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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COMING UP AT GROW
WAH WAH LIVE // HEKATONES (LIVE) // HANDSON FAMILY // DOM SERVINI // FUTURE SOUL // JAZZ-INFUSED DUB // GLOBAL GROOVES
Wah Wah 45s returns to Grow with jazz, soul, dub, and reggae from Hekatones, joined by Resonators' Faye Houston & Kassia Zermon, plus DJ sets from Handson Family and label boss Dom Servini.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Hekatones is an instrumental quintet rooted in the style of ska, rocksteady, dub and early reggae, whilst bringing in far-reaching influences such as jazz, psychedelia and folk
from around the world. It's a new, original project from bassist George Berrills, and is a confluence of the many people and musical influences he has met along his journey. A founding member of dub group Resonators, Berrills has shared stages internationally with the likes of The Skatalites, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Jimmy Cliff, and Horace Andy. With numerous acclaimed releases with Wah Wah 45s and airplay on BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6 Music and Radio 4, their music has been championed by the likes of David Rodigan, Huey Morgan and Craig Charles. Hekatones will be joined for the first time on a London stage by Resonators vocalists Faye Houston and Kassia Zermon, making this something of a reunion for some key members of the now defunct but hugely popular reggae outfit. This is going to be something very special.
The Handson Family make a welcome return to Wah Wah Live at Grow following their unforgettable DJ session twelve months ago. Husband and wife team Chris & Cyndi Handson's unique style of musical selections, mic technique, as well as sartorial elegance has led them to play DJ sets all over the globe in recent years. The pair are regulars at Gilles Peterson's We Out Here Festival, Jazz Re:Found in Italy, as well as hosting their own stage at Cross The Tracks in Peckham. Indeed, they never forget their roots, and play host to several regular parties in local hood - Peckham and Brixton in South London - supplying their effervescent and unique energy to keep parties jumping from daytime market events to all night raves. Miss them at your peril!
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)
WAH WAH 45s // CANOPY LIVE // DOM SERVINI // JAZZ // FUNK // SOUL // BROKEN BEAT // HOUSE
Wah Wah 45s return to their beloved Grow, Hackney for another intimate party featuring esteemed friends and family of the imprint.
Label boss Dom Servini is joined by his original DJ partner, producer and erstwhile artist for Mr. Bongo, Ricardo. Live on stage, Canopy are a Brixton-based, dub-fueled roots band seasoned with hints of jazz, Afrobeat & trip-hop. A combination of friends from school and members of the reggae afrobeat youth group, Youthsayers; Canopy’s refreshing sounds pay homage to London’s cultural heritage.
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.
WAH WAH LIVE // ELMSS (LIVE) // JAZZ // SOUL // BROKEN BEAT // DISCO // FUNK
Soulful independent record label Wah Wah 45s returns to Grow with another exciting line-up of live music, DJs and more.
Playing live on stage will be 20-year-old South East London-based artist Elmss. Part of Peckham's Crosstalk Collective, her music transcends both the soul-jazz and electronica scene, touching folk, dub and even drum & bass along the way!
Joining label boss Dom Servini on the decks will be his original DJ partner at their legendary Mouseorgan club night, Love Vinyl and BBE's Jake Holloway, back together again for something of a reunion, and joined by queen of the broken beat scene, Lyric L, on the mic. This looks like being yet another unforgettable session!
LINE UP:
ELMSS (LIVE)
DOM SERVINI
JAKE HOLLOWAY
LYRIC L (MC)
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.
WAH WAH LIVE // JAMIE FINLAY // JAZZ // RNB // SOUL // HOUSE
Independent soulful record label Wah Wah 45s return to Grow for another night of eclectic musical goodness, featuring legendary DJs and up-and-coming live musicians.
Wah Wah 45s presents the first London live show from Mancunian producer and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Finlay and his full live band in over 15 years - back to celebrate the release of Jamie's long awaited debut LP, Sun Dogs. One for fans of 4-Hero, A Certain Ratio, Stereolab and Secret Night Gang.
On the decks we welcome legendary London DJ, Love Vinyl bossman and all round musical encyclopedia, The Mighty Zaf! If uplifting soulful disco, gospel and house obscurities are your thing, then this man is your new favourite DJ.
Dom Servini is not just the label boss at Wah Wah 45s. For the past 25 years, as well as running the imprint, Dom has become a respected music journalist, book writer, educator, renowned club DJ and radio presenter, most recently via his weekly show on Jazz FM.
Joining Wah Wah 45s head honcho Dom Servini will be long time family member and original Part-Time Hero, Ross Wakefield, now plying his trade with jazzy downtempo electronics as Frankson.
And as a finishing touch, another legendary artist will be joining us - mistress of the mic, broken beat pioneer and the lady behind "Loose Lips", the one and only LyricL!
LINE UP
Jamie Finlay (LIVE)
Free before 9pm £6 from 9pm, £7pm from 10pm
Pre-sale tickets on DICE £5+BF.
90% of tickets are on the door.
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.
WAH WAH LIVE // ILLAJOY // JAZZ // RNB // SOUL // HOUSE
Independent soulful record label Wah Wah 45s return to Grow for another night of eclectic musical goodness, featuring legendary DJs and up-and-coming live musicians.
ILLAJOY are a four-piece band based in South London who fuse genres such as Soul, RnB and Jazz into their own unique style.
So far they have accomplished the successful release of two singles, including ‘Can’t Wait To Fall In Love Again’ and ‘Something Over Nothing’.
Working as a collective, ILLAJOY exude a level of complexity within their song writing and composition that reflect them as individuals, surprising new audiences with a soulful and energetic stage presence which successfully entices you back for more.
Handson Family are beloved veterans of the black music scene. Husband and wife team Chris and Cyndi have been promoting and DJing at parties in South London and beyond for over twenty years, more recently finding themselves running stages and playing guest DJ sets at festivals like Gilles Peterson’s We Out Here and Italian future jazz event Jazz: Re:Found.
With a “hands on” approach to DJing and events, the pair have become incredibly popular in both the forward thinking and vintage black music scene and as old friends of Wah Wah 45s, it’s a huge pleasure to invite them to their regular party at Grow.
Dom Servini is not just the label boss at Wah Wah 45s. For the past 25 years, as well as running the imprint, Dom has become a respected music journalist, book writer, educator, renowned club DJ and radio presenter, most recently via his weekly show on Jazz FM.
LINE UP
Handson Family
Free before 9pm £6 from 9pm, £7pm from 10pm
Pre-sale tickets on DICE £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.