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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Stephanie Phillips (Big Joanie): In Conversation & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:We Were Here: A History of Black People and Alternative Music\n\n\n\nStephanie Phillips joins The Long Play Sessions and discusses We Were Here as she rewrites the story of rock ’n’ roll and alternative music\, placing Black artists at the heart of a history they’ve always helped shape. \n\nFrom pioneering figures such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, Little Richard\, Jimi Hendrix\, Tina Turner\, Betty Davis\, Poly Styrene and Bad Brains to today’s trailblazing musicians\, Stephanie Phillips reveals the profound influence of Black creativity on alternative music across nearly a century.\n\n\n\nExploring why Black artists have continued to embrace alternative music despite being marginalised by the mainstream industry\, Phillips makes a compelling case that there is no alternative music without Black innovation. Looking ahead\, she celebrates a new generation of Gen Z musicians redefining the possibilities of punk\, metal\, hardcore and indie\, and shaping the future of the genre.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-stephanie-phillips-big-joanie-in-conversation-book-signing/
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,History,Literature,Music,Writers
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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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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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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:Exclusive Disco Sisters Debut Event with DJ Sally K
DESCRIPTION:YOUR NEW GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: PURE FREEDOM\, ALL FUN\nDisco Sisters is a UK first:\n• Women-only\n• Early start & finish\, 6.30-10 pm\n• Disco and dance classics\n• Mass karaoke\n• Free glass of Prosecco on arrival \n\n“A disco-inspired club night – with a glitterball for a heart and mass karaoke for a voice” \nDoors open at 6.30 pm to grab your FREE glass of Prosecco before the party starts at 7.00 pm\, when the UK’s top female event DJ\, Sally K from Spin Sisters\, will be playing three hours of the world’s greatest dance floor classics from the 70s to today.  \n\nDon’t forget your singing voice for a sprinkling of ‘massaoke’ at 8.30 pm. Think hundreds of women belting out Whitney/Dolly/Madonna/ABBA!\n \nThe party ends at 10 pm\, so you can still sparkle the next day. No 3 am regret.\n \nJoin the Disco Sisterhood for an evening of devotion to the dance floor\, in a safe space for all women*.\n \n* Our events are exclusively for women and people who identify as women. \nOther key information: \n\n\nTicket price includes booking fees. There are no ticket refunds. \n\n\nYou have to be 18+ to attend\, but there’s no upper age limit!  \n\n\nFor more FAQs\, please visit www.discosisters.co.uk
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/exclusive-disco-sisters-debut-event-with-dj-sally-k-2/
LOCATION:Big Chill\, 257-259 Pentonville Rd\,\, London\, N1 9NL
CATEGORIES:Dance,Events in London,Live Music,Music,Women
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SUMMARY:Magdalena Platzová: Life After Kafka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Life After Kafka\, a compelling novel about Felice Bauer\, Franz Kafka’s first fiancée\, and the untold story behind Letters to Felice. Acclaimed Czech novelist and Magnesia Litera Award finalist Magdalena Platzová\, alongside journalist and Kafka enthusiast Nick Lezard\, will explore this captivating blend of fact and fiction\, transporting readers across time and space—from pre–World War II Europe to present-day America. Inspired by Platzová’s meeting with Felice Bauer’s son\, the novel provides fresh insights into Kafka’s world while weaving a haunting family saga about legacy\, survival\, and the profound impact of famous artists on those closest to them. \n\n  \n“Meticulously researched\, vividly envisioned. . . . The writing deftly renders both the texture of life before and after two world wars and the persistent longing of refugees for a home that no longer exists.” —Washington Independent Review of Books \n“Kafka afficionados will thrill to this. . . . Equal parts family memoir and a tantalizing publishing detective story\, Life After Kafka raises questions about memory\, privacy\, and the impact on each by the passage of time.” —Historical Novels Review \n“This elegantly narrated novel\, full of fascinations\, paints an impassioned and poignant portrait of Felice Bauer and other exiles connected to Franz Kafka and charts a compelling cartography of their now vanished world.” —Benjamin Balint\, author of Kafka’s Last Trial and Bruno Schulz \n“Franz Kafka is a universe that resists any attempt at interpretation. Magdaléna Platzová’s novel offers a new key to Kafka’s world: we look at it through the tender and sorrowful gaze of the people whose fate had been marked by him personally. An utterly touching book!” —Agnieszka Holland\, award-winning filmmaker and president of the European Film Academy \nAbout Magdaléna Platzová\nMagdaléna Platzová is the author of nine books\, including three novels published in English: Aaron’s Leap\, a Lidové Noviny Book of the Year Award finalist\, The Attempt\, longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award and a Czech Book Award finalist\, and Life After Kafka\, a Magnesia Litera award finalist. Her fiction has also appeared in A Public Space and Words Without Borders. Platzová grew up in the Czech Republic; studied in Washington\, DC\, and England; received her MA in Philosophy at Charles University in Prague; and has taught at New York University’s Gallatin School. She is now based in Lyon\, France. \nAbout