Soulection reveals 15th anniversary UK showcase set to take place at Magazine Open-Air, London

Today, global music collective Soulection and its founder Joe Kay have officially announced their 15th anniversary UK show, set to take place this summer at the brand new outdoor location Magazine Open–Air on the Greenwich Peninsula, London, on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The event will feature an immersive lineup of Soulection artists, DJs, and live performances, celebrating the community’s decade-and-a-half legacy of genre-bending sounds and innovative music.

Since its founding by Joe Kay in 2011 as an independent radio show, Soulection has grown into a worldwide creative hub for forward-thinking musicians, crate-digging DJs, and open-minded fans. Over the years, the collective has become synonymous with a borderless musical movement, bringing together a global audience.

The Magazine Open–Air showcase is Soulection’s biggest UK event yet, offering fans a unique outdoor experience that highlights the collective’s genre-defying ethos. Expect an unforgettable outdoor experience filled with immersive performances, electrifying DJ sets, and the kind of vibrant energy that has made Soulection a defining force in global music culture. This landmark event is set to be a true celebration of creativity and collaborative spirit that has driven Soulection for the past 15 years.

Joe Kay
Joe Kay is the founder and creative director of Soulection, the global music discovery and curation platform he launched in 2011 that connects artists, producers, and passionate listeners. Over the past 14 years, he has built Soulection into a cultural movement, hosting hundreds of episodes of Soulection Radio on Apple Music 1 and helping elevate artists including Bryson Tiller, Snoh Aalegra, SiR, Brent Faiyaz, Daniel Caesar, Kaytranada, Smino, and Masego. In 2025, he released his debut EP, If Not Now, Then When?, a six-track project blending R&B, soul, dub, and Afrobeat-inflected rhythms, featuring collaborators including Karri, Cruza, Arin Ray, Dylan Sinclair, and Sinéad Harnett. The project reflects Joe’s vision as an artist and curator, translating his years of global music discovery into a cohesive and forward-thinking musical statement.

About Soulection
Soulection is a Los Angeles-based music platform and community that was established in 2011 by DJ, artist, and cultural curator Joe Kay. It functions as an independent record label, a global music discovery and curation platform, and a lifestyle brand. Soulection is known for its weekly radio show on Apple Music 1, its curated events, and its clothing line, all while promoting a “borderless, genre-bending musical movement.