Telford Park Area Guide

A trio of self-proclaimed junkophilic, electro tin can playing, robo-dancing ex-freelance binmen. Whilst working as freelance bin man relentlessly picking litter in the backstreets, he fell into a barrel of toxic waste but was saved by tin cans which fused to his body. No longer man, but part man, part tin can. After “the incident” The Junkoactive Wasteman struggled to fit back into normal society, he found comfort in a support group. This is where he met two other casualties inflicted with the same fate. They became the mega dance duo they are today . . . The Tin Can Twins. Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Sheriff single launch party - Sheriff’s first self-titled album of songs is coming. On the 9th of January at the Windmill Brixton, they release their first single.’ THE MOTOR SHOW - revs up a gritty mix of garage fuzz and backcountry twang. A late-night joyride gone wrong. Music to crash your car to. https://www.instagram.com/the.motor.show/ SHERIFF - ‘The drained waterland of the fens was England’s last lowland wilderness: expansive and artificial, uncanny and beautiful. Sheriff is a character-driven cruise through Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire Anglo-Americana, songs sung by weirdos at speedways, airbases or service stations, mixing East Anglian folk with rockabilly, doo-wop, minimalism and noise. Meet bullies at Barway, flirts at the Anglia Motel, racers at Kings Lynn stadium, hate at Queen Adelaide, God at the Devil’s Dyke, and strangers at Ten Mile Bank. Sheriff will hide you in Thetford Forest, run you down at Swaffham raceway, or take you away from it all - finally - to the land of Baudelaire and Houellebecq. https://www.instagram.com/sheriff_inc/ ENGLISH GARDEN - post-wave contortionists mashing up spiky pop, rhythmic funk and postpunk, all which a nice layer of cornet-playing https://www.instagram.com/englishxgarden/ SODDEN PELT - Bog trawl folk. https://www.instagram.com/sodden_pelt/ Plus the usual midnight karaoke session. Presented by Windmill Brixton. This is an 18+ event

SLADEK is a soul band consisting of singer and guitarist David Sladek, bassist Alvis Reid, and drummer Raphael Vorraber. With their 2024 EP Loveless, the group redefined their musical vision, drawing inspiration from the soul music of the late 1960s. The Austria-based trio, in collaboration with producer Mathias Garmusch, now boasts a sound that is honest, personal, and timeless. This partnership introduced a unified new production approach and marked a segue into analogue recording- culminating in their 2025 album Things Gotta Change, featuring songs like Stranger and Here to Stay. The band has proven to be a captivating live act, transporting the deep emotions of soul music and strong rhythms-engaging listeners to sing along and take a step or two. On stage, the trio is joined by Taineh on keyboards and backing vocals, and Mathias Garmusch on percussion. Support - TBA Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ event

Ricky Razu is one of Belgium's new breed of rising house producers who come from a vast background of jazz, boogie, hip-hop and disco and through the amalgamation of these various styles, he is quickly making a name for himself. Ricky's swing is quite unique, he has been putting his own twist and interpretation on the regular house track by joining the dots between yesterday’s golden era classics and today’s club bangers. As one of Houseum's mainstays, he has also built up a solid presence behind the decks, becoming a regular player in the Belgian and international house scene. During the past years, Ricky’s prolific output has also allowed his sounds to propagate all over the globe, which culminated in a worldwide repertoire of gigs from Europe to the US, South America and Asia. The man has also garnered support from the likes of Jeremy Underground, Bellaire and Subjoi, to name a few, and with his new projects in the pipeline, the future is looking bright for him. Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ event

The monthly Brixton MegaPop night returns to the Effra Social on the first Friday of every month, bringing a big, free night of pop-tastic fun, with DJs throwing down huge party tunes from the likes of Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, ABBA, Sugababes, Chappell Roan and Fleetwood. Reviews onDesign My Night; Leanne: Absolutely brilliant night! We did not stop dancing the entire evening. There is such a great range in the music and people of all ages were on the dance floor. FIVE STARS! Susan: We had an absolutely brilliant night. The DJ kept the dancefloor packed with back-to-back bangers, and the hilarious videos were a blast to dance along to. If you love pop music, this is the Friday night spot to be, and it's great to see a genuinely gay-friendly venue in Brixton. Booze prices could be a bit cheaper, but we can't really complain as it's free entry

Celebrate 25 Years of the iconic movie Shrek with The Ogretones at Hootananny! Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK’s #1 musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass section, this 9-piece band will have you singing, dancing and partying like it’s still 2001... They've been hard at work watching (and re-watching) the films and picking all their favourite tunes to pack into the setlist - expect hits from Smash Mouth, Counting Crows, Led Zeppelin, Buzzcocks, Wolfmother, Heart, The Monkees, The Proclaimers, Lipps Inc, Bonnie Tyler, David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Joan Jett, Paul McCartney, Ricky Martin and more... Presented by Hootananny Brixton. This is an 18+ event