The legendary and supremely influential Norman Jay returns to the Hare and Hounds in March for his annual visit. A cultural icon whose performances at The Notting Hill Carnival regularly attract 15000 revellers, he is co-founder of Good Times Sound System and dance music station KISS FM, he has also been awarded an MBE for his exceptional contribution to music. DJ royalty in effect, its a well earned moniker. Jay is renown for refusing to conform to expectations and his unbridled eclecticism is a joy live. In his slick hands genre’s slip effortlessly together as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. Pack your dancing feet and let a genuine master of his art take you on a trawl through one of the most incisive musical minds of his generation.

Fri 16 Mar 9pm at The Hare and Hounds, 106 High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ £14.85 www.skiddle.com