Holloway Area Guide

As the fresh spring evenings bloom across the UK, we welcome the start of a vibrant clubbing season! Spring Sessions is set to showcase some of Londons finest talent, bringing an energizing mix of House, Tech House, Afro House, and Amapiano.

Rooted in alt/indie-folk her shows blend lush arrangements, soaring harmonies, and a captivating on-stage presence that connects deeply with audiences. Her music has already earned spots in video games like “Watch Dogs 2” & CBC’s tv show “How to Buy a Baby”. Along with a viral videos, with her recent single “End Up Alone” being described as a “Slow-burn beauty that curls around you like a haze of cigarette smoke” (Shannon Linton, Dominionated).

Our first GM Presents shows come from the luminous Way Dynamic! Hailing from Melbourne, Dylan Young’s solo project melds folk-pop, art rock and baroque pop together to create a sound that will stop you in your tracks. They’ve quietly become your favourite band’s favourite band, with tour support for the likes of Waxahatchee, MJ Lenderman, Black Country, New Road and This Is Lorelei. Over the years (almost 25!) thousands of artists have graced our GM stages - discovering & platforming rising talent from across the globe is what keeps us going year on year. It goes without saying that we’re absolutely buzzed to bring Way Dynamic to London in May and Wales this August for GM26! This show marks Way Dynamic’s first ever UK show, so catch them early, they're set for beautiful things. Oh and if you’ve not heard summer release ‘Massive Shoe’, get it on immediately... its been on repeat at GMHQ. This ticket includes a £1.20 venue levy. Presented by Green Man. This is a 14+ event. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

To mark Earth Day, our second-year BA Photography students present photography and moving image exhibition, exploring their relationships with the planet, politics, communities of belonging, and cultural values in our post-humanist world. Following the course's move to Holloway Rd, the exhibition is also a practice in homemaking, as we start to establish our roots at the Holloway campus, the neighbourhood, as well as opening new ways of continuing our collaborative relationships with the library and friendships with other the courses across the School of Art, Architecture and Design community. The show is curated across London Met Holloway Road Library ground floor, study, and relaxation areas. RHIZOMES becomes an ecotone, an environment where art, knowledge, and imagination co-inhabit, where, as visitors we become something more than an audience.

berlioz takes over the heart of Finsbury Park for an unforgettable open-air summer session. The event will feature two expertly curated stages, each showcasing its own distinct energy, from berlioz’s signature jazz-soaked house rhythms to forward-thinking sets from an incredible lineup of artists handpicked for the occasion. Presented by Krankbrother. This is an 18+ event

OAK N4 is a small, independent wine store and bar in Finsbury Park. We stock a wide range of still and sparkling wines from across the world. Small producers, renowned and emerging grape varieties are all represented in our international collection. Many of our wines respect organic, bio-dynamic or vegan principles, while delivering high quality, well-priced wines. Enjoy them by the bottle or by the glass. We provide musicians with a comfortable perch for their musical excursions around N4. Blues, jazz, electric guitar, singer/songwriters, chanteuses, duos, and trios, have all found their audience on Wells Terrace. OAK N4 is committed to supporting performers who itch to play live. Artists who excel at creating connection, intimacy and warmth can be found at Wells Terrace. Next up at the end of April is David Williams. A North London local, David has worked with artists such as Cliff Richard, David and Carrie Grant, Paul Jones and others. Expect mellow tones and laid-back, engaging style on the piano. David is a versatile pianist, guitarist and singer who brings a heartfelt, soulful vibe to songs from a lifetime performing on stages of all sizes. Because of his genuine love of all kinds of music he aims to create a relaxed atmosphere, happy to include a request or two in his eclectic set.