DJing and music curation

Erica McKoy is a DJ and curator known for her eclectic taste and magnetic presence, bringing vibrant energy to some of the most celebrated cultural and brand events in the UK and beyond. With a career that spans iconic festivals like We Out Here, Worldwide Festival and GALA, Erica’s sets are a unique blend of genres, seamlessly weaving together jazz, soul, electronic and global beats that captivate diverse audiences.

Her versatility as a DJ has seen her perform at landmark venues and events, from the renowned Jazz Cafe and Southbank to Tate Britain. She’s curated sounds for Little Simz’s Welcome to Wonderland festival, and delivered performances at Urban Village Fete, Brixton Jamm and the legendary Tate Modern Lates.

Erica's expertise extends to brand partnerships, where she has collaborated with notable names like Appleton Rum for their Jamaican Jazz Sessions, Beats for Stanley Donwood’s exhibition and Bloomberg for the opening of their HQ in London. Her refined ear for music and her ability to create bespoke soundscapes have also led her to curating playlists for high-profile clients such as Soho House.

From the electrifying energy of the Cross the Tracks Festival to intimate jazz nights at Pizza Express Live, Erica consistently brings a fresh and exciting approach to every set. She’s had residencies at Ridley Road Market Bar for "We the People" and played at notable venues like Laylow, London Jazz Festival and more.

Known for her deep connection to the underground and emerging music scenes, Erica has also curated and performed at events like Jazz Re:Fest 2024, Roundhouse Rising Festival and Asa Baako, making her a vital figure in both London’s nightlife and the global music landscape. Her commitment to creating immersive musical experiences continues push her to put herself in new and exciting spaces around the world.

Playlist Curation

DJ

BRAND events

Jamaican Jazz Sessions, Appleton Rum

Stanley Donwood exhibition at Beats

Pizza Express Live

Private event, Soho House

Bloomberg, London HQ opening

Private event, WeTransfer

PUBLIC

Brick Lane Beach Party

Worldwide Festival

We Out Here Festival

GALA Festival

Cross the Tracks Festival

Little Simz - Welcome to Wonderland

Roundhouse Rising Festival

World Aids Day Jamm

Live from Earth

Laylow

Modern Dialect

Earth Sessions

Southbank

Freetown at Five Miles

London Jazz Festival, The Royal Docks Weekender

Asa Baako Warm Up

Between the Bridges

Southbank - Summer Reunion

Great Feast

Brixton Jamm

Orbit - We the People

Tate Modern Lates

Ridley Road Market Bar - We the People Residency

Urban Village Fete, Greenwich

91 Living Room

Jazz Cafe

Jazz Re:Fest 2024

Tate Britain, Block Party

Playlist curation

Soho House

Kin, Private Event

NueJazz

Camden Inspire

The Grow Guide