2024 12 月倫敦藝術活動：日期、行程和門票價格（5 月更新）

Experience the electrifying performance of "Riot Act" presented by Mulwade in the heart of London at 21Soho on December 1, 2024. This captivating event will take place at 3-5 Sutton Row, London, W1D 4NR, promising an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to witness a spectacular showcase of talent at Mulwade Presents: Riot Act.

Ten strangers are lured to a solitary mansion on an island off the coast of Devon. They sit down for dinner and a record begins to play. The voice of their host accuses each person of hiding a guilty secret. When a terrible storm cuts them off from the mainland, and with their hosts mysteriously absent, the true reason for their presence on the island becomes horribly clear, as secrets from their past come back to haunt each one of them. Directed by Mark Prince Show times: 1pm and 5pm Running time: 2 hours Doors will open 15 minutes before each performance. City Academy is a leading performing and creative arts company in London, offering unforgettable acting, singing, dancing classes and more. Information Source: City Academy | eventbrite

A Forgotten Exodus – London Film Premiere This is a unique opportunity to see A Forgotten Exodus,a two-part documentary made by the Dutch film-maker Marcel Prins. The film has been broadcast on the Dutch television channel NPO. With the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, the situation of almost a million Jews, whose communities had been settled in the region for millennia, deteriorated. Eight former refugees, born in Baghdad, Aleppo, Tripoli, Fez, Cairo, Aden and Sana’a tell how they were forced to flee as children or teenagers to Israel. They talk about how the atmosphere changed and how they were forced to travel (most illegally) by truck, boat or plane out of their countries of birth. Their stories are brought to life with animation and film clips rarely seen before. For several interviewees, the horrors of 7 October 2023 brought back memories of anti-Jewish violence and terror in Arab countries. The experiences they describe are more relevant than ever. After the screening, we will be joined for a Q&A by the film director, Marcel Prins, who will be flying in from Utrecht, Holland. Information Source: Harif | eventbrite

Desbande Quintet - New Tango A night of Tango music with Desbande Quintet! Join us at Unit 24, Greenwich Centre Business Park, 53 Norman Road for a live performance that will transport you to the streets of Buenos Aires. Known for their boundary-pushing and innovative approach to tango, this ensemble breathes new life into the genre, blending tradition with fresh, unexpected elements. Featuring Bryan Crook on piano, Gwen Reed on double bass, Phoebe Snelling on violin, George Tarlton on guitar, and Guillermo Willis on the bandoneon, Desbande transforms the classic tango sound into something daring, powerful, and absolutely modern! Information Source: Pixaudio | eventbrite

PLEASE NOTE DOORS OPEN @ 7:30pm Headlined by the Don Dadda of Comedy, Curtis Walker. Along with BGT Golden Buzzer Winner Toju. Plus the Kyrismatic Kyrah Gray. The legendary Mr Cee will keep the laughs coming as your host. At 'Lafter Eight' we blend laughter, cuisine, and comfort for the ultimate entertainment experience. The Perfect Place To Book Your Work or Friends XMas Party. Email for XMas Party reservations:- EnterTRAINmentS@yahoo.co.uk Information Source: EnterTrainMents | eventbrite

Welcome to the London International Arts Festival 2024! Join us at Avanti Court Primary School for a celebration of Carnatic Music. Immerse yourself in a diverse array of performances, workshops, and exhibitions showcasing the best of international arts. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a dance lover, there's something for everyone at this exciting event. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of this musical extravaganza! See you there! Programme: London International Arts Festival 2024 celebrating Indic Heritage 1pm Veena recital by Yarlinie Thanabalasingham & Meerah Perinpanathan 1:30pm Percussion Ensemble by students of P Kirupakaran (Avarthana) 2pm Aditya Narayanan (Chennai) Carnatic vocal concert 4:15pm Vocal, Violin & Venu Ensemble by Pranava, a British collective of young musicians 5pm Ragam Thanam Pallavi (RTP) presented by Mathangi & Sambavi Uthayakumar. 6pm Bharathanatyam by ‘Shivan Narthanalaya’, students of Aparna Sambasivan with live music Information Source: eventbrite

Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A Major D. 667, alongside Auf dem Strom D. 943 and selected Lieder The Players of the Hampstead Collective, Steven Devine (fortepiano), Christine Buras (soprano) Information Source: The Hampstead Collective | eventbrite

