"Chaotic cohesion" is how LORA describes her sound. And that's something we love here at R$N HQ. Borderless electronic selections, a few twists and turns, hands in the air moments... Catch one of the London-based DJ and promoter's sets and you'll get plenty of that.

LORA's pathway into DJing came via her residency for longstanding hip hop night Livin' Proof, which led her to promote her own parties. For a few years she helmed Grapefruit and Nice One, two parties that gave her autonomy on sound and curation, and welcomed artists like Violet, LSDXOXO, Afrodeutsche and Shygirl.

This experience as both a curator and resident, as well as her monthly residency on Balamii Radio in South London, has played a part in her broad approach to selection, which can see her moving from warm, deep grooves to classic old school house, shuffling UKG and euphoric breaks.

Ahead of her launching her brand new party Floorjam, which will see her bringing the likes of Raji Rags and Arianne V to Peckham's Carpet Shop, she treats us to a mix of dusty house cuts and rolling vocal grooves with a few classic cuts thrown in for good measure.

LORA: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

bookings: hello@lauraaaa.net

2025 dates:

31 Jan - Shortlist @ Venue MOT
3 Feb - Foundation FM
14 Feb - Galentines @ Jumbi
29 Mar - TBA!
25 Apr - TBA!
9 May - TBA!
19 September - TBA!

2024 dates:
9 Feb - Fox and Firkin w/ Kojay
16 Feb - Tola w/ Aika Mal
26 Apr - FLOORJAM at Carpet Shop
10 May - The Axis w/ Steppin Out x Pocket Radio
25 May - 180 House w/ Saige Sounds
8 Jun - The Carpet Shop w/ Floorless
2 August - Corsica Studios w/ Kyle Hall and Steven Julien
5 October - Venue MOT w/ The Trip 
9 November - Grow w/ Oonts
30 November - Night Tales w/ Lily London and Mele
6 Dec - Grow w/ Mr Redley
14 Dec - The Glove That Fits w/ Apron Records
26 Dec - Sweat It Out, Lagos

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