Notting Hill Carnival soundsystems

One of the country’s most respected selectors and soundsmiths pumps out dub and roots. 

Find them where East Row meets Southern Row.

This family-friendly spot puts on a blend of soulful house, gospel, afrobeats and classic soul for those wanting to escape the busier and bassier stages Carnival has on offer.

Find them where Bonchurch Road meets Portobello Road.

Strictly reggae roots (and some flag waving). The award-winning Mikey Dread, Jah T and Ras Kayleb have been bringing reggae to this spot since 1979. 

Find them where Leamington Road Villas meets Westbourne Park Road.

The Different Strokes crew promise a riotous mixture of hip hop, jungle and D&B. Originally formed by Daddy Noddy, it's now led by his eldest son, RiperDon.

Find them where St Luke's Road meets St Luke's Mews.

As the name suggests, disco (and a healthy dollop of house) are on the menu here. London party starters DJ Giovanni and Mister Hustler first took their spot on Powis Square in 2009.

Find them on Powis Square, between Colville Terrace and Talbot Road.

What they lack in spelling smarts, this crew more than make up for in new- and old-school party bangers. 

Find them on the corner of Westbourne Park Road and Powis Terrace.

Expect underground UK talent and fresh sounds alongside old-school anthems. These guys have been at Notting Hill since 1994 playing a party mix of jazz-funk, jungle, funky house, reggae, dancehall and rare groove.

Find them on the corner of West Row and Kensal Road.

Time to boogie with TFB and their sterling selection of R&B, hip hop and old-school soul on a 50,000kw system. They may be based on the edge of Carnival, but this team’s mix of R&B and garage always manages to set things off regardless.

Find them on the corner of Sutherland Place and Talbot Road.

Run by Gaz Mayall, the DJ behind London’s longest-running one-nighter, Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues, this stage serves up a thick slice of ska, rock ’n’ roll and rocksteady.

Find them on Talbot Road (between Powis Mews and Ledbury Road).

Peaceful reggae, soca and Latin vibes from this crew, led by DJ Megus. The soundsystem formed in 1987 and GI is short for good intentions.

Find them on the corner of Adella Street and Kensal Road.