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SUMMARY:Tomi Balogh – A Reason To Listen
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back London-based pianist\, composer\, and producer\, Tomi Balogh\, to the Liszt Institute London for a special pre-release concert of his newest album\, A Reason To Listen. \nA Reason To Listen is his most personal work to date. Inspired by his son Samuel\, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome shortly after birth\, the album is a meditation on unconditional love\, on finding joy in unexpected places\, and on learning to let go of expectations. It is a story that extends far beyond one family — a reminder that every person deserves to be loved exactly as they are. \nJoining Tomi for this special evening are featured collaborators from the album: Rick Leon James the multi-instrumentalist\, bass player and producer\, Zsofi Bartal flautist\, Selina Albright\, vocalist and Daniel Deej John on drums. Together\, they bring the album to life in an intimate live setting before its release to the world. \nAlongside the music\, Tomi is partnering with charities that support families raising children with additional needs – and this concert is part of that wider conversation. \nAdmission is free. Registration via Eventbrite is required.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tomi-balogh-a-reason-to-listen/
LOCATION:Liszt Institute\, Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur Street\, London\, Westminster\, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events in London,Free Events,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Insieme Free Lunchtime Concerts - Chamber Opera Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Insieme\, Lauderdale House’s Chamber Opera Ensemble in Residence present a series of Free Thursday Lunchtime Concerts\, featuring a host of different musicians and pieces. All taking place in in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Doors will open at 1pm. The concert will begin at 1:15pm.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/insieme-free-lunchtime-concerts-chamber-opera-ensemble/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Lauderdale House\, Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill\, London\, N65HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events in London,Free Events,Live Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - West End
DESCRIPTION:Doors 1830. Quiz starts 1930 sharp.\n10 to a team max. Big groups welcome – just split into teams!\n\nSounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz\, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. We’re the only Music Quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse\, supported beloved Boy Band ‘5ive’ and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie.  \nExpect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics\, Old Skool Anthems\, Indie Bangers\, marvellous Mash-Ups\, Power Ballads\, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the 60s to the current day\, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz. Team Tickets from 2 to large groups of 50 available\, but hurry – our events sell out quickly. \nCheck out our website http://www.soundsfamiliar.co
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-music-quiz-west-end-2/
LOCATION:The Phoenix\, Cavendish Square\, London W1G 0PP\, 37 Cavendish Square\, London\, W1G 0PP
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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SUMMARY:All-New Twickenham Record Fair - April 11th 9am-3.30pm
DESCRIPTION:The long-established Twickenham Record Fair is under new management and is now FREE to enter! \n\nCome along to the first fair organised by JLWRecords on April 11th at St Mary’s Church Hall\, Church Street\, Twickenham TW1 3NJ (9 am-3.30 pm).\n\n\nWe have some new traders lined up\, as well as our established favourites\, and all will have THOUSANDS of great records to root through. \nWe are just yards from some great cafes and bars\, so you can go over your new purchases with a cold drink or two afterwards! \n\nIt’s free entry all day\, so tell all your friends\, family\, and pets\, and come on over!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/all-new-twickenham-record-fair-april-11th-9am-3-30pm/2026-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Free Events,Music,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Sonic Spheres - Conference + Concert
DESCRIPTION:A programme of talks\, panel discussions\, and workshops\, followed by a Loudspeaker Orchestra Concert\n\n\n\n\nConference + Concert\nConference: 10am – 5pm\nConcert: 7pm – 9:30pm \nLeading artists\, technologists\, and researchers present talks\, panels\, and hands-on workshops exploring the forefront of immersive audio. From 3D composition and sound architecture to psychoacoustics and spatial perception\, the programme examines how sound shapes the way we sense\, move through\, and understand the world. \nSonic Spheres transforms Woolwich Works into a living\, resonant environment where multiple spherical loudspeaker arrays animate the space with fully immersive 3D sound. Audiences are invited into an extraordinary encounter with sound in space – a world where listening becomes physical\, spatial\, and deeply embodied. \nFor full programme and timings visit sonicspheres.org. \nWe’re also offering 10 free tickets for non-academic participants who would like to attend. These bursary places are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. To apply\, email Sound-image@greenwich.ac.uk with the subject line “Sonic Spheres Bursary”\, including your name\, email address\, and profession or current role. \n  \n\n\nConcert Only\nConcert: 7pm – 9:30pm \nSonic Spheres transforms Woolwich Works into a living\, resonant environment where multiple spherical loudspeaker arrays animate the space with fully immersive 3D sound. \nAudiences are invited into an extraordinary encounter with sound in space – a world where listening becomes physical\, spatial\, and deeply embodied – inviting audiences to listen in entirely new ways. \nThe concert will include a selection of world premieres and works specifically composed for the IKO loudspeaker/s. For further information on the artists and performances\, visit sonicspheres.org. \n\n\nThis event is part of the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre (University of Greenwich) 2025-2026 Loudspeaker Orchestra Concert Series. \nIn collaboration with UCL (University College London) and City St George’s\, University of London. \n\n\n\nTo hire a London Steel Band for Summer\, consider the Carribe Steel Band\, based in London\, available UK-wide.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sonic-spheres/
