London collective Illasoul are back after another sold-out and jam-packed night in April. Join us on June 13th at Grow Hackney for a special night of jazz club fusion, as we welcome London- based percussionist Richie Sweet!

ABOUT THE EVENT + ARTISTS

Richie takes deep inspiration from the percussion centred music of Cuba and West Africa, and has performed & recorded with the likes of Jorja Smith, Oscar Jerome, Jas Kayser, and many more!

We also welcome one of the co-founders of Illasoul, Tai, aka 'TJT', & Illasoul Resident DJ Ralph Richards.

With a deep love for records and a knack for mixing different sounds, TJT brings something unique to every set he plays. He regularly broadcasts live on the airwaves, with sets across stations such as Voices, Radio 1001, Kindred, Subtle & Bangkok Community Radio. Recent highlights include supporting the legendary Patrick Forge, Into the Burrows Festival, and a six-hour all-night takeover at Grow Hackney. Expect a blend of Jazz, Broken Beat, UK Garage, Hip Hop, Reggae, House, and Jungle.

A North London DJ and music producer with eclecticism at his core, Ralph Richards seamlessly bridges the gap between daytime grooves and late-night rhythms—always in pursuit of fresh, original sounds from across the globe. His diverse influences shine through in his productions and DJ sets, fusing genres such as UKG, Broken Beat, Soul and Jazz, showcasing his signature blend of genre-defying energy.

Providing an infectious energy for music & dance floor lovers - Illasoul provides a sonic experience within the club that transports you to a place beyond the dance floor. This event will see the Illasoul crew combine the essence of their esteemed In Real Time series with a stacked DJ lineup to keep the flow moving till late. Expect sounds of jazz dance, breakbeat, hip hop, soul, funk, dub & much more!

This is not one to be missed!

ENTRY INFORMATION

This event is free before 9pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are very limited advance tickets for £5/£7 +BF.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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For this June session, Bruk Therapy invites Mab'ish (BE, FR) alongside residents Entek & Cengiz !

Bruk Therapy - a night of musical celebration that embraces a harmonious blend of Soul, Jazz, House and Future Beats, with a special focus on the captivating world of Bruk / Broken Beats.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Isabelle Clarençon, known as MAB'ISH, is a multidisciplinary French artist whose work blends music, dance, and visual arts. Beginning her DJ career in 2014, she quickly made a name for herself across Parisian clubs and international stages, delivering high-energy sets that weave together hip-hop, soul, jazz, house, and broken beat. In 2024, she launched "COSMIC CIRCLE," a live show combining her own beats, live performance on MPC Live 2 and SP404, and a cast of four dancers. MAB'ISH is also deeply involved in the music community as a co-leader of Beat X Changers, curating projects like "Sororité" and "Beat X Dancers" to spotlight women producers and dancer-producers. Alongside her music career, she has created performances like "HipHopaint" and "Reflets" as a professional dancer and developed a performance character, oπo (Opio), appearing at events like the Dubai Metro Music Festival. Through her YouTube channel "LE CERCLE BY MAB'ISH" and monthly Instagram Top 5, she continues to nurture and inspire a growing creative community.

Entek is a North London based French producer, musician and Wolrd #2 finger drummer! He is a member of the Selectors Assemble, releases music under the CoOp Presents label and he is a part of the Orii Jam Community house band.

Cengiz is a London based DJ, record collector and producer, originally from Istanbul, who has been releasing music under CoOp Presents and Dance Regular labels, his latest release MOTF has seen support from radio heavy weights such as Gilles Peterson and Jamz Supernova. Cengiz is also a member of the Selectors Assemble crew and the curator of "Bruk Therapy" nights.

ENTRY INFORMATION

This event is free before 9pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are very limited advance tickets for £5/£7 +BF.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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We’re thrilled to welcome Arnau Obiols to Grow for his DeepDig debut — and our very first international booking for the series

ABOUT THE EVENT

A dynamic DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist born in Barcelona, Arnau brings a rich, deeply rooted sound shaped by years behind the decks and in the studio. With sets that move effortlessly through cosmic disco, house, and globally-minded percussive grooves, Arnau is known for creating truly transportive dancefloor experiences.

