Brixton Chamber Orchestra is a registered charity and a versatile group of instrumentalists providing thrilling live orchestral experiences in Brixton and beyond.

It revels in innovative collaborations with all sorts of artists and genres - Grime to Gospel, Disco to Drum and Bass, Classical to Jazz, and everything in between.

Brixton Brewery is a longtime headline sponsor of the BCO, helping support its free community shows and spread its unique creative energy.

Photographer @freddiepayne

Freddie Payne is a self-taught photographer who has shot many of Brixton Brewery’s distinctive photo campaigns.

Experimenting with his father’s old 1970s camera, film, Freddie discovered a passion worth pursuing, honing his distinctive style on the streets of South London where he is based. Freddie’s work finds inspiration in all the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies of modern Britain, often embracing its offbeat traditions and quirks.

Drummer @ayosalawudrums

Ayo Salawu is a drummer and composer based in London, who produced a piece of music in collaboration with Renato (see below) for our 2023 campaign inspired by Brixton's Coldharbour Lane. Most known for his work with Kokoroko and artist Oscar Jerome, his work encompasses Afrobeat, Soul, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, RnB, Jazz, Reggae and beyond.

Spoken word poet @missyankey

Ghanaian-British South London native, Miss Yankey, is an international Poetry Slam champion and host of two of London’s best poetry nights in Brixton. Pushing spoken word to the masses her energy is unmistakable, every word she spills is carefully crafted, performed with passion, and loaded with authenticity. We're thrilled to have worked with her on the beautiful 'Ode To Brixton'.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.