Steam Down is a collective, a weekly night, and a genuine movement. Formed in May of 2017, the project was born out of Ahnansé’s desire to reconnect to a community: fractured not only by endless touring, but the forces of gentrification and censure threatening the arts across the capital.
Lacking a stable and collaborative space in which such creativity could flourish, Ahnansé chose simply to make his own: in Steam Down’s case, their musical Mecca proved to be a railway arch bar in South London, soon home to a frenzied, weekly jam-night infamous for its opportunity for reflection, release…and a lot of sweat. Steam Down has since become the bedrock for a community of all ages, one in which culture was at the foreground, genre was demystified, and pretentiousness was left at the door.
Doors 7.00pm / Curfew 10.30pm
All ages welcome. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times
More Manchester Listings MORE
The Roads We Walked: The Fifth Pan-African Congress
Discover the story of one of the most significant moments in the global struggle for freedom and independence…
Black History Month at Aviva Studios – Portrait of Black Britain
Black History Month at Aviva Studios returns with Portrait of Black Britain, the acclaimed photographic exhibition by artist,…
A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence
Discover nearly two centuries of Black theatre and performance in Manchester through the artists, performers, producers, venues and…
Black Business Stories: Honouring Our Communities Through Enterprise
Black entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders share stories of enterprise, resilience, leadership and creating opportunities for others. The…
An Evening with Russell T Davies & Bernardine Evaristo
Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo joins acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies for a special evening at Manchester Literature…
ProudMums Black History Month 2026: Our Stories, Our Health, Our Heritage
ProudMums brings families and communities together for a morning celebrating Black stories, health, heritage and the strength found…
Lenny Henry: Still At Large
Join Sir Lenny Henry at The Lowry for Still At Large, a compelling live show that blends humour,…
African Soul Rebels Featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali and N’famady Kouyaté
African Soul Rebels, Music Beyond Mainstream’s trailblazing live series, returns for a new era—celebrating fearless artists who reshape…