Past Events

Charity Music Events - Plug and Play Festival and Music For Life

The UK's first charity event of its kind, inspired by Los Angeles’ legendary ‘Thanksgivends’—an annual celebration where LA underground:- international artists, top DJs, producers, promoters, and industry volunteers unite for a charitable causes. The event is something that every year LA artists looked forward to, this charitable and giving attitude gave the event an atmosphere like no other experienced before. It springs from a drive and spirit towards linking creative passions with 'give back' and having a place where the industry can get together, unite and collaborate once a year.

Unifunk wanted London to experience this event full of the essence of giving, amazing music; bringing London’s underground, emerging and established music scene together. Merging creative passion with philanthropy to foster unity and collaboration within the music scene.

Up to 50 artists over 2 days and 50 artists and one night giving back to the community through music and the arts.
Plug and Play Festival

https://www.youtube.com/embed/4lM7yXYxT8Q

Hotminute Magazine at Plug and Play Festival

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Music 4 Life

The Root Down

One the most respected Los Angeles has known; the Root Down stands as a temple to hip-hop’s raw essence. It’s a cultural excavation, unearthing the golden era foundations of the genre and proving, night after night, that true hip-hop evolves on its own terms.

Showcasing turntablism as High Art: Scratching, blending, and beat-making transformed into a spiritual experience. No gimmicks, just mastery with seamless Sets so fluid they feel like one endless groove, yet so dynamic they keep the dancefloor moving. The place where the Who’s-Who of west coast roots hip hop hone their craft and showcase their new material: The kind of crowd where OGs nod approval and newcomers get schooled.

Co-founder Carlos 'Loslito' put it best: "We didn’t just throw parties, we rewired how L.A. experiences hip-hop." Root Down became the bridge between past and future, where crate-diggers and casual fans alike discovered the depth, history, and fire of the culture..."Dedicated to showcasing the roots of hip-hop in a way that was previously unknown,...We bridged the gap of great turntablism and seamless mixes while keeping the dance floor up."

DJ Dusk’s Root Down Soundclash

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Aloe Blacc at the Root Down 15 Year Anniversary Party

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Exile and DJ Day at The Root Down

https://www.youtube.com/embed/fvu5bhHRbCA

BEATS, RHYMES, & LIFE

Footage from the Beats, Rhymes and Life official movie release party at Exchange LA on July 7, 2011 in Downtown Los Angeles Produced by Walk Talkin'. Hosted by Michael Rapaport with performances from Phife and VJ sets by Peanut Butter Wolf and Prince Paul as well as DJ sets from Madlib and KCRW's Garth Trinidad.

Smif n Wessun

Unifunk activated a network for this show. London’s underground hip-hop scene erupted when we rallied the city’s most respected promoters for a last-minute 20th anniversary celebration of Smif-N-Wessun’s iconic Dah Shinin’ and a raw, emotional tribute to the late, great Sean Price. Turning a logistical nightmare over 10 days into a masterclass in underground synergy.

This wasn’t just a promotion, it was a cultural emergency response. No corporate sponsors, no sterile vibes. Just Bucktown authenticity in a POW London venue.

Tek & Steele's tribute hit like a gut punch as they ripped through the classics. If you know, you know, this gig was cultural history.


Kiss N Grind

Kiss-n-Grind GRAMMY Edition 2011 with DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Vikter Duplaix, DJ Mars & Eric Roberson

Kiss-n-Grind GRAMMY Edition 2011

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qpq3GCbJWaw

Kiss-n-Grind w/ Raphael Saadiq

https://www.youtube.com/embed/89PfdwLfMOE

Eel Pie Island :: Unplugged

Live music album showcases

Unifunk Entertainment created the Eel Pie Island Unplugged Sessions in association with Twickenham Rowing Club to bring legendary music back to Eel Pie Island and honour the history of music on the island.
A clandestine series where music doesn’t just play… it confides, in front of an intimate coven of press, peers, and true believers, leaning in as some legends break open unreleased work for the first time.
 
Stories, Not Just Songs: Artists step beyond the mic, sharing the why behind their work.
Think of a plush high beamed speakeasy, meeting 'an audience with', low lights, stunning surrounds and the thrill of hearing and seeing what the world doesn’t know yet.
Supported by Head of Radio 2, 6 music, and Twickenham Rowing Club. 
 
An Audience with Chezere
Sweet Billy Pilgrim Album Showcase Eel Pie Island Unplugged
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