iluvlive Presents: The Debut
“The Debut”, a brand-new live format created for the next generation of artists. This open jam series offers performers the chance to take the stage with a live band and share just one song, one stage, one shot.
Venue: BOXPARK Shoreditch, 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6GY
Date: 21st September 2025
Time: 1 - 5 PM
Entry: Free Tickets via Eventbrite (see below)
🎶 The Debut Jam Sign-Ups 🎶
Want to perform? This is your chance to take the stage with a live band and share one song, one stage, one shot.
🎤 Pre-register online for a chance to perform
🎤 Extra spaces available on the day — first-come, first-served via QR code
🎤 All artists welcome — bring your best song and join the jam!
Important things to note!
✨ Signing up doesn’t guarantee a spot — turning up early on the day gives you the best chance to perform.
✨ You must register for a free ticket to take part in the jam.
HOST
An award winning presenter, Melissa Dee has hosted and set the vibes at events including All Points East, Cross the Tracks Festival and SXSW London which have all brought together a community of music lovers across the nation. Her weekly radio show helps to amplify the British voices of R&B/Soul. The journey has just begun but the purpose is clear: to foster a community of music enthusiasts and to champion the rich legacy of R&B
DJ
Rellik is a seasoned radio presenter, event host, and DJ with nearly a decade of experience shaping the UK’s R&B scene. Hailing from South London, Rellik has become a significant figure in the industry, known for their authentic passion and dedication to spotlighting emerging talent.
Driven by a love for music and community, Rellik is committed to pushing the boundaries of R&B in the UK, offering a platform for new artists and fostering a thriving, inclusive culture within the genre.
Featuring
UK R&B artist Ally Adams from West London is taking the R&B scene by storm. Her mesmerising live performances, intricate riffs and runs and unique tone set her apart. Inspired by the likes of Destiny’s Child, Brandy and Mary J Blige, Ally has shaped her own sound, reminiscent of the 90s and 00s R&B. With support from Radio 1Xtra and BBC 1Xtra Introducing, Ally is one to watch!
Havana is a London-based R&B/Soul singer-songwriter who has been making music for over five years. With music running through her blood, she crafts songs that are both honest and soulful, touching on love, heartbreak, and the emotions that linger between. Her sound feels intimate yet relatable, pulling listeners into stories they can see themselves in. Blending warmth, strength, and a fresh R&B Soul edge, Havana is carving out a style that’s uniquely her own while carrying forward the rhythm that has always been part of her.
Zoiya is a producer and singer-songwriter from South London who draws from Alternative, R&B and Indie music. She creates an ethereal, dreamy, and moody atmosphere in her songs while leaning into introspective and expressive sounds. Zoiya creates a bewitching and inviting soundscape that subverts expectations. Her emotive lyrics emphasise this and her desire to explore the psyche through a captivating sonic experience.
Getting to Boxpark Shoreditch
Walk or Cycle
Located right on Bethnal Green Road, Boxpark Shoreditch is easy to reach on foot.
Cycle Superhighway 1 and Quietway 13 run through the area, and there are TfL Cycle Hire docks nearby.
By Train / Underground
Shoreditch High Street (London Overground) – directly next to the venue, step-free access.
Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) – approx. 10 min walk.
Old Street Station (Northern Line) – approx. 10 min walk.
By Bus
Nearby bus routes include: 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 78, 135, 149, 205, 242, 243, 388, N8, N26, N55, N205.
All buses serving the area are low-floor and accessible for wheelchair users and prams.
Accessibility
Boxpark Shoreditch is fully accessible with lift access, level entrances and accessible toilets.
Shoreditch High Street Overground station has step-free access.
Local buses are wheelchair accessible.
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