Newhampton Arts Centre in Wolverhampton will launch its summer music season this weekend with a special Block Party celebration.

Taking place on Saturday 8 June between 2pm - 5.15pm, the event is set to be a celebration of music, community, and good vibes. 

Performing will be the RBC Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, a lively band of talented young musicians represents a collaboration between the Jazz and Percussion departments at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. They play exciting salsa music for dancing and full-on entertainment, featuring drums, brass and authentic vocal performances.

Co-directed by RBC tutors Shanti Jayasinha and Sophie Hastings, this ensemble has become one of the most in-demand groups of its type in the Midlands, performing regularly at the Conservatoire’s own Eastside Jazz Club, and annually at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

Wolverhampton’s own master DJ Stewart Kendrick complements the orchestra with some funky tunes in between sets.

Tickets for the Block Party are available at newhamptonarts.co.uk, costing £5pp, which is redeemable at the bar.