He’s played some of the world’s most forward-thinking festivals, including Sónar, DGTL, Mad Cool, and Primavera Sound, with regular slots at Barcelona’s iconic Nitsa and La Terrrazza, and a monthly residency at The Scotch of St. James in London. A selector of rare taste, he’s shared lineups with legends like Kerri Chandler, Floating Points, DJ Koze, and Honey Dijon. As a producer, his work has landed on acclaimed labels such as Hivern Discs, Compost, Ibadan, and Internasjonal — winning support from tastemakers across the globe.

Warming up the terrace is Paloma, a London-based DJ and radio host whose sets radiate warmth, soul and joyful energy. Her selections span disco, house, and global grooves, weaving together music that connects people through rhythm and feeling. Paloma brings a deep passion for dance culture and a dedication to uplifting dancefloors wherever she plays.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

ABOUT DEEPDIG

DeepDig is a night curated by Grow, that brings some of our favourite DJs and producers to play the sets that they don’t usually get to play at bigger venues and festivals. Expect lengthy, no-holds-barred DJ sets in intimate settings, where they have free reign to take the crowd in whatever direction they like. Previous guests for Deepdig in its current & past forms include DJ Amir, Lanni, Saachi, Rohan Racket, Milli Mckee, Haseeb Iqbal, Martha, K15, My Analog Journal (Zag + Shaqdi), Thristian, Kisa, Dean Bryce, Cosmo Sofi, Miche, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, Patrick Forge, WOLF MUSIC, Poly-Ritmo, Mr. Redley, Medlar, Tim Garcia.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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Soulful independent record label Wah Wah 45s return to Grow with another exciting line-up of live music, DJs and more.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Playing live on stage will be new signings to the label - Dub, Afro and jazz outfit Kotoa, ahead of their debut EP, out later this summer. Joining label boss Dom Servini on the decks will be internationally renowned DJ, producer and edit master Laroye, alongside queen of the broken beat scene, Lyric L, on the mic, with family favourite, DJ and producer Frankson holding it down on the terrace. This looks like yet another unforgettable session!

ENTRY INFORMATION

This event is free before 9pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are very limited advance tickets for £5/£7 +BF.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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Two years after their first collaboration, Guildhall School returns to grassroots venue Grow for Charge, a summer showcase spotlighting students from the Electronic & Produced Music (EPM) department. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

In line with Grow’s ethos of supporting the local music scene and giving a platform to emerging artists, this Charge showcase will see a new generation of talent coming through in a stellar line-up of bands, electronic music artists and DJs.

Mirroring Grow’s eclectic programming, the EPM department fosters talent in a wide range of genres. Come along for a night of original music journeying from alt-folk to experimental electronica. 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Producer and performer Thorby crafts high-energy, genre-blurring dance music, fusing live electronics with analogue synthesisers. Joined by drummer Jonah Phillips, the duo improvises dynamic, ever-evolving sets that draw from club culture, experimental sound design, and live performance energy. With a focus on spontaneity and sonic intensity, Thorby’s live shows are unpredictable and euphoric.

Sibling duo Sister — made up of London-based Sonny and Sadie — blend nostalgic influences with a modern edge to create a sound that’s both raw and cinematic. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Genesis, ELO, and DJO, their music is marked by gritty guitar riffs, dark synth-driven melodies, and soaring choruses. Expect an emotionally charged, genre-melting set from one of the city’s most promising alt-pop newcomers.

A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and alternative-folk artist, James Józef weaves intimate, lyrically rich songs that explore vulnerability and introspection. Influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, and Adrianne Lenker, his sound is both timeless and contemporary, built on poetic songwriting and delicate arrangements. Recently attracting the attention of Sony Music Publishing and Decca, James is a name to watch for fans of emotionally resonant, genre-crossing folk.

SCHEDULE

Doors: 7pm

Live Performances: 8pm –10pm

DJs: 10pm – 12pm

ENTRY INFORMATION

Doors are at 7pm, tickets are free on DICE

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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A night of global grooves, infectious rhythms, fresh sounds, and vibrant energy. Come and feel the magic of Brazil and beyond with Olayá and Tigas

ABOUT THE ARTISTS AND DJS

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Olayá, the female-led flute and percussion band infusing the elemental force of Brazilian bandas de pifanos with lush vocal harmonies and driving rhythms. Formed in 2022, Olayá has quickly become a highlight of the UK’s Brazilian music scene, selling out shows and headlining festivals like Jaminaround and Basket of Light. With their contagious energy, the band blends danceable forró with lush, contemplative melodies, creating an experience that is both deeply rooted in tradition and excitingly fresh.

