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+ ANIBAL VELASQUEZ Y LOS LOCOS DEL SWING Legendary Colombian accordionist Anibal Velasquez opens the concert with his highly infectious AfroCaribbean influenced music FRI 8 JUL, HACKNEY EMPIRE
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+ WARA + DJ QUANTIC Ten-time Latin Grammy award winners invite you to the biggest party of the summer, with Latin DJs Quantic and Cal Jader & Arias (Movimientos) til late! SAT 23 JUL
AURELIO / DANYÈL WARO / CARLOU D Fresh and emerging global voices from Honduras, Réunion and Senegal NEW DATE
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If only we could bring the strong sunshine from Latin America to London’s summer, we would. And we’d like to believe that we’ve done just that in the form of this pocket guide you’re holding in your very hands. ¡Vamos! is here to brighten up your Summer, bringing you the best of what the capital welcomes from Latin America in the form of live shows, exhibitions, films, flavours, parties and much more (simply use our colour-coded symbols below to help you better navigate the guide). Remember to check our website for up-todate and brand new listings as well as tips that go well beyond the warm season. Ready for a true London Latin Experience? Then let’s ¡Vamos!
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THE CUBAN DANCE SPECTACULAR RETURNS FOR A RED-HOT FIFTH YEAR! “A STUNNING SLICE OF HAVANA LIFE” THE INDEPENDENT
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we’ve got mail... from the mayor. Last year many in the capital joined with London’s Latin American community to celebrate the Latin American independence bicentenary at exhibitions, concerts, conferences and festivals - including several events at City Hall. This anniversary served to showcase the massive and varied contributions of those of Latin American heritage to London. Moreover, the recent No Longer Invisible: the Latin American community in London report, which was launched at City Hall in May, provided tangible evidence of this humongous economic and cultural role, and highlighted the indelible impression Latin American Londoners are leaving on the tapestry of life in London.
The ¡Vamos! London’s Guide to the Latin Summer provides Londoners with a further opportunity to sample the sheer diversity of culture that originates from Latin America. I would like to salute the good people from ¡Como No! and JungleDrums who are the prime movers behind this most welcome guide, and I would encourage all Londoners to attend these fantastic cultural events.
Yours sincerely,
Boris Johnson Mayor of London
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Sounds of Pernambuco XOYO | 7pm, £12 Bands from Pernambuco are a bit like buses: you wait ages for one and then three show up at once. In a rare opportunity to check out the new sounds from Brazil’s sunshine state, Eta Carinae, Rivotrill and Fim de Feira bring a mix of electronica, jazz fusion and traditional northeast rhythms to Shoreditch favourite XOYO.
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After a family holiday in Mexico we now love all things Mexican. We won’t miss the Lucha Future at the Roundhouse. Afterwards we’ll stop at Wahaca for the real Mexican street food experience, and pick up some complementary chilli seeds for planting in the garden. Beware, all evildoers of North London: the Suggs McPherson family, in wrestling masks, will be practising their moves as we tumble our way home.
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DIEGO NOGUEIRA Guanabara | 7pm, £20 Son of João Nogueira (one of the most important sambistas in Brazil), Diego was surrounded by music as a child. MTV Brazil voted him Best MPB artist and he won the Latin Grammy for best samba album. He wanted to be a soccer player; good for Brazilian music he changed his mind. vamos-LONDON.COM
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If baseball is the only thing that springs to mind when the Dominican Republic is mentioned, Guerra is easily the country’s most famous cultural export. With 30m records sold and 15 Latin Grammys, the singer/songwriter/producer brings a cocktail of Caribbean beats, and one of the best live bands in the Spanish speaking world, to London for the first time.
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Rich Mix | £5 adv / £7 door
Royal Albert Hall | 7.30pm £22.50 – £40
There must be something in Colombia’s water as the country currently has a monopoly on freaky electro groups with Papaya Republik at the front of the queue. Their mix of Pacific rhythms, off-kilter jazz, funk breaks and frenzied vocals encapsulates the spirit of a true Colombian fiesta.
Africa’s rhythms went to Cuba, and returned as Rumba to inspire a generation of West African bands. See things come full circle as an all-star cast of Malian and Cuban musicians, including Toumani Diabaté and Buena Vista’s Eliades Ochoa, come together for a very special show.
