"Named after the Eddie Bo Funk 45, "Hook & Sling" is a new event focusing on the Funk & Soul Scene bringing together Vintage Artists - most of whom are appearing for the first time in Europe - and the Best of Today's Generation."

The 2018 event featured Soul Toronados, Osaka Monaurail, The Rhythm Machine, Will Sessions, The Highlighters, James Bell & The Turner Brothers, Ryo Nakata, Rickey Calloway & His NT Express, Soul Surfers, Funkshone, Breakestra, Miles Tackett, Snowboy, Adrian Gibson and more.