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SUMMARY:New Stuff
DESCRIPTION:New Stuff is a monthly programme of rehearsed readings of new writing hosted live in The Cockpit’s Studio 1. Taking place every first Sunday of the month\, the evening is all about showcasing new pieces of scripted work by writers and theatre makers. The evening is an exciting\, low-cost opportunity for audiences to see new work and engage in constructive dialogues with other writers\, creatives\, and theatregoers. \n\n\n\nCOMING UP: Sunday\, 6 August 2023 \n\n\n\nThe Trophy Cabinet by Declan Coyle \n\n\n\nWhat does it take to be a hero? When an unassuming trophy maker\, Roger\, is visited by an old colleague\, his past as a spy is brought back into the light. Roger must face the consequences of his past life in a world that has moved forward. Actions from the past are reframed by the present as Roger’s wife and child are dragged into chaos. How can Roger prove he is still the hero he always thought he was – and is that even possible anymore? \n\n\n\nand \n\n\n\nHamstrung by George Rennie \n\n\n\n‘Yorick is no more! And yet\, I tread….’ \n\n\n\nThe most famous court jester that never was is roused from the dead\, as he is every time somebody stages The Tragedy of Hamlet. At first confused\, his dawning realisation of where he is leads him to visit the world of the living\, where he encounters a now-grown Prince in a great deal of misery. Unable to contend with a world without laughter\, he sets out to bring the spark of theatrical joy back to the Danish court\, reconnecting with his lost love of performance whilst accidentally leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. \n\n\n\nHamstrung is a one-person\, interactive Shakespearean ghost story about the space between live comedy and the afterlife. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday 6th August 2023Tickets: £3Website: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/new_stuff
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/new-stuff/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Olivette Otele in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join Olivette Otele at the Museum of London Docklands for a special in-conversation with Renée Landell\, highlighting the role of Black women in resistance\, abolition and anti-colonial movements across the globe. From Queen Nzinga to Fanny Coker\, hear the stories of revolutionary sisters inspired by this year’s Black History Month theme: ‘Saluting Our Sisters’. \n\n\n\nOlivette Otele is a Distinguished Research Professor of the Legacies and Memory of Slavery at SOAS\, University of London. She has written numerous scholarly papers and books\, including African Europeans: an Untold History (2020) and has been a broadcaster and consultant on numerous films and documentaries\, including Netflix’s African Queens (2023). She also works extensively with policymakers and institutions to engage with histories of colonial slavery and restorative justice strategies. \n\n\n\nRenée Landell is a writer\, literary critic and cultural historian. She is the founder of Beyond Margins UK\, a race equity and justice movement and runs events and designs strategies for UK universities\, museums\, charities and other organisations. \n\n\n\nBlack History Month 2023 #SalutingOurSisters
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/olivette-otele-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Museum of London Docklands\, No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London E14 4AL\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Conversation,Education,Events in London,History,History,Literature,Museums,People,Politics,Seminars,Women,Writers
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SUMMARY:GuyMart – A new musical
DESCRIPTION:After a successful London debut at the King’s Head Theatre in the Summer\, GuyMart is again throwing open its doors for new shoppers.  \n\n\n\nGuyMart imagines gay hookup apps as a supermarket where men are able to browse for and purchase their next sexual partner. We follow young and single Matt as he becomes part of GuyMart stock\, hoping to find the perfect man. However\, things at GuyMart are not as they seem. \n\n\n\nThe show blends comical songs with fast-paced storytelling\, poking fun at hook-up apps and the kind of interactions they offer. However\, as Matt becomes more involved in GuyMart\, the show starts to reveal the destructive nature of hook-up culture\, especially for young\, vulnerable gay men. \n\n\n\nIt’s funny\, inappropriate and uncomfortable and slowly pulls you into a strange and disturbing reality.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/guymart-a-new-musical/
CATEGORIES:London Musicals,London Theatre,Performing Arts,Shows
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SUMMARY:The Moth Mainstage Storytelling Event
DESCRIPTION:The Mainstage is the quintessential Moth experience\, a two-act show —featuring a musical act— where the storytellers and a notable host share true personal stories\, without notes. Experience true stories live as they’re recorded for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Moth Radio Hour. \n\nPlease join us for The Moth MainStage at the beautiful Union Chapel in Islington for stories of the things we love\, the things we fight for\, and the things we leave behind; all the questions we ask ourselves that leave a trace\, a whisper\, a tug on our hearts\, but also give us strength and the ability to see a light at the end of the tunnel. \nDoors Open: 7:00 PM \nShow Starts: 8:00 PM \n\nPresented By: The Moth
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-moth-mainstage-storytelling-event/
LOCATION:Union Chapel\, Union Chapel\, Compton Terrace\,\, Islington\, London\, N1 2UN.\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Community Events,Conversation,Entertainment,Events in London,Live Music,Performing Arts,Writers
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SUMMARY:Ryan Holiday - The Daily Stoic
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Holiday is a New York times #1 bestselling author\, host of The Daily Stoic and founder of Brass Check. Ryan’s talks are inspirational\, full of powerful educational insights that leave attendees energised to grow & make the changes needed to reach their ultimate potential. \nFew writers have done more to bring ancient\, timeless wisdom and cutting-edge marketing strategies together than Ryan Holiday. His philosophically driven bestselling books have sold over ten million copies and spent more than 200 weeks on bestseller lists. His books are taught in colleges and marketing programs around the world\, including Trust Me I’m Lying\, which revealed the massive vulnerabilities (and opportunities) in the global media system in 2012. He has directly influenced Super Bowl-winning teams like the New England Patriots\, NBA Champions like the San Antonio Spurs\, and Olympic Gold Medalists\, as well as sitting Senators\, military leaders and some of the biggest and most important companies in the world like Google\, Twitter and Microsoft. \nAt the core of Ryan’s teachings is Stoicism\, popularized through his NY Times Bestselling books including Obstacle is the Way\, Stillness is the Key\, Ego is the Enemy\, Discipline is Destiny\, and his latest book Right Thing\, Right Now. What is Stoicism? The idea that while we don’t always control what happens to us in life\, we always control how we respond. Illustrated vividly with stories from the greats (and not-so-greats) of history\, Ryan provides a framework for overcoming obstacles\, scaling new challenges and battling both the ups and downs and life. Profiled by the New York Times\, Sports Illustrated and ESPN\, Ryan’s followers include some of the biggest names in business\, tech\, culture and professional athletes.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ryan-holiday-the-daily-stoic/
LOCATION:The Troxy\, 490 Commercial Road\, London\, E1 0HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Events in London,Writers
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SUMMARY:Flora Johnston in Conversation with Lisa Highton
DESCRIPTION:Join Flora Johnston and Lisa Highton in conversation for the paperback launch of The Paris Peacemakers. \nThe Paris Peacemakers \nParis\, 1919. As the fragile negotiations of the International Peace Conference get underway\, typist Stella Rutherford throws herself into her work and the mixture of glamour and devastation the City of Light reveals. She will do anything to escape the grief coming in waves for her beloved brother\, Jack\, buried near Arras. \nHer sister Corran is about to put her academic career to use teaching the troops in France\, a chance to see what the experience was like for countless men\, including her fiancé\, Rob Campbell. \nRob was part of the celebrated Scottish rugby team that was swept up in war fever and mown down in battle. He has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line\, devastated by the incessant grind of the injured\, dying\, and dead. \nThe Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill. \nFlora Johnston Biography \nFlora Johnston lives in Edinburgh\, and The Paris Peacemakers is her second novel. Her love of Scottish history began at St Andrews University and has spanned working at the National Museum of Scotland and a career in heritage interpretation. \nJames Robertson described her debut novel\, What You Call Free (Ringwood Publishing\, 2021)\, as ‘historical fiction of the highest quality’. She has published several nonfiction historical books and now enjoys exploring the different questions we can ask of the past through fiction. \nLisa Highton Biography \nLisa Highton joined Jenny Brown Associates literary agency as an Associate Agent in 2022. \nShe was the Founder and Publisher of Two Roads\, an imprint of John Murray Press/Hachette\, where she published authors including Kirsty Wark\, Sally Magnusson\, Monty Don\, Ruth Hogan\, Janet Skeslien Charles\, Guinevere Glasfurd\, Janet Ellis\, Sarah Haywood\, Susan Calman and Wendy Cope. \nOver a long career in publishing both in the UK and Australia\, where she was publishing director of Doubleday\, HarperCollins and then Hodder\, Lisa has published many bestsellers. She seeks distinctive storytelling\, finding hidden stories with emotional heart and connecting them with readers.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/flora-johnston-in-conversation-with-lisa-highton/
LOCATION:HTA Design\, HTA Design\, 75 Wallis Road\, London\, E9 5LN
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Events in London,Free Events,Literature,Networking,Women,Writers
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SUMMARY:Language & Chaos For Beginners: A Lab For New Writers
DESCRIPTION:A playful workshop for the creatively curious. In games of chance and memory excavation\, we’ll spark new language\, scenes\, and storylines. \nDate and time: \nThursday\, October 16 · 6 – 8pm GMT+1. Doors at 5:45pm \nLocation: \nThe Residence Gallery \n229 Victoria Park Road London E9 7HD \nAbout this event: \nDo you ever feel like creative writing is unfamiliar territory\, that your attempts at crafting prose are quickly cut short by self-doubt\, or that––when it comes to language and story––you’re stuck in frustrating patterns? \nThis class invites you into a space of experimentation—through games of chance\, memory excavation\, and playful dives into our own half-remembered myths\, we’ll spark the creation of new language\, scenes\, and storylines. It’s particularly well-suited to those from visual arts backgrounds\, offering intuitive\, image-driven approaches to language and story. We are interested in the emergent: the ideas and worlds which appear in us regardless of our own beliefs about our writing skill. By loosening our grip on outcome and leaning into surprise\, we’ll sidestep habitual thinking and discover unexpected access points into storytelling. \nIf you have no English literature background whatsoever\, you’ll feel right at home; no prior literary training is assumed or required. Our approach is accessible and unpretentious\, with an emphasis on creative exploration rather than jargon. \nOur focus is on generative practices—approaches that forge a way into writing when you feel stuck\, uninspired\, or unsure where to begin. Game objects like dice and tarot cards will help us invite random chance and ‘good chaos’ into our work\, encouraging surprise and spontaneity in the creative process. You’ll collect a range of practical tools to carry with you: ways to jumpstart new projects\, tap into unfamiliar voices\, re-enter stalled scenes\, and re-engage with memory. Curiosity will be our engine as we explore accessible\, repeatable methods designed to move us beyond creative ruts and into fresh terrain. \nYou might walk away with the beginnings of something new—a character\, a scene\, an idea—but the real goal is to give you an experience of writing that feels alive and personally meaningful. This is a space to write without pressure\, to get curious\, and to let your creative instincts lead the way \nWhat to Bring:\n– A notebook and pen (I strongly encourage this over a laptop\, but of course bring whatever tools meet your needs)\n– Things to make your seated area more comfortable\, like a pillow or a blanket\n– a coin\, a 6-sided dice\, and a tarot deck (only if you have them––we’ll have extras)\n– A favourite fairytale– no need for a physical copy\, just have one in mind! \nArianna Reiche is the author of Warden / Star (Tangerine Press) and At The End Of Every Day (Atria Books/Simon & Schuster)\, and has been praised by The New York Times for her ‘enormous gifts’. She was Founding Editor of The Wrong Quarterly\, and her short fiction has appeared in Ambit Magazine\, Joyland\, The Mechanics’ Institute Review\, Berlin’s SAND Journal\, Feels Blind Literary\, Lighthouse Press\, and Popshot. She’s written features for ArtNews\, New Scientist\, The London Fashion Week Daily\, Fest Magazine\, Vogue International\, and Vice. She teaches on City University’s creative writing MFA programme\, where she also carries out doctoral research on interactive narratives and metafiction\, with a focus on multimodal\, non-linear storytelling.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/language-chaos-for-beginners-a-lab-for-new-writers/
LOCATION:The Residence Gallery\, 229 Victoria Park Road\, London\, E9 7HD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Events in London,Literature,Visual Arts,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Mountains Have Rules For A Reason
DESCRIPTION:A brand new horror play set to make it’s debute in London and Edinburgh\, which explored the dark fables from within the Appalachian mountains and applies them to a brand new story. \nThe Appalachian Mountains have rules for a reason\, but what happens when those rules are broken? \nWhen Christina’s grandfather retired he moved to the mountains in search of monsters\, now he has passed he’s left her a cabin in the woods to clear up\, a series of scribbled journals and a set of oddly specific rules. When friendships are questioned\, rules are broken and fable becomes all the more real and horrifying in this brand new horror play.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mountains-have-rules-for-a-reason/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Barons Court Theatre\, 28a Comeragh Rd\, London\, W14 9HR
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Flower of Story - why we need stories\, workshop for beginners with Sally Pomme Clayton
DESCRIPTION:The Flower of Story\nSaturday November 22 \, 2.00pm – 5.00pm GMT\nOctober Gallery\, 24 Old Gloucester Street\, London\, WC1N 3AL \nWhy do we tell stories? What is a story made of? What makes a story memorable and tellable?\nThis workshop is for any beginner who would like to explore story and learn some simple storytelling skills. \nAre you a teacher or writer\, an actor or carer\, a librarian or public speaker – anyone who wants to find out more about storytelling? Join Pomme in this creative and practical workshop. She will share her knowledge about why folk and fairytales are valuable to us today and help you discover your own heritage of stories – even if you think you don’t have one! And lead you through some playful\, practical and creative tasks exploring: story structure; memory; visualisation and meaning\, to help you develop your storytelling skills. The Flower of Story is the way Pomme describes the living process of storytelling: plant; grow; bloom; scatter. This process keeps stories alive and relevant to each audience\, and is how similar stories appear in different parts of the World. The workshop will introduce you to her ideas about the magnificent Flower of Story. Pomme has been leading workshops for many years and her style is warm\, enabling and creative. Come and find out why we need stories now. And how you can bring stories and storytelling into your life and for those around you.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-flower-of-story-why-we-need-stories-workshop-for-beginners-with-sally-pomme-clayton/
LOCATION:October Gallery\, 24 Old Gloucester Street\, London\, WC1N 3AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Literature,Performing Arts,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Soho Sparks
DESCRIPTION: SOHO SPARKS: FEBRUARY’S CREATIVE MEET-UP \nTuesday 3rd February 2026 | 6pm – 10pm\n Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel\, London \nJoin SHY Films for the February edition of Soho Sparks\, a Valentine’s-season creative meet-up celebrating creativity\, collaboration and meaningful connections in the heart of Soho. \nThis monthly gathering brings together actors\, writers\, filmmakers\, musicians and creative thinkers for an evening designed to inspire ideas\, encourage genuine conversations\, and spark new collaborations. \nSet within the elegant surroundings of Karma Sanctum Soho\, the evening unfolds in a warm\, relaxed atmosphere infused with live music\, creative exchange\, and a touch of February magic. A discreet interactive presence known as The Cryptic Prophet will also appear throughout the night\, best discovered in the moment. \nWhether you’re developing new work\, expanding your creative circle\, or simply looking to spend an inspiring evening among like-minded creatives\, Soho Sparks offers space to connect without pressure. \n\n What to Expect\n Charming live entertainment\n Inspiring guest panel\n Interactive pitch & connect session\n Exquisite food & drinks (available to purchase at the bar)\n Exclusive rooftop terrace & bar (subject to availability) \n\n Tickets & Info\nEvent page:\n https://shyfilms.co.uk/event/soho-sparks/ \nEventbrite tickets:\n https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soho-sparks-tickets-1978306160982?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/soho-sparks/
LOCATION:Karma Sanctum Hotel\, 20 Warwick Street\, London\, W1B 5NF
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Young People (11–16yrs ): Visual Narratives with Maliheh Zafarnezhad
DESCRIPTION:In this two-hour creative session led by The View from Here exhibition artist Maliheh Zafarnezhad\, young people will dive deeper into the rich visual world of Leighton House. \nUsing a curated selection of images – historic photographs\, architectural details\, decorative tiles\, and objects from the museum – they will explore experimental image-transfer processes to build layered\, contemporary artworks. \nThe workshop will focus on visual storytelling: How can an image be transformed? How do we give historical objects new meaning? Young artists will experiment with composition\, contrast\, and mixed-media techniques to create artworks that blend the past with their own voice and perspective. \nBy the end of the workshop\, each participant will have a unique piece that reinterprets the museum’s visual heritage through their own imagination and artistic choices. \n  \nUseful information: \n· This is a drop-off workshop suitable for unaccompanied people aged 11-16 years. \n·       All workshops take place in the Learning Centre at Leighton House. \n·       All materials are provided. \n·       Entry to the museum and exhibitions is included for young people joining the workshop. Adults can enjoy the garden and Drawings Gallery for free\, or visit the café\, but will need to buy an admission ticket if they wish to visit the historic house. \n  \nMeet Maliheh Zafarnezhad \nMaliheh Zafarnezhad is an Irish-Iranian artist and educator whose work explores themes of identity\, memory\, and cultural hybridity. Based between London and Milton Keynes\, she draws on her experience as an Iranian-born artist living in the diaspora to create evocative\, multi-layered visual narratives. Maliheh holds an MA in History of Art from the University of Limerick\, Ireland\, and a B.Sc. in Geology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad\, Iran. Her cross-disciplinary background informs a unique artistic approach that blends research\, visual storytelling\, and cultural reflection. Working primarily with photography\, she reimagines old photographs by incorporating collage\, painting\, found objects\, and stylistic elements inspired by Persian miniatures. These techniques allow her to transform archival images into contemporary reflections on personal and collective histories. \n  \nFor updates on all of our upcoming events sign up to our museums e-newsletter
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/young-people-11-16yrs-visual-narratives-with-maliheh-zafarnezhad/
LOCATION:Leighton House Museum\, 12 Holland Park Road\, London\, W14 8LZ
CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Teenagers,Visual Arts,Workshops
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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:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T191832
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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:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:Guest House: Unwriting the Artist’s Statement Online Workshop with Elle Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused\, playful session of conversation\, making\, and discovering your own voice. This workshop creates space to build confidence\, loosen habits around language\, and allow your voice to develop naturally\, staying close to your practice rather than separate from it. \nUnwriting the Artist’s Statement invites you to abscond from International Art English and respond directly to your work. Moving away from the critical language often used to address contemporary art\, this workshop proposes different protocols for speaking about your practice to the world.  \nThrough a series of guided prompts\, improvisation\, and gentle exercises\, participants will work with revision\, association\, and a deliberate quality of randomness to develop ways of using their own voice. The focus is on speaking through the work rather than separating language from practice. \nThis is a supportive space for play\, experimentation\, and discovery. No previous experience or prepared text is needed.  \nThe workshop is hosted by IMT Gallery and led by artist Elle Reynolds\, whose practice works through collaborative processes\, storytelling\, and material experimentation. Her work explores making as a way of thinking together\, with a particular interest in shared authorship\, provisional forms\, and the social life of materials. \nOver the two hours\, you will: \n\nDevelop new ways of talking about your work that feel personal and less rehearsed\nLoosen habits around formal or institutional language\nBuild confidence in speaking and writing about your practice\nGenerate material you can continue to develop after the session\nConnect with others navigating similar questions around language and practice.\n\nAbout Elle Reynolds: \nArtist/scholarresearcherquiet disrupter\, Elle Reynolds has a background in organising practice. She continually challenges traditional institutional structures\, reimagining the use of time and space. Her art making under the pseudonym Guest-Host-Guest includes object installation\, collaborative events\, performative storytelling and interventions that unsettle the notion of archive through spatial exploration\, participation\, and the disruption of academic language. She holds a PhD investigating alternative art school spaces and serves as a Non-Executive Director and Board member of TOMA (The Other MA)\, an alternative art school in Southend-on-Sea\, Essex. Recent projects include workshops for New Contemporaries and Creative Break Time. She is currently Programme Leader of the Graduate Diploma in Art at Goldsmiths. \nThis workshop is open to all: makers\, artists\, writers\, anti-writers\, poets\, curators at any stage of their practice\, and anyone interested in finding alternative ways to speak about their work. It is especially useful if you are preparing portfolios\, applications\, or exhibitions\, or if you simply want your language to feel more natural and connected to what you do.  \nPlaces are limited to keep the session conversational and supportive—book early to secure your place. \nEarly Bird Rates are available until 29 March at 11:59pm GMT \n_\nImage: ‘Morass’ Mapping by Elle Reynolds
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/guest-house-unwriting-the-artists-statement-online-workshop-with-elle-reynolds/
LOCATION:Online\, Auburn Central\, 57-59\, Australia\, 2144\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes,Conversation,Courses,Education,Online Events,Virtual Events,Visual Arts,Workshops,Writers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T191832
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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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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:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T191832
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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:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T223000
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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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