Peckham Knights Chess Club
Peckham Knights is our laid-back chess club for thinkers, schemers, beginners, grandmasters-in-their-heads and anyone who just likes moving little wooden pieces while having a drink.
No clocks. No pressure. No gatekeeping.
Big Fish Little Fish x Mothers Day Family Rave
Big Fish Little Fish - The Original Family Rave established 2013 – a creative, exciting music and dance party for the post-rave generation of parents and kids.
Peckham Chess Club
Peckham Chess Club is our laid-back chess club for thinkers, schemers, beginners, grandmasters-in-their-heads and anyone who just likes moving little wooden pieces while having a drink.
No clocks. No pressure. No gatekeeping.
SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN NEW YEAR’S EVE
SLST NYE, 2 FLOOR, 3 ROOM EPIC AT PECKHAM LEVELS!!! Wed Dec 31 (10pm-5am) - Another year is up, so lets suitably finish on an all time high, as THE SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN presents its annual red hot, 2 floor, 3 room Epic at Peckham Levels. Your host with the absolute funk, soul and disco slinging most JAZZHEADCHRONIC joined In ROOM 1 by The Mighty KEITH LAWRENCE alongside polyrhythmic party starters, the sonically superior, well explosive, strictly good time band - SEDGE (Live) + righteously direct.
THE BIG MARKET - RECORD & ART FAIR
Dates: Sunday 14 December
Times: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Our final market of the year brings together The Big Market and Cigarette Records’ Record & Art Fair for a huge festive edition across MULTI STORY and Peckham Levels.
Dig through vinyl crates, discover independent art, prints, design and vintage fashion, and meet a curated mix of local makers and collectors. DJs all day, workshops and a buzzing festive bar atmosphere upstairs.
Free entry | 12–6PM | Family and dog friendly
MULTI STORY, Peckham Levels, 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST
@thebigmarketlondon • @cigarette_records • @multistorypeckham • @peckhamlevels
TINA EDWARDS TAKEOVER W/ HIREN PARMAR
Dates: Friday 12 December
Times: 7.00pm - late
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Broadcaster, DJ + curator Tina Edwards (Bandcamp/Queer Jazz/re:sonate) takes over the MULTI STORY booth bringing her signature blend of soulful, global + boundary-pushing sounds.
For this edition, Tina opens up the decks to rising selectors. Joining her is Hiren Parmar, a bonafide crate digger and senior programmer for Voices Radio.Two selectors with deep roots in London’s music culture come together for a night of global grooves, left-field soul + rare rhythm high above Peckham, inside the multi-storey car park we call home.
Expect warm basslines, rare cuts + pure audiophile energy from start to finish.Free entry // limited spots. First come, first served.
MULTI STORY / Level 6 / Peckham Levels @multistorypeckham
MUSICAL THEATRE TAKEOVER
Dates: Thursday 4 December
Times: 7.00pm - 11.30pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
MUSICAL THEATRE TAKEOVER - it's going to be a night to remember! sing-a-long around the piano with our West-End friends!
JMONEY'S HOUSE
Dates: Friday 28 November - Sunday 30 November
Times: 10.00pm - 10,00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
WELCOME TO JMONEY'S HOUSE, A #IMMERSIVE PARTY EXPERIENCE.
TAKING OVER PECKHAM LEVELS WITH A SPECIAL ART INSTALLATION.
PARTY ON FRIDAY, LIVE MUSIC ON SATURDAY AND ART WORKSHOPS ON SUNDAY, GET READY FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND AT JMONEY'S HOUSE.
STEAM DOWN: #SDWEEKLY
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 7.30pm - 11.30pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join us for the next #SDWEEKLY!
South East London jazz collective Steam Down have been playing their legendary weekly, improvised sessions every Wednesday night for over seven years. Live and direct every Wednesday night without fail, the band features a rotating mix of some of the best musicians in London and beyond.
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 home in Peckham.
