Herne Hill Music Festival

John McClean and the Clan

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 19:00 – 22:00

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Saturday, 17 October 2026

19:00 – 22:00

Entry from 18:30

Ticketed live music 7–10pm · free DJ set from 10pm

John McClean and the Clan headline a fantastic lineup of live music at Effra Social which they've curated. They'll bring their distinctive blend of blues, soul, gospel and rock alongside The Grove and The Long String Hawkers. Doors open at 6:30pm. Ticketed live music runs from 7pm to 10pm, with London-based DJ PadLo on the decks from 10pm till late — free entry for the afterparty set.

Venue

Effra Social

89 Effra Road, London SW2 1DF

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Accessibility

There are steps at the entrance and toilets are downstairs. The venue is not currently wheelchair accessible and has no lift or accessible toilet.

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Capacity

200 standing

Line-up

  • Americana / blues / bluegrass

    The Long String Hawkers

    North Londoners The Long String Hawkers purvey an energetic mix of Americana, blues, bluegrass, and the odd backwoods gospel hoedown! Expect songs about trains, heartbreak, and dubious life choices. Music to move you and make you move!

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  • Neo-soul / jazz / funk / indie

    The Grove

    Seven-piece SE Londoners The Grove match neo-soul sound with elements of jazz, funk and indie, wrapped up within catchy songwriting. They've headlined at The Troubadour, The Bedford and The Water Rats. Over 1.5 million streams to-date, the band have played festivals up and down the country, and have recently appeared on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1 and Robert Elms.

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  • Psychedelic rock / gospel blues

    John McClean and the Clan

    London's finest (possibly only) psychedelic rockin' gospel blues band, based in SE5 and playing live throughout SE England. John McClean and the Clan bring a distinctive blend of blues, soul, gospel and rock.

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  • DJ

    DJ PadLo

    London-based PadLo hits the decks fusing a love for all danceable genres with amazing energy. PadLo has featured everywhere — from touring with rock bands to thunderous 3am disco dancing off new releases depending on his weekly record shopping!

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