This artists' talk by Raven Chacon followed by an in-conversation with Amanprit Sandhu will introduce key works from his 22 years plus career, whilst also reflecting on the graphic and instructional scores presented in Background Music at Chelsea Space. This will be followed by a Q&A with Curator and Senior Lecturer at Chelsea College of Arts Amanprit Sandhu, who developed Background Music as part of her curatorial residency at Chelsea Space titled Overtures, Soundings, Ruptures. Raven Chacon is a composer, performer, and installation artist born at Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation. A recording artist over the span of 22 years, Chacon has appeared on over 80 releases on national and international labels. He has exhibited, performed, or had works performed at LACMA, The Whitney Biennial, Borealis Festival, SITE Santa Fe, The Kennedy Center, and more. As an educator, Chacon is the senior composer mentor for the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP) As an educator, Chacon is the senior composer mentor for the Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP). In 2022, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his composition Voiceless Mass. In 2023, he also was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship. Background Music, the first solo presentation of work in the UK by Raven Chacon at Chelsea Space will also be open to the public between 5.00pm - 9.00pm that evening. All welcome to visit, no booking required. Information Source: Chelsea College of Arts, UAL | eventbrite

DEMBIS THIOUNG presents PENCHMI African Drum + Dance Portal - NEW MOON AUTUMN Series in collaboration with FOLKLORE CHARITY. The word PENCHMI (in Wolof is written as “Penccmi”) is used to describe the gathering of ancestors, transcending time and space, as well as the gathering of the elders of the traditional Senegalese villages, in the center of the community under a baobab tree. Penchmi is the space to discuss matters of LIFE, FREEDOM, and PEACE. Most importantly, it serves to remind us of the LOVE and RESPECT shared among each other. This autumn. we invite you all to three PENCHMI drum + dance portals in Folklore Hoxton in 186 Hackney Road, London. Come prepared to drum, dance, and joyfully sweat, allowing your spirit to soar high by connecting through ancestral rhythms, songs, and African wisdom channelled by Dembis Thioung. Dembis takes pride in being guided by the highest Senegalese value of TERANGA : welcoming, sharing and supporting each other in happiness always, valuing wealth not for its quantity but for the generosity extended to others. TERANGA represents the essence of Senegalese culture and it can be translated with the word hospitality. Wheel of the Year: AUTUMN - from 7,30pm MONDAY 30th September 2024 MONDAY 4th November 2024 MONDAY 2nd December 2024 Energy exchange Penchmi - in advance £11.11 - tickets via Afromoya & Eventbrite Penchmi - on the day £13.33 - pay at the door (cash or card) ✨DEMBIS THIOUNG✨ Dembis is a mesmerizing master of the dunduns—the melodic and hypnotic bass drums that constitute the heartbeat, melody, and soul of traditional West African ensemble djembe music. A Bayefall at heart and Griot by blood, Dembis was born and raised in Dakar, West Africa he is now based in London, UK. Introduced to traditional and contemporary Senegalese music at a young age, he learned the art of drumming and dance. Recognized as a skilled percussionist specializing in Dundun, Djembe, Sabar, and Asico drums, Dembis proudly identifies with his Senegalese legacy, carrying forward the teachings of his elders and ancestry. DEMBIS is the Gatekeeper of THE PENCHMI portals and the visionary and initiator of the BENE TALLY BAND project. BENE TALLY is the name of Dembis Thioung's neighborhood in the heart of Dakar, Senegal, literally translated as ONE WAY or one road. BENE TALLY band & friends, a self-funded project initiated in October 2019, is a collective of artists bringing the magical rhythms, heartbeat, and spirit of Africa to the UK. It has performed in venues like Hootenanny, Peckham Levels, The Tabernacle, The Post Bar, Folklore and Kindred Studios Rooted in the dundun drum and West African traditions, the band blends Dembis' Griot and Bayefall heritage, fostering creative collaborations between dedicated and regular P ENCHMI Dundunfolas attendees and master African artists. Every performance is unique and magical. This transformative journey also invites the audience to participate, connecting individuals and communities through rhythms and movement, offering the healing benefits of West African ancestral wisdom. If you have any question you can email us at dembis.thioung@gmail.com Would you like to join Dembis Thioung's open Whatsapp group and receive updates on his workshops, gigs and connect with the community? Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJkAcvfpWxqAeHW3piBSk9 Information Source: Dembis Thioung | eventbrite

Experience the magic of City Academy's mesmerizing performance of The Wizard of Oz at The Bridewell Theatre in London. Follow Dorothy and her companions on a whimsical journey through the enchanting Land of Oz, filled with music, laughter, and unexpected twists. Will Dorothy find her way back home? Will her friends locate the elusive wizard? Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in this heartwarming adventure down the iconic yellow brick road. The production will be presented by three exceptional musical theatre companies on various dates from December 2nd to December 9th, 2024. Doors will open 45 minutes before each show, with a total running time of 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. Please note that tickets are non-refundable; however, exchanges for a different performance may be accommodated based on availability. For exchange requests or further information, contact info@city-academy.com. Secure your seat now for £22.38 and be captivated by the brilliance of The Wizard of Oz brought to life by The City Academy Musical Theatre Companies.

SpeedMagic Central London Join us for an exciting magician-only evening of magic on Blackfriars Road in Southwark. A speed magic event gives amateur close-up magicians a chance to try out their tricks and gain much-needed performing experience. This event is open to magicians of all skill levels but is aimed mainly at beginner and intermediate levels. If you want to learn how to perform or fear performing, come to our event and overcome your fears! Speedmagic borrows the format from speed-dating allowing you to meet other magicians to try out your tricks and get feedback from them. (Note: there is strictly NO DATING at our events!) Join us at Blackfriars Road, London, UK. Book your tickets now! Small Print: Please buy yourself a drink when you arrive to avoid using the premises free of charge. Please do not bring your own food/drink or consume food or snacks at the event (food can make your hands, cards, props greasy). Thank you. Information Source: Magic Lessons in London | eventbrite

Is your 9 to 5 giving you the hump? We have the perfect cure: spend your Wednesday evening with the finest comedians London has to offer! Wednesdays have never been so funny. Doors 19:00 Show Time 19:30 Headliner: Ali WoodsAli Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’ with a wonderful style of heartfelt comedy. Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport. His online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour. Ali sold out Leicester Square theatre earlier this year and has put his first ever comedy special on Youtube, already surpassing 25k views! You can watch his hilarious hour here. Emerging TalentPeter JonesIn his first year of living in the UK he won the final of the 2023 Beat the Frog World Series. Peter has performed stand-up on the TV series Comedy Up Late (ABC), appeared in Why Are You Like This? (Netflix), and has written for a bunch of TV shows in Australia that won’t mean anything to you if you haven’t lived there, including: The Project (Channel 10), The Weekly (ABC) and Narrow World Of Sports (FOX Sports). Before leaving Australia Peter was awarded the Kings of Comedy - Comedian of the Year 2022. He’s also twice been a RAW Comedy state finalist, and was named by the Herald Sun as one of the New Faces To Watch for his debut show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Zoe BrownstoneZoe Brownstone is a Canadian comic currently living in England's Kingdom of Hackney. After a successful debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, Zoe is prepping for a theatre run and European tour of her first full hour A Bite of Yours. Check for dates and fun facts at or on social media @zoebrownstone Nominated for Edinburgh Fringe's Funniest Joke of the year 2024 and '... one of the best comedic writers of the Fringe.' - Broadway Baby. Fin JacobsA 925 regular, warm, witty and charming. Fin has risen through the ranks of the London Comedy Circuit right to the top having perfomred at The Comedy Store, Back Yard Comedy Club and Manford's Comedy Club. Marc SalmonMarc Salmon is a London based offbeat stand up, songwriting funnyman and improviser. Taking a wry and often surreal look at life, Marc interweaves self deprecating stories with silly songs and physical comedy. Marc is a unique up and coming act producing lots of big stupid laughs. Ridwan HussainReigning So You Think You’re Funny Semi-Finalist Ridwan Hussain has been storming the stages of these United Kingdoms for a while. In this time he has amassed accolades such as Bath New Act Competition participant. Information Source: 925 Comedy Club | eventbrite

Creme of Nature UK's Butterblend & Flaxseed Range: Health, Wellness & Our Curly Hair London…it’s been a while, but we’re finally bringing it home! Salon Sessions has been lighting up the Midlands, and now it’s your turn to join the movement. Get ready to dive back into that classic salon vibe—the laughter, the debates, the nods of approval. And we’re doing it big this time, teaming up with our friends at Creme of Nature UK before the year wraps up! If you’ve felt the magic before, you know why we couldn’t wait to come back for another round of Salon Sessions this time in our home town …London. Now’s your chance to be part of a conversation that brings out the best of our old-school community spirit. Debates, opinions, hacks, techniques, old school tricks and most importantly laughter. Creme of Nature’s Butterblend & Flaxseed range is here for the styling girlies, those who like to flex, and those who prefer to slick it back and define their kinks and curls. Salons have always been our culture’s heartbeat, where conversations flow, connections deepen, and community thrives. This event brings that essence to life with a lively salon-style talk featuring favorite personalities, beauty experts, and top braiders. We’ll dive into everything from beauty and wellness to health and fitness—all with a curly-haired perspective. ✨🧡✨ Internal wellness is the foundation of external beauty, and together, we’ll explore what that means for us. 🚨 DON’T MISS OUT! 🚨 Each ticket includes a free Creme of Nature UK goodie bag with full-sized products from the Creme of Nature UKButterblend & Flaxseed range 🛍️😍 📍 LONDON - You know the vibes, and you know we never disappoint! 😏 Disclaimer: This event will be recorded with photography and videography shared on our social media channels and website. Information Source: TreasureTress | eventbrite

It's a two day event on 4th and 5th December. (Tickets are live for workshop!) On 4th December we will be hosting workshop on how to write a book that sells around, types of writing styles and effective tone to bring your characters to life! And how books are chosen to get adapted into a movie or webseries. It will be an engaging activity where all the attendees will be given pen and paper to practice which will then be judged by our top notch Director and bestselling authors! With Q & A session. On 5th December, book signing will be there and we will be leaking informations on how to get your book selected by literary agents, with networking, and getting your book exclusive contracted from BB's right away! So our unpublished attending author and published authors can generate money right away! You can purchase the books return by the judges, so you could experience and get a chance to taste of what's actually selling in the market and how readers expect from your book. We are also inviting Cambridge Buisness School Judge, who will give you some advantages tips and ideas on how to market your book even if you are planning to publish your book independently! With Camden Mayor coming in the event helping out all the authors in her own way! Free Goodie bag! Drinks! And Canapé with Hot tea and coffee! Dress like that fictional character from your favourite book~Only rule, LOOK HOT!And if you don't wanna pay extra fee to Eventbrite or wanna get both the 2 days event tickets at a discounted rate mail us on bookbistro.bb@gmail.com Information Source: M & D Business Consultancy LTD | eventbrite

Welcome to the NO BRAINS NEEDED Comedy Club! Join us on Thu 5 December 2024, doors open at 6PM for a night of non-stop comedy and live music. With our lineup of talented comedians, you don't want to miss out on this evening of pure entertainment - bring your friends and get ready for a night to remember! LAST ENTRY IS 7.15 PM 18+ Information Source: GO FOR BROKE | eventbrite

Frank Bowling, now 90 years old and still painting every day in his south London studio, has been hailed as a ‘modern master’ and one of the most innovative painters of our time. This conversation between artists, art historians and Bowling’s son, will explore Frank Bowling’s 65-year career including the extraordinary colours and forms that emerge in the paintings. It will explore his techniques of pouring, throwing, dripping, spilling and spraying acrylic paint and gel on canvas and paper on the floor and walls of his studio, using materials including fluorescent, pearlescent and metallic pigments and found objects. The discussion will investigate the artist’s practice surrounded by a display of prints of Bowling’s works from across his career. Panel: Ben Bowling, Co-Director Frank Bowling studio (chair) John Bunker, Artist Indie A. Choudhury, Lecturer in Modern and Contemporary Art, The Courtauld Institute of Art Leslie Primo, Independent Art Historian Ana Teles, Artist and Researcher, Camberwell College of Arts #abstractart #britishartists #contemporary #rare&limited #frankbowling #painting #contemporaryabstract #colours #abstractexpressionism #lyricalabstraction #colourfield #pouredpainting #form #colour #printmaking #exceptionalart #lambethlibraries #artinpublicspaces #artinlibraries #brixtonlibrary #BHM2024 Further information: @frankbowlingstudio www.frankbowling.com Cover image: A photograph of Sir Frank Bowling in his studio, 2020 by Sacha Bowling. Photo: Sacha Bowling ©Frank Bowling. Courtesy of Frank Bowling Archive Information Source: Lambeth Libraries | eventbrite

spit nights A memorable night for non-poetry fans with the best UK poets, showing just how entertaining, moving and hilarious they can be using nothing but words. HEADLINERS Caitlin O'Ryan Big Scoop Bradley Taylor & Special Guest insta / tiktok @spitnights Previous performers include Louis The Hippie, Christian Foley and Georgie Jones No open mic for this event but follow our link in bio to apply to perform at future shows. Tickets £15 on the door Show starts 8pm DJs 7-8pm and 10:30-late Bar open all day Step free access ---------------------------- Message on insta @spitnights or email hello@spitpoetry.com if you have any questions Send us your poems for our wall: https://linktr.ee/spitnights Information Source: spit | eventbrite

Following on from the sell-out run of their offbeat cultural satire *Symposium*, the JINX are back to adorn the season with nostalgic gags and trademark surreality. This year, they’re taking over the historic Longfield Hall in suburban Camberwell for a VERY special night of festive chaos. This familiar holiday journey sees our lonely antihero served a totally new vibe as the Ghosts of Christmas Yas, Present and Future unveil it before his very eyes. Littering stark 1880 something Victorian England, with the garish overflows from the post-Millennium. The JINX swish X-mas Wonder with lurid chaos, tinted by lowbrow telly’s cozy hues. Falling somewhere between a 1970s “happening”, installation and true festive performance, this is a populist neo-classic. It’s not one to miss. Expect parodic live music stylings with flamboyant visuals, while sleighing through the Lollipop Kingdom to find Festive Love. Indulge in the X-Mas madness & tinfoil paraphernalia —did Dame Marley always merrily puff-away in a cloud of vape? The JiNX is a pop-art performance troupe and current artists in residence at Goldsmiths University. This performance is brought together with Set Design from Tom Palastre, Flow Bracey (Conditions Studio Programme) and Rowan Bazley (Turps Studio Programme), Costumes & Props from Scott Thomas (Fabric Floor, Assemble Network), and more. Information Source: Hikapee Theatre | eventbrite

