Music
Despite many of London's iconic music venues closing in recent years, there are still plenty of places to visit; artists range from small unsigned acts to international superstars. This section gives an overview of where to look for some musical treats, from the wondrous Royal Albert Hall, the magnificent O2 and the fantastic Vortex, East London's answer to Ronnie Scott's.
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The Philharmonia Orchestra is one of the world’s great orchestras. Acknowledged as the UK’s foremost musical pioneer, with an extraordinary recording legacy, the Philharmonia leads the field for its quality of playing, and for its innovative approach to audience development, residencies,… Read More
Recognised today as one of the finest orchestras on the international stage, the London Philharmonic was founded in 1932 by Sir Thomas Beecham. Since then, its Principal Conductors have included Sir Adrian Boult, Bernard Haitink, Sir Georg Solti, Klaus Tennstedt and Kurt Masur. In 2007 Vladimir Jurowski… Read More
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Firmly established as one of the UK's leading chamber orchestras, City of London Sinfonia (CLS) was founded in 1971 by the late Richard Hickox and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Led by Stephen Layton (Artistic Director & Principal Conductor) and Michael Collins (Principal Conductor),…
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The 16th of September 2011 sees the birth of "The Dollhouse".
Set in one of the quirkiest buildings in London's square mile, amidst the hustle and bustle of the world's financial hub, this converted Victorian bathhouse has attracted an array of revellers (Prince Harry…
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The Conservatoire is an open-access community arts and music centre for all ages and levels of ability, located in Blackheath, London. Founded in 1881, they have operated from their purpose-built Grade II-listed buildings on the edge of Blackheath Village since 1896. Over 1,400 students take lessons or courses…
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Trinity Laban is the UK’s only conservatoire of music and contemporary dance. Leaders in music and contemporary dance education, they also provide exciting opportunities for the public to encounter dance and music, and access arts health programmes. The unequalled expertise and experience of…
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Bold Tendencies is a non-profit summermtime sculpture project dedicated to showcasing new art by international artists. Held on the top four floors of a disused multi-storey car park in Peckham, South London with spectacular views across the city, Bold Tendencies is committed to supporting the…
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There are few institutions in the United Kingdom with an unbroken three centuries of service and none of them is so close to the heart of the nation as "The Men in Scarlet", the Chelsea Pensioners, and their home, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Founded in 1682…
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Passing Clouds is a collective of artists and musicians in the Dalston area with their own venue on Richmond Road with the best live music and parties in town.
Passing Clouds hosts daily evening events that consist of film screenings, talks and gatherings in collaboration…
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