Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Good lord Grove is spoiling us! Insanely jam-packed two tunnel affair with: the iconic PXSSY PALACE crew, Nyege Nyege Tapes cyber-rap powerhouse duo MC Yallah + Debmaster, mischievous UK club OG Scratchlart and a rowdy Baile do Futuro takeover. Non-stop heavy hitters across baile funk, gqom, amapiano, grime, dancehall, jungle and UK funky guaranteed."
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A clubnight on Saturday 1st November. The event starts at 22:30.
This Halloween, Diaspora takes over the Loco Klub for a night of bounce, bass & sensory immersion featuring a 360° stage, carefully designed spaces, and a lineup curated in collaboration with Grove.
Tunnel 1 (360° stage):
- MC Yallah & Debmaster
>> Kenyan by heritage and raised in Kampala, MC Yallah is a powerhouse of East Africa's underground and a core member of the Nyege Nyege crew. Blending conscious and futuristic hip hop with grime, punk, trap and electronic sounds, she has been shaping the scene for nearly 20 years. Yallah & bass-alchemist Debmaster combine to create a truly dizzying vortex of performance.
- PXSSY PALACE
>> Pxssy Palace is a collective led by Nadine Noor, Mya Mehmi, and Ryan Lovell, blending genres like dancehall, club, bass, rap, garage, and house. Known for creating inclusive, safe nightlife spaces for queer, trans, and femme BIPOC communities, they also operate as a multidisciplinary arts platform focused on consent, safety, and pleasure, earning recognition as DJ Mag's Best Club Night in the UK.
- Scratchclart
>> Scratchclart (or Scratcha DVA), started his musical journey in East London’s underground scene in the late '90s. From pirate radio broadcasts of jungle, drum and bass, and grime, Scratchclart has become a key figure and curator in the evolving UK music scene.
- Medis b2b Grove
>> Medis and Grove join forces for an energetic & kinetic exchange. Expect a diverse range of genres and experimental sounds & unpredictable journey through the bass realm.
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Tunnel 2 (Baile do Futuro takeover):
- Eram (BR)
>> ERAM is the project of Brazilian electronic artist Marianna Viscaíno (also known as Marê), a co-founder of ZONAexp and a national reference in underground electronic music. Her style is a unique blend of UK urban electronic music with Brazilian funk and rap, featuring genres like footwork, jungle, techno, UK garage, and broken beats at accelerated BPMs.
- Ana Lauriz (PT)
>> Ana Lauriz, Lisbon-based DJ, blends experimental, club, and global rhythms, creating immersive soundscapes rooted in Brazilian flavours. Known for her eclectic style, she brings raw energy and a unique journey to every set.
- Janaway (UK)
>> Janaway has cemented himself firmly within the Jungle scene with numerous successful releases over the years. Last summer, Janaway launched his new project with the self-release of Vol.1 of his Jungle Funk series. Drawing from a ‘junglist mentality’ and classic baile funk samples, the project blends UK dance music with Brazilian rhythms and vocals, reflecting his dual heritage and love for musical experimentation.
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Diaspora is an ongoing series at Loco Klub, amplifying artists from diasporic backgrounds and creating space for connection, movement, and radical joy.
Accessibility & Tickets
We are committed to making Diaspora accessible for all. Free and reduced-price tickets are available for those without funds and for young people from the global majority. Please email [email protected]
to arrange. Full venue accessibility information: https://www.locoklub.com/access-info/
Entry requirements: 18+
Entry requirements: 18+
Tunnel 1 (360° stage):
- MC Yallah & Debmaster
>> Kenyan by heritage and raised in Kampala, MC Yallah is a powerhouse of East Africa's underground and a core member of the Nyege Nyege crew. Blending conscious and futuristic hip hop with grime, punk, trap and electronic sounds, she has been shaping the scene for nearly 20 years. Yallah & bass-alchemist Debmaster combine to create a truly dizzying vortex of performance.
- PXSSY PALACE
>> Pxssy Palace is a collective led by Nadine Noor, Mya Mehmi, and Ryan Lovell, blending genres like dancehall, club, bass, rap, garage, and house. Known for creating inclusive, safe nightlife spaces for queer, trans, and femme BIPOC communities, they also operate as a multidisciplinary arts platform focused on consent, safety, and pleasure, earning recognition as DJ Mag's Best Club Night in the UK.
- Scratchclart
>> Scratchclart (or Scratcha DVA), started his musical journey in East London’s underground scene in the late '90s. From pirate radio broadcasts of jungle, drum and bass, and grime, Scratchclart has become a key figure and curator in the evolving UK music scene.
- Medis b2b Grove
>> Medis and Grove join forces for an energetic & kinetic exchange. Expect a diverse range of genres and experimental sounds & unpredictable journey through the bass realm.
____
Tunnel 2 (Baile do Futuro takeover):
- Eram (BR)
>> ERAM is the project of Brazilian electronic artist Marianna Viscaíno (also known as Marê), a co-founder of ZONAexp and a national reference in underground electronic music. Her style is a unique blend of UK urban electronic music with Brazilian funk and rap, featuring genres like footwork, jungle, techno, UK garage, and broken beats at accelerated BPMs.
- Ana Lauriz (PT)
>> Ana Lauriz, Lisbon-based DJ, blends experimental, club, and global rhythms, creating immersive soundscapes rooted in Brazilian flavours. Known for her eclectic style, she brings raw energy and a unique journey to every set.
- Janaway (UK)
>> Janaway has cemented himself firmly within the Jungle scene with numerous successful releases over the years. Last summer, Janaway launched his new project with the self-release of Vol.1 of his Jungle Funk series. Drawing from a ‘junglist mentality’ and classic baile funk samples, the project blends UK dance music with Brazilian rhythms and vocals, reflecting his dual heritage and love for musical experimentation.
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Diaspora is an ongoing series at Loco Klub, amplifying artists from diasporic backgrounds and creating space for connection, movement, and radical joy.
Accessibility & Tickets
We are committed to making Diaspora accessible for all. Free and reduced-price tickets are available for those without funds and for young people from the global majority. Please email [email protected]
to arrange. Full venue accessibility information: https://www.locoklub.com/access-info/
Entry requirements: 18+
Entry requirements: 18+
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