Big, bold and bassy, the Urban Nerds Carnival Special packs out every year and is a great (some might say the only) way to prepare for the next day's world famous Carnival.

This year's all night event is headlined by titan of the UK bass scene Breakage (joined by MC Wrec), who'll be joined in the main room by Mala & Coki, Kode9, Jackmaster, True Tiger, Marcus Nasty & Shantie, RattusRattus and IC3.

In Room Two, The Heatwave brings on a carnival tirade with a host of artists on a dancehall tip. Heading up the room will be The Heatwave themselves, joined by UK underground heroes the Ragga Twins, Uncle Dugs, Terror Danjah, Fonti & Bushkin and Champion.

Trigger fingers at the ready as Room Three will be hosted by Merk Chicken; purveyors of all things UK garage.

In five years, Urban Nerds has risen in the ranks of underground clubbing to become one of London's biggest bass brands. The Nerds themselves James Benenson, James Rompani and Mark Hodson share a love for a wide range of bass music, and a vision of changing the landscape of London nightlife.

Spanning dubstep, grime, electro, hip-hop, drum n bass, reggae and beyond, they draw from their individual backgrounds in music, journalism and promotions to create one of the first multi-genre nights in the big smoke the amalgamation of bass culture.

Urban Nerds event are renowned for a great atmosphere, a strong and loyal crowd and an unashamed love for bass-led party sounds. What better way to warm up for Carnival?

As one of the most popular bass nights of the year, this event will sell out in advance. So get your tickets now through Skiddle.

Urban Nerds Carnival Special, Scala, Sat 25th August, from £12

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