BLVQ IRIS
Cape Town, South Africa
Music Producer · Brand Strategist · Rapper · Event Coordinator
connectionsPast Events
🌸 OBS 1ST THURSDAYS: SEPTEMBER SPRING EDITION 🌸
Variety Show
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
Spring has entered the chat. Cape Town, you know what time it is! ☀️😎 The skies are getting bluer, the fits are getting lighter and we're officially OUTSIDE! We're bringing that spring energy to Observatory for another edition of OBS 1ST THURSDAYS 🔥 Powered by Monster Energy 🔋 Curated by BLVQ IRIS, this monthly creative experience brings together live music, poetry, DJs, local vendors and good people for a proper Cape Town First Thursday. 🌸 For September Spring Edition, we've got: 🎶 Live Music 🎤 Poetry 🎧 DJ Sets 🛍️ Local Market Stalls 🍹 Drink Specials 🍕 Half-price on ALL pizzas 🥤 Monster Cocktails – R60 EVENT DETAILS: 📍 Trenchtown, 143 Lower Main Rd, Obs 🗓 Thursday, 3 September 2026 ⏰ 5PM till Late 🎟️ Early Bird: R50 | General: R80 | Door: R100 for 2. Tickets available on FIXR - LINK BELOW ⬇️ https://fixr.co/event/obs-1st-thursdays-september-spring-edition-tickets-410308287
2026-09-03
BLVQ IRIS Birthday Show 🎂
Live Music
Obz Books Index · Cape Town, South Africa
In celebration of her birthday, BLVQ IRIS is hosting a live music showcase. Backed by her live band, The Crossroads, BLVQ IRIS will take audiences on a genre-bending musical journey, blending hip hop, alternative R&B, jazz, soul and spoken word into an intimate, high-energy performance. Expect powerful storytelling and a live experience unlike any other! 🔥 Opening the evening is poet "Khanya Mtamzeli", whose heartfelt poetry will set the tone for a night of storytelling and celebration. The evening will also feature performances by acclaimed opera singer, "Leekay", and jazz vocalist, "Saskia" with the EU4RIA jazz band, creating a rich and diverse celebration of music. Whether you've been following BLVQ IRIS' journey or you're discovering her for the first time, this is a night to celebrate her music 🍾 📅: Saturday, 25 July 2026 🕕 : 6PM till Late 🎟: R100 Early Bird, R120 General, R150 Door Get Your Tickets ➡️: https://fixr.co/event/blvq-iris-birthday-show-tickets-16500326
2026-07-25
Obs 1st Thursdays: Trenchtown
Live Music
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
OBS 1ST THURSDAYS is monthly gathering for music lovers, creatives, and anyone looking for a good reason to start the weekend early 🍻 Join us at Trenchtown in the heart of Observatory for an evening of live music, DJ sets, market stalls, cocktails, and community. Whether you're coming straight from work, meeting friends for drinks, discovering local brands, or looking for your new favourite artist, OBS 1ST THURSDAYS has it ALL for you! Expect a carefully curated mix of local music, thrifts, great food, and spicy drinks 🍸 Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere 🌃 Tickets 🎟: • Early Bird – R30 • General Admission – R50 • At The Door – R80 Limited capacity. Secure your ticket early. Get your tickets here ⬇️: https://fixr.co/event/obs-1st-thursdays-trenchtown-tickets-159081374?lang=en-US®ion=za
2026-07-02
BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads LIVE at Novel Wine Bar
Live Music
Novel Wine Bar · Cape Town, South Africa
A night of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and deep groove lands in Salt River as BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads take over Novel Wine Bar for an intimate live music experience rooted in rhythm, culture, and connection. Fusing jazz improvisation with hip-hop energy, BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads deliver a dynamic live set built on rich instrumentation, sharp lyricism, soulful textures, and raw performance chemistry. Expect immersive sounds that move seamlessly between jazz, African musical influences, soul, and contemporary hip-hop. Hosted at Novel Wine Bar — a vibrant, community-focused space, guests can enjoy a warm and collaborative atmosphere alongside a curated selection of rare and emerging South African wines. Opening the evening is Jordyn, bringing smooth R&B/Soul melodies and intimate storytelling to set the tone for the night. Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375252-blvq-iris-the-crossroads-live-at-novel-wine-bar/
2026-05-29
Culture Capital Collab
Live Music
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
As the city celebrates Cape Town Jazz Week, join us in the Culture Capital of Observatory, Cape Town, for a night of Jazz with a serious twist. - ■ Headliner: BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads The sophisticated, high-energy rapper, BLVQ IRIS, is headlining the show with her powerhouse jazz band, The Crossroads. 🎷 Expect a seamless blend of multilingual hip hop rhymes and tight jazz rhythms. If you haven't witnessed her smooth tonal delivery and captivating stage presence yet, this is your time 🙂↕️ SUPPORTING ACTS: • Empress Nomakhala • THEE BAND • EU4RIA • ISAIAH G TICKETS 🎫 Early Bird: R 50 Phase 1: R 80 Phase 2 // At the Door: R 120 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/365216-blvq-iris-the-crossroads-culture-collab-obs/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium
2026-03-28
Wine, Dine & Valentine 🌹
Live Music
Mango Ginger · Cape Town, South Africa
Wine, Dine & Valentine is an intimate celebration of love, artistry, and connection, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at Mango Ginger in Observatory, Cape Town. Set within the warmth of Valentine’s season, the event offers a refined, cultural experience for couples, friends, and music lovers who appreciate live artistry, and elegant social spaces. ✨️ The evening blends live music & spoken word poetry to create a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. 💝 The programme features a carefully curated line-up led by headlining act, Kila G, alongside a 4-piece jazz ensemble, EU4RIA, BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads, Empress Nomakhala & Orie. Tickets start from R100, click the link below: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/359346-wine-dine-valentine/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
2026-02-28
BLVQ IRIS
Cape Town, South Africa
Music Producer · Brand Strategist · Rapper · Event Coordinator
connectionsAbout • Biography
Rapper, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, "BLVQ IRIS", is a dynamic, thought-provoking young artist, emerging as a strong voice in the Cape Town hip hop scene. Inspired by the likes of Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and South Africa's legendary hip hop veteran AKA, her musical message is unique yet familiar with the times. Her fusion of trap and alternative R&B, multilingual delivery, and intersectional perspective on South Africa's social dynamics, set her apart musically from the current sound of female emcees. Her sound blends dark trap production with introspective, personal and socially defying lyrics, often delivered in English, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans, reflecting Cape Town’s multicultural diaspora. BLVQ IRIS is not only a music creative, but also a creative entrepreneur. She founded A.R.T.S. Entertainment, an entertainment agency through which she's worked with many prestigious brands, lending her creative influence to branded campaigns for local & international brands.
Past Events
🌸 OBS 1ST THURSDAYS: SEPTEMBER SPRING EDITION 🌸
Variety Show
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
Spring has entered the chat. Cape Town, you know what time it is! ☀️😎 The skies are getting bluer, the fits are getting lighter and we're officially OUTSIDE! We're bringing that spring energy to Observatory for another edition of OBS 1ST THURSDAYS 🔥 Powered by Monster Energy 🔋 Curated by BLVQ IRIS, this monthly creative experience brings together live music, poetry, DJs, local vendors and good people for a proper Cape Town First Thursday. 🌸 For September Spring Edition, we've got: 🎶 Live Music 🎤 Poetry 🎧 DJ Sets 🛍️ Local Market Stalls 🍹 Drink Specials 🍕 Half-price on ALL pizzas 🥤 Monster Cocktails – R60 EVENT DETAILS: 📍 Trenchtown, 143 Lower Main Rd, Obs 🗓 Thursday, 3 September 2026 ⏰ 5PM till Late 🎟️ Early Bird: R50 | General: R80 | Door: R100 for 2. Tickets available on FIXR - LINK BELOW ⬇️ https://fixr.co/event/obs-1st-thursdays-september-spring-edition-tickets-410308287
2026-09-03
BLVQ IRIS Birthday Show 🎂
Live Music
Obz Books Index · Cape Town, South Africa
