143 Things I Couldn’t Have Done Without You

A vivid exploration of mental health and well-being, through movement, music and poetry.

Saturday 31 August
1pm, 2pm and 3pm

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Featuring:

live drummers – 100% Nyabinghi

Family Sound System with selector: Firebiggz

Ghetto Love Sound System

Gillett Square Domino Club

Drumming workshop for all ages to join in with

Pop-up playground

Richies Caribbean Spices food

This event is made possible through the kind support of Connect Hackney – Ageing Better (National Lottery Community Fund).

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• Ramps and obstacles provided by The Ramp Supply
• Deliciously vegan Palestinian food courtesy of What the Fattoush?
• Coffee / beers / Ethiopian food at Kaffa Coffee
• Game of S.K.A.T.E -£2 entry with prizes for winners
• Raffle – win prizes from: Rock Solid Dist. Long Live Southbank Skateism re:ply Skateboards
• Beginners skate lessons available
• Merch & information stalls

This is a free event, but don’t forget – all the money we raise goes directly towards supporting our ongoing projects in Palestine

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Ras Amaris and Friends will present live performances, DJs, African drumming, exhibitions of cultural clothing, jewelry art and natural food and drinks.

Join us to celebrate Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, a defender of multiculturalism, human rights, equality and justice.

This is a free family friendly event, open to all ages.

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Taking place across two days on Saturday 25 May and 1 June during the half term holiday, the Dalston Children’s Festival is the perfect way for Hackney’s under 18’s to be entertained for free whilst giving families the chance to discover the fun to be had in Dalston all-year-round.

With creativity and play at the heart of the festival, Dalston’s vibrant artistic and play communities will have activities on offer both indoors and out.

The festival is a community-led event and has been organised by the Dalston Children’s Network (DCN), a collective of organisations that have an on-going offer for children and young people in Dalston, and is supported by Hackney Council.

Full programme http://www.dalstonchildren.org.uk/

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Soundsystem & DJs outside Kaffa Coffee from 2pm-10pm

£0 but charity donations welcome, all proceeds will be donated to Stand By Me charity who take care of children in Ethiopia and around the world.

Amazing homemade Ethiopian food & drink served all day at Kaffa

Line-up:

Hipsters Don’t Dance
OK Williams
Day8580
Stephseeks B2B ABZ (BORN N BREAD)
Mishti
O.K.K

Bring all your friends

https://www.standby.me/countries/ethiopia

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/345282849457197/?active_tab=about

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Saturday 04 May, 4-8pm

FREE / BYOB

LINE-UP:
4-5pm Estelle
5-6pm Kelman Duran
6-7pm James Massiah
7-8pm DJ Bempah

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Full festival passes available for £30/ £20 members /£15 concessions – can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/2T97xfA

Saturday 13 April

20.30 Calum Gourlay Big Band (£15)

Sunday 14 April

13.00 James Brady Big Band (£15)

14.30 Alcyona Mick and Tori Freestone Duo – downstairs (suggested donation £5)

16.00 Josephine Davies Big Band (£10)

17.30 Martin Speake Charukesi with Will Glaser, Alyson Cawley, Mike De Souza – downstairs (suggested donation £5)

19.00 London Jazz Orchestra (£15)

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12.30pm – 1.30pm:
Storytelling and song in Wolof and English with Ridial Chakur

Life is a story and this one will not let you down! Come and sit with Ridial Chakur as he takes you on a once in a lifetime adventure of discovery and joy, using the art of storytelling, accompanied by self penned songs on his guitar. Suitable for all ages. Not to be missed!

2.00pm – 3.30pm:
Traditional Senegalese Dance Workshop with Aida Diop

Don’t be shy, get yourself involved! Join Aida Diop for a traditional Senegalese Jola Dance workshop where you will learn some beginners moves and rhythms. Suitable for all ages. No experience necessary!

4.00pm – 5.30pm:
Music performance with Abdoulaye Samb and his band Minnjiaraby

Let the music soothe your soul! To round off the day we have Abdoulaye Samb and his band Minnjiaraby performing his music inspired by Senegalese Fula and Mandinka cultures, among many others.