LOCATION:Woolwich Works\, The Fireworks Factory\, 11 No. 1 Street\, London\, SE18 6HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Conferences,Entertainment,Events in London,Gigs,Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Scott Rowley with Stay Alive: The Life and Death of Stuart Adamson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and deeply human evening with author and music journalist Scott Rowley as he discusses STAY ALIVE: The Life and Death of Stuart Adamson — the first fully co‑operative and definitive account of the life\, legacy and tragic death of one of Scotland’s most influential and enigmatic musicians. \nThis event is part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series spotlighting transformative writers\, artists and cultural voices who shape the way we understand music\, identity and creative expression. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art — blending conversation\, cultural history and lived experience. \nIn STAY ALIVE\, Rowley traces the remarkable rise and haunting decline of Stuart Adamson\, founder of both The Skids and Big Country. Drawing on unprecedented access to Adamson’s family\, bandmates\, private writings and never‑before‑seen material\, Rowley paints a vivid portrait of a man whose talent\, turmoil and working‑class pride helped define a generation of post‑punk and alternative rock. \nFrom the chaotic energy of late‑70s Scotland\, to global fame with Big Country\, to the battles with addiction\, trauma and depression that shadowed his later years\, Rowley’s narrative is unflinching\, tender\, and profoundly revealing. Far more than a music biography\, STAY ALIVE explores the weight of expectation\, the wounds we carry from childhood\, and the quiet struggles that fame can magnify rather than soothe. \nAdamson’s story — tragic\, inspiring and heartbreakingly human — resonates far beyond his era. It asks what it means to be an artist\, a father\, a survivor… and what happens when the world sees only the legend\, not the man. \nWith praise from critics and musicians alike\, this long‑overdue book is already being hailed as a definitive work on one of Scotland’s most compelling creative figures. \nTickets available here and currently on a limited 2-4-1 offer – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-scott-rowley-with-tony-butler-stay-alive-tickets-1987598655082?aff=oddtdtcreator \nPurchase the book here:\nhttps://bit.ly/stayalivescottrowley \nWhat to Expect\n\nA talk from Scott Rowley exploring the making of STAY ALIVE\, the revelations uncovered\, and the emotional weight of telling Adamson’s story\nIn‑depth discussion of creativity\, trauma\, addiction\, fame\, and the pressures placed on artists in the post‑punk and alternative rock scenes\nBehind‑the‑scenes insight into Rowley’s research\, interviews and unprecedented access to Adamson’s family and archives\nReflections on legacy\, working‑class identity and how one man’s music resonated across generations\nAudience Q&A\, offering the chance to engage directly with Rowley about Adamson’s life\, the writing process and the cultural impact of The Skids and Big Country\nBook signing — bring your copy or purchase one at the event\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a moving\, honest and unforgettable evening centred on one of Scotland’s most important — and most misunderstood — musical icons. \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-scott-rowley-with-stay-alive-the-life-and-death-of-stuart-adamson/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Gigs,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Dan Jennings with Paul Weller Dancing Through the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and expansive evening with award‑winning broadcaster and journalist Dan Jennings\, as he discusses DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE: The Authorised Oral History of Paul Weller\, the first fully authorised and definitive oral account of one of Britain’s most influential and enduring musical figures. \nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating transformative writers\, artists and cultural voices who shape how we understand music\, identity and creative expression. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art — blending conversation\, cultural history and lived experience. \nHosting the evening will be acclaimed author Daniel Rachel and joining as a guest will be Go! Discs founder Andy Macdonald. \nIn DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE\, Jennings traces the extraordinary creative life of Paul Weller\, from the explosive urgency of The Jam\, through the ambitious sophistication of The Style Council\, to a prolific and uncompromising solo career spanning more than three decades. Built from over 200 hours of interviews with more than 250 contributors\, including Weller himself; the book offers an unprecedented\, collective portrait of a musician whose influence has defined generations. \nDrawing on unique access to Weller’s inner circle of family\, friends\, bandmates\, producers and collaborators\, Jennings reveals the drive\, discipline and restless creativity behind a career that continually resisted nostalgia and commercial complacency. The result is candid\, generous and richly revealing — capturing not just the myth\, but the man at the centre of one of British music’s most remarkable artistic journeys. \nFar more than a standard biography\, DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE explores the realities of longevity\, reinvention and creative survival. It reflects on class\, culture\, fandom and the personal cost of sustaining artistic integrity in the public eye\, while charting how Weller became one of the very few artists to achieve Number One albums across five consecutive decades. \nPaul Weller’s story — creative\, uncompromising and continually evolving\, speaks to anyone who cares about music as a cultural force. It asks what it takes to remain vital\, curious and true to yourself when the world expects you to stand still. \nAlready hailed by critics as a landmark work of music journalism\, DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE is being recognised as the definitive account of one of Britain’s greatest artists. \nTickets available here and currently on a limited 2-4-1 offer – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-dan-jennings-paul-weller-dancing-through-the-fire-tickets-1987599404323?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWhat to Expect\n\nA talk from Dan Jennings exploring the making of DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE\, the interview process\, and the challenge of capturing a living legend through many voices\nIn‑depth discussion of creativity\, longevity\, reinvention and artistic integrity across five decades of British music\nBehind‑the‑scenes insight into Jennings’ unprecedented access to Paul Weller and his closest collaborators\nReflections on class\, fandom\, cultural legacy and why Weller’s music continues to resonate across generations\nAudience Q&A\, offering the chance to engage directly with Jennings about his research\, the writing process and Paul Weller’s cultural impact\nBook signing — bring your copy or purchase one on the night\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful\, energising and unforgettable evening celebrating one of modern music’s most vital and uncompromising creative figures. \n\n\n\nLocation\nThe Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-dan-jennings-with-paul-weller-dancing-through-the-fire/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:ARTIFICIAL GO + NO PEELING
DESCRIPTION:Upset The Rhythm presents… \nARTIFICIAL GO\nNO PEELING\nWednesday 13 May\nNew River Studios\, 199 Eade Rd\, Harringay\, London\, N4 1DN\n7.30pm | £10 | Tickets: https://link.dice.fm/P1af2a986141 \nARTIFICIAL GO hail from Cincinnati\, USA\, and bring the beat to life with their New / No / Whatever Wave weirdness! Last year\, they released ‘Musical Chairs’\, building on 2024’s ‘Hopscotch Fever’\, an album of ten existential post-punk chamber pop tracks. Recorded at Lambda Research and the haunted attic of the band’s house\, the core trio of Angie Willcutt\, Micah Wu\, and Cole Gilfilen have traded the sparse jangle of their debut for a broader\, fuller sound. ‘Musical Chairs’ deftly meshes the angular excitability of ‘Hopscotch Fever’ with a spectral warmth and expensiveness able to encompass acoustic guitars\, Wu’s almost metaphysical funk bass lines\, tape loops and blips and bleeps\, a guest spot by Eric Dietrich (of The Drin and Sorry Eric) on saxophone\, and Gilfilen’s hip moving boom-bap drumming add to the excitement. \nIn Willcutt’s hands\, the struggles\, and at times terrors\, of our current age are playfully subverted with agile world play and dynamic vocalization that moves from sweet and dreamy to cartoonishly exaggerated as she charts an emotional course through such topics as the difficulties of playing the role of “woman” in a misogynist world (“Playing Puppet”) or the injustice of anthropocentric hierarchy (“Tightrope Walker”). Musical Chairs is serious music not meant to be taken too seriously\, a playful act of resistance\, a meditation on the good and bad of this world\, and ultimately a remarkable statement on the continuing growth of Artificial Go. \nhttps://artificialgo.bandcamp.com/ \nNO PEELING was formed in 2025 as a studio project by five friends in the fertile Nottingham DIY underground. September 2025’s self-titled EP was the perfect introduction to the No Peeling universe. Bandcamp Daily picked it as an Essential Release\, calling it “a clanging collection of get-in-get-out egg punk that doesn’t ask for more than 10 minutes of your time and overdelivers on every front”. It managed to cram a lifetime of idea-nuggets into seven songs that rarely exceeded the minute mark. A blast of enthusiasm and hyperactivity\, the EP was the audio equivalent of a barrage firework: exhilarating and energising. Whilst the first EP was completed before the band had played live; the forthcoming EP2 hits a little differently. \nEP2 has the garage punk clatter and sparkly efficiency of their debut but is somehow faster and weirder. The guitar and synth seem to be engaged in a constant (playful) fight\, tumbling further and further away from the song structure being held together (and propelled) by one of the tightest rhythm sections around. The scrawl and skronk might occasionally recall No Wave but those grooves are locked down. This all provides the perfect foundation for the wry\, dry observations of Sophie Diver. From pasta post and fluff-clad delinquents to clingfilm catastrophes and poor working conditions\, all modern life’s bases are covered and emerge miraculously from a magic-eye explosion of clangs\, thwacks and bloops. \nhttps://nopeeling.bandcamp.com/album/no-peeling
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/artificial-go-no-peeling/
LOCATION:new river studios\, 199 Eade Road\, London\, N4 1DN
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - Summer Specials
DESCRIPTION:Doors 1830. Quiz starts 1930 sharp. Quiz End 2130\nJoin us for our Summer Specials at the Courtyard Bar at Vinegar Yard. \nWe’ll have 2 hours of Sounds Familiar fun in the sun (hopefully). \n10 to a team max. Big groups welcome – just split into teams!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-music-quiz-summer-specials/
LOCATION:Vinegar Yard\, 72-82 St Thomas St\, SE1 3QU\, Vinegar Yard\, 72-82 St Thomas St\, SE1 3QU
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - Decades Special
DESCRIPTION:Doors 14:00 Quiz starts 15:00 sharp. DJ till 19:00pm \nIt’s the Sounds Familiar Decades Special.  \nSounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz\, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. We’re the only Music Quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse\, supported beloved Boy Band ‘5ive’ and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie.  \nExpect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics\, Old Skool Anthems\, Indie Bangers\, marvellous Mash-Ups\, Power Ballads\, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the 60s to the current day\, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz. Team Tickets from 2 to large groups of 50 available\, but hurry – our events sell out quickly. \nCheck out our website http://www.soundsfamiliar.co
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-music-quiz-decades-special/
LOCATION:Flamingo Room\, O’Neills\, 33-37 Wardour St\, Greater\, London W1D 6PU\, UK\, O'Neills\, 33-37 Wardour S\, London\, W1D 6PU
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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SUMMARY:Stephen Hose Free Lunchtime Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Take a break on a Tuesday lunchtime and enjoy 45 minutes of free\, gorgeous classical music performed live by our resident pianist\, Stephen Hose\, upstairs in the beautiful Long Gallery overlooking Waterlow Park. Stephen Hose trained at the Royal Academy of Music\, where he held a Vaughan Williams scholarship. He has had a varied career\, including performing chamber music and solo recitals\, as well as being Musical Director and pianist for a range of operas\, musicals\, plays\, and TV. Doors will open at 1 pm. The concert will begin at 1:15 pm. Tickets are free\, but we kindly ask that you book to give us an idea of numbers. \n  \nMusic for London provides various concert pianists for hire for private recitals and concerts in London and the UK
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stephen-hose-free-lunchtime-concerts/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Lauderdale House\, Waterlow Park\, Highgate Hill\, London\, N65HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events in London,Free Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T223000
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SUMMARY:Alkanna Graeca: live at The Jazz Cafe - Jazz Concert  19/05/26
DESCRIPTION:Alkanna Graeca is a vocal trio weaving Balkan folk traditions with free improvisation and expansive soundscapes. Formed by Dunja Botic\, Alexandra Achillea\, and Irini Arabatzi\, they channel the heritage of their homelands into a ritualistic exploration of voice—songs carrying mountain echoes\, stripped bare\, reshaped\, and reborn\, blurring past and present. \nIrini’s voice\, shaped by her Greek roots\, jazz and South American influences\, has taken her to international stages. Dunja\, a Serbian-Greek singer and actress\, moves seamlessly between theatre and music\, drawing inspiration from Maqam and jazz. Alexandra’s background in classical\, folk\, and experimental music has carried her from opera houses to underground scenes. Together\, they create a sound that is earthy\, timeless\, and steeped in tradition—stripped bare\, transformed\, and reborn through improvisation. \n  \nMusic for London is one of the premier Jazz Band booking agencies in London for concerts\, parties and events
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/alkanna-graeca-live-at-the-jazz-cafe/
LOCATION:The Jazz Cafe\, 5 Parkway\, Camden Town\, London\, Camden\, NW1 7PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - Soho
DESCRIPTION:Doors 1830. Quiz starts 1930 sharp. \n  \nSounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz\, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. We’re the only Music Quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse\, supported beloved Boy Band ‘5ive’ and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie.  \nExpect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics\, Old Skool Anthems\, Indie Bangers\, marvellous Mash-Ups\, Power Ballads\, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the 60s to the current day\, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz. Team Tickets from 2 to large groups of 50 available\, but hurry – our events sell out quickly. \n  \nCheck out our website http://www.soundsfamiliar.co
