Medya Gungor scans Brixton’s socially distanced scene
The summer of 2020 may not have been the one we anticipated in terms of live music and events, but Brixton’s popular venues are working hard to make their return to business as safe as possible.
Brixton Courtyard (Brixton Jamm’s renovated outdoor space) and the Prince of Wales have already begun paving the way for this socially distanced comeback with a range of events over the next few months that will require advanced online bookings to secure a booth space.
While we wait in anticipation for further news regarding the reopening of nightclubs and the go-aheads for live music events, here is a round-up of the shindigs taking place over the next week. For now it’s courtyards and rooftops …
Saturday 15 August
Percolate Presents Optimo @ Brixton Courtyard 7 to 11pm
Glasgow legends JD Twitch & Jonnie Wilkes AKA Optimo (Espacio) host the Courtyard bringing their unique sound along with an encyclopaedic knowledge of records. Buy tickets here.
Supa Dupa Fly x Rooftop Brunch @ Prince of Wales 12pm-11.30pm
“Spaced Out” brunch and suppers series will run on the rooftop of POW with a soundtrack supplied by residents and special guests from the likes of Up On The Roof, Shabba, Brixton Disco Festival, Supa Dupa Fly and ByDayByNight. Buy tickets here.
Sunday 16 August
POW Sunday Brunches – Shiva, Size Doesn’t Matter and More 12pm – 11.30pm
Sunday brunch split into three time slots throughout the day – buy tickets here.
The Brixton Courtyard presents Archie Hamilton 5pm to 10.30pm
Tech titan Archie Hamilton drops in for a special session this August. The FUSE resident & Moscow Records bossman will be taking over the courtyard for a unique Sunday trip. Buy tickets here.
Wednesday 19 August
Brixton Courtyard Percolate Presents Horse Meat Disco 6 to 10.30pm
Horse Meat Disco returns for part two of his summer special, providing a soundtrack for every disco lover. Buy tickets here.
Thursday 20 August
Jazz On The Roof – Every Thursday @ Prince of Wales 7 to 11pm
Staples of the London Jazz scene, Mark Kavuma and The Banger Factory have a Thursday night residency bringing their unmistakable sound to the people. Buy tickets here.
Friday 21 August
Up On The Roof’s Sundown Soirée with Smokin Jo @ Prince of Wales 7 to 11.30pm
Summer evening vibes as part of the ongoing event series, buy tickets here.
Shut The Front Door presents Mella Dee @ Brixton Courtyard 7 to 11pm
Warehouse Music boss and a producer defined by a willingness to experiment with a wide range of sounds, concepts and landscapes hosts the Courtyard. Buy tickets here.
