Full programme
Music: Music Programmed by NATIVE Sound System (featuring Play Piem)
Level 1 Bridge
18.00–21.30
NATIVE Sound System brings a fresh twist to the hall parties that have defined the British-Nigerian music experience through the years, with a special Tate Late edition of Till Day Break, their signature African Dance Music night curated by co-founder Sholz. Founded by the team behind The NATIVE, the influential African media platform telling stories from the global Black diaspora through music, content, and IRL experiences, NATIVE Sound System continues to shape the sound of contemporary African culture.
Joining the line-up is London-based sound-system Play Piem, founded by K9, whose nights have redefined the Black British alternative scene amid London’s rapidly evolving nightlife As a DJ, Sholz has played international festivals including Afro Nation and DLT Malta, and as a producer, he’s collaborated with contemporary African music flag-bearers like ODUMODUBLVCK, Tiwa Savage and Ayra Starr.
Music: Music and Performance Programmed by NATIVE Records
South Tanks, Blavatnik Building, Level 0
18.00–21.30
Join Lagos-based label NATIVE Records for an exclusive live performance and DJ set in the iconic South Tanks. Full line-up coming soon.
Music: Music Programmed by FF Projects
Corner Bar, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1
18.00–21.30
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FF Projects presents Nigeria Now, a musical celebration of contemporary Nigerian culture, with live DJ sets across the Corner Bar and Terrace Bar. Inspired by the legacy of Nigerian modernism, the evening explores how its impact continues to shape today’s sounds and cultural expression.
Catch an all-night set from JJess. JJess, is a London-based DJ, curator, music researcher and broadcaster working at the intersections of music, media and community. She is the founder of Dancefloor Theory, a multi-dimensional platform and research project that explores the intersectionality of the Black British experience and electronic music. Having toured with PinkPantheress and produced radio for Sampha, she was named an artist to watch by The Face Magazine in 2024 for her authentic, community driven approach to sound and storytelling.
Music: Music Programmed by FF Projects
Terrace Bar, Blavatnik Building, Level 1
18.00–21.30
Catch sets from Tone and Sample Chief. Tone is an accomplished DJ and broadcaster with an NTS Radio residency. Her show ‘Diaspora Distins’, previously on Worldwide FM and now Oroko, showcases talent from the African continent and global Black diaspora. She spent three years heading up gal-dem’s music content and has appearances on NTS, Rinse, Balamii, Foundation FM, Radio 1Xtra and more. Tone’s selections span across the motherland, the diaspora and soulful percussive sounds in the pockets that fall in between.
Sample Chief is a global platform dedicated to celebrating African music, history, and culture, with a mission to promote music knowledge and discovery. Stories and research are shared across digital channels, while special projects and immersive live moments allow Sample Chief’s community to collectively dive deeper into the world of African music and culture.
Workshop: Food is Medicine – Collage and Drawing the Language of Food with Chiizii
Blavatnik Building, Level 2
18.00–21.30
In this masterclass artist Chiizii will guide you through collage and drawing as creative tools for exploring personal food cultures and memories. You’ll learn how to use Chiizii’s process of collage as highlighting and drawing as note-taking, to translate experience into visual language. Chiizii is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher with a practice grounded in painting, collage, and textile design. Her work is deeply informed by Igbo, Nigerian and broader African experiences.
Talks: 10 Minute Talks
Various times, throughout the building
Join Ten Minute Talks and meet volunteers and staff from across Tate who bring our artworks to life as they share personal insights and fresh perspectives into works from the collection.
Workshop: Tate Draw
Starr Foyer, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1 and Blavatnik Building, Level 3
18.00–21.30
Head to our drawing desks and bring your creations to life with digital sketch pads. Tate Draw is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
