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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions | Kevin Dettmar: In Conversation & Book Signing with Jon King (Gang Of Four)
DESCRIPTION:Punk In Fifty Pieces with Kevin Dettmar and special guest Jon King (Gang of Four)\n\n\n\nFifty years after punk exploded into public consciousness\, Punk in 50 Pieces revisits the songs\, artists and moments that transformed popular music forever.\n\n\n\nKevin Dettmar joins The Long Play Sessions and in his engaging new book\, explores 50 defining tracks that chart punk’s emergence and its evolution into post-punk and new wave. Beginning with the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the U.K.”\, he traces the revolutionary impact of artists including Patti Smith\, The Ramones\, Iggy Pop\, Joy Division\, Siouxsie and the Banshees\, Talking Heads\, Blondie\, Devo\, The Clash\, Public Image Ltd\, X-Ray Spex\, The Cure\, The B-52s\, The Go-Go’s and many more.\n\n\n\nBoth an accessible introduction and a richly informed cultural history\, Punk in 50 Pieces examines how a five-year burst of creativity reshaped rock music and left an enduring influence on popular culture. Combining insightful criticism with an expertly curated soundtrack\, it stands alongside classic works such as Please Kill Me\, Lipstick Traces\, Rip It Up and Start Again and England’s Dreaming as an essential exploration of one of music’s most influential movements.\n\n\n\nKevin Dettmar is the author of Is Rock Dead? and the acclaimed 33⅓ volume on Gang of Four’s Entertainment!. He is also co-editor of Shake It Up: Great American Writing on Rock and Pop from Elvis to Jay-Z and editor of The Cambridge Companion to Bob Dylan.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-kevin-dettmar-in-conversation-book-signing-with-jon-king-gang-of-four/
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:Talk 90s To Me x The Long Play Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Journalist and broadcaster Miranda Sawyer brings her smash hit podcast Talk ’90s to Me to the prestigious ICMP London for the podcast’s first ever live event! Yasi Salek\, host of the much-loved US music podcast Bandsplain\, joins Miranda on the sofa for this special evening to discuss a huge figure who exemplifies the ’90s perhaps better than any other\, Courtney Love. \nFew people command as much intrigue and interrogation as Courtney Love\, from her time as Hole frontwoman\, relationship with Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain and the fallout after his suicide\, to her experience of becoming a mother\, admirable film career\, history with drugs and tumultuous relationship with the public and press – not to mention Kurt’s bandmates and any other celebrities who have wrongfully crossed her path. Yasi\, a friend and huge admirer of Courtney\, will bring personal experience and excellent anecdotes to the evening\, as she and Miranda explore why Courtney’s controversial feminism has been reassessed over the years\, how she has continued to dominate headlines\, and why generation upon generation are captivated by her untamed spirit and style. \nJoin Miranda\, Yasi and a live audience at ICMP on Thursday 15th October to celebrate Courtney’s wild and lasting contribution to ’90s culture and beyond. \nThis show will be recorded and broadcast on all Talk ’90s to Me channels later in the year.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/talk-90s-to-me-x-the-long-play-sessions/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,History,History,Music,Shows,Writers
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T223000
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SUMMARY:The Hound of the Baskervilles | King’s Head Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary Sherlock Holmes tale\, first published 125 years ago\, comes to life in a wildly enjoyable\, fun-filled comedy mystery. \nWhen Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the grounds of Baskerville Hall\, his family estate on Dartmoor\, with a look of terror carved on his face and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside him\, the great detective Sherlock Holmes is summoned from Baker Street. With loyal Dr Watson in tow\, the legendary sleuths must unravel the mystery and crack the ancient curse of The Hound of the Baskervilles. \nThe play is brought vividly and brilliantly to life by Inner Voice Theatre Company\, a young Bristol-born theatre company making its London debut less than a year after launching. Three super-talented West Country actors – Ezra Clarke\, Robert Carden and Gabe Willem – play fourteen roles between them in this ultra-high-energy comedy. Produced and directed by award-winning director Steven Clarke\, this production is suitable for ages 8+ \n‘A brilliant\, funny show\, with a great cast\, playful direction and hundreds of jokes.’ — Gareth Edwards\, veteran BBC/Channel 4 comedy producer. The script\, by Olivier Award nominees Steven Canny and John Nicholson\, is packed with verbal and visual wit\, delivering a sublimely engaging and hilarious adaptation of this rip-roaring British classic. ‘Bursts with imagination\, intelligence and irreverence’ — The Guardian. Tickets are available via the King’s Head Theatre website.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-kings-head-theatre/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The King’s Head Theatre\, 115 Upper St\, London\, N11QN
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Family Activities,Literature,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions | Steve Mason: In Conversation and Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Scottish singer-songwriter and Beta Band founder Steve Mason joins The Long Play Sessions to discuss his long-awaited memoir\, Failure Is Always an Option – a candid\, hilarious and deeply personal account of one of British music’s most fascinating and uncompromising careers.\n\n\n\nFrom the Beta Band’s genre-defying rise in the late 1990s to sold-out tours with Radiohead\, critical acclaim and spectacular self-sabotage\, Steve reflects on the highs\, lows and chaos of a life lived entirely on his own terms. Blending sharp wit with remarkable honesty\, he explores youth culture\, creativity\, addiction\, failure\, success and redemption\, setting the record straight—or\, as he puts it\, “straight-ish.”\n\n\n\nCelebrated by contemporaries including Oasis\, Primal Scream\, The Chemical Brothers\, The Verve and Radiohead\, the Beta Band became one of Britain’s most influential cult bands\, renowned for their fearless experimentation and unforgettable live performances. Following their acclaimed reunion and sold-out return to the stage\, Steve now looks back on the extraordinary story behind the music in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.\n\n\n\nThe event includes an in-depth conversation with Steve and acclaimed author and journalist Travis Elborough\, an audience Q&A\, and a book signing\, with copies of Failure Is Always an Option available to purchase on the night. \n\nWhether you’re a lifelong Beta Band fan or simply love great stories from the world of music\, this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of Britain’s most original and enigmatic artists.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-steve-mason-in-conversation-and-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,Events in London,Music,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T200000
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SUMMARY:International Translation Day Editorial Slam with English PEN (In person)
DESCRIPTION:This participatory event\, in partnership with English PEN\, sees two editors take part in an ‘editorial slam’. Based on the ‘translation slam’ model\, it explores the collaborative acts of writing\, translating and editing by asking Sceptre Editorial Director Ansa Khan and Robina Pelham Burn to edit the same passage of text\, translated from the Arabic\, a language in which neither of them read. \nDuring the event\, they will see each other’s edits for the first time\, and with the text’s translator\, Nashwa Nasreldin\, who will chair the conversation\, discuss their choices and the rationales behind them. The audience\, including translators and fellow editors\, will have the chance to discuss their edits\, exploring the particular challenges and opportunities of editing work in translation; how to edit well when a text is deeply rooted in cultural\, linguistic\, or geographical specificity; and what editors must hold onto and what they must give up. \nInternational Translation Day (ITD) is celebrated annually on 30 September with a programme of events and workshops from English PEN\, taking place throughout September online and in person in London and Norwich. \nEnglish PEN is one of the world’s oldest human rights organisations\, championing the freedom to write and read. They are the founding centre of PEN International\, a worldwide writers’ association with 130 centres in more than 90 countries. With the support of their members – a community of readers\, writers\, and activists – they protect freedom of expression whenever it is under attack\, support writers facing persecution around the world\, and celebrate contemporary international writing with literary prizes\, grants\, events and an online magazine https://pentransmissions.com/ \nThis event will take place in person in the New Room at The London Library. Please see our Event Access Guidelines before you arrive. Doors (and the bar) will open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/international-translation-day-editorial-slam-with-english-pen-in-person/
LOCATION:14 St James’s Square\, London SW1Y 4LG\, 14 St James's Square\, London\, SW1Y 4LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T220000
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SUMMARY:Dysmas Orbis — Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join published and exhibited London artist and author Robert John for the launch of Dysmas Orbis\, a speculative urban fantasy set within a hidden parallel London. \nRobert John has spent years creating a surreal visual version of London through his photographic and digital art practice. His work has been exhibited and published\, including LDN Reimagined\, a traditionally published art book with Unicorn Publishing Group. Dysmas Orbis is the literary continuation of that visual world — taking the surreal London he created through images and developing it into a five-book speculative fiction series. \nThe novel explores identity\, belonging\, relationships\, displacement and what it means to be seen\, drawing on Robert’s own experiences of growing up in South London and his father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. \nExpect a London that is recognisable but not quite right — spider trees\, flower lamps\, giant machines\, secret societies and a hidden world existing alongside our own. \nThe launch will include a Q & A\, reading from the novel and a look behind the creation of the book and its visual world. Guests will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and a free special edition A5 art print with every signed first edition of Dysmas Orbis purchased on the night. \nEarly praise for Dysmas Orbis\n\n“His London is animate\, alarming\, astonishing.”— Iain Sinclair \n\n\n“Gripping and assured… Richly and beautifully written\, Dysmas Orbis is a tender story that will keep you turning the pages and stay with you long after the last page.”— Ivy Ngeow\, award-winning author \n\n\n“A brooding tale of fissured reality where freedom is swallowed whole.”— Sudhana Singh\, award-winning memoirist & journalist \n\n\n“Prepare to step into a gritty and mythical version of London\, with secret societies and spider trees. Robert John has created an alternate London that feels both familiar and fantastical.”— Tabish Khan\, art critic for Londonist
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/dysmas-orbis-book-launch/
LOCATION:balham boxing club\, 366 Cavendish Rd\, london\, SW12 0PP
CATEGORIES:Digital Arts,Events in London,Literature,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T210000
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SUMMARY:Plume: A SW London Queer Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:Join Plume\, SW London’s queer writing collective\, for a night of playful writing exercises\, storytelling\, poetry and good vibes! \nCome hang out with Plume\, a new regular queer writing collective based in SW London! This in-person event (1st and 3rd Monday of each month) is all about sharing\, creating\, and celebrating queer voices through the art of writing. Whether you’re into poetry\, prose\, or just love a good story\, there’s a spot for you here. Bring your vibes\, your words\, and get ready to connect with a community of writers in a safe and welcoming space . See you there!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/plume-a-sw-london-queer-writing-collective/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Rose House\, 70 Barnes High Street\, London\, SW13 9LD\, 70 Barnes High Street\, London\, SW13 9LD\, London\, SW13 9LD
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Crafts,Literature,Networking,Performing Arts,Poetry,Workshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T223946Z
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SUMMARY:MAKE A SCENE YOUNG WRITERS' SHOWCASE: I.R.L.
DESCRIPTION:SE London-based Spontaneous Productions is delighted to present IRL\, the first showcase of new work from emerging playwrights taking part in Make a Scene\, our Arts Council England-funded writers’ programme. Across two evenings\, a professional cast will bring 12 original scripts to life in dynamic script-in-hand performances\, offering audiences a first glimpse of exciting new theatrical voices. A second showcase\, featuring longer works by selected writers\, will follow this autumn. \nFunny\, provocative\, surprising and thought-provoking\, IRL explores life in the 21st century through a rich mix of styles\, stories and perspectives. From sharp comedy to compelling drama\, these fresh new scripts capture the complexities\, contradictions and connections of the world we live in. Join us for two entertaining evenings celebrating the next generation of playwrights. \nPlease note that each performance on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July (7.30-9.30 pm) will present six different scripts. For details of which will be shown when\, please see the website for updates
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/make-a-scene-young-writers/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre\, 44a Sydenham Rd\, London\, SE26 5QX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T223000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T223000
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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:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203213Z
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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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T200000
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: April
DESCRIPTION:The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary forms or retrieve those we need to renew. We make new poetry to hybridise new species of understanding and reframe consciousness. We make new poetry to have a good time. Readings\, recitations\, incantations and events from established and upstart poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell-casters\, rappers……and you if you want.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-april/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143808Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions: Matt Thorne with FAMOUS: Ego\, Envy and Ambition in Pop\, Rock and Hip-Hop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Matt Thorne\, acclaimed author\, critic and cultural commentator\, as he discusses his thought-provoking book Famous\, an insightful exploration of fame\, creativity and modern celebrity culture. \nThis event forms part of The Long Play Sessions\, a curated series hosted by ICMP celebrating writers who shape how we understand music\, media and contemporary culture. Each session goes beyond the page\, offering live conversation\, critical context and creative insight. \nIn Famous\, Thorne examines what it really means to be famous in the modern world — how celebrity is constructed\, consumed and mythologised\, and how it impacts artists\, audiences and society at large. Drawing on music\, film\, literature and pop culture\, the book explores the tension between visibility and identity\, success and selfhood. \nRather than glamourising fame\, Thorne asks deeper questions about ambition\, validation and the cost of being seen. The book is especially resonant in an era shaped by social media\, constant exposure and the pressure to build a public persona\, making it essential reading for anyone pursuing a creative career today. \nSmart\, accessible and deeply reflective\, Famous offers a critical lens on the cultural systems that elevate — and often exploit — creative talent. \nWhat to expect \nA talk from Matt Thorne on the themes and ideas behind Famous \nDiscussion around fame\, identity and creativity in the modern music and media landscape \nInsights into writing\, criticism and cultural analysis \nAudience Q&A \nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one on the night \nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful and engaging evening with one of the UK’s most perceptive cultural writers.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-matt-thorne-with-famous-ego-envy-and-ambition-in-pop-rock-and-hip-hop/
LOCATION:ICMP\, Queen’s Park Campus\, 76-78 Salusbury Road\, London\, NW6 6PA\, ICMP Queen's Park Campus\, London\, NW6 6PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260401T053527Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Play Sessions - Melissa Auf der Maur - Even the Good Girls Will Cry - Book Launch & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Long Play Sessions: Melissa Auf der Maur with Even the Good Girls Will Cry\nSat 11 Apr 2026 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM The Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA \nAn Afternoon with Melissa Auf der Maur – Even the Good Girls Will Cry \nHosted by Stephanie Phillips \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/long-play-sessions-melissa-auf-der-maur-even-the-good-girls-will-cry-tickets-1985907174819?aff=oddtdtcreator \nJoin us for an intimate and compelling afternoon with Melissa Auf der Maur – acclaimed musician\, writer and former bassist of Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins – as she discusses her new memoir\, Even the Good Girls Will Cry\, a vivid and emotionally rich portrait of the 1990s alternative rock era. \nThis event is part of The Long Play Sessions\, ICMP’s curated series spotlighting influential writers\, artists and thinkers who shape the way we understand music\, creativity and contemporary culture. Each session opens a window into the stories behind the art – blending conversation\, cultural insight and lived experience. \nIn Even the Good Girls Will Cry\, Auf der Maur offers a clear‑eyed\, fiercely honest account of her unexpected ascent through one of the most iconic\, turbulent periods in modern rock history. From her beginnings in Montreal’s bohemian music scene\, to joining Hole at a time of grief and reinvention\, to performing alongside figures such as Courtney Love\, Billy Corgan\, Dave Grohl\, Rufus Wainwright and Michael Stipe\, her memoir captures the chaos\, beauty and brutality of the last analogue decade. \nFar from nostalgia\, Auf der Maur explores identity\, ambition\, survival and self‑expression in an era before social media – when artists crafted their worlds long before they crafted their online personas. Her reflections offer rare female perspectives from within a landscape that was often mythologised but rarely shown through a woman’s eyes. \nWith praise from Shirley Manson\, Walton Goggins\, Natasha Lyonne and Martha Wainwright\, the memoir is a powerful\, poetic and unflinchingly human portrait of a generation that defined modern alternative culture. \nWhat to Expect\n\nA talk from Melissa Auf der Maur on the stories\, themes and revelations behind Even the Good Girls Will Cry\nDeep‑dive discussion on creativity\, identity and navigating fame within 1990s alternative rock\nInsights into authorship\, memory and the process of capturing a cultural moment on the page\nAudience Q&A\, offering a chance to engage directly with Melissa about her life\, art and writing\nBook signing opportunity — bring your copy or purchase one at the event\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to The Long Play Sessions for a thoughtful\, inspiring and powerfully personal evening with one of alternative rock’s most distinctive and fearless voices. \nLocation\nThe Venue\, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)\, NW6 6PA
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-long-play-sessions-melissa-auf-der-maur-even-the-good-girls-will-cry-discussion/
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,Literature,Music,Photography,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260310T071704Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: March
DESCRIPTION:Re‑Enchant is a monthly live literature series presenting poetic experiments for a new world. Each month\, curator Nick Moss invites poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell‑casters\, rappers and performers to share new work\, blending genres and breaking literary form to imagine alternate futures. \nProduced and presented by The Cockpit\, this edition takes place on Sunday\, 15 March 2026 at 5:00 pm. Performers will be announced soon\, and an open mic slot is available for audience members (apply in advance). Expect readings\, recitations and incantations from established and upstart poets as we vandalise old forms\, hybridise new species of understanding and have a good time together. \nPlease arrive early; doors open at 4:30 pm. Tickets cost £12 (with concessions £10\, booking fees included).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-march-2/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Wolves\, Folklore\, and Family: Reading and Discussion with Zuzana Rihova
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Czech writer and scholar Zuzana Říhová joins Dr Kathryn Murphy (University of Oxford) for an informal evening of readings and discussion of her novel Playing Wolf\, a contemporary tale set in the Czech countryside. \nA couple move from Prague with their young son to a remote village in the hope of repairing their failing marriage. As they attempt to settle in\, they encounter a closed community shaped by unspoken rules\, strange coincidences\, and fragments of local folklore. Using the familiar tale of Little Red Riding Hood\, subtly woven into the narrative\, the story illuminates themes of vulnerability\, trust\, and hidden menace. \nBlending psychological insight with folkloric resonance\, Playing Wolf explores how myths and inherited stories continue to influence behaviour and relationships in the present day. The conversation will reflect on the role of folklore and fairy-tale motifs in the novel\, and on how quiet tensions within families and communities can slowly transform lives. \nZuzana Říhová studied Czech language and literature and comparative literature at Charles University in Prague. She has published a collection of poetry\, Pustím si tě do domu (I’ll Let You in My House)\, and a novella\, Evička (Little Eve). \nAlex Zucker’s translations include novels by Magdaléna Platzová\, Jáchym Topol\, Bianca Bellová\, Petra Hůlová\, and Tomáš Zmeškal. He has also translated plays\, subtitles\, young adult and children’s books\, poems\, philosophy\, art history\, and an opera. \nKathryn Murphy is Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oriel College\, Oxford\, where she writes about and teaches seventeenth-century literature. Her book\, Robert Burton: A Vital Melancholy is forthcoming from Reaktion. She studied Czech literature at the University of Glasgow\, and reviews Czech fiction for the Times Literary Supplement. \nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBook Here \nZuzana Říhová will also appear in Oxford the day before\, on Wednesday 4 March 2026\, for a special event at The Queen’s College exploring poetry in translation alongside a reading from Playing Wolf. The Oxford evening will include discussion\, a book signing and refreshments. Free entry. More info
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/wolves-folklore-and-family-reading-and-discussion-with-zuzana-rihova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:Tibor Fischer - My Bags are Big - Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary conversation as Tibor Fischer\, the acclaimed British-Hungarian novelist\, discusses his latest book My Bags Are Big with prize-winning writer and creative writing tutor Peter Benson. This special London book launch event takes place at the Liszt Institute London.\n\nSet against the surreal\, sun-drenched landscape of Dubai\, My Bags Are Big is a darkly comic novel exploring wealth\, reinvention and regret. With his trademark wit and philosophical sharpness\, Fischer follows Dan – a man burdened by money\, memories and a past that refuses to stay buried. Moving deftly between ambition and reflection\, bravado and vulnerability\, the novel examines desire and the uneasy cost of pretending you have moved on\, all delivered with biting humour and unmistakable style.\nAbout the Author \nTibor Fischer is the acclaimed author of Under the Frog\, The Thought Gang and several other celebrated novels. His work has been praised for its originality\, intelligence and audacious comedy by critics ranging from The Guardian to Christopher Hitchens. My Bags Are Big has been named by New Statesman as “the best fiction to read this year” and selected by Shortlist Magazine as one of the most anticipated books of 2026\, confirming Fischer’s reputation as a writer who continues to surprise\, provoke and entertain.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tibor-fischer-my-bags-are-big-book-launch/
LOCATION:Liszt Institute\, Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur Street\, London\, Westminster\, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260215T190000
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: February
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Re-Enchant series\, this evening of live literature is curated by poet Nick Moss in collaboration with The Cockpit. Re ‑Enchant: Poetic Experiments for a New World invites poets\, word artists\, ranters\, spell‑casters\, rappers and you to create new poetry every third Sunday. Performers for the February edition will be announced; open‑mic slots are available by application. The event explores new ways of making poetry to vandalise and renew literary forms\, hybridise understanding and reframe consciousness—and to have a good time.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-february/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Literature,London Theatre,Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
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SUMMARY:Semafor: The Birth of Pop Culture in Prague’s 1960s
DESCRIPTION:Bursting into the 1960s with wit\, charm\, and a rebellious spirit\, Prague’s Semafor Theatre became a beacon of creativity behind the Iron Curtain. The unforgettable duo of Jiří Suchý and Jiří Šlitr brought Czechoslovakia its first wave of modern pop\, offbeat humour\, and a form of rebellion that spoke a language different from that of official power and the media. Their songs became the soundtrack of a generation and a symbol of cultural resistance. In this special event\, music historian and author of Suchý & Šlitr\, Semafor 1959–1969\, Pavel Klusák\, and Jiří Šlitr’s daughter\, Dominika Křesťanová\, share stories\, rare insights\, and the cultural legacy of a duo who defined an era\, and the rebellion that stole a language for its own game. \n\n\n\n\nThis event also marks the recent release of Pavel Klusák’s book Suchý a Šlitr: Semafor 1959–1969 (Host\, 2024\, 456 pages\, ISBN 978-80-275-1813-5)\, which explores the rise of Semafor and its cultural impact during a decade of change. The book\, awarded the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize for non-fiction\, offers a vivid portrait of the duo’s creative world and their lasting influence on Czechoslovak popular culture. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+ Eventbrite fee)\n\nBOOK NOW
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/semafor-the-birth-of-pop-culture-in-pragues-1960s/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T200000
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SUMMARY:Re-Enchant: October
DESCRIPTION:RE:ENCHANT – Poetic Experiments For A New World brings live literature to The Cockpit every third Sunday. The October edition\, curated by Nick Moss\, features The Responders: poets Gale Burns\, Keith Jarrett and Selina Rodrigues. In a fluid structure\, each listens to the others’ poems and responds with their own\, creating connections across themes of conflict and solidarity\, family\, faith\, cultural traditions\, isolation and delight. There’s also an open‑mic slot inviting audience participation. Produced and presented by The Cockpit\, this three‑hour event promises readings\, recitations and word art for a good time.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/re-enchant-october/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Literature
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T150000
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SUMMARY:The green meet
DESCRIPTION:Step into nature at the annual green meet festival as we celebrate gardens\, wildlife and sustainability. Take part in educational walks and talks on topics like birdwatching\, pollinators and sustainable gardening. Explore the green market\, join hands-on workshops and discover the beauty of Fulham Palace’s historic gardens. \nChildren can hunt for mini-beasts\, get creative with nature-inspired crafts and join a woodland adventure. Relax with live music\, delicious food and garden games while soaking up the atmosphere of this special day.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-green-meet-3/
LOCATION:Fulham Palace\, Fulham Palace\, London\, SW6 6EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment,Events in London,Family Activities,Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T163000
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SUMMARY:The Launching of the Mary: A Script-in-Hand Exploration
DESCRIPTION:THE LAUNCHING OF THE MARY: A Script-in-Hand Exploration\n  \n“The launching of a ship? This modern age\nhath seldom seen such action on a stage.”\n \nAlmost 400 years since it was written at sea\, come step into the riverside world of Walter Mountfort’s The Launching of the Mary. \n  \nDuring his ‘return from East India in 1632\, Walter Mountfort spent his idle hours writing a play. Set in a London shipyard\, complete with sprawling subplots and a range of colourful characters\, The Launching of the Mary immerses readers in a bustling riverside world. As shipyard artisans prepare to launch a ship\, while marine officers debate the ethics of overseas trade\, the mariner’s wife\, Dorotea Constance\, defends her home against a torrent of suitors. This workshop invites participants to explore this unknown Renaissance play through a lively but relaxed script-in-hand reading\, partly city comedy\, part domestic tragedy\, and part something else entirely. \nNo prior knowledge or performance experience is required to participate. A lightly abridged\, modern spelling edition of the play has been produced specially for this event\, and participants are invited to read\, listen\, or both. The session will conclude with a section for Q&A and the chance to reflect on the experience of encountering this curious play. \n  \nTuesday 6 May 2025\, 14:00-16:30 \nKeynes Library\, 43 Gordon Square\, London\, WC1H 0PD \nhttps://www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event/49292/the-launching-of-the-mary-a-script-in-hand-exploration
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-launching-of-the-mary-a-script-in-hand-exploration/
LOCATION:Birkbeck\, University of London
CATEGORIES:Classes,Education,Events in London,History,Literature,Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T170000
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SUMMARY:Photofusion x LIP Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first book fair! \nIn collaboration with London Independent Photography we will be hosting a book\, zines and print fair on Sunday 23rd March 2025\, 1pm – 5pm. \nPop down to bag yourself some beautiful work from independent photographers and artists from across London and beyond. \n 
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/photofusion-x-lip-book-fair/
LOCATION:Photofusion\, Unit 2\, 2 Beehive Place\, Brixton\, London\, SW9 7QR
CATEGORIES:Comics,Crafts,Free Events,Literature,Photography,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T210000
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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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