GROW’S EVENT CALENDAR
Grow is more than a music venue. It’s a canalside bar, kitchen and garden terrace where grassroots culture comes alive. Expect an eclectic mix of live music and DJS spanning global sounds, jazz, soul, and beyond, with a focus on independent artists and community-led events. Come for the tunes, stay for the organic wines, sustainable drinks, and a sharing menu inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours, all set against the backdrop of East London’s creative spirit and the River Lea.
SOUL ON THE CANAL SIDE // MUCHO SOUL & GUESTS // SOUL // JAZZ // DEEP HOUSE // DISCO
Mucho Soul end their four-month summer stint with an extra special closing Soul On The Canal Side Party for 2025!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Kicking off on the Canalside terrace, join us in the late afternoon for a 2025 finalé session packed with soulful goodness, jazzy hip hop flavours, nu disco and deep house.
The Mucho Soul crew have put together an extra special line-up for their 2025 finalé to take you on a musical journey through the afternoon/early evening out on the Canalside Terrace, followed by a late-night basement session from 10pm of delightful disco and deep house vibes through till the early hours of Sunday morning featuring a special live PA from deep house chanteuse Sabrina Chyld!
Expect everything from soul, rare groove, funk, boogie, hip hop and sunshine jazz vibes to deep, soulful Afro house and nu disco.
Mr Thing, is a world-class DJ capable of rocking any party in any town and has performed and toured the world with the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Marley Marl, RUN DMC, Slum Village, KRS-One and even The Beastie Boys, amongst many others.
He has several remixes, productions and compilation releases under his name, with highlights including his Grown Man Business album (alongside Youngun), The Beat Generation (with DJ Spinna) and his Strange Breaks and Mr Thing mix album series for BBE. Pound for pound, he’s possibly the best vinyl-only DJ to ever come from our shores, with a perfect blend of turntablist skills, musical taste and measured mixing ability.
A true crate digger, Mr Thing caused a Grow roadblock when he last featured for Mucho Soul back in Oct 2023. If you've never seen and heard him before, join us on the terrace as the sun sets for something extra special!
Born and raised in London, Abel’s (Steve Butler) relationship with house music was fostered through an obsessive collector’s bug. He landed his first main residency at Raid/The Limelight in London’s West End during the peak ’88 rave scene period. Within two years, he was playing at big-name nights including Back to Basics, Moneypennies, Venus and Ministry of Sound.
More recently, through his regular slots at the legendary Southport Weekender and Croatian sister event Suncebeat, Steve met Atjazz, his label manager and mentor. Under the 'Abel' moniker, he produced his 2023 Cosmic Law album, conveying his love of deep house and Latin energies. Abel has also played alongside Osunlade, Atjazz, The Journeymen and recently at festivals with The Pet Shop Boys, The Scissor Sisters and The Brand New Heavies.
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Driven by her love and passion for music, Kareen May began her DJ journey in 2022. Now known as a "Mindful DJ," she blends Afro house, soulful house and tribal electronica, taking audiences on spiritual sound journeys.
She has played at The Soul Care Retreat in Spain, Turkey and Montenegro, as well as PVBR in Iceland, The BBE Store, Hare and Hounds & UNFI FNKI in Birmingham, Amplified Gambia and the Mind Body Spirit Festival. Kareen's sets go beyond music — they’re experiences that connect mind, body and spirit
UK-based singer-songwriter Sabrina Chyld has been captivating audiences with her smooth, sultry vocals and dulcet tones for over ten years. Her upbringing of hip hop, R&B, calypso, jazz and blues shaped her distinct fusion of genres.
Sabrina has collaborated with the likes of Abel, P.M Projects, Cuebur, Rhemi Music, Ndinga Gaba, Jonny Miller, Phil Asher, Ron Trent and Atjazz. You’ll also hear her voice on albums by Sean McCabe, Soul Dynamic, Soul Candi and Andy Compton.
Her early entry into the scene gave her international recognition, enabling her to work with A-list DJs including Osunlade, Kerri Chandler, Masters at Work and Black Coffee. Recognised as the UK’s Queen of Afro house performers, Sabrina continues to turn heads on the global house scene.
Mucho Soul began life back in 2001 as a monthly club night in Soho, founded by Alan Kenny Arscott (DJ A.K.A) and Ket Shah. Their soulful concept has developed into a DJ collective and promotional outfit showcasing everything from jazz, reggae, funk and broken beat, to house, nu disco and electronica.
In recent years they’ve graced stages at We Out Here festival, Latitude, Campfire (Kings Cross), Amor Andalucia, Vocalbooth in Spain and the Southern Soul Festival in Montenegro.
They launched their Soul On The Canal Side parties for Grow Hackney in 2017, a summer series that has wowed capacity crowds every year between June and September.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free before 9pm and kicks off from 4pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are no advance tickets.
It’s one of the busiest events in Grow’s calendar, and we usually hit capacity early. Once we’re full, it’ll be one in, one out. So come down early to beat the queue, or be ready to wait patiently if you arrive later.
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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GRASSROOTS GROOVES // DJS SOCIAL // FREE ENTRY
Grassroots Grooves is a monthly music showcase at Grow Hackney, spotlighting the best up and coming electronic music talent London has to offer.
From Dark Disco DJs to Badass Baseline Bandits, we welcome anyone who can keep it funky, fresh and grooving!
So whether you’re a wizard behind the decks, or just a lover of great music, come and take part in our monthly community event, and join us for a night of dance and grooves as we search for the hottest new talent!
HOW IT WORKS:
Fill in the form, submit your favourite mix, and that’s all!
Don’t get disheartened if you don’t get accepted the first time. We try and curate a unique aesthetic for each event, so keep applying - you may be just what we need for the next one!
We welcome you to an inviting and nurturing space, where like minded people can hang out, escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and most importantly Grow together. So kick back and relax on our canal-side terrace, sample our signature cocktails or munch from our mouth-watering middle-eastern menu - all whilst opening your ears to the freshest new talent. Our community is nothing without the energy and smiles you bring - see you there.
Free Entry
Food & Drink (Kitchen open till 8pm)
Experience a world of flavours at Grow! We’re proud to partner with esteemed breweries, St Austell and Signature Brewery, to bring you an exceptional range of Draft Beers. But that’s not all - we also serve vibrant Organic Wines and Prosecco that are sure to delight your palate.
Looking for a twist on the classics? Try our Rum Punch, or our Vegan & Organic Espresso Martini. For those who like a bit of heat, our in-house infused Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for crafting spicy margaritas.
If you’re not drinking, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of live cultured drinks, CBD, raw cacao hot chocolate, and Union Coffee. We also offer a variety of Hackney Herbal Teas. And if you’re in the mood for something special, we mix custom mocktails to order and have non-alcoholic beer on hand.
MILES AWAY: SWAY OF THE VERSES // ROBERTA CUTOLO // DOM ORE (MPB // FUNK // SOUL // AFRO-BEAT // HIP HOP)
For the first time, Miles Away Records brings its renowned label party to Grow! Known for soulful celebrations, the label has made its mark with acclaimed reissues, compilations, and electric events across London.
ABOUT THE EVENT
With over six years of soulful celebrations under its belt, Miles Away has become a staple in the London music scene—producing critically acclaimed reissues and compilations, hosting electric parties, and broadcasting top-tier radio shows.
These label nights have earned a reputation for being proper great parties, having hosted a stellar lineup of guests along the way—including Mr Bongo, Marcia Carr, Poly Ritmo, Marcel Vogel, Femi Fem, and many more.
For this special Grow edition, we’re thrilled to welcome two incredible DJs:
A boundary-pushing DJ and radio presenter known for blending raga-based music with an eclectic mix of sounds—from classic ragas, Punjabi folk, and Indo-Jazz to lo-fi, ambient, hip-hop, and electronic. His sets are deeply immersive and soulful, offering a musical journey that bridges tradition and modernity. Recently, he’s brought his unique sound to We Out Here, Tate Lates, and Indika Festival, where he continues to introduce raga sounds to wider and younger audiences.
One of our favs! Roberta radiates positivity and musical excellence. She co-produced "If You Will", the Grammy-nominated return album of Brazilian legend Flora Purim, and helped curate "Airto & Flora - A Celebration" (BBE, 2023) alongside Paul Bradshaw. We invited her to one of our Brazilian nights and she killed it so we can’t wait to hear his rock it once again. Expect curveballs and eclectic rhythms — all guaranteed to get you dancing.
Dom Ore, founder of Miles Away, will be behind the decks all night, tying it all together with deep soulful selections.
Don’t miss this night of eclectic, global, soulful music.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
VOLTA45 INVITES: PLANTFOOD // KAYA M // FUTURE JAZZ & GLOBAL GROOVES
On Saturday 20th Sept Volta45 invites Leeds based future jazz sextet PlantFood for an explosive live session, followed by a deep-digging DJ set of rare African, Latin & Jazz records.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Plantfood are a blood-pumping jazz force summoning an onslaught of electronic and acoustic sounds with influences ranging from heavy hitters like The Prodigy to the spiritual explorations of John Coltrane. The 6-piece collective guides audiences through the extremes of the mosh pit to serene meditations. Forming within and coming up through the inspiring Leeds Jazz scene, Plantfood have quickly become a defining sound on the Jazz music scene in the UK.
“Powerful as ever”
– Jess Iszatt, BBC Radio 1
“One of the top bands in the currently buzzing Leeds DIY Jazz+ scene”
– DJ Lubi Jovanovic
“My favourite discovery of Glastonbury 2023”
– Gabriel Francis a.k.a. Papaoul
“Powerful and Expressive”
– Christian Carlisle, BBC Introducing
“Impeccable track – Plantfood and Yung Yusuf sound like they’re just made for each other.”
