GROW’S EVENT CALENDAR
Grow is independent and grassroots with international impact. Local and emerging artists are programmed alongside international artists.
Since GROW opened our doors in 2014, we’ve hosted 250+ events each year and had over 150,000 people through our doors.
Young musicians have jammed with Abass Dodoo (Ginger Baker band), Japanese contemporary dancers and indigenous didgeridoo masters from Australia, to name just a few. Our artist partners credit the collaborations, regularity of exposure and payments as helping them hone their craft. Those for come to Grow for the entertainment, food and drink experience a span of genres and together we celebrate diverse culture from around the globe to down the road.
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LOVE IS EVERYWHERE #6 // TINA EDWARDS // HANDSON FAMILY // JAZZ DANCE FLOOR // HOUSE // LATIN // BRAZILIAN // BROKEN BEAT & MORE
The sixth edition of Tina Edwards’ jazz dancefloor party lands canal side at GROW Hackney on Saturday 17th May. Paying homage to classic jazz dance floor culture but with a modern twist.
ABOUT THE DJS
Joining us are purveyors of excellent taste and spotlighters of impeccable black music; the Handson Family. 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. Fancy footwork or simple two-step; the floor is yours.
DJs, selectors and increasingly tastemakers, Handson Family are somewhat of an enigma when it comes to describing exactly what they do. Fiercely proud of their irrespective South London heritages, married couple Chris and Cyndi have always leaned into uplifting and representing their community with an unwavering commitment to platform Black British music and club culture with an inclusive yet serious approach. Over the course of their career, the pair are fondly known for creating much needed third space music events in less conventional places with a DIY ‘Handson’ approach. Over the 20 years plus that they have worked together, their passion for genuine collaboration has seen them work with an array of notable musicians, DJs and events. Their own DJ sets are not to be underestimated. Their ability to weave genre-spanning narratives does not erode away from the often uplifting dancefloor energy they are able to produce, all whilst keeping their musical hearts and roots firmly deferential to the culture that raised them.
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 5—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. She performs across the UK and has played in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Chicago and LA, all as an independent artist. She’s shared line-ups with Gilles Peterson, Colleen Murphy, Coco Maria, Scarlett O Malley, Delfonic, Rebecca Vasmant, Poly-Ritmo and more. 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.
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 Weekly. 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, promoting LGBTQIA+ talent in the jazz community, and re:sonate, programming far-reaching line-ups with fellow tastemaker, Tim Garcia.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Music schedule:
7-10 Tina Edwards warm-up set
10-12.30 Handson Family
12.30-2 Tina Edwards
Dance schedule:
7-8PM: Absolute beginners dance lesson from MASUMI ENDO
9PM: Performance from The Foot Notes
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entry is free before 9 PM, Early Bird tickets are £5 and general admissions is £7. Pre-sale ticket entry is before 10 pm. Tickets on the door are £10 after 9 pm.
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)
LOVE IS EVERYWHERE // TINA EDWARS // JAZZY SPORT LONDON // JAZZ // GLOBAL GROOVE // LATIN // JAZZ HOUSE // BROKEN BEAT
Experience the 5th edition of Love is Everywhere at GROW, a vibrant jazz dancefloor party with DJ sets from Tina Edwards and Jazzy Sport London, plus a free dance lesson by Masumi Endo.
Love is Everywhere pays homage to classic jazz parties like Shiftless Shuffle and Dingwalls, with a modern twist; expect jazz dancefloor, global groove, latin, jazz house, broken beat and more.
Joining us is a collective who have taken their cues from Tokyo’s jazz scene and twisted it up, UK style; Jazzy Sport London. Their interpretation of jazz for the dance floor is broad and inspiring. The original Jazzy Sport has been running in Japan since 2003 as a record store, apparel collection and events platform. Now, the founder’s daughter and her friends have opened a new chapter for Jazzy Sport, here in London. Going B2B with
Bror Havnes is one seventh of the Norwegian Psychedelic Funk group Flammer Dance Band, and his style and selection contains a variety of sounds and influences, with both Funky and Avant Garde rarities and everything in between.
