As London Fashion Week comes to a close, the city is set to receive a vibrant burst of colour, rhythm, and bold self-expression. This Sunday, from 5:30 PM to 11 PM, Bread & Butter in Shoreditch will transform into the focal point of an exhilarating cultural event as Baile Funk Culture (BFC) collaborates with Clash Magazine for a unique afterparty. This occurrence goes beyond just music; it celebrates the Brazilian spirit that has influenced global culture—an eruption of rhythms, fashion, and identity transmitting the unstoppable energy of Brazil’s streets directly into the creative core of London.
From the Favela to Fashion Week
In recent years, Baile Funk Culture has been shaking up London’s underground scene. Founded by two Brazilian women eager to share their story far from their homeland, BFC has evolved into a dynamic platform that integrates music, art, dance, and community. Their iconic parties are renowned for their surprising moments—live musicians, capoeiristas, and dancers intertwining with powerful basslines and exuberant chaos.
Their impact goes beyond nightlife. Earlier this year, they released their inaugural documentary, Baile Funk Culture – The Beginning, produced by Santano Productions (a partnership between Angolan creative Henrique Sungo and Filipe Anjos from São Tomé and Príncipe). The film outlines BFC’s evolution from an idea to a flourishing cultural collective dedicated to upholding the ethos of grassroots funk, fostering community, and utilizing art as a means for social change.
The Soundtrack of Resistance & Joy
The evening's lineup reflects BFC’s philosophy: diverse, fearless, and deeply rooted in African heritage. Anticipate everything from baile funk to amapiano, bashment to garage, all united by a common spirit of rebellion and joy.
DJ AL (Alison Menengussi): Hailing from Espírito Santo and now in London, DJ AL has been making waves in the funk scene since 2019. A DJ and producer, she merges 130–150 BPM beats with global influences, crafting a distinctive sound that energizes dance floors while spreading the essence of Brazilian funk across the globe. Representing the favela and its culture, DJ AL is the new face of funk beyond Brazil.
Taigo Rezende: A DJ, music producer, and songwriter from Espírito Santo, currently based in London. He shares the essence of Brazilian Funk and Funk Capixaba throughout Europe, having begun his journey at just 15, playing at school events and birthday parties. With a lifelong connection to music—starting with keyboard lessons at 8 before transitioning to CDJs and MPCs—Taigo’s upbringing in a rich variety of rhythms has shaped his exceptional sound today.
Don Lino: A Brazilian DJ and producer, he mixes baile funk with electronic and global club sounds. Having lived in Italy, Spain, and now the UK, his sets merge different cultures with heavy bass, delivering raw street energy to the dancefloor.
NICO: A versatile DJ from North West London who skillfully combines Hip-Hop, Bashment, Garage, Amapiano, and Baile Funk. His energetic sets have made him a prominent figure in the London music scene, with performances at major festivals such as Wireless and Outlook.
NeguBanks: An artist from Bahia, born and raised in Salvador. He grew up surrounded by music and art, experiences that shaped his identity and ignited his creativity. His journey embodies Bahia’s cultural richness, captured in productions that reflect the city’s dynamic energy, street influences, and the diverse sounds of his childhood. More than just a host and producer, NeguBanks is a genuine storyteller, weaving the rhythms and narratives of his homeland into his work.
DÄMO: An Amapiano DJ making waves in London, recognized for his distinctive song selection and smooth transitions that electrify the dancefloor. With performances for JIKA, Amapiano Land, and events in Portugal and Brazil, he is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting new DJs in the scene.
BenLouko: A multi-genre DJ who splits his time between London and Brazil. His mixes are always heavy on bass and eclectic, guaranteed to ignite any dancefloor, covering everything from Afro-House, Baile Funk, Amapiano, Kuduro, Gqom, and more.
T.J. Ferro: An artist who started his musical journey in high school in Trindade. With a background that's part Trini and part Jamaican, he now resides in the UK. His music draws deeply from the culture that influenced him, blending Caribbean sounds into uplifting tracks designed to inspire positivity and connect with the youth. Through his music, T.J. Ferro aims to share his heritage while promoting unity.
DJ Tanya2Much: An eclectic DJ based in London mixing an array of sounds from different genres—Amapiano, RnB, Funky House, Afrobeats, Garage, Baile Funk, and beyond—through your soundwaves
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