– Emily Pilbeam, BBC Introducing
“It’s hard to keep still to that one, the bass and percussion alone produce enough energy to power the grid.”
– Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3
Ghanaian DJ and curator Volta45 keeps the energy high, spinning Highlife, Latin jazz, and percussive gems from his deep collection.
Kaya M is a selector and curator of vintage African and Latin sounds, weaving cumbia, merengue and boogaloo into journeys through time and continents. Her sets highlight the shared roots of African and Latin rhythms, showing how these diaspora traditions remain timelessly relevant.
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
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)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
KULA COLLECTIVE: CONJUNTO SABROSO // DJ SOPH // DJ ZAFEER (SALSA, LATIN, GLOBAL GROOVES)
Celebrate the end of summer with Conjunto Sabroso and KULA Collective, bringing live salsa, Latin rhythms, and vibrant DJ sets to Grow this September.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on 26th September as we see out the last of the summer with a night of live music and DJs. Bringing the Latin heat, salsa veterans Conjunto Sabroso light up the stage, joined by South London’s DJ Soph (Social Records Society / Sister Midnight) and DJ Zafeer (KULA founder, Sherief El-Shazly) on the decks. Kick things off with a fun salsa class at 9pm - perfect for learning the basics and getting into the groove before the party starts.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Conjunto Sabroso is one of London’s most exciting Latin bands, renowned for their infectious rhythms and vibrant stage presence. Led by Colombian vocalist Luz Elena Caicedo and Venezuelan percussionist Wilmer Sifontes, the group blends the rich traditions of Salsa, Son, Cumbia, and more into an irresistible live experience. Since their beginnings in 1995, they’ve built a reputation as the UK’s go-to Salsa band, performing across the world and sharing stages with some of Latin music’s greatest icons.
Soph (Sophie Farrell) is a London-based DJ and founder of the vinyl collective Social Records Society. Known for her eclectic, high-energy sets, she blends global grooves, house, disco, and beyond to keep dancefloors moving. As co-captain of the grassroots venue Sister Midnight, she’s as passionate about building community as she is about music, championing creativity and connection through every project. From underground clubs to major festivals, DJ Soph brings warmth, energy, and deep musical knowledge to every stage.
DJ Zafeer (Sherief El-Shazly) is a London-based DJ and founder of KULA Collective. His sets weave music across borders and times. Starting KULA as an opportunity to shine light of different artforms and musical heritage, these events have always been rooted in building a strong sense of community to different London spaces.
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
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)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
TRANSMISSIONS FESTIVAL: LORA MIPSUM // DJ TEETH // XIAOLIN (BREAKS // HOUSE // TECHNO)
Transmissions from Hackney returns for its fourth edition — a 16-hour celebration of music, art and community across Hackney Wick, and for the first time, Grow is part of the festival.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This year’s programme brings together global DJs and live performers exploring deep techno, digger house, breakbeats and leftfield electronics, with a strong connection to the local scene.
We’re joining Colour Factory, Crate Terrace, and the newly renovated Number 90 complex to showcase the best of Hackney Wick’s vibrant underground culture.
LINE UP
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry: Free before 9pm / £10 on the door after 9pm.
Festival wristbands: Grant access to all venues and priority entry at Grow.
We’re open as normal during the day, with the full festival atmosphere kicking off in the evening.
BOOKING A TABLE
We’re accepting table bookings for non-ticket holders during the day (12pm–5pm). Book a table and enjoy the canal-side vibes, then stay on for an evening of top-tier DJ sets into the early hours – with no extra charge before 9pm.
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)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
GUAVA JAMZ ALL NIGHT LONG: IDAH // CONRAD LEE (HOUSE // DISCO // FUNK)
Guava Jamz duo are back at Grow for another all night long session delving through a catalogue of sticky House & Disco cuts with some cheeky UKG and clubby creamers to boot.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Guava Jamz is made up of residents Conrad Lee and Idah, spreading their feel-good vibes from Westival to We Out Here to The Southbank Centre, The Cause, Earth Hackney, Queens Yard Summer Party and now a return to Grow after a packed out dance in February this year. Expect a multi-genre high-energy journey from start to finish.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
DEEPDIG: STU CLARK (WOLF MUSIC) // KANEM // DEEP HOUSE // SOULFUL HOUSE // BOOGIE // DISCO
DeepDig is back for another night of slow-burning, vinyl-led sets where DJs get the time and space to really explore their record collections
ABOUT THE EVENT & DJS
Curated by Grow, the night is all about taking your time with the music and enjoying a journey that unfolds naturally.
Headlining is Stu from WOLF Music, returning after a killer set in 2024 with a special four-hour session. Stu has been part of the scene for over 20 years and co-runs the WOLF Music label, which has been going strong for 15 years. His sets are a seamless mix of boogie, deep house, soul and rare gems. He’s played everywhere from Glastonbury and Love International to clubs across Europe and audiophile spots like Spiritland and Brilliant Corners.
Supporting Stu is Kanem, whose sets blend soul, house and nu jazz with a warm, uplifting vibe. Growing up in Birmingham surrounded by music and family performers, her sound is deeply rooted in garage, lover’s rock and R&B. Kanem’s mixes are full of emotion and energy, perfect for setting the tone.
DeepDig is about the long game with no rush or boundaries, just great music played with passion. Come down and get lost in the sound with us.
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
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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GROOVE ANTHROPOLOGY: SOUND ANTHROPOLOGY // BROR HAVNES (FLAMMER DANCE BAND) // SOMATIC (GLOBAL GROOVES, SPIRITUAL JAZZ, AFRO-FUNK)
Sound Anthropology present a night of live performance, vinyl, and deep-cut dance music at Grow Hackney, supported by Jazzy Sport London, Vadi Records and Lyskestrekk Records.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Three labels with a shared spirit for connecting underground sounds across scenes, rooted in community, collaboration and globality.
The evening opens with a back-to-back vinyl session from Ayana Homma (Jazzy Sport, Sound Anthropology) and Tommy Khosla (JAWARI, Sound Anthropology), setting the tone with eclectic selections and warm grooves. Sound Anthropology then take the stage with a special live set featuring pianist Mimi Kobayashi, reuniting a collaboration first performed in Japan earlier this year, weaving Hindustani classical, spiritual jazz, and groove for an upbeat take on Sound Anthropology's spiritual jazz music.
As the night unfolds, the decks take over: Mikuri Murakami, making her debut at Grow both behind the decks and with a pop-up showcase of her upcycled denim designs; Bror Havnes (Flammer Dance Band) celebrates his upcoming EP De Som Vet with an eclectic DJ set built for the dancefloor; and closing the night is Somatic, “sound-system-centred global musical traveller” now returning to Grow for the third time. Alongside it all, a pop-up Jazzy Sport vinyl stand will be on hand to dig deeper into the music.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Sound Anthropology is where spiritual jazz meets global and electronic infusions, drawing on Hindustani classical, Japanese folk, and blues’n’soul. Expanding on their original works, the collective creates an immersive musical vision built around rhythm, raga, tala, and maqam.
Ayana Homma on voice
Tommy Khosla on sitar
Vishnu Vijayan on tabla
Tawanda Manika on guitar
Theo Archer on bass
Featuring Mimi Kobayashi on keys and electronics
DJ, record collector, and saxophonist, Bror Havnes has a taste for deep cuts and far-reaching rhythms. Known for his monthly Soho Radio show and as a resident at Deptford’s cult Studio Crumb parties, Bror’s sets push into the outer edges of funk, jazz, psychedelia, and global groove. When he’s not behind the decks, you’ll find him on stage with Norway’s hardest-working afrofunk outfit, Flammer Dance Band. Expect adventurous selections, heavy rhythm, and a dancefloor journey that digs way below the surface.
Brought up attending festivals from the age of 6 months old and loading sound systems into venues from age 15, Somatic has been immersed in late-night dancing culture from an early age. Initially training as a percussionist Somatic is led by rhythm and the visceral feeling of bass as it washes over the body. Cross-pollinating is unavoidable, from Afrobeat blended with Breaks, Reggaeton Souk refixes, Dabke layered with Garage, Bassline Bollywood, Jungle & Baile Funk crossovers and much more, Somatic is part of a generation of DJ’s who don’t see the boundaries of genres. He’s style has taken him to perform at festivals like Glastonbury & Boomtown, in Indian cities Bangalore & Mumbai, he contributes to the Daytimers collective, holds down a monthly residency on Subtle Radio and has cultivated an avid following for his sell out “Dance Against Racism” event series that he runs with his mum in Exeter.
Mikuri / MURAKAMI ムラカミ
Mikuri Murakami is a London-based DJ and designer whose work moves between moods and mediums. Her sets explore deep, heavy sounds—from jazz and dub to deep house, techno, and experimental synth-driven textures—grounded in bass and space, balancing the raw and soulful, the strange and warm. Under her label MURAKAMI, she creates handmade London-based designs inspired by contrasts of organic and industrial, old and new, reflecting the same playful, thoughtful approach she brings to her music.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on DICE). Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at 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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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GROW LIVE PRESENTS: AWALE JANT BAND // BEATKOZINA (SENEGALESE SOUL // AFROBEAT // FUNK // DESERT BLUES // AFRO HOUSE // GLOBAL GROOVES)
Grow Live returns this October with an unforgettable night of live music and late-night grooves, celebrating the vibrant sounds that connect cultures.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Headlining the evening is Awale Jant Band, a powerful collective led by Senegalese singer-songwriter Birame Seck and French musician-producer Thibaut Remy. Their music is a rich fusion of soul, funk, Afrobeat, Latin jazz, mbalax and desert blues—imagine Youssou N’Dour meeting Fela Kuti under the London sky. With a line-up of exceptional musicians from Nigeria, Gambia, Ivory Coast and the UK, Awale Jant Band create an uplifting live experience full of rhythm, spirit and joy.
