Sam Wise
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Sam Wise ✿
Saturday 25th April
Village Underground
Hailing from South London, Sam wise has quickly become one of the most differentiated and exciting artists to come out of the capital in some time. As a pivotal member of cult UK Hip-hop collective House of Pharaohs (whose fans include the likes of Frank Ocean and the late Virgil Abloh to name just a few) Sam has sold out shows across the country and gone on to collaborate with the likes of Knucks, Lord Apex, Octavian, 808ink, Kadiata and more.
His first official single ‘Lizzie’ transcended to become one of the most talked about underground releases of the last few years. 'Sorry You Were Saying’ includes features from Blanco, Miles from Kinshasa and Masterpeace, the mixtape features everything that makes Sam one of the most talked about British artists of late; witty, storytelling, impeccable flows and a fluid approach to genre and tone. Additionally, Sam joined forces with designer Jobe Burns (of Concrete Objects) to create the artwork for the mixtape. Taking inspiration from the structure of tribal African masks, the duo created a sculptural time capsule of Wise as an animated resin sculpture.
2021 saw Sam release well received mixtape ‘Free Game’ and sell out multiple UK dates on his ‘Free Game’ Tour.
This year again, the Ninety One Living Room stage is curated by internationally renowned record label, artist incubator and not-for-profit organisation Jazz Re:freshed.
After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, pioneering grassroots jazz organisation Jazz re:freshed are partnering once again with Brick Lane Jazz Festival from 25th-27th April 2025. Jazz re:freshed has been at the forefront of the UK jazz scene for the pas two decades, elevating, amplifying and spotlighting the breadth of talented young artists from across the musical spectrum to reach new audiences.
As a non-profit dedicated to creating fun, inclusive and affordable spaces for the advancement of the music, the organisation has provided crucial early career support for the likes of Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective and many more now making waves on the world stage. Built on the foundations of its weekly residency, Jazz re:freshed has grown into a multi-faceted arts organisation and cultural institution, comprising of band development programs, DJ Club nights, multiple partnerships, an award-winning record label and a paradigm shifting international showcasing initiative.
Brick Lane Jazz Festival is joining forces with Tomorrow’s Warriors as our charity partner for the 2026 edition of the festival. We have worked together to create a unique opportunity to give back to the music community, having an impactful and lasting effect on the emerging UK Jazz talent. Donate now by clicking below: