KETOLOCO RETURN TO THE LIGHT BAR FOR 20TH BIRTHDAY WITH SLAPFUNK’S MELLA DEE

Sun 24 May | 15:00-22:00 | The TimberLoft, E1 6PJ

The 20 year celebration lands at The Timberloft inside Shoreditch’s legendary Light Bar, a space rooted deep in London’s dance music history. Intimate and built for proper sessions, it now houses the original Martin Audio system from Room 2 at fabric. From David Mancuso’s Loft Parties to Secretsundaze and Ketoloco’s own five year run hosting the likes of Solomun, Maceo Plex, Paul Woolford, Robag Wruhme, Chez Damier, Huxley, Shonky, Jeremy Underground, Axel Boman, Todd Terje and many many more.

Headlining is Slapfunk stalwart Mella Dee alongside Ketoloco founders Chris Halliday and Eddy Osborne for a special birthday set. They are joined by Leeds staple Foz and Gottwood and Jive Talk regular Amy Cutter.

Twenty years deep and still doing it right.

Grab tickets while you still can, they are limited to 250!

ROOF EAST REOPENS WITH STREET FOOD, BOOZE, ARCHERY, CRAZY GOLF AND AN OPEN-AIR CINEMA IN STRATFORD

29 Apr | Roof East | Great Eastern Way, E15

Back for summer, this Stratford rooftop playground packs in lawn bowls, crazy golf, batting cages and archery, plus free-play ping pong, cornhole and giant Jenga. There’s also a ‘beat the bar’ challenge for anyone with serious grip strength (break the record, win games for life).

Street food stalls are slinging burgers, fried chicken and Turkish pide, alongside four rooftop bars to keep things flowing.

Round the corner, Rooftop Cinema Club is serving up open-air films.

Best bit? It’s free to get in – and the views over London aren’t bad either.

PALAIS PECKHAM’S ‘IN HOUSE’ PARTY IS CAUSING A STIR SOUTH OF THE RIVER

2 May | 22:00-05:00 | Palais, 1a Rye Ln, Peckham SE15

’In House’ returns on May 2nd, keeping things close, considered and affordable. Unannounced lineups with no names above the door, no hierarchy, and no one leading from the front, whether it’s touring DJs, local selectors or their trusty residents. Built around presence, movement and the long stretch of the night.

Tickets are cheap! £6/£10 Online, £15 On The Door

UNDERCROFT SKATE SPACE LAUNCHES 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ‘SKATE 50’ AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE

30 April - 21 June | Southbank Centre, SE1

Skate 50 marks around 50 years since London skateboarders first adopted the concrete space under the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

The Undercroft Skate Space has become a cornerstone of UK skate culture – and a living, breathing monument to the creativity and DIY-spirit of skateboarders from all over the world Southbank have worked with active members of the Southbank skate community to identify key events, figures and moments that have shaped this iconic space.

Skate 50 features contributions from film-makers Winstan Whitter, Dan Magee, Lev Tanju, Jack Brooks and the Keep Rolling Project, as well as sound artist Beatrice Dillon and animator Sofia Negri.

A FREE BRIT-POP EXHIBITION WITH SPICE GIRLS AND OASIS MEMORABILIA HAS JUST LAUNCHED AT BARBICAN

Until 19 Sept | Barbican Music Library, Silk St, EC2

Original costumes worn by the Spice Girls, previously unseen Oasis memorabilia, photography by Jill Furmanovsky and Derek Ridgers, and personal items from record producers and DJs Paul Oakenfold, Dave Pearce and Judge Jules are presented in a new exhibition marking thirty years of Cool Britannia.

Author, broadcaster and former editor of The Sun Dominic Mohan curates a must-see show featuring stunning memorabilia from the 90s when London felt like the centre of the earth and music, football, dance culture, fashion, art, food, politics and the media spectacularly collided.

SIDEWAYS LIFE: CRAB CLUB ARE ON A MISSION TO END SINGLE USE CRAB FISHING FOR KIDS

MERCH STORE OPEN

Crab Club began on the shoreline and now focuses on doing things differently, with a big sustainability message. Cheap crabbing and fishing gear is part of a wider waste problem along our coasts, and Crab Club is working on better alternatives while sharing smarter, more thoughtful ways for kids and adults to engage with marine life.

The merch helps power their mission - and looks pretty sick at the same time.

DR BANANA & LUKAS WIGFLEX UNVEIL NEW PEEP FESTIVAL AT COUNTRY HOUSE IN EXETER

23 - 26 July - Great Fulford, Exeter, EX6

Peep opens its eyes for the first time in July 2026. 4 days and nights of elevated sonic wisdom and magic.

On the bill is Dan Shake, Dr Banana, Dresden - Ivan Smagghe & Manfredas, Gene On Earth, Lukas Wigflex, NIGHT MOVES (Jane Fitz & Jade Seatle), OK Williams, Prosumer, Rob Mello and many more…

30 minutes from Exeter train station. 2 hours from London, 1 hour from Bristol, 4 hours from Manchester. Glamping options available from Fred's Yurts.

GET MASH UP! THE BEST FUSION FOOD IN LONDON

‘‘Fusion food has historically had a bit of a bad rap, with overly gimmicky dishes and unnecessary combinations. However, when done with proper thought and care, even two seemingly disparate food cultures can be combined in really clever and really tasty ways. There’s plenty of exciting fusion food in London, and it’s only getting better.’’ (LONDON ON THE INSIDE)

THIS BREWERY IS OFFERING FREE PINTS EVERY TIME ENGLAND OR GERMANY SCORES AT THE WORLD CUP

All world cup screenings | German Kraft Brewery | Mercato Metropolitano, Elephant & Castle, SE1

Football obsessive or just in it for the buzz? World Cup fever’s hit London, and there are free pints on the line.

At German Kraft Brewery, all matches are set to be screened on a massive new outdoor screen, with free beers poured every time England or Germany score. The catch? Just 10 per goal, so move fast.

It’s all happening inside Mercato Metropolitano, with DJs, 40+ food traders, free face painting and plenty of pre-match buzz.

Entry’s free, first come first served!

LOUD & UNFILTERED PODCAST

RICK BLASKEY: Discovering Global Music Stars, Managing Whitney Houston Campaigns & The Secrets Behind Legendary Record Labels

A veteran of the global music business, Rick has worked with some of the biggest artists, labels and campaigns in modern music history. From shaping global marketing strategies for superstar acts to navigating the inner workings of record labels and artist management, Rick offers a rare insider’s view into how the music industry really works. Rick shares stories from decades inside the business, including early campaigns for Whitney Houston, insights into artist development, the role of luck and timing in music success, and how record labels identify and build global stars.