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-music-quiz-soho/
LOCATION:Flamingo Room\, O’Neills\, 33-37 Wardour St\, Greater\, London W1D 6PU\, UK\, O'Neills\, 33-37 Wardour S\, London\, W1D 6PU
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - West End
DESCRIPTION:Doors 1830. Quiz starts 1930 sharp.\n10 to a team max. Big groups welcome – just split into teams!\n\nSounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz\, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. We’re the only Music Quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse\, supported beloved Boy Band ‘5ive’ and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie.  \nExpect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics\, Old Skool Anthems\, Indie Bangers\, marvellous Mash-Ups\, Power Ballads\, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the 60s to the current day\, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz. Team Tickets from 2 to large groups of 50 available\, but hurry – our events sell out quickly. \nCheck out our website http://www.soundsfamiliar.co
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-music-quiz-west-end/
LOCATION:The Phoenix\, Cavendish Square\, London W1G 0PP\, 37 Cavendish Square\, London\, W1G 0PP
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T223000
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: A Sound So Very Loud • The story of Oasis with Ted Kessler and Hamish MacBain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unmissable night celebrating the music\, madness\, and enduring legacy of Oasis — one of Britain’s most explosive and influential bands.\nThrough the lens of A Sound So Very Loud — the definitive new book by acclaimed music journalists Ted Kessler and Hamish MacBain — this immersive evening dives deep into the songs\, stories\, and chaos that defined a generation. \nThe evening will be hosted by Daniel Rachel\, former musician-turned-award-winning and bestselling author whose previous works include: Isle of Noises: Conversations with Great British Songwriters\, Walls Come Tumbling Down: The Music & Politics of Rock Against Racism\, 2 Tone and Red Wedge and most recently This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll: Pop Music\, The Swastika and The Third Reich (nominated for The Penderyn Music Book prize). \nTickets available here and currently on a limited 2-4-1 offer – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-live-forever-the-story-of-oasis-tickets-1984712337027?keep_tld=true \nThe night includes:\n🎤 Book Talk & Q&A\nGo behind the music with two writers who were there from the start. From Supersonic to Champagne Supernova\, uncover the real stories behind Oasis’s biggest hits and the creative friction that made them legendary. Signed copies of A Sound So Very Loud will be available for purchase. \n🎧 Listening Party\nLose yourself in the anthems\, deep cuts\, and hidden gems that shaped the Britpop era. Expect nostalgia\, sing-alongs\, and maybe even a surprise or two. \n👥 About the Authors\nHamish MacBain\nA former writer at NME from 2004 to 2010\, MacBain had a front-row seat to the breakup of Oasis. He penned the words in the band’s final official tour programme and was en route to review their last UK show when it was cancelled. He co-authored Any Road Will Get Us There (If We Don’t Know Where We’re Going) with Noel Gallagher in 2018\, and his sleevenotes for the Be Here Now reissue were featured in the Chasing the Sun: 1993–1997 Oasis exhibition. \nTed Kessler\nKessler was on staff at NME from 1993 to 2003 before joining Q magazine\, where he worked for sixteen years\, including four as editor. He first interviewed Oasis in 1994 around their debut single Supersonic\, and his final interview with the band was in Amsterdam in 2009\, just before their split. Since then\, he’s written five Liam Gallagher cover interviews and remains one of the most trusted voices on the band’s legacy. \nThe Long Play Sessions\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP celebrating some of the most influential voices writing about music today. Each session goes beyond the page\, offering live conversation\, cultural context and creative insight into the stories that shape music history. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for an essential evening exploring one of the loudest\, boldest and most influential moments in British music history.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-a-sound-so-very-loud-the-story-of-oasis-with-ted-kessler-and-hamish-macbain/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature,Music,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T200000
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SUMMARY:«stadtklang» w/ LILY LYONS | Live @ Ruby Lucy London
DESCRIPTION:LILY LYONS \nLily searches for truth in her music\, exploring simple things that are easily forgotten – not revolutionary\, but the everyday beauty and tragedy of relationships. Each track that Lily writes is a beautiful vignette capturing her experiences so far\, with perceptive lyrics delivered in an elegant voice that could easily sit among the greats. \nAs she started gigging\, turning up to open mics and small shows multiple times a week\, Lily became more in tune with the things she wanted to say in her songs. Using her songwriting to figure out who she is and how she wants to live her life\, Lyons hopes that\, in turn\, her listeners will find the encouragement to “reflect on themselves and feel positive about tomorrow”. \nThursday 28th of May 2026 um 20 Uhr\nRuby Lucy Hotel & Bar\nLower Marsh\nSE1 7RA London
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stadtklang-w-lily-lyons-live-ruby-lucy-london/
LOCATION:Ruby Lucy Hotel & Bar London\, Lower Marsh\, London\, SE1 7RA
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Free Events,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:Sounds Familiar Saturdays - West End
DESCRIPTION:Join Sounds Familiar Music Quiz Saturday at the Phoenix! \n  \nDoors 1900 Quiz starts 1945 sharp. DJ Till 12.00am \n10 to a team max. Big groups welcome – just split into teams! \n  \n  \nSounds Familiar is more than just a Music Quiz\, it’s the perfect combination of your favourite playlist and the best party you’ve ever been to. We’re the only Music Quiz to have sold out The Camden Roundhouse\, supported beloved Boy Band ‘5ive’ and played Glastonbury festival more times than David Bowie.  \nExpect rounds stuffed full of Chart Classics\, Old Skool Anthems\, Indie Bangers\, marvellous Mash-Ups\, Power Ballads\, Guilty Pleasures and over 100 killer tunes from the 60s to the current day\, all wrapped up in one epic Quiz. Team Tickets from 2 to large groups of 50 available\, but hurry – our events sell out quickly. \n  \nCheck out our website http://www.soundsfamiliar.co \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sounds-familiar-saturdays-west-end/
LOCATION:The Phoenix\, Cavendish Square\, London W1G 0PP\, 37 Cavendish Square\, London\, W1G 0PP
