Discover an evening of deep listening, rare grooves and carefully curated selections at Grow Hackney. More than background music, it’s a chance to slow down, tune in and experience the craft of selectors.
SET FOCUS
Join Alfie for an evening of vinyl only selections. Jazz, Soul, Funk & grooves from around the globe with a psychedelic twist.
ABOUT THE SELECTOR
Meet Alfie Panaiotis, a selector of grooves with a deep passion for transcending genres and eras. His eclectic taste and love for digging out of the box allow him to build captivating free-form sets, ranging from contemplative psychedelic soundscapes to high-energy dancefloor heaters. Alfie is also a member of internationally acclaimed record label Heavenly Sweetness & DJ duo Liminal People, which you can catch every month on the Boat Pod radio.
ABOUT THE SERIES
From The Crates is a free DJ series at Grow Hackney designed for anyone who wants to listen deeply and discover music in a way you cannot get from streaming services. Each night takes you on a journey through a carefully chosen theme, whether a genre, label, city, movement, or moment in time, uncovering rare gems and hidden sounds along the way.
Listeners can expect to be immersed in an intimate, canal-side bar setting where the focus is on atmosphere, mood, and connection. From jazz, funk, soul, psych, dub, ambient, early electronica, highlife, MPB, and beyond, each set offers something new to hear, feel, and experience.
It is a chance to slow down, pay attention, and truly experience music, to discover tracks, explore traditions, and enjoy a story told through sound. From The Crates is about creating moments that stay with you long after the night ends.
JOIN US
Book a table, settle in with friends and enjoy an evening of handpicked sounds in our canal-side bar.
Free entry, all night.