Banger Factory Records Showcase
| Kinetika Bloco | |
|---|---|
| Christ-Stephane Boizi | |
| Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation | |
| Rachael Cohen Trio | |
| Ruben Fox: 'In Two Minds' Album Launch Ft Deschanel Gordon | |
| Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory | |
| Jake Zaitz (DJ) |
Banger Factory Records Showcase. A celebration of the London jazz community featuring an all star line up inc. Kinetika Bloco, Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet, Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation, Rachael Cohen Trio, Ruben Fox & Deschanel Gordon duo, as well as Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory, each telling their story.
Banger Factory Records burst onto the scene in 2021 and has rapidly established itself as a label that epitomises the vibrancy, energy, and talent of London’s music scene. Spreading love and good vibes, championing community and ultimately shaping the future of music that transcends genres, genders and borders.
The showcase will be a journey through BFR with music from its latest releases and an all-star line up of young lions, veterans of today’s British Jazz and a spotlight on the new generation of creators.
You will be listening to the incredible talents and work of Kinetika Bloco, Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet, Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation, Rachael Cohen Trio, Ruben Fox | Deschanel Gordon Duo and Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory.
This unique event offers a fantastic chance for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds, the opportunity to experience the cutting edge of live jazz music, celebrating an incredible musical community in a setting that’s both electrifying and welcoming. With DJs, panel discussions and a vibrant multi-stage showcase.
“My aspiration for the label is that it will inspire and empower those within the community and provide a platform for uncovering new artists and up-and-coming musicians, enabling them to not only hone and finesse their craft but to innovate, flourish and realise their full artistic potential, ultimately shaping the future of music beyond genres, genders and borders.” – Mark Kavuma
This event will last for approximately six hours with intervals.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets for attendees aged under 30 are available for certain shows. To purchase an ‘Under 30s’ ticket, please choose the ‘Under 30s’ price type when selecting your ticket(s). If the option does not appear, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out or are not available for this performance. Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue. The £10 offer does not apply to premium price categories.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Kinetika Bloco
Kinetika Bloco: an exuberant mix of young brass and woodwind players, drummers, steel pan and dancers all in costume creating a ‘unique new British Carnival sound with a decidedly London edge’. BBC Radio 2.
Christ-Stephane Boizi Sextet
Christ-Stephane Boizi: an exciting new voice on the London Jazz scene. Christ-Stephane’s music bridges the gap between jazz’s rich heritage and its future. His sextet brings a vibrant, infectious energy to every stage.
Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation
Pete Horsfall & Electric Relaxation: critically acclaimed trumpet player and vocalist Pete Horsfall, renowned for his distinctive musical style. “Electric Relaxation represents my continuing and passionate engagement with the entire continuum of jazz – past, present and future.” Electric Relaxation delves into jazz, instrumental hip-hop, ambient electronic soundscapes and free improvisation.
Rachael Cohen Trio
Rachael Cohen Trio: a force to be reckoned with for the past five years. Their unique sound is crafted around Cohen’s original music, with carefully selected standards making an appearance, shrouded in cleverly written arrangements. Featuring long time musical peer Jason Brown, the trio is a rotating cast of exciting International players.
Ruben Fox | Deschanel Gordon Duo
Ruben Fox | Deschanel Gordon Duo: A rising star on the UK and US jazz scene, saxophonist Ruben Fox has already performed with legends including Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Roy Hargrove and Barry Harris, as well as other upcoming artists of his generation such as Reuben James and Mark Kavuma. Launching his upcoming duo release on BFR.
Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory
Recently named Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2025 Jazz FM Awards and Jazz Ensemble of the year at the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2025, Mark Kavuma has a unique and distinctive trumpet sound. His collective, The Banger Factory has become defining sound in UK jazz. Contingent upon bringing the people a good time and featuring some of the most gifted and engaging musicians on the scene.
Jake Zaitz (DJ)
Jake Zaitz is an internationally renowned guitarist, record producer, writer, avid record collector and Snakestone Records founder. He has been a featured DJ with the Banger Factory at their six-year residency at Brixton’s POW and also performed at London’s premiere Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s, EDF London Jazz Festival and 91 Brick Lane. His eclectic LP collection will take you from hardest grooving bop and soul jazz cuts, to hippest 60s mod smashers, Motown soul and R&B to funkiest disco exciters.