We can never get enough of outdoor live music events in summer. Festivals, open-air gigs, Carnival – we love it all. And we’ve got a new addition for you to add to your calendars! Elephant Sounds is London’s latest outdoor summer music event, which will see an epic outdoor party take over Elephant Park on Saturday, August 12.
This free event promises live world music and DJ sets to keep you dancing all day. The incredible line-up, curated by Chris Greenwood of Little Louie, will run from 12pm-8pm. And, as we mentioned – it’s free to attend and enjoy!
The Line-Up
12pm Cal Jader
1:30pm – 3pm Camberwell Connection
3:30pm – 4:30pm Baque De Axe
4:30pm – 6pm Natty Bo
6pm – 8pm Cubafrobeat! Lokkhi Terra featuring Dele Sosimi
DJ Cal Jadar will be kicking things off with his infectious Latin beats before Camberwell Connection bring some reggae vibes to the party. Local DJs Dub Plate Pearl and Mr Swing Easy of Camberwell Connection are known for their classic reggae soul and jazz, all played on original vinyl for a taste of nostalgia.
At 3:30pm you’ll be transported to Brazil as Baque De Axe takes the stage for a live Carnival Show featuring some incredibly talented percussionists and dancers. Expect explosively energetic dance performances set to the exhilarating rhythms of Recife’s “Maracatu” carnival music.
They’ll be followed by local legend, Natty Bo, who will take you on an all-vinyl musical journey through ska, mambo, and cumbia. Finally, you’ll end your evening with Cubafrobeat! Lokkhi Terra featuring Dele Sosimi. Cuban and Afrobeat influences collide, in this incredible set that you don’t want to miss.
The Food
All that dancing is bound to make you work up an appetite. But don’t fret because there’ll be loads of great food on offer from the local independent restaurants and bars. Local brewery Orbit Beers and Hej Coffee will both have stalls on site to quench your thirst. While Kachori, Cheeky Chicos, Pot and Rice, Tasty Jerk, Bobo Social, and The Rosy Hue Pub will be serving up mouthwatering treats to keep you going.
Elephant Sounds will take place on Saturday August 12, 2023, 12pm-8pm at Elephant Park, SE17 1GD.