{"title": "New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing", "start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "V&A East Museum", "address": "Carpenters Road 107, E20 2AR London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/buy-membership", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "music"], "description": "An evening of live music, networking and a panel conversation titled 'New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing' at V&A East Museum. It is run by BBC Introducing Live together with BBC Radio 1Xtra in partnership with V&A East Museum, celebrating the museum's exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story. A panel hosted by BBC Introducing's Angelle Joseph, with speakers including V&A East's Josephine Small, looks at key moments in Black British music history and how the UK industry can support young Black artists. An open mic hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra Introducing's Theo Johnson gives nine artists the chance to perform live for BBC Introducing.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-40095/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/RwGL37RqpD/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-nov-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7220b15f5dda4434b888bc624ed4ba543164d9dc44e7abfb29095f4d110f713b-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "V&A East Museum", "address": "Carpenters Road 107, E20 2AR London", "tickets": "sold_out"}], "similar": [{"title": "BBC Music Introducing", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Lower Third", "address": "Denmark Street 26, WC2H 8NL London", "price": "GBP 15.30", "price_from": "15.30", "price_to": "15.30", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music"], "description": "BBC Music Introducing is a night of live music at the venue The Lower Third, featuring the acts Orlando, AmiiFy and Jessica Doolan. Since launching in 2017, BBC Introducing's monthly events have showcased rising talent from all corners of the UK music scene, kickstarting careers for acts like Sam Fender, Mahalia, Wet Leg, Easy Life and Celeste. The evening is presented by SJM Concerts, and the show is open to ages 14 and over, with under 16s accompanied by an adult.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/bbc-music-introducing-39417/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9b17301deaaa368ba14b43d145e7d26c6bb9dae4619f39ade750aa76b93b4612-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Marking African History Season: It Was Also About Other Black Musics", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:00:00Z", "place": "Harlesden Library", "address": "Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE London", "price": "Free event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/parking-permits", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul", "history/local-history"], "description": "A talk and listening event exploring Harlesden and Brent's role in black music beyond reggae, covering genres from soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop to Afrobeat through the area's record shops, clubs, venues and radio stations. Visitors are welcome to bring a vinyl record with a Brent connection to play and discuss, and families are invited. Kwaku, an independent history researcher, historical musicologist and Brent resident, is behind it. 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Held during public opening hours, it explores how live music can change the way a museum is inhabited, creating space to listen, dance and meet. Past guests have included Josh Caffé, Karen Nyame KG and OLUWA, with DJ, producer and artist sweetestcape announced next.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/upperground-dj-sets-40094/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/710f5692529caf7053db6ba1e2ec3cdabb562585407c7ce772ae106e52085b04-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Open Mic", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/black-history", "literature/spoken-word"], "description": "An open mic evening where local poets, musicians, spoken word artists and performers take the stage. It is part of the Queen's Park Black History Month 2026 Gala, with Queen's Park Community Council inviting talent from across the neighbourhood, whether experienced or performing for the first time. 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Curated by Abel Holsborough, it reflects on the representation of Black British histories in film archives and how selective memories are preserved. Led by and centring Black residents of Barking and Dagenham, it marks Black History Month and invites visitors to bring family photos, DVDs and tapes to be digitised for a borough-wide community archive. The programme includes Early Years by Morgan Quaintance, Super Sam by Sandi Hudson Francis, and Eileen's Party, a home movie by local resident Eileen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social-40351/", "official_url": "https://womensmuseum.org.uk/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b76e5b14dc4792c68dfe22d592716439c2265ed022594685261aea3707f3fcd5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Talk and draw: Celebrating Black History Month", "start": "2026-10-30T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "National Gallery", "address": "London", "price": "Free (booking required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://my.nationalgallery.org.uk/13665/13666", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing", "society/identity"], "description": "An online talk and draw workshop marking Black History Month, hosted on Zoom. It is led by artist and Gallery Educator Joanna Conybeare together with Articulation alumnus Jacob Panchoo. Participants explore representations of Black and minority figures in the National Gallery's collection, reflecting on identity, visibility and lived experience, and respond creatively through relaxed drawing activities. No drawing experience is needed; the session lasts about an hour and is accompanied by live speech-to-text transcription.