Join us for our annual Christmas concert and party with music from Argentine musician Germán Clavijo (viola), member of the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra in a recital specially created for this occasion, accompanied by Spanish pianist Antonio Oyarzábal. Recital Programme Franz Schubert - Sonata for viola and piano in A minor D.821 “Arpeggione” (1st movement)Johann Sebastian Bach - Suite No.1 in G major BWV 1007Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im SpiegelAstor Piazzolla - OblivionAs customary we will have a Christmas Raffle with tickets available to purchase on the night or online before the event here. All funds raised will help support the work of the Anglo-Argentine Society and the charities it supports. If you are not yet a member of the AAS, join up today to take advantage of the member discounted ticket price. Sign up to become an AAS member here. If you can't attend remember you can always make a donation, to help us help others. Our new designated charities for 2025 -2026 are Haciendo Camino and Red Comunidades Solidarias. Find our more about these charities here. Donate here. With many thanks to the Embassy of Argentina in UK for hosting our Christmas concert and party and continued support of the Anglo-Argentine Society. Light refreshments of empanadas and wine to follow and celebrate another year of success. ----- Argentinian violist Germán Clavijo trained in Buenos Aires with Ljerko Spiller and in London at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. A seasoned chamber musician, he has worked with renowned ensembles, recorded for Classic FM and the BBC, and performed with the Royal Philharmonic and BBC Philharmonic orchestras. Former Principal Viola of the Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, he joined the London Symphony Orchestra in 2009, touring globally and recording with artists like Sir Paul McCartney and John Williams. Germán also teaches at the Guildhall School and coaches at Switzerland's Verbier Festival. London-based pianist Antonio Oyarzabal, a Guildhall School graduate, has performed at venues such as Wigmore Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra under Juanjo Mena. He actively gives solo and chamber recitals across the UK, Europe, and the US. Known for his dedication to works by women composers, he has released five acclaimed albums, including La Muse Oubliée and El Fin del Silencio, earning praise from BBC Music Magazine and Fanfare. Named an Ambassador for Donne UK, he is set to debut with the National Orchestra of Spain in November 2024. ------- Information Source: Anglo Argentine Society | eventbrite

The Embassy of Japan in the UK invites you to a screening of Emily, an English-language piece crafted in the stately style of Japanese Noh theatre. The screening will begin with an introductory overview by the writer, Dr Ashley Thorpe. The play focuses on this well-known episode of British political history from the perspective of Herbert Jones, the Jockey that killed Emily, and who himself committed suicide in 1951. Emily is screened alongside the exhibition From Tradition to Modernity: Understanding Nohgaku from its Establishment to Contemporary Times , currently on display at the Embassy. Story: On 4 June 1913, the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison secured her place in history: she ran onto the racetrack at the Epsom Derby in support of votes for women, but was struck down by the King’s horse. This shocking moment was caught on film, and British political history was changed forever when she died four days later. But what happened to the jockey that killed her? Written by Dr Ashley Thorpe (UK) Directed by Matsui Akira, Richard Emmert and Ashley Thorpe. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the powerful and intricate artistry of Noh. Join us for a moving performance that highlights Noh’s enduring legacy and cultural impact. --------------------------------------------------------- *Please be advised that the screening will take place in the exhibition area, adjacent to the entrance of the Embassy. Please be aware that some noise from the surroundings may affect your experience while watching the film. Information Source: Embassy of Japan in the UK | eventbrite

This diverse cohort will unpack change-making in this reality with a series of displays representing a year of innovation and problem-solving. Each member of the Applied Imagination cohort represents a universe unto themselves; colliding in a display of celestial transformation providing imaginative solutions to real-world challenges. The common thread “How can...?” charges each project with agency and action. Through performances, activities, workshops, visuals, and more, join us for a look at what it means to apply one’s imagination in the multiverse. Join us in the south end of The Street at Central Saint Martins, from 6–9pm. Information Source: Central Saint Martins, UAL | eventbrite

Discover the art of botanical drawing at the upcoming Botanical Drawing Class in London. Hosted at Lordship Hub Co-op on Higham Road, London N17 6NU, this event will take place on December 6, 2024. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you learn to capture intricate details of plants and flowers on paper. Tickets are priced at £10, offering a fantastic opportunity to enhance your artistic skills in a serene and inspiring setting. Don't miss out on this enriching experience that promises a blend of creativity and botanical appreciation.