the Translator\nAlex Zucker is the award-winning translator of several books by Czech authors. Among other honors\, he has received the American Literary Translators Association’s National Translation Award\, two English PEN Translates awards\, and a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship. His recent translation of Bianca Bellová’s The Lake was the winner of the EBRD Literature Prize\, and his translation of Magdaléna Platzová’s The Attempt was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award. Zucker is a former cochair of the PEN America Translation Committee and has collaborated with the Authors Guild on many projects\, including its first model contract for literary translation. He lives in Brooklyn\, New York. \nAbout Nicholas Lezard\nNicholas Lezard is a columnist for the New Statesman and has been a literary critic since 1985. He has written for the Guardian\, the Independent\, the Spectator\, among many other publications\, and was a judge for the Goldsmiths prize for Fiction in 2018. He lives in Brighton.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/magdalena-platzova-life-after-kafka/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Literature
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SUMMARY:Warriors and Saints book launch
DESCRIPTION:Dizzy Press is pleased to announce the official book launch for Warriors and Saints\, a new anthology of poetry and art co-edited by Joe Bidder and Dave Russell. \nThe book launch will be held on Tuesday\, October 29th\, at the Poetry Cafe\, 22 Betterton Street\, London WC2H 9BX. \nJulie McNamara will compere the night\, which will feature readings from various contributors and a special performance from Caroline Parker MBE. \nThe event will be from 7-8.30 pm\, doors from 6.30 pm. \nThere is free entry\, but please book to reserve a seat as there is limited capacity. \nhttps://dizzypress.co.uk/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/ \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/2024-10-29/19:00/t-vvogzle \nABOUT WARRIORS AND SAINTS \nWarriors and Saints is an anthology that champions the best in diverse poetry from the UK. Editors Joe Bidder and Dave Russell have worked together to select new and existing work from the voices of the Survivors’ Poetry world since the 1990s\, survivors of the mental health and care systems or allies who have helped change society through their creativity and vision. \nThe anthology features 24 contributors\, including poets Patience Agbabi\, Billy Childish\, and Vanessa Vie\, plus artwork and illustrations by Colin Hambrook\, Hilary Porter\, Dave Russell\, Ifigenija Zagoričnik Simonović\, Vanessa Vie\, and others. It also includes an introduction by Alastair Niven OBE LVO\, who supported the development of the Survivors’ Poetry movement and the formation of the Survivors’ Poetry charity. \nWarriors and Saints pay tribute to the poets\, artists and activists of a time that is now long forgotten but whose legacy is as timely as ever. The struggle for equality and human rights is still not over. \nFeaturing: John Agard\, Patience Agbabi\, Frank Bangay\, Joe Benjamin\, Tod Benjamin\, Joe  Bidder\, Peter Campbell\, Billy Childish\, Lavinia Greenlaw\, Colin Hambrook\,  Michael Horovitz\, Simon Jenner\, Mimi Khalvati\, Bill Lewis\, Dinah Livingstone\, Julie McNamara\, Paulette Ng\, Grace Nicholls\, Hilary Porter\, Dave Russell\, Ifigenija  Zagoričnik Simonović\, Neil Sparkes\, Sean Taylor\, Vanessa Vie \nCover illustration by Dave Russell \nPublication date: 29 October 2024\nISBN 978-1-8381209-1-7\nPrint £10 /Digital TBC\n120 pages\nPoetry\, Visual Arts \nThe book can now be purchased as a pre-sale: https://dizzypress.co.uk/product/warriors-saints/
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/warriors-and-saints-book-launch/
LOCATION:The poetry cafe\, 22 Betterton St\, London\, WC2H 9BX
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Education,Events in London,Free Events,Literature,Pop Up,Society,Visual Arts,Writers
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SUMMARY:Level Up Your Business Skills with Urban MBA
DESCRIPTION:URBAN MBA – FREE Business Course Opportunity!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with our FREE comprehensive business course! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sessions: Tuesday-Thursday \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Starting: Tuesday 29th Oct \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll get: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Professional business tutoring \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n SFEDI Level 3-6 accreditation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Free coworking space \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Expert mentoring \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Networking opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Access to educational tech hub \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Training in: \n\n\n\n• Self-development \n\n\n\n• Marketing \n\n\n\n• Cashflow management \n\n\n\n• Funding strategies \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRequirements:Age 18+ \n\n\n\nEntrepreneurial spirit! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Bonus: Chance to win business grant! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Apply online: www.urbanmba.co.uk/levelup \n\n\n\nReady to level up your business skills? Scan the QR code or visit our website to apply! Limited spots available! \n\n\n\n#UrbanMBA #Entrepreneurship #BusinessEducation #FreeTraining
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/level-up-your-business-skills-with-urban-mba/
LOCATION:3 Wenlock Street\, London N1 7NT\, 3 Wenlock Street\, London\, N1 7NT
