Event Compass
The Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend 2024
The Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend 2024 is a vibrant celebration of jazz music, set in the heart of Brussels. This festival, ideal for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers, offers an array of performances spanning traditional jazz, swing, funk, blues, and electronic jazz fusion. With its diverse lineup, the event showcases both renowned international artists and local talent, making it a hub for cultural exchange and musical innovation.
Key attractions include free open-air concerts, intimate indoor performances, and unique collaborations, all set against the backdrop of Brussels' historic landmarks and bustling cityscape. The festival's commitment to accessibility and community involvement makes it a must-visit event for families, tourists, and locals alike. Additionally, the event promotes sustainable practices, ensuring an eco-friendly and responsible celebration of jazz culture.
The Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend 2024 is not just a musical event; it's an immersive cultural experience, offering workshops, food stalls, and art exhibitions, reflecting the vibrant spirit of Brussels. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a blend of music, culture, and lively urban energy. For more information and to stay updated on the program, visit their official website.
Meadows in the Mountains Festival, Bulgaria
Meadows in the Mountains, a festival celebrated for its magical ambience and unique setting, takes place in the Bulgarian wilderness. This event distinguishes itself not just as a music festival but as an immersive escape into nature's embrace. Known for focusing on underground electronic music, the festival is characterized by its intimate atmosphere, making it a hidden gem among Europe's music festivals.
The festival's location contributes significantly to its enchanting appeal. Set amidst stunning landscapes, Meadows in the Mountains offers a backdrop of lush greenery and picturesque vistas that elevate the experience beyond mere musical enjoyment. The festival's setting in the Bulgarian mountains provides attendees with an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday and immerse themselves in a world of natural beauty and tranquility.
The music at Meadows in the Mountains is carefully curated to complement its serene environment. The festival features a range of underground electronic music artists who create a soundtrack that resonates with the surrounding wilderness. This focus on more niche, less mainstream music genres adds to the festival's charm, attracting a community of music enthusiasts who are seeking something different from the typical festival circuit.
Beyond the music, Meadows in the Mountains also offers a variety of activities that allow attendees to engage with the natural setting. These might include guided hikes, wellness and spiritual sessions, and opportunities to explore the local culture and landscape, providing a holistic experience that is both rejuvenating and exhilarating.
Meadows in the Mountains is more than just a music festival; it's an experience that connects attendees with nature, music, and community in a way that is both profound and unforgettable. This festival is ideal for those looking to explore the depths of music and nature in a setting that is peaceful, breathtaking, and deeply enriching.
Waking Life Festival, Crato, Portugal 2024
Waking Life Festival, nestled in the picturesque environment of Crato, Portugal, is more than just a six-day rave celebrating the summer solstice. This festival, basking under the warm desert sun and surrounded by eucalyptus trees, is a midsummer festival and a year-round playground for creation and experimentation.
Originating from a shared dream of friends to build a community in a sunny part of the world, Waking Life has become a space for planting ideas and cultivating alternative ways of living, learning, and loving. It's an evolving platform for artistic experimentation, spirited self-expression, and collective imagineering of a society that deviates from the norm.
On the administrative side, Waking Life is a not-for-profit association based in Portugal, largely driven by voluntary efforts. While the June gathering is its cornerstone, the festival is part of a larger, multidimensional community project with cultural, countercultural, and agricultural initiatives.
The festival's diverse and artistically rich lineup, curated early on with the involvement of Roots of Minimal, includes established names like Ben UFO and Mala, as well as unique acts such as Voice Actor, Nah Eeto, and Ustad Noor Bakhsh. Scheduled for 19-24 June 2024, it promises warm weather and an inviting atmosphere for festival-goers.
Priced at €250, excluding a €10 waste deposit, Waking Life offers various accommodation options, from on-site camping to local Airbnbs, and shuttle services from major cities. Its commitment to accessibility includes provisions for attendees in different economic and social situations, including subsidized tickets.
Waking Life Festival transcends the typical festival experience, embodying a vision of freedom and divergent reality.
For more information on the festival and its initiatives, visit the Waking Life Festival website.
The Lost Music Festival
The Lost Music Festival, scheduled for 5-7 July 2024 at the Labirinto della Masone in Fontanellato, Parma, Italy, is a celebration of art, music, and nature. Known as LOST (Labyrinth Original Sound Track), this festival transforms the world's largest bamboo labyrinth, a creation of Franco Maria Ricci, into a mystical backdrop for an immersive musical experience. The festival showcases a blend of contemporary art and experimental music by Italian and international artists, making it a unique artistic haven. Past lineups have featured eclectic artists, reinforcing its commitment to artistic diversity and innovation. Held in a seven-hectare bamboo maze, the festival offers a surreal blend of sound, light, and natural beauty, providing a unique, intimate experience. For more information, including ticket prices and accessibility details, visit the Lost Music Festival website.
Compendia Pool Party
Compendia Pool Party at Fritton Lake
Immerse yourself in a day of sun-kissed leisure, invigorating wellness, and good vibes, at the idyllic Fritton Lake, located just 40 minutes from Norwich. We invite you to a pool party like no other in the heart of a pioneering thousand-acre Norfolk rewilding project.
The Lineup
From noon onwards, we open up a world of activities and relaxation. Dive into yoga sessions, paddle boarding, and tennis, curated by our wellness experts. Feel more like chilling? Sink into a sunbed by the pool, cocktail in hand, as a lineup of DJs provides the perfect, laid-back soundtrack.
DJs
Surprise Special Guest!
Wellness Area
Don't miss our Scandinavian Koto Cabin, where you can soak in a sauna while marveling at the stunning lake views. Alongside all this, you'll find our wellness tent, boasting a packed schedule of activities ranging from meditation to dance. Each 45-minute session is designed to help you relax, re-energise, and connect.
Wellness Area Schedule
Curated by Ryan Walters-Moorcroft and Kirsty Hobson
Mindfulness into Movement with Ryan @yinryang_
Anatomy of yoga with Kirsty @krusthob
Mandala Flow with Amber @ambercolemanyoga
Capoeira with Micheal @marrenyoga
Vinyasa yoga with Liv @livtomove
Sound healing and yin with Poppy and Lauren Sound healing and yin @poppyroy
Restorative flow with Eve Lawson Restorative flow @wellnesseve
Hatha Yoga with @jessiehallyogaandmassage
Bodily Ecstatic dance with @fyirobyn
Barre and Pilates with Fiona @fi.abbott
Sound healing with @soundtravels
Food and Drink
Feast on locally-sourced cuisine served until 9 pm, including vegan and gluten-free options to cater to all. Sip on refreshing cocktails while you savour the flavour of Norfolk. From our clubhouse kitchen to your door, we've got your culinary needs covered.
Accommodation
Limited accommodations are available in our design-led Koto and traditional woodland cabins, boutique hotel rooms in the clubhouse, and traditional farm cottages. Book your stay now before they're all gone! Visit Fritton Lake Accommodations to secure your spot.
Tickets
Remember, Fritton Lake members do not need a ticket. For all our other guests, don't forget to show your ticket at the front desk upon arrival via your ticket notification email (with QR Code)
Information
Address: The Clubhouse, Church Ln, Fritton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9HA.
Listen Festival Brussels 2024
Listen Festival Brussels, since its debut in 2016, has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of Belgium’s alternative electronic music scene. This five-day urban music festival, dedicated to showcasing the best in alternative electronic music, has become a must-attend event for enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.
Spread across the city of Brussels, the festival boasts a diverse array of venues, including the atmospheric underground tunnels beneath Louiza Square, the bustling Brussels-Central railway station, and the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Van Laken church. These unique settings not only host a variety of events including DJ-sets, concerts, and workshops but also allow attendees to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Brussels’ cultural and architectural heritage.
Listen Festival is celebrated for its eclectic musical selection, which has broadened over the years to include a wide range of genres like Hyperpop, Drum'n'bass, Amapiano, and Hip Hop, alongside the foundational electronic genres of House and Techno. The festival emphasizes a 50/50 balance between Belgian and international artists, showcasing local talents in headlining slots alongside globally renowned acts.
The festival is more than just a series of music events; it is a collaborative music platform, curated in partnership with some of the most influential Belgian artists, labels, venues, and collectives. This collaboration has been integral in driving local talent to new heights and supporting the development of Brussels' alternative music scene.
In addition to the music, Listen Festival also offers a platform named 'Our Scene', which includes in-depth interviews, highlights, radio shows, and more, further promoting local talent. The festival's commitment to the local scene is evident through its yearly vinyl compilation featuring up-and-coming Belgian artists and a magazine that encapsulates the best content created throughout the year.
The festival has been recognized by various publications for its contribution to Brussels' underground scene and its role in promoting musical and cultural diversity. It's not just a festival; it's a celebration of Brussels’ rich and diverse music culture.
Matthew Halsall Norwich Arts Centre
“If I could watch any jazz band in the UK, any, I would choose Matthew Halsall’s band, just love what he’s been doing over the last few years… It’s always high level, spiritual jazz music” Gilles Peterson
Composer, trumpeter, producer, DJ and founder of Gondwana Records, Matthew Halsall has always worn many hats. But at the heart of everything that he does Halsall is first and foremost an artist and a musician. A trumpeter whose soulful playing radiates a thoughtful beauty and a composer and band-leader who has created his own rich sound world of elevating, soulful music, that joins the dots between the spiritual jazz of Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane and the contemporary sounds of Bonobo and The Cinematic Orchestra.
Mella Dee
Mella Dee
A big Bank Holiday session with Doncaster's prodigal son, Mella Dee!
Mella Dee, a producer defined by a willingness to experiment with a wide range of sounds, concepts and landscapes, has never limited himself in his approach to making music.
Influenced by the likes of Underground Resistance, Floorplan and Jeff Mills, London based Ryan Aitchison is masterfully finding his sound; creating a unique blend of driving techno by fusing elements of house with essences of hardcore and jungle. Releases on DEXT Recordings, Sweden based Omena Records and Ben Sim’s Hardgroove label helped gain huge support from the likes of Daniel Avery, Laurent Garnier, Bicep, Radio Slave, Tijana T, Spencer Parker.
Support - Alina & Only Child
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Houghton Festival 2023
Houghton Festival 2023. A celebration of art & music in the Norfolk countryside.
We Out Here Festival 2023
As summer days stretch lazily into warm nights, the tranquil English countryside of Wimborne St Giles in Dorset transforms into a vibrant hub of music, wellness, and cultural activities, thanks to the annual We Out Here Festival. Hosted by the renowned Gilles Peterson, a stalwart of Jazz curation and synonymous with BBC 6Music, this boutique festival unfurls over four days, from August 10-14, creating an immersive celebration of diverse musical genres and shared community experiences.
We Out Here Festival takes its name from the influential 2018 album, which brought together the brightest stars of British jazz such as Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective, and Moses Boyd. The festival mirrors this innovative spirit, casting a wide net to welcome international artists and homegrown talents, all against the backdrop of Dorset's idyllic parklands. However, the event goes beyond music, expanding into wellness, family-friendly activities, and cultural happenings, all culminating in a well-rounded festival experience.
Year after year, the festival's lineup impresses with its carefully curated selection of both established and emerging artists. In 2023, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy performances from revered acts such as Roisin Murphy, known for her time with Moloko, Brian Jackson, a long-time collaborator of Gil Scott-Heron, and the Sun Ra Arkestra. Also gracing the stages will be contemporary stars like Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective, and Wu Lu, among others.
In addition, festival-goers can soak up summer vibes with DJ sets from Peterson himself, along with other respected names like Jamz Supernova, Mr. Scruff, and LTJ Bukem. But We Out Here is not just about the music. The festival has a strong commitment to high-quality food and drink offerings, arts and cultural programs, crisp sound and production, family activities, and wellness, all complementing its music-led ethos.
Nestled within the lush wooded parkland of Wimborne St Giles, the festival site offers an enchanting setting for unforgettable summer memories. From the seven-acre lake to woodland walks and tucked-away forest pockets, it's a playground for exploration and relaxation.
We Out Here Festival embraces inclusivity and strives to be accessible for all guests. It works closely with the organization Attitude is Everything to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their requirements. In addition, the festival seeks to involve the local community, offering discounted tickets for residents of nearby villages.
We Out Here Festival is more than a music event; it's a celebration of connection, community, and creativity. So whether you're a jazz aficionado, a dance music enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys the shared energy of a festival, We Out Here provides a unique and inclusive experience for all. As Gilles Peterson himself says,
"I really wanted to bring to the UK a festival that celebrates the elements of UK club culture, and the community that surrounds it, that I have been lucky enough to be a part of over the years."
Coco Maria
Coco Maria
Something special is going to be happening at the club as Worldwide FM breakfast show presenter Coco Maria will be joining us for an evening of deep cuts.
Hailing originally from Mexico and now based in Europe, she specializes in Brazilian, South American, Central American,and Caribbean wax. Irresistible slices of jazz , samba, cumbia, and all sorts of rarities from sunny, far-off places and all mixed with her irrepressible energy and original style.
Support - Local Marvel legend and vinyl addict Sure D.
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ALFA MIST
Alfa Mist is a British musician, producer, songwriter and MC based in Newham. His music mixes hip-hop and club tropes with jazz improvisation. He describes his music as ‘Dark, alternative jazz with elements of hip-hop and soul’.
First taught himself to produce beats as a schoolkid in East Ham, London, Alfa then went on to discover jazz through the sampling of hip-hop of producers like Hi-tek, Madlib and J Dilla. Delving deeper, he taught himself the piano by ear as a means to dissect these formative records’ harmonic intricacies, gradually forming his own production style of head-nodding rhythms combined with the immediacy of jazz improvisation, all tied together with a pervasive sense of melody.
“There’s no access to jazz where I’m from,” Alfa says. “There’s no way I would have come to it without finding those hip-hop records and wanting to understand them.”
