Band on the Wall, 23 May 2026
Jon Onabowu is making waves across the music scene with his innovative jazz/fusion sound, solidifying his reputation as one of the UK's up and coming top drummers.
Jon Onabowu is a London-based drummer, composer, and bandleader whose work centres on high-energy live performance, deep groove, and collective improvisation. As an artist, he leads a contemporary jazz project driven by feel, intensity, and musical conversation, shaped in real time on stage.
His live band typically features David Mrakpor (Blue Lab Beats) and INSXGHT on keys, Leslie Essel on bass, and Francois Fasano (Stormzy/Sugababes) on guitar, forming a fluid line-up built around trust, interplay, and rhythmic clarity.
Jon performs regularly as a bandleader at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club and has appeared at major festivals including North Sea Jazz Festival and Montreux Jazz Festival.
Bar open: 1.00pm
Artists on stage: 3.30pm
Curfew: 5.00pm
Stage: The Copper Bar
Audience: Standing
One of Manchester’s most respected independent live music venues
25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ
0161 834 1786 / info@bandonthewall.org