Arkestra

The story starts in the name, inspired by jazz futurist Sun Ra & his band 'The Arkestra'. Ra's avant-garde approach to music, philosophy, performance, theatrics and constant innovation changed the course of history. Today Arkestra champions this way of creative thinking to push the boundaries on how live and digital experiences can be enjoyed. Brothers Tom and Ed developed Arkestra in 2018. Born out of a love for music, food, art and their travels around the world in search for sounds, tastes and lively spaces. Arkestra began as a travelling pop-up event, starting in a Tottenham Hale photography studio, with a 4-course dinner and art exhibition accompanied by live jazz & funk bands. The popularity of this first event led to a series of sold out monthly live music and supper club events across London through 2018-2019. Soon alcohol, travel, retail and venue brands began to see the value of being involved as sponsors, and Arkestra Presents as a vehicle for brands to communicate to their audiences was conceived. As rare vinyl DJs they take their unique brand of world funk and extensive record collection to clubs, festivals and private events around the UK & Europe.