MUSIC
Streatham Strut 2023
Streatham Strut will once again be hitting the streets of Streatham this October as part of Streatham Festival 2023!
SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER 2023
Into live music? Join us on Saturday 14th October!
We begin at 1pm for the first gig at our first venue. At 2pm we’ll be at our second venue for our second gig. And repeat. And repeat… Yes, it’s 10 FREE! gigs in 10 venues in 10 hours. That is the Streatham Strut.
STREATHAM STRUT 2023
And here they are… the musicians who’ll be entertaining you
at the 2023 Streatham Strut!
Proudly sponsored by Brixton Brewery
nkomba
A contemporary African folk band who play energetic interpretations of traditional Malawian folk music, playing as a duo at this year's Strut. The band is fronted by Ron Nkomba, who plays guitar and mandolin and sings in English & Chichewa, the national languages...
Amy Dawn
Amy Dawn is a psych-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist whose songs invite you to enter a fantastical dreamscape of fishermen, dolphins, blind birds and purple flowers. She has been performing her music across London for over two years, and this year Morocco Bound...
Gene Pool and the Shallows
A surf instrumental band playing classic tunes from the 60's such as Wipe Out, Pipeline, and Misirlou (Pulp Fiction). All have the same twangy reverb of upbeat beach party dance music. A couple of 80s tunes might even turn up! Everything has danceability, with some...
Bennett Valuks
Ian Bennett and Benedict Valuks started making music together in late 2018, brought together through the vibrant south London music scene and a love of alt-folk, finger-style guitar and vocal harmonies. Expect flavours of Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlins, Townes Van...
White Devil Disco
Hailing from South East London, White Devil Disco are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Joseph Pancucci, formerly of the Fat White Family. Get ready for a dense mix of sleaze and grit from the purveyors of a distinctive dark-pop…. Bandcamp here Spotify here...
Vincent Burke
Vincent Burke combines Vincent on guitar and vocals, and Paul on double-bass. We suggest a Strut warm-up with the scary looking second album ‘A Conversation with Fate' on Spotify, described by Max Reinhardt on BBC Radio 3 as "A fabulous tour-de-force". “Such...
Bilongo
Bilongo is steeped in the music of Cuba, playing salsa and other styles that originated there. We play tuneful, rhythmic music that will get everyone up and dancing, as well as beautiful ballads. Upbeat and joyful Latin music with spice – Bilongo gigs have that extra...
The Mayans
The Mayans are an instrumental combo, preaching jazz, funk, soul and Latin vibes. They play tight melodicgrooves with an earthy vibe and dig deep into funky and fusion, including original material EP release Cowcatcher.Collective Band CV include artists as diverse as...
Brigadé Junk
Taking their cue from late 70's musical powerhouses like The Attractions, Dr Feelgood, and The Clash etc, Brigadé Junk attempt to harness the sound and passion of more revolutionary times with the classic power-trio line-up. So, if you like your rock 'n' roll, honest,...
Youthsayers
Youthsayers use Jazz, Afrobeat and Reggae as a basis for their amazing performances and ensemble work. The band is fronted by Robin and Idris playing all instruments, and who are incredible mentors helping the young people to own their musical talent. Youthsayers...
Streatham Strut 2021
1 Day, 10 Gigs, 10 Venues, 10 Bands
VIRTUAL Streatham Strut 2020
In 2020 we held a special online Streatham Strut.