First Thursdays: NikNak live with support from I AM FYA
Thursday 4 April, 7-11pm
Leadworks
Tickets £9 / £6 (concession) – book here

NikNak is an artist known for her creative and boundary-breaking work, who has gained worldwide recognition with her unusual albums, remixes, and engaging performances. In 2020, she made history as the first Black turntablist to receive the prestigious Oram Award. Not limited to any one genre or role, NikNak is an experimental composer, sound designer, DJ, and electronic artist. With multiple releases, collaborations, and live shows, NikNak stands out for her unique style. Featured in various publications as a rising star, NikNak continues to advance the boundaries of sound innovation with her complex and singular approach to turntables and spatial music production.

I AM FYA has been mesmerising audiences across the UK and beyond with her distinctive collision of live sample manipulation, experimental yet soulful vocals, and full spectrum sonic arrangements. Her performance has recently been described as “Barbadian bass science and undefinable grandeur”.

This is a First Thursdays event in collaboration with Queer District Collective and Minerva.

The Joyous Thing: Outlands Network member-led event
Friday 5 April, 12-4pm
KARST
Free, all welcome