Music, gigs & bands

BAR 25 MOVIE & PARTY | NUMBER 90 | 6PM – 5AM W/ LEE JONES + GUILLE BONESSO+ IBELLINI + PERFORMANCES & POP CORN

alice fadier 16 October 2014 Hackney Wick, Music, gigs & bands

Smiling faces, childlike fantasy and blissful beats – who could have not fall in love with the electronic circus that was Berlin’s Bar25? We certainly did. Therefore, we thought we would prolong our love with a very special edition made in hackney wick. Escape the reality for one night & penetrate a magic world. Pop corn & footstools will be provided. Face painting & many other things ... »

Launch Party!

Alessandra 12 October 2014 Dalston, Food & drink, Health & Fitness, Music, gigs & bands, Parents & families, Stoke Newington

YES TO LOCAL! Stoke Newington Food Assembly – Launch Party at The Prince Pub. Come and meet local producers, taste their fantastic food and listen to some great bands. Head Chef at the Prince, Will Dee will be using our producers’ ingredients to create exclusive canapés and dishes on the night. Date: Tuesday 21st October from 6-9pm. FREE. Grab your free ticket here https://stokeyfoodas... »

Comedy Sketch Show in Dalston

Georgina Morrell 5 October 2014 Art in Hackney, Beer & ale drinkers, Dalston, Music, gigs & bands, Stand-up comedy, Theatre & dance

A selection of sketches based on the song titles of a really really famous band. Sunday 12 Oct 4.00pm Tuesday 14 Oct 7.30pm Thursday 16 Oct 7.30pm Sunday 19 Oct 4.00pm Tickets £6.00-Call 02079239518 or email enquiries@opheliadalston.co.uk to reserve tickets OpheliaTheatre 574 Kingsland Road Dalston, London E8 4AH www.behindthebikeshed.com www.opheliadalston.co.uk »

QUEEN OF POP! Madonna vs GaGa vs Britney vs Rihanna!

Dave 30 September 2014 Music, gigs & bands

Following on from Michael Jackson vs Prince and Mariah vs Janet vs Whitney vs Bey, we have…. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Madonna vs Gaga vs Britney vs Ri Ri! QUEEN OF POP FACE OFF. WHO WINS? ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hairspray, crimping, pigtails, neon, cats... »

All Voices Hackney and Islington Community Choir

Flora Bain 30 September 2014 Music, gigs & bands, Stoke Newington, Workshops

All Voices community choir is open to everyone who wants to do some singing whether you haven’t sung since your school days or do it on a regular basis. It’s a great way to relax and do something different. No need to read music and no audition! Come and try! We rehearse every Tuesday night at Mildmay Community Centre on Woodville Road near Newington Green. Fee: £5-7/session allvoicesc... »

Ned Collette & Dean Roberts at The Dentist: Two Enthralling Takes on The Contemporary Song

Phil 15 September 2014 Music, gigs & bands

“Dark and revelatory” THE WIRE ON NED COLLETTE NED COLLETTE has been carving his name deep into the musical landscape of Australia over the course of two albums, and “Networking in Purgatory”, the third, is the most sumptuous and accomplished yet. Originally from Melbourne, Collette has resided in Berlin for the last four years, and this album was recorded in both cities. Fittingly, the album cove... »

Classes downstairs at Yellow Warbler Coffee Shop

Yellow Warbler 5 September 2014 Clapton, Coffee lovers, Dalston, Food & drink, Health & Fitness, Music, gigs & bands, Parents & families, Stoke Newington, Theatre & dance, Workshops

Yellow Warbler will be holding classes downstairs starting from Monday: Rucksack music for 0-4 yrs (drop in) 10.30 Monday Funky music for 5yrs+ (drop in) after school 16.00 Monday Toddler Yoga (drop in) 11.00 Tuesdays (please bring a yoga mat if you have one – not essential) Coffee tasting and home brew course – Selected saturday’s booking required Coming soon; Ole Kids – S... »

Time Out Love London Awards

Ben Cordle 3 September 2014 Beer & ale drinkers, Clapton, Coffee lovers, Dalston, Food & drink, Hackney Wick, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Shoreditch, Stand-up comedy, Stoke Newington, Theatre & dance

Hello all. We’ve just launched a new feature here at Time Out London – the Time Out Love London Awards, or TOLLAs – our search for London’s best neighbourhood businesses and things to do. The feature is running over the next three months: Sept is nominations, October is public voting, and the results are revealed in November. http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/time-out-love-london-awards-n... »

Looking for a Rehearsal Space in Hackney which contributes to a good cause?

Joe London 14 August 2014 London Fields, Music, gigs & bands

Studio 146 is a high quality music studio which operates within St Mungo’s Broadway on Mare Street, Hackney. Studio 146 offers free studio time for residents of St Mungo’s Broadway and clients associated with other homelessness organisations in Hackney. The studio is currently offering out the rehearsal space to clients outside the charity at a nominal price to help fund studio time for our curren... »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing In The Dark!

Joanna 5 August 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

TONIGHT ! COME DANCE AT OUR ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY! Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX – No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no ... »

Spiritual Groove at St John of Hackney church with A Guy Called Gerald Live

Alice CABON 28 July 2014 Music, gigs & bands

For its first edition in London, Influence, a project that aims at promoting electronic music in Europe, bring the pioneer of the pioneer of electronic music in the UK, A guy called Gerald as well as the London-based producer Danton Eeprom, both performing live for “Spiritual Groove”. The event will take place at St John of Hackney church, where beats will meet angels. Save the date: F... »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing In The Dark!

Joanna 21 July 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX – No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no techni... »

Looking for a female/male professional pianist

rachel 16 July 2014 Music, gigs & bands

I’m looking for a pianist who is interested in collaborating with female singer for potential lounge Gigs. I’m a female professional vocalist/musician based in East London. Looking to perform mostly blues/ smooth Jazz standards. If you have experience in this field please get in touch Look forward to hearing from you:) »

LBB Pop-Up School for creative thinkers and doers // 21 July – 3 Aug

Let's Be Brief 14 July 2014 Dalston, Digital & tech, fashion, Film & cinema, Music, gigs & bands, Photography, Workshops

It’s time to sharpen the pencils and whip out the notebooks as The LBB Pop-Up School returns to Hackney this July. Alongside partners, Bootstrap Company, D&AD and Fashion Sunday, LBB will be hosting a range of scintillating talks and workshops for you to wrap your intellectual nugget around. Book your tickets here: http://letsbebriefpopupschool.co.uk/ – WORKSHOP: Brand Building Delivered... »

Church Singer available for Weddings/Funerals

rachel 11 July 2014 Music, gigs & bands

I’m a classically trained Singer Based In East London. Available to perform at your church service Funeral/Wedding also free to travel anywhere in London. I perform both traditional Hymns including Irish hymns and Modern songs. Please refer to my website for more Info! Look Forward to hearing from you:) www.rachelchurchsinger.yolasite.com »

Robbie Williams Tickets

Ellen 8 July 2014 Music, gigs & bands, Swap shop

Hello I’ve been given 4 tickets to Robbie Williams at the O2 tomorrow night which I don’t want. Would anybody like them? Thanks E »

Soxee & Steeley Presents Open Decks – A Birthday Celebration

Soxee 8 July 2014 Beer & ale drinkers, Coffee lovers, Dalston, Food & drink, Music, gigs & bands

Open decks is a once month session for vinyl lovers to play music in the relax atmosphere of The Vortex Jazz Club Downstairs. July’s edition of Open decks sees us back for our second Saturday daytime session, with more birthday celebrations and our one off after party – The EP Sessions hosted by Nick Fletcher, our previous contributor in June. https://www.facebook.com/events/3406519694... »

Number 90 Bar/Restaurant FREE event

Number90BarRestaurant 8 July 2014 Art in Hackney, Beer & ale drinkers, Coffee lovers, Food & drink, Hackney Wick, Music, gigs & bands

Hey All! WICKED LIVE is happening tomorrow from 7.30pm at Number 90 Bar Restaurant in Hackney Wick (doors will open at 12pm/Completely free)! A night of live music by Charlie Miller (folk)/ Cospatric (folk)/Marley Chapman (pop) & The Landed ( folk)! Here’s a little clip of the lovely Marley Chapman so you know what’s in store 🙂 FB: Number 90 Bar Restaurant Adrss: 90 Wallis Rd, Lond... »

Eric Chenaux Open Air Show at the Dentist

Phil 8 July 2014 Music, gigs & bands

OPEN AIR CONCERT IN THE GARDEN SUNDAY 13TH JULY FROM 4PM (AFTER CHATSWORTH ROAD MARKET) “I’m in love with Eric Chenaux’s Guitar & Voice… Whether Chenaux is delivering compelling images atop gentle guitar solos or producing long, airy drones, the sound throughout is intoxicating.” – Stereophile Eric Chenaux is one of Toronto’s most prolific and respected musical iconocla... »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing In The Dark!

Joanna 7 July 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX – No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no techni... »

KSS Charity BBQ & Party – At the Royal Sovereign, Clapton, E5

RobKSS 1 July 2014 Clapton, Food & drink, Music, gigs & bands

KSS Charity BBQ Party to raise funds for Cancer Research and the Royal Berks Charity Free Entry: 2pm – 2am DJ’s include: Chirs, Aaron, Julian Liberator (Stay Up Forever), Tattoo John, Miss Monument, Ed Mooch, Dj Anita, Method 1, Thermobee, Rob Stinky Pink, Supernode, Dan Frasier The BBQ will be reasonably priced with a selection of quality salads and meats Family friendly during the da... »

A night of Art and Music

Soxee 24 June 2014 Art in Hackney, Clapton, Music, gigs & bands, Photography

A collaboration of all things artistic, mixing together music art and photography. Vinyl only sets from The Vortex Open Decks Allstars Miss Soxee Pam Hall Geoff ‘Geffhino’ Henry Tim Timma Si James Art drawings by Richard Wilson Artwork Photography by Owen Money Photography »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing In The Dark!

Joanna 24 June 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX – No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no techni... »

Excellent & Almost Free Comedy Previews in Clapton

Chris 24 June 2014 Clapton, Music, gigs & bands, Stand-up comedy, Stoke Newington, Theatre & dance

Every Wednesday in July, The Star of Hackney Downs plays host to some of the best comedy talent. Wednesday 2nd July – JOHN KEARNS – Winner of Fosters Best Newcomer Wednesday 9th July – MAT EWINS – ‘Delivers massive hilarity’ – The Guardian Wednesday 16th July – DAVID TRENT – ‘A searing blend of live rage and mashed-up video content’... »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing In The Dark!

Joanna 16 June 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX – No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to learn, no techni... »

No Lights No Lycra – Dancing in the dark!

Joanna 6 June 2014 Health & Fitness, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands, Theatre & dance

Every Tuesday – 1 hour a week of dancing in the dark – for the pure joy of dance! The lights go out and the music goes on and the rest is up to you.. 7:30pm – every Tuesday Only £4! Tour De Force Theatre Company 6 Well Street, Hackney E9 7PX — No Lights No Lycra is an dance community that started in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. There is no light, no lycra, no teacher, no steps to lear... »

WANTED your vinyl/records 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s and noughties

tim wedlake 4 June 2014 Music, gigs & bands, Swap shop

free up some space in your loft or house.. interested in your unloved/unused vinyl i’m a collector and want to add to my vast collection most genres of interest.. particularly 60’s & 70’s rock, progressive rock & pop beatles, stones, sabbath, t-rex, the who etc.. 80’s 90’s up to the present indie/alternative smiths, new order, stone roses etc.. classic house, ... »

The Jazz Department Friday 30th May 2014

Lady-Jazz 29 May 2014 Music, gigs & bands

The Jazz Department returns for a summer of fifties and sixties jazz, Latin vibes, hip shaking mambo grooves, a Hammond organ selection, lounge tunes and more from the vinyl collection of retro dj Jeniffer Jackson. Enjoy the sounds of some of the greatest names in jazz: Jimmy Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Jon Hendricks, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra and more. Jazz the way you like it without... »

Hackappella choir seeks new members

peterjoucla 28 May 2014 Music, gigs & bands

Following a great gig a month ago, Hackappella starts back this Sunday, rehearsing from 6 – 9pm at the TDF Studios. We are looking for new singers – especially soprano and bass. Experienced singers would be most welcome. Our repertoire is mostly close harmony jazz though we explore other musical styles. You don’t have to read music. We’re a very friendly group and I guarant... »

Songs for our sisters: a fundraising concert to help girls refusing female genital mutilation in Tanzania

jachapman82 8 May 2014 Music, gigs & bands

An entertaining evening of song, music and dance from around the world to raise money for a safe house on behalf of the Tanzanian Development Trust. A wide range of world musicians will be filling the Russet with sound as we come together to protect girls from the horror of FGM. Speciality Tanzanian food available from 6pm. Food reservations recommended. Music from 8pm, DJ until 11.30. Ticket via ... »

Hear No Evil – brand new music/arts festival for 24 May bank holiday!!!

Ellie 24 April 2014 Beer & ale drinkers, Food & drink, London Fields, Music, gigs & bands

What is it? Hear No Evil is a brand new music and arts festival, taking place on bank holiday weekend in the unique London Fields Brewery arches. It’s about music. It’s about nice beer. It’s about doing something fun with mates that won’t break the bank holiday bank. Oh, and you’ll be helping cancer patients and their families too. There will be bands, comedy, spoken word, musical bingo, good food... »

SLABS host @ Power Lunches

SLABS 9 April 2014 Dalston, Music, gigs & bands, Shoreditch, Stoke Newington

SLABS host… 27th APRIL 2014 (£3 ON THE DOOR) @ Power Lunches Arts Cafe – 446 Kingsland Road, Hackney, E8 4AE We are looking to set this up as a regular event and need some support. Come along, bring a friend. Bring 2! (If you have more you should count yourself lucky and bring them all). WHAT TO EXPECT? Our very own engorged phantasmagoria of wonders and oddities to delight and titillate… FA... »

Piano – rehearsal studios Hackney?

Nick J 8 April 2014 Music, gigs & bands

Hello. Does anyone happen to know if there are any (affordable) rehearsal studios in Hackney with a half-decent upright or grand piano available? Any assistance greatly appreciated….. Best wishes, Nick »

LCV Choir presents… “Reflections” St John-at-Hackney 12th April

London Contemporary Voices 3 April 2014 Music, gigs & bands

LCV presents… “Reflections” London Contemporary Voices have earned a reputation as London’s most hipster choir having worked with the likes of Alt-J, Imogen Heap, Newton Faulkner and Andy Burrows. The group recently recorded on the orchestral version of Laura Mvula’s top ten album ‘Sing to the Moon’ (Abbey Road, forthcoming) and have performed at venues including the Royal Albert... »

Charity Fashion Show

Natalie Stevens 27 March 2014 fashion, Music, gigs & bands, Photography

THE ANGELMAN SYNDROME CHARITY FASHION SHOW ON SUNDAY 13 APRIL 2014 THE PICTURE HOUSE ATTIC 270 MARE STREET LONDON E8. »

Documentary on Experimental Music in Shoreditch School

jamieb 13 March 2014 History of Hackney, Music, gigs & bands

In 1969 at a school in Shoreditch, England, children young and old learned to experiment with avant-garde music composition using tape recorders, loops, electronics, and other techniques. The BBC documented the program with this short documentary, “Music In School: A New Sound.” ) via http://boingboing.net/2014/03/13/experimental-music-in-uk-eleme.html »

Fitzwilliam String Quartet comes to Sutton House

Martha Littlehailes 12 March 2014 Music, gigs & bands, Walks talks & tours

The international stars return for another fascinating programme: Mozart Quartet in G major K. 80 Haydn Quartet in D minor Op. 103 Tchaikovsky Quartet in B flat major (1865) Sibelius Quartet in D minor Op. 56 “Voces intimae” Tickets: £10; concessions (proof required) £8; people under 26, disabled people and their carers FREE. The café/bar will be open before the concert and during the interval, an... »

Wicked Live

Tessy 11 March 2014 Hackney Wick, Music, gigs & bands

4 bands. Pop, jazz, folk & soul. Free entry. Come and support local talents, meet new people, drink & dance. What else would you need ? nothing, you are exactly where you need to be. Cheap drinks, live bands & cool people.  *** Line up *** Sophie Scott (pop) YEWS (electro) Rosie Holloway (jazz) Open Mind (dirty pop) Number 90 Bar and Restaurant 90 Main Yard, Wallis Road, Hackney Wick, ... »

CATALAN EXPERIENCE: FOOD&MUSIC

Ampúries EU 11 March 2014 Food & drink, Music, gigs & bands

We are from Catalonia and we love and celebrate great food. Mediterranean products cooked as our grandmothers used to do it but adding a little touch of freshness and new techniques in the kitchen. We are going to be in London at the end of March with one of our food experiences and it is a great opportunity to discover our ‘Pa amb tomàquet Experience’ while we show you some of the best basics of ... »

Shoreditch Experimental Music School 1960

Emily Webber 6 March 2014 History of Hackney, Music, gigs & bands, Shoreditch

via http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2014/03/05/way-back-wednesday-shoreditch-experimental-music-school-1969/ »