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This Saturday 16/05, Tumbaito return home to lead a full night of groove, improvisation and connection, powered by band leader @williamscumberbache and his unmistakable percussion and a band that’s become part of the fabric of Grow over the years. Afro-Latin rhythms, jazz, funk and serious musicianship, built to dance.

Closing the night, @soundwayrecords' @paulajuana takes things deeper with a global club journey moving through cumbia, salsa, Afrobeat, highlife, zouk and beyond. One of the most respected selectors around.

@sunni.d__ opens with soulful global sounds, disco, Afro-boogie and house to set the tone properly from the start.

A perfectly curated evening of a full journey from live rhythm into late-night heat.

Very limited advance tickets on DICE, majority on the door for £10 and free before 9pm.

On the 4th June we mark a huge milestone for one of the longest running weekly sessions in Hackney Wick. Led by @kai_creative, @stratostheband’ Jazz Jam has been part of the rhythm of Grow for a decade, bringing musicians and listeners together week after week in our canalside venue.

What started in 2016 has slowly grown into a real community. A regular meeting point built through dedication, openness and a shared love of jazz in all its forms.

To celebrate, we’re inviting everyone back into the room. The night begins with a special outdoor live set from Stratos on the floating pontoon, featuring original material from the band. Then we open things up for the jam, welcoming back past members, regular players, familiar faces and anyone who’s been part of the journey along the way.

If you’ve ever played, listened, sat by the canal or found yourself caught in the magic of a Thursday night session at Grow, this one’s for you. Save the date, grab a ticket, book a table and come raise a glass with us to 10 years of community, dedication and outstanding music.

For our next DeepDig, we welcome @auntie_flo for a rare four hour extended set, with @katehutchinsonpow the dancefloor from the start.

DeepDig is about time and trust. Letting a selector stretch out. Letting the dancefloor unfold slowly. Two extended journeys. Seven hours of sound. A space to listen deeply and move freely.

Described by The Guardian as “taking world music into the future”, Auntie Flo has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of the most adventurous DJs around. His sets draw on rhythms and sounds from across the globe, shaped by years behind the decks everywhere from Panorama Bar and Fabric to Glastonbury and beyond.

A four hour set with Auntie Flo is about immersion. Patient, expansive DJing that moves between percussive house, global dance music and deeper club sounds, letting the room slowly lock into its rhythm.

Opening the night is Kate Hutchinson, journalist, broadcaster and DJ. Formerly of Worldwide FM and now hosting a fortnightly Soho Radio show, she brings a deep digging approach to the warm up, moving through percussive and rhythm led dance music from across the globe with patience and care.

Tickets are available on RA. A very limited number are £5/£7, free before 9pm and £10 after. Come early and settle in.

Meet the DJs: @inda_flo

inda Flo is a DJ, radio host and event promoter rooted in techno, global bass, percussive club, electronic and world sounds. Describing herself as an “assassin selector, relentless blender, and worldwide cratedigger”, inda Flo is divinely called to build, bridge and blend worlds of sound and spirit, culture and cosmos, across waters and beyond borders.

She recently marked three years as a resident on Voices Radio with her monthly show Techno World Music. Alongside this, she has hosted guest shows on NTS, Rinse (SWU), Soho Radio, Foundation FM and Reprezent Radio.

Catch inda Flo closing out our London party on May 29th! Advance tickets have sold out but pull up to @growhackney on the night for OTD entry 🗣️

As we build towards Stratos’ 10 year anniversary celebration at Grow on the 4th June, we sat down with each member of the band to reflect on the journey so far.

First up is Dom Pusey.

Originally from Hertfordshire, Dom joined Stratos in 2019 and has become a key part of the band’s sound on alto sax. Since moving to London, he’s worked with artists including Celeste and Wilma Archer, performed with soul legends The O’Jays, and appeared across live TV, radio and recordings for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Guildhall School returns to Grow for the third edition of Charge, their annual summer showcase spotlighting artists from the Electronic & Produced Music department.

Expect an eclectic night of live music spanning indie rock, trip-hop-infused cello and vocal compositions, and jazzy alt-pop, reflecting the breadth of sound coming out of the department right now.

This year’s line-up brings together a group of emerging artists shaping their sound across London’s independent live circuit, with performances from:

Cass & George
Common Ideal
VERA SACRA
The Glowworms

Tuesday 23 June
Free entry
Grab a ticket via DICE

Join us canalside after the Hackney Half for one of the biggest and best days of the year at Grow. Kicking off from 11am, legendary DJ Dominic Benjamin takes over the terrace with an all-day soundtrack of Hip Hop, House, mash ups, remixes and dancefloor destroyers guaranteed to keep the energy high long after the finish line.

Whether you’re recovering with a drink in the sun or going straight into celebration mode, expect serious good vibes from start to finish. We won’t be taking bookings for this one, so get down early as it fills up fast every year. First come, first served.

