Join a cocktail masterclass in Soho this weekend by Brockmans Gin with DJs, live music and spoken word

Calling all gin lovers - this weekend Brockmans Gin is hosting a mini festival featuring live music, DJs, performances and of course cocktail masterclasses.

Located right in the heart of Soho at the Properly Improper Society bar, Bateman Street, the event will run until Saturday.

Guests can enjoy a number of Brockmans Gin cocktail creations, including the Bramble and French 75, and LondonWorld stopped by to get the best tips and tricks in cocktail making.

Watch our video to see how we got on, and you can find a full schedule of the events below:

Friday May 20

DJs

Ben Lewis: supported by some of the biggest names in the business, Lewis has been a DJ for 15 years and has played all over the world, from New York to Ibiza.

Spoken-word, comedy and magic

Jon Udry: an incredible performer who will be combining juggling and comedy for a unique performance that has earned him spots at prestigious events including Glastonbury.

Osman Yousefzada: the multidisciplinary artist whose work involves storytelling, autobiography and fiction to show the rupture of the migrational experience and socio-political issues of today.

Saturday May 21

DJs

Velvet Thunder: a UK DJ who plays an eclectic mix of world music tracks mixed with funk, soul and disco.

Spoken-word, comedy and magic

Pete Heat: one of the most sought-after magicians in the UK and a star of three acclaimed street-magic series, who’ll be performing mind-bending tricks in front of your disbelieving eyes.

Live music

Billie: a jazz and soul artist, who will be performing an eclectic mix with her band, who have been creating musical synergy together for many years.

Ellie Ford: a UK based songwriter, harpist and vocalist who pushes the boundaries of what is possible with her instrument and songwriting.

The Alexis Gypsy Swing Ensemble: performing traditional swing and pop with a unique style and cheerful attitude.