DESI LIVE | 04.05.24 | Electric Ballroom

Desi Live!

The Ultimate 80’s & 90’s Live Experience!

SATURDAY 4th MAY 2024
18:00 - 23.00 (Show Starts 19.30 SHARP!)

@ Electric Ballroom
184 Camden High St, London NW1 8QP

Desi Live - the ultimate live music experience is BACK!

Following on from our Sold Out shows celebrating the modern era's of UK Desi Music at O2 Shepherds Bush + Forum Birmingham, we return to London to bring you a showcase of 80’s and 90’s Punjabi + Bhangra icons much like our heralded debut show at Boxpark in November 2019!

Desi Live have selected some of the most recognisable names of that era to present you with another unforgettable night of nostalgia and all will be accompanied with a FULL LIVE BAND!

The Venue : ELECTRIC BALLROOM - one of the last few true iconic concert venues left in London, still going strong for 80 years now - this 1500 capacity super venue has seen some of the biggest names in music perform live there + we are delighted to be able to host this next instalment of Desi Live at this historic venue!


LINE UP : 

➜ MALKIT SINGH

The King of Bhangra, Malkit Singh MBE is THE Gold Standard (& The Golden Star) by which all Panjabi Artists are measured to. Held in the same regard as only Gurdasmaan & Kuldip Manak, his indelible influence on generations of musicians is not up for debate - its clear. His countless anthems, worldwide fan base & iconic voice have grown and crossed decades & has provided the soundtrack to every Panjabis childhood or family celebration.

After his blockbuster headline performance at our debut show in 2019, we are delighted to welcome back the one & only GOLDEN STAR!

Expect To Hear His Hits Performed LIVE Including:

► ‘JIND MAHI’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha-uSc7eE7k

► ‘GUR NALO ISHQ MITHA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJXdBKuIFzM

► ‘TOOTAK’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5R5TUR7BV4

► ‘ADDI MARDI’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEPbIVCEXtU

► ‘BOLIYAN’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBYzFKTibGA

& More!

➜ SUKSHINDER SHINDA

The maestro himself, Desi Live is delighted to have the man behind some of the biggest hits in the history of Punjabi music for an extremely rare performance! A true multi-talented musician, he not only has produced some monster hits for other artists including Jazzy B & Amrinder Gill, but had his own roaring success as a solo artist. Catch this exclusive performance at Desi Live!

Expect To Hear His Anthems LIVE Including:

► ‘CHARDI KHALLA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E9Re79MQrI

► ‘KHUSHIAN’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KotnxW8IjV8
► ‘SONI LAGDI’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5uEMhZJCqo

► ‘GHUM SUHM GHUM SUHM’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jbuKL8pBw

► ‘AKHIAN’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ-QiYHfTTE

& More!

➜ APNA SANGEET

The Boys from Birmingham make their DESI LIVE Debut & perform for the very first time at any of our events! Synonymous with their beloved Midlands origins, every man, woman or child growing up in that part of the UK cannot deny their music was an essential part of their youth! We are delighted to welcome Sardara & KS to our stage!

Expect to hear classics including :

► ‘SOHO ROAD’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ffylB5uHdA
► ‘APNA SANGEET VAJE APNA SANGEET’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scx39hS12iQ
► ‘CHAK DE PHATTEY’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi3Dk4IzPoo
► ‘MERA YAAR VAJAYE DHOL’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlJ4tsVAAkE

➜ HEERA

The Founding Fathers of UK Bhangra - widely credited as having popularised the now established sound of Bhangra today, Heera were & are smashing dancefloors across generations! Their songs are recognisable as anthems in your house hold growing up, at your loved ones wedding day or maybe even when you were at college back in the day!

Expect To Hear Their Classics Including :

► ‘DOWAIN JAANIYA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHR8wTgVg70

► ‘TERI AKH DE ISHARE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQtcMfJ1KU

► ‘MAAR CHAADAPA’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plV05ivQuFo

➜ SHIN DCS

The enigmatic front man of legendary band DCS, Shin is arguably the greatest showman of his generation! DCS were the predecessors to the likes of B21, and their popularity boomed due to their immense live performances which sounded so close to the recorded versions! If you have ever heard or seen Shin live - the man NEVER dissappoints!

Expect To Hear Hits Live Including :

► ‘AH CHAK BOTTAL DARU DI’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNpWe_ebEzg

► ‘TENU KAUL KE SHARAB’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCJlkWm1KtE

► ‘DOIN IT BOLIYAN’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NurmCJjwiwA

► ‘BHANGRA’S GONNA GET YOU’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imHPf8ag8j4

HOSTED BY HARPZ KAUR! 

OPENING DJ : 
MAXIMUM NRG + DJ XITE!

TICKETS & ENTRY INFORMATION :

THIS IS A STANDING CONCERT!
VIP TICKETS INCLUDE FAST TRACK ENTRY + ACCESS TO VIEWING BALCONY WITH SEPARATE BAR + WASHROOM!

DOORS OPEN 6.00PM PROMPT!
SHOW STARTS AT 7.30PM SHARP! EARLY ARRIVAL ADVISED SO YOU DO NOT MISS ANY OF THE ACTS!!

LAST ENTRY 8PM SHARP! NO RE-ENTRY!

AGE RESTRICTIONS :
Persons 14+ can attend but must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old! 

IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR PROOF OF OVER 14 AGE! NO ENTRY WITHOUT PROOF OF AGE : NO REFUNDS!

PHYSICAL VALID ID REQUIRED BY ALL (Driving Licence or Passport!) - NO ID NO ENTRY MRRA! YOU MAY BE REFUSED ENTRY WITHOUT!