In celebration of her birthday, BLVQ IRIS is hosting a live music showcase. Backed by her live band, The Crossroads, BLVQ IRIS will take audiences on a genre-bending musical journey, blending hip hop, alternative R&B, jazz, soul and spoken word into an intimate, high-energy performance. Expect powerful storytelling and a live experience unlike any other! 🔥 Opening the evening is poet "Khanya Mtamzeli", whose heartfelt poetry will set the tone for a night of storytelling and celebration. The evening will also feature performances by acclaimed opera singer, "Leekay", and jazz vocalist, "Saskia" with the EU4RIA jazz band, creating a rich and diverse celebration of music. Whether you've been following BLVQ IRIS' journey or you're discovering her for the first time, this is a night to celebrate her music 🍾 📅: Saturday, 25 July 2026 🕕 : 6PM till Late 🎟: R100 Early Bird, R120 General, R150 Door Get Your Tickets ➡️: https://fixr.co/event/blvq-iris-birthday-show-tickets-16500326
2026-07-25
Obs 1st Thursdays: Trenchtown
Live Music
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
OBS 1ST THURSDAYS is monthly gathering for music lovers, creatives, and anyone looking for a good reason to start the weekend early 🍻 Join us at Trenchtown in the heart of Observatory for an evening of live music, DJ sets, market stalls, cocktails, and community. Whether you're coming straight from work, meeting friends for drinks, discovering local brands, or looking for your new favourite artist, OBS 1ST THURSDAYS has it ALL for you! Expect a carefully curated mix of local music, thrifts, great food, and spicy drinks 🍸 Come for the music. Stay for the atmosphere 🌃 Tickets 🎟: • Early Bird – R30 • General Admission – R50 • At The Door – R80 Limited capacity. Secure your ticket early. Get your tickets here ⬇️: https://fixr.co/event/obs-1st-thursdays-trenchtown-tickets-159081374?lang=en-US®ion=za
2026-07-02
BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads LIVE at Novel Wine Bar
Live Music
Novel Wine Bar · Cape Town, South Africa
A night of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and deep groove lands in Salt River as BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads take over Novel Wine Bar for an intimate live music experience rooted in rhythm, culture, and connection. Fusing jazz improvisation with hip-hop energy, BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads deliver a dynamic live set built on rich instrumentation, sharp lyricism, soulful textures, and raw performance chemistry. Expect immersive sounds that move seamlessly between jazz, African musical influences, soul, and contemporary hip-hop. Hosted at Novel Wine Bar — a vibrant, community-focused space, guests can enjoy a warm and collaborative atmosphere alongside a curated selection of rare and emerging South African wines. Opening the evening is Jordyn, bringing smooth R&B/Soul melodies and intimate storytelling to set the tone for the night. Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/375252-blvq-iris-the-crossroads-live-at-novel-wine-bar/
2026-05-29
Culture Capital Collab
Live Music
Trenchtown · Cape Town, South Africa
As the city celebrates Cape Town Jazz Week, join us in the Culture Capital of Observatory, Cape Town, for a night of Jazz with a serious twist. - ■ Headliner: BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads The sophisticated, high-energy rapper, BLVQ IRIS, is headlining the show with her powerhouse jazz band, The Crossroads. 🎷 Expect a seamless blend of multilingual hip hop rhymes and tight jazz rhythms. If you haven't witnessed her smooth tonal delivery and captivating stage presence yet, this is your time 🙂↕️ SUPPORTING ACTS: • Empress Nomakhala • THEE BAND • EU4RIA • ISAIAH G TICKETS 🎫 Early Bird: R 50 Phase 1: R 80 Phase 2 // At the Door: R 120 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/365216-blvq-iris-the-crossroads-culture-collab-obs/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium
2026-03-28
Wine, Dine & Valentine 🌹
Live Music
Mango Ginger · Cape Town, South Africa
Wine, Dine & Valentine is an intimate celebration of love, artistry, and connection, taking place on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at Mango Ginger in Observatory, Cape Town. Set within the warmth of Valentine’s season, the event offers a refined, cultural experience for couples, friends, and music lovers who appreciate live artistry, and elegant social spaces. ✨️ The evening blends live music & spoken word poetry to create a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. 💝 The programme features a carefully curated line-up led by headlining act, Kila G, alongside a 4-piece jazz ensemble, EU4RIA, BLVQ IRIS & The Crossroads, Empress Nomakhala & Orie. Tickets start from R100, click the link below: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/359346-wine-dine-valentine/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
2026-02-28