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