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/talk-and-draw-celebrating-black-history-month-49217/", "official_url": "https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/workshop-talk-and-draw-october-celebrating-black-history-month-30-10-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8161ecc473d4d5dfbf2907ca5a8ba57f8570484451a44a16df7bf7b029aadf1f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "African Roots, Shared Rhythms: Exploring African Arts and Culture in…", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Goldsmiths, University of London Campus", "address": "SE14 6NW London", "price": "£15 (first 10 Goldsmiths students free)", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/african-roots-shared-rhythms-exploring-african-arts-and-culture-in-the-uk-tickets-2003545385181", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/colonialism", "music/percussion"], "description": "A Black History Month cultural exchange event celebrating African arts, music and heritage and their contributions to Britain's creative and cultural landscape. It is run by Tayese Academy of Arts & Culture London CIC and takes place at Goldsmiths, University of London. The 90-minute programme brings together a screening of the documentary 'ÀYÀN: The Drum That Speaks' on the Yoruba talking drum, a guest lecture by Professor Lucy Durán of SOAS titled 'The Musical Legacy of Pre-Colonial Mali: Impacts and Invisibilities', a cultural conversation and live Q&A with her and host Olanrewaju Sharafa, and an interactive talking drum workshop. It closes with networking and cultural exchange, and advance booking is required as tickets will not be sold at the event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/african-roots-shared-rhythms-exploring-african-arts-and-cult-36268/", "official_url": "https://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=16261", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6274508242392c3532789415ba955863864cf64befb00b48f47a3f86c076366d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "MIXTAPE PRESENTS: MORE BLACK EXCELLENCE WITH PLAYLIST LDN", "start": "2026-10-30T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Prince of Peckham", "address": "Clayton Road 1, SE15 5JA London", "price": "", "price_from": "11.30", "price_to": "11.30", "tickets_url": "https://link.dice.fm/Y155a7df8591", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["community/intercultural", "music/electronic"], "description": "A late-night party at a Peckham pub, held under the name MIXTAPE PRESENTS: MORE BLACK EXCELLENCE WITH PLAYLIST LDN. It is built around DJs who keep the vibe going from start to finish, playing any track they consider a banger. The night runs under house rules: guests must be 21 or older with photo ID, a dress code bans sportswear, and tickets give priority access until 11 PM rather than guaranteed entry, with last entry at 12:30 AM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/mixtape-presents-more-black-excellence-with-playlist-ldn-43541/", "official_url": "https://princeofpeckham.co.uk/listings/mixtape-presents-playlistldn-4/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2f078dd5efa9d7d0e8848aa84eead886e61075adbd152738841cd5d446147e97-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Legacy After Dark", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Theatre Peckham", "address": "Havil Street 221, SE5 7SB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://theatrepeckham.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173691926/events", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["community/youth", "music/hip-hop", "dance"], "description": "Legacy After Dark is a flagship talent showcase for talented young black artists from across London, featuring performances in singing, rap, dance, and spoken word. It is created and produced by Legacy in Motion, led by Shakeil Edwards and Tyrese Walters, and hosted by Steph not Steve of Wall of Entertainment. The evening is headlined by IMD Legion and MLizzy and celebrates the next generation of artists while helping young people build confidence, gain exposure, and develop their careers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/legacy-after-dark-38972/", "official_url": "https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/legacy-after-dark/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/84e2c3764431a73481d3cb4a4e46a00765863a2b3e0035fa97bdda610d94a56a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "FIRST FIFTY: simon a., J Casa, Chiderah, Jo from school", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Paper Dress Vintage", "address": "352a Mare Street, E8 1HR London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://paperdressvintage.co.uk/by-day", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/hip-hop"], "description": "FIRST FIFTY is a one-night celebration of new sounds that brings some of the most exciting emerging music talent from the UK and beyond to intimate venues across the capital. At Paper Dress Vintage it is hosted with BBC Introducing. On stage are genre blurring Walthamstow rapper simon a., rapper and producer J Casa, Nigerian singer songwriter Chiderah and Jo from school.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/first-fifty-simon-a-j-casa-chiderah-jo-from-school-61720/", "official_url": "https://paperdressvintage.co.uk/?p=18956", "image": "https://noky.io/images/399767f0e2939c045868c8ced89367ae8de4bd1c08ad46f878997cc37c564f2c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Nu Civilisation Orchestra", "start": "2026-11-09T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Union Chapel", "address": "Compton Terrace, N1 2XD London", "price": "£30.00", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": "30.