Taking the night through to 2am, Beatkozina delivers a deep and percussive DJ set that blends Afro house, North African grooves and textured electronics. With releases on Compost Records and Nulu and support from the likes of Louie Vega, Osunlade and Jimpster, Beatkozina has carved a reputation for hypnotic, dancefloor-focused sets that transcend borders.
Grow Live is our in-house series dedicated to showcasing global sounds and creating shared moments by the canal—where live performance meets late-night energy.
If you’re looking for one event this October to truly dance, unwind and fill your soul with world-class music, this is it.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on DICE). Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at 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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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ROTATION POLICY: ADMIN [FUTUREBOOGIE] (HOUSE, DISCO, FUNK, BOOGIE, JAZZ)
The regular party starters are back! Rotation Policy return to their home dancefloor, bringing their signature mix of soulful dance music to keep the groove alive. Expect warm, feel-good energy and deep cuts for dancers old and new.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Rotation Policy are back with their charismatic musical blend of soulful dance music, old&new, inviting Admin as their guest DJ - A studious beatsmith and producer. Admin has been shaping Bristol’s groove for over a decade, as founder of Slix Disco and the 'Community Disc-O’s' edits series. A studious DJ and producer, his sets blend disco, jazz, house and hip hop, with releases on Sleazy Beats, Boogie Café, Omena and Futureboogie. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, his music moves between soulful dancefloor energy and home-listening depth.
Rotation Policy has hosted events around the UK for over 10 years, inviting artists such as Darryn Jones, Aroop Roy, Charlie Dark, Alex Nut, Sassy J and many more to some of London's most loved venues.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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10 YEARS OF GIRLZ B LIKE // MARCIA CARR // SOPHIE LLOYD // NUBIAN SOUL // DJ INCH HIGH (DISCO / BOOGIE / HOUSE / GOSPEL / BROKEN BEAT / JAZZ FUNK)
What began as a Sunday night experiment in a Shoreditch basement in October 2015 has grown into a powerful grassroots club movement.
ABOUT THE EVENT
On Saturday, 25 October 2025, we celebrate 10 years of Girlz B Like at our spiritual home, Grow, Hackney Wick.
From the start, Girlz B Like has championed female DJs and selectors, giving them a platform to take control of the sound, shape the narrative and share their voice – all on vinyl. While much of clubland is still dominated by testosterone-heavy lineups, Girlz B Like has consistently put women front and centre. Our motto? “Guys Dance, Girlz DJ.” And it works.
Over the years we’ve hosted unforgettable sets from trailblazers including Josey Rebelle, Katie Barber, DJ Paulette, Shy One, Emma Ryalls, Lil Minx, DJ Blush and Kinky D. We’ve brought dynamic live acts, marked our third-year residency at Grow, taken the party on the road to Bude, and watched Marcia DaVinylMC deliver a legendary seven-hour solo set, not once but three times.
For our 10th anniversary, we are raising the bar once again with three incredible debut guests: Nubian Soul, Sophie Lloyd and DJ Inch High, each bringing their own energy to the booth. This is more than a party. It is a movement, a memory, a message and a statement. On 25 October, it is going to be a roadblock.
ABOUT THE DJs
Marcia Carr
Founder of Girlz B Like, Marcia Carr has spent a decade championing women behind the decks and building one of London’s most respected grassroots club movements. Her soulful, vinyl-led sets span disco, house, broken beat, boogie, jazz and gospel – the sound at the heart of this 10-year celebration.
Sophie Lloyd
London-based DJ and producer Sophie Lloyd creates uplifting disco, soul and house that lights up dancefloors. With over 15 years behind the decks, she has played alongside Honey Dijon, Horse Meat Disco and Todd Terje, held major London residencies and released acclaimed tracks including her gospel house hit Calling Out on Classic Music Company.
DJ Inch High
A lifelong record collector and selector, DJ Inch High crafts sets that span 80s soul, rare groove, boogie and house. Growing up in North London’s vibrant 80s scene, he brings energy, deep cuts and timeless grooves that tell a story with every track.
Nubian Soul
DJ Nubian Soul blends Afrobeat, neo soul, broken beats, soulful house, jazz and funk into genre-fluid, soulful journeys. Known for sets at UK Black Pride, Bruk Up and her own Organic Nubians nights, she creates spaces where rhythm, heritage and spirit come alive.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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EQUAL PARTS: FRIENDS AND FAMILY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (HOUSE, TECHNO, DISCO)
After two dreamy guest selector Spring/Summer dates with B.Love, Maybe Laura and Parris, for their final party of 2025 Equal Parts bring things in-house for a Friends and Family Halloween Special at Grow.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Expect seven non-stop hours of dance-ready melodies spanning House, Disco, Techno, and everything in between with maximum aural and kinetic pleasure guaranteed.
First on the bill are fairground and Acid Dan, settling us in for the night with a special three-hour back-to-back. Acid Dan is the alter ego of long-time Equal Parts friend Aodhan (Hansup). Mr Dan takes everything on the sharp end of the sonic pH scale pretty seriously, exclusively spinning tracks with an Acid squelch. To mark the occasion, Equal Parts mainstay fairground will be bringing the house, downtempo, and disco flavours with an acid twist.
Next up, we are thrilled to welcome back the syncopation sorceress Kamla Obscura for a second Equal Parts outing in 2025 after she tore up our warm up slot back in February. Bank on Afrobeat and Latin-influenced grooves from N15's finest.
Bringing the energy into the early hours and also representing the Hansup fam, we are delighted to welcome sister duo Tab Tay and Josa T for a first Equal Parts b2b. Expect a web of scary techno, spooky funky, and melodic house that will be sure to make all the boys and ghouls dance.
Equal Parts esteemed residents DJ Nick and Ani top the bill, coming together for a rare b2b outing. An inimitable journey through house, techno, breaks, trance, and more awaits from this enigmatic duo.
First record 7pm, last record 2am.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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CHICHA DE LOS MUERTOS MANZANA TROPICAL // PASKAL ROUGH & TOUGH // RITMO DEL BARRIO (PERUVIAN CUMBIA,CHICHA, TROPICAL RHYTHMS)
For the Día de los Muertos weekend, Ritmo del Barrio and Grow Hackney invite you to “Chicha de los Muertos”, a special edition of our Peruvian Cumbia night!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Expect a spirited journey into the hypnotic sounds of Chicha, where ancestral traditions, psychedelic guitars, and tropical rhythms come alive in celebration of life, music, and memory.
Featuring..
MANZANA TROPICAL
Is an exciting new Latin act from London playing the form of Peruvian Cumbia known as Chicha. Having been brought up immersed in London's thriving Latin American musical community young musicians Manuy and Cleyder Figueroa began the project inspired by the heritage of their motherland in Peru.
Their music incorporates a homage to classic Peruvian acts including Grupo Nectar, Los Pakines and Chacalon as well as Latin legends such as Santana combined with a strong London sensibility.
Manzana's live set comprises some reinterpretations of Chicha classics and some original songs.
Paskal Rough & Tough (Cool Breeze)
Paskal is a music enthusiast and record collector of variegated music genres, with a main focus on the vintage sounds of the 60s and 70s from Jamaica, the Caribbean and Latin America. He also runs “Cool Breeze” is a music night focused on the vintage sounds of the American tropics travelling restlessly across the Caribbeans islands and the Latin American borders. A musical journey from the Peruvian Andes to the Colombian coasts, listening the pungent lyrics of the calypsonians from Panama and feeling the African inspired drums of the French Antilles, soaking the low frequencies of the Jamaican bass lines and dancing at the hypnotic melodies of the Mexican accordions... and beyond.
Ritmo del Barrio
Independent record label based in London, UK, Ritmo del Barrio has been focused on the exploration of vintage Latin American music with a special attention to Peruvian Cumbia, also known as Chicha.
Founded in 2021, RDB reissues feature Peruvian artists of the caliber of Cuarteto Universal, Los Shapis, Julio Mau y Los Imbatibles and Los Dexters de Uchiza; collaborating and working together with historical peruvian labels like Discos Horóscopo, Music Shop Peru’ and Sono Radio.
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
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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GRASSROOTS GROOVES // DJS SOCIAL // FREE ENTRY
Grassroots Grooves is a monthly music showcase at Grow Hackney, spotlighting the best up and coming electronic music talent London has to offer.
From Dark Disco DJs to Badass Baseline Bandits, we welcome anyone who can keep it funky, fresh and grooving!
So whether you’re a wizard behind the decks, or just a lover of great music, come and take part in our monthly community event, and join us for a night of dance and grooves as we search for the hottest new talent!
HOW IT WORKS:
Fill in the form, submit your favourite mix, and that’s all!
Don’t get disheartened if you don’t get accepted the first time. We try and curate a unique aesthetic for each event, so keep applying - you may be just what we need for the next one!
We welcome you to an inviting and nurturing space, where like minded people can hang out, escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and most importantly Grow together. So kick back and relax on our canal-side terrace, sample our signature cocktails or munch from our mouth-watering middle-eastern menu - all whilst opening your ears to the freshest new talent. Our community is nothing without the energy and smiles you bring - see you there.