Standard procedure like always. Doors open at 7.30pm 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
RONNIE'S LATES: SOUTH WITH CREATURE. + MADELEINE
Dates: Saturday 15 November
Times: 7.00pm - 1.00am
Place: Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Introducing Ronnie's Lates - a brand-new series of gigs taking the legendary energy of the Ronnie Scott’s Late Late Show out of Soho and into the beating heart of London’s grassroots music scene.
We’re bringing some of our favourite emerging musicians to the venues shaping the next generation of UK jazz, starting with Ronnie's Lates: South at Peckham Levels with Creature. + MADELEINE. Expect serious talent, close-up, no-filter performances, and the same unmistakable Ronnie’s spirit, just in a new postcode.
A Ronnie Scott’s Late Late Show regular, Creature. presents a fusion of club-ready jazz and broken beat, designed specifically for London dancefloors. Perhaps best known for his work as a session player for emerging artists like Yaya Bey and Cosmo Pyke, Creature. (AKA Jim Cornelissen) cites Yussef Dayes and Alfa Mist as influences, as well as footwork producer Machinedrum and Flying Lotus.
Creature. will be joined by emerging player in the nu-jazz and UK soul scene, MADELEINE is a singer, songwriter and producer taking influence from the progressive electronics of Flying Lotus and Kiefer, whilst showcasing the tuneful sensibilities of songwriters Lianne La Havas and Stevie Wonder. With support from BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM, and Wordplay, she’s also a celebrated session musician, touring the world as keyboardist for the likes of Olivia Dean, Nubiyan Twist, and Rachel Chinouriri.
Her latest offering, a self-produced work entitled, ‘Dreamer’, is a collaboration with New Soil and Women in Jazz for their recent compilation 'Women In Jazz Vol.1'
STAR WARS PUB QUIZ!
Dates: Thursday 13 November
Times: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
The force is strong at MULTI STORY.
Join us for a Star Wars Pub Quiz that spans the whole galaxy - from classic trilogies to modern lore. Assemble your most knowledgeable pals and put them to the test.
First prize: £50 bar tab and come dressed for the occasion - there’s a prize for the best outfit !!
My Eyes! My Eyes! Presents ‘Desolation Centre’ (2019) + Live Q&A
Dates: Wednesday 12 November
Times: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
My Eyes! My Eyes! Presents ‘Desolation Centre’ (2019) + Live Q&A
The untold story of Reagan-era guerrilla desert happenings now recognized as the inspirations for Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella including Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Swans, Einstürzende Neubauten, Survival Research Laboratories and more!
Featuring Perry Farrell, Thurston Moore, Mike Watt, Blixa Bargeld, Curt Kirkwood, Lee Ranaldo.
Live Q&A with director Stuart Swezey and Jack Sargeant (author of ‘Flesh & Excess’, ‘Against Control’, ‘Deathtripping’, ‘Naked Lens’)
“Swezey’s film focuses on a series of crazy ad hoc Happenings held without permits in the Mojave Desert . . . A snapshot of a wild, acid-soaked party few were fortunate enough to attend.” — ArtForum
Tickets £11 (includes free raffle ticket)
Sly & The Family Drone
Dates: Saturday 8 November
Times: from 7:30pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Sly & The Family Drone
London's finest neo-jazz neo-jazz wrecking crew fuse noise, free jazz, electronics and feral percussion into a convulsive celebration of rhythm and chaos. Known for their legendary in-the-round performances that dissolve the line between audience and band, Sly create visceral, euphoric noise rituals unlike anything else.
“A transcendent, euphoric state wrestled into being through awesome power.” – The Quietus
Support from 3D Jesus brining post bop spiritual freak folk
+ More TBA
NYJO @ Levels: Jas Kayser
Dates: Friday 7 November
Times: 7pm - 9.30pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Experience the future of UK jazz at NYJO’s monthly residency at Peckham Levels. This month drummer Jas Kayser joins as a special guest artist for a performance of original compositions with NYJO musicians.
Jas Kayser
Jas Kayser is sitting on top of the world. Sought after by great musicians from a myriad of musical worlds she is quite simply the musician’s musician. Her peers at the forefront of jazz music - a fierce proving ground - see her featured as both a lead and guest artist on radio, television and at music festivals across the globe.
