Notting Hill Carnival 2015 Party Guide

We know there's gonna be good times...

Chances are, if you're a Londoner, you're gonna be one of the two million attendees over this bank holiday heading way out west for Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's biggest and most colourful street party.

With so much going on, it's easy to collapse into a patty and Guinness punch-inflicted k-hole. But don't fret, we've put together this handy guide to let you know the best warm-ups, afterparties and sound systems to step to over the two-dayer.

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Hot Wuk Truck Party, Saturday, Koko
For the hottest Carnival warm up party it's all going down in Camden, with pro party-starters Hot Wuk driving an actual truck into the club and firing out a lethal mix of dancehall, ragga, soca, bass and bashment. Expect whistles and horns galore, as they're handing them out for free…

Notting Hill Afterparty with Mungo's Hi-Fi, Sunday, Dingwalls
At the end of Sunday's family day it's time to select one of the many afterparties keeping London going 'til morning. Glasgwegian sound system Mungo's are setting up shop at Camden's Dingwalls to get those bass bins shaking with a 3 hour carnival special mix. The crew will be spinning alongside Sticky b2b Scott Garcia and Rodney P doing a live PA. Expect rub-a-dub vibes and dubplates aplenty.

Rough But Sweet Sound System, Sunday and Monday, Hazelwood Crescent
Rinse FM always have a massive presence at Carnival and this year they're teaming up with a drinks brand to provide liquid refreshment as well as some solid spinners ranging from Disclosure, Oneman, Route 94, Skream, to name a few. That's not to mention the MCs: Novelist, Big Narstie, Flowdan, Jammer, Ms Dynamite and many more. Phew!

Toddla T Sound, Monday, Alderson Street
Yeah this one's a no-brainer. Hauling his rig once more to Alderson street and Kensal road on Monday, the Sheffield badman will be joined by Redlight, Danny Weed, Lady Leshurr, Jammer and Julio Bashmore going b2b with T.Williams. Plus we're hearing rumours of a very special guest…

Deviation Carnival Session, Monday, Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
Paradise is known for hosting the fiercest carnival afterparties, and this year is no exception, with Benji B bringing Deviation to its vintage-styled doors. The Radio 1 selector has asked DJ EZ, Zinc, Ossie, Moxie, Benny Blanco and some surprise guests to come join him too. We're sold.

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Words: Felicity Martin

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