Month: September 2025

Barking Riverside’s Emerge East festival will see Capital XTRA Breakfast presenters Shayna Marie and Robert Bruce as headline guests.

Shayna Marie will close the event with a headline DJ set on the brand-new Barking Riverside Block Party stage, while her co-host Robert Bruce, who is from East London, will host the stage throughout the day.
Shayna Marie said: “I’m so excited to be the first headliner at Emerge East’s new Barking Riverside Block Party this year, and even more grateful to be joining my Capital XTRA co-host Robert on stage.
“Coming from West London, it’ll be amazing to feel the energy of this emerging, East London neighbourhood. Music is all about connection, and I can’t wait to share that feeling with the crowd.”
The free one-day festival takes place this Saturday, 6th September and combines live music with food, art, wellbeing and family activities. Each year it attracts thousands of visitors to celebrate creativity, community and nature in East London.
Sarah McCready, Director of Social Infrastructure at Barking Riverside Limited, said: “We’re pleased to announce the talented Shayna Marie and Robert Bruce as our headliners this year.
“It feels extra special to welcome Robert back to his East London roots, and to have Shayna bring her incredible festival experience to Barking Riverside.”

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