A gig held at The Canteen on Friday 28th November. The event starts at 22:00.
Free entry! *
Born in Jamaica but now a central part of Sheffield’s hip-hop, Afro and soundsystem culture, Franz Von is a MOBO-endorsed wordsmith, fusing rap, boom-bap and dancehall stylings with spoken-word to create a distinctive blend with social commentary at its forefront. Perhaps best known as the high-octane emcee of UK jazz-fusionists TC & The Groove Family and much-loved Afro-fusion kings K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, 2025 sees him return as a solo artist, sharing his debut album Take What You Want.
Known for his versatility, Franz mirrors hip-hop's sample culture and adaptability with his stylistic approach. Raised on a diet of Damian Marley, Lauryn Hill and Nas, he also draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Klashnekoff, Little Simz and Kojey Radical, while referencing African rhythms, dub poetry, reggae, contemporary jazz and UK bass music. Take What You Want is intended as a reminder to marginalised communities that they have the right to access the same resources as everyone else and to belong in whatever space they choose to occupy. It’s not just about holding on and accepting what you’ve been given—it’s about being assertive and proactive in reaching your full potential.
Franz’s music has found widespread support from the likes of BBC Introducing, New Music Fix on BBC 6 Music, DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Wonderland Magazine and more. As a member of TC & The Groove Family and K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, Franz has performed extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals including Glastonbury, WOMAD, We Out Here and Love Supreme. He has also collaborated with the likes of Tony Allen, Onipa, corto.alto and Wiyaala.
* Free entry before 9:30pm, £6 after
Entry requirements: 18+
Born in Jamaica but now a central part of Sheffield’s hip-hop, Afro and soundsystem culture, Franz Von is a MOBO-endorsed wordsmith, fusing rap, boom-bap and dancehall stylings with spoken-word to create a distinctive blend with social commentary at its forefront. Perhaps best known as the high-octane emcee of UK jazz-fusionists TC & The Groove Family and much-loved Afro-fusion kings K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, 2025 sees him return as a solo artist, sharing his debut album Take What You Want.
Known for his versatility, Franz mirrors hip-hop's sample culture and adaptability with his stylistic approach. Raised on a diet of Damian Marley, Lauryn Hill and Nas, he also draws inspiration from contemporary artists like Klashnekoff, Little Simz and Kojey Radical, while referencing African rhythms, dub poetry, reggae, contemporary jazz and UK bass music. Take What You Want is intended as a reminder to marginalised communities that they have the right to access the same resources as everyone else and to belong in whatever space they choose to occupy. It’s not just about holding on and accepting what you’ve been given—it’s about being assertive and proactive in reaching your full potential.
Franz’s music has found widespread support from the likes of BBC Introducing, New Music Fix on BBC 6 Music, DJ Target on BBC 1Xtra, Rinse FM, Wonderland Magazine and more. As a member of TC & The Groove Family and K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, Franz has performed extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals including Glastonbury, WOMAD, We Out Here and Love Supreme. He has also collaborated with the likes of Tony Allen, Onipa, corto.alto and Wiyaala.
* Free entry before 9:30pm, £6 after
Entry requirements: 18+
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