To mark Ace & Tate’s ‘Bring on the Sun’ campaign, we’ve partnered up with the brand and collaborated with collectives across Europe to bring you their recommendations for the best ‘sun spots’ in their home city.

This series celebrates the transformative nature of summer and each city guide will shine a light on must-visit locations for enjoying the sunshine, local style.

As anyone who’s ever spent a summer in London knows, it’s a special time for locals. The first glimpse of a promising ray of sunshine and everybody’s straight to the park with as many friends as they can gather, a pair of sunglasses and a speaker.

This coming together, through a shared determination to get as much Vitamin D as possible, fosters a beautiful atmosphere of community with park goers happily sharing music and spaces to enjoy the sunshine the only way they know how.

This is a vibe that Touching Bass, the South-London based musical movement, is all about. Their goal is to celebrate the ability of music to bring people together. It does this through regular club nights and concerts, cultural collaborations, a monthly NTS Radio show and a burgeoning record label.

The English capital, which they describe as a “cultural hub” is a special place for them, as they don’t think their movement would be the same anywhere else. “Soundsystem culture is so ingrained in the architecture of this city, in people’s bodies and people’s spirits as well,” says Errol, founder of the group.

Summer is the best time to enjoy that spirit, says Carli, label assistant and community manager. “Everyone is much friendlier, happy and it’s a great opportunity, everyone just wants to be really social. Some of my best memories are just hanging in parks, eating, playing music.”

Read their guide to find where to head for juices, black-owned restaurants, and the best parks to meet up with your mates.