Chicha Por Favor is back in East London for another celebration of Peruvian tropical music, digging deep into the psychedelic world of chicha while embracing the artists pushing the sound into new territory.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Chicha Por Favor is back in East London for another celebration of Peruvian tropical music, digging deep into the psychedelic world of chicha while embracing the artists pushing the sound into new territory.
Leading the night are Las Chanchas, an exciting new project formed in 2025 that is already carving out its own space within the contemporary chicha scene. With a stripped-back line-up, fearless approach and infectious energy, the band reimagines the sounds of the Peruvian Amazon without losing the hypnotic groove that defines the genre. Blending different musical traditions and influences, Las Chanchas deliver a rich, powerful and unmistakably tropical live show.
Joining us from Peru is La Cadencia, the project of selector, researcher and content creator Néstor Sedano. Through years of digging, documenting and sharing Peru's musical heritage, La Cadencia has become a respected platform dedicated to Peruvian cumbia and huayno. Néstor is also the creator of the podcast Tremenda Ebullición, where he has spoken with many of the leading figures of Peru's popular music scene. His sets combine deep musical knowledge with dancefloor instinct, taking audiences on a journey through the rich history and vibrant present of Peruvian popular music.
Completing the line-up is Paskal Rough & Tough (Cool Breeze), guiding the dancefloor through heavy tropical rhythms, vintage Jamaican sounds and forgotten gems from across Latin America and the Caribbean, connecting the Peruvian Andes with the Colombian coast and beyond.
At the heart of the night, Stefano Cornerman (Ritmo del Barrio) continues its mission of shining a light on vintage Latin American music, with a particular passion for Peruvian cumbia (chicha), bringing together musical heritage, vinyl culture and irresistible tropical grooves.
Expect swirling psychedelic guitars, rolling percussion, deep basslines and a dancefloor full of energy until the very end.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited £5/£7 advance tickets via DICE (before 10pm)
Free before 9pm
Majority of tickets are on the door for £10 (after 9pm)
Last entry 1am