Brixton Culture Capital 13.11.2025
The BCC 100 — Who Runs Brixton? (Who’s Who)
Over the past year, I’ve kept my ear to the ground—listening to what people love and meeting the keyholders of Brixton who make this place feel unique everyday: owners, founders, heads of houses, artists, politicians, landlords, long-time traders and the quiet custodians behind the scenes.
The BCC 100 is a friendly who’s who of 100 of those people and organisations. No rankings—just short, recorded conversations in the newsletter, a few clips across our channels, and a growing archive celebrating the hands behind the places you know.
Next week: Diana Nabagereka, General Manager at Brixton Village & Market Row, on keeping the arcades welcoming, the cultural pillars that guide her team, practical tips for new traders, and a few winter favourites to try when you visit.
We’ll share one each week—human stories, names you can say hello to, and a nudge to explore Brixton with fresh eyes.
Got someone in mind? Reply with their name, where to find them, and why they matter.
🎟️ What’s On in Brixton(Thu 13th → Wed 20 Nov)
🎶 Music & Nightlife
✨ Thu 13 Nov – Born To Run: A Live Celebration of Bruce Springsteen @ The Blues Kitchen Brixton
🕒 7:00 PM A full‑band tribute to The Boss—anthems, sax breaks and working‑class storytelling done with care. Dinner‑and‑a‑show friendly; dancefloor opens after. 📸
🎟️ Tickets @theblueskitchen.
✨ Thu, 13 Nov – Soul At The Ritzy with Chris Vines & Jaffa @ Upstairs at the Ritzy 🕒 7:30 PM – late | Floor-filling soul all night long as Chris “Vinyl” Vines and Jaffa dig deep from 60s and 70s classics to modern gems in the cosy upstairs club room of Brixton’s iconic Ritzy. Expect a warm crowd, deluxe bar, balcony vibes and a night of dancing. 🎟️ Tickets/More Info.
✨ Fri, 14 Nov – João Selva @ Hootananny Brixton
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rio-born groove maker João Selva brings a sun‑soaked blend of samba, Caribbean zouk, Angolan semba and American funk, touring his new release Onda. Expect tight rhythms, sing‑along hooks and a dance‑floor push from early evening. 18+ only. From £10—move early. 🎟️ Book Tickets at hootanannybrixton
✨ Monday, 17th – New Music Mondays @ The Windmill Brixton
7:30 PM – The final New Music Monday of the year turns Brixton’s cult venue into a lab for brand-new bands and side projects. Previous nights have helped launch The Orchestra (For Now), Ebbb, Black Fondu, Ziplock, Charlemagne, Wing! and Little Grandad. Free entry, tiny room, serious energy – and they’re still taking last-minute acts.🎟️ Info & Free Tickets @windmillbrixton
🎨 Art & Heritage
✨ Fri 14–Sat 15 Nov – Celebration as Resistance (Pop‑up Exhibition) @ Photofusion
🕒 Fri 12:00–6:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | 📍 Photofusion, Beehive Place
Carnival as archive, protest and joy. This two-day exhibition pairs rare colour transparencies of Trinidad & Tobago Carnival by Wolfgang Suschitzky—shown publicly for the first time—with new work by Funmi Akingbe, Gabriella Drew and Hark1karan. Expect sound, costume and street energy tracing the line from Port of Spain to Notting Hill and Brixton. 🎟️ Event Details @photofusionuk.
✨ Now–Sat 15 Nov – Exclusion Zone (Montserrat 30 Years) @ Brixton House
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Mon–Sat) | 📍 Brixton House
Photography tracing Montserrat’s resilience three decades after the Soufrière Hills eruptions—diaspora memory, loss and recovery in focus. Final week.
🎟️ About / Visit @brxhousetheatre (Discover Montserrat)
✨ Thu 13–Sun 16 Nov – Rapport Festival (Residencies) @ Brixton Village
🕒 During market hours | 📍 Market Row units
Creative takeovers exploring African & Caribbean diaspora stories through installations and pop‑ups. Wander, listen, and support independent makers.
🎟️ Festival Info @brixtonvillage (Brixton Village)
🧩 Everything Else (community, food, workshops, markets, talks)
✨ Fri 14 Nov – Reggae Bingo @ Brixton Jamm
🕒 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 📍 Brixton Jamm
Bingo cards, dancehall riddims and plenty of prizes. Bring friends; expect call‑outs, sing‑backs and surprise rounds. 🎟️ Tickets @brixtonjamm (Brixton Jamm)
✨ Wednesday, 19th – We Are Many @ Bricks Brixton
6:00 PM–1:00 AM | Weekly live bands, jam session and resident DJs holding down a Brixton-heavy mix of jazz, afrobeat and dub. Co-run with Soothsayers and Youthsayers, We Are Many gives young local musicians stage time, confidence and a real crowd. Free entry, 2-for-1 cocktails early, live band from 9pm and jams rolling late.🎟️ More Info @we_are_many_00
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TheBccList Film & Theatre Guide
🎬 At The Ritzy (Brixton)
🍿 Thu–Wed, 13–19 Nov — One Battle After Another @ Ritzy
Paul Thomas Anderson sends Leonardo DiCaprio on a frantic father‑daughter search through counterculture shadows. Big chase sequences, sly humour, and a restless score keep the pace. It’s a conversation‑starter about loyalty and power, made to be seen with a vocal Brixton crowd. 🧪 Rotten Tomatoes: 94% 🎟️ Book Ritzy tickets
Rating and local listings confirmed via Rotten Tomatoes and Picturehouse. (Rotten Tomatoes)
🎭 On Stage at Brixton House
6–29 Nov – Housemates Returns: Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist @ Brixton House
A defiant, tender piece on Black queer identity. Four friends navigate love, faith, masculinity and survival in London, drawn from writer Emmanuel Akwafo’s life. Short and sharp at 75 minutes, it invites conversation—and community care—after curtain, with content warnings and resources available. 🎟️ Book Tickets
Brixton Discounts
The courtesan Brixton- Three courses of handcrafted Dim Sum and ninety minutes of free-flowing Prosecco for £45 every saturday.
Supercute Taproom and Brewhouse- Free beers this weekend for all Bcc readers and 20% off all drinks after (September promo).
Impact Brixton- Free £35 coworking trial day pass for new readers of TheBcclist who have never visited IB . One time application
Nuvola Pizza- Half-price pizza deal on Tuesdays at Nuvolapizza in Market Row, Brixton. Nuvolapizza is offering 50% off all pizzas on Tuesday.
Full Moon Designs - up to 50% Online sale and instore discounts on jewellery and homeware in August.
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