GALA PRESENTS: PEARSON SOUND + MANAMI

Born out of a pure love and appreciation for dance music culture, GALA celebrates the originators and innovators who defined club culture and champion artists who embody and push forward their legacy. So, for this special Bristol edition, it seemed only fitting to invite none other than ‘Pearson Sound’ to headline proceedings.

At the intersection of distinct music styles, Pearson Sound, connects the blueprint of UK sound systems to the cutting edge of contemporary dancefloor music. Widely acclaimed as a producer, DJ and mix engineer – as well as one of the three founders of the Hessle Audio imprint – he is synonymous with a wide-angle view of the bass spectrum.

Pearson Sound productions, DJ sets and remixes are all brought to life in high fidelity with dark rhythmic grooves, complex percussive arrangements and exacting melodic details. Whether it’s testing dubplates at club sets, bleeding across genres with on-the-fly edits, or sparking off within the dynamics of Hessle Audio’s legendary B3B DJ sets, his signature sound is ever-evolving.

Then enter ‘Manami’, who’s shifting gears, cranking up the low-end while steadfast in progressive eclecticism, unmatched dance floor energy and community values to offer her most honest artistic expression yet through her productions, DJ and hybrid live sets. Her forthcoming label and productions exhibit a sound fusing breakbeat and 140 bpm stylings, often edging into jungle and footwork territories, all doused in prog sensibilities that many will be familiar with from previous productions.

With a link up of this calibre in one of Bristol’s most unique underground spaces, trust us, you don’t want to be missing this one.