BrixtonBuzz gigs and events listings for Brixton, London SW9 and SW2

Our Brixton Buzz picks of gigs, parties & gatherings this week in Brixton (Monday 20th – Sunday 27th May)…

From Monday night jivin’ to Friday night anti-folk and from Irish indie to Colombian Cumbia with some jumpin’ Hip Hop & rockin’ Reggae thrown in for good measure, here are…

Today (May 19th) – site specific drawing at beautiful Brixton East, open to public from 6pm

DiningRoomDrawingClub is spending this weekend making drawings in the beautiful, warm, inviting environment of Brixton’s best (only?) restored Victorian furniture factory.

Lambeth groups back ‘Defend London’s NHS’ demo on Saturday, 18th May

Great to see Lambeth Keep Our NHS Public and the Lambeth Pensioners Action Group joining the big ‘Defend London’s NHS demo’ taking place in central London on Saturday 18th May.

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0May 17, 2013
Brixton Buzz TV – the next episode: Mrs Mills Experience treat us to a midweek knees-up & a good old chinwag…

The next episode of Brixton Buzz TV features Brixton’s first knees-up supergroup & festival favourites, the Mrs Mills Experience.
0May 16, 2013
Brixton fire engine blares out ‘Ring Of Fire’ on Coldharbour Lane

A fire engine on Coldharbour Lane was heard loudly blaring out Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring Of Fire’ ahead of a march from Brixton Fire Station to Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill.
0May 16, 2013
The Brixton Buzz give away: Win tickets to see Kenny Dope & Rasheed Chappell ‘Up On The Roof’ at Brixton Clubhouse on Sunday

On Sunday 19th May Brooklyn beatmaster Kenny Dope & rising Hip Hop star, Rasheed Chappell headline another Brixton all day session ‘Up On The Roof‘ at Brixton Clubhouse and we…

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The arrogance of Foxtons: estate agent parks in clearly marked disabled bay

Posted on May 15, 2013 | 1 Comment
If any more proof were needed of just how loathsome and arrogant Foxtons employees can be, check out these photos of a trendy Foxtons mini parked in a clearly marked...
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Made In Brixton reality TV show is coming to town, cast applications invited

Posted on May 14, 2013 | 13 Comments
It is with a slight sense of impending dread that we can announce that a reality show called Made In Brixton is coming to town.
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Urban Art 2013 – annual Brixton art fair launches crowd funding appeal

Posted on May 13, 2013 | No Comments
Brixton’s annual street art fair Urban Art will be happening again in Josephine Avenue on the 13th and 14th July. This will include a new Street Art area at the...
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7:00 pm Melvins play Bullhead & Stoner Witch live @ Electric Brixton

Melvins play Bullhead & Stoner W… @ Electric Brixton
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Montesano’s Sludge Rockers come to Brixton for a two night stand at Electric Brixton, finishing off on Monday night with a live performance of [...]

7:00 pm Postal Service live @ O2 Academy Brixton

Postal Service live @ O2 Academy Brixton
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Postal Service featuring Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello and Jenny Lewis play their first headline shows since 2003! If you’re heading to Brixton for this [...]

7:30 pm Learn To Swing Dance at Electric Social: Swing Dance Classes @ Electric Social

Learn To Swing Dance at Electric… @ Electric Social
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Learn To Swing Dance every Monday at Electric Social 7:30pm £6

7:30 pm Spark London Story-Telling Open Mic Night Upstairs at The Ritzy: Spoken Word @ Upstairs at The Ritzy

Spark London Story-Telling Open … @ Upstairs at The Ritzy
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Will you be revealing some hidden truth? Are you currently or have you ever been in hiding and from whom or what? Are [...]

8:00 pm Dim=Sum & Foam Lake live @ Windmill

Dim=Sum & Foam Lake live @ Windmill
May 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

From Canada’s west, DIM=SUM play “heavy-mellow” and specialise in live electric improvisation whilst steering within well executed song structures. DIM=SUM are Shuyler Jansen, [...]

8:00 pm The Diamond Jive Club: Jive Dancing Classes @ Prince Regent

The Diamond Jive Club: Jive Danc… @ Prince Regent
May 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Diamond Jive is a community of dancers from London dedicated to bringing back to life the jive /rock’n'roll clubs of the fifties. We run weekly [...]

10:00 pm Rebel Disko at Plan B with ClubRachel: Indie, Rock & Electro Party Tunes @ Plan B

Rebel Disko at Plan B with ClubR… @ Plan B
May 20 @ 10:00 pm – May 21 @ 2:00 am

Heading to see The Postal Service at Brixton Academy? Why not pop into Plan B for pre-gig happy hour from 6pm and after show [...]

May

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7:00 pm A$AP Rocky live @ O2 Academy Brixton

A$AP Rocky live @ O2 Academy Brixton
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

After the release of critically-acclaimed debut albumLONG.LIVE.A$AP, which was a Top 10 hit in over 24 countries, A$AP plays his first live shows since appearing at [...]

7:00 pm Villagers live @ Electric Brixton

Villagers live @ Electric Brixton
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Following the sell out of Villagers upcoming February shows in London and Paris, the band have announced a new headline show for London on 21st [...]

7:30 pm Click.Play.Rewind Presents: Press Play: Live showcase @ Upstairs at The Ritzy

Click.Play.Rewind Presents: Pres… @ Upstairs at The Ritzy
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Jack Rosies: His voice speaks of a simple, beautiful honesty, and when in concert with his guitar, it’s a sound not to be missed. [...]

8:00 pm Seapony (USA) + Flowers + Bloomer @ Windmill Brixton

Seapony (USA) + Flowers + Bloomer @ Windmill Brixton
May 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

SEAPONY (USA) Taking their cue from the indie pop bands of yore (particularly twee pop acts like the Softies, Talulah Gosh, and the Field Mice), [...]

8:00 pm Seapony, Flowers & Bloomer live @ Windmill

Seapony, Flowers & Bloomer live @ Windmill
May 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Taking their cue from the indie pop bands of yore (particularly twee pop acts like the Softies, Talulah Gosh, and the Field Mice), Seapony [...]

8:00 pm The legendary not-so-easy Pub Quiz night @ Grosvenor

The legendary not-so-easy Pub Qu… @ Grosvenor
May 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Thinking caps and pulling knickers on, the quiz with two brains has returned – now with a rolling roster of tempestuously titivating teasertossers! Every [...]

8:00 pm The Prince Regent Pub Quiz @ Prince Regent
The Prince Regent Pub Quiz @ Prince Regent
May 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Prince Regent quiz starts @ 8pm sharp, every Tuesday. Big cash prizes, free drinks questions and a rollover jackpot question that grows each week. Come down [...]

9:00 pm A$AP Rocky Unofficial Afterparty with DJ Rogue & Josh @ Plan B

A$AP Rocky Unofficial Afterparty… @ Plan B
May 21 @ 9:00 pm – May 22 @ 4:00 am

Heading to see A$AP Rocky at Brixton Academy? Why not pop into Plan B for pre-gig happy hour from 6pm and after show party, where [...]

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The arrogance of Foxtons: estate agent parks in clearly marked disabled bay

Made In Brixton reality TV show is coming to town, cast applications invited

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