Yussef Dayes, one of the UK’s most talked-about jazz drummers right now, will be performing live in Singapore on 7 June 2024. The show will be held at The Theatre at Mediacorp, and it’s part of his ongoing world tour. The event is being brought in by Collective Minds, a promoter known for booking forward-thinking artists in the region.

For those unfamiliar with Yusuf Dayes, his sound isn’t exactly easy to box in. He plays jazz, yes, but that doesn’t really cover it. There’s funk in there, bits of hip-hop and Afrobeat, even soul and electronic textures—it’s more like a blend of ideas than one fixed style. And somehow, it all works together seamlessly when he’s behind the kit. That’s what sets him apart.

He originally made waves as part of the duo Yussef Kamaal, working alongside keyboardist Kamaal Williams. That project helped bring London’s jazz scene into a new space, one that felt fresh and spontaneous. After that, he branched out on his own, collaborating with artists from a wide range of backgrounds. Each new project added something different to his sound.

Last year, he dropped Black Classical Music, his first full-length solo album. The record came packed with guests like Tom Misch, Masego, Shabaka Hutchings, and Chronixx, among others. It was a bold release—not just because of its title, but because of how expansive it felt. The album stretched across styles and moods, tied together by Dayes’ unmistakable drumming and attention to rhythm. Critics and fans alike praised it for being ambitious but deeply grounded.

Now, with the album out in the world, Dayes is taking it to the stage. His Singapore stop is one of the few dates in Southeast Asia, making it a pretty special opportunity for fans in the region. The Theatre at Mediacorp isn’t massive, which actually plays in favor of a set like his. It gives people the chance to really sit in the music, catch the small details, and hear how the set unfolds in real time.

If you’ve ever watched a live video of his performances, you’ll know that Yussef Dayes doesn’t stick to a rigid setlist. He flows. One track melts into the next, solos stretch out, and the band adjusts on the fly. That’s part of the appeal. No two shows feel exactly the same.

Tickets went on sale on 22 March through SISTIC, starting at SGD 88. Considering the global attention Dayes has been getting lately, it wouldn’t be surprising if seats go quickly. There aren’t many acts quite like him touring right now, and definitely not often in this part of the world.

So, whether you’re deep into jazz or just into music that moves differently, this might be one of those gigs that lingers in the memory long after the lights go down.