Revisit the radical history of radio’s rebels and see how the legacy of pirate radio continues to inspire today in this month-long celebration with live broadcasts, film screenings, talks, and more.
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Contemporary music
Cat Power sings Dylan '66
Young Barbican
Cat Power performs a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time.
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Contemporary music
Sada (Echo): Music from Palestine
Music becomes resistance with DAM’s hard-hitting hip-hop anthems, Rola Azar’s soul-stirring folk melodies and Dana Salah’s electrifying fusion of Arabic folklore and global beats.
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Contemporary music
Naseer Shamma
Discover the transformative power of music with Naseer Shamma, where each performance is a journey through the soul of the oud, bridging cultures and generations.
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Contemporary music
Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of A Thousand Voices
The piano virtuoso with groove power seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.
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Classical musicContemporary music
No Friend but the Mountains
Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle.
Luke StylesNo Friend but the Mountains
London Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Youngconductor
Gareth Brynmor Johnbaritone
London Symphony Chorus
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Contemporary music
Rampage: Carnival Classics 2
Rampage Sound System joins Nu Civilisation Orchestra to reimagine Carnival classics, celebrating three decades of iconic tracks that define the sound of Notting Hill Carnival.
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Contemporary music
ANAVITÓRIA
The GRAMMY-winning Brazilian folk sensations Anavitória make their grand return to London.
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Contemporary music
Brad Mehldau Trio with Felix Moseholm & Jorge Rossy
Brad Mehldau, one of the most lyrical voices in jazz piano, blends jazz, classical, and pop in a spellbinding performance of original compositions and iconic reimaginings.
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Contemporary music
Jeff Mills + London Symphony Orchestra: Blue Potential
The electronic music pioneer Jeff Mills returns with an innovative performance alongside the London Symphony Orchestra, showcasing his boundary-pushing artistry.
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Classical musicContemporary music
Music Education Islington Concert: New Sounds Festival 2025
Led by a group of young event producers, this evening concert will round off Music Education Islington's annual New Sounds Festival.
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Contemporary music
Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue
Experience the electrifying sounds of Memphis with a soul-stirring revue featuring legends of STAX and Hi Records, including the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas.
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Classical musicContemporary music
James Taylor Quartet
Join James Taylor Quartet for a one-off concert featuring an Orchestra and special guests Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day (The Prisoners), Snowboy and Yvonne Yanney.
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Contemporary music
Herbie Hancock
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The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show.
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Classical musicContemporary music
Quinteto Astor Piazzolla
With five virtuoso soloists, Quinteto Astor Piazzolla explores the vast repertoire of the outstanding Argentinian composer who revolutionized tango.