Skepta is about to launch a brand new home music label, internet hosting a launch occasion as a part of KOKO’s first birthday celebrations.
The legendary Camden venue reopened final yr after three years of restoration and redevelopment. It had initially shut in 2019 for a deliberate one-year refurbishment earlier than a fireplace broke out in January 2020, whereas the coronavirus pandemic and “colossal water injury” additionally held up progress.
To mark the primary anniversary of its reopening, KOKO are throwing numerous events over a weekend in late April, together with a launch occasion for Más Tiempo, Skepta’s new home label.
On April 30, he will probably be joined at his KOKO present by Benji B, Most and Jammer, the latter of whom he has collaborated with on ‘Mass Homicide’, the primary launch on the label.
Others to play KOKO’s first birthday celebrations embody a DJ set from Foals and a Subsequent Wave showcase of African expertise that includes DJ Simz (each April 28).
Discover extra particulars on all of the reveals beneath.
It is our 1st Bday! 🎉 From @arcadefire to #Stormzy and a few of the most unforgettable reveals in London, it has been a wild journey. However we’re simply getting began! Be a part of us for a weekend of performances w/particular company once we kick of celebrations on April twenty eighth: https://t.co/8yIF5xpKh3 pic.twitter.com/PSwaZaNjzY
— KOKO Tradition (@KOKOLondon) March 31, 2023
Arcade Fireplace performed the primary gig again on the newly renovated Camden venue on April 29, earlier than Luciano headlined the primary KOKO Digital evening the next night.
Talking to NME in Might, the venue’s head of music Nick Lewis mentioned: “Followers watching a present at KOKO at all times felt the grandeur of the theatre, however once we re-open I believe it’s going to be a fair richer expertise.”
He continued: “We’ve vastly improved the sound and lighting, added excessive spec viewing screens on the highest flooring, put in additional bars to get a (good) drink, and with stay streaming built-in all through, we will probably be producing hybrid occasions for many who can’t make the gig in-person. However most significantly, I’m pleased with our eclectic opening music programme and I hope NME readers approve of it too!”
