The Oxjam Brixton Takeover 2012

Event information

The Oxjam Brixton Takeover is back for its third year running and promises to be the best showcase of local live talent yet!

With a focus on the very best of local live talent helping to make a global impact by raising money for Oxfam, expect anything from spoken word, comedy and cabaret to reggae, electro and music with a tropical twist all delivered by outstanding local artists.

Venues supporting the Takeover so far are:

The Dogstar, 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LQ

Brixton institution The Dogstar will be hosting a full on bass n' beats event covering anything from spoken word to beat poetry right through to drum n' bass into the early hours.

Noise London

Rosko John

Grizzly

The Phony King of England

Too Many Ts

Klumzy Tung

Potent Whisper

Roundhouse Poetry Collective

Market House, 443 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LN

Market House brings a tropical vibe to the beginning of winter for this year's event with horn blowing Brazilian music and plenty of DJs to keep you dancing into the night.

! Bombo Tropical ! DJs

Jimmy Dynamite (DJ)

K Starr (DJ)

Frank Addai (DJ)

Kalina (DJ)

Sash Kuttah (DJ)

Melting Pot Jam All Stars

Tribo (percussion workshop)

Kaff Bar, 64-68 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London, SW9 8PY

The smallest of our venues and likely to be one of the most fun! Kaff will be showcasing everything from spoken word, comedy to acoustic sets and cabaret. They'll be cake too!

Emma Divine

David Goo

Miss Giddy Heights

Marcus Reeves

Nathan Persad

Horse and Louis

Brixton Book Jam

Poltroon

The Windmill, 22 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton, London, SW2 5BZ

A little further out of town, but well worth the walk - running an all-dayer with an array of live bands all locally sourced.

Beaty Heart

Morton Valence

The Hobos

Blue Balloon

Misty Miller

Upstairs at The Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Brixton, London, SW2 1JG

One of our super venues for this year's Takeover. Upstairs at the Ritzy will be hosting Jamaican music for your pleasure all day long.

DJ Zinc Fence

James Messam

Hayereyah

Skillosophi

El Crisis

Mr Gee

Quadrille dancers

Borderline Band

London City Reggae Choir

More acts TBA

You can keep up to date with everything Brixton Oxjam by visiting our Facebook page or following us on Twitter.

Read more about Oxjam on the official website.

Thanks for your support! We look forward to seeing you!
The pick up point for wristbands will be The Dogstar.