In tribute to the brilliant Soul of a Nation exhibition, Tate Modern is hosting a 3-day ‘closingparty’. A jam packed weekend of US craft beer, soul food, soul music and Hip Hop Karaoke.
Thursday 19th October 6.30pm-11pm: Brooklyn Brewery Tap Takeover, Level 1 Bar,
Blavatnik Building, Tate Modern
Friday 20th October 6.30pm-11pm: Hip Hop Karaoke and DJ Rob Pursey playing the best
in soul and hip-hop, Level 1 Bar, Blavatnik Building, Tate Modern
Saturday 21st October 6.30pm-11pm: Hip Hop Karaoke and DJ Rob Pursey playing the
best in soul and hip-hop, Level 1 Bar, Blavatnik Building, Tate Modern
The weekend will kick off on Thursday evening with a Tap Takeover from top US craft
brewery, Brooklyn Brewery. Led by award winning brew-master Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn
Brewery is renowned for creating exceptionally great tasting craft beers that set trends,
introduce new and innovative brewing methods and always deliver on flavour.
The taps will showcase five Brooklyn Brewery beers that give a good mix of styles and
flavours. From their much-loved Brooklyn lager to their Post Road Pumpkin Ale. As well as a
brewer talk, Brooklyn will be exhibiting some brewery artwork and a painting by numbers
activity. On Friday and Saturday night, after a couple of Brooklyn beers, guests will have the
opportunity to channel their inner performer when Hip Hop Karaoke invites amateur rappers
to the stage!
The UK’s original Hip Hop Karaoke is a true London and national fixture and for the last
decade DJ Rob Pursey, host Bobby Champagne Jr. and the HHK team have
helped thousands of people live out their rap fantasies live on stage! With hundreds of songs
to choose from, this is your chance to experience what it’s like to feel real crowd energy as
you take on the rhymes of your favourite rappers. Whether it’s old school gems from the 80s,
90s and 00s or the latest records from Drake, Nicki and Kendrick, Hip Hop Karaoke is the
place to let go of all inhibitions and feel the exhilaration of smashing it live on stage.
Vinyl obsessive, Hip-Hop, R&B & Soul DJ Rob Pursey says: “Hip Hop Karaoke is a
euphoric, addictive experience and definitely something to cross off the bucket-list!” Rob will
be playing soul inspired by Soul of a Nation and drawing on his vast music knowledge to
make for a closing party to remember.
The food offering will reflect the rest of the weekend with a selection of soul food including
buttermilk fried chicken, corn slaw and creole fries.
5 chosen Brooklyn Brewing Beers:
Lager
Scorcher
Post Road Pumpkin Ale
Brown Ale
Sorachi Ace
5 Thirds of beer – try each of the tap takeover beers at £12.50 each
5 Thirds of beer & a pint of your choice at £17.50 each
5 Thirds of beer and a basket meal at £19.50 each
Basket meals are a choice of:
Hush puppies, red cabbage slaw and creole fries
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, corn slaw and creole fries
Crab cakes with paprika mayo, polenta fried okra
Tickets
Brooklyn Beer Tap Takeover: Entry free, beer flights available 5 thirds for £12.50
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/food-and-drink/tate-tap-takeover/tap-takeoverbrooklyn-
brewery
Hip Hop Karaoke ticket: £7
Hip Hop Karaoke event ticket including Soul of a Nation exhibition entry: £20
Soul of a Nation exhibition, Hip Hop karaoke and three flights of Brooklyn beers – £28.50
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/soul-nation-art-age-black-power/soulnation-
closing-party
Level 1 Bar evening events are for over 18s only.
Location Tate Modern Terrace Bar, Level 1 Blavatnik Building
Price
For more information and to attend please contact: Sarah@streetand.co or
Cecily@streetand.co 020 3701 7510
NOTES TO THE EDITOR
TATE BEER. Tate’s extensive beer list provides a solely British offer and the team
thoughtfully seek out the best beers in Britain. Sourcing the beers for the four Tate galleries,
the team have ensured that the beer list focuses on well-brewed, well-crafted beers made
with an ethos in line with Tate by passionate and innovative breweries across the British
Isles.
BROOKLYN BREWERY Founded in 1988, The Brooklyn Brewery is one of the foremost
craft breweries in the world, currently ranking #12 in volume among United States craft
breweries. While developing both delicious traditional styles and boundary-defying creations
alike, Brooklyn Brewery produces award winning beers that are available in 27 states and
more than 30 countries. The Brooklyn Brewery is located in the Williamsburg section of
Brooklyn and has been a proud supporter of the arts, music and community efforts since its
inception.
HIP HOP KARAOKE The UK’s original Hip Hop Karaoke is a true London and national
fixture and for the last decade DJ Rob Pursey, host Bobby Champagne Jr. and the HHK
team have helped thousands of people live out their rap fantasies live on stage! HHK has
become a hit at every major festival.
@tateeats @brooklynbrewery @hiphopkaraoke
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www.tate.org.uk