23/07/23
THE
FARRAGO
FESTIVAL
A celebration of underground
Arts, music & culture
What was Farrago Festival?
Featuring
Hosted by grass-roots communities
Supported Change
£1 from every ticket went to Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: A charitable foundation that support grassroots projects making a difference in the lives of children and young people in the UK and Developing Countries, through the power of music and art.
The Line-up
Presenting the wonderful emerging musicians, DJs, visual artists, performers, poets and designers who will be making this festival one for the memory books!
Visual Art Workshops
The beach zone was taken over in the early afternoon for a series of incredible art workshops, hosted by some awesome visual artists.
Together, our community created some incredible artworks which they took away for the memories :)
Flow with Mo
featuring
Mo El Kadey
The World of Collage
featuring
Mr CutAndStick
Handmade Jewelry
featuring
FLORALDOLLL
Fashion Show / Performance
House of Donyi presented a fashion and performance takeover halfway through the day. 15 models, 4 of the best underground designers in London, and coreography all played together to surprise the crowd with a bang! This was a truly special one for us.
The
Programme
23rd July 2023
12-10:30pm (All Day)
1:00 - 4:00pm
DJ's / Sunshine with LNADJSML
Soak in the summer in our outdoor courtyard and vibe to some incredible emerging DJs, representing our partners Last Night A DJ Saved My Life with an outdoor bar and kitchen and plenty of space to dance or sit down and enjoy the vibes.
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6:30 - 8:30pm
Silent Disco with LNADJSML
Some extra farrago vibes, because why not?
Same amount of boogey but this time with multiple channels.
Each workshop lasts 45 minutes, and there are 3 of each workshop happening throughout the afternoon.
These have limited space and will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis - Get here early if you wanna take part in some wonderful creative workshops.
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WORKSHOP
The World of Collage - with Mr Cut&Stick
Create some truly unique pieces of art using Magazine clippings & other materials.
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WORKSHOP
Flow With Mo // Surrealist Primitive Art - with Mo El Kadey
Get flowing and unleash pure expression with Mo El Kadey, creating primitive surrealist and abstract drawings.
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WORKSHOP
Handmade Jewelry and Accessories - with Floraldolll
Unleash your creativity with handmade jewellery and accessories using fuse beads.
Presented by GrooveVerse
A truly unique musical experience combining improvised jazz, poetry and spoken word.
With over 12 sold out shows in the last year, GrooveVerse's community and unique expression is not one to miss!
Featuring GrooveVerse's house band alongside some dope artists who will be sharing their words over the improvised music:
- The Thirsty Poet
- Sami Rhymes
- Guy Kelton Jones I
- Black Score
- Reya Saint
If you are a musician and would like to take part in the jam or the cypher - please let us know at info@farrago.club :)
SURPRISE (4:30pm)
Presented by House of Donyi
You may remember our fashion show last at Origins III - it was one of the highlights of our 2022 and we couldn't wait to do it again this year.
We don't want to reveal too much about our plans with this, leaving as much as possible to the element of surprise... but trust us, this will be something you've never experienced before.
Featuring 4 grass-roots fashion designers work, and choreographed by an underground movement artist, this is bound to be a highlight of your day.
- Flavia Dias
- Charlie McMahon
- Viliana Korueva
- Mariana De Lima
- Blythe Brunt
* Make sure you're here early if you want to experience it *
Not including our jam session, we have over 10+ live music acts spanning all genres of music. Get ready for a farrago musical journey - you are bound to discover some incredible new tunes.
5:00-5:30pm
Farrago Presents: Matt Kent
Kicking off the main stage music is the beloved Matt Kent: winner of our Unheard S1E1 event last December! With mesmerising vocals and a captivating energy, this is sure to be an amazing start to the evening. This time, with a full band alongside familiar face Liv Lester on keys.
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5:30pm - 7:15pm
Burst LDN Takeover
Discover the visionary art and music platform, BURST LDN, through 4 captivating performances in an all-female line-up.
- NYOTAA
- Yasmin Angel
- Baby Pink
- Earth Angel
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7:30pm - 8:00pm
Farrago Presents: Hello Amnesia
Hello Amnesia blew us away at our last event, the Unheard finale with their mesmerising riffs and powerful rock ballads. Bring your helmet because this ones about to get saucy.
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8:00 - 9:45pm
FatLlama Takeover
FatLlama, the vision of captivating artist JoeJas, has been making waves in London's underground music space over the past couple years. Join us for some energised hip-hop performances with artists you might recognise from previous Farrago events.
- Isaiah Shoticaury
- Letkojofly
- RETROPXSSY
- JoeJas
10:00 - 10:30pm
Farrago presents: King Kuda
To end the night with a bang, we've invited back King Kuda from Unheard S1E2. Bringing back those vibes that are bound to make your head bop.
With 4 fully stocked bars all around the venue, you are never far from some refreshments!
We also have a food menu with food being served out of the kitchen on the Terrace all day: this includes options for everyone including vegetarian and vegan options.
The Venue
The beloved South-London venue with a rich history in supporting the underground art scene.
A - Courtyard / Food & Drink Garden / DJs
B - Front Room / Jazz Jam
C - The Beach / Workshop Zone
D - Main Stage / 10+ live music acts
E - Cloakroom
Tickets
£1 from every ticket will be donated to Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, A charity who work with underprivileged people all around the world through the power of art and music
(Final Release)