As excitement builds in the city ahead of this weekend’s Africa Oyé at Sefton Park, the official pre- and after-parties have been announced.
Africa Oyé began more than three decades ago in 1992 as a series of gigs in the city centre. It is now one of the city's most loved annual events, attracting artists and attendees from across the world. The festival is heading into its 31st year boasting a line-up of live acts, DJs and workshops for everyone to enjoy.
The selection of pre- and after-parties that take place on the Africa Oyé festival weekend have become a staple part of the Oyé experience in recent years. All the official pre- and after-parties support Africa Oyé and contribute to the charity, helping their mission to keep the festival free and open to all.
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Take a look at what's on offer between June 16 and 18 across Liverpool venues.
Friday, June 16:
Taking place at The African Caribbean Centre from 4pm to 6pm, Boogie Days Disco are hosting an official pre-party for Africa Oyé. It said: “This is a space for you, for families to be together and to connect creatively. Let go of the week, destress and have fun!
“There'll be dance routines with Maxine Brown, and Felix Ngindu will be drumming; come and get into the Oyé vibe. Featuring:
- A safe space to move freely
- Dance routines
- Bubbles
- Parachute time
- Scarf dances
- Bring your own snacks or purchase on site
- FREE Bottomless squash available for those who bring their own bottles...
- B ring your own food
- Gluten Free Pie Company
- F ace painting
- Over-18s - feel free to bring your own booze
You can buy tickets here.
Address: The African Caribbean Centre, Liverpool, L8 8ND
Saturday, June 17:
Hosted at 24 Kitchen Street by JSCP and Shabba Party from 8pm til late, this after-party will bring you “a blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggae and Dancehall from Capital Extra DJ Ras Kwame, Manchester's Ms Dee, and a roster of local support!”
Lineup:
- Ras Kwame
- Ms Dee, Tizzle
- Papu Raf
- DJ Shenice
You can buy tickets here.
Address: 24 Kitchen Street, Liverpool, L1 0AN
Cool Guy Entertainment presents the Africa Oyé Official After Party at The African Caribbean Centre from 9pm to 3am. The event features: “BBC 1xtra legend, Robbo Ranx in the building. Manchester's Top Shellaz Alliance DJ Silva and Liverpool's very own DJ ZEKE & DJ CHENTO.”
You can buy tickets here. Pay on the door is also available.
Address: The African Caribbean Centre, Liverpool, L8 8ND
Head down to Handyman on Smithdown Road from 6pm to 1am for ‘world Funk, Afrobeat and Zouk’. Disco Africa returns to the back room of Handymans for ‘another halcyon night of high-energy Afrocentric boogie’.
Lineup:
- Dharma Collective
- Laura Weaver
- Mono Mondo DJs
- + Special Guest TBA
Entry to this event is free, however there is a limited capacity.
Address: Handyman, Liverpool, L15 3JL
Sunday, June 18:
100th Monkey at Sefton Park Cricket Club presents the official Africa Oyé drum and bass after party from 9pm to 2am. First they are hosting the Trenchtown stage at Africa Oyé in Sefton Park from 7.30pm to 9pm on the Festival Sunday.
Then take a short walk over to the Sefton Park Cricket Club which is five minutes away - where they'll have the ‘best selectors in the area smashing it out over the admirable Liverpool 'Yeno Tha' sound system’.
Lineup:
DJs
- Andee J
- Buddha
- Yeno Tha Takeover
- Snath
- Joey
MCs
- Cox
- Stylie
- Lady Soul
- Senci
Live on Percussion
- Shadz
You can buy tickets here.
Address: Sefton Park Cricket Club, Liverpool, L17 1AP
All weekend:
Kelly's Dispensary on Smithdown Road is hosting three parties this Oyé weekend. Join them for the warm up on Friday night and then the after parties on Saturday and Sunday night. The events are fundraising for both Africa Oyé and Ghana-based charity, Umoja Inclusive Development.
It said: “Expect the heaviest original Afro beats to the finest Afro tinged Disco, Funk & House grooves provided by Kelly's residents from Disco Festival, Hustle & Laces Out Fest crews plus special guests from both Oyé's Trenchtown & Freetown Stages.”
You can get free queue jump tickets here.
Address: Kelly's Dispensary, Liverpool, L15 3JR
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