From touring with Jorja Smith and organising her own ‘Jas & Chums’ European tour following the release of her debut EP “Jas 5ive’ in 2022, to joining Lenny Kravitz’s ‘Blue Electric Light’ world tour in 2024, Jas has been working hard while also behind the scenes creating new music to release into the world very soon!
A conscientious student, Jas, encouraged by her teachers – British jazz masters Julian Joseph, Byron Wallen and Tony Kofi – left London to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. At Berklee she was inspired by her tutors, the drummers Terri Lynne Carrington and Ralph Peterson, and pianist Danilo Perez. After graduating Jas spent significant time absorbing the culture and sounds of Panama, at the behest of her Berklee mentor andPanamanian native, Danilo Perez. In this environment she learnt to deal with responsibility, teach, mentor and give back the eco system at the heart of her own developing musical ethos.
Jas’s own eclectic and versatile band ‘Jas and Chums’ has brought joy and energy to enthusiastic crowds, winning awards and prizes while being featured on television and radio. In 2024 Jas was nominated for The Composers Award, Up and Coming drummer for Modern Drummers Poll, and also the MOBO Best Jazz Act in 2022, having won both Jazz FM Breakthrough Act and Parliamentary Jazz New Comer in 2021. Her well crafted and explosive debut EP ‘Unforced Rhythm of Grace’ as well as her 2022 release ‘Jas 5ive’ have been championed by Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2, Julian Joseph on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6’s Mary Anne Hobbs, Jazz FM and Jazzwise magazine.
MY EYES! MY EYES! PRESENTS ‘EBONY & IVORY’ (2025)
Dates: Thursday 6 November
Times: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
My Eyes! My Eyes! brings their signature strangeness to MULTI STORY with Ebony & Ivory – a new surreal and hilarious comedy from Jim Hosking, director of The Greasy Strangler and An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn.
Two musical legends gather at a Scottish cottage on the Mull of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a global Number One smash hit single.
Join us for the screening, followed by a live Q&A with Jim Hosking and ‘Oinker’ David Joe Walters, plus a DJ set from Texas Radio and the Big Beat.
Written and Directed by: Jim Hosking
Produced by: Denzil Monk, Ant Timpson, Jim Hosking, Thelonious Brooks
Starring: Sky Elobar and Gil Gex
Director of Photography: Marten Tedin
Composer: Andrew Hung
Production Design: Felicity Hickson
Presented in collaboration with My Eyes! My Eyes! – keeping Southwark weird through regular screenings of the wild, weird and wonderful.
The South London Soul Train Disco Special w/Reach Up Disco Wonderland DJs x Disco Freaks
Dates: Saturday 1 November
Times: 10.00pm - 4.00am
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
(RESCHEDULED) SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN DISCO SPECIAL!!! Sat Nov 01 - The South London Soul Train presents another righteous DISCO Battle Royale, as we welcome serious heavyweight Discophiles and good time music lovers REACH UP DISCO WONDERLAND DJs ANDY SMITH + NICK HALKES x DISCO FREAKS deep In session. A celebration of D-I-S-C-O! All Night Long!
Expect a well hot, strictly good time dancefloor special dedicated to the joyful, euphoric soul sonic sounds of D-I-S-C-O, DISCO. Anthems to Classics, Re-Edits to Rare Grooves. You will get down!
DISCO FREAKS (10pm-1am)
You may already know this but over the last 10 years, they’ve graced some of the world's most glamorous spots; New York, Ibiza, Bologna, Croatia, Blackburn, Margate and most importantly, their second home in Peckham. You might also be aware of their midweek radio shows on The Face Radio in Brooklyn and Hoxton Radio. Or you could possibly even have a copy of their edits released on the iconic record label Acid Jazz.
Your Saturday night service will naturally include disco gems, grooves laden with bass and their favourite sly bangers that only come out for these momentous occasions.
REACH UP DISCO WONDERLANDS - NICK HALKES + DJ ANDY SMITH (1am-4am)
Legendary DJs NICK HALKES x DJ ANDY SMITH dropping 80’s boogie, soul, funk, disco and proto house, evoking the spirit and dipping into the soundtrack of legendary NYC clubs such as 'Paradise Garage’ & 'Studio 54’. A night highlighting the sounds that emerged as the 70’s, turned into the 80’s and the DNA of club music as we know it today was being written.
