Step on board the Dixie Queen Paddle Steamer on the 14th June 2014 for an afternoon of pure funk & soul vibes with Radio presenter and tastemaker Craig Charles, plus a heavy dose of Renegade Brass band’s live Hip Hopcarnival thrown in! 

Actor, stand up comedian, poet, BBC 6Music’s radio presenter and club DJ Craig Charles has been a dedicated soul boy from a tender age, in fact he was raised on the sounds of sweet soul: "My father came over from Guyana in the West Indies and he brought a load of records over with him. There was always Ray Charles playing in the house, The Platters, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. My Dad would play all this old stuff. In fact I was very close to getting called Otis when I was born! One of my earliest memories is my mum and dad dancing around the kitchen to Ray Charles' I've Got A Woman. I remember the look of sheer joy and exhilaration on their faces. I was hooked!” 

Renegade Brass Band have already established a big live reputation as a headline act, and have played packed-out shows at venues around the UK, and alongside artists including Xavier Rudd, The Apples, DJ Vadim,The Correspondents, Rodney P & Skitz, Ms. Dynamite, Mistajam and The Nextmen.  A hit with crowds across Europe, the band have played at festivals including Secret Garden Party, a headline slot at Sea Sessions Ireland, and Kendal Calling. They twice appeared at Soundwave Croatia opening the stage for artists such as DJ Shadow and DJ Yoda, and in 2011,played one of the final slots at the Manchester International Jazz Festival.

Make sure you bring your dancing shoes to this one... All aboard! 

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Boat party Tickets

Craig Charles (dj set), Renegade Brass band

Saturday 14th June 2014 Times: 1pm-5pm

Venue: The Dixie Queen Paddle Steamer

* Please note: boarding will be at 12:45pm sharp*