Hainault Forest Country Park,
Fox Burrow Road, Chigwell, London IG7 4QN
Since 2013 One Love has been hosting the famous Battle of the Dubplates a Sound System Clash which runs throughout the Festival days with the final on Sunday – the winning sound receives the Championship Cup and this years Battle is looking to be what history is made of
Our search for a new Champion Sound after 2x winner Fatman International Sound System relinquished his cup has taking us onto a fantastic journey of British Sound System Culture – our line up is drawn from the Foundation Sound Systems that started in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Our search has taken us to the length and breath of the Country from all corners of the UK – and we are so very pleased to announce Sound System Legends for the very first time coming together in one arena a battle of epic proportions to win The Battle of The Dubplates 2016 –
Coxsone Sound – London
Java Nuclear Power – London
Stereophonic Sound – Manchester
Qualitex Sound – Bristol
Lord Gelly – London
Love Express – Birmingham
Mackabee – Coventry
GI Roadshow – London
Friday 2nd September – Heat 1
Coxsone Sound System Vs Java Nuclear Sound Vs Love Express Sound Vs G.I. Roadshow Sound System
Saturday 3rd September – Heat 2
Stereophonic Sound Vs Lord Gelly Vs Qualitex Sound Vs Mackabee Sound
Sunday 4th September – Final
Winner and Runner up from both Friday and Saturday Heats
Who will win – only the public can decide