YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JUNE’S HOTTEST MUSIC EVENTS

June is heating up, here are the events you don’t want to miss…

One of the best things about being immersed in the world of music is developing a wide radar for what’s going on, where and when. Since our finger is forever on the pulse and sharing is caring we’re here to present you with a guide to some of the most exciting events going down in the UK this June.

SZA

Manchester, Glasgow + London

13th-26th June

You can feel it can’t you, the sun is shining, the air is sweet and people are glowing. We’re not saying it’s because SZA is here for the UK leg of her SOS tour, we’re just saying it’s a funny coincidence you know? If you don’t catch her in Manchester on the 13th, there’s Glasgow on the 15th or four (yes count them four) London dates for you spanning from the 17th to the 26th.

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KOKOROKO

Southbank Centre, London

14th June

Summer was made for Jazz or the other way around? Either way, summer was made for KOKOROKO. The blissfully sweet eight-piece band is the perfect way to bring some beautiful sonics into your day, courtesy of the Southbank Centre who always seem to have something irresistible going down.

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SAMPHA

Hackney Church, London

14th-15th June

It’s not everyday high energy beats, sometimes we want to feel. For those days we have Sampha, the South London singer who is nothing short of a global icon. Share in his beautiful soul-wrenching sound across two dates in Hackney.

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JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY

Campfire Tileyard, London

15th June

You can’t do summer without at least one block party, may as well start as you mean to go on. This year Tileyard is celebrating Juneteenth early by creating a safe space to empower black voices within the music and creative industry.

Free entry & open to all

FABRICLIVE: INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL, MILEY SERIOUS, LA LA, BAKEY B2B IZCO

Fabric, London

16th June

Looking for something that goes all night? Fabric has you covered, join Interplanetary Criminal (the man who helped deliver the tune of the summer last year, Eliza Rose’s B.O.T.A) and a slew of top-quality DJs for seven hours of dynamic rhythms. Hosted by two of the UK’s finest talents, Capo Lee & Reek0.

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ONEMORERIDDIM PRESENTS SIR SPYRO

Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

17th June

Repping Birmingham on this list we’ve got a brand new record label bursting on the scene. For their inaugural event, OneMoreRiddim has recruited UK legend and sound pusher Sir Spyro for an unforgettable night alongside the UK’s best up & coming DJs to show Birmingham what OneMoreRiddim is all about. 

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MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ

HERE at Outernet, London

17th-24th June

Slowly one of London’s newest venues, the Outernet is starting to tighten its grip on the music scene. With Amapiano ambassadors Major League DJz on side for a June residency, Saturdays are starting to look slyly unmissable.

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DONAVAN’S YARD

KOKO Camden, London

17th June

Do you know what’s hot? International DJ talent, do you know what’s even hotter? Joining Los Angeles-born DJ collective Donavan’s Yard to celebrate their second anniversary that comes complete with their own to-die-for capsule collection. Alongside some of the UK’s favourite DJs, they promise to tear down the night (in the best way).

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DEVIATION

EartH Hackney, London

17th June

Apparently the 17th is a hot day for events in June, if you can’t make it over to Brum or Donovan’s Yard and Major League DJz don’t grip you the way they should, fear not you are not without options. Swing by EartH in Hackney to join one of London’s favourite club nights, Deviation, as their creative pillars Benji B & Judah lift your night into sonic expansion.

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GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

Pilton, Somerset

21st-26th June

For those of you who were selected as God’s favourites this year and managed to secure your spot for Glastonbury festival, you definitely don’t need us to help you have a good time. But we can tell you the best stages to camp out by to catch new music and flourishing artists, The Lonely Hearts Club tops the list, followed closely by the Park Stage & The Levels.

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OUTBREAK FESTIVAL

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

23th-25th June

This one is for all you hardcore and punk music heads, with Death Grips and Denzel Curry, set to headline the energy is going to be unparalleled. If you’re looking for some fresh UK sounds swing by for Wu-Lu, Sam Akpro, Jeshi, Sam Wise & Lord Apex.

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EVERYDAY PEOPLE

BOXPARK Croydon, London

25th June

Day parties, day parties, day parties. That’s one of the things we love most about summer & only the best will do. The universe heard this and decided to bring forth Everyday People, the party collective that holds the title of New York’s favourite day party. Run, don’t walk to Croydon for a chance to share in the ecstasy of their UK return.

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JOEBOY

KOKO Camden, London

25th June 

One of the masters of Afro-pop Joeboy is posting up in one of London’s most prominent venues to host his first headline show in the UK’s capital. Tickets are nearly sold out so grab yours for a chance to share in the delight of his Body & Soul tour.

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LICK PRIDE

O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

1st July

So technically this takes place in July but in this case, we’re considering it the last weekend of June because it really can’t be missed. Celebrate Pride with sensual sensation Amaria BB at the O2 Forum alongside Janelle Wynter, Miller Black & more…

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