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Gallery Cafe new night launch

Posted by: Big Smoke on: March 23, 2010

Next Friday, The Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green are launching a brand new monthly night dedicated to country, Americana, bluegrass, roots and rockabilly. Once a month on a Friday, four of Londons finest Americana acts, as well as playlists of traditional and contemporary country tunes will play throughout the venue . Entry is free and [...]

Ska at The Hootananny, Brixton

Posted by: Big Smoke on: March 23, 2010

The Hootananny is a bar/club in Brixton is known for having the best atmosphere for live music and also named by Timeout as one of the best nights south of the river. Every Friday hoards of people descend on the venue for the Ska night “Skootananny” for the mega Live Ska party night to see [...]

Cargo

Posted by: Big Smoke on: August 7, 2009

Cargo is one of Londons best known clubs, renowed for it’s DJ’s,cult following and Electro music. Every Friday night, entry to Cargo is free! Situated on Rivington Street in trendy Shoreditch, Cargo cannot be missed, usually due to the massive queue that has formed outside, so it is advisable to get there early (about 9 [...]

Free Open Air Music

Posted by: Big Smoke on: July 2, 2009

The Scoop is hosting free mini music festivals on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in July. The Scoop is the sunken amphitheatre on the south side of the Thames Path next to City Hall and near to Tower Bridge. The free music festivals are a great fun way to pass some time whilst on the London [...]

Free Theatre Tickets for Under 26′s

Posted by: Big Smoke on: March 4, 2009

The Arts Council has a new initiative in association with Metro called A Night Less Ordinary. Launched in February 2009 the scheme is giving away 1000′s of free theatre tickets for anyone under 26. 200 venues throughout the UK are participating and the events include, comedy, musical theatre, dance, plays, circus and mime as well [...]

Free Recitals at St. James’s Piccadilly

Posted by: Big Smoke on: March 3, 2009

St. James’s Piccadilly in London is a church that was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1684, it is often named as his favorite building. St. James’s hosts free lunchtime recitals of classical music that start at 1.10pm an are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. These free recitals usually last about 50 minutes. For [...]

Putney Music Festival

Posted by: Big Smoke on: February 26, 2009

South west London will be playing host to the Putney Music Festival. The festival will be in its 12th year and will take place from 27 to 29 March 2009 coinciding with the Oxford and Cambridge Boat race that will start at Putney bridge. A french food market and hog roast will accompany the 3 [...]

Notting Hill Arts Club Free Music and Live Bands

Posted by: Big Smoke on: February 22, 2009

Every Saturday afternoon at the Notting Hill Arts Club, Rough Trade hosts a showcase of live bands from 4pm to 8pm. and at 8pm you can pay to stay on for some top DJ’s playing funky beats and tunes. For more details visit www.nottinghillartsclub.com

East Festival London

Posted by: Big Smoke on: February 20, 2009

East is a six-day festival that celebrates the uniquely rich creative mix of East London. East festival features more than 300 events covering performance, art, history, fashion and design, film and food. East is curated by the Mayor of London and delivered in partnership cultural organisations across East London. The festival will take place from [...]

Lunchtime Concerts at St Martin in The Fields

Posted by: Big Smoke on: February 20, 2009

St Martin in The Fields at Trafalgar Square host free lunchtime concerts and recitals. Doors open at 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start. Lunchtime concerts normally take place on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. All the lunchtime concerts are free of charge however there is a suggested donation of £3.50 that goes towards the work of St [...]


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