Savana Funk are a dynamic live band fusing funk, rock, blues, and African influences, with groove as their universal language and the stage as their natural home. Formed in Bologna in 2015 by Aldo, Blake, and Youssef, the trio have crafted a distinctive sound that now embraces Afro-Cosmic Disco, enriched by their acclaimed collaboration with international producer Gaudi.
They have performed at leading festivals including Firenze Rocks with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sherwood Festival with Seun Kuti, A Cielo Aperto with Kokoroko, and Tanta Robba with Nu Genea. In 2025, Savana Funk expanded their international presence with a successful tour in Indonesia, a remarkable show at London’s ILMC, and a memorable performance at Sziget Festival in Budapest.
In February 2026, the band released their new album “Behind The Eyes”, a work that marks their musical maturity. The record is produced by internationally renowned producer Tommaso Colliva, known worldwide for his Grammy-winning work with Muse and as the creator of Calibro 35 band. In March 2026, the band played a sold-out club tour across Italy to widespread critical acclaim.

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.