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Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Cumbia Collective from Helsinki

Upcoming Gigs

7. November 2025—Groove/ Afrobeat Open Jam@Cable Factory Kahvibaari

We continue our ongoing residency and open jam session at Kahvibaari in Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory, Helsinki). Every first Friday of the month Friction Groove Collective performs a short showcase concert, before opening the stage to invite players of all ages and skill level to join us for an easy-going open stage jam session primarily focused on groove based music, jazz, latin and afrobeat. Entry is free and happy hour prices apply at the bar. The next jam is on the 7th, November, 2025; between 17:30-20:00. Welcome!

5. December 2025—Groove/ Afrobeat Open Jam@Cable Factory Kahvibaari

We continue our ongoing residency and open jam session at Kahvibaari in Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory, Helsinki). Every first Friday of the month Friction Groove Collective performs a short showcase concert, before opening the stage to invite players of all ages and skill level to join us for an easy-going open stage jam session primarily focused on groove based music, jazz, latin and afrobeat. Entry is free and happy hour prices apply at the bar. 5th of December, 2025; between 17:30-20:00. Welcome!

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Past Live Highlights

Friction at Espan Lava 2025

We were thrilled to be featured on the Espa Stage as part of the 2025 Espan Lava open stage series presented by Savoy Theatre.

Friction at Kekri Suomenlinna

Friction has performed as part of the Viaporin Kekri—All saints day—festivities on Suomenlinna Island between 2020 and 2024.