CONNECTIONS is a series of events curated by a team of friends, spearheaded by Filly Brook owner Simon Purnell. Joining him are Richard Spaven, the genre-defying drummer who performs with artists including Loyle Carner, Guru, Flying Lotus, and Jose James, among others, and Mode 2, a first-generation pioneering figure in the UK's graffiti scene.
Together with the illustrator and graphic artist Mitchy Bwoy, this collective promises to deliver a program of performances fuelled by their connections and passion for creativity.
The month of events will feature live music, DJ sets, art exhibition, and thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops.
At its core, CONNECTIONS is a tribute to the late Simon Brant, a close friend, whose passion for music, art, and culture serves as the inspiration behind this event.
We will also be raising money for two charities close to our hearts, Barts Hospital Trust and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice
FULL PROGRAMME
WEEK 1
Thurs 2nd: Richard Spaven presents The Freakestra - Live
Fri 3rd: Freaked with Bud & Spacey - DJs
Sat 4th: Jigsaw Music with Woody & Rich G + Guests - DJs
Sun 5th: JuJu Music with Ayo & Danny Wood - DJs
WEEK 2
Weds 8th: Music Concrete with Mr Beatnick, Richard Greenan (Kit Records), Robin The Fog (Howlround) - Workshop
Thurs 9th: Finding YOUR Way – Access To Industry & Being Yourself - Panel Talk
Fri 10th: Dem b2b Liv Ayers - DJs
Sat 11th: Marla Kether - DJ
Sun 12th: The Spaven D&B Curation with Cleveland Watkiss, Fatty Bassman, Drumskull and Chris Read.
WEEK 3
Weds 15th: Document Your Culture with Emma Warren - Workshop
Thurs 16th: Be More Soundwave - Poetry with Adam Kammerling - Workshop
Fri 17th: Fabs & Davey Jay - Brick Lane Session in memory of Simon Brant - DJs
Sat 18th: Claremont 56 x Leng Records - DJs
WEEK 4
Weds 22nd: DJ Workshop with Dem - Beginner
Thurs 23rd: Education Everywhere! – Demystifying The Necessity For Formal Education – Panel Talk
Thurs 23rd - Mafalda (NTS/Melodies International) - DJ
Fri 24th: Tigerbalm (Leng Records/Ubiquity) - DJ
Sat 25th: tbc
Sun 26th: tbc
Mon 27th: Bank Holiday Record Fair
WEEK 5
Weds 29th: DJ Workshop with Dem - Intermediate
Thurs 30th: Creating Community – The Importance of Connection – Panel Talk
Thurs 30th: Marla Kether – Live
Fri 31st: Yam Who? & Blackbeard - DJs
Sat 1st: Tony Nwachukwu
Sun 2nd: Richard Spaven - Live - CONNECTIONS CLOSING SHOW