Brixton Culture Capital | 10.01.2025
The BCC List: New Eats, More Culture, More Community
We’re 10 days into dry January…how are you holding up? If you’re opting to stay inside instead of braving the cold this month, we’ve curated a list of movies and TV shows that are filmed right here in the heart of Brixton! Get cosy and watch some amazing stories take place on the streets we know and love.
Honeytrap (2014) - Amazon Prime
The 15-year-old protagonist becomes implicated in a gang plot to lure a young admirer of hers to his death. This film was unusual in depicting gang life through the eyes of a teenage female protagonist.
Attack the Block (2011) - Netflix
Before John Boyega rose to fame in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), he played Moses, the protagonist of Attack the Block. The film is about a gang of kids fighting to protect their Brixton tower block against an alien invasion. The fact that writer/director Joe Cornish is a long-time resident of the area adds to the film’s authenticity. You may recognise Brixton’s Myatt Fields Estate, which features prominently.
Black Joy (1977) - BFI Player & Amazon Prime
Norman Beaton of Desmond’s fame stars as Dave in this classic. Beaton’s character is a gambler and miscreant who winds up educating a young, innocent Guyanese man about life on the streets of Brixton. Several local spots can be seen in the film, such as Atlantic Road, Villa Road and Brixton Market.
Last Christmas (2019) - BBC iPlayer
Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Working as an elf in a year-round Christmas store is not good for the wannabe singer. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn--that seems too good to be true.
Queenie (2024) - Channel 4
Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in south London, living in between two cultures and entering neatly into neither.
Secret Invasion (2023) - Disney+
In Secret Invasion, set in the present-day MCU, Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill, and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth.
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CULTURE AND EVENTS
Busters: No Side Fried
The founders of Battersea’s Ploussard, Matt Harris and Tommy Kempton, are bringing their latest venture, Buster’s burger bar, to Brixton this month. Located on Atlantic Road, Buster’s has replaced their fried chicken shop, Other Side Fried, with a focus on simple yet premium wagyu beef burgers served in buttered potato rolls. The menu will also include natural wine, craft beers, cocktails, and a dessert of chocolate mousse with caramel sauce. This marks an exciting evolution for the duo, who continue to build on their culinary success.
Head down to Atlantic Road to try these mouthwatering burgers!
Hot Yoga Brixton: £1 Classes!
Are you looking to try something new? Or have you walked past the Hot Yoga Brixton studio countless times, vowing that you’ll definitely give it a go next week? Well, now is your chance! On 19th January, Hot Yoga Brixton will be holding £1 classes all day! That’s from 8.30am-8pm! Take a look on their website and book a class that suits you.
Original Flava are now in Tulse Hill!
After the sudden closure of Market House, Shaun and Craig of Original Flava were left with no home for their delicious meals. They have now found their place at Queen of the South pub in Tulse Hill. Original Flava’s food is all about heart, soul, and plenty of spice. From curried goat to rice and peas, and of course fried plantain, every dish is packed with bold flavours and Caribbean flair. It’s a true celebration of the food they grew up with, and you can taste the passion in every bite. Their residency kicked off on 8th January - book your tables fast before there’s a waiting list!
Events in Brixton this weekend
Aroop Roy (Extended Set)
Brixton Jamm - Sat, 11 Jan from 10:00 pm
Described by Gilles Peterson as “a brilliant producer who never fails”, London’s Aroop Roy blends together genres including jazz, garage, house, Afrobeat and Latin. In 2021, he founded Vive La Musique: a label that aims to offer “new life to lost and undiscovered masterpieces from around the world”
Tickets are available on DICE
Gnawa Blues All Stars Live in Brixton
Hootananny Brixton - Thu, 16 Jan at 7:30 pm
The Gnawa Blues All-Stars wash away the JANUARY blues after a long break from the venue.
Simo Lagnawi , the Ambassador of Gnawa Culture in the UK has been featured on radios & in magazines around the world. They have performed at a host of festivals including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Latitude and Boomtown. Simo continuously pushes new boundaries fusing Gnawa with music from countries such as Gambia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, India, Japan, Venezuela and the Caribbean.
Tickets are FREE on DICE
Electric Brixton in January:
CupcakKe
17th January - 7pm
Bold and outspoken Chicago rapper CupcakKe has achieved viral success and critical acclaim with her brazen, unapologetically explicit songs and videos that channeled the likes of Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and Gangsta Boo. Her work explores sexuality in graphic detail, and while many of her songs are humorous and playful, she has more serious, introspective material that deals with sexual abuse, racial issues, and LGBTQ empowerment. She debuted in 2016 with a pair of raunchy EPs and a full-length, Audacious, following with the critically acclaimed Queen Elizabi*ch (2017) and Ephorize (2018).
TheBccList Film Guide: Must watch films at Ritzy Cinema This Weekend
A Real Pain (Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 96%)
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
Babygirl (Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 77%)
CEO Romy (Nicole Kidman) is a high-powered career woman with a beautiful family and a doting husband (Antonio Banderas) – but a lack of true pleasure.
Enter Samuel (Harris Dickinson), a brash young intern who disrupts the balance of Romy’s manicured life. As their entanglement progresses and power shifts between them, despite the risks and transgressions, Romy’s deepest desires –sexual and nonsexual, repressed for years– begin to unravel.
We Live in Time (Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78%)
An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. Keep an eye out for scenes in Brixton!
Maria (Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 74%)
Follows the life story of the world's greatest opera singer, Maria Callas, during her final days in 1970s Paris.
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Free Drink with Every Main at Clover’s
We’re obsessed with the food at Clover’s, one of our favourite brunch spots in Brixton. This month, when you order any main meal, enjoy a complimentary drink on us! For an unforgettable experience, try their Caribbean breakfast—it’s a crowd’s favourite that never disappoints.
Mezza Me – 10% Off Lebanese Street Food
Mezza Me brings a taste of Lebanon with a Brixton twist. This cozy spot on Atlantic Road serves mouthwatering wraps, mezze plates, and refreshing mint lemonades. Get 10% off your meal this month by mentioning TheBCClist.
En Root – 10% Off Plant-Based Delights
Craving something healthy and hearty? En Root offers plant-based Indian fusion cuisine that’s both nutritious and delicious. From their famous jackfruit curry to their loaded samosas, every dish is a flavour bomb. Show this newsletter for 10% off your meal!
Mamalan – Authentic Chinese Street Food
Step into Mamalan for authentic Beijing street food, right in the heart of Brixton Village. This November, enjoy 10% off on all their signature dishes, including dumplings and noodle bowls.
Brixton Gin – Special Offer for Gin Lovers
Support local with Brixton Gin! Use promo code Summer1 on brixtongin.co.uk to get 10% off and free shipping, or pick up your order at Guzzl in Brixton Village.
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