Free Entry
Food & Drink (Kitchen open till 8pm)
Experience a world of flavours at Grow! We’re proud to partner with esteemed breweries, St Austell and Signature Brewery, to bring you an exceptional range of Draft Beers. But that’s not all - we also serve vibrant Organic Wines and Prosecco that are sure to delight your palate.
Looking for a twist on the classics? Try our Rum Punch, or our Vegan & Organic Espresso Martini. For those who like a bit of heat, our in-house infused Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for crafting spicy margaritas.
If you’re not drinking, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of live cultured drinks, CBD, raw cacao hot chocolate, and Union Coffee. We also offer a variety of Hackney Herbal Teas. And if you’re in the mood for something special, we mix custom mocktails to order and have non-alcoholic beer on hand.
FAR CORNERS PRESENTS SONIDO TUPINAMBA // NOSSA! // KAMAR // MAGDALENA MOURSY
Fresh off the back of a sold-out July edition, Far Corners are back in one of their favourite London spaces for another night of vibrant sounds and good energy. This time, we’re welcoming guests from near and far to bring a touch of magic to Hackney.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Heading up the bill is none other than the founder of Poly-Rythmo Club in Barcelona, Sonido Tupinamba. Born in the Andes Mountains and now Espana-based, Sonido is a tireless researcher of African and Latin American rhythms.
During her 25-year career, Tupinamba has performed at major festivals worldwide: Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Estéreo Picnic, Bahidora, among others. In 2025, she was chosen by DJ Harvey to perform on his "Harvey and Friends" stage for the closing of MOGA festival, as well as at Harveys ‘Mercury Rising’ legendary party in Pikes, Ibiza. She’s a close friend of the Far Corners family and we can’t wait to have her down.
Nossa! is a duo we’ve been wanting to get to a Far Corners party for a proper long time. Their Manchester based party is characterised by a shared love of organic and left-field sounds from all over the world and the joy of finding interesting routes back and forth through their respective record collections.
Made up of DJ duo Hannah O'Gorman and Keltoi, some of their favourite areas of exploration include Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, funk, psychedelia and weirdo disco, their findings of which have landed them on line ups alongside the likes of Gilles Peterson, Coco Maria, Andy Votel and GUTS. Currently, you can catch them hosting a monthly show on Worldwide FM.
Fresh from his appearances at Glastonbury, We Out Here, Love Supreme and Phonox these past few months, Far Corners chef Kamar is back at the wheel for this November edition. He’ll be bringing a special bag of global goods, inspired by his discoveries from his Worldwide FM show, Tealeaves, which explores sound through migration, as well as his explorations across Latin Boogie, Asian Electro and South Asian Deep House.
We’re lucky to have the inimitable Magdalena Moursy joining us as well - Station Manager of Worldwide FM and producer of the show Sounds From Egypt, her collection is a seriously impressive thing! Magdalena has a special penchant for promoting global grassroots music, and is currently in Taiwan empowering local music collectives as part of the amazing Studio Monkey Shoulder programme. We can’t wait to have her down and hear what she’s amassed on her travels.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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GROW LIVE: MAGRO X SEDRIC PERRY (LIVE) // FOOTSHOOTER (DJ) (JAZZ // R&B // BROKEN BEAT // HOUSE)
Experience a night of genre-bending energy. Berlin’s Magro joins forces with powerhouse vocalist Sedric Perry for a live set blending jazz, R&B and future beats, with Footshooter keeping the dancefloor moving until 2am.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Berlin’s powerhouse drummer and producer Magro returns to London with a special guest, the inimitable Sedric Perry, for an electrifying night of jazz, R&B and soul, fused with Magro’s explosive, genre-bending beats and Sedric’s velvet-smooth, high-voltage vocals. Expect a one-of-a-kind sonic journey that is as innovative as it is uplifting.
Magro has carved a name across Europe’s jazz and beat scenes, blending hip hop, R&B and jazz into a high-energy, future-facing sound. With his trio, Francesco Beccaro (bass) and Martin Lüdicke (keys), and rapper Rapturous, he has graced stages from Ronnie Scott’s to Bimhuis, Jazzahead and Jazz in the Park, collaborated with the likes of Kurt Rosenwinkel, Wayne Snow and Nightmares on Wax, and earned the German Jazz Prize along the way. His third album, featuring Telemakus and Tom Ford, is due out this November.
Philadelphia-born, London-based vocalist Sedric Perry brings unstoppable charisma and a voice that moves between gospel fire, jazz finesse and contemporary R&B gloss. A champion of queer joy and BIPOC representation, his work has been featured in Billboard, Gay Times, HBO’s We’re Here, and his songwriting has gone Gold in two countries. Whether soaring through a ballad or locking into a groove, Sedric delivers performances charged with authenticity and emotional punch.
Keeping the dancefloor alive until 2am is Footshooter, a south London broken beat icon whose DJ sets flow effortlessly through jazz, house and soulful club cuts. With releases on Rhythm Section International, BBC 6 Music love from Gilles Peterson, and a critically acclaimed 2025 LP The Oasis, Footshooter’s sets are always deep, warm and endlessly groovable.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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LOVE IS EVERYWHERE #7: CHARLIE DARK + TINA EDWARDS // JAZZ DANCE // BROKEN BEAT // HOUSE // BRAZILIAN
The seventh edition of Tina Edwards’ jazz dancefloor party is back once more at GROW Hackney on Saturday 22nd November.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Love is Everywhere pays homage to classic jazz dance floor culture but with a modern twist; expect jazz dancefloor, global groove, latin, jazz house, broken beat and more. Don’t miss The Foot Notes dance performance at 9.30PM.
Joining us is one of London’s most esteemed and respected DJs, Charlie Dark. In his own words, “I have so many Jazz Dance gems that I rarely get to play…”.
Come early for a FREE UK Jazz dance lesson from one of the world’s best, Masumi Endo, 7-8PM, catering to absolute beginners or dancers who want to brush up on their foundational techniques.
May’s edition was the busiest yet; we recommend grabbing advance tickets for speedy entry. Fancy footwork or simple two-step; the floor is yours.
ABOUT THE DJS
"Dancing is a form of expression at the best of times but dancing in the dark to loud music can be liberating, life changing and primal in ways you could never imagine"
When not out running the streets with his urban run collective Run Dem Crew, teaching Yoga or advocating mental health and wellness amongst his peers Charlie Dark can be found playing records to dance floors across the globe.
Raised in South London on a diet of pirate radio and warehouses partie, Charlie has been spinning records and igniting dance floors since the early eighties. From his time on Mo Wax records with Attica Blues in the 90’s, a major label deal on Sony Records and the plethora of remixes and productions Deejaying and bringing people together has been at the heart of everything he’s gone on to achieve. If you ever caught his Blacktronica Parties, sets at the legendary Plastic People or listened to his radio shows then you’ll know that 'All forms of music in one room the way it used to be’ has always been his motto and his record crates run deep.
With a vast record collection spanning various genres his predominately vinyl sets are known for their eclecticism spanning Dub to Disco to House, Funk, Soul, Reggae, African gems and beyond. Uplifting energy filled genre jumping sets, hosted by a selector who always brings the joyful vibes.
Tina Edwards is a DJ at the forefront of the UK Jazz explosion. In the wake of live acts breaking through onto major stages, it’s time for Jazz to dominate on the dancefloor. Having been a vocal pioneer of the UK scene for a decade—and DJing for the past seven—Tina proves that jazz and club culture are perfect partners.
WIth contagious energy and deep music knowledge—from West African groove and latin-house to 00’s Italo Jazz—Tina’s sets are never predictable. Her party, Love is Everywhere, puts jazz dance floor at the forefront—along with Latin, Brazilian and house—and pays homage to the likes of Dingwalls and Shiftless Shuffle. It’s this versatility and dedication to deep-digging that has brought her to venues and festivals across Europe, Australia and Japan. Tina has enchanted audiences at some of the most prestigious festivals in the world, from Glastonbury to Montreux Jazz Festival, Lost Village to North Sea Jazz and Detour Disco. She’s shared line-ups with DJs as varied as Gilles Peterson, Blessed Madonna, Charlie Dark and (her mentor) Colleen “Cosmo” Murphy.
Tina hosts multi-genre new music show Next Big Thing on British Airways as well as her self-titled monthly residency on Soho Radio—not to mention the occasional Bandcamp Selects. As one of Worldwide FM’s longest serving residents, Tina launched the popular breakfast show WW Daily, and hosted extra shows: EZH and Universal Sanctuary. In 2022 she presented the TV documentary JAZZ UK :Spitting Fire which aired on BBC One and BBC Four - testament to the fact that Tina is a trusted broadcaster and tastemaker. As a curator, she heads up Queer Jazz, a monthly residency that promotes LGBTQIA+ talent in the jazz community, and re:sonate, programming broad line-ups and cultural projects with fellow tastemaker, Tim Garcia.
SCHEDULE
Music schedule:
7-10 Tina Edwards warm-up set
10-12.30 Charlie Dark
12.30-2 Tina Edwards
Dance schedule:
7-8: Absolute beginners dance lesson from MASUMI ENDO
9.30: Performance from The Foot Notes
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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DEEPDIG: NINA YAMADA (JAZZY SPORT LONDON) // BROR HAVENS // (DEEP HOUSE, AFROBEAT, JAZZ, REGGAE)
For the final edition of DeepDig 2025, we close the year with a journey that embodies everything this series is about—long-form sets, deep selections and artists given full freedom to explore their sound.