CATEGORIES:Business,Business Education,Business Opportunities,Courses,Education,Events in London,Free Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:l.a.Eyeworks Eyewear Exhibition at The Optical Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Optical Gallery Presents: l.a. Eyeworks Exhibition \nJoin us at The Optical Gallery for a one-day exclusive showcase of l.a. Eyeworks’ latest frames\, fresh from the Milan Eyewear Tradeshow\, Mido! Founded in Los Angeles in 1979 by Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi\, l.a. Eyeworks has pioneered the concept of eyewear as both an essential vision aid and a dynamic fashion accessory. Celebrate the bold\, innovative spirit of l.a. Eyeworks\, a brand that has reshaped the eyewear landscape with its vibrant\, daring designs. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nComplete Collection Showcase: Explore the full range of new releases from l.a. Eyeworks\, presented in every available colourway for this one day only.\nCocktails and Mocktails: Savour cocktails and mocktails that blend the vibrant\, eclectic essence of LA streets with the refined quality of Japanese-inspired ingredients\, reflecting the creativity and craftsmanship of l.a.Eyeworks frames.\nStyling by Experts: Be styled and guided by our two-time fashion award-nominated eyewear stylists\, ensuring you find the perfect frames to match your style.\nSpecial Guest – Marma London: Experience the Marma London Tint Lab\, offering a kaleidoscope of custom colour and photochromic lens options. Celebrate their anniversary with us and enjoy exclusive discounts on these premium lenses.\n\nLifetime Achievement Award: Recently at the UK’s largest eyewear tradeshow\, 100% Optical\, l.a.Eyeworks was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Co-founders Barbara McReynolds and Gai Gherardi were celebrated as “true pioneers” in the industry\, their visionary approach and dedication inspiring a generation of designers. \nCelebrity Style: Step into styles favoured by icons like Marilyn Monroe\, Elton John\, Andy Warhol\, Madonna\, and other trendsetters who have embraced l.a.Eyeworks’ unique aesthetic. \nJapanese Craftsmanship: Each frame by l.a.Eyeworks is meticulously crafted in Japan\, leveraging a tradition of precision and quality that is revered worldwide. Japanese manufacturers are celebrated for their mastery in using materials like acetate and titanium\, ensuring every frame is not only aesthetically pleasing but also remarkably durable. \nExclusive Offers (Today Only): \n\nBuy 1 frame: Get £50 off + 10% off Marma lenses\nBuy 2 frames: Get £150 off + 20% off any Marma lenses\nBuy 3 frames: Get £300 off + 30% off any Marma lenses\n\n“A face is like a work of art. It deserves a great frame.” Celebrate the fusion of art and eyewear at The Optical Gallery\, where every face is treated like a masterpiece. Don’t miss this exclusive exhibition—your new favourite pair of glasses might be waiting for you!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/l-a-eyeworks-eyewear-exhibition-at-the-optical-gallery/
LOCATION:The Optical Gallery\, 16 King Street\, Twickenham\, TW1 3SN\, 16 King Street\, Twickenham\, TW1 3SN
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Design,Events in London,Exhibitions,Fashion,Pop Up
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SUMMARY:Louis Giannamore’s album\, World Tour\, launches with a Hackney listening party
DESCRIPTION:The listening event for the debut album\, ‘World Tour!’ by composer\, artist and drummer\, Louis Giannamore; a catalogue of songs created using only iPhone memos and field recordings\, all recorded on tour\, across across several countries and continents. \n\n\n\nListen to World Tour! in its entirety on the fantastic sound system at Behind This Wall. There will an accompaniment of personalised visuals and animations for each song\, making the event a unique visual and audible experience. \n\n\n\nPhysical copies of World Tour! will be available for purchase on the night. \n\n\n\n£6. Tickets available at Behind This Wall
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/louis-giannamores-album-world-tour-launches-with-a-hackney-listening-party/
LOCATION:Behind This Wall\, 411 Mare Street\, London\, E8 1H
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230807T170000
DTSTAMP:20230530T155229Z
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SUMMARY:KOREAN ART LONDON 2023
DESCRIPTION:Korean Art London 20236 – 22 July\, 2023Mall Galleries\, The Mall\, London SW1www.koreanartlondon.com @koreanartlondon \n\n\n\nKorean Art London 2023 is the launch edition of a new boutique Artists Fair to be held at London’s Mall Galleries this Summer. The fair presents works in all media from over thirty established and emerging artists from South Korea. \n\n\n\nWorks for sale range from painting\, mixed media\, photography to print\, with many of the artists drawing from Korea’s rich artistic history to create a fresh visual language. \n\n\n\nAll the artwork is selected and vetted\, and the event is curated by an experienced team from Seoul and London. \n\n\n\nVisitors to Korean Art London will also enjoy South Korean culture: street food and refreshments\, plus a programme of events featuring live performance and music including K-Pop\, at the Friday night Art Party. \n\n\n\n‘The Korean wave rolls on.’ ~ Financial Times \n\n\n\n‘A meticulously vetted boutique art fair in London this summer to promote emerging K-Art talents.’ ~ ArtNet \n\n\n\nTICKETS6 July Preview DayTickets: Adults £20 Students/Seniors £10 (includes refreshments\, tours\, live performances)7 July Art Party | 6pm-10pmTickets: Early Bird Adults £25 Early Bird Students/Seniors £15 (includes Korean street food\, wine\, DJ\, live artist performances) On the door: £307 July – 22 July | General Admission | Open daily 10am-5pmEarly bird (before 30 May): Adult £8 Students/Seniors £5Online Tickets: Adult £10 Student/Seniors £8On the door: Adult £12 Students/Seniors £10 \n\n\n\nBook tickets here: http://bit.ly/KALTickets