Olayá's musicians have shared stages with legends like Gal Costa and Gilberto Gil, and their performances have been featured on BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. Expect a dynamic set that will move both your body and soul, as they bring the vibrant sounds of Brazil to the heart of Hackney.

"Olayá are probably the most fun band I’ve ever seen, but more than that, they’re incredible musicians. One of the most exciting Brazilian music acts in the UK!" — Dr. Gabrielle Messeder, Lecturer in Brazilian Music

"A joyous, sunny explosion of positive energy. Authentically Brazilian and funky!" — Olly Keen, Curator of Jaminaround Festival

The night kicks off with Tigas, the DJ, music researcher, and co-founder of the N’Calma Collective, setting the vibe from the very start. Tigas will spin an eclectic mix of Brazilian and world music, blending Samba, Funk, Soul, and contemporary beats, bringing his deep knowledge of global rhythms to the dancefloor. After Olayá's live performance, Tigas will take over once again, keeping the energy high and the beats flowing until 2am.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on DICE). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable (booking widget below). Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

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East London’s much-loved community club night, Girlz B Like, returns to their spiritual home here at Grow for another summer session packed with groove, soul and connection.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS AND DJS

We’re excited to welcome back one of East London’s most cherished community club nights, Girlz B Like, for a soulful summer session here at Grow. Known for curating eclectic musical journeys, GBL dives deep into a rich blend of funk, gospel, disco, house, broken beat, jazz funk, Afrobeat and beyond — a true celebration of Black music and the art of the dancefloor.

For this edition, the GBL crew brings together a heavyweight all-vinyl lineup. Behind the decks: Melvina Moves, DJ Kingy, and GBL’s founder and magnetic host Marcia DaVinylMC. These three bring an unapologetic love for rare grooves, underground classics and deep specialist rhythms. Expect a night of expertly woven selections designed to stir the soul and move the body — running from 8pm to 3am.

A genre-hopping dynamo, Melvina Moves is a London-based DJ whose sets are rooted in retro grooves with global flavours. From 60s soul and jazz-funk to dancehall, Afro-Latin, reggae revival, Motown and more, Melvina brings serious heat to the dance floor. She’s played at major festivals like Boomtown, Nozstock, Radiate Windrush and Telegraph Hill, and holds residencies at Shoreditch House and Hootananny Brixton. She’s also shared stages with icons such as David Rodigan, Dawn Penn and UK soul legend Omar, and has spun tunes as far afield as Guyana and Saint Lucia.

A true vinyl enthusiast and storyteller through sound, DJ Kingy wears many hats — journalist, selector, mother of two, and all-round music head. Her love for music is as loud as her love for shoes, and she brings an infectious energy and deep crate knowledge to every set. Expect rare gems and sweet surprises from a DJ who lives and breathes music.

Join us at Grow on Saturday 28 June for a night of dancing, connection and serious sound — where, true to GBL style, the guys dance and the Girlz DJ.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable (booking widget below). Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

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Dig deep. Go wide. Let loose. This one’s for the heads, the dancers and the curious souls who want something more from a night out.

ABOUT THE EVENT

For this edition of DeepDig, we’re welcoming two selectors who live and breathe the craft – artists who know how to build a journey and aren’t afraid to take unexpected turns.

Frederika sets the tone as the sun dips over the canal, warming up our terrace with one of her richly textured, genre-fluid selections. A Lost Village resident and regular at brilliant corners, her sets blur the lines between new age, jazz, psychedelic oddities, percussive grooves and leftfield electronics. Expect a hypnotic build-up from a DJ who connects the dots in all the right ways.

Then we move inside, where Brian Not Brian takes full control of the warehouse until 2am. Known for his fearless, genre-defying approach and deep musical knowledge, Brian’s a long-standing figure in London’s underground – from co-running the Going Good label to playing at festivals across the globe including Dekmantel and Kala. His extended sets are masterclasses in deep cuts and unexpected turns, spanning decades and continents.

