Ultramagnetic MC’s are an American hip hop group based in the Bronx, New York. Originally founded by Kool Keith in 1984, the group currently consists of Keith, Ced Gee, TR Love and Moe Love. The group’s work was associated with unorthodox sampling, polysyllabic rhymes, and bizarre lyrical imagery.
The group released their debut single ‘To Give You Love’ in 1985, but it was their 1986 single ‘Ego Trippin’ that garnered them success. The record is notable for being the first to sample Melvin Bliss’ ‘Synthetic Substitution’ drum break sample, which is now one of the most sampled songs of all time. Their debut album Critical Beatdown introduced many new sampling techniques and thus became important to the golden era of sampling.
After a brief hiatus, the group returned with Mercury Records to share Funk Your Head Up (1992) and The Four Horsemen (1993), which became their final album for fourteen years. During this time, Kool Keith went on to record numerous solo albums under the aliases Dr. Octagon and Dr. Doom, before Ultramagnetic MC’s reunited in 2007 to release ‘The Best Kept Secret’.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Standing
Age: 14+ (Under 18s accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19.30
MoYah: 20.00
Interval: 20.30
Ultramagnetic MC’s: 21.00
End: 22.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“Extravagant [and] extraordinary – hip hop from another dimension.”
The Quietus
Plus support from
MoYah
MoYah, an Afro-fusion Rapper born in war-torn Mozambique during a 16 year war stands as a testament to resilience & creativity. Forced to flee his homeland as a political refugee, he found solace in the diverse musical palette provided by his parents and the impactful world of Hip Hop while living in Lisbon.
Renowned for his electrifying performances across almost 20 countries around the world, MoYah seamlessly blends hard-hitting rap lyrics with high-energy Afro Fusion, Boom Bap, Trap & alternative up-tempo sounds.
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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