Also to enjoy..

Senegalese food by Little Baobab / UK Teranga information stand

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After a brief hiatus, the UK’s premier urban culture festival is back with yet another fresh take on all things street – live art, dance, fashion, sports, music, food and more.

Pulling together all the elements that define London’s underground culture – at a time when it feels most under threat – StreetFest is a platform for some of the country’s most creative minds to express themselves, and with attractions fit for all ages to engage with.

The anniversary edition is taking place on 15th September in Dalston’s Gillett Square, the perfect location for a block party set to live long in the memory.

Get your FREE ticket to #SF2018 here: http://po.st/StreetFestTickets

WHAT’S IN STORE?

STREETFEST MAIN STAGE

This 10-year celebration is as much about looking back as it is looking forward, so who better to assume control of the Main Stage than legendary London party Co-Op and their Selectors Assemble crew?

Having relaunched in 2016, the collective that established itself at the iconic Plastic People club are more vital than ever. Don’t get it twisted, though – this isn’t a group of DJs back on the nostalgia circuit. Selectors Assemble has provided a platform for some of the country’s most exciting emerging talents, as well as a place for the scene originators to spread their wings once more.

With that in mind, enter EVM128 and James Rudie – two of the most prominent names to emerge from the scene, their tunes heavily influenced by the soulful grooves that underpin the broken beat sound.

Combine this with Selectors Assemble founder IG Culture and Alex Phountzi aka NameBrandSound, the pioneers that have been there and done it all, and you have a line-up that truly bridges the gap between generations of London club culture. Not to be missed.

ON THE RISE STAGE

Always one of the most hotly-anticipated stages of StreetFest events gone by, we’re thrilled to be collaborating with our friends at Music is Remedy.

Champions of local talent and the brains behind such showcases as the Unsigned London festival, this stage will undoubtedly be the place to unearth the hidden gems that represent the lifeblood of London’s underground creative scene.

They’re tight-lipped about the line-up for this year’s event, and who can blame them? The beauty of this stage has always been in its surprises – but rest assured: it will not disappoint.

STREETFEST ART

Each element of StreetFest brings its own unique flavour to the festival, but nothing defines the event more than its artists.

Each year, they work tirelessly to bring our locations to life – and each year, they surpass expectations in unimaginable ways. London collective Paint Freaks take the reins once more as they transform Gillett Square into a kaleidoscope of colour supported by our good friends Montana Cans, with a team of artists that have spent the last six years working around the world, bringing urban spaces to life with their unique brand of graffiti and murals.

So, with more than 20 artists ready to descend on Dalston, this year is set to be something special.

STREETFEST SPORT

Is there a sport that defines alternative street culture better than skateboarding?

2018 sees the return of the Mini-Ramp Jam, curated by the team at Learn to Skateboard. The concept is in the classic mould: 20 skaters, one half pipe – and tons of jaw-dropping tricks from the best young boarders the country has to offer.

Combine this with a mammoth S-K-A-T-E tournament running throughout the day, the culmination of eight gruelling heats that have taken place throughout the summer – as well as BMX demos, and ‘Skate board’ workshops to kick off the day – and you’ve got the most dynamic display of urban sports seen in the capital this year.

STREETFEST DANCE

Well, it wouldn’t be a block party without the dancers, would it? And with that in mind, we’re taking it right back to the old skool with a dance programme hosted by London’s finest: bSupreme.

We’ve invited some of our favourite crews down. We’ve assembled our own StreetFest dance squad. But the best part? We’re sending out an open invite to all who think they’re worthy. Challengers, consider this your warning call.

So if you and your people have got the moves and back yourselves… what are you waiting for? Rock up on the day, and the best crew will take home the crown. Simple.

THE BEST OF THE REST

Food: the most important piece of the puzzle. We’ll be closing off neighbouring Bradbury Street during the festival to create an exclusive food quarter, giving partygoers a pick of cuisines from all around the world.

StreetFest workshops: Catering for all levels and ages come down and test your skate, dance or art skills with our experts.

In true StreetFest style, there will be some extra festival specials on the day – stay tuned for more live tattooing, street barbers, street style, merch and more.

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