ABOUT THE EVENT & DJS
Taking the helm is Nina Yamada, who brings her wide-reaching vision to Grow for an extended 4-hour set. Born in Kamakura, Japan and now based in London, she is the founder of Jazzy Sport London, the international outpost of Japan’s cult label and record store. Her deep house roots are woven with Afrobeat, jazz, Latin, reggae and beyond, creating fluid journeys that move across genres with ease. Fresh from opening for Theo Parrish at We Out Here and with a My Analog Journal set ranked in Mixmag’s Top 10 of 2023, Yamida steps into DeepDig ready to show the breadth of her sound.
She’s joined by Bror Havnes, Norwegian saxophonist, DJ, and record collector whose sets pull from rare finds across funk, psychedelic grooves, avant-garde and global obscurities. Known for his work with Flammer Dance Band and the Lyskestrekk Records family, Bror’s selections bring a raw, unpredictable edge to the night.
An extended closing chapter for DeepDig 2025, led by two selectors who know how to take their time.
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
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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N'CALMA & ORGANIKKA PRESENT: AUKA // TIGAS // JAAYOLOGY (AFROBEAT // TROPICAL // LATIN RHYTHMS // SOULFUL // GLOBAL HOUSE)
N'Calma Collective returns to Grow this September, proudly presenting the London debut of Barcelona’s vibrant party crew, ORGANIKKA.
ABOUT THE EVENT
A night dedicated to global grooves and underground culture, this special edition features three boundary-pushing selectors known for rich, rhythmic sounds from across the diaspora.
AUKA, a former Worldwide FM resident and multi-instrumentalist with roots in South Africa, Chile and Wales, brings a powerful blend of bass-heavy, percussive rhythms shaped by her background in London’s Latin scene. From performing with Little Simz and Sampa The Great to digging deep into diasporic club sounds, her sets channel joy, defiance and global unity.
Joining her is Tigas, Brazilian DJ and co-founder of N’Calma, whose sets roam freely across Brazilian music and beyond, from Samba and Afrobeat to Funk, Reggae, Soul and Tropicalia. A dedicated crate digger and event producer, he has been championing cross-cultural connection since 2009.
Rounding out the line-up is Jaayology, the Barcelona-based selector behind Organikka. Raised in São Paulo and rooted in both Brazilian and Spanish cultures, his DJ sets move fluidly between tropical rhythms, Balearic heat and soulful dancefloor cuts. Beyond the decks, Jaayology is also a filmmaker and curator, known for his documentary work and collaborations with global artists.
Expect deep rhythms, soulful blends and future-leaning sounds that connect continents and communities.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on RA). Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at 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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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ON THE EDGE X CRACK PRESENTS REROOTED LIVE FT. JESHI
As Nature gets quieter, and our lives get busier, it's easy to forget how inspiring the everyday frequencies can be. ReRooted is here to amplify those overlooked sounds, with a little help from your favourite musicians.
ABOUT THE EVENT
First up, we invite rapper Jeshi and friends to Grow Hackney to play a gig that champions the natural world.
On the Edge: connect people to the joy of Nature in new and unexpected ways. ReRooted is our music series, where musicians are sent into the wild to stitch together tracks from the samples they find. And between you and us, Jeshi's cooked up an absolute storm.
Come for the music, stay for the unexpected Nature inspiration.
Hosted at Grow Hackney, an independent grassroots venue powered by solar and renewable energy, supporting small local suppliers and championing sustainable and ethical practices.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This is a ticket-only event and will be closed to the public if you don’t have a ticket. Please note that a ticket does not guarantee entry. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Full line-up and timings will be confirmed closer to the event.
This event is 18+. Please bring ID with you.
DEEPDIG - END OF SUMMER SPECIAL: PATRICK FORGE // TUMBAITO (LIVE) // GLOBAL GROOVES // LATIN // JAZZ-DANCE // BROKENBEAT
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.
Opening up the evening out on the terrace, long-time friends and devoted music collectors CSGRV and Demacque have built a deep connection through a shared love of soulful, rhythmic music with real feeling. Both are drawn to music that makes you move and brings good vibes, no matter the setting – whether it’s a warehouse, club or house party.
Pulling influences from a wide diaspora of sounds, their sets move through MPB, samba funk, disco, jazz, Afro-highlife, Latin, rare-groove, deep house and techno. Uncovering hidden gems you might not know but will instantly love, they craft eclectic sets that keep you dancing and broaden your musical horizons.
Previously the programmer and resident DJ for Village Underground's in-house event series Superstition, CSGRV now leads the programming at Grow, continuing to bring cutting-edge music and unforgettable nights to the scene.
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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ILLASOUL: LA FAMILY TRIO // CARIBBEAN JAZZ FUSION // BREAKBEAT // JAZZ DANCE // HIP HOP // FUNK // SOUL
London collective Illasoul return to Grow Hackney once again on September 5th following another jam-packed night in June!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Alongside the Illasoul DJs will be a Caribbean Jazz Fusion act, La Family Trio. A dynamic group of musicians that seamlessly blends intricate melodies and rhythms inspired by the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean. From the syncopated rhythms reminiscent of calypso and reggae to the smooth, melodic lines of jazz, their sound is a celebration of cultural fusion.
Expect a full-spectrum sonic journey as the Illasoul crew blend their In Real Time series ethos with a lineup built to move you. From jazz dance to breakbeat, soul to hip hop, dub and beyond—this is one for the dancers.
ILLASOUL DJs:
TJT, known for his genre-blending sets across Jazz, Broken Beat, Garage, Reggae, House and Jungle. A regular on Voices, Radio 1001 and Kindred, recent highlights include supporting Patrick Forge and an all-night Grow takeover.
jamie.stew,, co-founder of Illasoul, is a London-based producer and DJ with roots in South Africa. Drawing for sounds of Funk, Hip-Hop, Soul, R&B, Rare Groove, Jazz, and Broken Beat, delivering a dynamic experience on and off the dance floor.
Whether you’re tuning into his monthly Voices Radio show or catching him behind the decks, expect an infectious energy that mirrors his exuberance for music in both in his productions and live sets.
Ralph Richards brings eclectic, groove-led energy, fusing UKG, Broken Beat, Soul and Jazz with a global edge. A North London producer and DJ who shifts effortlessly between daytime vibes and late-night rhythms.
Jake Elliott is a London based DJ & producer known for his contagious grooves & blends through a diverse range of genres, including Soul, Funk & Bossa Nova, merging with Electronic music as well as his own productions.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on DICE). Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at the door for £10 after.
BOOKING A TABLE
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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DEEPDIG: MR BONGO // LIMINAL PEOPLE (ALFIE & PALOMA) // BRAZILIAN // GLOBAL GROOVES // DISCO // AFRO // PSYCHEDELIC
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.
Opening up our beautiful terrace, Liminal People (Alfie & Paloma) set the tone with their deep, soulful and psychedelic selections. Known for free-spirited sets that drift through obscure disco, ecstatic house and offbeat dancefloor gems, they’ve played venues like Corsica Studios and BBE Store, and shared lineups with the likes of Marcia Carr, Giles Smith, Darryn Jones and Charlie Dark. Regulars on London’s soulful scene, they also host a monthly show on The Boat Pod, spotlighting selectors they love. Music for open minds and curious feet.
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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SWEET ONES: LEV // P-LUCAS // HOUSE // SOUL // BREAKS // DISCO // BRUK
Sweet Ones return to Grow Hackney, continuing their summer series back on the canal side.
ABOUT THE NIGHT & DJS
They’re back at one of our favourite spots in London for the next instalment of the Sweet Ones summer run. Canal-side energy, tight curation, and proper sound all night.
London-based selector known for genre-spanning sets across soulful house, disco, jazz, Latin and D&B. A regular at Suncebeat, Groove Odyssey, and beyond.
One half of The Journey Men duo, Miggs brings his UK soulful-house flair born from equal parts house, soul and jungle tradition. Since forming the outfit in 2013, they’ve put out their debut EP on Unquantize, supported by DJ Spen and the Mi‑Soul crew, and now DJ as well as produce, delivering seamless blends and nostalgic grooves.
"Oonts" crew member and esteemed selector P Lucas is back alongside the Sweet Ones crew to deliver his usual serving of eclectic dance music, spanning genres masterfully.
Sweet Ones residents as always doing what they do. Multi genre selections, navigating sounds and vibrations and brining the dance floor energy.
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
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MAKIN’ MOVES BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL PART II: MATT & JAMESEY // JOE COX // LEIGH HOWLETT // HOUSE // DEEP HOUSE // SOULFUL // DISCO
Makin’ Moves are back with part two of their bank holiday series, the last one sold out in record time so make sure your in the house for this one!
ABOUT THE NIGHT & DJS
The brand has become a trusted name in the house scene, bringing people together through quality music and dancefloor connection.
They’re kicking things off in the early evening sunshine with soulful vibes from 6pm on the terrace, with Joe Cox— an open minded selector known for his Open House parties and weekly show on HouseFM. Expect deep digs and feel-good grooves as they work through their extensive vinyl collections. As night draws in, the party moves indoors to the club space, where Matt and Jamesey take over with their signature blend of fresh releases and timeless house cuts from the Makin’ Moves catalogue.
Joining them for a very special set is Leigh Howlett from Our House music, probably one of the Uk’s most under rated djs but always brings the quality. He’s also one part of Our House Music alongside Randy Peterson putting on top soulful house events in London.
