South East London jazz collective Steam Down have been playing their legendary weekly jam sessions every Wednesday night for more than five years. Now they’re calling Peckham Levels home for the next chapter in their journey.

Whether you’ve been going since the very beginning or joining for the first time, don’t miss the chance to be in the audience for the next #SDWEEKLY at it’s new home in Peckham.

Doors open at 7pm and the night finishes at 11.30pm - see you there!

“One of London’s most exciting nights” - Loud and Quiet

“The place to experience the raucous edge of London’s new jazz scene” - The Guardian

“Jazz meets grime, afrobeat and funk… not dissimilar to London raves of the very early 90s” - Mixmag

Join The Oozes to raise URGENT funds for their singer Tom's Top Surgery.

https://gofund.me/0ec2f3df

Ticket profits will go straight to the fundraiser, which will help make a life-changing and life-saving surgery possible.

There will be live music from The Oozes and SULK until 10pm, when the fantastic Goat Girl will be taking over for a DJ set.

Our monthly jazz session with Peckham Levels house band Trouble in the Night Time continues into 2024.

As always expect some of the top jazz musicians in London paying homage to the music that inspired hip hop through a live set of groove and improvisation.

Each month there are some special guest artists from the worlds of jazz and hip hop. This time around, the band will be celebrating 30 years since Nas’ all-time classic record Illmatic.

The house band:

• Leif Maine - guitar

• Anna Chai (Urvashi/Mama Sutra) - saxophone

• Jaega McKenna-Gordon (Morcheeba) - drums

• Dan Gulino (Jamie Woon/Yazmin Lacey) - bass

Special guests:

• Jordan Hadfield - drums

• Don Rattray celebrating 30 years of Illmatic

All revenue made from the ticket sales goes towards the acts performing in the Jazz Session. On top of covering their fees, we are also feeding and providing drinks to the artists and band, so your small contribution is greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue programming more Trouble In The Nighttime Jazz Sessions.

Join us for an evening of creativity brought to you by Yam Collective.

BLACK PEN is a creative drawing event which merges art and culture.

This will be a still life drawing edition that will include a curated arrangement of objects to draw from, which are associated with or are symbolic of Black and Asian heritage.

Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is for you. Grab your favourite black pen and let your imagination flow. Meet fellow artists, mingle, and create something amazing together.

Drinks will be flowing, alongside the sounds of DJ Sweettee to set the tempo. A selection of materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any specific equipment along with you as well. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity, see you there!

Yam Collective is an arts organisation committed to carving out space for Black and Marginalised creative people.

Come down to the next instalment of Little Baobab's regular African music nights.

Each time, Little Baobab bring their favourite African musicians to Peckham. You can expect two live sets and the best Senegalese food in London available throughout the night.

Come and join the place to be for London's African music and food lovers.

A bottomless brunch with UKG Brunch brings together a few of life's finest things: UK Garage, banging food, rum punch and a sick dress code!

Combine food from one of our street food traders with 60 minutes of bottomless rum punch and the biggest tunes from the best Old School Garage DJs & MCs.

Is it, is it wicked? No doubt!

Our monthly jazz session with Peckham Levels house band Trouble in the Night Time continues into 2024.

As always expect some of the top jazz musicians in London paying homage to the music that inspired hip hop through a live set of groove and improvisation.

Each month there are some special guest artists from the worlds of jazz and hip hop. Book a ticket and find out who they are on the night.

This month’s line-up:

• Leif Maine - guitar

• Caspar Sutton-Jones (Akala/Mahalia) - saxophone

• Jaega McKenna-Gordon (Morcheeba) - drums

• Tagara (Greentea Peng) - bass

Special guests:

• Jackson Mathod (Stormzy/Jordan Rakei) - trumpet

• Baby Dub (DJ set)

All revenue made from the ticket sales goes towards the acts performing in the Jazz Session. On top of covering their fees, we are also feeding and providing drinks to the artists and band, so your small contribution is greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue programming more Trouble In The Nighttime Jazz Sessions.

Experience the world's rich tapestry of music up close and personal at our intimate global gatherings.

From traditional instruments infused with contemporary sounds to boundary-pushing fusions that defy categorisation - these sessions are a great opportunity to support local musicians in a beautifully intimate setting.

Léa Mondo:

Hailing originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by way of Manchester, and now settled in North London, this young singer-songwriter and guitarist enjoys a plethora of eclectic influences. Léa’s music fuses soul, high life, bossa-nova, jazz and reggae. She draws inspiration from the likes of reggae icon Bob Marley and Malian artists like Fatoumata Diawara and Rokia Traorè, as well as Nigerian-born UK soul superstar Sade. Léa’s music largely talks about life, love, peace and freedom while reflecting on the state of the world.

