60+) pay £12.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