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.
Music schedule:
7-10 Tina Edwards warm-up set
10-12.30 Jazzy Sport London B2B Bror Havnes with guest Ayana Homma on Vocals
12.30-2 Tina Edwards
Dance schedule:
7-8PM: Absolute beginners dance lesson from MASUMI ENDO
9PM: Performance from Masumi Endo and Foot Notes
Jazzy Sport London is the first international team of ‘Jazzy Sport’, aiming to connect the local music scene between Japan, UK, and beyond. We are a collective to offer a new form of harmony through music; currently hosting radio residencies at Voices Radio in London and Tsubaki FM in Tokyo and hosting local parties that break all boundaries between any borders.
We believe there are all kinds of Earth-beings on this mother planet and it’s important to respect each other. It's simple, but we don’t acknowledge it and end up leading to war… If we inspire, collaborate, and help one another, we can win the war, any war. Victory means passing the baton to the next generation with a brighter world than we are in now.
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 5—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. She performs across the UK and has played in Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Chicago and LA, all as an independent artist. She’s shared line-ups with Gilles Peterson, Colleen Murphy, Coco Maria, Scarlett O Malley, Delfonic, Rebecca Vasmant, Poly-Ritmo and more. 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.
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 Weekly. 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, promoting LGBTQIA+ talent in the jazz community, and re:sonate, programming far-reaching line-ups with fellow tastemaker, Tim Garcia.
MASUMI ENDO (jazz dance teacher)
Masumi Endo is a UK Jazz Dancer based in London, originally from Japan. Captivated by the energy of jazz music, she was drawn to the vibrant club jazz culture and UK jazz dance scene, where she discovered the joy of expressing and connecting with people through jazz. This passion led her to move to London to immerse herself in this dynamic art form.
She has collaborated with UK jazz dance legendary groups such as Brothers In Jazz, IDJ, and Jazz Cotech, and is celebrated for her improvisational solo performances and workshops. Masumi has performed and taught at international jazz and dance festivals in the UK, Japan, Turkey, Norway, Holland, Romania, and more.
Her notable activities include performing at the EFG London Jazz Festival 2017,2021,2022, Ronnie Scotts 2023 and Dingwalls 2022 with Steinway artist Robert Mitchell, featured dance in Levis Global TV/Film campaigns 2017-2022, and leading workshops at Jazz ReFest 2018 and Izmir Swing Festival 2023,2024, dedicating herself to nurturing the next generation of dancers and introducing the culture of UK jazz dance.
Foot Notes is an open community in London who celebrate dance and music through the lens of UK Jazz Dance. Foot Notes gave their first ever public performance at Love Is Everywhere #4.
Free before 9 pm, £6 from 9 pm, £7 from 10 pm. (for presale tickets, entry is before 10).
Standing Tickets: Our tickets provide access to the standing area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the energy of the event. Reserved Tables: While our tickets do not include a table, we encourage you to book one in advance to secure your preferred spot. 30% of our tables are held back for walk-ins, so there’s still a chance to grab a table on the day of the event. If you’d like a table, please visit OpenTable to make a reservation. Arriving early is recommended to secure your seating.
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.
LOVE IS EVERYWHERE // TINA EDWARDS// PATRICK FORGE // JAZZ // GLOBAL GROOVE // LATIN
Join us for the fourth edition of Tina Edwards’ electrifying jazz dancefloor party, Love is Everywhere. Experience a fusion of classic jazz vibes with a modern twist, featuring global grooves, Latin rhythms, jazz house, and broken beats.
Get ready to groove with DJ and De Lata founding member, Patrick Forge, a true pioneer in bringing jazz to the dance floor. With a career spanning decades, Patrick has shaped London's music scene through his eclectic sets and groundbreaking radio shows.
Join Tina Edwards, a leading figure in the UK Jazz explosion, as she takes you on a musical journey like no other. With her infectious energy and diverse music knowledge, Tina's sets promise to keep you moving all night long. As a trusted broadcaster and curator, Tina's influence extends far beyond the DJ booth, making her a true tastemaker in the industry.
