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WHAT’S ON
We celebrate nightlife as a unique space to showcase art, music and culture and are committed to
fostering diverse female/ nb/ gnc DJ talent.
Our DJ’s play non-genre-specific good times party music at the weekends.
Sunday - Thursday we seek out emerging, diverse artists and curators to programme into our events calendar. Programming includes live music, DJs, performance, spoken word and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
(If you don't see a date below please check our instagram or contact us - we are open EVERY Tuesday-Sat)
Thu 24 Apr24 Apr 2025, 18:00 – 25 Apr 2025, 03:00London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UKA night hosted by NUJ who brings together an eclectic selection of DJs that bless the decks with their own sauce and unique blends. A chance for you to discover your new favourite DJs on your new favourite night out in Dalston!
Tue 29 Apr
Wed 30 Apr- Thu 01 May
Tue 06 May
Wed 07 May90s BABY /
Thu 08 May08 May 2025, 18:00 – 09 May 2025, 03:00London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UKExpect an eclectic mix of music, blending everything from soulful grooves to afrobeats, garage, hip-hop and R&B. As always, this will forever be a celebration of music played by your favourite East London collective.
Tue 13 May13 May 2025, 18:00 – 14 May 2025, 02:00London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UKhas it been a hot minute since you last plucked a cobweb or consulted your crystal ball? your new fave dj aynjel (from noods + aaja radio) will be playing old and new sounds from synth pop to new wave and punk … with some help from the lovely eliza & hon from DOTYK !
Wed 14 May14 May 2025, 18:00 – 15 May 2025, 02:00London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UKRoberto Conigliaro, the Sicilian capo of the synths and Mind Enterprises instrumentalist, brings his music galaxies behind the decks, servin’ up - Italo disco delights, everlasting fist-pump hits and a roundup of hot & spicy specials of the night.
RESIDENT DJ'S
GCDJ
Showcasing worldwide wxmen and non-binary talent
Sasoraye
Ijeoma Uzoukwu is a non-binary, London-based Nigerian artist, making space for collective introspection through performance, moving image and sound. Their multifaceted practice channels personal and speculative contributions to esoteric ontologies, and to the ancestral Ọdịnanị database of their Igbo heritage.
Holding an interest in the astrological and the metaphysical, their ritualistic work creates portals for social and political self-actualisation.
As a DJ, they go by the name "Sasoraye" - Enjoying the cross-pollination of culture through music whilst questioning - how are sounds we don't instinctively place together, more connected at their roots than we think? they work with a range of genres which includes Techno, Footwork, Electronic, Amapiano, Jazz, Garage + More.
Holding an interest in the astrological and the metaphysical, their ritualistic work creates portals for social and political self-actualisation.
As a DJ, they go by the name "Sasoraye" - Enjoying the cross-pollination of culture through music whilst questioning - how are sounds we don't instinctively place together, more connected at their roots than we think? they work with a range of genres which includes Techno, Footwork, Electronic, Amapiano, Jazz, Garage + More.
Jon Arnold
Jon has been playing around East London for a while now, getting his start at infamous Dalston Basement VFD (When it was still Vogue). STAY is a night that's never too serious and we want everyone to have fun, it's a party not a history lesson. There's a time and place for being too cool and its not here!
Jeanie & Josh
Jeanie Crystal is a jack of all trades. Birds art collective, Pattern Party, Harpies Strip Club, Faboo, her art and nightlife CV might seem varied, but there are through lines that marry her creative practice. Collaboration, creativity and sex positivity are key in her work, enlightening those exposed to it to empowerment, self deification and joy. With her latest venture 'Faboo', a club night come theatrical troupe come fashion muses' wonderland, she's collected and curated a vivid, brilliant team of queer performers and artists intent on spreading the message of the power of irreverence and opulence. Her mission is to give the agency and power back to queer performers and sex workers, giving them the space to make their money in an environment which they hold the power and their audience gain access to radical pleasure and joy
Faye
A night hosted by the dreamy Faye Shapcott for anyone wanting to escape a couple of decades back to when shoulders were padded and the hair was high. Soul, Disco ,New Wave, RnB, Party Classics with a 70s feel. Expect to hear Chaka Khan, Prince, Whitney, Blondie, Lauren Hill, Fleetwood Mac, Bowie, Diana Ross, Sade, Sister Sledge, The Smiths (think Charming Man, not Suffer Little Children), ABBA, Madonna, The Ronettes, Gwen McCrae, Talking Heads, Kate Bush, Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Mariah, Marvin Gaye, B52s - basically everything fun. Cheap Drink Free Entry No Guestlist 70s dress welcome.
Mission45
Double Agent 7’s mission is to play killer floorfillers from the 50s & 60s all exclusively on vinyl 45s.
Their set cruises through early Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Do Wop, Rockabilly and 60s Soul.
Their set cruises through early Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Do Wop, Rockabilly and 60s Soul.
CalientCalientCaliente with Kuntessa
Kuntessa is an xxxtreme xxxformer and sometimes chaotic good DJ. Bringing you shit-mixing, shit-talking and the forgotten pearls of reggaeton and euro dance :3
Claude Knight
N4 based DJ and creative Claude is a fresh face who has been making noise with her eclectic selections. Her sets are based around new sounds alongside classic cuts spanning Breaks, UKG, Drum & Bass to Jersey Club.
Raissa
Multi-disciplinary creative Raissa Pardini, has moved between countries and creative industries in pursuit of developing her own style of work. Her musical stylings reflect these journeys, packing plenty of nuanced esoterica ranging from turkish disco to dusty synth-pop and Italo.
One Stop
ONE STOP is a monthly social event where the Golden Age of Jamaican music can be appreciated.
A night which brings together a community with dancing, conversation & great music.
Caribbean Sounds from the 60's and 70's with a touch of Soul / R'n'B thrown into the mix.
All music played on original vinyl by your host Gio and his special guests.
Become a part of the community and make your way to the Ridley Road Market Bar . . .
. . . after all, it’s just ONE STOP.
A night which brings together a community with dancing, conversation & great music.
Caribbean Sounds from the 60's and 70's with a touch of Soul / R'n'B thrown into the mix.
All music played on original vinyl by your host Gio and his special guests.
Become a part of the community and make your way to the Ridley Road Market Bar . . .
. . . after all, it’s just ONE STOP.
Ukadelix
A 5 piece, all female, band performing a mixture of originals and covers.Based in London
9jaGhels
cocabutta2.0 is the head of 9jaghels, a female led collective bringing you all you can hear sounds from
Hiphop to Jersey to Afro, live from Ridley Road Market Bar every First Thursday ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Hiphop to Jersey to Afro, live from Ridley Road Market Bar every First Thursday ⚡️⚡️⚡️
No Strings Attached
Cabaret style dramatic arrangements of covers plus original songs. Line up: Drums, Sax and Accordian.
Featuring horns, drums and various percussion - a cocktail of hot music squeezed from hot countries all around the caribbean:
zydeco from Louisiana, ska from Jamaica, latin from Mexico and the top of South America, and blues-funk from New Orleans
Featuring horns, drums and various percussion - a cocktail of hot music squeezed from hot countries all around the caribbean:
zydeco from Louisiana, ska from Jamaica, latin from Mexico and the top of South America, and blues-funk from New Orleans
We regularly apply for funding and seek out new DJ’s, communities, friends and artists to celebrate so if you have an idea or would like to try something out, please drop your details into this short form here!
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