As always with DeepDig, this is about freedom behind the decks. No time limits, no rules – just deep musical explorations from selectors we trust. Come early, stay late – and let the music take you somewhere else.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

ABOUT DEEPDIG

DeepDig is a night curated by Grow, that brings some of our favourite DJs and producers to play the sets that they don’t usually get to play at bigger venues and festivals. Expect lengthy, no-holds-barred DJ sets in intimate settings, where they have free reign to take the crowd in whatever direction they like. Previous guests for Deepdig in its current & past forms include DJ Amir, Lanni, Saachi, Rohan Racket, Milli Mckee, Haseeb Iqbal, Martha, K15, My Analog Journal (Zag + Shaqdi), Thristian, Kisa, Dean Bryce, Cosmo Sofi, Miche, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, Patrick Forge, WOLF MUSIC, Poly-Ritmo, Mr. Redley, Medlar, Tim Garcia.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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We started Grow as an experiment. Could an independent venue break the status quo and put people, planet and culture before profit?

ABOUT THE EVENT

We started Grow as an experiment. Could an independent venue break the status quo and put people, planet and culture before profit?

Eleven years on, we're still here – championing ethical and sustainable business, supporting grassroots music, and building community by the canal.

Join us on Saturday, 19th July as we celebrate with live music, DJs, great food and drinks flowing, along with a few surprises. We'll be going from the early afternoon all the way through to 3am.

Line-up and details coming soon, but for now, save the date and grab an early bird ticket. This is always a roadblock event and hits capacity early. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable (booking widget below). Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

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Grow Live presents Last Nubian’s Ships of the Pharaohs headlining Friday 25th July, delivering hypnotic fusion of jazz, soul, bossa nova and house, with Haseeb Iqbal opening and closing night.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Grow Live, our in-house night bringing the best of London’s music scene, returns on Friday 25th July. We anticipate this to be one of the hottest gigs of the year and it’s absolutely unmissable. We are really excited to be welcoming Last Nubian, who’ll be headlining the evening with his live band, Ships of the Pharaohs. A rising star of the London scene, Last Nubian has released music on acclaimed labels such as Eglo Records, Blaq Numbers and Flat White Records. Expect a seamless fusion of jazz, soul, bossa nova and house, driven by Goldbar’s fluid keys, Dexter’s solid bass and Achanté’s rich vocals. Together, they move from warm, intimate grooves to dancefloor-ready rhythms that will keep you locked in. Having impressed at We Out Here Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, House of KOKO and SXSW London, they are now working on their debut EP, Seasons, and are poised to deliver a show that bridges live energy and club sensibility.

We’re happy to welcome back Haseeb Iqbal after hosting his Studio Crumb party last year on the terrace for Multi Multi Festival and a previous guest for DeepDig. Haseeb will open the night with an eclectic mix of global grooves, rare vinyl finds and storytelling to set the tone, then return to close the evening, bringing everything full circle with his signature style. Tickets are limited, so book now and be part of a true London musical moment.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on DICE). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable (booking widget below). Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

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Equal Parts returns to Grow this summer with a double serving of underground magic courtesy of B.Love and Maybe Laura.

ABOUT THE DJS

B.Love is known for his signature groove-driven productions that blend deep, off-kilter house with wiggly, fidgety electro. With his upward trajectory in the UK underground reflecting a commitment to this distinctive sound, the London-born artist has delivered two notable releases in 2025 already, appearing on Ralph Lawson's 20/20 Vision with 'Rhythm Freq', and ‘Music Dance Experience’, the first release on his own eponymous label, B.Love. In 2021, B.Love launched Bizarre Trax with collaborator Felon5, a label known for dropping ‘serious house firepower’ (RA). Dropping regular DJ sets at revered summer festivals Gottwood and Junction 2, we can’t wait for B.Love to take the reins for his Grow debut this August with an extended three hour set.

Supporting B.Love on the night is Maybe Laura, a selector that cut her teeth in London's best-loved pub, The Lion and Lamb. Known for her eclectic and expansive sets that encompass house, techno, disco, and wave, Maybe Laura has already cemented herself as a regular at Europe's premier festivals Houghton, Dimensions, and Field Maneuvers, and has recently appeared on The Lot Radio, NY. Maybe Laura takes charge of the 10pm to midnight slot.