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Roundhouse | Doors 7pm nightly and family matinees Sat & Sun, £20-£50
The Clapham Grand | 8.30pm, £25
The Mexican masked wrestling sensation comes to The Roundhouse for three days only. It’s heroes vs. villains, as masked warriors battle it out in a spectacular of spandex slamming so entertaining it ought to be illegal. Featuring live music from Bostich & Fussible (Nortec Collective).
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PALMERAS KANIBALES Passing Clouds | 10pm, £ 8 Palmeras Kanibales developed their unique take on ska reggae in the streets of Caracas, but they’ll feel right at home when they bring their rough’n’ready sound to the bohemian surroundings of Dalston’s Passing Clouds. Good times and Caribbean vibes are guaranteed, but don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes. 8
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Los Pericos essentially started the phenomenon of Argentinian reggae rock in the late eighties. Since then, countless bands have tried to copy their formula but none have got it quite right. This is simply because Los Pericos have always kept it real, staying close to the roots style and adding just the slightest hint of ska.
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Anibal Velasquez and Los Locos del Swing The Barbican | 7.30pm, £15-25 The party belongs to Oumou Sangaré, one of Africa’s finest vocalists, but Velasquez and his band might just borrow some of the thunder as the Colombian accordionist, who recorded some 300 LPs in his career, brings the barnstorming hits featured in his 2010 compilation for Analog Africa. LONDON’S GUIDE TO THE LATIN SUMMER
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Céu Jazz Cafe | 7pm, £17.50 Another chance to check out Céu’s tinkering with Brazilian styles, which she sugarcoats with a smooth voice that has endeared the singer/songwriter to the British public. Céu will be performing songs from her latest release, Vagarosa (Six Degree Records).
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HMV Hammersmith Apollo | 7pm, from £40.30
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JUANA MOLINA Barbican Centre | 7.30pm, from £15
When the weather is good, Summer in Britain is glorious – and some decent music makes it even better. Upcoming highlights for me are the AfroCubism gig (June 27), when we’ll also be presenting this great band of Cuban and Malian musicians with their Songlines Music Award. And there’s the wonderful Garifuna singer Aurelio Martinez (July 23). That sounds like the beginnings of a fine Summer of music.
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A simply unstoppable line-up, and easily the most unusual event on this summer’s musical calendar. The Blaze festival throws together Congolese street-party sensations Konono #1, San Francisco indie veterans Deerhoof, and the fantastically original Argentinian songstress Juana Molina, aka the Buenos Aires Bjork for a night of afrolatin mayhem. vamos-LONDON.COM
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Apart from one surprising personal revelation, Ricky Martin has been pretty quiet for the past few years. But now, with a new album out and a world tour underway, one of the biggest stars of Latin music is back to what he does best: making your vida just a little bit more loca.
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Andres Cepeda is one of the biggest names in Colombian music. As part of the fantastic Fuerza London festival, he brings his brand of romantic boleros to these shores for the first time at one of the city’s most intimate and atmospheric venues.
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Ronnie Scott’s | 7pm, from £20.00
Barbican | 8pm, from £12
Born in Cuba, raised in Cape Verde and living in France, Mayra Andrade’s music reflects her diverse background in its effortless blend of jazz, samba and soul. She’s a charming performer and the two nights in the intimacy of Ronnie Scott’s are a chance to see one of the world’s most unique talents in her element.
More than just a musician, Honduran Aurelio Martinez is also a politician and leading activist in the country’s Garifuna community. But it’s his sweet, soulful sound that will have you voting with your feet, as one of Central America’s brightest talents lights up the Barbican.
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OS MUTANTES Jazz Cafe | 7pm, from £27.50 Until recently, ‘The Brazilian Beatles’ were most famous internationally for being one of Kurt Cobain’s favourite bands. But regular tours have seen them begin to earn the reputation they deserve - even though their line-up has been a revolving door in the last few years. Expect good, clean psychedelic fun in Camden Town. 12
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QUANTIC & HIS COMBO BARBARO Koko | 7pm, £22.50 Workaholic English über-producer Will ‘Quantic’ Holland relocated to Latin America four years ago, and his collaborations with local musicians under the Combo Barbaro moniker have been simply stunning. Expect upbeat funk mixed with Colombian classics and maybe even a few cheeky cumbia covers of your favourite hip-hop hits. A rare treat. LONDON’S GUIDE TO THE LATIN SUMMER
FRI 15THJULY MARACATUDO MAFUA FRI 26THAUGUST SPECIAL GUEST TBA + on the decks Cal Jader (Movimientos) vs La Salida (Latin Dub / Los Des) 6pm ‘til late ¡Always Free Entry! Camino Canary Wharf, 28 Westferry Circus, E14 8RR www.camino.uk.com
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SouthBank Centre | 7.45pm, £14 The celebration introduces the sounds of the rich musical heritage of Latin America and the Caribbean. The concert focuses in techniques of the Latin guitar and it includes pieces done by contemporary romantic composers.
