Festival of Encounters

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Improv Jam Session

Calling all musicians, poets, vocalists, rappers, and performers — emerging or established! Join us for this one-off Improv Jam Session.Expect an open, welcoming atmosphere: the session will kick off with a set from the house band, followed by a free-form jam where anyone can take the stage. All genres, instruments, and backgrounds are welcome — whether you're sharing your work or soaking it all in as an audience member, you’re part of the experience. This is your invitation to experiment, collaborate, and play in real time. Bring your instrument, your notebook, an open heart and ears — and let’s jam.

This Jam Session is hosted by ELLC.

Saturday 20 September 7–9pm

Longfield Hall, 50 Knatchbull Rd, London SE5 9QY

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ELLC (ell-cee) [she/her] is a Nigerian-born, Northampton-raised and London-based vocalist, writer and creative practitioner. A contralto through and through, ELLC has religiously crafted her voice through a musical intuition shaped by the African Gospel tradition. Her music centres black diaspora identities and blends genres, creating an expansive sound whilst exploring the self, relationships and community. Fresh off a series of improvised performances at Glastonbury, Love Supreme and We Out Here in her favourite way of performing - collectively and freely.

PARTICIPATE:

Improv Jam Session

This Jam Session is hosted by ELLC.

Saturday 20 September 7–9pm

Longfield Hall, 50 Knatchbull Rd, London SE5 9QY

BOOK TICKETS

ELLC (ell-cee) [she/her] is a Nigerian-born, Northampton-raised and London-based vocalist, writer and creative practitioner. A contralto through and through, ELLC has religiously crafted her voice through a musical intuition shaped by the African Gospel tradition. Her ongoing love affair with soul, gospel, jazz, musical theatre & classical choral composition litters her work in unexpected, chameleonic ways. Underpinning her work is a love for storytelling, vulnerability and playfulness. Her music centres black diaspora identities and blends genres, creating an expansive sound whilst exploring the self, relationships and community. Fresh off a series of improvised performances at Glastonbury, Love Supreme and We Out Here in her favourite way of performing - collectively and freely.