All Points East stages two huge weekends of music in August, kicking off on Friday the 15th with headliner Cleo Sol.
The soul and RnB star has announced additional names for her curated line-up including Chronixx, SAULT, Joe Kay and North London rap royalty Ms. Dynamite.
Ms Dynamite who grew up in North London is one of the support acts for Cleo Sol at All Points East. (Image: Supplied) Also on the bill for the opening day are Sasha Keable, Gotts Street Park, Jordss b2b, Karen Nyame KG, Kirk Franklin and Nao with the North Arena taken over by radio station No Signal.
It’s followed on Saturday August 16 by a day of dance music headlined by drum and bass rave pioneers Chase & Status.
The duo are backed by the likes of Overmono, Nia Archives, Jyoty B2B, Joy Orbison and Bambii in the Tower Hamlets park.
They said: “Bringing RTRN II Dance to Victoria Park this summer is massive for us and to do it with these artists is super exciting for our home town. We’re ready to bring the energy and make it a night to remember with everyone who’s been on this journey with us.”
And on August 23 it’s the turn of RAYE whose blend of RnB, soul, jazz and dance music is showcased in her acclaimed debut album 21st Century Blues.
She has announced support from JADE, Jyoty, Cat Burns, Eliza Rose, Sienna Spiro and special guest – South African singer songwriter and Queen of Popiano Tyla.
Also on the bill are CMAT, Black Country, Everything Everything and The Murder Capital.
Sunday August 24 is a take over by Radio X and YALA Records hosted by John Kennedy and featuring Warmduscher, The Futureheads, Willie J. Healey, and artpunk five piece Man/Woman/Chainsaw.
DJ Yoda presents 50 years of Hip-hop, The Cuban Brothers bring their brand of music and comedy, and quality tribute act Daft Funk also join the musical offering.
Sports sessions include West Ham FC Foundation, Lord’s Community Cricket MCC Foundation, THHC Hockey, and Limehouse Boxing.
Held in collaboration with Tower Hamlets Council, the four day event will also feature live theatre shows from Whitechapel based disability theatre company Half Moon Presents, while East London Shakespeare presents ‘As You Like It,’ is a family-friendly outdoor production blending contemporary London culture with vibrant characters, music, cabaret, and revelry.
Expect high-energy numbers, slapstick comedy and audience participation.
Live music also comes from Grand Union Orchestra, plus Cafe 1001 featuring The Cockney Sikh & Knights Club, and budding artists can get stuck into The Big Draw.
Free fitness sessions include Open Mat Yoga, Be Well, Stronger and Move Studio London, alongside Strong Mums Club and Animo London.
Hackney Baby Sensory sessions include bubbles, lights, music, and magical moments. Plus Adventure Babies are hosting sessions for toddlers – journey through themed sensory trays, cuddle up for an interactive story time and boogie under the parachute.
There are also daily free cinema screenings include Inside Out 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Captain America: Brave New World and the Wicked Singalong movie.
Further details of all events at www.allpointseastfestival.com
