SUN WAVES
UNITED KINGDOM
London · Manchester · Birmingham
Londres est la capitale mondiale de l'Afrobeats en Europe. Avec une communauté africaine de plus de 2 millions de personnes et une scène musicale explosive, le Royaume-Uni est un marché stratégique pour Sun Waves.
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Population UK
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Diaspora africaine
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Afrobeats capital EU
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Launch
The destination
London,
Afrobeats capital of Europe
London is the undisputed capital of Afrobeats in Europe. From Peckham to Brixton, from Hackney to Tottenham — the African diaspora has transformed London into one of the most vibrant musical cities in the world.
Artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido regularly sell out the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium. The UK market is the most important gateway for African music in Europe — and Sun Waves is coming.
Why the UK?
The biggest Afrobeats market in Europe
Afrobeats Capital EU
London is the #1 market for Afrobeats in Europe. The O2, Wembley, Brixton Academy — African artists consistently sell out the biggest venues in the UK.
2M+ African Diaspora
Over 2 million people of African origin live in the UK, with the largest communities in London, Birmingham and Manchester. A premium, connected audience.
Direct Flights to Senegal
Multiple direct flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick to Dakar and Ziguinchor. Easy access to Cap Skirring for UK-based festival-goers.
Teaser officiel
Official Teaser United Kingdom 2027
sunwavesfestival.co.uk
Sous-domaine : uk.sunwavesfestival.com · Lancement : 2027