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Emma Grimshaw

Incredible acts revealed for Lakota huge summer celebration on day of St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls Carnival is making its full return for the first time in three years and to mark the incredible event Lakota is hosting a special event. DJ and graffiti artist king, Goldie, has been announced as headlining the bash at the Bristol nightclub during the city's annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture on July 1.

Grime MC and rapper P Money will also perform. The carnival is easily one of the biggest festivals on Bristol's calendar and has been hugely missed after moving online in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

Nightclub Lakota is joining forces with the carnival this year. Announcing the news on social media a spokesperson said: "We’re very proud to present the first wave of acts for St Pauls Carnival 2023.

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"St Pauls Carnival has taken to the streets of Bristol since 1968, bringing a celebration of African Caribbean culture and bringing people together from all over the city. The annual cultural event is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and showcasing a range of activities with street food stalls, parades and live performances. It’s an important event that brings people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds together to celebrate the diversity and richness of Bristol’s community."

The 2023 celebration is returning under the theme 'Learning From Legends' starting with an events programme from June 22 to mark the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain. This will lead up to a full Carnival procession on July 1, which will see more than 100,000 people celebrate in the heart of St Pauls.

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