Programme to include Saint-Saëns’ Prière, Massenet’s Elegie, Piazzola’s Histoire du Tango, Franck's Panis Angelicus and many more! Learn about our performers: Grace Hope-Gill, soprano Grace Hope-Gill is a Welsh soprano in her first year at Royal Academy Opera, London, as a Bicentenary Scholar. She graduated with First-Class Honours from the Royal Academy of Music in 2022 and holds a Master of Arts in Performance with Distinction. Grace has won several prestigious awards, including the John Fussell Award and the Elena Gerhardt Prize. Notable performances include roles in Albert Herring, Don Giovanni, and Mahler's Third Symphony. She has studied internationally through the Elton John Global Exchange Scholarship, working with top professionals like Christian Gerhaher and Susan Bullock MBE. Richard Gowers, organ Richard Gowers is Conductor Designate of the London Handel Orchestra and Director of Music at St George's Hanover Square. An acclaimed organist, he has performed with ensembles like the London Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Philharmonic Brass, with recitals spanning Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Gowers, also a prize-winning pianist, studied at King’s College, Cambridge, and the Royal Academy of Music, where he was appointed an Associate in 2024. Laura Peribañez, cello Spanish cellist Laura Peribañez Artero made her debut at L’Auditori de Barcelona at age 9 and has since performed extensively across Europe at festivals, including IMS Prussia Cove and the Cello Biënnale Amsterdam. Recognized with multiple awards, including the Antonio Brosa Award at the Royal College of Music, Laura has showcased her talent at venues incliding London’s Cadogan Hall and Palau de la Música Catalana. Roberts Balanas, violin Latvian violinist Roberts Balanas merges classical music with pop, rock, and funk, amassing millions of views online. He’s performed at venues like Latvian National Opera, Bridgewater Hall, and Medinet Habu Temple. Recently, he debuted with the Latvian National Symphony, playing John Adams’ Dharma at Big Sur and in summer he performed Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Rundāle Palace with Sinfonietta Riga in a sold-out audience of 4000. Having made his solo debut at London’s Royal Festival Hall and Wigmore Hall at the age of 16, Roberts has performed extensively across the UK, Europe and Asia ever since and his performances are regularly featured on Classic FM, The Violin Channel, BBC Radio 3 and Scala Radio amongst others. Plínio Fernandes, guitar Born and raised in São Paulo, Plínio Fernandes fuses the tradition of classical guitar with Brazilian folk music. An exclusive Decca Gold recording artist, Plínio released his debut album Saudade in 2022, which hit Number One on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums Chart. His second album in the recording partnership, Bacheando, was released in September 2023. Plínio was named on Forbes Brazil’s Under 30 list, a Rising Star by Classic FM, and recently received the Revelação Award at the 30th Annual Prêmio da Música Brasileira. Recent highlights include a UK tour with Sheku Kanneh-Mason, including a sold-out performance at London’s Wigmore Hall, a sold-out UK tour with Braimah Kanneh-Mason, and performances with Lang Lang. Information Source: ANONIMI | eventbrite

