The finale of the 2025 Guildhall Jazz Festival is a vibrant celebration of community, creativity and collaboration. Kinetika Bloco and special guests offer up a carnival of colour and sound to mark 25 years of their transformative work empowering young people through music and dance.

7pm - Kinetika Bloco: We Are Bloco: 25

Join Kinetika Bloco for a special 25th Anniversary performance featuring members of the family past and present. Full line up to be announced.

In 2025, Kinetika Bloco proudly celebrates 25 years of transformative work in the community, empowering
young people through music and dance. Over the past quarter-century, we have fostered a vibrant, diverse, and creative collective, shaping the next generation of artists and leaders.

To honour this milestone, we are bringing together alumni and current participants for an unforgettable
carnival extravaganza, celebrating the impact and legacy of Bloco, highlighting the power of youth organisations, cultural collaboration and community engagement. Join us for a night of dance, music, carnival costume and many special guests from our alumni.

8.15pm - transport

3 string instruments, drums and voice.
5 different sources of sound becoming parts of transport - the experience of moving and/or being moved. The compositions explore the connection between the passenger and the various modes of transportation.

Urte Gineleviciute -vocals
Julian Woods - guitar
James Leaver -Whitfield - double bass
Cubby Howard - cello
Dillon Harrison - drums

9pm - Cityscape with Strings featuring Intalekt

For this special concert, Cityscape is joined by two additional forces: turntablist and DJ INTERLEKT, known for his innovative use of sampling in live performances, and a live string octet. Together, they will elevate the music to new heights, blending orchestral textures with the ensemble's unique fusion, and creating a sound that promises to be both immersive and memorable.