Brixton Culture Capital | 28.11.2024
The BCC List: Shop local & share joy with Brixton this Christmas
As the holiday season fast approaches, let’s spread joy close to home by supporting Brixton’s incredible local businesses. Buying your Christmas presents locally not only brings unique and meaningful gifts to your loved ones but also strengthens our community, sustains local jobs, and keeps the spirit of Brixton thriving. Every purchase is a vote for the talented makers, shopkeepers, and entrepreneurs who make our neighbourhood so special. Let’s make this Christmas a celebration of Brixton’s vibrant culture and creativity! Here are some local Brixtonian businesses you should consider when gifting your loved ones:
My Signature Aroma: Founded in 2020 by Frank Kennedy and Dionne Palmer, My Signature Aroma was created to make niche fragrances more accessible and empower individuals to craft their own signature scent. You can find them in Brixton Market.
Diverse: Diverse is an award-winning, independent gift store based in the heart of Brixton, south London. Founded in 1999 by Anita Thorpe, it started life as a silver jewellery stall in Brixton's famous street market. Now located on Coldharbour Lane, Diverse sell work by local artists and makers and also stock a collection of Brixton-themed merchandise.
Ivy Nat: Based on Acre Lane, Ivy Nat offers a range of natural, organic and sustainable products. You can find a range of items available, from beauty and skincare to home goods.
Pempamsie: Pempamsie offer Natural products for hair and body, and products to assist you with your healthier lifestyle journey. Whatever your health goals are for the year why not stop by for your natural essentials and remedies. The Brixton branch can be found on Brixton Hill, but there are other branches in Walthamstow, Lewisham and Harlesden.
Full Moon Designs: At Full Moon Designs you will find unique, natural, one-off pieces of jewellery, all handmade in Brixton Village, London. From statement pieces to minimal delicate stones, each item is inspired by fashion and nature, with pieces to suit every occasion. Every item is handmade by artist and expert jewellery craftswoman, Carole Mourier.
Brixton Wholefoods: Located on Atlantic Road, opposite Clover’s, Brixton Wholefoods has been an important part of the community since 1982. They carry a broad range of specialist wholefoods and health foods including many hard to find items such as macca powder, stevia and moringa seeds.
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Support Local Brixton Innovators:
This Christmas, explore the vibrant culture of Brixton with the Very Puzzled Brixton Map Jigsaw Puzzle. Featuring 100 high-quality pieces, this colourful puzzle showcases Brixton’s wards, landmarks, and notable figures like Olive Morris and David Bowie.
Perfect for kids (5+) and adults, it’s an engaging way to learn about Brixton’s history and Caribbean roots while enjoying time with loved ones. The finished puzzle measures 52 x 37 cm, and is made from premium-grade cardboard with a glare-free finish.
Bring the spirit of Brixton into your home—order the Very Puzzled Brixton Puzzle today!
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CULTURE AND EVENTS
Hoots FREE ENTRY Xmas Market
Hootananny’s will be having a proper Xmas Knee's up with a market FULL of independent traders, Live Music, DJ's and Festive Street Food, mulled wine + more. Don’t miss out this Sunday, 1st December! Get your FREE ticket on DICE.
Events at Electric Brixton
Night Lovell
2nd December - 7pm
Canadian rapper/producer Night Lovell embraced a dark and mysterious style from the start, working with tense beats and haunting vocal samples. His lyrics skewed toward darkness and pain on much of his work, resulting in a viral hit with his first single and huge fanfare for his brooding full-length releases like 2016’s Red Teenage Melody.
DJ Adoni Live in London
1st December - 9pm
The number one Dominican DJ, DJ Adoni, is making his highly anticipated debut in London on December 1st, 2024, at the iconic Electric Brixton! Known for his electrifying performances and unmatched presence behind the mic, DJ Adoni is bringing the heat from Latin America straight to the UK.
O2 Academy Brixton in November:
Elderbrook
29th November 2024 - 7pm
Multi-talented producer, singer-songwriter and DJ, Elderbrook is an undeniable force in the electronic scene, and he’s back with incredible new music.
Jyoty
30th November 2024 - 7pm
Amsterdam-born, London-based DJ, Jyoty is one of the underground’s most loved figures, from her Boiler Room sessions to regular spots on Rinse FM, her music has made her a hot commodity, transforming dance floors all over the world.
Always Inside w/ Crazy Cousinz
Brixton Jamm - Friday 29th November
Crazy Cousinz started out as a classically trained pianist and saxophonist, and has since become a UK funky house veteran. Drawing on Timbaland and The Neptunes for inspiration in tracks such as ‘Bongo Jam’ and ‘No Way’, his 2008 hit ‘Do You Mind’ was sampled by Drake for ‘One Dance’.
Late Night Shopping
Market Row & Brixton Village - Thursday 28th November
Get down to Market Row for an evening of late-night shopping on Thursday, 28th November, with retailers staying open until 7pm. It’s the perfect chance to get ahead on your Christmas shopping, with loads of unique finds for anyone who loves sustainable and small businesses. Think vintage fashion, indie brands, eclectic homeware, tarnish-free statement jewellery, plants, and vinyl records—all under one roof.
TheBccList Film Guide: Must watch films at Ritzy Cinema
‘Tis the season to be cozied up and watching a new movie! There are plenty of new releases on at Brixton Ritzy this weekend. Check out the showtimes and treat yourself to a good watch this weekend!
Conclave (Release date: 29th November)
Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake--secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
Wicked (Release date: 22nd November)
A vivid reimagining of the classic The Wizard of Oz, Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz's most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good Witch. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her "wicked," introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself, a troubled man very unlike the one you may remember. As Elphaba, a passionate political activist if there ever was one, fights injustice and seeks to undo the mistakes of the past, dark secrets, and personal tragedies shape the history of Oz, paying homage to the classic Wizard of Oz story while simultaneously changing fans' understanding of it forever. A cautionary tale about love, friendship, and trust, Wicked effortlessly reveals that there are indeed two sides to every story.
All We Imagine As Light (Release Date: 29th November)
In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend. A trip to a beach town allows them to find a space for their desires to manifest.
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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