Nubiyan Twist

20:30

21:30

A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, Latin, soul, reggae and dance music

About

Expect ultra-tight musicianship and a powerful 9-piece, big band sound. Nubiyan Twist will be taking the headliner slot at First Light’s Sunlight Stage on Saturday 21st June to close the beachfront programme whilst the sun goes down…

Alongside their own headline tours, they’ve performed at Glastonbury, Wilderness, Green Man, We Out Here, WOMAD, Shambala, Love Supreme, Boomtown and many more.

“Joyous, beautiful and rich” NPR

“When this nine-piece collective find their flame – it burns brightly”Rolling Stone

“Absolutely thrills and excites. Album of the year? Who can say, but, yes. It probably will be” Louder Than War

“The band maintain their groove and social conscience, as hands-in-the-air joyful as they are cathartic and righteous” Jazzwise

“Sponging up global grooves and making some of the catchiest jazz music this country has to offer”Notion

“An absolutely joyous listen” Bandcamp Daily

Date

June 21, 2025

Time Slot

20:30 – 21:30

Stage/Venue
  • Sunlight Stage
Event Type
  • Music
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