On warm-up duty, Equal Parts stalwart and long-time resident fairground brings his unique downtempo, house-infused sound to the Grow terrace. After a memorable Equal Parts outing on the Grow terrace last summer together, fairground is joined once more by DJ and party starter arnie for a three-hour vinyl-only back-to-back that promises dance-ready sounds from across the house music spectrum. Hailing from the North East of England, arnie is a resident of DBT.UK, a crew that have been making serious waves throwing underground parties in Scotland and beyond since 2019. With a record bag spanning everything from deep house to disco, arnie has graced the decks at Gottwood festival and warmed up for Gene on Earth and Olga Karol among others. It is a pleasure to welcome this understated maestro back to Equal Parts.

First record 7 pm, last record 3 am.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Conceived in a warehouse just a stone’s throw from Main Yard, Equal Parts have been throwing parties exclusively at Grow four times a year without fail since 2018. Forged in the twilight of Hackney Wick’s warehouse heyday, Equal Parts set out with the humble intention of curating friendly, dance-focused parties that guarantee maximum aural and kinetic pleasure at Hackney Wick’s best-loved DIY venue. Staying true to these roots, seven years on, Equal Parts is now a bona fide Friday-night Grow stalwart, with their resident DJs lining up at recent parties alongside a roster of heavy weight and rising talent, from Wes Baggaley to Tia Cousins and John Gómez. For 2025, Equal Parts ensure top-tier selectors grace Hackney Wick’s best-loved dancefloor yet again, with two road-block dates lined up for Solero season book-ended by two resident-only parties including a Halloween spectacular in October. Expect boat party energy into the early hours with sounds spanning House, Disco, Techno, and everything in-between.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable (booking widget below). Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

You can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Join us on Saturday, 16th August for Chicha Por Favor, a night of vibrant Peruvian Cumbia! Presented by Ritmo del Barrio and Grow Hackney, this event promises an unforgettable musical journey celebrating Chicha.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Los Bravos de la K’umbia (Live)

Directed and led by Wilfredo Avalos, Los Bravos de la K’umbia was formed a few years ago in London by a group of friends who share their Peruvian heritage and deep love for Cumbia. Their captivating sounds will take you on a musical journey—from the heart of the Amazon Forest to the coastal city of Lima and the peaks of the Andes.

Paskal Rough & Tough (Cool Breeze)

A music enthusiast and record collector with a passion for vintage sounds from the 60s and 70s across Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Latin America, Paskal curates Cool Breeze—a music night dedicated to exploring the vintage sounds of the American tropics. Travel through the Peruvian Andes, the Colombian coasts, and beyond, soaking in the pungent lyrics of Panamanian calypsonians, the African-inspired drums of the French Antilles, the low frequencies of Jamaican bass lines, and the hypnotic melodies of Mexican accordions.

Ritmo del Barrio

An independent record label based in London, UK, Ritmo del Barrio has been dedicated to exploring vintage Latin American music, with a special focus on Peruvian Cumbia (Chicha). Founded in 2021, RDB reissues feature legendary Peruvian artists such as Cuarteto Universal, Los Shapis, Julio Mau y Los Imbatibles, and Los Dexters de Uchiza, working in collaboration with historical Peruvian labels including Discos Horóscopo, Music Shop Peru, and SonoRadio.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

Mezzanine table & your ticket for £8! For select live events, book a table and your entry ticket in one go through OpenTable. Secure your spot, settle in, and enjoy the night hassle-free. Tables are for 2-4 people only. Check availability and book now. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.  

You can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Batukizer to Grow for their Hackney debut. This Brazilian-Danish DJ duo are renowned for unearthing rare and powerful rhythms from deep within Brazil’s vast musical heritage.

ABOUT THE EVENT

This is only our second international Deepdig booking this year, and it’s a truly special one. Seeing Batukizer in an intimate London venue like this is a rare opportunity, far from the festival stage.

With a killer vinyl collection built from digging trips through 15 Brazilian states including the Amazon, Batukizer bring pure dancefloor heat: infectious grooves, heavy percussion, and forgotten gems you won’t find on streaming platforms. Their sets are joyous, genre-defying journeys through tropical, spiritual and regional sounds, mixed with expert touch and deep passion.

Regulars on My Analog Journal, Batukizer’s hypnotic sessions have reached global audiences, with one video surpassing 2 million views. Their mixtapes and selections have been featured on NTS, The Vinyl Factory, Le Mellotron and more, marking them as key voices in global music culture.