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/korean-art-london-2023/2023-07-22/
LOCATION:Mall Galleries  The Mall\, Mall Galleries The Mall London SW1Y 5AH United Kingdom\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Exhibitions,Fairs,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T210000
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SUMMARY:Poetry meets visual arts: Book launch with Pavla Melková and Antony Gormley
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the bilingual publication of The Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible\, Czech poet and architect Pavla Melková and leading British sculptor Antony Gormley meet on stage to continue an artistic dialogue that started six years ago in Prague when they first met\, and the idea of a joint book was born. In The Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible Pavla\, Melková’s poetry meets Antony Gormley’s drawings\, circling the same centre and unfolding from the same horizon in their search for the essence of life\, to emerge in a common language. \n\n\n\nAntony Gormley’s images and a staged reading of Pavla Melková’s poems by translator and poet Joshua Mensch will accompany the launch of this bilingual edition. \n\n\n\nFollowed by audience Q&A and a book signing. \n\n\n\nPAVLA MELKOVÁ is a practising architect\, visual artist\, poet and writer who regularly lectures on art and architecture. Her widely-recognized architecture is visible throughout the Czech Republic\, where she has won numerous awards\, including Architect of the Year (2014)\, the Prague Mayor’s Prize (2012)\, and the National Prize for Architecture (2012). She has published seven books on architecture\, including most recently\, The Humanistic Role of Architecture (2016) and The Architecture of Reciprocity (2020). She is a regular contributor to professional architecture journals\, anthologies\, and collaborative works. Her two volumes of poetry include The Edges of the Day (2017) and Inner Time (2019). In 2012\, she founded the Office for Public Space at the Institute for Planning and Development of the City of Prague (IPR)\, which she headed until 2017. She is a member and vice-chair of the Gremial Council of IPR and is a partner at the architecture firm MCA atelier\, which she co-founded. In 2015\, she founded the course Concept and Interpretation at the Faculty of Architecture\, where she teaches. \n\n\n\nANTONY GORMLEY is widely acclaimed for his sculptures\, installations and public artworks investigating the human body’s relationship to space. His work has developed the potential opened up by sculpture since the 1960s through a critical engagement with both his own body and those of others in a way that confronts fundamental questions of where human being stands about nature and the cosmos. Gormley continually tries to identify the space of art as a place of becoming in which new behaviours\, thoughts and feelings can arise. Gormley’s work has been widely exhibited throughout the UK and internationally. A major solo exhibition of his work was presented at the Royal Academy of Arts\, London\, in September 2019. Permanent public works include the Angel of the North (Gateshead\, England)\, Another Place (Crosby Beach\, England)\, Inside Australia (Lake Ballard\, Western Australia)\, Exposure (Lelystad\, The Netherlands) and Chord (MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Cambridge\, MA\, USA). \n\n\n\nGormley was awarded the Turner Prize in 1994\, the South Bank Prize for Visual Art in 1999\, the Bernhard Heiliger Award for Sculpture in 2007\, the Obayashi Prize in 2012 and the Praemium Imperiale in 2013. In 1997 he was made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) and a knight in the New Year’s Honours list in 2014. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects\, an Honorary Doctor of the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity and Jesus Colleges\, Cambridge. Gormley has been a Royal Academician since 2003. \n\n\n\nJOSHUA MENSCH is a poet and translator based in the Czech Republic. He is the author of Because. A Lyric Memoir (W. W. Norton\, 20218). He has served as an editor of B O D Y since 2012. \n\n\n\nThe Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible is a discourse between the languages of poetry and the visual arts. The book captures a dialogue between leading British sculptor Anthony Gormley and Czech poet Pavla Melková. The lines made by the words in the poems and lines of the drawings are traces that bring closer the shape of the essence – the essence of the world\, our lives\, relationships\, and situations. The strokes of the words of the poetry and the strokes of the lines of the drawings circle the same centre and unfold from the same horizon. When the marks cross paths\, the shape becomes more and more evident. Absorbed in the strokes and with developing awareness\, one mutual language emerges. This establishes the meaning of their encounter. \n\n\n\nThe Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible\, Pavla Melková and Antony Gormley\, Prague: Kant\, 2022\, English and Czech\, Hardback; 136 pages\, 245 × 165 mm\, ISBN 978-80-7437-376-3  \n\n\n\nCover image: The Gravitational Field of the Inexpressible (book cover); Pavla Melková; Antony Gormley (photo: Lars Gundersen)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/poetry-meets-visual-arts-book-launch-with-pavla-melkova-and-antony-gormley/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Literature,Sculpture,Visual Arts,Writers