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Paul Sexton with Rock Goes to College (Special performance from Freya Everest)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Paul Sexton\, acclaimed music journalist\, author and broadcaster\, as he explores his latest book Rock Goes to College — the definitive\, untold story of the UK university gig circuit that launched a generation of legendary artists. With an opening performance by talented singer-songwriter Freya Everest\, this one is not to be missed!  \nIn Rock Goes to College\, Sexton traces the rise of Britain’s student gig circuit during the late 1960s and 1970s. This grassroots touring network became a proving ground for emerging artists during the explosion of rock music and the album era. As new universities and polytechnics opened across the UK\, bands criss-crossed the country in battered vans\, playing student unions\, honing their sound and chasing the dream of a record deal. \nDrawing on extensive original interviews and his unrivalled access to artists and industry figures\, Sexton tells remarkable early-career stories of acts including Pink Floyd\, Led Zeppelin\, The Who\, Queen\, Elton John\, Fleetwood Mac\, Genesis\, Nick Drake\, AC/DC and Dire Straits — as well as the student promoters and social secretaries who booked them\, many of whom would go on to shape the modern music industry themselves. The book also reveals how Paul McCartney and Wings returned to this circuit post-Beatles to road-test a new band from the ground up. \nPart music history\, part social history\, Rock Goes to College captures a vital moment when higher education\, youth culture and live music collided — shaping careers\, communities and the future of British rock. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn in-depth conversation with Paul Sexton on the stories and research behind Rock Goes to College\nInsight into the UK’s university gig circuit and its role in developing iconic artists\nDiscussion on music journalism\, biography and documenting cultural history\nAudience Q&A\nA live and intimate acoustic performance from Freya Everest\nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one on the night\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for an entertaining\, insightful and nostalgia-rich evening uncovering one of the most influential — and least documented — chapters in British music history. \nAbout The Long Play Sessions\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP Music School\, celebrating influential writers whose work has shaped how we understand music\, culture and creative history. Each session brings landmark books to life through live conversation\, historical context and deep industry insight.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-paul-sexton-with-rock-goes-to-college-special-performance-from-freya-everest/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Gigs,History,Literature,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Zakia Sewell – Finding Albion – Myth\, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 5th June at 7:00 pm at ICMP’s Queen’s Park venue for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning writer\, DJ and broadcaster Zakia Sewell\, as she discusses her brand‑new book: \nFINDING ALBION – Myth\, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain \nIn this intimate interview\, Zakia will discuss her quest for ‘another Britain’. How she traversed the length and breadth of our island from Somerset to Scotland\, seeking out a different story – one that lies beyond divisive national myths and symbols. \nIn Finding Albion\, Zakia uncovers an alternative spirit of Britain that is vividly alive today. It is found in otherworldly folk songs\, ancient legends\, Celtic seasonal rites and mystic stone circles that punctuate our landscape. Her journey begins as the sun rises on the spring equinox over Glastonbury Tor\, where she meets neopagans reclaiming traditions from our pre-Christian past. At summer’s peak at Notting Hill Carnival\, she hears cultural echoes that passed along the slave trade routes from the Caribbean. On All Hallows’ Eve\, she encounters the ghosts of Empire that are still haunting the nation\, and in the depths of a Cornish winter\, she asks if today’s new folk revival could unite our increasingly divided country? \nFinding Albion brings a hopeful story of Britain out from the shadows\, giving us a deeper sense of who we are and heralding the promise of a brighter future. \nTickets available here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-play-sessions-zakia-sewell-finding-albion-tickets-1988473699363?aff=oddtdtcreator \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nZakia Sewell is a writer\, DJ and broadcaster based in London. She hosts Dream Time on BBC Radio 6 Music and used to host the flagship breakfast show on NTS Radio. For the past eight years\, she has been producing and presenting radio documentaries and podcasts for platforms such as BBC Radio 3 and 4\, Tate and Camden Arts Centre. Her acclaimed four-part Radio 4 series My Albion was an inspiration for her book. Her writing has appeared in publications including Tate Etc.\, Resident Advisor and Weird Walk\, as well as in the essay collection This Woman’s Work.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-zakia-sewell-finding-albion-myth-folklore-and-the-quest-for-a-hidden-britain/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,History,Literature,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:Sasrison & Metanoia present: Between Worlds With D-Nox & Brigado Crew
DESCRIPTION:After his last London appearance in 2022\, D-NOX returns to the city for a rare and long-awaited night. For this edition\, Sasrison and Metanoia welcome a true pioneer of the progressive scene\, alongside BRIGADO CREW\, for their highly anticipated London debut. \nWith over 25 years shaping dancefloors worldwide\, D-NOX brings a sound rooted in deep\, driving grooves and melodic precision\, forged through releases on labels such as Bedrock\, Sudbeat and his own Sprout Music. \nJoining him\, BRIGADO CREW deliver a fresh and forward-thinking energy. Known for releases on Diynamic\, Bedrock and Tomorrowland Music\, and supported by artists like Tale of Us and Adriatique\, their sound blends emotional depth with powerful\, modern textures. \nExpect a journey where experience meets innovation. Deep rhythms\, evolving melodies\, and a crowd connected by the music. \nA rare return. A debut moment. One dancefloor. \nBring your smile. Catch the vibe. Join the underground.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sasrison-metanoia-present-between-worlds-with-d-nox-brigado-crew/
LOCATION:EGG LONDON\, 5-13 Vale Royal\, London\, N7 9AP
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T210000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven Unwrapped: Pastoral - Classical Concert