Fresh from playing Nyege Nyege in Uganda and Rio’s legendary Tropicals parties, Batukizer are residents on NTS and Al Hara Radio. They’ve also shared stages with icons such as Jorge Ben, Azymuth, Banda Black Rio and Grammy winners Emicida and Liniker.

Expect a unique night of vinyl-powered dancefloor magic rooted in deep Brazilian grooves.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

ABOUT DEEPDIG

DeepDig is a night curated by Grow, that brings some of our favourite DJs and producers to play the sets that they don’t usually get to play at bigger venues and festivals. Expect lengthy, no-holds-barred DJ sets in intimate settings, where they have free reign to take the crowd in whatever direction they like. Previous guests for Deepdig in its current & past forms include DJ Amir, Lanni, Saachi, Rohan Racket, Milli Mckee, Haseeb Iqbal, Martha, K15, My Analog Journal (Zag + Shaqdi), Thristian, Kisa, Dean Bryce, Cosmo Sofi, Miche, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, Patrick Forge, WOLF MUSIC, Poly-Ritmo, Mr. Redley, Medlar, Tim Garcia.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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For this August session, Bruk Therapy invites DJ WheelUP alongside residents Oliver Night & Cengiz !

ABOUT THE NIGHT & DJS

Bruk Therapy - a night of musical celebration that embraces a harmonious blend of Soul, Jazz, House and Future Beats, with a special focus on the captivating world of Bruk / Broken Beats.

WheelUP, the moniker of West London producer, DJ, and “bruk renaissance” torchbearer Danny Wheeler, has become a key figure in the new wave of broken beat. With releases on CoOperation Records, Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce, and his home label Tru Thoughts—as well as remixes for Goldie’s Fallen Tree 1Hundred and Wah Wah 45s—he has firmly established his place in the genre’s next generation.

On stage, WheelUP has lit up iconic venues and festivals including Hootananny Brixton, Shambala, Lost Village, Love Supreme, We Out Here, Kendal Calling, and Worldwide Sète. As a DJ, he's headlined at Spiritland and Café 1001, with standout appearances at Brick Lane Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Worldwide Festival, Everybody Loves the Weekend, Stowaway Festival, and a support slot for Groove Armada at KOKO. His club night, WheelUP Presents, has hosted key broken beat tastemakers like Jamz Supernova and Ben Hauke. A former Balamii resident, he continues to make waves on the airwaves with recent mixes for Mellotron, Defected, Radio 1001, and The Boat Pod, and a guest appearance on Rinse FM with Drifty—which led to the launch of their joint club night, SameSame.

Oliver Night is a London-based DJ and producer celebrated for his deep, dubby, and soulful productions, as well as his distinctive vocals featured on tracks by leading names in electronic and house music. With a profound passion for Broken Beat, Oliver has been shaping unique sounds and captivating audiences globally.

Beginning his musical journey as a child drummer, Oliver has performed at iconic events such as Worldwide FM, We Out Here Festival, and Boiler Room, and shared the stage with Roots Manuva at Glastonbury.

Oliver’s discography includes notable releases such as the 2022 EP "Welcome" on CoOp Presents and recent collaborations with London-based singer-songwriter Bel Cobain on her track "Awakening" and his EP "Blame Game," featuring both Bel Cobain and Mighty Mo of The Heartless Crew. His vocal talents are showcased in collaborations with the likes of Jimpster, Quiet Dawn, Ed Seven and Natasha Diggs.

Oliver Night continues to push boundaries in the Broken Beat, house, and electronic music scenes, whether through production or vocal performance, cementing his reputation as a dynamic and innovative DJ and artist.

Cengiz is a London based DJ, record collector and producer, originally from Istanbul, who has been releasing music under CoOp Presents and Dance Regular labels, his latest release MOTF has seen support from radio heavy weights such as Gilles Peterson and Jamz Supernova. Cengiz is also a member of the Selectors Assemble crew and the curator of "Bruk Therapy" nights.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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• Tagged: DeepDig, Brazilian, Samba, Bossa Nova

We’re honoured to welcome the legendary Mr Bongo DJs to Grow for a very special 4-hour extended DeepDig set. This one’s been a long time coming — we’ve been wanting to invite them for years.

