Opening Night Fiesta

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Date: Friday 11th October

Doors: 10pm / 10.30pm start

Price: From £8+​

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Celebrate the opening of the festival with us at our tropical Bristol party paradise! Start your night with rhythms from our resident DJ Nohelia before a live gig by Bristol’s own Cuban queen, Indira Roman & Aji Pa Ti, blending Salsa, Cumbia, and Caribbean beats that will have you dancing nonstop. Follow this with a Latin-inspired set by local powerhouse DJ NGAIO before trailblazing newcomer DJ Azzy takes the floor with her pounding reggaeton. This is the ultimate Bristolian fiesta – hot beats, unstoppable energy, and a party that never quits!

10PM Doors Open + DJ Nohelia

10:30PM Indira Roman & Aji Pa Ti

12AM DJ Ngaio

1AM DJ Azzy

2AM Close

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PAPAYA Fest platforms a proudly LGBTQ+ friendly message and champions female voices within its unique fusion of British and Latin American cultures.

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Meet the artists:

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Indira Roman & Aji Pa Ti

Cuban singer-songwriter Indira Román, who performs with Ají Pa' Ti, is one of the best female Latin artists in the UK. Her powerhouse vocals create an explosive and irresistible experience. Straight from the heart of Havana, she summons up spirits of amor, whipping the crowd into a climatic sway of lovers rock.

Ají Pa' Ti showcase the pinnacle of a new tropical sound, mixing elements of Cuban, Colombian and British music styles, with their stomping rhythms, insistent riffs, pure groove, and tropical melodies. 

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NGAIO

A force to be reckoned with. Not only a powerhouse performer but also a killer DJ and founder of Bristol's favourite Booty Bass, a space for women and non binary folk to come together and play big, bad, unapologetic bangers. Since its conception in 2018 it’s become a space that promotes an appreciation of different cultures and sounds from across the world where dancing and laughing is key. @ngaioamusic

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Azzy

Azzy's favourite music genre is reggaeton, and her sets are known for infusing energy and excitement, consistently hyping up the crowd. Her career has taken her global, performing in major cities like New York, Miami, Paris, and Colombia, where her vibrant mixes resonate deeply with audiences everywhere. Her unique style and unmatched vibes continue to elevate her as a rising star in the music world. @azzydj

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Nohelia

Papaya's resident DJ, Nohelia is a Vene-Bristoliana spinning an array of Latin, Caribbean, Afro sounds for the soul. @noheliamusica

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