Salt Moon:

Salt Moon is the brainchild of Maya McCourt, a cellist, singer, guitarist and general mixer-upper of traditions old and new. As Salt Moon she plays a beguiling mix of blues, folk, jazz and classical, which weaves in her deep love for traditional songs from across the globe. With tales that will stay with you long after you leave, her music and its shifting time signatures conjure a dreamy melancholy that will enchant and inspire you.

There is an invitation to get your own creative juices flowing in a post-performance open mic/song sharing session - so bring along your instruments! Musicians, performers and listeners all welcome.

Presented by SoundsandSpace:

SoundsandSpace is a community-oriented project, committed to creating supportive, inclusive, co-creative containers for making, listening and enjoying global sounds. They support a 'no one turned down for lack of funds' policy. If you would like a free ticket, please email: info@soundsandspace.co.uk or DM them on Instagram: @soundsandspace.

Give DJing a go at Tempo LDN’s free Open Deck session.

Tempo LDN are a community of musicians & DJs with a free run club. Every last Tuesday of the month Tempo LDN meet at Peckham Levels for a gentle 5km run followed by an Open Deck DJ Session. Shake off any nervous energy with the 5km run, then after share new sounds, learn to mix and support each other.

For more information follow @tempo.ldn on Instagram.

Meander through global sounds in an intimate space at the next instalment of our regular live session celebrating music from around the world.

Upcoming Spanish singer-songwriter LA PATRI brings seduction, sensuousness and strength to her sound. Now based in London after leaving her small town in Spain, La Patri’s emotive, high-energy, soulful sounds are not to be missed.

MTV TRIO are a group of musicians from different parts of the world, who met in a Hindustani classical music class. Inspired by the sound of Shakti, the MTV Trio’s sound spans different musical traditions while paying homage to their musical roots. The band is Vishnu on tabla, Theo on bass and Mo on guitar and oud.

Presented by SoundsandSpace:

SoundsandSpace is a community-oriented project, committed to creating supportive, inclusive, co-creative containers for making, listening and enjoying global sounds. They support a 'no one turned down for lack of funds' policy. If you would like a free ticket, please email: info@soundsandspace.co.uk or DM them on Instagram: @soundsandspace.

Catch the next instalment of Little Baobab's new regular African music nights at Peckham Levels.

Come and join London's African music lovers and enjoy two incredible live music performances and London’s best Senegalese food available from Little Baobab throughout the night.

This time, Nigerian artist MAURICE ONEJAH will start the night, bringing his soulful blend of roots reggae and afrobeat. Then KADIALY KOUYATE, a kora player born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, is bringing his full band for a very special performance.

Don't miss it!

Join us for the first ever Independent Venue Week gig at Peckham Levels!

We've curated a line-up of some of the most exciting emerging vocalists in South London, blurring the lines between neo-soul, jazz and electronic music. Come and find your next musical obsession and support your local independent music scene while you're at it.

Plumm x skttrd:

Plumm is a genre-bending, stage strutting chameleon, who performs with her own band and in larger collectives like Levitation Orchestra. She's been singled out as one-to-watch by the likes of Clash Magazine and Jamz Supernova.

skttrd (pronounced scattered) is an audiovisual project by digital artist hen dog, that releases music, performs live electronics and DJ sets, and curates skttrd.world – an immersive party bringing together live visuals and live electronics.

Together as a duo these two put on a live show mixing live and looped vocals with pulsing drum machines and wide atmospheric synths. Think Kate Bush meets BICEP. Their improvisational approach to live shows make every one a unique experience with a special connection with the audience. Bursting with rave nostalgia, their sound struts between trip hop, house, breaks and trance blurring the line between live performance and DJ’ing.

And Is Phi:

A multidisciplinary artist from Norway and the Philippines, now based in South East London. Andrea aka And is Phi is one of the key creative forces in the South London music scene, having performed with Steam Down, Emma Jean Thackray, Hector Plimmer, Scrimshire. With her solo material she delivers honey-smooth soul, angelic harps and ethereal vocals: a heavenly combo of sounds that shows what a talent this new London soul artist is.

MA.MOYO:

Belinda Zhawi is an artist based in London, author of Small Inheritances (ignitionpress, 2018) who experiments with sound/text performance as MA.MOYO. She heavily collaborates with musicians in the ever growing South East London jazz and beat-making scene - mainly with harpist Marysia Osu. Belinda’s work explores African diaspora research and narratives, and how art and education can be used as intersectional tools. Her literary & sound works have been featured on various platforms including Vogue, NTS, Boiler Room & BBC Radio.

Join us for what promises to be a life-affirming celebration of incredible independent music. Don't sleep on booking tickets!

Get down to Peckham Levels for a jam session pushing females and non-binary people to the front!

Voices Radio x DRTY Jazz Jam brings together the best underground jazz talent in the city, for an evening of improvised music. This time it's featuring Peng Femme Jam - a live-music jam session for peng people, highlighting & nurturing femme talent!

This event is open to everyone, whether you're looking to perform or just be part of the audience. If you're a musician/singer/MC etc. looking to join in with the jam sesh on stage, we'll be sending a sign up form via email after you've booked a ticket.

Supported by Voices Radio and DRTY.

About Peng Femme Jam:

Peng Femme Jam (PFJ) was born as a reaction to the male-dominated music/jam scene in London, and designed as a gender-diverse, live and improvised event.

The aim is to create an inclusive and nurturing space for women, queer and trans global majority musicians to play together and build their musicianship, nurture their creativity and reach their potential as self-sufficient artists/musicians.

The best hits from the boy and girl bands of the 90s, 00s and more, played 100% live!

Established in 2020, Blue Flame is a collective of multi-talented up-and-coming musicians who came together with the vision of a creating a fresh take on the classic function band.

Expect covers of the likes of Take That to Destiny’s Child and TLC, Busted to The Pussycat Dolls, Sugababes to Boyzone. Your favourite hits will be played live by the flamin' 8-piece band, paying homage to emosh key changes, 3-part harmonies, matching outfits and standing up from stools.

If you love a good Friday night singalong, this is not one to miss!

A night all about the VIBES through dance!

Whether you’re dancing, eating or here to just watch the vibe, we’re playing the sounds of House, Amapiano, RnB, Hip Hop, and Bashment.

Brought to you by Warmers from the HouseWarmers Team.

Our monthly jazz session with Peckham Levels house band Trouble in the Night Time continues into 2024.

As always expect some of the top jazz musicians in London paying homage to the music that inspired hip hop through a live set of groove and improvisation.

Each month there are some special guest artists from the worlds of jazz and hip hop. Book a ticket and find out who they are on the night.

All revenue made from the ticket sales goes towards the acts performing in the Jazz Session. On top of covering their fees, we are also feeding and providing drinks to the artists and band, so your small contribution is greatly appreciated and will allow us to continue programming more Trouble In The Nighttime Jazz Sessions.

For you early birds, tickets are also available to February’s session on Thursday 29th.

Come and experience emerging London hip-hop artist Syren’s new album listening party.

Expect an evening to celebrate and lose one's self in Syren’s most recent project, I’m Sorry I Messed up, It’s My First Time Being Alive. Syren will be performing the album live from start to finish in The Auditorium at Peckham Levels from 7:30pm.

Alongside an amazing set-design team, we are creating a show that you won't want to miss!

CALLING ALL ASPIRING DJs! Our DJ workshop series in partnership with the team at DRTY Drinks and Voices Radio is BACK!

These workshops are for people who have never DJ'd before or have only practiced with the equipment a couple of times.

Lessons will cover the basics of how to DJ, getting you familiar with the equipment and learning the art of selecting. Our fantastic Voices Radio instructor will get you up to speed and ready to get practicing over the course of the evening.

This ticket covers a two-hour session, and includes 2 x cans of DRTY Hard Seltzer. Workshop applicants must be 18+.

Start 2024 off right and join the first of Little Baobab's new regular African music nights at Peckham Levels.

Come and join London's African music lovers and enjoy two incredible live music performances and London’s best Senegalese food available from Little Baobab throughout the night.

This time, Senegalese percussionist DEMBIS THIOUNG will start the night, bringing the spectacular movement, colour and rhythms of West Africa. Then the much-loved KASAI MASAI will bring their superstar Soukous from Congo to the stage.

Don't miss it!

Join Mohamed Gueye on this 4 hour Sunday afternoon Djembe drumming workshop at Peckham levels!

Spend the afternoon learning traditional West African Djembe rhythms in a fun and supportive environment, and enjoy a delicious Senegalese dinner afterwards from the famous Little Baobab restaurant (food not included in workshop price).

All levels welcome, beginners and advanced students will be challenged at their own level.

A night of old school (and traditional) RnB classics, reimagined by London's most talented vocalists, creatives and musicians.

With special guests: Serena Prince, Rashad, Simone Richardson, Jasmine Oakley, Kojo, Aaron Johns and Jay Fader.