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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BRUK THERAPY: WHEELUP // OLIVER NIGHT // CENGIZ // BROKEN BEAT // JAZZ // HOUSE
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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DEEPDIG: BATUKIZER // MÚSICA POPULAR BRASILEIRA // SAMBA // BOSSA NOVA // TROPICAL
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.
We’re opening up the terrace from 7 to 10 pm with one of our favourite Hackney Wick crews, Petra’s Dream, who have been part of the Grow journey since the early days. This time, they are setting the tone and warming things up as the sun sets, bringing their signature energy to the terrace.
Petra’s Dream are known for their eclectic, journey-like sets that weave together jazz, Afro grooves, Latin, soulful disco, reggae, dub, tropical funk and Brazilian fusion. With deep crates and a finely tuned instinct for building a vibe, they are the perfect crew to ease you into the night. Expect rich selections, warm rhythms and a dancefloor-ready atmosphere from the very first beat.
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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WAX ON TAP // RECORD FAIR // FREE
Five vendors, one roof - why go to the record shops when Wax on Tap bring the record shops to you?
ABOUT THE EVENT
Wax on Tap Record Fair is back again! Expect the same spot, sun and vibe...but with some very exciting new vendors.
Run by three friends and devoted vinyl collectors since their teens, Josh, Bridger and George started Wax on Tap in the Summer of 2024 as a means to protect and promote London’s vinyl culture through regular gatherings of some of the city’s finest dealers, diggers, DJs, record shops and independents.
Whether you’re an avid collector of deep house or making new waves into downtempo, soul or ska, Wax on Tap Record Fair has you covered. Diggers can expect a bright and broad selection of quality new & used records from vendors like Alien Communications, DC Records and more!
The fair is free entry for all - Wax on Tap afternoons will be soundtracked by Grow Resident Williams Cumberbache and seasoned vinyl selectors so you're never too far from a subtle Shazam, a cold brew and that record you've been after for months - see you there!
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free and will be hosted in the indoor area.
BOOKING A TABLE
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RITMO DEL BARRIO PRESENTS: CHICHA POR FAVOR: LOS BRAVOS DE LA K’UMBIA (LIVE) // CUMBIA // CHICHA // TROPICAL RHYTHMS
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.
Limited Pre-sale tickets: SOLD OUT. Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at the door for £10 after. Get down early to experience the whole evening.
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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BEIRUT GROOVE COLLECTIVE // BELLYDANCE DISCO // LATIN TARAB // ETHIOPIAN JAZZ // PSYCHEDELIA
The Beirut Groove Collective is the ultimate destination for rare and soul-fuelled clubbing records from the 1960s to the 1980s, spanning the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
For almost 16 years, the collective of vinyl DJs has been throwing its now-legendary underground clubnights in Beirut, London and worldwide, which has become a home for some of the leading DJs, diggers and tastemakers across the globe.
This Friday 15 August, the BGC brings its crates to Grow for a summer edition of its clubnight with canal-side sets from DJ, compiler, NTS resident and the BGC founder, Ernesto Chahoud and Natalie Shooter, a long-time member of the BGC, DJ and music writer. Tracing the connections between underground, pioneering and genre-forming clubbing music from around the world, their sets will span everything from Bellydance Disco, Latin Tarab and Armenian estradayin to Ethiopian Jazz, rare soul, funk, beat and psychedelia. Join them from 7-10pm outdoors, and 10pm-2am in the club at Grow.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: £5, £7 (limited availability on Eventbrite). Free before 9 PM, the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.
BOOKING A TABLE
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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GIRLZ B LIKE // MARCIA CARR // DJ KINKY D // DJ BLUSH // BROKEN BEATS // JAZZ // FUNK // HOUSE
Straight off the electrifying start of our 2025 tour, Girlz B Like brings the heat to London in celebration of sound, sisterhood, and serious vibes.
ABOUT THE DJS
They are turning up the temperature on Saturday, August 9th, for a night of floor-filling rhythms and all-vinyl vibes. This one’s extra special, it’s Marcia DaVinylMC’s birthday month, and the lineup is FIRE.
Get ready for two powerhouse DJs who know how to move a dance floor:
DJ Kinky D – The international diva of rhythm, with mash-ups so fierce and sets so tight, she leaves every room spellbound. With a career spanning over three decades and appearances at Cannes Film Festival, BBC 1Xtra, W Hotels, and sharing stages with legends like Jocelyn Brown, Mark Ronson, and DJ Black Coffee, Kinky D is the music.
DJ Blush – The unapologetically bold “first lady of house,” Blush brings global party energy to the decks. From pirate radio roots to headlining Ministry of Sound, Pacha, and Ibiza institutions, she’s known for deep, tech, jacking house and everything that makes you shake it. Her motto? “If it makes me move, I’ll play it.”
ABOUT THE EVENT
Expect a journey through the decades of Black music, expertly spun for a crowd that’s open-minded, energetic, and down to dance with us. Our motto has stood strong for 10 years: “Guys dance. Girlz DJ.” Come see why.
And don’t forget, this is just the warm-up! The official Girlz B Like 10th Anniversary Party lands on Saturday, 25th October. Just for now, come sweat it out with some sisters who’ve been rocking decks and breaking barriers for decades
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
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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SHEDDING HISTORIES SUMMER PARTY: NORSICAA // RIXY // PSYCH // JAZZ // DUB // RARE GROOVE
Shedding Histories return to Grow with their eclectic brew of sounds for their annual summer party, this time featuring special guests Jawa Jones and RiXy.
ABOUT THE DJS
Norsicaa is a DJ known for her eclectic mix of sounds traversing multiple genres and places through her shows on Worldwide FM and Soho Radio. As the former label manager of the highly-respected Soundway Records she has overseen the releases and reissues of some of the best-known global music records of the past decade, so watching her bring this knowledge to the dancefloor is always quite special!
Last year she put out one of the best comps of the year, ‘Ayo Ke Disco’ which features amazing grooves from around the South China Sea… if you want a warm up for the night then give this amazing release a listen.
Taking care of the sunny vibes on the veranda will be returning guest RIxY whose eclectic sounds are inspired by his radio roots on Manchester-based stations Steam MCR and Reform Radio. Expect joyous and deep selections featuring the best of psych, jazz, folk, electronica, disco and even some shiny new (very old) Indian classical records recently discovered in the dusty old trunk of his late Grandfather.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Shedding Histories is the dynamic rare groove party set up by selectors Bena & Chameleonas. It has become known for its focus on creating an open-ended dance featuring diverse sounds from across the spectrum including jazz, global psych, reggae and funk. Their previous guests have featured the likes of Donna Leake, Poly Ritmo, Palo Santo Discos, Bushbby and many more.
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
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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SOUL ON THE CANAL SIDE: MUCHO SOUL & GUESTS // SOUL // JAZZ // DEEP HOUSE // DISCO
Soul On The Canal Side returns for their third Party of the Summer season for 2025!
Starting early in the afternoon on the Terrace, join us for another epic summer session, full of jazzy soulful goodness and deep house.
ABOUT THE DJS
The Mucho Soul crew return with another stellar line-up of DJs and selectors to take you from sunny afternoon grooves into a lively evening on our Canal Side Terrace. From 10 pm the energy shifts indoors for a sweaty, hands-in-the-air session of deep house and disco delights until the early hours. Expect a journey through soul, rare groove, funk, boogie, sunshine jazz, soulful house and nu-disco, all delivered with the Mucho Soul trademark eclecticism.
Basil Isaac (a.k.a. Basil Black II Basics) has been a fixture on the scene for over 35 years and a regular at Grow’s Soul On The Canal Side since 2017. A versatile musician and percussionist, he’s toured with Underworld and performed alongside Des’ree, Joyce Sims, Basement Jaxx, Peven Everett, Roachford, Masters at Work, Robert Owens and many more. Basil worked closely with the late Maxi Jazz (Faithless) for over two decades and continues to evolve his live DJ and percussion sets, playing festivals such as Glastonbury, Cross The Tracks and Electric Picnic. Always a crowd favourite at Soul On The Canal Side.
Simon Kurrage, one of West London’s original vinyl heads, has been collecting and spinning records since his school days in the early 90s. Cutting his teeth with organisations like World Dance and AWOL before co-founding the cult seven-inch night Size Doesn’t Matter, Simon has shared the decks with legends including Frankie Knuckles, Danny Krivit, Timmy Regisford, Tony Humphries and Norman Jay. Known for his fearless and playful approach to DJing, he keeps crowds moving with his infectious energy and crate-dug gems.
Harv-inder Singh (DJ Harv) began collecting records at 12 and set up his own sound system by 16. For 15 years he was at the heart of iconic record shop Honest Jon’s in Ladbroke Grove, curating compilations such as The Bombay Jazz Palace and DJing alongside Gilles Peterson, Carl Craig, Norman Jay, Terry Hall and Damon Albarn. His productions as part of We Are The Horsemen have featured on BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, and he currently hosts The Feeling Good Show on Point Blank FM — hailed by the Observer’s Miranda Sawyer for its unique style and eclectic selections.
Mucho Soul began as a monthly Soho club night in 2001, founded by Alan Kenny Arscott (DJ A.K.A) and Ket Shah. Over the years, their soulful and eclectic vision has taken them to festivals and stages across Europe, including We Out Here, Latitude, Campfire, Amor Andalucia, Vocalbooth and Southern Soul. They launched their Soul On The Canal Side parties at Grow in 2017, which have since become a much-loved summer series bringing the very best in black-influenced dance music to Hackney Wick.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free before 9pm and kicks off from 4pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are no advance tickets.