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A true legend in London for a rare UK show. After five decades as a hitmaker, singer and actor, working with everyone from Joe Cuba to Johnny Depp, the Panamanian superstar remains one of the biggest names in Latin music history. Not to be missed!
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London Coliseum | 7.30pm, from £10
Southbank Centre / Queen Elizabeth Hall | 7.30pm, from £10
Cuba’s greatest ever dancer takes the stage to deliver the 2011 edition of his Premieres Plus project, put together with major UK and International dance stars. As an appetizer, read his autobiography, charting a rise from one the roughest parts of Havana to the world. 14
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Making his name as a member of the multi-platinum band The Mavericks, these days Cuban-American Raul Malo flies solo with his unique mix of rock, country and Latin jazz styles and a voice sure to sound just swell on a summer evening. LONDON’S GUIDE TO THE LATIN SUMMER
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BOMBA ESTÉREO Village Underground | 7.30pm, adv £15 Colombian party-starters Bomba Estéreo describe their sound as ‘electro-tropical’. We’d probably use a simpler term for their mix of dancefloor beats and traditional Latin rhythms: totally banging. A perfect soundtrack to a summer night out, expect this bomba to blow the roof right off the Village Underground.
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“It’s really good that in the years that I have lived in London it has grown to embrace more and more of the culture of Latin America. This summer I’m looking forward to seeing Juan Luis Guerra (22nd June HMV Apollo Hammersmith). I’m also performing in my own show at the Coliseum at the end of July (July 27-30 Premieres Plus). When I’m not dancing I enjoy versions of Cuban food at Floridita or the fusion at Asia de Cuba.”
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Carnaval del Pueblo + Brazilian Day South London| 10am, free The kind of event that attracts people from all walks of life and culture for a day of Latin music, dance and fun in one big day of celebration, arts, drinks and a variety of Latin-American and Caribbean food. Best of all: entry for the fiesta is gratis. vamos-LONDON.COM
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A major exhibition featuring the work of over 30 international artists showcasing visual arts including graffiti, illustration, painting, photography, video & documentary, installations, live performances and music. Inspired by the art of the streets, it explores Brazilian cultural roots. Judging by the last events promoted by crosscultural project, this promises to be a treat.
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LIVE MUSIC
@ Guanabara 5pm | free Beat the Monday blues with 2-4-1 cocktails, salsa classes, Brazilian music and cinema.
@ Favela Chic, 7.30pm | £4 Great live acts from Latin America and beyond, ably supported by tropical beats from resident DJ Gringo da Parada.
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@ Guanabara, 6.30pm | free The latest Latin dance fitness craze, with classes from 6.30 and DJs until late.
@ Barrio North, 8pm | free Jimbo keeps it muy caliente every Thursday at one of London’s most unique bars.
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A TASTE OF BRAZIL @Tonki Gorilla 7pm | free The London School of Samba brings a weekly dose of carnival spirit to the wonderfully-named Wandsworth bar. 22
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FORRÓ DO GALPÃO @Corbet Place, 6pm | free Just off bustling Brick Lane, this is the connoisseur’s choice for forró, a traditional but sexy dance from Northeastern Brazilthat has taken London by storm. LONDON’S GUIDE TO THE LATIN SUMMER
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“The Salsa Event of the Year”
THURSDAY 28 JULY Shepherd’s Bush Green, London W12 8TT 0844 477 2000 / www.ticketweb.co.uk www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk www.rubenblades.com
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@Negracha, 7.30pm | £15 Warm up with a tango lesson or two, before live bands and DJs from Argentina fire up the dancefloor, Buenos Aires style.
