Sam GreenwoodLondon’s E1 venue unveils lineups for its much anticipated return, with industry heavyweights like Ben Klock, Ellen Alien, DJ Stingray, Âmé (live), Sasha, Pioneer, Recondite, FJAAK, Patrice Bäumel and DVS1 confirmed to play the East London party mecca.
From 25th June, E1 will host events through the summer, culminating in the first of their 2021 ‘E1 Presents’ series. E1 have curated a lineup of electronic music’s finest, with Âmé’s first live UK performance for over a year and DJ sets from Recondite, Jimi Jules and Alinka on Saturday 7th August. Saturday 21st August sees the original Queen of techno, Ellen Alien topping a dynamic bill of artists with Rebekah, DVS1, Cormac and MARRØN and Theo Nasa also confirmed.
Meanwhile, on Friday 20th, E1 partner, Volt hosts an all-night session with I Hate Models, Hector Oats and VTSS. Offering unmissable dancefloor action through the peak of August bank holiday, E1 has lined up FJAAK, DJ Stingray 313 and Sedef Adasi on Friday 27th whilst partner show, Pioneer Plays, sees veteran producer Pioneer takes control for an extended six-hour set on Sunday 29th August, with support from Supa D, Coldsteps, Buskin and more.
Kicking September off, E1 presents a headline set from legendary DJ Sasha, with support from Patrice Bäumel and Jeremy Olander on Friday 3rd. Groove laden techno is the order of the day on Friday 10th September as industry linchpin, Ben Klock headlines, with support from a star studded cast of rising talent in the form of Adiel, Blasha & Allatt, Bambounou and Nene H. Saturday 11th September welcomes leading LGBTQIA+ party, Little Gay Brother for a very special Pride Weekend party.
From globally renowned figures to grassroots London institutions, and a dedicated policy to host some of London’s most prominent LGBTQIA+ promoters, E1 is proud to provide a platform for the city’s truly diverse communities. As a sign of their commitment to promote diversity, E1 has launched a new initiative where they will be tracking and publishing data on the venue’s programming diversity every quarter (3 months). E1 sees this, alongside their work with valued community partners, as a strong statement of intent to their continued progress as an inclusive venue, #justforyoulondon