DESCRIPTION:Birdsong\, rushing streams\, countryside dances and a musical thunderstorm: join London Incidental Orchestra for Beethoven Unwrapped: Pastoral\, a relaxed\, story-led classical concert at the beautiful St Gabriel’s Church in Pimlico. \nThis is Beethoven for the curious. Before performing Symphony No. 6\, “Pastoral”\, in full\, conductor Alexander Conway will guide the audience through the music\, revealing the stories\, natural imagery\, structure and hidden details behind one of Beethoven’s most loved works. \nExpect live demonstrations from the orchestra\, humour\, context and a warm\, informal atmosphere. There is no dress code\, and no prior classical knowledge is needed. Whether you are a regular concert-goer or completely new to classical music\, this is a fresh\, friendly and accessible way to experience Beethoven live. \nThe evening opens with Beethoven’s dramatic Egmont Overture\, followed by an Unwrapped introduction to the Pastoral Symphony and a full performance by the London Incidental Orchestra’s 40-piece orchestra. \nThere will also be an audience-conductor raffle in support of Mind UK\, giving one audience member the chance to take centre stage and conduct the orchestra. \nA well-stocked bar will be available before the concert\, during the interval and after the performance. \nPrevious LIO concerts have been described as having “the energy of a comedy set mixed with a live gig and a dash of a history lesson thrown in”. After a previous Beethoven concert\, John Suchet of Classic FM said: “It’s hard to do anything original with Beethoven… but you’ve managed it!” \nAll profits go to Mind UK\, working to make sure nobody has to face a mental health problem alone. \nYou can book classical ensembles in London for recitals and private events in London.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/beethoven-unwrapped-pastoral-classical-concert/
LOCATION:St Gabriel’s Church\, Pimlico\, St Gabriel's Church\, Pimlico\, London\, SW1V 2AD
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Samira Ahmed with A Hard Day's Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at ICMP’s Queen’s Park campus for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning journalist\, writer\, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed\, as she discusses her brand‑new book in the BFI Film Classics series:\nA Hard Day’s Night – her deep dive into the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 film. \nIn this intimate interview\, Samira will explore how A Hard Day’s Night—originally created to capture the Beatles’ explosive rise—has become a genuine cinematic classic. Drawing from her lifelong love for the film and her remarkable 2023 discovery of the earliest known full Beatles concert recording\, Samira examines how the movie captured the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s Britain and redefined modern celebrity. \nExpect insights into: \n\nThe film’s innovative blend of documentary realism and playful rebellion\nHow Beatlemania transformed ideas of fame\, identity\, and media\nThe film’s lasting influence on generations of artists\, fans\, and filmmakers\nSamira’s personal connection to the Beatles and how the film shaped her own journey into journalism\n\nAbout the author\nSamira Ahmed presents Front Row on BBC Radio 4 and Newswatch on BBC One\, and has created acclaimed documentaries including Art of Persia and I Dressed Ziggy Stardust. In 2020 she was named Audio Presenter of the Year by the Broadcasting Press Guild. A Hard Day’s Night is her first book. \nWhether you’re a Beatles fan\, a film lover\, or simply curious about the cultural forces that shaped modern Britain\, this is an evening not to miss. \nAbout The Long Play\nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating artists and writers who shape how we experience and understand music culture. Each session explores the stories beneath the noise — where creativity\, identity and lived experience intersect — offering audiences a rare chance to engage directly with the people who make and document the music that defines generations. \n\n\n\nLocation\nICMP London (Queen’s Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-samira-ahmed-with-a-hard-days-night/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,History,Literature,Movies,Music,Writers
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SUMMARY:Summer Music in City Churches – ‘Around the World’ – Concerts in the Square Mile
DESCRIPTION:A nine-day celebration of music in the City of London \nSet in the heart of London’s historic Square Mile\, Kestrel Music’s nine-day festival\, Summer Music in City Churches\, returns with a world-class roster of artists taking a musical voyage ‘Around the World’. Hosted across five atmospheric\, acoustically rich churches\, this year’s theme explores music inspired by cities\, landscapes and traditions. From traditional song and jazz arrangements\, to lush choral harmonies and orchestral favourites\, the programme celebrates sounds of town and country\, both at home and abroad. \nGuest artists are drawn from the finest musicians and collaborative partnerships performing internationally today\, including Rachel Nicholls and Michael Dussek\, Lucy Parham with Juliet Stevenson\, Mark Bebbington with Alistair McGowan\, and Iain Farrington’s jazz trio. Joining them will be multi-talented duo Eleanor Grant and Gus McQuade\, and young singers from Hackney Choral. A wealth of chamber music further enriches the programme\, with lunchtime performances by Brother Tree Sound\, Tier3 Trio\, Cassatt Trio\, and Sonas Quartet. \nOpening the festival\, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Gergely Madaras conjure the Mediterranean warmth of Spain and Italy in works by Rossini\, Ravel and Mendelssohn. They are joined by guitarist Jack Hancher\, 2022 Royal Overseas League Gold Medalist and EuroStrings Artist\, as soloist in Rodrigo’s evocative Concierto de Aranjuez. \nThere are opportunities to hear the City of London Choir led by Daniel Hyde on two contrasting occasions performances; as part of a Festival Choral Evensong in the grand tradition of British cathedrals\, and to celebrate traditional song rooted in the land – from George Shearing’s jazz settings to Elgar in Bavaria\, in the festival’s delightful finale\, ‘Islands and Highlands’. \nSummer Music in City Churches was founded in 2018\, presenting beautiful music to engage\, divert and inspire\, in ancient and architecturally stunning churches in London’s Square Mile. Standing cheek by jowl with City offices\, these churches are glorious settings in which to listen and reflect: oases of history\, beauty and peace amidst the 24-7 hurly-burly of City life. \nFurther information and how to book \nFull programme\, venues\, timings and ticket sales can be found on the website. \nTicket prices range from £15 to £35\, with half-price discounts available for students and those under 25. For those wishing to attend multiple events\, a festival season ticket provides excellent value at £120. \n(Photo of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra by Ben Wright)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/summer-music-in-city-churches-around-the-world-london-concerts/
LOCATION:St Giles Cripplegate\, Fore Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DA
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Concerts,Events in London,Family Activities,Festivals,Free Events,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152055
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SUMMARY:«stadtklang» w/ SONGWRITERS LOUNGE | Live @ Ruby Stella London
DESCRIPTION:SONGWRITERS LOUNGE \nLONDON – Probably one of the biggest hubs of talented songwriters in the world.\nWe want to hear them…At Songwriter’s Lounge\, we give them the mic.\nBut: Not the big names — the next ones! \nIt’s beautiful in simplicity: 3-4 handpicked artists. 1–2 original songs each.\nNo covers\, no filters. Just pure\, honest music.\nOriginal music\, good vibes\, and a cozy lounge feel await. Raw. Honest.\nLondon-made music. \nTHE VENUE: Ruby Stella – a stylish and cozy venue nestled in the heart of Clerkenwell\, surrounded by London’s creative pulse. The perfect place to discover new music. \nCurated by stadtklang and London singer-songwriter Gareth Esson\, and hosted by Gareth himself. \nThursday 18th of June 2026 at 17:00\nRuby Stella Hotel & Bar\n15-28 Eyre St Hill\nEC1R 5EW London \n– FREE ADMISSION –
