The Big Meeting Closes August with Food, Music and Cocktails

What the report says

The Singleton’s monthly Big Meeting closed out August with a food-and-drinks gathering at Thrones Bar & Lounge in Bugolobi, Kampala, drawing food lovers, cocktail fans and music audiences for an afternoon social event. According to Nile Post, the last Sunday edition blended dining, entertainment and a hands-on cocktail experience in a relaxed setting.

The event kept its interactive format, which let guests mix their own cocktails rather than only being served at the bar. Food vendors Harmonie K and The Food Mechanic also served attendees while the afternoon began with conversation and casual socializing. As the day went on, performances by Kamali, Sir Aludah, DJ Jerry and Saint Trevor shifted the atmosphere into a livelier party.

Host Lynda Ddane guided the experience, while The Singleton used the occasion to continue building social events around its whisky brand. Brand manager Simon Lapyem said the concept is meant to bring people together around food, music and a more participatory drink experience. The article said the monthly series has become a regular part of Kampala’s lifestyle calendar, with editions held on the last Sunday of each month and different themes over time.

More broadly, the format reflects a growing trend in brand-led lifestyle events in urban nightlife, where food, music and interactive activities are used to create a shared experience rather than a standard bar promotion.