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SUMMARY:Practical Musicology: researching into how to 'do music better' - Book Launch and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:A new monograph by Professor Simon Zagorski-Thomas of the London College of Music\, University of West London which also launches the Bloomsbury Academic book series on 21st Century Music Practice of which he is the series editor. \nThe book deals with research into how to ‘do music better’ rather analysing how it is done. As such\, it is directly relevant to the practical and vocational slant of contemporary music courses and a large slice of new music research. While of course\, an analysis of how something was done can help in our understanding of how to do it better – Practical Musicology is directly aimed at understanding how we develop our ideas of ‘better’ and the strategies we need to achieve those goals. It is therefore something that goes to the heart of the modern university education. \nThe lecture will be held at the University Ealing site\, St Mary’s Road\, London W5 5RF. Registration 5:45pm. Lecture commences at 6pm followed by a reception.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/practical-musicology-researching-into-how-to-do-music-better-book-launch-and-lecture/
LOCATION:UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON\, St Mary's Road\, London\, W5 5RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T210000
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SUMMARY:Colet House Open Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s been brilliant having Colet House full of people again after the ups and downs of the past couple of years\, so much so that we are holding an Open House to give more people the chance to see who we are and find out what we are all about.; it will be an opportunity to meet our teachers\, members and practitioners and get to know the place where the magic happens ✨  \n\n\n\nJoin us on the 24th of September from 15:00 for a special afternoon and evening to discover the benefits of our spiritual and wellness practices\, whether you are a beginner or experienced\, young or old\, fit or not so fit. Colet House will be open to all and free of charge – newcomers to our activities will be welcome to join in and try out as many or as few classes and workshops as they would like\, discover the story of our unique building\, and enjoy a glass of bubbles or cup of tea while meeting our community and maybe making some new friends. As we move into the evening there will be food\, performances and Kirtan. \n\n\n\nYou will be able to book a free ticket for taster sessions of our classes and workshops\, check here the schedule: https://www.colethouse.org/open-day \n\n\n\nHatha Yoga | Tai Chi | KirtanAfrican Drum Circle | Chi Kung | Wellness TreatmentsIntroduction to Meditation | Kinga | QoyaPractice of Playfulness | 5RHYTHMS | ButohVedic Chanting | Creative workshop
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/colet-house-open-day/
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SUMMARY:ignitionpress launch: Poetry - Michaela Coplen\, Jacob Anthony Ramírez & special guests
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature readings from Michaela Coplen and Jacob Anthony Ramírez (via video)\, and special guests Joanna Ingham\, Katie Byford\, and Fathima Zahra.\n\n\n\nPlease note that\, given the increased number of cases of Covid-19\, we encourage you to wear a mask or face covering to this event and to test before you attend. Thank you! \n\n\n\nDetails about our venue\, the Horse Hospital\, appear below\, but you can also find a map and directions on the venue website. The venue bar will be open during this event\, and there will be an interval. \n\n\n\nMichaela Coplen is an American poet and writer living in London. She was appointed as a US National Student Poet in 2013 and won the 2019 Troubadour International Poetry Prize and the 2020 York Poetry Prize. Her writing has appeared in several publications\, including the 2020 Best New Poets anthology. You can find out more about Michaela on her website and follow her via Twitter and Instagram. \n\n\n\nJacob Anthony Ramírez\, who will be appearing via a video recording\, is a poet and educator from California. He is the recipient of Lancaster University’s Portfolio Prize where he earned his MA in CreativeWriting. His poetry appears in Haymarket Books’ The Breakbeat Poets – LatiNEXT\, The Latino Book Review Magazine\, The Indianapolis Review\, and The Santa Fe Writers Project and elsewhere. He teaches in Sonoma County\, California where he lives with his wife and two children. Follow Jacob on Twitter. \n\n\n\nFathima Zahra is an Indian poet based in Essex. She is a Barbican Young Poet and a Roundhouse Poetry Collective alumna\, and has won the Bridport Prize\, the Wells Festival Young Poets Prize and the Asia HousePoetry Slam 2019. Her work has been published in Tentacular Magazine\, and anthologised in SLAM! You’re Gonna Wanna Hear This (Pan Macmillan)\, and A Letter\, A Poem\, A Home (Red River Press). She has also featured in BBC World News\, The New Indian Express and Young Poets Network. Zahra’s ignitionpress pamphlet\, Sargam / Swargam\, was published in 2021 and was a Poetry Book Society Pamphlet Selection (Winter\, 2021). Zahra was recently selected to feature in the latest Primers mentoring programme and anthology from Nine Arches Press. You can follow her via Twitter and Instagram. \n\n\n\nKatie Byford is a poet and filmmaker. She studied Classics at Durham University\, and is a former Barbican Young Poet and member of The Writing Squad. Katie won the 2020 Oxford Brookes International Poetry Competition(Open category)\, and her work has featured in Magma\, Popshot\, Modern Poetry in Translation\, Hallelujah for 50ft Women (Bloodaxe Books)\, and She is Fierce (Macmillan). Her pamphlet He Said I Was a Peach was published by ignitionpress in 2021. Katie’s debut short film as writer/director\, You Look Fine\, was awarded Best Writer at the BFI Future Film Festival 2022 and the Women’s Rights Prize at the Très Court Film Festival. Her second film\, The Styx\, has secured a project grant from Arts Council England. She has been selected as a member of the London Library’s Emerging Writers Programme for 2022. Find out more about Katie on her website\, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. \n\n\n\nJoanna Ingham writes poetry and fiction. Her poems have been widely published in print and online. She has two pamphlets: Ovarium (The Emma Press\, 2022) and Naming Bones (ignitionpress\, 2019). She won the Paper Swans Press Single Poem Competition 2020 and her first full collection was shortlisted in Live Canon’s 2021 Collection Competition. Joanna is represented by Hardman & Swainson and is the recipient of a Developing Your Creative Practice grant from Arts Council England. You can find out more about Joanna from her website and follow her on Twitter.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ignitionpress-launch-poetry-michaela-coplen-jacob-anthony-ramirez-special-guests/
LOCATION:The Horse Hospital\, Colonnade\, Bloomsbury\, London\, WC1N 1JD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Free Events,Literature
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SUMMARY:The G.O.A.T Debating Society is Coming to London for One Night Only
DESCRIPTION:With new Strongbow ULTRA cheekily crowning itself the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) Cider\, the brand is gathering a brave band of reality TV stars\, drag queens\, musicians and social media influencers to battle it out and find the G.O.A.T of everything else. \nWho is the G.O.A.T? Lionel or Cristiano? Beyonce or Nicki Minaj TOWIE or MIC? Or what about a superpower? From pubs through to twitter\, the debate on who or what is the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in their field happens up and down the land\, and now Strongbow ULTRA will settle the debate once and for all. \nFor centuries young men and women have debated the issues of politics\, philosophy\, science and high-brow culture but now Strongbow ULTRA Dark Fruit\, who has self-proclaimed to be the G.O.A.T cider\, brings a fresh new look to the traditional debating societies. Celebs\, influencers and stars of social media are set to go head-to-head to settle the scores in a full immersive\, furry\, hazy goatscape. \nWith opinions exchanged\, loyalties on the line and fandom in full effect\, the G.O.A.T debates will pit debating adversaries head-to-head to show their wit\, sass and knowledge on their nominated G.O.A.T topic – covering everything from football and pop to chicken shop. \nThe line-up includes Chelsea vs Essex as Mark Francis Vandelli of Made in Chelsea takes on Bobby Norris of TOWIE to make the G.O.A.T case for their respective series. Lady Leshurr will be taking on Manrika to debate the G.O.A.T female artist while Crystal Will See You Now and special guest Drag Queen will be unleashed to debate who is the G.O.A.T Drag queen…out of themselves. \nAlice Levine\, co-creator of the G.O.A.T podcast\, will be hosting and keeping order to each debate. The vibrant conversations will consist of individual contests putting their case and responses across 3 x 1-minute rounds per debate against their opponent. \nWhen a debate is completed\, the winner will be determined by a ‘show of cans’ as the spectators vote for their winning debater by raising their can of Strongbow ULTRA Dark Fruit in the air. \nHost Alice Levine said\, “We all love a good debate\, but with so many powerful personalities putting their passions on the line\, it will need someone to keep them all in line! So when Strongbow ULTRA asked me to chair the evening I jumped at the opportunity to come to work exclusively to tell people to pipe down – something I’ve only been doing as a hobby until now.” \nMark Francis Vandelli said\, “When it comes to the G.O.A.T reality show\, it comes down to everything from class to the clothes as well as the drama. Therefore\, it has to be Made in Chelsea. At least one thing Bobby Norris and I can agree on is that we’re both a cut above the Kardashians!” \nRapper Lady Leshurr said\, “Manrika is bringing her Bey game with her\, but I’m here to go against the grain for my girl Nicki Minaj the G.O.A.T female artist and you really don’t want to disagree with me.” \nLove Island star Chris Hughes\, who will be debating against a special guest\, chipped in\, “The G.O.A.T football debate has been raging between fanboys of Lionel and Cristiano for over a decade\, but I intend to settle it once and for all. It’s obviously my man from Argentina. No contest.” \nThe G.O.A.T debates are being held at Shoreditch Studios in East London with a ticketed audience of 300 guests. The event will also feature DJ Sammy Virji who features on the new Strongbow ULTRA ad and will be DJing throughout the evening. For one night only event goers will experience a fully immersive goat future scape\, think ice sculptures\, a goat daddy\, epic projections and purple goat selfie spots throughout the venue. \nAfter one hell of a performance by their favourite celebrities\, guests will be able to decide the fate of who and what can be crowned the greatest of all time! \nThe running order of G.O.A.T for the night is as follows: \nThe G.O.A.T Footballer: Chris Hughes vs special guest \nThe G.O.A.T Drag Queen: Crystal Will See You Now vs special guest Drag Queen \nThe G.O.A.T Chicken Shop: Rachel Spicer vs Theo Campbell \nThe G.O.A.T Female Artist: Lady Leshurr vs Manrika \nThe G.O.A.T REALITY TV Series: Bobby Norris (TOWIE) vs Mark Francis Vandelli (Made in Chelsea) \nG.O.A.T Superpower: Josh Berry vs special guest comedian \n  \nHEINEKEN UK Cider Brand Director\, Rachel Holms\, comments: “This G.O.A.T campaign is for a new kind of cider and by far one of our most intriguing yet\, and we can’t wait for our celebrity cast to settle the debate once and for all. We already know Strongbow ULTRA is the G.O.A.T cider\, but now we put some of the greatest argued topics of all time in the hands of celebs and event goers.”
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-g-o-a-t-debating-society-is-coming-to-london-for-one-night-only/
LOCATION:Shoreditch Studios\, 37 Bateman's Row\, London\, EC2A 3HH
CATEGORIES:Debates,Entertainment,Events in London,Free Events,Pop Up,Shows
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SUMMARY:Bianca Bellová in conversation with writer Glen James Brown
DESCRIPTION:Bianca Bellová in conversation with Glen James Brown to celebrate the launch of The Lake. Followed by a drink reception and book signing. \n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nA winner of the 2017 EU Prize for Literature\, writer Bianca Bellová discusses her highly topical book The Lake with Glen James Brown\, the Portico and Orwell Prize-shortlisted author of Ironopolis\, to celebrate the book’s English-language publication by Parthian Books. \n\n\n\nSet in a fictitious country with references to a past Soviet occupation and presenting a post-apocalyptic future of complete climate collapse\, The Lake is a powerful and touching story of a young boy who fights his way out of a harsh environment as he searches for his mother. In discussing her inspirations\, her experiences growing up in the Eastern Bloc states pre-1989\, her tendency to place her characters into extreme situations and the book’s terrifyingly real parallels with the possible aftermath of war in Ukraine\, Bellová explores her universal story\, which has been translated into twenty languages. \n\n\n\nBIANCA BELLOVÁ: THE LAKE \n\n\n\nTranslated by Alex Zucker \n\n\n\nA fishing village at the end of the world. A lake that is drying up and\, ominously\, pushing out its banks. The men have vodka\, the women troubles\, the children eczema to scratch at. Born into this unforgiving environment\, Nami\, a young boy\, embarks on a journey with nothing but a bundle of nerves\, a coat that was once his grandfather’s and the vague idea of searching for his mother\, who disappeared from his life at a young age. To uncover the greatest mystery of his life\, he must sail across and walk around the lake and finally dive to its bottom. \n\n\n\nParthian Books\, 1 April 2022\, ISBN: 978-1-913640-52-1 \n\n\n\n‘The fresh water of Czech literature’ – Hospodářské noviny \n\n\n\n‘One of the most remarkable books of the last years.’ – Mladá fronta Dnes \n\n\n\n‘A criticism of the Soviet Union\, of extinction\, of the modern world. Written in such colourful way that one at times seems the stand in front of Andrej Tarkovsky’s camera.’ – Krajské listy \n\n\n\nBianca Bellová is a Prague-based translator\, interpreter and writer with Bulgarian roots who has written seven novels. Following her 2009 debut\, Sentimental Novel\, her real breakthrough came in 2011 with her novel Dead Man\, which received widespread critical acclaim and has been translated into German. Her masterpiece novel\, The Lake (2016)\, won the Magnesia Litera award for Czech book of the year and the EU Prize for Literature\, and was published in twenty languages. The Lake was followed by the novels Mona (2019)\, These Fragments (2021) and The Island (2022). Known for her great narrative talent\, she is not shy to raise unsettling qustions and to touch on the grand themes of our time in her writing. \n\n\n\nGlen James Brown was born and raised in County Durham. He studied English at Leeds Becketts University and in 2013 he won an AHRC scholarship to study for an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Chichester\, where he graduated with distinction and won the Kate Betts Memorial Award. His first novel\, Ironopolis – about the demise of Teesside social housing and its impact of memory\, identity\, and folklore – was published in 2018 by Parthian Books. Hailed by The Guardian as ‘nothing short of a triumph’\, Ironopolis was shortlisted for the 2019 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction and the 2020 Portico Prize.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/bianca-bellova-in-conversation-with-writer-glen-james-brown/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conversation,Events in London,Free Events,Literature,Society
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T203000
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SUMMARY:Book launch - Nigeria's Book of Firsts and Nigeriana Quotable Quotes
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of Nigeria’s Independence day\, come and join the author\, Chief (Sir) Nnamdi Nik Onyechi\, for a celebratory drink to mark the UK publication of Nigeria’s Book of Firsts Nigeriana Quotable Quotes.\n** Ticket registration is mandatory for entry on the day **Children under the age of 14 are not permitted at the venue\nEvent format:\nDoors open at 6.00 pm for a 6.30 pm start\nWords from Author -6:30pm – 7.00pm\nBooks signing – from 7.00 pm\nEvent ends – 8.00pm\nCopies of the books can be purchased on the day (discount for attendees) and can also be bought prior through various platforms at https://nikonyechi.com/books\nThis is a free event\, but donations are encouraged. You can do this at https://paypal.me/Nighneighbours?locale.x=en_GB or on the day. All proceeds will go to the Nigh -Neighbours Family charity\, a Nigerian charity that promotes family cohesion and women’s human rights.\nThe event will be live-streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/n.nikonyechi
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/book-launch-nigerias-book-of-firsts-and-nigeriana-quotable-quotes/
LOCATION:The Monet Room\, The National Gallery\, Trafalgar Square\, London\, WC2N 5DN
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classical Studies,History,Literature,Museums,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T220000
DTSTAMP:20210920T171151Z
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SUMMARY:Bitcoin Event - The Future of Finance – The Gravity iOS App Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Bitcoin Event\nIf you’re interested in bitcoin and cryptocurrency as the future of finance\, this is a launch party event you won’t want to miss!\nBitstocks are throwing a party to celebrate the release of the Gravity iOS app\, and we’d love for you to join us at our in-house studio at Plexal\, Here East in Hackney Wick.\nHead down to enjoy a spectacle of light\, colour and sound as we unveil our iOS app to you for the first time! \nThere’ll be live entertainment and some great giveaways up for grabs\, as well as refreshments throughout the evening.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/bitcoin-event-the-future-of-finance-the-gravity-ios-app-launch-party/
LOCATION:Plexal\, Bitstocks Studio\, Plexal\, Here East\, London\, E20 3BS
CATEGORIES:Business,Business Opportunities,Computers & IT,Events in London,Free Events,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726
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SUMMARY:Future Farm Plant-Based Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Free Sampling Event at Potters Field Park\, SE1\nA converted 1936 airstream pop-up kitchen is crash-landing in London neighbourhoods this Summer by new kids on the plant-based block – Future Farm – to launch their newest ‘2030’ range of revolutionary meat-free burgers\, mince and sausages. So get ready to ‘meat’ the future of food\, and take the taste test for FREE. \nFuture Farm is on a mission to change the way the world eats meat\, to ensure a safer future for people\, animals\, and the planet. Everyone is welcome\, whether you subscribe to veganism\, a plant-based diet\, or simply reducing your meat intake. We believe that the possibilities for conscious consumption should be real\, affordable\, and most of all DELICIOUS.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/future-farm-plant-based-pop-up/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cooking,Events in London,Food & Drink,Food Tasting,Free Events,Health,Home,Pop Up,Vegan
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191004T210000
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SUMMARY:The Gordon’s Line
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the world’s best-selling gin brand (1)\, Gordon’s\, will help Londoners take a moment to stop and enjoy their journey home with the introduction of the Gordon’s Line Thames cruiser. \nThe Gordon’s Line will offer commuters the chance to opt out of their usual\, hectic daily journey and take an alternative route home on a transport line like no other…Shall we? \nThe boat will take passengers along the Thames from Canary Wharf to Vauxhall\, allowing them to enjoy the fresh air and scenic city views as they travel. \nBut\, that’s not all. Some of the more enjoyable bits of commuting\, like getting immersed in a podcast\, or toe-tapping along to music\, will be brought to life aboard the Gordon’s Line. Between pier stops\, guests will be able to enjoy their usual travelling entertainment in real life\, with a live recording of the Nobody Panic podcast\, as well as live music. Guests will also be offered comfortable seating\, light refreshments and a complimentary Gin & Tonic from the Gordon’s onboard bar. \nThe Gordon’s Line will disembark from Canary Wharf and travel along the Thames\, making stops at key London stations\, before docking at St George’s Wharf Pier at Vauxhall. The boat will then travel back East to St Katherine’s Pier\, ready to dock for the night. So\, forget about using headphones\, standing on the right\, or ‘minding the gap’- this is a journey to look forward to at the end of the day. \nTravellers will need to be quick! Spaces on the Gordon’s Line are limited and advance booking is advised. Passengers must arrive at their selected pier by the time stated on their pre-purchased ticket\, as the boat will not wait for latecomers. Limited walk-ups are available on the day.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-gordons-line/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Food & Drink,Pop Up,Society
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