futuretense: JayaHadADream + Jay Malakhi
Roll with the rhymes from two up-and-coming rap artists in an evening of lyrical storytelling at this edition of our free twice-monthly gigs.
Jamaican-Irish rapper JayaHadADream has an introspective and gritty style, heavily influenced by grime and a range of hip-hop. Raised in Cambridge, and formerly a teacher, she brings authenticity and vulnerability to her lyrics, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery. Her distinctive sound combines raw storytelling with emotive performances, accompanied by visuals.
Hailing from Kent, JAY MALAKHI is on his way to redefining UK rap with his dynamic raps and meticulously crafted flow. Quoting the likes of Kanye West, Isaiah Rashad, Kojey Radical and Knucks as inspirations, MALAKHI’s rap blends the jaunty, bouncy flow of UK rap with US hip-hop inspired instrumentals, brimming with soulful samples and pulsating baselines.
Presented in collaboration with BBC Introducing
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Queen Elizabeth Hall is home to both our second-largest auditorium and the Purcell Room.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.