ABOUT THE EVENT

We’re honoured to welcome the legendary Mr Bongo DJs to Grow for a very special 4-hour extended DeepDig set. This one’s been a long time coming — we’ve been wanting to invite them for years. True tastemakers and world-class diggers, they’ve shaped the global music scene with their deep knowledge and impeccable selections.

Their journey began over 35 years ago, digging in Venezuela and stuffing suitcases with rare Latin records to bring back to Europe. Since then, they’ve tracked down forgotten gems in dusty basements, warehouses and street markets across South America, Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Launching as a Soho record shop in 1989, Mr Bongo was the UK’s first to stock independent US hip-hop on vinyl. Since then, they’ve become a vital force in surfacing classic and contemporary sounds from Brazil, Latin America, Africa, and the global underground — both as DJs and via their Brighton-based label.

With artists like Arthur Verocai, BADBADNOTGOOD, Rubel, Cymande, and Marcos Valle on the roster, the Mr Bongo label is trusted by heads around the world. Their DJ sets are soulful, high-energy, and full of surprises — spanning rare Brazilian grooves, deep disco cuts, modern soul, gospel, house and beyond.

Having played festivals and venues from Glastonbury to Mareh in Brazil, this is a rare chance to experience the full spectrum of the Mr Bongo sound in an intimate space. A real treat for DeepDig — and not one to miss.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

ABOUT DEEPDIG

DeepDig is a night curated by Grow, that brings some of our favourite DJs and producers to play the sets that they don’t usually get to play at bigger venues and festivals. Expect lengthy, no-holds-barred DJ sets in intimate settings, where they have free reign to take the crowd in whatever direction they like. Previous guests for Deepdig in its current & past forms include DJ Amir, Lanni, Saachi, Rohan Racket, Milli Mckee, Haseeb Iqbal, Martha, K15, My Analog Journal (Zag + Shaqdi), Thristian, Kisa, Dean Bryce, Cosmo Sofi, Miche, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, Patrick Forge, WOLF MUSIC, Poly-Ritmo, Mr. Redley, Medlar, Tim Garcia, Arnau Obiols, Batukizer.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

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One of our standout guests of 2024 for DeepDig, we had to bring him back.

ABOUT THE EVENT

One of our standout guests of 2024 for DeepDig, we had to bring him back.

We’re thrilled to welcome Patrick Forge to Grow once again for an extended 4-hour DeepDig set. A true pioneer of eclectic, soulful sounds, Patrick’s influence spans decades and continents. From his 21-year run with The Cosmic Jam on Kiss FM to his ongoing work with Worldwide FM and NTS Radio, he’s carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s most respected selectors.

Known for effortlessly weaving together jazz, broken beat, Latin rhythms, soulful house, and far-reaching global sounds, Patrick’s sets are journeys through both time and emotion. Whether behind the decks at Dingwalls or curating genre-defying compilations, his ability to move a crowd while educating ears is unmatched.

Joining Patrick is Tumabito, Williams Cumberbache’s dynamic Afro-Latin ensemble. They bring live percussion, jazz improvisation and Latin grooves together in a performance that amplifies the very records that inspire our DJs—turning studio magic into a visceral, communal experience.

This is your chance to experience a true master at work — right here in Hackney Wick. Join us for an intimate and unforgettable night with one of the UK’s finest.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.

ABOUT DEEPDIG

DeepDig is a night curated by Grow, that brings some of our favourite DJs and producers to play the sets that they don’t usually get to play at bigger venues and festivals. Expect lengthy, no-holds-barred DJ sets in intimate settings, where they have free reign to take the crowd in whatever direction they like. Previous guests for Deepdig in its current & past forms include DJ Amir, Lanni, Saachi, Rohan Racket, Milli Mckee, Haseeb Iqbal, Martha, K15, My Analog Journal (Zag + Shaqdi), Thristian, Kisa, Dean Bryce, Cosmo Sofi, Miche, Rohan Rakhit, Kisa, Patrick Forge, WOLF MUSIC, Poly-Ritmo, Mr. Redley, Medlar, Tim Garcia, Arnau Obiols, Batukizer, Mr Bongo.

BOOKING A TABLE

There is no seating for the performance but you can book tables up until 8pm in other areas of the venue to enjoy food and drink and still enjoy the event in the main area. If you don’t book in advance, arriving early is recommended as tables are on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)

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