Join us for an extraordinary Sunday afternoon of free music in an intimate, reimagined canalside venue.
ABOUT THE EVENT
We’re honoured to welcome members of The Blue Planet Orchestra, some of London’s most exceptional and adaptable musicians, performing completely free in this special setting. Renowned for their ability to navigate everything from intricate contemporary scores to improvisation inspired by global musical traditions, these artists bring a rare energy and sensitivity best experienced up close.
Our reimagined canalside snug becomes a warm, plant-filled stage space where you can sit just a few feet from world-class performers and savour every detail of the music.
This session is led by Williams Cumberbache, a Venezuelan percussionist and composer central to the British Latin music scene. Best known as the bandleader of Tumbaito, Williams has collaborated with Björk and Goldie and contributed to the West London Broken Beat movement. His music fuses Afro-Latin traditions with funk, salsa and Detroit house, bringing a vibrant rhythmic pulse to every project he leads.
Enjoy brunch options until 3pm, followed by our festive sharing menu, with mulled wine to keep things cosy. Plus, the first 10 arrivals from midday will receive a FREE Square Mile coffee when you quote “Canalside Coffee” at the bar.
Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere, and be part of something generous, joyful, and uniquely Hackney Wick!
Line-up:
Orphy Robinson and Cleveland Watkiss are two of the UK’s most celebrated and influential musical figures, each with a remarkable legacy that has shaped British jazz, soul and beyond.
Orphy Robinson is a multi award winning musician known for his mastery of tuned percussion. Across four decades he has appeared on more than one hundred recordings, earned accolades including Jazz FM’s Live Performance of the Year and Gold Award, and is one of the few UK artists to have recorded for Blue Note. His contributions have been recognised with an MBE, an appointment as a Visiting Fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge, and key leadership roles at The Ivors Academy, the National Jazz Archive and Black Lives in Music.
Cleveland Watkiss, an acclaimed vocalist, composer and actor from Hackney, has carved out a genre defying career that spans Lovers Rock, jazz, experimental music and major stage productions. A co founder of the pioneering Jazz Warriors, he went on to win the Wire and Government Jazz Award for Best Vocalist three years running. His collaborations reach across generations and genres, from Stevie Wonder and Björk to The Who, Soul II Soul and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Together, these two trailblazers bring a wealth of artistry, history and creative spirit, making their appearance as special guests a genuine highlight of the night.
This event is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as part of the UK Government’s Creative Industries sector vision. £5 million has been invested to support Grassroots Music.
To book and secure your table, select the Sunday of your choice on the widget below! We do also accept walk-ins but we recommend arriving early to get a spot!
The first performance will begin at 1pm and the last performance will finish by 4 pm
There will be plenty of space for people who just want a drink
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