Music
May Music Festival
St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11, United KingdomA four-day festival of music at St Mary's church in Wanstead. Details of the programme below. Friday 26th May at 7.30 pm Sonare - acapella vocal quartet of young professional … Continue reading "May Music Festival"
Redbridge Brass band – Our British Isles
St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, WansteadHear the glorious sound of Redbridge Brass in this fabulous concert programme. A full 28-piece brass band from the Championship Section in top form - truly engaging and memorable. Featuring music celebrating these islands, the concert includes beautiful Irish and Welsh melodies, evocative Scottish Dances, plus the epic London Overture, James Bond, and modern classics … Continue reading "Redbridge Brass band – Our British Isles"
Live music fundraiser: The Arthur Clark Collective and guests
The Bull 129 High Street, WansteadSome pre-fringe live music, with a few acoustic live acts and speakers playing at the Bull in support of teachers’ hardship. An entrance fee of £3 will go towards the … Continue reading "Live music fundraiser: The Arthur Clark Collective and guests"
Wanstead Fringe Music Night: The Freak Flag Flying
The Bull 129 High Street, WansteadWanstead’s best-kept musical secret continues and kicks off this year’s Fringe with aplomb. This year it broadens its scope in terms of local geography and celebrates the plethora of musicians … Continue reading "Wanstead Fringe Music Night: The Freak Flag Flying"
The Duke Street Party
The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, WansteadNow in its ninth year, the infamous Duke Street Party will once again be opening the Fringe with a bang! The incredible House Jammerz headline the music stage, with support … Continue reading "The Duke Street Party"
To a Skylark: Classical, folk and experimental music
St. Mary’s Church Overton Drive, WansteadLocal musicians Joe Walters and Lucy Crowe curate an evening of music exploring themes associated with the skylark, our local Wanstead Flats resident struggling to survive in modern times. Joe … Continue reading "To a Skylark: Classical, folk and experimental music"
DISCO Volante Special with Steve Crowley & Rod Bartlett.
The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, WansteadLocal legends invite friends and music heads for a night of Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, and Boogie! One for the fans of 70s and 80s music, always a busy night.
Free relaxed Songhaven concert
Christ Church Wanstead Place, WansteadA free, relaxed, dementia-friendly concert to celebrate the flower festival at Christ Church. A selection of flower-themed favourites, followed by tea and cake. All welcome, including families and those benefiting … Continue reading "Free relaxed Songhaven concert"
A Journey into the World of Guitar – with Peter Black
St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook, 12 Aldersbrook Rd, Wanstead, E12 5HHA virtuoso guitar concert with Peter Black, featuring duets with Father Martyn. Be mesmerised by exquisite music from around the world from the Romantic Period to today, featuring works by … Continue reading "A Journey into the World of Guitar – with Peter Black"
Jazz Vespers
Wanstead Parish invite you to this unique service at 6pm on Sunday 17th September at Christ Church, Wanstead. Relax and enjoy a candlelit service and an evening of jazz provided … Continue reading "Jazz Vespers"
The Dukebox presents Adam English – Hospitality special
The Duke 79 Nightingale Lane, WansteadThe official after party for the Wanstead Festival, Adam is a guitarist and singer who plays a lovely set of covers, perfect for a sing along with your friends in … Continue reading "The Dukebox presents Adam English – Hospitality special"
Showtime – with Redbridge Brass plus guests
St Gabriel’s, Aldersbrook 12 Aldersbrook Rd, WansteadWest End singer Nigel Richards and the hugely talented Jane Wilkinson join the line up in this Broadway spectacular. Expect the usual stunning sounds from the 28-piece band as they … Continue reading "Showtime – with Redbridge Brass plus guests"
Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard
St Mary the Virgin church Overton Drive, London, E11, United KingdomJoin Lydia Gerrard for a selection of musical theatre, and classical favourites from Les Misérables and The Phantom of The Opera, to Wicked and Puccini. Lydia has just returned from … Continue reading "Theatre classics and more, with Lydia Gerrard"
Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama
Wanstead United Reformed Church Nightingale Lane, WansteadJoin award-winning composer - and Wanstead resident - Simone Spagnolo for a unique blend of chamber music and mystery drama soundtracks. This concert will present Low Strings Drama, a musical drama for … Continue reading "Concert: Simone Spagnolo’s Low Strings Drama"