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Power & Respect
11/07/2026 - 12/07/2026
Power & Respect
11/07/2026 - 12/07/2026
Power & Respect, the second free festival weekend of The Music is Black Festival celebrates Black women and non-binary voices driving the music and the culture. Curated by leading artists in the space including Jamz Supernova, Yasmin Lacey x TYSON and BORN N BREAD, Power & Respect represents a pivotal moment to document, celebrate and amplify the role of Black women in shaping sound and cultural movement.
Saturday 11 July
Saturday 11 July
Curated by Jamz Supernova
Jamz Supernova is a prominent British DJ and broadcaster. Throughout her work, Jamz platforms underground music that rarely graces the mainstream and has supported some of the biggest names in music in the past decade. In her live DJing and club appearances she plays an eclectic genre mix from broken beat, UK funky to Bass, techno and beyond.
Known for championing artists at every stage of their journey, Jamz brings her signature approach to storytelling through music, bridging generations, scenes and cultures with intention and care. Saturday’s line-up embodies her mission to connect sonic histories with future-facing sounds.
Full programme to be released soon, register your interest below to be the first to hear the lineup.
Register your interest nowSunday 12 July
Sunday 12 July
Curated by Yazmin Lacey x TYSON and BORN N BREAD
Yazmin Lacey and TYSON step into the role as architects of a future-facing sonic world, bringing their distinct artistic languages together to shape a Waterfront Stage rooted in intention, experimentation and emotional depth.
Founded as a sisterhood of women determined to platform diverse voices, BORN N BREAD bring a decade-long commitment to community-building, equity and grassroots discovery into the heart of the programme. Rather than simply programming established names, BORN N BREAD are actively opening the door, offering up-and-coming DJs and artists a platform to break into festival spaces and connect with wider audiences through a DJ competition designed to spotlight and elevate new talent.
Full programming for Sunday's stages will be released soon. Register your interest to be the first to get the information, straight to your inbox.
Register your interest nowThe Dance Floor is Black
At Sadler's Wells East
Across the weekend, Sadler's Wells East will also be open for The Dance Floor is Black, an opportunity to get up and dance to all your favourite tunes. Led by different choreographers, you can get involved in Family Dance sessions on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons and then a curated Club Night from 7pm on Saturday.
Saturday 11 July
Club Night, 7pm-late, Let Love Be Your Rock with Jade Hackett - Jade Hackett showcases original group work set to Lovers Rock and Reggae music.
Sunday 12 July
Sunday Session, 12-6pm, L’attise Rhoden & Glade Marie - Come together for a relaxed dance session celebrating Black British music with DJs L’attise Rhoden and Glade Marie on the decks.
Head towards Sadler's Wells East to find the two outdoor stages, The Waterfront Stage and Mid Terrace, at Stratford Waterfront as well as The Dance Floor. Or use what3words:
- The Waterfront Stage: https://what3words.com/drives.active.snap
- Mid Terrace: https://what3words.com/junior.origin.intervals
- Sadler’s Wells East: https://what3words.com/float.given.noisy
