Notting Hill Carnival has been running for 50 years. This Carnival celebrates Afro-Caribbean culture and community during the August bank holiday. The streets of Notting Hill are always filled with the aroma of Hearty jerk chicken, fruity punch, a variety of music floats and whatever weather London decides to give that day. Despite the joy… Read More »
Category archives: Events
Elrow comes to London…
There was only one thing we were looking forward to this weekend and that was Elrow Town!
Happy 15th Birthday 1Xtra !
1Xtra has always broken boundaries, created their own world and pushed all their listeners to the edge. A true reflection of black Britain. When 1Xtra first launched in 2002, it was dominated by US rap and R&B. At that time grime was still being developed underground. Once Lethal Bizzle’s legendary POW was released, 1Xtra had… Read More »
Afropunk 2017
This past weekend saw a collective of black artists & creatives gather together for 2017’s AFROPUNK. The festival evolving from the small, free Brooklyn based festival to a worldwide celebration of culture spanning across South Africa to Paris & London. The event was hosted across the 2 days at Surrey Quays’s venue Printworks, previously a… Read More »
The Must See Festivals Compilation
If you haven’t been updated on the must-see performances & festival going-ons this year or attempted the mad dash for tickets that sold out months in advance, we at Small Green Shoots are giving you a list of our favourite dates of the Summer; Lovebox – Victoria Park, Mile End – July The two-day… Read More »
Theresa May – ‘Liar Liar’ song reaches No1 on ITunes UK charts.
Captain SKA burst onto the music scene in 2010. They released their first version of Liar Liar which got to no 1 in the UK Reggae Chart. They are a band with a with a strong protest message. Captain SKA has a new track that carries a severe political message that might affect the votes… Read More »
Will Terror affect your attitude to Live Music?
On Monday (May 22), 22 people died and at least 59 were left suffering from injuries – some life threatening at a sold-out music concert in Manchester. Police are treating this as a yet another terrorist incident. The news has created rage, sorrow, and sympathy across the country, especially as the attack was aimed at… Read More »
George Mable Gig – Review
Artist “Hoodlem” opened the show last night at Birthdays, Dalston. She delivered a brilliant performance, effortlessly volleying between vocals & her laptop live mixing the track. Her latest track, ‘Funny Farm’ ensured my trip back home was dedicated to listening to her Spotify. The next rapper “Jevon” switched between rapping & singing with hard-hitting beats… Read More »
One Africa Music Fest
One Africa Music Fest London was a shut-down last Saturday 13th of May. One Africa Music Festival debuted at SSE WEMBLEY ARENA following its two-previous sold-out shows in New York. According to promoters, the world’s biggest Afrobeat festival and boy was it well received here in London. The line-up was full with Africa’s biggest… Read More »
Words Work Review of Launch Event
Mental Health Awareness week is in full swing Words Work, Alchemy Arts Collective launch event at the Winch was a vibrant affair with the talented and dynamic Floetic Lara and Sean Bright getting the young people and staff involved in an interactive workshop that culminated in a moving and entertaining performance. Drama games, participation and… Read More »