It’s one of the busiest events in Grow’s calendar, and we usually hit capacity early. Once we’re full, it’ll be one in, one out. So come down early to beat the queue, or be ready to wait patiently if you arrive later.
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EQUAL PARTS: B.LOVE // MAYBE LAURA // HOUSE // ELECTRO // DISCO // TECHNO
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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WAH WAH LIVE: IKE & DANNY KUTTNER // DJ RICARDO // MR DORIS // LYRIC L // J-BUCK // PUNK JAZZ // BROKEN BEAT // GLOBAL GROOVES
Soulful independent record label Wah Wah 45s return to Grow with another exciting line-up of live music, DJs and more.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Playing live on stage will be new signings to the label - Ethio and Egyptian inspired punk jazz outfit out of Italy, IKE, featuring special guest Danny Kuttner on vocals. Joining resident DJ Ricardo on the decks will be Ibizan legend Mr Doris, alongside queen of the broken beat scene, Lyric L, on the mic, with family favourite J-Buck holding it down on the terrace. This looks like being yet another unforgettable session!
ENTRY INFORMATION
We highly recommend arriving early to enjoy the outdoor vibes, sunshine. There are very limited pre-sale tickets on RA for £5/7 (entry before 10pm) or free entry before 9pm. After 9pm it’s £10 on the door.
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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GROW LIVE // LAST NUBIAN X STUDIO CRUMB PRESENTS: SHIPS OF THE PHARAOHS (LIVE) // HASEEB IQBAL // JAZZ // SOUL // HOUSE
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.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Limited Pre-sale tickets: SOLD OUT. Admission is free before 9 PM; the majority of tickets are available at the door for £10 after. Get down early to experience the whole evening.
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.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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GROW’S 11TH BIRTHDAY // SUPPLIER FAIR // BELOVED GEORGE (LIVE) // MARCIA CARR + MORE // BRAZILIAN // LATIN // HOUSE // DEEP HOUSE // GLOBAL
Grow is turning 11 and you’re invited to help us celebrate the only way we know how: with 14 hours of incredible music, good company and community spirit right on the canal.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This space was built on independent culture, connection and creativity. Over the past decade, we have grown together, danced together and stood together through the highs and lows. For our 11th birthday, we are bringing back some of our favourite artists and extended family for a one-day celebration of everything Grow stands for.
Expect a genre-spanning journey of live music, DJ sets and spontaneous moments, from Brazilian Tropicália to deep house, soul, jazz, funk, boogie and global grooves.
Beloved George brings their vibrant and infectious take on Brazilian music to the stage, reimagining classics and sharing original tunes that blend Coco, Samba, Forró and Bossa Nova with modern-day fire. With members from Brazil, Angola, Portugal and the UK, they are a truly international celebration of rhythm and joy.
Marcia Carr, a pioneer of the UK underground and a long-time Grow collaborator and resident, takes us on a deep and soulful ride through house, broken beat, gospel and jazz. With over four decades behind the decks, she brings unmatched energy and knowledge. Every set is a journey through sound and time.
CSGRV, Grow’s man behind the music and curator of our DeepDig series and Grow Live, blends music from around the globe, samba funk, MPB, jazz, Latin, deep house and more, serving up eclectic sets full of hidden gems and infectious grooves.
Petra’s Dream, the DJ trio made up of Lukas Kuhn, Kid Dynamite and Bruno Spadale, return to their spiritual home. They will be digging deep for Italo-electro, Afro synth, Brazilian fusion, bubblegum, boogie and NY garage, expertly woven together with love, instinct and dancefloor focus.
And Williams Cumberbache, our master percussionist who has worked with legends like Björk and Goldie, brings decades of experience and fiery rhythms to the celebration. Expect Afro-Latin grooves, jazz fusion and spontaneous percussion magic that moves both body and soul.
We’ll also be joined by Grow’s friends and family behind the decks to keep the vibe throughout the day.
Suppliers Fair
As well as 14 hours of music throughout the day, we’re also hosting a special Suppliers Fair where you can meet our co-founder Jordanna Greaves. She’ll be sharing the story behind Grow and introducing some of the brilliant local producers we work with, like Hearth Bakery, Growing Communities Veg Box Scheme, Herbal Hackney and That Green Life.
Jordanna will be joined by some of our supplier partners, who’ll be serving up tasters and good vibes:
• Femi from Mother and Sun’s Kombucha
• Vita from Square Mile Coffee
• James from InTune CBD Drinks
Come by, say hello to the team and our amazing suppliers, try something new and find out what makes Grow so special.
TIMETABLE
12:00–16:00 – Suppliers Fair
13:00–16:00 – Williams Cumberbache (Live)
16:00–18:00 – Peruben
18:00–20:00 – Dom
20:00–22:00 – Declan
22:00–22:30 – Peruben
22:30–23:30 – Belove George (Live)
23:30–01:00 – Petra’s Dream
01:00–03:00 – Marcia Carr
ENTRY INFORMATION
The small allocation of advanced tickets is sold out. But don’t worry it’s free before 9 PM and the majority of tickets are on the door for £10 after.
BOOKING A TABLE
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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FAR CORNERS PRESENTS: A NIGHT OF GLOBAL DANCE MUSIC JOHN GÓMEZ, KAMAR AND DANIELE MIZAR
Far Corners presents: A Night of Global Dance Music with John Gómez, Kamar and Daniele Mizar
ABOUT THE DJS
Following on from their sold out shows at Colour Factory, NTs Loft, Night Tales and The Jago - Far Corners are back at Grow, Hackney for a night of music from the far corners of the world.
This time, John Gómez brings his crate‑digging mastery to the Far Corners stage: perfect company for Kamar and Daniele Mizar at a night designed to traverse the world’s dance traditions - from Calypso and Samba to Highlife and Cosmic Disco
For fans of boundary-less, globe-spanning grooves, John Gómez needs little introduction. As the deep‑digging half of London’s revered duo Tangent, he’s been unearthing the rarest funk, disco, dub, afro‑beat, Latin, jazz, minimal synth and left‑field dance gems for years.
His legendary vinyl sets - punctuated by Brazilian electronic obscurities - have made him a regular on NTS Radio’s Soup to Nuts and the curator behind Music From Memory's landmark Outro Tempo series
Expect a seven‑hour journey through kaleidoscopic rhythms and rare grooves: a sonic exploration that’s as soulful and joyous as it is adventurous - just as a Far Corners event demands
Far Corners residents Kamar and Daniele Mizar will also be joining the bill on warm-up duties, promising to bring their expansive Latin, South Asian, Middle Eastern and African collections that they've provided to crowds at We Out Here, The Jago, Night Tales Loft and Colour Factory over the past year.
ABOUT THE EVENT
These parties are, by nature, inclusive, and are meant to be safe spaces, where the cultural tapestry of global music can be heard, found and appreciated in its richness. We want to bring people into that vision and have an absolute zero tolerance policy for bigoted, creepy or abusive behaviour.
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
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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GRASSROOTS GROOVES // DJS SOCIAL // FREE ENTRY
Grassroots Grooves is a monthly music showcase at Grow Hackney, spotlighting the best up and coming electronic music talent London has to offer.
From Dark Disco DJs to Badass Baseline Bandits, we welcome anyone who can keep it funky, fresh and grooving!
So whether you’re a wizard behind the decks, or just a lover of great music, come and take part in our monthly community event, and join us for a night of dance and grooves as we search for the hottest new talent!
HOW IT WORKS:
Fill in the form, submit your favourite mix, and that’s all!
Don’t get disheartened if you don’t get accepted the first time. We try and curate a unique aesthetic for each event, so keep applying - you may be just what we need for the next one!
We welcome you to an inviting and nurturing space, where like minded people can hang out, escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, and most importantly Grow together. So kick back and relax on our canal-side terrace, sample our signature cocktails or munch from our mouth-watering middle-eastern menu - all whilst opening your ears to the freshest new talent. Our community is nothing without the energy and smiles you bring - see you there.
Free Entry
Food & Drink (Kitchen open till 8pm)
Experience a world of flavours at Grow! We’re proud to partner with esteemed breweries, St Austell and Signature Brewery, to bring you an exceptional range of Draft Beers. But that’s not all - we also serve vibrant Organic Wines and Prosecco that are sure to delight your palate.
Looking for a twist on the classics? Try our Rum Punch, or our Vegan & Organic Espresso Martini. For those who like a bit of heat, our in-house infused Jalapeño Tequila is perfect for crafting spicy margaritas.
If you’re not drinking, we’ve got you covered. Choose from our selection of live cultured drinks, CBD, raw cacao hot chocolate, and Union Coffee. We also offer a variety of Hackney Herbal Teas. And if you’re in the mood for something special, we mix custom mocktails to order and have non-alcoholic beer on hand.
SECRETSUNDAZE PRESENTS: MULTI MULTI FESTIVAL // MODERN FUNKTION // HARDLINE // ADVENTURES IN PARADISE // BALEARIC LONDON TAKEOVER
Secretsundaze returns this July 12th for another fun-packed daytime festival taking over multiple venues across Hackney Wick.
ABOUT THE EVENT
We’re excited to be one of the official venues for Multi Multi Festival, the multi-venue, multi-crew celebration curated by Secretsundaze, returning to Hackney Wick this July.
Join us on Saturday, 12th July 2025, as our space becomes one of 17 dancefloors across the neighbourhood, hosting a hand-picked lineup of DJs and crews pushing underground sounds from London and beyond. Expect day-to-night energy, genre-spanning sets, and the unmistakable community spirit that makes Multi Multi so special.
Your ticket gives you full access to all participating venues, including our own, so get ready to explore Hackney Wick like never before.
