Westferry Area Guide

New Order's inimitable bassist fronts his own band to perform NO's back catalogue.

Suitable for Reception, Years 1 & 2 What would happen if a diplodocus could draw? Or if a T-Rex could read? Join multi-award winning author Rashmi Sirdeshpande and illustrator Diane Ewen and their fun-loving dinosaurs who like to try new things, to write, draw, do sums, invent and ROAR! www.rashmisirdeshpande.com [https://www.rashmisirdeshpande.com/] www.thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/diane-ewen [https://thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/diane-ewen] Duration:One hour Booklist:Never Show A T-Rex A Book Never Let A Diplodocus Draw

Join us for a night of rock, pop, and acoustic jazz, inspired by the legendary MTV Unplugged. The George Tavern welcomes us for this special event, bringing together nostalgia and a passion for the magic of acoustic music. We are showcasing young artists with diverse musical styles from Lebanon, Slovenia, Denmark to UK who take on the challenge of acoustic performance, making this event a unique and emotional experience. Get your tickets now and join us for a memorable night ! £2 off our pizza with this ticket! Presented by Shadwell Unplugged This is an 18+ event

Join us and Ewan Bleach at Jamboree for a Sunday lunchtime concert in the company of his big band, The Fleeting Paradise Orchestra! The ensemble plays arrangements of popular songs and original blues and jazz numbers from the 10-piece territory bands of late 20s and early 30s America, such as Benny Moten, Charlie Johnson, Fess Williams and Duke Ellington. They also play material from dance bands from Canada and the UK, such as Guy Lombardo and Bert Ambrose, and some original compositions and arrangements by Ewan himself.

Niamh Bury is one of the most captivating new voices on the Irish folk scene. Her debut album, Yellow Roses, was released in March 2024 – earning #3 on Mojo's Best Folk Albums of 2024 list. Niamh’s richly-textured folk sound and singular vocals has led her to share the stage with acts Flyte, Maddison Cunningham, Dermot Kennedy and Ye Vagabonds. Niamh is one of the chief organisers of the iconic traditional singing session, The Night Before Larry Got Stretched, which famously takes place in The Cobblestone pub and whose founders included members of Lankum and Landless. Nominated for Best Emerging Artists at the 2025 RTE Folk Awards, she is one of the first new artists in almost two decades to be signed to Ireland's most culturally important record label, Claddagh Records. Praise for Yellow Roses: “Think folky Cat Power or sun-drunk Weyes Blood and prepare to be transported.” (Mojo ★★★★) “‘Yellow Roses’ poses itself as an immaculate debut album from quickly rising folk wonder Niamh Bury.” (Golden Plec ★★★★★) “The effect of immersing yourself in the record is holistic, like gazing up at a sweeping fresco, the detail so magnificent it’s impossible to decide where to lay your eyes first.” (Hot Press 9.5/10) Presented by Broadside Hacks. This is an 18+ event

A leading interpreter of the fiddle, banjo, and song traditions from the Appalachian South, Joseph Decosimo has introduced audiences around the world to the beauty and vitality of the region’s music. A student of the last master traditional musicians in his home region of Tennessee, Joseph draws on a well of profound creativity and repertoire to create fresh sounds. His performances are inviting and nourishing, connecting audiences to the older music’s transcendent beauty. Joseph also works outside of the traditional music world. His playing can be heard on recordings by fellow Durham, NC artists Hiss Golden Messenger, Wye Oak, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Elephant Micah, and others. \- Jacken Elswyth is a London-based folk musician, banjo player, and instrument builder. In her music making she is focused on exploring traditional tunes, developing extrapolations on folk styles and techniques, and investigating drone, ambience, and improvisation within and beyond folk music. She organises the Betwixt & Between tape series as one avenue of these investigations. She plays and records solo and in collaboration - with Shovel Dance Collective, Sullow, and others. She also builds and repairs banjos and other instruments, with a focus on folk craft and vernacular styles. This practice and these instruments inform and facilitate her music making. Presented by Broadside Hacks & Pick Me Radio This is an 18+ event