Important information
Venue: St Andrew's & Blackfriars' Hall
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Seating: This event is seated
Aldous Harding at The Waterfront
Aldous Harding has confirmed a run of UK and European tour dates for 2022 and the release of 'Old Peel'.
Known and loved by fans as the set-closer at her most recent live shows, Aldous Harding finally releases ‘Old Peel’ ,digitally, on 15th June 2021. Recorded with producer John Parish (who also worked on her last two albums Designer (2019) and Party (2017)) at the end of her 2019 European tour, ‘Old Peel’ will also be released as a limited 7” on 9th July 2021.
Compendia Social: Gyre & Gimble
Join us at Gyre & Gimble for a post-work social on Thursday, 20th, April.
This is the first in a series of Compendia socials that provide a relaxed, fun and inclusive space to network. Designed to spark conversation and collaboration amongst local creatives, business owners, local movers, makers, and shakers! With live music, DJs, pizza, drinks and a unique opportunity to meet and network with other members of Compendia 🍻
Doors Open at 6 pm
Free Drink on Arrival Courtesy of Duration and Gyre & Gimble
Free Pizza Courtesy of Erics Pizza (Veggie & Vegan Options Available)
DJs All Night
One Tree Planted for Every Ticket Sold
Phoebe Troup Album Launch
Phoebe Troup Album Launch + Brown Horse + Pop Miri
Moving deftly between magic and mundanity, Middlenite is the debut album from Phoebe Troup, a British-American songwriter currently based in Norwich.
Phoebe and her 4-piece band explore the crossover between folk, rock and electronic music, bringing together textures of crunchy guitar, eerie synth and sampled sound. Album tracks such as ‘Says the Thought to the Feeling’ and ‘Jonny Midnite’ have been played on BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Norfolk and Soho Radio London.
LTJ Bukem Gonzo's Tea Room
LTJ Bukem
We couldn't resist when we heard that LTJ Bukem wanted to get back in the booth and tear up the place again! Our party in 2022 was one of the highlights of the year and we're expecting this one to be the same!
LTJ Bukem
When the man behind those wire rimmed glasses and that disarming smile writes his job description just what does he put? The man who took the drum and bass concept from a small venue off London's Charing Cross Road to the nation's superclubs and then onto the international stage?
The geezer whose records launched breakbeat into a brand new galaxy of sound? Or maybe he just writes 'Renaissance man for a digital age'. In truth LTJ Bukem is all of the above. Although he wouldn't like to admit it, LTJ Bukem is the living embodiment of the post-acid house entrepreneurial creative spirit. He is a mild mannered energy flash whose panoramic musical vision has found success in every area he has explored.
Support - TYPO & Compound
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Coops
Coops + Lieu & Sleep’s Cousin + DJ Sure D (Bar)
In collaboration with Wordplay
Approx running times:
Venue doors 7pm
Lieu & Sleep’s Cousin 8pm – 8:30pm
Coops 9pm – end (approx 60 mins)
Not many rappers can boast that their first ever live performance was at London’s O2 Arena, supporting hip hop legend, Nas. Such was the talent of Coops, who at 23-years-old won Choice FM’s Breakthrough Competition, and the chance to perform alongside one of his formative influences. “I want to be inspired by the greats, rather than what’s current,” the North Londoner explains, citing Jay Z, A Tribe Called Quest and Eminem as other major inspirations.
Throughout his late teens Coops was making music with his friends, but it wasn’t until he looked at himself and the world around him that he changed his writing approach and decided to go it alone. “I’ve always had the mind-set that if I’m true to myself and where I am, as a social commentator or looking inside myself documenting that stage of my life, then I’ll have endless material.”
Having already built a strong momentum for himself with several releases under his belt ( ‘What Do You See’ in 2011, ‘Lost Soul’ in 2014 & ‘God Complex’ in 2016), Coops signed to High Focus Records in 2017 and quickly released two critically acclaimed projects in just a year – the introductory ‘No Brainer’ and the full length opus ‘Life In The Flesh’. Returning in 2020 with the existential masterpiece ‘Crimes Against Creation’, Coops questions the current state of hip hop, politics, and the world.
With a truly original and versatile approach to spreading messages in his music, Coops is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Haseeb Iqbal at The Last Pub Standing, Norwich
DJ, Broadcaster & writer Haseeb Iqbal will be kicking off a series of spring/summer parties The Last Pub Standing in the garden on Friday 17th March.
From Worldwide FM to independent radio, from Chessidency to the dance floors and now the last pub standing garden, trust that he will bring his infamous selections of Dub, Jazz, Lovers Rock and everything in between.
Free, no tickets needed, arrive early
Poster by Ed Lemay