The dance floor awaits!
The South London Soul Train, taking all passengers on a Non-Stop Magical Mystery Tour through all things Too Damn Funky. P-Funk to Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz to Rare Groove N’ Stax, Brass, Breaks, Bop and Hop to Motown, Club Classics and Anthems.
However - Passengers are requested to check their Souls at the Station as this one's for good time party people only! No Bass Wobbles Here, Only Love, Funk and Souuuuuuuul.
Entry £5-13 Adv from RA or £15 OTD
TIX ALSO OTD
Next Event: Sat Nov 29 - The South London Soul Train with Live Act TBA
See you on the dancefloors fo sho
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NSO PRESENTS CLUB CLASSICS LIVE LONDON
Dates: Saturday 1 November
Times: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
The club classics choir rave is coming — and it’s the party LIVE ON STAGE you didn’t know you needed!
Fresh from reaching the Britain’s Got Talent finals in 2024, Northants Sings Out takes over Peckham Levels for a one-night-only live experience that transforms iconic club anthems into an explosive choral celebration. Led by renowned Choir Director Gareth Fuller (credits: Liam Gallagher, Elton John, Pavarotti and Sting), this is no ordinary choir night — it’s full-bodied vocals, 90s nostalgia and house music anthems reimagined in harmony.
From Fatboy Slim’s ‘Praise You’ to Robin S ‘Show Me Love’, plus massive hits from Becky Hill, Jess Glynne and more — this is choir meets rave, packed with pulsing energy and euphoric crowd moments.
Expect light. Expect energy. Expect the unexpected.
Live in one of South London’s most iconic underground venues, NSO brings singalong assembly bangers, throwback classics and vocal brilliance to the capital for one unforgettable night. With immersive moments, crowd-powered energy and the kind of joy only live voices can deliver — this is the party your soul’s been waiting for.
Tickets are limited – don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic moment.
Latin Jazz Brunch Live with Roberto Pla Big Band x Orquesta Mambarito
Dates: Saturday 1 November
Times: 1.00pm - 7.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Time to once again bring the heat, drop salsa and conquer, as we proudly welcome the Godfather of Latin Music in The UK, the absolutely legendary ROBERTO PLA and his stunning BIG BAND (LIVE) x ORQUESTA MAMBARITO (Live) + legendary selector DJ JOHN ARMSTRONG at new venue MULTI STORY, Top Floor, PECKHAM LEVELS, 95a Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST. Gonna be totally tropical!
Location: Multi Story at Peckham Levels
Don't miss out on this big band latin fuelled live event filled with joyous music, good vibes, great food and great people. The best in Live Latin jazz vibes, now on the 1st Saturday of each month featuring 2 live bands! The only way to start your Saturday. Oooooooooh Yah
NOTE: All Tickets also give entry to The CLF Art Lounge Multi Level Takeover, running in the same space til 4am. Get down X
The South London Soul Train Halloween Special with Brass Rascals (Live)
Dates: Friday 31 October
Times: 10.00pm - 4.00am
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
SLST HALLOWEEN SPECIAL WITH BRASS RASCALS (LIVE)! Fri Oct 31 (10pm-4am) - Have we got one scarily good time The South London Soul Train Halloween Special for you. Dancefloor nuking funk/soul & hop party starter JAZZHEADCHRONIC joined by heavyweight party starters BRASS RASCALS (Live) + Guests dropping dancefloor killahs all night long.
Come get yoh freak ON!
BRASS RASCALS (Live) - Band on stage around midnight
A band comprised of session musicians that tour with different artists and play in the London and UK music scene. The Rascals recently worked with Rex Orange County at Gunnersbury park, bringing their infectious brass band energy to a crowd of 20,000. Individually they have worked with with artists like Loyle Carner, Tom Misch, Chase and Status and Alfa Mist.