TIMINGS
Secretsundaze: Multi Multi (12 PM - 10 PM)
GROW (INDOOR)
Modern Funktion
12:00 – 13:30 Phil de Janeiro & Benji King
13:30 – 15:00 Mya
15:00 – 16:30 Lady Passion
16:30 – 18:00 Madvilla
Hardline
18:00 – 19:30 Aiden Francis
19:30 – 21:00 Angel D'lite
21:00 – 22:30 DJ Cosworth
GROW GARDEN (OUTDOOR)
Baleairc London
12:00 – 16:00 Ariane V & Ben Gomori
Adventures in Paradise
16:00 – 18:00 Manuel Daquart
18:00 – 20:00 Babyschön
20:00 – 22:00 Eternal Love
Grow after party 10 PM - 2 AM (£10 entry on the door)
22:3-0–02:00 CSGRV & DEMACQUE
Long-time friends and devoted music collectors since their teens, CSGRV and Demacque have built a deep connection through a shared love of soulful, rhythmic music with real feeling. Both have a profound fascination with music that makes you move and brings those good vibes, no matter the setting — whether at a warehouse, club, or house party.
Pulling influences from a wide diaspora of sounds, their sets traverse anything from MPB, samba funk, disco, jazz, Afro-highlife, Latin, 90s hip-hop, deep house, and techno. Uncovering hidden gems you might not know but will instantly love, they craft eclectic sets that keep you moving and broaden your musical horizons.
Previously the programmer and resident DJ for Village Underground's in-house event series Superstition, CSGRV now leads the programming at Grow, continuing to bring cutting-edge music and unforgettable nights to the scene.
Trust us when they say they know how to keep the party going.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This is a wristband event. We will be letting people into Grow, but the priority will be to the wristband holders. At 9pm, entry will £10.
BOOKING A TABLE
We will be taking table reservations for this event. You can book tables up until 8pm 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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SWEETNIGHTER SUMMER SPECIAL: SWEETNIGHTJOE // STUMP VALLEY // CURCIO // GLOBAL GROOVES // DISCO // JAZZ // FUNK // SOUL
Sweetnighter is a monthly party in London created by SweetNightJoe, aka Joseph Russell. It’s a celebration of music and connection through the warmth of vinyl—an open dancefloor for global grooves: disco, jazz, funk, soul, and beyond, all played strictly on wax.
ABOUT THE EVENT
This July edition marks our first-ever summer party, and we couldn’t ask for a better spot than Grow in Hackney Wick, right by the beautiful canal!
We’re thrilled to welcome back Stump Valley for their third appearance at Sweetnighter, alongside a new addition to the family: Curcio, an incredible DJ and selector from Italy, known for his residency at the acclaimed Soul Express collective.
We’re kicking things off outside by the canal with a special 4-hour DJ set from Curcio, starting at 6pm. At 10pm, we move the party indoors, where Stump Valley and SweetNightJoe go back-to-back until 3am.
If you’re new to Sweetnighter, have a listen on MixCloud or follow on Instagram to get a feel for the vibe.
Dancing is a magical and liberating ritual.
ENTRY INFORMATION
We highly recommend arriving early to enjoy the outdoor vibes, sunshine.There are very limited pre-sale tickets on RA for £5/7 (entry before 10pm) or free entry before 9pm. After 9pm it’s £10 on the door. Please note: queues are likely after 11pm.
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)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
SOUL ON THE CANAL SIDE // MUCHO SOUL & GUESTS // SOUL // JAZZ // DEEP HOUSE // DISCO
Join us on the Canal Side Terrace for the second Soul On The Canal Side of 2025—an uplifting day-to-night session of jazzy soul, deep house, disco and more. The party kicks off outdoors and rolls into a late-night dancefloor session inside.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us on the Canal Side Terrace for the second installment of Soul On The Canal Side 2025—an uplifting all-day affair filled with jazzy, soulful vibes, deep house, disco and more. Curated by the much-loved Mucho Soul crew, the party starts early on the terrace and rolls through to an indoor late-night session packed with deep, soulful, and dancefloor-ready delights.
Expect a wide-ranging selection from 2-step soul, boogie and sunshine jazz to rare groove, deep house, and nu disco—all delivered by an expertly curated DJ line-up who know how to keep the grooves flowing and the dancers smiling.
Alan McKinnon
A London-based stalwart of the Scottish soul and jazz dance scene, Alan brings over three decades of crate-digging and dancefloor education. Known for his genre-defying sets and deep knowledge of all things jazz (and things that think they're jazz), expect everything from spiritual grooves to modal magic on vinyl only. He hosts Invisible Joy on Totally Wired Radio, now in its 10th year.
Mr & Mrs Mills
Also known as Gavin & Noriko Mills, this powerhouse DJ duo brings warmth, depth, and authenticity to every set. With a lifetime of music experience between them—from Cisco Records in Japan to residencies across the UK—their sets span soul, Latin, funk, disco, house and beyond. Always vinyl-rich, always from the heart.
Ras T
Trevor Levene aka Ras T is the founder of the iconic Househuntin’ nights in London. With over 40 years of DJing globally—from West Africa to Spain—he brings a blend of deep, soulful, and globally inspired house, funk, and disco. His DJ sets are emotional, intuitive, and joyfully unpredictable—“music as a mouthpiece,” as he puts it.
Mucho Soul
The duo behind it all—Ket Shah and Alan Kenny Arscott—return with their signature sound. Their Soul On The Canal Side events have been a summer mainstay at Grow Hackney since 2017, bringing a mix of jazz, funk, house, broken beat, and beyond. They’ve played stages at We Out Here, Southern Soul Festival, Vocalbooth, and many more across Europe.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free before 9pm and kicks off from 4pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are no advance tickets.
It’s one of the busiest events in Grow’s calendar, and we usually hit capacity early. Once we’re full, it’ll be one in, one out. So come down early to beat the queue, or be ready to wait patiently if you arrive later.
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)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
DEEPDIG: BRIAN NOT BRIAN + FREDERIKA // DISCO // GLOBAL GROOVES // BOOGIE // JAZZ-FUNK
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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MOSS.FM: MARA SIMPSON // AMBIENT // EXPERIMENTAL // FOLK
This July sees the launch of a brand-new event series from moss.fm in collaboration with Grow, Hackney. moss.fm is a non-profit promoter championing independent sounds and accessible spaces.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS AND DJS
Each night will be recorded live and released shortly after, these are events that are made to be repeated.
Kicking off the series is an intimate night curated and headlined by award-winning film composer, multi-instrumentalist, and performing artist Mara Simpson, celebrating the release of her new album Living Matter. Expect an evening of genre-blending sounds, thoughtful curation, and a dynamic atmosphere.
Mara Simpson creates vast textural soundscapes using digital and organic instrumentation symbiotically to create journeying ambient compositions. Mara uses her skills as an award winning multi-faceted composer to bring rich contrast to her work, seamlessly blending modular synthesisers and acoustic instruments whilst intertwining with flavours of tape delays, breathy vocals and her own field recordings to create the original sound of Mara Simpson.
Her latest album, Living Matter, explores folk-inspired compositions rooted in natural imagery, think layers of oak and turf, interlaced within the circuitry of arpeggiators. She brings her new release to Grow Hackney for what is certain to be a dynamic live show. Mara has gained notoriety across BBC Radio 6 Music as well as her numerous genre-defying musical works for TV series.
Joining Mara is…
Sm^sher, the moniker of artist and producer Imogen Mason. sm^sher's sonic world is impulsive, visceral and tapestried; weaving meditations on memory, grief, addiction, introversion and hope around industrial soundscape, fractured beats, drone-backed folk song and collage.
Louis Giannamore - by day, he is a session drummer, by night, an electronic and ambient composer and artist, creates grandiose and cinematic sound scapes using analog synths and field recordings. His sound design replicates that of an electric guitar or spaceship rather than synthesiser, with intention to create an auditory world that feels powerful and brooding.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Pre-sale tickets: £5 on DICE. £7 on the door.
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
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GIRLZ B LIKE // MARCIA CARR // MELVINA MOVES // DJ KINGY // SOULFUL HOUSE // DISCO // BOOGIE // FUNK // SOUL
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.
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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GROW LIVE: OLAYÁ (LIVE) // TIGAS (DJ) // BRAZILIAN FUNK // SAMBA BEATS // FORRÓ GROOVES // TROPICAL RHYTHMS
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.
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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CHARGE: GUILDHALL SCHOOL’S ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE (FREE)
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.
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)
WAX ON TAP // RECORD FAIR // FREE
Five vendors, one roof - why go to the record shops when Wax on Tap bring the record shops to you?
ABOUT THE EVENT
Don't waste your time trekking around London for records, when you can join us at Grow for the perfect dig... a bar to your left, a vinyl DJ to your right and London's best canalside spot in front of you.
Whether you’re an avid collector of deep house or making new waves into downtempo, soul or ska, Wax on Tap Record Fair has you covered. Diggers can expect a bright and broad selection of quality new & used records from the city's finest record shops, alongside never-dug-before collections from independents and DJs.
The fair is free entry for all - Wax on Tap afternoons will be soundtracked by master conga player Williams Cumberbache, hosting live bands on the pontoon until 4pm and seasoned vinyl selectors.
You're never too far from a subtle Shazam, a cold brew and that record you've been after for months - see you there!
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free and will be hosted in the indoor area.
BOOKING A TABLE
Book a table for up to 8 people (up to 8pm)
Enquire about a group booking for over 8 people (up until 8pm)