Black Culture Market returns this autumn for a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean culture on the 5th and 6th of October. The event, held at The Department Store in Brixton, will kick off #BlackHistoryMonth with an exciting lineup of traders, music, and cultural experiences.

Each day will feature a fresh selection of over 40 vendors, offering attendees the chance to discover something new at every turn.

Admission is free, and tickets are available now.

Details:
Date: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2024
Time: 11am-5pm (both days)
Location: The Department Store, Brixton, SW9 8FR

Black Culture Market returns this autumn for a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean culture on the 5th and 6th of October. The event, held at The Department Store in Brixton, will kick off #BlackHistoryMonth with an exciting lineup of traders, music, and cultural experiences.

Each day will feature a fresh selection of over 40 vendors, offering attendees the chance to discover something new at every turn.

Admission is free, and tickets are available now.

Details:
Date: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2024
Time: 11am-5pm (both days)
Location: The Department Store, Brixton, SW9 8FR

Next week the ThisChord team will be discussing and debating which Justin album is goated… Journals vs Justified, Bieber vs Timberlake. Who’s ready?

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at All Points East Festival with our stellar lineup of headliners for 2024! 🪩

Join us as Loyle Carner ignites the stage, alongside iconic artists including Nas, André3000, ENNY, Lianne La Havas, and more.

Don't miss out on the ultimate experience—secure your tickets now to enjoy VIP packages, convenient payment plans, and special team ticket options.

Your 2024 Uber One presents All Points East headliners! This summer is going to be a lot of fun 🪩

Kaytranada takes the stage at All Points East Festival alongside big names like Amaarae, Lancey Foux, Jyoty and more!

VIP packages, payment plans and team tickets are available. Get your tickets so you don't miss out.

Are you an R&B, Soul or Alt Rap music fan looking for an event this summer? Look no further than Cloud X Festival.

Cloud X Festival, formerly set to take place at Crystal Palace Bowl, moves to The Cause for an outdoor day party on Friday 2nd August from 2-10 pm, championing new artists and DJs in black music, plus a super secret special guest headliner.

This year, Cloud X reaffirms its position as the festival for R&B, soul, and alternative rap.

On Friday 2nd August, all roads lead to The Cause in E16 as the festival opens its gates again for all the alternative, R&B loving, 'cool kids to play.

Proud to be “For South London, by South London,” Cloud X Festival is co-founded by best-friends David Dabieh and Ben Cross, two lads who used to throw parties in Brixton as teenagers. Cloud X festival embodies the same youthful spirit with its commitment to independence and progressive, gender-split lineups

Living up to its title as ‘London's Best Boutique Festival’, it presents an incredible lineup of homegrown talent, including Tim Garcia, Crazy Cousinz, Shifa Ligero + more. Check out the full line-up here and get your tickets below from Ticketmaster, Kabooble or DICE  here: www.cloudxfestival.com

Heralded as London’s leading independent festival for R&B, soul & alternative rap, the community-driven South London festival will now take place at the incredible new Newham/Greenwich-based multi-space complex. 

Despite venue and lineup changes, Cloud X strives to deliver an unstoppable weight of talent. Its new lineup includes a very special guest headliner, three special guest support headliners, London DJ royalty Izzy Bossy, Funky House pioneers Crazy Cousinz, Capital Xtra’s Kamilla Rose, diverse DJ Shifa Ligero, Rinse FM resident Tim Garcia and emerging DJ, Jojo Deevoy.

All ticket holders’ tickets will also be valid for Cloud X Festival 2025. If ticket buyers want a refund for this year's show, Cloud X will automatically approve through relevant ticketing vendors

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From ThisChord:

Welcome to ThisChord, 'a social club for music lovers and a safe space for expression'.

ThisChord is a unique, one-of-a-kind event where we come together to discuss all things music, with great vibes and great people.

Get ready for a night filled with Rihanna's greatest hits from her album ANTI. Join us on Wed Jul 31st 2024 at 7:00 PM at 99 Clifton St for an unforgettable experience. Let's groove to the music and vibe with fellow Rihanna fans. Don't miss out on this epic event!

Brought to you by the King of Lit, Lit 4 Eva is the place to be to catch a vibe with good people, music, food and drinks!

Tickets drop Thurs 20th June (today) at 7pm! Prices start from as little as £5.

Rock, Fund and Soul artist Lydia Lutudi headlines at Paper Dress Vintage this Friday12th July alongside The Sunset Burns and Pete Kasanovich.

An evening celebrating the impact of Carnival, Mas, Soca music on Black British culture.

Tickets: here

After their iconic collab with Dream Weeknd, the nephews are not stopping! Find yourself at the July edition of Uncle Wray’s Nephews on Sun 7th July. A day party in true Caribbean style featuring the best of the best DJs spinning Dancehall, Reggae, Soca, Hip-Hop and R&B.

Tickets are sold out but you can join the waitlist for resale tickets below.

DLT presents The Recipe is strictly 21 and over. All ticket holders must be aged 21 or over on the day of the event, and all ticket holders must provide valid ID to gain entry. Acceptable forms of ID include: "a valid passport "a photo driving license "a PASS proof of age card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme Don't take a chance, bring ID!

This edition of Dancehall Karaoke is catered to Lovers Rock. If that sounds like a bit of you, make sure you find yourself at Amazing Grace in London Bridge on Sunday 30th June!

Tickets start from £16.96 - grab them while they last!

SZA Headlines BST Hype Park with Special Guests Sampha and Snoh Aalegra.

American Express presents BST HydePark is excited to welcome phenomenal, groundbreaking, genre-bending artist SZA on Saturday 29 June. The full line-up for the first Saturday of BST Hyde Park’s three weekends has been revealed: including Elmiene, NoGuidnce, Sekou, Hope Tala, Fabiana Palladino, Nia Smith, and Jessy Blakemore. They join previously announced special guests Sampha and Snoh Aalegra.

SOLD OUT - RESALE VIA TIXEL

CALLING ALL DANCEHALL + REGGAE + SOCA LOVERS, Uncle Wray's Nephews teams up with Dream Weekend for a bank holiday special! Monday 6th May

From LIMITLESS

One of Croydon finest rappers will be joining us on the 13th of April! I hope you are as excited as we are for Jords to grace the Limitless stage and deliver his slick flow and high energy for what is shaping up to be a jumpy night,

Want to get more into reading? Looking to mix with people with similar interests to you? Shelf Interest book club offers the opportunity to connect with others through a love for reading stories from authors within the African Diaspora.

Shelf Interest’s Valentine's Event is a lunch mingle centred around swapping books with other attendees in a speed-date-style set up, they'll also be discussing themes of romance in literature!