UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MAY
The unofficial warm-up for summertime has begun and this May we are filling our calendars to the brim with enjoyment upon enjoyment. As we eagerly await what this month has in store for us, let’s provide a rundown of the must-see events and parties to end spring on a high.
ORII 3RD BIRTHDAY • 2 MAY • JAZZ CAFE
To all my Jazz and R&B lovers, look no further! ORII is the ultimate jam session highlighting London’s vibrant jazz and soul scene. Founded by Neue Grafik, ORII presents an eclectic fusion of their multiple cultural influences. A blend of Parisian flair, their African diasporic roots and London’s sound heritage from funky to grime, this event will not disappoint.
At Jazz Cafe, come ready to belt out the soulful lyrics and get lost in the smooth guitar grooves and sweet-sounding drums for live performances you won't forget.
TICKETS HERE
NO SIGNAL HOUSE PARTY • 5 MAY • FABRIC
A homage to Black British music and diaspora alike, No Signal’s Fabric house party is a night of celebration. At London’s iconic nightclub, No Signal will provide sounds from around the motherland including Coupe Decale, Kizomba and Zouk. Expect the ultimate shindig with three rooms of pure enjoyment: loosen your waistline with Diaspora Dance in room 1, then bop to electronic pulses in room 2 and maybe finish your night by shimmying to a bit of everything in room 3.
Here, the possibilities are endless. This all-night affair will wrap up at 6 a.m., so anticipate partying hard to back-to-back tunes till the morning.
TICKETS HERE
daddy lumba • 6 MAY • THE LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE
Award-winning musician and pioneer of highlife music: Daddy Lumba returns to London for one night and one night only. Regarded as the greatest Ghanaian musician of all time, look forward to a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Prepare yourself for a high-energy, euphoric night as he performs tunes from his intensive catalogue like hall party bangers ‘Aben Wo Aha’ and ‘Sika’.
FOMOVRSE • 25/26 MAY • REVOLUTION PARSAGE GARDENS/ KABLE CLUB
Manchester’s treasured spot for black nightlife: FOMOVRSE is ready for the perfect spring bank holiday weekender. Starting at Revolution Parsonage Gardens, get lost in the music and melodies, courtesy of our favourite DJs. Enjoy the seamless blend of various genres from amapiano, afrobeats, and dancehall to Hip-Hop.
Then, if you crave to keep the good vibes going, head to Kable Club the next day. Party late into the night to the hottest tunes and mixes - a great way to round off the bank holiday weekend.
TICKETS HERE
city splash • 27 may • brockwell park
Get ready to join City Splash in their biggest reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats extravaganza yet. In South London, come along for their third instalment as they are prepared to bring the vibes for this spring bank weekend. Dive into a range of artists from dancehall giant Beanie Man to Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif.
tickets here
So, alert your group chats and arrange plans because this month, we are outside!
