Fri April twenty eighth: Having beforehand hosted epic exhibits from Jon Hopkins, Basement Jaxx and The Blessed Madonna towards the backdrop of the majestic Victorian theatre, KOKO Digital will current a particular takeover from the influential south London party-starters, report label and radio present Rhythm Part. Its co-founder Bradley Zero can be joined by Josey Rebelle (hailed by The Face as “a hero of the UK music scene”) and the boundary-pushing DJ and Timedance label head Batu.
Fri April twenty eighth: Café KOKO has been curating the most effective of a brand new wave of breaking African expertise by giving them a platform, and that repute was amplified when Nigerian celebrity Tems took everybody abruptly with an impromptu set final yr. It’s solely a matter of time earlier than many of those artists graduate to headline the theatre, and KOKO are proud to host an African music Subsequent Wave present which options Nigerian rising expertise Savage (‘Assured’ and the latest single ‘Your Waist’); a DJ set from GuiltyBeatz, the solo artist behind ‘AKWAABA’ and producer for the likes of Beyoncé and Tems; the DJ, podcaster and TikTok star DJ Simz; plus two others artists who can be revealed quickly.
Fri April twenty eighth: The Home of KOKO will host the largest home occasion conceivable with the assistance of some very particular secret visitors and a DJ set on the roof after Loopy P. Members can immerse themselves in debauchery throughout each ground, with disco and home favourites scorching on The Roof Terrace; hip hop and r’n’b favourites pounding from the piano bar; and euphoric stay set in Ellen’s from Tulum favorite, Stavroz. The Belgian quartet are famend for bringing an acoustic and natural vibe to digital music, with key tracks akin to ‘The Ending’ and ‘Gold City’ launched on labels together with Délicieuse Data, Kindisch, Bedrock and their very own Moodfamily.
Sat April twenty ninth: Amsterdam tech home innovators ANOTR will convey their famend No Artwork occasion to KOKO’s principal theatre for a particular present of mind-expanding, unconventional artwork performances. Count on some very particular visitors to be revealed on the evening.
Solar April thirtieth: Who higher to shut the celebrations than Skepta with the launch occasion for his new home music label Más Tiempo – the identify being the Spanish phrase for “extra time”, a illustration of a crowd demanding extra. The label will proceed to present Skepta and fellow producers a platform to launch new music on their very own phrases, beginning with the Skepta x Jammer collab ‘Mass Homicide’. And Jammer is one among a bunch of huge names who will be a part of Skepta on the evening, with Benji B and Most already confirmed and extra to be added imminently.
The grime pioneer Skepta has a protracted historical past with Camden and KOKO specifically, shortly selling-out a well-known present as he launched his landmark album ‘Konnichiwa’. This represents Skepta’s most intimate present in years, and his first in London since headlining Wi-fi in 2021.
Tickets go on sale right now at www.koko.co.uk
