Founder Tanya Vital wrote this piece for Bradford 2025 ahead of the show, tracing the history of bassline music from its origins at Niche in Sheffield to its evolution as a defining sound in Bradford.
The piece takes readers on a journey from the genre’s origins at Niche in Sheffield to its evolution as a defining sound in Bradford’s music scene, culminating in Bassline Symphony—a world-first orchestral celebration of bassline music.
Bassline Symphony went on to sell out St George's Hall on 9 May 2025.
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