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Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre Celebrates 4 Years with International Headliner ANT TC1
Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre is proud to announce one of its most ambitious and important music events to date: a Bank Holiday DnB Exclusive headlined by internationally renowned artist A NT TC1 — marking the venue’s 4th Birthday celebration in unforgettable style.
On Sunday 25th May (3PM–Midnight), Portsmouth will host a true heavyweight of the global Drum & Bass scene. ANT TC1 — co-founder of Dispatch Recordings and key figure at the legendary Metalheadz — represents the very highest level of underground DnB culture. Bringing him to Southsea is not only a milestone for the venue, but a statement of intent.
This event embodies four years of dedication to curating high-end, quality-focused music experiences in Portsmouth. From grassroots beginnings to international bookings, Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre continues to raise the bar.
Venue Manager Aysegul Epengin said:
“It is an absolute honour to host Ant. He is an inspirational talent from Dispatch Recordings and Metalheadz, and a true architect of underground Drum & Bass. This booking represents our commitment to high-quality music and cultural music growth in Portsmouth. We are expecting something special — deep, underground and mind-blowing. I want to thank the Drum & Bass community and all the local DJs who have supported us over the last three years. This celebration belongs to all of us — let’s mark our 4th birthday together.”
About ANT TC1
ANT TC1 co-founded Dispatch Recordings in 2001 alongside Hidden Agenda, initially working behind the scenes before stepping fully into production after years of DJing on pirate radio and in clubs from the age of 14. His early work alongside Stress Level quickly gained recognition, leading to remixes for respected artists including Hidden Agenda, Chris SU, Artificial Intelligence, Kabuki, Total Science, Optical & Ryme Time, Atlantic Connection, Tactile and DJ Marky.
Over the years, ANT TC1 has collaborated with producers such as Survival, DLR and Philth, and has released solo material as well as remixes for Integral Records. In 2014, he fulfilled a lifelong ambition with his first release on Metalheadz — “Hungry For Atmosphere” alongside Mako, DLR & Villem — cementing his status within one of the most respected labels in Drum & Bass history.
His music has featured on compilations by Shy FX, LTJ Bukem, Total Science, AI, Spectrasoul, Klute and Brian G, and has received consistent support from BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra legends including Friction, Grooverider, Fabio, Goldie, Bailey and Rene LaVice. ANT TC1 has performed globally — from Adelaide to Los Angeles, Hong Kong to Sarajevo, Vancouver to Bangkok — and previously led artist management operations for Outlook and Dimensions Festival in Croatia.
Now overseeing key label management roles at both Metalheadz and Dispatch Recordings, ANT TC1 continues to shape the direction of underground Drum & Bass worldwide.
The Event Line-Up
ANT TC1 headlines a powerful supporting lineup including JAMM:N, HANNIBAL, RONI, LEES, DENCI, ANDROMEDA and LUSTRAL, hosted by MCs Dunn & Freestyle.
This Bank Holiday DnB Exclusive is set to be one of Portsmouth’s most significant underground music events of 2025
Book from this link: BUY TICKETS
Also, 20 promo tickets will be released on 4th March, with general ticket sales starting on 8th March.