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stadtklang-w-songwriters-lounge-live-ruby-stella-london/
LOCATION:Ruby Stella Hotel & Bar\, 15 Eyre Street Hill\, London United Kingdom\, EC1R
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Free Events,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T223000
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Simon Reynolds - Still In A Dream with Rudy Tambala
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Long Play Sessions for an immersive and intellectually charged evening with acclaimed music critic and cultural historian Simon Reynolds\, as he discusses ‘Still in a Dream: Shoegaze\, Slackers and the Reinvention of Rock\, 1984–1994′. \nIn Still in a Dream\, Reynolds picks up where Rip It Up and Start Again left off\, tracing the underground explosion that followed post‑punk: the rise of shoegaze\, noisepop\, slacker rock and grunge. Drawing on his first-hand experience as a journalist embedded in the scene\, Reynolds captures a moment when guitar music turned inward and expansive at once — when distortion\, volume and texture became vehicles for emotion\, alienation and altered states. \nFrom the shimmering dreamworlds of Cocteau Twins and Slowdive\, to the visceral noise of Sonic Youth\, My Bloody Valentine\, Dinosaur Jr. and Pavement\, Reynolds explores how this music reflected the psychic climate of the time: youth disaffection\, political conservatism\, and the last flourish of analogue culture before the internet remade everything. Both a personal memoir and a cultural analysis\, the book is as much about how music felt as about how it sounded. \nFar more than a scene-by-scene history\, Still in a Dream examines why this era continues to echo through contemporary music\, fashion and attitudes — and how its ethos of experimentation\, withdrawal\, intensity and beauty reshaped the possibilities of rock music for decades to come. \nWhat to Expect \n\nA talk from Simon Reynolds exploring the ideas\, emotions and cultural forces behind the book\nDeep discussion of shoegaze\, underground guitar music and alternative culture from 1984–1994\nInsight into Simon’s writing process\, music journalism career and experiences documenting the era as it unfolded\nReflections on youth\, alienation\, escapism\, politics and the changing role of music media\nAudience Q&A\, offering the chance to engage directly with Reynolds on music history\, criticism and legacy\nBook signing — bring your copy or purchase one on the evening\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a rich\, reflective and exhilarating exploration of this defining period of modern music history. \nAbout The Long Play Sessions \nThis event is part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series spotlighting transformative writers\, artists and cultural voices who shape the way we understand music\, identity and creative expression. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art — blending conversation\, cultural history and lived experience.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-simon-reynolds-still-in-a-dream-with-rudy-tambala/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,History,Literature,Music,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T213000
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SUMMARY:Rinaldo (Handel)
DESCRIPTION:This will be a new minimalist production by Marcio da Silva\, which will explore the intimate setting of The Cockpit in Ensemble OrQuesta’s signature style. \nThe performers for this production will be participants of the Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academy\, which has been running for 12 years\, with singers from all over the world. \nEnsemble OrQuesta Baroque Marcio da Silva Stage/Music Director Marjorie Lemos Assistant Director Predrag Gosta Harpsichord \n*Performed in Italian with English surtitles
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/rinaldo-handel/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152056
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SUMMARY:What Nature Tells Me – Orchestra for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:What Nature Tells Me\n\n\nAlpine Tour Launch Concert\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 20 June 2026 · 7.30pm \nSt John’s Waterloo\, SE1 8TY \nPublic booking is open. \nPrice – Pay what you can (suggested: £15) \nOrchestra for the Earth launches its 2026 Alpine Tour\, What Nature Tells Me\, with a London concert at St John’s Waterloo on Saturday 20 June\, before travelling by train and coach to Austria for a series of performances and education projects in places closely connected to Gustav Mahler’s life and music. \nNow in its ninth year\, the Alpine Tour has become one of the orchestra’s defining projects: an ongoing exploration of the relationship between music\, landscape and listening\, centred on Mahler and the Alpine environments in which much of his music was conceived.\nThe 2026 programme\, What Nature Tells Me\, traces a single musical arc through Mahler’s life\, from the freshness and folk-like early songs to the profound stillness of ‘Der Abschied’ (‘The Farewell) from Das Lied von der Erde (‘The Song of the Earth’). The London concert features\nrising British baritone Michael Lafferty\, with Mahler’s works arranged for chamber orchestra by conductor John Warner. \nThe programme also includes the world premiere of Eat Your Rage\, a new commission by London-based composer Zhenyan Li\, whose work has been performed by ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Modern. The commission is a response to Mahler’s musical evocations of nature and forms part of OE’s ongoing commitment to placing new music alongside established repertoire within the same artistic and environmental context. \nFollowing the London launch\, the orchestra travels to Austria from 22–26 June\, including a performance at the Gustav Mahler Festival in Steinbach am Attersee\, where Mahler spent several summers composing\, and a concert on an open-air stage in Steinach am Brenner\, another\nplace closely associated with his summer retreats. When Bruno Walter visited Mahler in Steinbach in 1896\, he marvelled at the surrounding landscape. Mahler replied simply: “No need to look around — I have already composed it all.” The Alpine Tour returns that idea to its source\, placing the music back into dialogue with the\nenvironments that helped shape it. \nMarina Mahler\, Founding Patron of Orchestra for the Earth\, said: “It is deeply moving to see my grandfather’s music brought back into the landscapes that inspired it\, and to see young people included in that experience. This kind of thoughtful\, living engagement with Mahler’s work is both true to its origins and urgently relevant now.” \nWhat Nature Tells Me takes place at St John’s Waterloo\, London\, on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7.30pm. \nLondon is the home to several dynamic String Ensembles\, including soloists and String Quartets. They are available for hire from Music for London.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/what-nature-tells-me-orchestra-for-the-earth/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Waterloo\, Waterloo Rd\, London\, Southwark\, SE1 8TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Concerts,Live Music,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152056