#hackneyhalf #hackneyhalfmarathon #hackneyhalfmarathon2026 #hackneyhalfafterparty

Here are 3 records from my record bag that I will bring to @dub.merge @growhackney on Friday the 15th.

DUBMERGE is a club night celebrating the deep, soulful, bass-rich continuum of UK sound system culture. Expect the best of the local underground selectors @eshie.d @limi_dj and @moontalkmusik delivering low-end pressure, earthy percussion, rolling basslines, and syncopated rhythms with a dub-wise attitude.

📍 Grow Hackney
📅 Friday 15th May
⏰ 8pm–2am

Tickets on RA, link in bio.

For our next DeepDig, we settle into a full evening of patient listening and long-form movement with @rohan_rakhit and @donut.dj guiding an extended five-hour journey through soulful house, percussive rhythms, deep club sounds and beyond.

Regular collaborators through @firstlight.ldn on @worldwide.fm and now their @tatecornerbar residency, the pair have built a real chemistry behind the decks. Expect a fluid, unrestricted session shaped by intuition, trust in the room and the freedom to properly stretch out.

Rohan brings his deeply rooted cross-cultural approach through his work with @daytimers_uk, while Donut channels the energy of @shortlist.sound into selections that move effortlessly across moods and tempos. Together, they are a serious force.

Out on the terrace, @sophhfarrell opens from early evening with warm, open-hearted selections as the sun drops over the canal. Co-founder of @sistermidnightldn, founder of @socialrecordssociety and producer of First Light, her sets are grounded in community, care and deep musical knowledge. Get down early before 9pm to catch her terrace session properly.

Very small advance allocation on RA, so be quick to grab. Majority of tickets will be available on the door for £10, with free entry before 9pm.

A real summer DeepDig.

A proper solid week at Grow with terrace season fully underway. Day to evenings by the canal, deep dancefloors, live global sounds and Hackney Half energy rolling through the space. Come down early for food and drinks, stay late after the music and make a base of it by the water.

🌍 DUBMERGE
Friday 15 May, 8PM–2AM
@dub.merge land with @eshie.d, @MOONTALKMUSIK and @limi_dj moving through dub, jazz, deep house, broken beat, leftfield electronics and 140. Deep pressure, heavy low end and a proper heads-down dancefloor session built for people who like things spacious, rhythmic and immersive.

🔥 GROW LIVE
Saturday 16 May, 8PM–2AM
Grow Live returns with Tumbaito bringing a rich blend of Latin, jazz and global grooves, alongside @paulajuana of @soundwayrecords and @sunni.d__ on the decks. Percussion-heavy rhythms, warm energy and live musicianship carrying things from terrace drinks into full dancefloor movement by the canal.

🏃 HACKNEY HALF MARATHON AFTERPARTY
Sunday 17 May, 11AM–7PM
Hackney Half weekend lands at Grow with @dominicbenjamin3564 soundtracking an all-day terrace session by the canal. Party tunes, food, drinks and a steady flow of runners, locals and Sunday energy from late morning through into the evening. One for stretching things out after the race.

We’ve just added a delicious summery dish to our weekday lunch menu (weds - fri 12-3pm). Fresh melon, cucumber, tomato and feta with pickled red onions, mixed leaf salad, croutons and a mint dressing. Light, fresh and perfect for enjoying by the canal. You’ve gotta come try it.

We’ve just added a delicious summery dish to our weekday lunch menu (weds - fri 12-3pm). Fresh melon, cucumber, tomato and feta with pickled red onions, mixed leaf salad, croutons and a mint dressing. Light, fresh and perfect for enjoying by the canal. You’ve gotta come try it.

We’ve just added a delicious summery dish to our weekday lunch menu (weds - fri 12-3pm). Fresh melon, cucumber, tomato and feta with pickled red onions, mixed leaf salad, croutons and a mint dressing. Light, fresh and perfect for enjoying by the canal. You’ve gotta come try it.

We’ve just added a delicious summery dish to our weekday lunch menu (weds - fri 12-3pm). Fresh melon, cucumber, tomato and feta with pickled red onions, mixed leaf salad, croutons and a mint dressing. Light, fresh and perfect for enjoying by the canal. You’ve gotta come try it.

Sweetnighter Summer Party - Friday 19th June ☀️🌴🕶️

Our first Summer Party of the year @growhackney , Hackney Wick - right by the canal 🌊

We’re very excited to welcome back @ondabacana (@pedrozuim @pliniomfferreira ) for their 3rd appearance at Sweetnighter 🇧🇷❤️

Expect an open-air journey from 6pm before we move indoors at 10pm until late.

Global grooves, cosmic soul, disco, jazz, funk and beyond - all strictly on vinyl.

Very limited cheap early bird tickets via RA (only 20 available). Ticket link in bio 🔝

Once they’re gone, the majority of tickets will be available on the door all night.

Free before 9pm.
£10 on the door after.

See you by the water 🐠

Dancing is a magical and liberating ritual 💃🏻🪩🕺🏻

Artwork @morgan_hislop 🖼️