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.
LINE UP
Masumi Endo (Jazz Dance Lesson)
Music schedule:
7-10 Tina Edwards warm-up set
10-12.30 Patrick Forge
12.30-2 Tina Edwards
Dance schedule:
7-8PM: Absolute beginners dance lesson from MASUMI ENDO
9PM: Performance from Masumi Endo and her students
Free before 9pm £6 from 9pm, £7pm from 10pm
Pre-sale tickets on RA £5+BF
Please read our FAQs before booking
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.
Standing Tickets: Our tickets provide access to the standing area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the energy of the event. Reserved Tables: While our tickets do not include a table, we encourage you to book one in advance to secure your preferred spot. 30% of our tables are held back for walk-ins, so there’s still a chance to grab a table on the day of the event. If you’d like a table, please visit OpenTable to make a reservation. Arriving early is recommended to secure your seating.
LOVE IS EVERYWHERE W/ COLIN CURTIS & TINA EDWARDS
Tina Edwards' Jazz dance, Love Is Everywhere returns for its third party, and welcomes the legendary Godfather of DJs, Colin Curtis to play a special set in our intimate club space!
A major influence on Gilles Peterson, he's been involved in multiple chapters of dance music. His wildly successful Jazz Dance Fusion compilations for Dave Lee's Z Records have highlighted his excellent taste, and encapsulate what the night is all about.
Bring your flashiest jazz dance floor moves, or your two-step; you're warmly invited to GROW, where Love Is Everywhere.
Get down early to avoid disappointment.
£5 from 9pm, £7 from 10pm
80% of tickets for this event are available on the door. If you’d like to book a table for you and your friends, click on the widget to the right and select the date of the event and pick your time. There are a limited amount of tables available to book of varying sizes and there are plenty of spaces available for walk ups on any day. We accept bookings up till 8pm.
If you’d like to book a party for between 8 and 30 people click here.
Please read our FAQs before booking
If you’d like to book a party for between 8 and 30 people click here.
Please read our FAQs before booking
Food & Drink - Kitchen open till 10pm
Our Spice Trail Menu is predominantly plant based, with some ethically sourced meat options, as part of our conscious drive towards sustainability. Our passion is for the cooking of the Middle East and southern Mediterranean so expect punchy flavours, warm spices and as always the best ingredients we can find to comfort and nourish the soul.
With our drinks, we partner with breweries St Austell and Signature Brew for our lagers and IPAs and serve organic wine and prosecco which help international wildlife charity, Born Free. We design our spin on such drinks as Rum Punch, homemade Hackney Spiced Rum, Vegan White Russian and Espresso Martini.
QUEEN'S YARD SUMMER PARTY W/ TINA EDWARDS, TIM GARCIA, NATURAL SYMPHONY LIVE + MORE
Queen's Yard Summer Party is back, for another year of dancing in our beloved Hackney Wick to break the summer in style! As the new flats spring up and the landscape of the Wick changes, we keep finding new nooks and crannies to pop up dancing spaces in. Who knows how long we'll be able to continue? But for now we'll dance till the sun sets on Hackney Wick.
Line Up
Tina Edwards b2b Tim Garcia
Natural Symphony Live
Joey Manzi
Anja Ngozi
Calaida
Amane Live
Saige Sounds
Liv Ayers
Malus
Food & Drink - Kitchen open till 10pm
Our Spice Trail Menu is predominantly plant based, with some ethically sourced meat options, as part of our conscious drive towards sustainability. Our passion is for the cooking of the Middle East and southern Mediterranean so expect punchy flavours, warm spices and as always the best ingredients we can find to comfort and nourish the soul.
With our drinks, we partner with breweries St Austell and Signature Brew for our lagers and IPAs and serve organic wine and prosecco which help international wildlife charity, Born Free. We design our spin on such drinks as Rum Punch, homemade Hackney Spiced Rum, Vegan White Russian and Espresso Martini.