Join a celebration of global club sounds and community at the Southbank Centre with Our Heartbeats DJ Crew

Rooted in the belief of music’s ability to bring people together and defy narratives, Our HeartBeats DJ crew create a space where culture, migration and identity collide on the dance floor.

Our HeartBeats is a community-led DJ training and performance platform rooted in the belief that music has the power to unite, empower and challenge narratives. Championing young DJs from refugee and displaced backgrounds, the programme creates pathways into London’s music scene while celebrating the diverse musical identities of its artists.

At this event, newly trained DJs from the latest Our HeartBeats cohort will perform their first public sets, supported by alumni artists who have gone on to perform at festivals, venues and radio stations across London and beyond. Special guest DJs will also join the line-up.

About Our Heartbeats

Part of Southbank Centre’s Refugee Week 2026 programme, presented in partnership with Counterpoints Arts, this event responds to this year’s theme of ‘courage’ – welcoming audiences to connect across cultures through music and shared celebration.

Our HeartBeats began during Refugee Week 2024 in collaboration with the Southbank Centre and has since grown into an independent Community Interest Company supporting emerging artists through workshops, mentoring and performance opportunities. Find out more about Our Heartbeats.