Bridging Beats – From Kansas City to Belfast
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Prepare for a night of genre-defying performances with Kansas City natives Kadesh Flow, Jasmine “Jass” Couch, Kemet Coleman and Clarence Copridge!
Kadesh Flow is a powerhouse rapper, MBA, and trombone maestro, seamlessly blending jazz, hip hop, blues, and funk with insightful and anime-laced lyrics. He’s collaborated with Jidenna and shared stages with Janelle Monae, Rakim, and more.
Jass Couch, a multi-instrumentalist and rising star, captivates with her fusion of soulful R&B and lo-fi pop, honouring Kansas City’s musical legacy while forging her own path.
Kemet Coleman, a Kansas City musician, urbanist, and entrepreneur, leads The Phantastics and Brass & Boujee, blending hip-hop and jazz. Founder of Missouri’s first Black-owned Vine Street Brewing Co., he merges music, craft beer, and community. In 2024, it was named Best Black-Owned Brewery in America, enhancing KC’s culture.
Clarence Copridge, a multi-instrumentalist, champions independent artists. Renowned for his piano, bass, and drum expertise, he offers live and studio production services. Clarence advocates for accessible creativity, promotes equal opportunities, and passionately educates and supports aspiring musicians in achieving their goals.
As part of a UNESCO City of Music partnership, the four Kansas artists will be joined by artists from Belfast.
Stage Times –
- 7PM : Doors
- 7.30PM – 8.30PM : DJ Ezee with Rhea Melvin & Veezy Mushana
- 8.45PM – 9.15PM : Jass Couch and Clarence Copridge
- 9.30PM – 10PM : Kadesh Flow and Kemet Coleman
Local artists just announced!
Rhea Melvin
Rhea Melvin is an up and coming singer, songwriter and musician. With heritage and inspiration not only from Ireland, but also from Spain and Morocco, her music is one of a kind. Rhea excels in genres such as Dance-Pop, Latin and Afro-Pop.
Having studied the art of singing and dancing at the famous Italia Conti in London, Rhea released her first single ‘Gravity’ featuring M-22 in February 2022 – this went on to reach over 4.5 million streams on Spotify and 1 million views on Youtube and was aired on BBC R1’s Dance Anthems. Rhea has since worked with DJ Hix on her single ‘Waves’ which was released in the summer of 2023 and featured on Love Island. More recently, Rhea has recorded a new song with famous rapper Aitch, due to be released in January 2025.
Veezy Mushana
Veezy Mushana a multi versatile musician originally from Zimbabwe / Botswana now living in Northern Ireland. Son of the multi talented DJ and Stage MC Love Jones, Veezy found himself pursuing his passion in music from the age of 17. Now based in Belfast and signed under Sauvage Entertainment, Veezy is well on his way abd developing his craft as a singer performer and songwriter, with his first releases on the horizon.
DJ Ezee
DJ Ezee developed a passion for music at a young age and quickly developed his hobby of making remixes, mixtapes, beats and more. He has worked with many of the island’s top entertainers, DJs and artists. He has previously been awarded the Kind of the Mixes award on Irish radio and has assisted DJs from Irie FM across music and shows.
Accessibility
No lift access to the event room on the first floor. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This is a standing gig. If you require a seat, please get in touch to let us know in advance. You can contact our Box Office at Visit Belfast by emailing ticketing@visitbelfast.com or calling 028 9024 6609. For further information on accessibility at BIAF, including venue information, please check our Accessibility Information page.