@Cuban Rhum Jungle 6.30pm | £6 Cuban rhythms all night long, with classes, clubbing & killer cocktails. 70 Exmouth Market EC1R 4QP
GLOBAL LOCAL @Rich Mix, 6pm | £8 Brick Lane’s eclectic weekly club night plays host to the famous Movimientos crew, purveyors of fine Latin dancefloor gems. SATURDAY
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LIVE BRAZILIAN MUSIC @Raizes, 8pm | free Come for the music, stay for the food at every Brazilian’s favourite East End spot. An authentic taste of South American London. SUNDAY
FORRÓ @Guanabara, 7.30pm | £5 Great food and a friendly, funky forró party, right in the heart of the West End.
LIVE BOSSA NOVA & SAMBA SESSION @Made in Brasil, 12pm | free Rudy Rocha provides the laid-back soundtrack at the home of London’s best Caipirinha, right in the heart of Camden.
SALSA CLASSES @ Bar Salsa 7pm | £5 Free classes for early birds at London’s Salsa mecca on Wednesdays. 96 Charing Cross Rd WC2H OJG
LIVE SALSA @Cubana, 11pm | £5 Live, late night Salsa by the river, with Colombian house band Palenke. 48 Lower Marsh SE1 7RG
EL GRANDE @Club Colosseum 9.30pm | £10 Salsa & Kizomba lessons in 4 rooms on the 3rd Friday of every month. 1 Nine Elms Lane Vauxhall SW8 5NQ
MAMBO CITY @Ealing Town Hall 8pm | £10 Salsa & Mambo classes for all ages and abilities on fortnightly Fridays. Uxbridge Road Ealing W5 2BY
SALSA ON SUNDAY @Royal National Hotel 6.45pm | £7 Legendary Sunday sessions mixing lessons, live shows and nightclub. Woburn Place WC1H ODG
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BEST LATIN FOOD IN LONDON While Latin America is celebrated for its hedonistic music & dance scenes, more recently its cuisines have been in the spotlight on the London scene. Over the 20 years I have lived in the city, as The London Foodie, I have witnessed the emergence of a number of excellent Latin American eateries, some of which I share with you here. Londoners have acquired an insatiable appetite for Angentinian steak houses, Mexican burritos and Brazilian rodízios. With the imminent launch of the much anticipated Ceviche, the future looks bright for Latin American gastronomy.
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Wahaca
Sabor (South American) 108 Essex Rd N1 020 7226 5551
sabor.co.uk Stylish restaurant dishing up Latin American treats in Islington. Dishes include authentic Peruvian Ceviche, Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian fish stew) & Conejo en Salsa de Chocolate (Slow Cooked Rabbit in Chocolate Sauce). Very reasonably priced cocktail and wine lists. And great service.
Buen Ayre (Argentinian) 50 Broadway Market, E8 020 7275 9900
buenayre.co.uk Authentic and very popular Argentinian restaurant on Broadway Market serving the best Parrillada in town - four selections of meats, provolone cheese and mushroom served on a smoldering hot grill. Great Papas Fritas (chips), and respectable Argentinian wine list at wallet-friendly prices. LONDON’S GUIDE TO THE LATIN SUMMER
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El Rincon Latino (Colombian)
Wahaca (Mexican)
148 Clapham Manor St, SW4 020 7622 0599 4 restaurants across London
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Spanish-Colombian Tapas in Clapham with tiny space but big on service! Good range of Spanish dishes with some unusual choices like fried cassava served with chillies and guacamole, and veal Empanadas (patties). Buzzing atmosphere attracting a vibrant local crowd.
Mexican chain started by Masterchef winner Thomasina Miers. Colourful, casually fashionable décor. Pork Pibil tacos (slow cooked pork in Yucatecan marinade) followed by Churros y Chocolate were sensational on my last visit. Good selection of Mexican beers and tequilas.
Moo Grill (Argentinian) moogrill.co.uk
Buen Ayre
One of the City’s most coveted lunch spots. The signature dish (Lomito) is their delicious Argentinian sandwich of beef, chicken or aubergine served with ham and cheese, salad and fried egg. The best beef Empanadas I have ever tried were cooked by Adri, the owner’s mum.
Empório São Paulo (Brazilian)
Gaucho (Argentinian)
197 New King’s Rd,SW6 020 7736 5188
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Upmarket Brazilian Empório (delicatessen) and café in Parsons Green with an impressive range of top quality produce from Brazil and other countries - Brazilian Guaraná, Pão de Queijo (small, light cheese breads served hot from the oven), artisan Cachaças, and Feijoada, all served with a warm smile by owner Carminha.
