Grandmaster Flash — artist
Grandmaster Flash has 4 upcoming shows, next at SPOT De Oosterpoort on Fri, Oct 16. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Grandmaster Flash is a pioneering figure in hip-hop, known for his innovative techniques in DJing that helped shape the genre. Emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s, he was influenced by funk, soul, and disco, which he skillfully blended using cutting-edge turntablism practices like back-spinning and punch phrasing. His work with the Furious Five, particularly on tracks like "The Message," brought socially conscious lyrics to the forefront of hip-hop. Grandmaster Flash's sound is defined by his technical prowess and ability to transform the turntable into a versatile instrument.
Grandmaster Flash upcoming shows
- Grandmaster Flash — SPOT De Oosterpoort — Oct 16, 2026
- Grandmaster Flash — 229 — Oct 25, 2026
- Grandmaster Flash — Brighton Concorde 2 — Oct 27, 2026
- Grandmaster Flash 'Birth of a Culture' Book Signing — Rough Trade Denmark Street — Oct 28, 2026
Grandmaster Flash past shows
- Grandmaster Flash In Conversation + Signing — Rough Trade NYC — Sep 22, 2026
- Grandmaster Flash - Four Elements AV Show — O2 Academy Islington — Oct 9, 2025
- THE FOUR ELEMENTS of HIP HOP — O2 Academy Islington — Oct 9, 2025
Venues Grandmaster Flash has played
- O2 Academy Islington — 2 shows, last played 2025
- Rough Trade NYC — 1 show, last played 2026