Artists from Rotterdam, London and South Africa come together for a free foyer concert celebrating exchange, collaboration and new connections across three vibrant music scenes. 

Bringing together artists from all three scenes on our FreeStage during EFG London Jazz Festival, this free concert celebrates the creativity, diversity and shared energy of contemporary jazz. 

The showcase features emerging and established musicians in a programme shaped by three connected music scenes, with live sets, new collaborations and opportunities for artists to meet, share ideas and build lasting connections. 

This edition brings together alumni of Take Five (Serious) and Tomorrow’s Warriors, two UK talent development organisations, alongside artists from Rotterdam and South Africa. The concert is part of a wider exchange led by House of Knowledge, supporting artists through mentorship, performance, cross-border collaboration and community-led learning.

Line-up:

16:50 – 17:35

Brenn Luiten (keys) NL

Lezaam Beets (trombone) South Africa / NL

Siegfried Hart (drums) NL

Tiana Amari (bass) South Africa

Neema Nekesa (vocals) NL

Tashell (vocals) NL

Guillaume (vocals) NL

Lizzy (vocals) NL

18:05 – 18:50

Peter Somuah (trumpet) NL

Anton de Bruin (keys) NL

Dane Paris (drums) South Africa / NL

Zamar-Eden (bass) UK

David Kayode (saxophone) UK

Kay Slice (vocals) NL

Uno July (vocals) South Africa

Christopher David (vocals)