Top notch beef cuts are cooked to perfection at this upmarket Argentinian steak house. The Morcilla (Argentinian black pudding) is excellent too as is the Dulce de Leche cheesecake. Great cheese platters.
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Barbican Centre
Cine Lumiere
Hackney Empire
Silk Street
17 Queensberry Place
291 Mare Street
EC2Y 8DS
SW7 2DT
E8 1EJ
Barbican
South Kensington
Shoreditch High Street
020 7638 4141
020 7073 1350
020 8985 2424
barbican.org.uk
institut-francais.org.uk
hackneyempire.co.uk
Barrio North
The Clapham Grand
HMV Hammersmith Apollo
45 Essex Road
21-25 St John’s Hill
45 Queen Caroline Street
N1 2SF
Clapham Junction SW11 1TT
Hammersmith W6 9QH
Angel
Clapham Junction
Hammersmith
020 7223 6523
020 8563 3800
barrionorth.com
claphamgrand.com
hmvapollo.com
Brixton Academy
Favela Chic
Jazz Cafe
211 Stockwell Road
91-93 Great Eastern Street
5 Parkway,
SW9 9SL
EC2A 3HZ
Camden NW1 7PG
Brixton
Old Street
Camden Town
020 7771 3000
020 7613 4228
020 7485 6834
o2academybrixton.co.uk
favelachic.com
jazzcafe.co.uk
Burgess Park
Gallery 32
Kew Gardens
81 Picton St, SE5 7QH
32 Green Street
Kew
W1K 7AT
TW9 3AB
Walworth, Dunton Road (SE1) (Stop EC)
Marble Arch
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020 7688 2882
Kew Gardens
020 7703 2112
020 7399 9282
020 8332 5655
carnavaldelpueblo.co.uk
gallery-32.blogspot.com
kew.org
Camino
Guanabara
Koko
3 Varnishers Yard
The New London Theatre
1a Camden High Street
N1 9FD
166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW
Camden NW1 7JE
King’s Cross
Holborn
Mornington Crescent
020 7841 7330
020 7242 8600
0870 432 5527
camino.uk.com
guanabara.co.uk
koko.uk.com
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VENUES London Coliseum
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Sadler’s Wells
33 St Martin’s Ln
Belvedere Road
Rosebery Avenue
Westminster WC2N 4
South Bank SE1 8XX
EC1R 4TN
Leicester Square
Angel
020 7836 0111
020 7960 4200
0844 412 4300
eno.org
southbankcentre.co.uk
sadlerswells.com
O2 Shepherd’s Bush
Rich Mix
Union Chapel
Shepherd’s Bush Green
35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road
Compton Avenue
W12 8TT
Bethnal Green E1 6LA
N1 2XD
Shepherd’s Bush
VENUES
Charing Cross
Shoreditch High St
Highbury & Islington
020 8354 3300
020 7613 7498
020 7226 3750
o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk
richmix.org.uk
unionchapel.org.uk
Notting Hill Arts Club
Ronnie Scott’s
Village Underground
19-21 Notting Hill Gate
47 Frith Street
54 Holywell Lane
W11 3JQ
Soho W1D 4HT
EC2A 3PQ
Notting Hill Gate
Leicester Square
Shoreditch High St
020 7460 4459
020 7439 0747
020 7422 7505
nottinghillartsclub.com
ronniescotts.co.uk
villageunderground.co.uk
Passing Clouds
Royal Albert Hall
Vortex
1 Richmond Road
Kensington Gore
11 Gillett Square
E8 4AA
Richmond SW7 2AP
N16 8AZ
Haggerston
High Street Kensington
Dalston Kingsland
020 7502 2789
020 7589 8212
020 7254 4097
passingclouds.org
royalalberthall.com
vortexjazz.co.uk
Peacock Theatre
Royal Festival Hall
XOYO
Portugal Street
Belvedere Road
32-37 Cowper Street
WC2A 2HT
SE1 8XX
Islington EC2A 4AW
Holborn
Charing Cross
Old Street
0844 412 4322
0845 686 1122
020 7490 1198
sadlerswells.com
rfh.org.uk
xoyo.co.uk
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