Art of sound: Auntie Flo
The Academicians’ Room DJ sessions
Friday 6 October 2017 8 - 11pm
The Academicians’ Room, The Keeper’s House, Royal Academy of Arts
Free, booking required.
We welcome Brian d’Souza, aka Auntie Flo, founder and resident DJ at Highlife parties who will showcase his unparalleled fusion of electronic and world influences through his "Afro-futurist" sound.
Auntie Flo has toured extensively. His festival appearances include Glastonbury, T in the Park, MoMA PS1, Lovebox, Dimensions, Garden Festival, Latitude and many more. His DJ appearances include Panorama Bar, Trouw, Fabric, D-Edge and former residencies at Glasgow’s Sub Club and London’s Plastic People. He has also performed two live sessions for BBC Radio 1, four Boiler Room broadcasts and released a variety of DJ mixes for the likes of Resident Advisor, BBC 6 Music and Beats in Space NYC.
Auntie Flo also presents a monthly radio show on London’s Rinse FM. Guests have included Axel Boman, Gilb’r and Soul Clap. Listen to a taster of Auntie Flo here.
This event is open to members of The Academicians’ Room, Friends of the Royal Academy and the general public. RSVP required.
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Art of sound
A brand new series of Friday night DJ sessions taking place in the Academicians’ Room this autumn.
We’ve asked some of our favourite London-based DJs to dive into their archives for a series of unique club nights in the heart of the Royal Academy. Throughout autumn, DJs from a wide range of musical backgrounds will take over the Academicians’ Room, sharing their personal favourites as well as the hidden gems they’ve discovered on their musical journeys.
The Academicians’ Room
An exclusive private members club for artists and art lovers.
The Academicians’ Room is a place to feel at home; a place to come together in a club setting designed exclusively for members. The club room in the Keeper’s House began life in 1883 as an architectural gallery, before becoming the favourite haunt of the Academy’s artists as a private members club. The room has now entered a new phase in its rich history, with a fresh look by the renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Vintage furnishings now create the intimate, bohemian ambience of an artist’s drawing room. It’s a vibrant and relaxed haven in the heart of Mayfair, join as a member and enjoy the company of this special artistic community.
RA250: “After Dark” triple private view
Saturday 14 October 2017
7 — midnight
Enjoy three landmark exhibitions at a special edition of our private views – all in support of the RA’s fundraising appeal to complete the largest redevelopment in its history. Explore Matisse in the Studio, Jasper Johns and Dalí / Duchamp away from the crowds until midnight, and step into the themes of the exhibitions through live music, entertainment and themed food and drink available to purchase