Brass Rascals have a versatile set list guaranteed to bring the party. Expect to hear pop, dancehall, garage, house and dnb classics. The ability to get anyone dancing combined with soaring virtuosic solos make the Brass Rascals the perfect choice to start and crush the party!
We get down!!!
The South London Soul Train, taking all passengers on a Non-Stop Magical Mystery Tour through all things Too Damn Funky. P-Funk to Jazz Funk, Soul Jazz to Rare Groove N’ Stax, Brass, Breaks, Bop and Hop to Motown, Club Classics and Anthems.
However - Passengers are requested to check their Souls at the Station as this one's for good time party people only! No Bass Wobbles Here, Only Love, Funk and Souuuuuuuul.
Entry £5-13 Adv from RA or £15 OTD
LIMITED TIX OTD
Next Event: Sat Nov 01 - The South London Soul Train Disco Special with Reach Up Disco Wonderland DJs x Disco Freaks
See you on the dancefloor fo sho
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IKLECTIK GIG SPACE - OPENING CELEBRATION
Dates: Sunday 26 October
Times: 5.00pm - 11.00pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
SOLD OUT!
Please join us for our celebratory opening day.
Save the Date!
An afternoon of re-connection and re-rooting together. Programme to be soon announced, stay connected!
Access: All ages welcome. The space is fully accessible via lift to the 5th floor. Programme notes will be shared ahead of time. For additional requirements, contact info@iklectikartlab.com.
We cannot wait to welcome you back!
IKLECTIK Team
Sunday Roasts
Dates: Sunday 26 October
Times: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Round off the weekend with the best roast in South London — crispy potatoes, giant Yorkshires, rich gravy and all the trimmings. Perfect for lazy catch-ups or a gentle recovery day.
Resident DJ
Dates: Saturday 25 October
Times: 7.00pm - Late
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Kick off into your Saturday with our resident DJ bringing the energy from 7pm. Expect progressive house vibes, lush grooves and a perfectly curated mix to get you moving. Ideal for a few drinks before heading out — or staying all night. Free Entry.
The Preview - Savour and Scene
Dates: Friday 24 October
Times: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Place: The Auditorium, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
You are invited to Savour and Scene's launch party! We have released a limited number of heavily subsidised tickets for you to come and experience Savour and Scene.
Come and explore your acting skills and have some silly, hilarious moments with old or new friends! You not only get to step into a character for some of the night but dance to some amazing RnB, hip hop and afrobeats from our resident DJ during and after the improvising!
No experience is needed, just wear what you feel great in and bring yourself and your imagination.
Your ticket includes: admission to Savour and Scene's launch party, a complimentary drink on arrival, an improv theatre workshop, guidance from our amazing Scene Supervisors (theatre experts taking you on your improv journey) and music from our resident DJ.
Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar starting at 7pm.
We love to start on time at Savour and Scene; don't let your cast down! Please arrive at by 7:30pm latest so we can savour as much fun as possible!
It's a party so we want you to get on your feet and moving but there will be some limited seating available.
THE BIG MARKET - HALF PRICE SALE
Dates: Sunday 19 October
Times: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Place: MULTI STORY, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join us for The Big Market: Half Price Sale - a one-day sale special with up to 50% off from your favourite independent traders. Expect up to 30 stalls packed with vinyl, vintage, art, fashion, homeware and more, all at unbeatable prices.
With a DJ selecting the best vibes all day, free workshops and a full bar and kitchen open upstairs at MULTI STORY, it’s the perfect Saturday hangout.
Free entry | Family and dog friendly
MULTI STORY, Peckham Levels, 95A Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST
@thebigmarketlondon • @cigarette_records • @multistorypeckham • @peckhamlevels
SELYGIG @ PECKHAM LEVELS
Dates: Saturday 20 September
Times: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Space: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift. There is a designated space for attendees requiring a break from noise and stimulation.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is free for all performers. All other attendees, adults and young people, need to buy a ticket. We are a not-for-profit event run by volunteers so this helps us to cover our costs.
All ages welcome but please note this is a loud event and is not suitable for young children. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Youth Band Night returns with young bands from South East London taking over the Gig Space, playing original funk, afro-beats, jazz, indie, pop, alt and punk.
