Samba Touré + Support
September 25 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Orchestra Mambo International is a powerhouse 13-piece Latin big band formed in late 2022 by salsa DJ Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi) and trombonist/composer Jonny Enright (Grupo X). Bringing together top musicians from across Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Brazil, and the UK, the group celebrates the golden era of mambo, salsa dura, and Afro-Cuban jazz, while delivering it with a fresh, contemporary energy.
Drawing inspiration from Latin music legends Tito Puente, Machito, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, and Tito Rodriguez, OMI have quickly become a force on the UK Latin and jazz scenes. Their thrilling live shows have lit up festivals such as Glastonbury, Leeds Jazz Festival, and Musicport, and sold out venues including The Forge (London), Brudenell Social Club (Leeds), and Band on the Wall (Manchester). They also featured in a celebrated BBC 6 Music session for Cerys Matthews at the legendary Maida Vale Studios. Individual members have performed with a diverse range of international stars, including Joe Bataan, Jimmy Sabater, Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Elbow, Gregory Isaacs, Corinne Bailey-Rae, The New Mastersounds, Julian Lennon, and Fairground Attraction, reflecting the band’s outstanding musical pedigree and stylistic breadth.
Orchestra Mambo International bring together exciting up-and-coming musicians such as Olivia Cuttill (trumpet) and Gustavo Andrade (baritone sax) with experienced Latin players including Jimmy Le Messurier (timbales) and Andrzej Baranek (piano), creating a vibrant blend of youthful energy and seasoned authenticity. The band continue their mission to bring the fire and sophistication of classic mambo to a new generation of UK listeners – not only from the salsa dance floor, but from the wider worlds of jazz, funk, and global music.
We also welcome DJs Lubi & Santa Leticia to heat up the dancefloor…
Getting Here
On-street parking spaces are available to the front of the building and on surrounding streets, free after 6.30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
By public transport:
The nearest Metro station is Manors (Yellow line), around 10 min walk away.
The closest bus stops are:
• Warwick Street-Stadium (services 1, 32, 32A), 4 min walk away
• New Bridge Street-Blackfriars (services 12, 22, 39, 40, 301), 5 min walk away
• New Bridge Street-St Dominics (services 22, 62, 63, 91, 301), 5 min walk away
Where possible we encourage people to walk or cycle to the venue.
Accessibility
We are here to welcome and care for everybody who enters this space.
If there is anything you need, please let us know on arrival.
There is step-free level access from the street and throughout the venue, with exception of three shallow steps up to the stage and steps up to the mezzanine.
Toilet facilities are gender-neutral, three cubicles in one room and two solo cubicles that exit directly into the corridor. There is one accessible toilet available. There is one toilet with changing facilities.
Many events are seated. When the main room is not seated, there is peripheral seating and you may request a chair from any member of staff.
Club nights and some livelier gigs will use sterile, safe, non-toxic, non-irritating water-based haze and we may use intermittent lazers and strobe lighting.
For detailed access information and to request a PA ticket, please see our Accessibility page.
Food
Our neighbours at Ernest Cafe offer you a 10% discount on food with your ticket for this event. (We would recommend booking in advance). Occasionally there is food available on Friday nights once we have fed the artists, feel free to enquire at the bar.
Refunds
Cobalt is a tiny team, due to the administration time required and the fact that we can’t always sell on last minute ticket returns we are unable to offer refunds or transfers unless it is an extreme circumstance.
Timings
Doors open at 7pm, music starts from around 7.30pm, curfew is 10pm.
Age Restrictions
14+ can be admitted with an adult. For quieter gigs sleeping babes in arms are welcome. Any other ages please check with us.
You may also like...
Savanna Funk + Support
October 9 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars + Cocrico Collective
October 23 @ 19:00 - 22:00