Metrofest is London’s first-ever festival dedicated to R&B and Hip Hop culture and is set to debut at Trent Park on Sunday 8th August 2021, showcasing some of the R&B scene’s most iconic figures.
Headliners Fat Joe, Blackstreet, EVE, Mya, Jon B, Bobby V + more will be LIVE in London at Metrofest.
From the team behind the acclaimed 51st State festival, Metrofest will launch its inaugural event with a whopping 7 stages of music.
Hosted by Capital Xtra Reloaded, Metrofest’s Main Stage lineup reads like an R&B hall of fame, with legendary rapper Fat Joe topping the bill. Responsible for iconic tracks like ‘What’s Luv’ ft. Ashanti and Ja Rule, and collaborations with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne and Nelly.
Fat Joe is joined by an era-defining selection of live performers, that shaped the face of 90s R&B and Hip Hop as Blackstreet (No Diggity), Mya (Ghetto Superstar) and Eve (Love Is Blind) bring the best of the USA to sunny Trent Park for an unforgettable celebration.
Bringing smooth and soulful grooves to the programme, R&B heavyweight Jon B’s live performance will include material from his iconic albums ‘Cool Relax’ and ‘Pleasures U Like’. With three no.1 studio albums under his belt and smash-hit single ‘Anonymous’, Bobby V also promises something special for his set whilst Wayne Marshall, Horace Brown and Terri Walker add their hit anthems to the summer soundtrack.
For high-octane sessions and jump-up sounds, head to the Jungle Mania arena where Grooverider, Brockie, DJ Rap, Kenny Ken, Nicky Blackmarket, Jumpin Jack Frost, Inter and Twister will be joined by MCs Skibadee, Det, Ragga Twins, Fearless and Navigator.
Away from the dancefloors, Metrofest’s Comedy Shack unites some of the UK’s finest stand-ups with Richard Blackwood, Nabil, Dizzle, Kat, Thanyia Moore, Kevin J, Jeff Innocent and more confirmed.
With so much on offer, Metrofest’s debut promises an unforgettable fun-fuelled day, with a hefty portion of nostalgia and plenty of good-time vibes.
Presale tickets starting at £25.00 will be available at 12:00 on 28th April with general sale tickets at 14:00 on 28th April. To sign up for access to presale tickets, please visit: www.themetrofest.com