Featuring:
- Arrival
- Blue Brick House
- Funktion
- Lovorre
- Tall & Small
- Lazy Jane
- Subvergence
- Aeroplane Mode
- Ultraviolet
Bare Knuckle Babys
BUA PRESENTS: BLACK MUSIC - HERITAGE, HEALING & RESISTANCE
Dates: Friday 29 August
Times: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the power, beauty, and resilience of Black music at this youth-focused event.
From jazz to hip-hop, reggae to Afrobeat, we’ll journey through the sounds that have carried stories, healed communities, and fuelled movements for change. This event doesn’t just play the music - it rewrites the narrative, honouring its roots, reclaiming its history, and amplifying its future.
Experience electrifying performances, explore diverse genres, and engage in a thought-provoking live discussion with very special guests, including Fuse ODG, who have shaped and been shaped by these sounds.
Come ready to celebrate, reflect, and be inspired because Black music isn’t just entertainment, it’s a living legacy.
NYJO @ LEVELS: TOWNSHIP JAZZ
Dates: Friday 8 August
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Experience the future of UK jazz at NYJO's monthly residency at Peckham Levels.
Each month, a different ensemble of NYJO Emerging Professionals will work with Ahnansé (Steam Down) to create a one-off 45-minute set of original music, followed by an open jam session.
Expect bold, original music, boundary-pushing improvisation from London’s top emerging jazz talent.
With collaboration, community, and creative expression at its heart, this residency will create a space where jazz lovers of all backgrounds are welcome.
This month, they will be celebrating the music of Township Jazz, paying tribute to icon Abdullah Ibrahim, led by Pete Letanka.
Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly known as Dollar Brand) is one of South Africa’s most important jazz musicians, embodying the deep spiritual and political essence of township jazz. Born in 1934 in Cape Town, he grew up surrounded by the rich musical traditions of the city's diverse communities—African choral music, Malay and Indian influences, gospel, and American jazz.
Township jazz, which evolved in South Africa under apartheid, became a unique and powerful genre blending traditional African rhythms, gospel harmonies, and the big-band energy of swing and bebop. It was both acelebration of cultural resilience and a protest against oppression, reflecting the struggles and hopes of Black South Africans. Ibrahim’s early recordings with The Jazz Epistles—a pioneering group that included Hugh Masekela—captured the joyous yet defiant energy of this music.
About NYJO:
Also known as the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, NYJO is an organisation dedicated to making jazz and creative music-making more accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences across the country. Throughout our activity, we seek to create a meeting ground between the established and the experimental – the past, present, and future – to build bespoke programmes which cater to lifelong and new jazz fans.
JAMBU - BRAZILIAN MUSIC JAM
Dates: Saturday 5 July
Time: 8.00pm - 03.00am
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Summer is here and we got another Jambu Music Jam at Peckham Levels in July to make sure the beat never stops!
Hosted by the Beloved George Band, the night will feature live music, dancing, and a chance to join in on the fun.
What to expect:
A unique and collaborative music experience, where everyone is welcome to join in on their instruments, small percussive instruments, or just by singing along and dancing.
A night filled with the groove and energy of Coco, Ijexa, Maracatu, Embolada, Forro, Baiao, Funk, Soul, Samba, Bossa Nova, and more.
Live performance by the host band "Beloved George", a Brazilian fusion band based in London plus a range of special guests!
A chance to experience the rich culture and music of Brazil in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
DJ Amar All on the decks during the night spinning the best of Brazilian dancing grooves!
About the Beloved George Band:
Beloved George is a Brazilian fusion band based in London. Their versatile percussion brings together the intense energy of Brazilian rhythms mixed with sounds from around the globe. Popular Brazilian genres such as samba, MPB, baião, and funk/soul set the tropical atmosphere, while the vocals, saxophone, and guitars add a rich flavor that prompts people to get up from their chairs, dance, and sing along. Beloved George is comprised of Danish and Brazilian musicians from various regions who build a bridge between Brazil and the UK with their playful and expressive performances.