Join us at the Foundling Museum for Handel's Queer Messiah– part of our A Queer Georgian Social Season (this time, in truncated ‘trilogy' format prior to its full fourth edition return in 2025-2026) – as we take you back to a time when queers were more visible and accepted than you thought. Why 'mess' with Handel's Messiah, you ask? So that more of us , you ask? So that more of us – particularly those at the fringes of society in some way or other – can share in its power, that's why. On the surface, Handel's Messiah tells the story of one man’s quest to make his world a better place. Under the surface, it is a story of creation, struggle, and transformation. Handel’s music manifests these aspects of the human condition with sublime eloquence – however, the story is largely perceived as relevant only to certain religions & frameworks of identity. Our pastiche of Handel's Messiah will explore what the concept of a saviour or 'messiah' means from a queer perspective: in the secular, sacred, interpersonal, and intrapersonal senses (one's queer Georgian and/or modern 'messiah' will always differ to another's, for example); and while we are modifying the libretto as and when needed to reflect this approach, we will not be messing with Handel's powerful music itself – which, in its original form, has the power to fortify both the original & modified libretto, in turn creating a more universal and inclusive story. To be clear, we do not intend this pastiche of Handel's Messiah to insult any religious and/or non-religious individuals, or to be viewed as rebellion against the classical canon for rebellion's sake. In fact, the opposite is true: as we will be repositioning the Messiah story so that it may better resonate with a 21st-century queer audience in particular, keeping intersectionality in mind so that whoever one is beyond their queerness feels represented, regardless of whether they identify as religious or not. After all – very much like Handel's characterisation of a saviour in his Messiah, and very much like any and all art – classical music must rise up, challenge current norms, and re-envision where, how, and for whom we are making music in our day & age. This reimagining of such a seminal musical & literary work couldn't come at a better time, for our present life and times are unforuntately marked by an unwillingness to listen to one another – to the point where we isolate ourselves in 'comfortable' echo chambers that reinforce our existing views, in turn demonising others' opinions & world-views. Our approach to this Queer Messiah therefore aims to help queer people understand themselves and each other better; it also aims to serve as a tool for discussion, connection, and acceptance of oneself as well as each other within the queer community. While our approach may seem radical, it is not. Other than preserving the original music, our performance is firmly anchored in the artistic traditions of the Georgian & baroque eras, owing to the fact that Handel – like many of his contemporaries – constantly modified his Messiah (as well as many of his other works) to attract new audiences, to compensate for changing performance conditions, and/or to oblige the needs of a particular soloist, to the point where nearly a third of Messiah underwent revision during his lifetime (with some choruses & arias existing in three to four different versions). Handel did this because he prioritised the performance experience over an 'accurate' rendition of the 'original' score; therefore, for Handel, Messiah can be seen as a fluid document intended to be altered for different audiences (which can be seen as a reflection of Handel's sexuality and/or gender identity), rather than an immutable work of art. Scholar Jens Peter Larsen says it best with regard to this: The basic question is whether we can talk at all correctly of an 'authentic' form of Messiah, understood in our later sense as a final version which as a whole and in details presents the composer’s ultimate view of the form in which he wished to hand down his work to posterity. Strictly speaking, there is no such version . Of course, this Queer Messiah pastiche of ours at the Foundling Museum will be made all the more special due to the fact that Messiah has a direct link to the Foundling Museum – a link that began with Handel's passionate support of the Foundling Hospital: an eighteenth-century charity which gave abandoned & illegitimate babies a home. In 1739, Thomas Coram (1668-1751) had established the Foundling Hospital as Britain’s first home for babies at risk of abandonment; each year, some one-thousand babies were abandoned at the Hospital by parents experiencing extreme poverty and/or other terrible maladies. Handel – who, along with the artist William Hogarth, played a big part in realising Coram’s vision (together, they transformed the Hospital into the UK’s first public art gallery, and in turn, into one of London’s most fashionable venues) – began supporting the Hospital when he put on a fundraising benefit concert to raise funds for the completion of its Chapel. During the first benefit concert in the Hospital chapel to raise funds for the charity, Handel performed his specially composed choral piece: The Foundling Hospital Anthem; the concert also included the ‘Hallelujah' chorus from his recently composed The Messiah, which had premièred in Dublin in 1742. On May 1st, 1750, Handel then directed the first performance of The Messiah – which was originally sung only by the Foundling Hospital’s blind children – for the Hospital to mark the presentation of the organ to its chapel. This performance was such a great success that Handel was elected a Governor of the Hospital the following day. These first two successful concerts for the Foundling Hospital marked the start of Handel's long-standing association with the Hospital in the form of annual performances of The Messiah for the rest of his life; he would also go on to make the Foundling Hospital a beneficiary of his will, leaving “a fair copy of the Score and all the Parts” of The Messiah – which enabled the charity to continue to put on benefit performances in perpetuity after Handel’s death. In short, the combined effort of Handel’s benefit concerts and Hogarth's connections with leading artists (Hogarth asked prominent artists to donate their work to the Hospital to attract and encourage the rich & shameless to open their purses) made the Foundling Hospital the place to be seen – and to be seen helping. The present-day Foundling Museum opened in 2004. All you are required to do is leave your preconceptions at the door, fetch a libation from the bar, and come as yourself – with or without bells on! The Queer Georgian Social Season is conceived & curated by Ian Peter Bugeja & Mark Francis-Vasey. 'Les Bougies Baroques' Conductor-harpsichordist | Ian Peter Bugeja Leader | Christopher McClain MUSICAL PROGRAMME: G.F. HANDEL (1685-1759): The Messiah (1741) Information Source: The Foundling Museum | eventbrite

