Brixton Culture Capital | 14.12.2024
The BCC List: Festive, Fierce, and Full of Flavour
Brixton's famous Electric Avenue, immortalised in the 1981 Eddy Grant song "Electric Avenue," gets particularly festive during the Christmas season. The street, which was one of the first market streets to be electrically lit in London in the late 19th century, comes alive with holiday lights and decorations. During Christmas, the multicultural community of Brixton transforms the area with a unique blend of holiday celebrations, featuring Caribbean, African, and traditional British Christmas traditions. Local traders often decorate their shopfronts, and the market becomes a vibrant hub of seasonal activity, with street performances, holiday markets, and community gatherings that reflect the area's diverse cultural heritage.
The street's historical significance combined with its modern-day festive spirit makes it a particularly interesting place to experience Christmas in London.
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CULTURE AND EVENTS
JUST VIBEZ Family Christmas DAYVIBEZ
Sunday 15th December 12noon - 4pm
Pop Brixton - Brixton station road SW9 8PQ
Heated and Covered area of pop Brixton - Get your tickets early! Steel pan, family games, dance competitions, face painters and great FOOD!Food on sale include jerk chicken, vegan roti, pastelles, curry goat, doubles plus Sorrel and Ginger Beer! Bring the little ones and elders for an afternoon of Caribbean Carnival fun!@Justvibez on instagram for more info
We are giving away 2 sets of Family tickets on behalf of the BCC List! DM on Instagram @JustVibez and mention the BCC list for a chance to win 2 Adult and 2 Children tickets.
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Events at Electric Brixton
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
13th December - 6.30pm
For the uninitiated, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is THE punk super- group and cover band extraordinaire of 2024. Consisting of punk legends, John Reis, guitarist and lead vocals for Rocket from the Crypt, the celebrated scamp Joey
Cape from Lagwagon on guitar, Pinch from The Damned, on the skins. Add to our crew Fat Mike, master bassist from NOFX and CJ Ramone from a little band you may have heard of, The Ramones, rounded out by the incomparable crooner, Spike Slawson.
And So I Watch You From Afar & Delta Sleep
15th December - 6pm
And So I Watch You From Afar were born from freezing cold winters on the northernmost tip of Ireland. They play raw, charging, experimental music that is hard to define. Sometimes angular and noisy, sometimes pulsing, euphoric, overwhelming. The joy, the power, the escapism found in their live shows is fabled. In 2006 they jumped in the van and didn’t stop. Across Europe, USA, Russia, Asia, Central America, and Australia, touring relentlessly, they’ve slowly built a cult following around the world. Their albums are uncompromising and exploratory. The true spirit of independence, the definition of DIY, of realness and resolve.
O2 Academy Brixton in December:
Gig For Gaza
13th December - 6pm
Crosstown Concerts will be hosting a special charity fundraiser for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Curated by Paul Weller, the night will feature performances from Primal Scream, Kneecap, Liam Bailey, Paloma Faith, Lowkey and Paul himself, alongside guest speakers and short films.
Shed Seven
14th December - 6pm
Shed Seven head out a very special 30th-anniversary tour, delivering a career-spanning set, as well as tracks from their acclaimed No.1 album A Matter of Time.
TheBccList Film Guide: Must watch films at Ritzy Cinema This Weekend
Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto: Interstella 5555
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 88%
Interstella 5555 tells the story of the abduction of an alien music band by an evil human character who has dark plans. The hour-long film was cut into music videos to accompany Daft Punk’s album Discovery, and is rare to see in its original form in cinemas. The film will be immediately followed by a curated selection of iconic Daft Punk videos from directors including Spike Jonze, Michel Gondry, Seb Janiak, Roman Coppola, and Warren Fu.
Queer
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 76%
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. The arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
FILM CLUB: The Apartment (1960)
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 93%
C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) is a downtrodden office clerk who courts favour with the executives in his office by giving them the key to his apartment for their extramarital flings. Among them is his callous boss, who Baxter eventually learns is using his place to sleep with Miss Kubelik (Shirley Maclaine), the sweet elevator operator he's loved from afar. After Sheldrake coldly dumps the vulnerable young woman, she winds up in Baxter's apartment, giving the clerk the opportunity to win the woman of his dreams – but possibly lose his job.
BccList DISCOUNTS
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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