Meet Me Kenya, an artist collective based in Nairobi, is set to host an exhilarating three-day music festival showcasing the finest talent in the alternative pop and R&B scene. The festival, curated by the collective’s founder and musician Ndung’u Mbithi, marks a significant milestone in the organization’s journey of promoting artists who use alternative music to express their unique voices.
Brief History of Meet Me Kenya:
Over the past year, Meet Me Kenya has been at the forefront of organizing captivating music events in Nairobi, featuring local alternative pop and R&B artists like Iyanah Kiragu, Zowie Kengocha and others. Founder Ndung’u Mbithi’s vision for the collective has been to create a platform that allows musicians to explore vulnerability and delve into introspective, almost dark-themed lyrics. Drawing inspiration from artists like Low The Band, Radiohead, and Daniel Caesar, Ndung’u Mbithi embraces a distinctive sound, blending indie pop and bedroom pop elements with minimalistic production techniques.
This year, Meet Me Kenya is breaking new ground by presenting a three-day extravaganza, a departure from their previous single-day events. Ndung’u Mbithi shares his excitement about this bold decision, saying, “We use a model where we alternate between day time events and night time events. With this festival, we decided to combine those concepts, blend them together, and do it three days in a row. It should be exciting.”
As the festival approaches, Meet Me Kenya is actively monitoring the ongoing protests in the area. Ndung’u Mbithi assures, “Hopefully, the ongoing protests won’t disrupt our schedule. We have planned this for a long time, and naturally, we would like to see it come to fruition. If necessary, we will communicate any change in plans. The team is already mulling over the subject.”
Festival Details:
Day 1 – July 28:
- Venue: Bistro Adreno (3:00 PM – Midnight)
- Artists: Ndung’u Mbithi, Ashley Kitonga, Kay Khali
- DJs: Unjust, Capespring, Karuga
- Tickets: 500 KES
Day 2 – July 29:
- Venue: The Shelter (7:00PM – 4:00 AM)
- Artists: Zowie Kengocha, Capespring, Ndung’u Mbithi
- DJs: Mr. Lu*, Agose
- Tickets: 800 KES
Day 3 – July 30: Meet Me Pop Up
- Venue: Happening Arts, State Hse Road (2:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Artists: The Rugbones (band)
- DJs: Rabudi, Sayankah
- Tickets: Free
The Meet Me Pop Up on Day 3 will be a unique hybrid event, featuring music alongside a vibrant marketplace where vendors from various backgrounds will be invited to showcase and sell their products. This exciting addition marks the first time the Meet Me brand ventures into hosting a marketplace, providing attendees with a diverse and immersive experience.
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