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
Exploring syncopated and diverse grooves both old & new that can lend themselves to the dance floor while still stimulating the mind. Exploring how genres can cross-pollinate & intertwine, ledning rhythms & feel to one another.
ABOUT THE SELECTOR
"Soulful grooves, global beats, and genre-blending energy on every dance floor."
Blending genres from jazz-infused house, broken beat, soul, rnb & hip hop, jamie.stew has carved out a unique sound that bridges underground energy with soulful melodies. With a passion for creating dynamic sets that move seamlessly between styles, jamie.stew brings a versatile approach to every venue and crowd.
Over the past few years, he has built a reputation across London’s vibrant scene, holding a two-year residency at Voices Radio and featuring on respected stations including Worldwide FM, Balami, and Kindred. Festival performances include Brick Lane Jazz Festival and the EFG London Jazz Festival, alongside appearances at top venues such as The Roundhouse, Next Door Records, 91 Living Room, Grow, and Orange Room
As a producer, jamie.stew has reached over 70,000 streams, reflecting the same eclectic influences heard in DJ sets. From intimate jazz-inspired lounges to late-night dance floors,
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.