BRICK LANE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025
FRIDAY AFTERPARTY
Friday 25th April 11pm — 4am at XOYO
For the first time ever, we’re taking the Friday night energy up a notch with an exclusive Afterparty at XOYO on 25th April. Two rooms, heavy grooves, and a stacked lineup featuring Danilo Plessow aka Motor City Drum Ensemble, S!RENE, Ella Knight, Qendresa, My Analog Journal and Sndyvibes. Expect deep cuts, raw energy and serious vibrations until 4am! Not to be missed.
ABOUT SNDYVIBESDANILO PLESSOW AKA MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE
Renowned for his excellent knowledge and holistic approach to music, as well as his technical wizardry behind the turntables, Danilo Plessows career sees constant redefinition, a curiosity fo breaching into new genres and explorations of new sounds. Likewise, Danilo has never stopped searching for new outlets to express himself through music—his own Motor City Drum Ensemble imprint saw the now legendary "Raw Cuts" series, whilst he tested different variations of himself through countless other projects such as Inverse Cinematics, Vermont, Basic:variation, Jayson Brothers. Danilo had the wonderful opportunity to host the radio show for Giles Peterson's WorldWide FM, exploring music from far and wide.
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S!RENE
A 24-year-old DJ & Producer from The Netherlands with Nigerian roots. From a young age S!RENE’s life has been impacted by an environment full of music. Influenced by Afro Beat, Amapiano, Jazz, African Funk & all kinds of Eclectic music, he aims to show that music was never meant to be limited, measured: ‘’I see music as one. No borders. If it’s dope, I’ll play it. Working his way into music at the age of 14, he developed himself as a DJ and producer in a worldwide groundbreaking style known as ‘Soundcloud club edits’. Since the start of 2022 he has been playing sets all over Europe and has also taken Asia by storm. With the success of his debut EP ‘Tales Of Lusan’, projects with Soulection, and his crazy Boiler Room debut set in 2023 he has become an impossible artist to ignore.
ELLA KNIGHT
Ella Knight has become a standout name in the music scene, known for her dynamic energy and genre-spanning sound. A Future Bubblers alum and Rinse FM resident, she blends 90s house, garage, soulful disco, and percussive rhythms, delivering unforgettable sets alongside legends like Kerri Chandler, Kenny Dope, and Sister Sledge. She has lit up stages from Drumsheds to Jazz Cafe. Her House Party series has hosted icons like Todd Edwards and Wookie, while her duo Ellvester with Jeremy Sylvester, born at The Cause, has taken them to Glastonbury and Boomtown. Beyond DJing, her Madame Jazz events have showcased over 30 female jazz and soul artists, selling out venues and earning acclaim for championing diverse talent.
MY ANALOG JOURNAL
My Analog Journal (MAJ) is a YouTube channel dedicated to vinyl-only mixes, exploring diverse genres, regions, and eras. Founded in 2017 by Istanbul-born, London-based DJ and filmmaker Zag Erlat, it quickly gained a loyal following for its eclectic selections. Originally inspired by Erlat’s love for 70s Turkish psychedelic rock, MAJ expanded to showcase rare and obscure records from around the world. Emphasizing the raw, organic essence of vinyl, the channel fosters a deeper connection to music. With strong fan support, MAJ now hosts events at venues like Jazz Cafe and Djoon and curates stages across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America.
SNDYVIBES
London-based DJ and founder of Musenverse. She blends Batida, Brazilian funk, and future beats into high-energy, hypnotic sets. With roots in African diaspora rhythms, she’s taking her sound worldwide.
Brick Lane Jazz Festival joins forces once again with Tomorrow’s Warriors as our charity partner for our 2025 edition. We work together to create a unique opportunity to give back to the music community, having an impactful and lasting effect on the emerging UK Jazz talent. Donate to Tomorrow’s Warriors now by clicking below: