About this Event
Looking for a cool Christmas party setting!? Join the warm creative vibes Upstairs at the Ritzy in the heart of Brixton !
Prepare to mix, blend and be Seduced by Art and R’n’B the perfect Saturday doing something just for you.
Come solo (you’ll definitely make connections), bring your date, partner, besties or family for a night of creative fun.
What about a Team Christmas social !?
We’re bringing you an evening where your favourite Hip Hop & R’n’B classics inspire creative expression.
Check out highlights from our past events:
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Our paint party is all about expression. With guidance from our co-founder and artist Sal Freckles & guest artist The Artful Fro, you’ll unleash your inner artist while painting along to the tunes that uplift and span generations.
No experience needed; whether you’re a beginner or an art lover, were in hand with tips, hints and creative ideas to help you build your skills and create your very own picture.
🎨 All materials provided, and of course you take your masterpiece home.
Setting the musical tone is award-winning Hip Hop DJ and original Choice FM radio presenter DJ 279, spinning a vibrant mix of Hip Hop & R’n’B classics to keep your head nodding while you paint.
He even takes requests! :-)
Think…
Total • Jodeci • Biggie • Missy Elliott • Guy • Snoop • Joe • Janet Jackson • Ja Rule • Ashanti • 112 • Faith Evans • Jadakiss • Tiny Toni Tone • Brandy ++
The Upstairs bar is the perfect spot to grab a drink, mingle and soak up the creative energy from 7pm
And the fun continues …
Once the painting session wraps up at 9.30, the dancefloor opens for the afterparty til 1AM (your paint ticket gains you free entry)
Stick around, and have a boogie as DJ 279 drops those classic tracks (plus a few new gems).
What’s not to like?
What to Expect
🎶 Hip Hop & R’n’B all night with DJ 279 on the turntables
🎨 Guided paint session (7 – 9:30PM) with Salfreckles & Artful Fro
🍹 Cool Upstairs bar & balcony for drinks and mingling
🎉 A vibrant evening where music and art fuse into a feel-good experience
Spaces for the paint session are limited , early bird tickets are discounted.
Not feeling the painting? No problem.
Order yourself an Afterparty Only ticket and join us later for a boogie.
The Upstairs Bar will be open all evening, and the dancefloor opens to all ticket holders at 9:30PM once the paint session wraps up.
Paint session (7–9:30PM): Ages 14+ afterparty 18+
Follow for updates:
@seduced_by_art @seduced_by_rnb
@sal_freckles @jaymorally__da__creator
@numberman279
@upstairsritzy
Questions to :
[email protected]
paint party
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Running order Paint Party
Info: When you arrive at 7.00, grab yourself a drink at the Upstairs bar if you wish, then head upstairs to the gallery space and settle yourself at an easel, Paints, brushes and a canvas will be provided for each of you. You will be guided through the process by Salfreckles & Jay Da Creator, whilst DJ 279 plays the music to inspire your creation! Feel free to stay on and party from 9.30pm when the other ticket holders will join us in the gallery space....
brushes down!
🕑: 09:20 PM - 09:30 PM
brushes down to make room for the dancefloor
Info: we will pack up the easels and collect your brushes etc, Bar staff will clear the tables away, so put your art to the side to dry off, grab a drink from the bar, and get that fancy footwork going... as DJ 279 takes us all the way to 1am....
After Party
🕑: 09:30 PM - 01:00 AM
After Party
Info: DJ 279 will continue spinning a lovely array of Hip Hop & RnB 80s, 90s, 00s old skool classics and nice newbies until 1am. If you wanted to arrive a little early, you can make your way to the Upstairs bar (follow signs heading up for screen 5), take a seat in the bar from 8pm onwards and enjoy the music with some drinks and a chat before you head up to the dancefloor when the paint party finishes at 9.30pm.....the party goes on until 1am
Event venue & nearby stays
Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton Oval, London, United Kingdom
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.