Join us at the Foundling Museum for Handel's Messiah– part of our A Queer Georgian Social Season (this time, in truncated ‘trilogy' format prior to its full fourth edition return in 2025-2026) – as we take you back to a time when queers were more visible and accepted than you thought. This series of queer events – which lies at the intersection of history, the arts, and queer culture – prides itself in its multidisciplinary approach, and. guarantees that you'll be both entertained and informed in equal measure. All you are required to do is leave your preconceptions at the door, fetch a libation from the bar, and come as yourself – with or without bells on! Handel – like many other baroque composers – constantly modified his Messiah (as well as many of his other works) to attract new audiences to the point where nearly a third of this work underwent revision during the composer’s lifetime (wuth some Messiah choruses & arias existing in as many as three to four different versions). Handel did this because he prioritised the performance experience over an 'accurate' rendition of the 'original' score; therefore, for Handel, Messiah can be seen as a fluid document intended to be altered for different audiences (which, in turn, can be seen as a reflection of Handel's sexuality and/or gender identity), rather than an immutable work of art. Les Bougies Baroques has therefore reimagined this seminal work so that more of us – partcularly those at the fringes of society – can share in its power. By repositioning the Messiah story so that it may better resonate with a 21st-century queer audience in particular – while keeping intersectionality in mind – whoever one is beyond their queerness will feel represented, regardless of how they identify. On the surface, Handel's Messiah tells the story of one man’s quest to make his world a better place. Under the surface, it is a story of creation, struggle, and transformation. Handel’s music manifests these aspects of the human condition with sublime eloquence – however, the story can be largely perceived as relevant only to certain religions & frameworks of identity. Our pastiche of Handel's Messiah will explore what the concept of a saviour or 'messiah' means from a queer perspective: particularly in the interpersonal and intrapersonal senses. Of course, this Messiah pastiche at the Foundling Museum will be made all the more special due to the fact that Handel's Messiah has a direct link to the Foundling Museum – a link that began with Handel's passionate support of the Foundling Hospital: an eighteenth-century charity which gave abandoned & illegitimate babies a home. In 1739, Thomas Coram (1668-1751) had established the Foundling Hospital as Britain’s first home for babies at risk of abandonment. Each year, some one-thousand babies were abandoned at the Hospital by parents experiencing extreme poverty and/or other terrible maladies. Handel – who, along with the artist William Hogarth, played a big part in realising Coram’s vision (together, they transformed the Hospital into the UK’s first public art gallery, and in turn, into one of London’s most fashionable venues) – began supporting the Hospital when he put on a fundraising benefit concert to raise funds for the completion of its Chapel. During the first benefit concert in the Hospital chapel to raise funds for the charity, Handel performed his specially composed choral piece: The Foundling Hospital Anthem; the concert also included the ‘Hallelujah' chorus from his recently composed The Messiah, which had premièred in Dublin in 1742. On May 1st, 1750, Handel then directed the first performance of The Messiah – which was originally sung only by the Foundling Hospital’s blind children – for the Hospital to mark the presentation of the organ to its chapel. This performance was such a great success that Handel was elected a Governor of the Hospital the following day. These first two successful concerts for the Foundling Hospital marked the start of Handel's long-standing association with the Hospital in the form of annual performances of The Messiah for the rest of his life; he would also go on to make the Foundling Hospital a beneficiary of his will, leaving “a fair copy of the Score and all the Parts” of The Messiah – which enabled the charity to continue to put on benefit performances in perpetuity after Handel’s death. In short, the combined effort of Handel’s benefit concerts and Hogarth's connections with leading artists (Hogarth asked prominent artists to donate their work to the Hospital to attract and encourage the rich & shameless to open their purses) made the Foundling Hospital the place to be seen – and to be seen helping. The present-day Foundling Museum opened in 2004. A Queer Georgian Social Season is conceived & curated by Ian Peter Bugeja & Mark Francis-Vasey. 'Les Bougies Baroques' Conductor-harpsichordist | Ian Peter Bugeja Leader | Christopher McClain Singers | Louisa Petais, Joshua Elmore, Harry Grigg, and Jack Holton MUSICAL PROGRAMME: G.F. HANDEL (1685-1759): The Messiah (1741) Information Source: The Foundling Museum | eventbrite

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Baque de Axé End of Year Party We're absolutely thrilled to invite you to a night of live music and DJs brought to you by Baque de Axé and friends. Come down and join us for a Brazilian themed line up, including a headline performance from Baque de Axé, and start the countdown to 2025 in style. Estamos absolutamente entusiasmados em convidar você para uma noite de música ao vivo e DJs trazida por Baque de Axé e amigos. Venha e junte-se a nós para um line up temático brasileiro, incluindo uma apresentação de Baque de Axé, e comece a contagem regressiva para 2025 em grande estilo. Information Source: Baque de Axé | eventbrite

Welcome to the Winter Carnival in the Music Wonderland Gala Concert! Join us at St Philip’s Church for a magical evening of music and festivities. Get ready to be enchanted by talented musicians and singers performing your favorite winter tunes. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with joy and holiday spirit. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and family. Come and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music at our Winter Carnival Gala Concert! Information Source: eventbrite

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