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SUMMARY:«stadtklang» w/ NATALIE LINDI | Live @ Ruby Lucy London
DESCRIPTION:NATALIE LINDI \nNatalie Lindi is an emerging artist who has been steadily gaining attention and accolades from those who have encountered her music and performances. She was crowned winner of the national Open Mic UK competition in 2019\, competing against 10\,000 applicants\, and winning “Best Song” 3 times in the same year. She went on to become a recipient of the UK’s prestigious MOBO Awards “Unsung Class of 2022” and featured on the MOBO Unsung album released through Marshall Amp’s label. \nBorn and raised in North West London\, and borrowing sounds from her South African heritage\, Lindi’s songwriting blends a variety of musical influences. Her use of soulful melodies has drawn comparison to songwriters such as Lianne La Havas and Tori Kelly\, with her vocal range and captivating tone inspired by Minnie Riperton and Nina Simone. \nNatalie is currently a featured vocalist for Jazztronica duo – Blue Lab Beats – and made appearances with them at the iconic Glastonbury festival\, Jazzaldia in Spain\, and KOKO Camden. \nNatalie has performed extensively around the UK including Ronnie Scotts\, the Great Escape festival\, O2 Indigo\, in addition to European performances including the Altersonic festival in the Netherlands. She has performed alongside Bruno Major and has received support from BBC Radio One and Introducing\, and also performed alongside rising star Lola Young at 5G festival. \nThursady June 25 202\, 20 Uhr\nRuby Lucy Hotel & Bar\nLower Marsh\nSE1 7RA London
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/stadtklang-w-natalie-lindi-live-ruby-lucy-london/
LOCATION:Ruby Lucy Hotel & Bar London\, Lower Marsh\, London\, SE1 7RA
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Free Events,Live Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T230000
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SUMMARY:Alison Cotton + Ecka Mordecai Concert
DESCRIPTION:Upset The Rhythm presents… \nALISON COTTON\nECKA MORDECAI\nWednesday 1 July\nThe Old Church\, Church St\, Stoke Newington\, London\, N16 9ES\n7.30pm | £15 | Tickets: https://link.dice.fm/z09756e9c72e \nALISON COTTON is a London-based composer\, vocalist\, and multi-instrumentalist whose music centres on viola\, harmonium\, and layered vocal drones. Originally from Sunderland\, she first emerged in the UK underground in bands including Saloon\, The Eighteenth Day of May\, and more recently\, The Left Outsides before beginning her solo career in 2018. Her debut\, All Is Quiet at the Ancient Theatre introduced her long-form\, place-inspired approach to composition. This was followed with Only Darkness Now and The Portrait You Painted of Me\, both acclaimed for their immersive atmospheres and emotional depth. All three albums appeared in The Quietus’ End of Year lists\, with Only Darkness Now topping their New Weird Britain chart and The Portrait You Painted of Me was also Folk Record of the Month in The Guardian. \nIn 2024\, Cotton released Engelchen\, a work inspired by the lives of Ida and Louise Cook and their efforts to help refugees escape Nazi Germany. The album deepened her interest in narrative composition\, blending historical research with her distinctive drone-based sound. Her records have been released by Rocket Recordings\, Feeding Tube Records\, Cardinal Fuzz\, Bloxham Tapes and Clay Pipe Music. Cotton continues to explore drone\, experimental folk\, and narrative forms\, establishing herself as a singular voice in contemporary experimental music. For this show Cotton will be playing music from a new album and will be accompanied by Mark Nicholas on percussion\, harmonium and synths. \nECKA MORDECAI is an artist based in London. Situated between sonic\, performative and olfactory disciplines\, her work is driven by sensation: entwining cello\, horsehair harp\, voice\, eggflute\, scent and improvisation into time-based objects expressive of emotional complexity.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/alison-cotton-ecka-mordecai-concert/
LOCATION:The Old Church\, Church Street\, London\, N16 9ES
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Live Music,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T152056
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions : Stuart Braithwaite with Spaceships over Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate and electrifying evening with Stuart Braithwaite\, founding member of Mogwai\, as he discusses Spaceships Over Glasgow: Mogwai\, Mayhem and Misspent Youth — a raw\, funny and deeply honest memoir of music obsession\, life on the road\, and the strange magic of live sound. \nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series celebrating artists and writers who shape how we experience and understand music culture. Each session explores the stories beneath the noise — where creativity\, identity and lived experience intersect — offering audiences a rare chance to engage directly with the people who make and document the music that defines generations. \nIn Spaceships Over Glasgow\, Braithwaite traces his journey from a music-obsessed childhood in Scotland to the global stages of one of the world’s most influential post‑rock bands. With warmth\, self‑deprecation and startling candour\, he recounts formative gigs\, life‑changing records\, chaotic tours and the friendships that sustained Mogwai through decades of relentless volume and evolution. \nSet against the backdrop of Glasgow’s fertile underground scene\, the book is both a love letter to live music and an unfiltered account of the realities of life in a band — the exhilaration\, exhaustion\, excess and uncertain balance between creativity and survival. From teenage discovery of Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine\, to tinnitus‑inducing shows and international acclaim\, Braithwaite captures what it means to build a life around sound. \nFar more than a rock memoir\, Spaceships Over Glasgow reflects on youth\, belonging\, and the ways music can serve as escape\, identity and salvation. It speaks to anyone who has ever stood in a crowd and felt their life rearranged by noise — or dreamed of stepping onto a stage and making that feeling happen for others. \nWhat to Expect \n\nAn intimate talk from Stuart\, exploring the stories\, memories and moments behind the book\nInsight into Mogwai’s journey\, Glasgow’s underground music culture\, and the realities of long‑term life in a band\nDiscussion of creativity\, obsession\, touring\, friendship and the sustaining power of loud music\nReflections on youth\, risk\, resilience and the transformative experience of live performance\nAudience Q&A\, offering the chance to engage directly with Braithwaite about writing\, music and Mogwai’s legacy\nBook signing — bring your copy or purchase one at the event\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a candid\, joyful and uncompromising evening celebrating music as a lifelong force — told by someone who has lived it\, loudly and without filter.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-stuart-braithwaite-with-spaceships-over-glasgow/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Gigs,Literature,Music,Writers
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