Join us in the Turner Sims foyer before Seckou Keita’s concert in the main auditorium for FREE live music with The Vibe Lounge.  

Knats are a group led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (Drums), alongside their younger sidekick and virtuoso trumpeter, Ferg Kilsby. They make Geordie Jazz with sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves.

After moving to London at the end of 2022, Knats took London by storm, playing a sold out Jazz Refreshed headliner, supporting Str4ta at Jazz Cafe and performing for the BBC proms. They have worked with the likes of Geordie Greep, Eddie Chacon, Tom Ford and Anatole Muster. Now signed to Gearbox Records, Knats are set to release their debut album in 2025.

Make a night of it! Book your ticket for Seckou Keita

The Vibe are a team of passionate musicians from all over Southampton. Our exciting projects aim to reach young people, highlighting the amazing music scene in our city! The Vibe Lounge is a new series of pre-concert performances in the foyer programmed by the Vibe Collective.

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Calling music lovers aged 18 – 25! We are looking for 10 Southampton-based music lovers aged 18-25 to create music events for young people at one of the city’s top music venues. Find out more here