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["film/documentary", "music/jazz"], "description": "An evening with the Nu Civilisation Orchestra, a five-piece ensemble led by Peter Edwards and featuring Mark Kavuma on trumpet, performing live to John Akomfrah's documentary 'The Stuart Hall Project'. Marking 100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, the musicians play his soundtrack live against the 2013 film's portrait of Stuart Hall, the co-founder of New Left Review and a leading voice in British Cultural Studies. Layered with archival footage and Hall's own reflections, the film explores identity, race and belonging, with the live score deepening its resonance. Note that the event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, with tickets refunded in full.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nu-civilisation-orchestra-48343/", "official_url": "https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/nu-civilisation-orchestra", "image": ""}, {"title": "Kindrd Jam", "start": "2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-04T00:00:00Z", "place": "Ovalhouse Theatre", "address": "Kennington Oval 52-54, SE11 5SW London", "price": "Standing £15 // Seated £18 // On the door £20", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "20.00", "tickets_url": "https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/book-online/339656", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul"], "description": "Kindrd Jam is a live music night where curated sets by a featured artist open into an open jam, with singers and musicians in the room invited to join the band and create in the moment. It is born from Kindred Spirit, founded by Michelle Escoffery, and co-produced by Victor Redwood-Sawyerr, and each edition is curated by a featured artist. This edition is hosted by Michelle Escoffery and curated by ESKA, a Zimbabwean-born, London-raised singer and multi-instrumentalist whose debut album was nominated for the 2015 Mercury Prize. The night rolls into an aftershow party where artists and audiences can keep the night going.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/kindrd-jam-37689/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/705359aeafcee087d5eff9b3c896d06c482fdf8d6ac6d6c3c2e61cc665aebddc-600.webp"}, {"title": "A History of Black People and Alternative Music", "start": "2026-11-08T15:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "place": "Conway Hall", "address": "Red Lion Square 25, WC1R 4RL London", "price": "Standard £10, Supporter £15, Student £7, Living Support £6 in advance; Standard £11, Supporter £16, ", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://conwayhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173675237", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/rock/alternative"], "description": "An Ethical Matters talk at Conway Hall arguing that alternative music would not exist without Black artists. Journalist and feminist punk musician Stephanie Phillips reclaims the past and future of rock 'n' roll for the Black artists who tore up and re-wrote its rules. Drawing on her book We Were Here, she repopulates music history with figures from Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix to Tina Turner, Betty Davis, Poly Styrene and Bad Brains, explores why Black people remain drawn to alternative music despite ostracisation by the white mainstream industry, and looks to Gen Z musicians pushing the boundaries of punk, metal, hardcore and indie. Phillips is a London-based music journalist who writes for the Independent, The Quietus, Vice, Bandcamp and The Wire, started the Black feminist punk band Big Joanie and is part of the collective behind Decolonise Fest.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-history-of-black-people-and-alternative-music-35423/", "official_url": "https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/a-history-of-black-people-and-alternative-music/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94a18d5a2d4b6ecfc359f8410ab1012f6d7f9af59471d777d14b0b96e9b8b48d-600.webp"}, {"title": "LIFEM26: Exhibition Only", "start": "2026-11-12T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "Free, Booking Required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/book/?bookevent=5179", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["music/classical/early-music"], "description": "An exhibition of early music held in the Great Hall of Blackheath Halls, bringing together makers, publishers, and early music organisations in a marketplace for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It is the annual exhibition of the festival, continuing a tradition of early music exhibitions in London spanning over half a century. Established brands appear alongside highly respected individual makers in a vibrant atmosphere. Entry is free to all this year for the first time, with booking required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lifem26-exhibition-only-69568/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/lifem26-exhibition-only/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1ac9d664dc0a37ac0f2db2bf38f1c3f134de66a296568d030d785ed3b866f752-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Autumn Term Curate an Exhibition: Music and Youth Culture", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "Roundhouse", "address": "Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://booking.roundhouse.org.uk/72753", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/photography"], "description": "A hands-on eight-session programme for 18–25 year olds that blends archive exploration with real-world creative skill-building, ending in a public exhibition opening in Spring 2027. It is delivered in partnership with the Museum of Youth Culture and takes place at the Roundhouse and the Museum of Youth Culture's new Camden space. Participants work with industry professionals on music photography, zine-making, promo video shooting, interviewing, personal branding and exhibition curation, rooted in Camden's music and youth culture heritage. No experience is required, just a passion for music, fashion, visual arts or storytelling.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/autumn-term-curate-an-exhibition-music-and-youth-culture-64956/", "official_url": "https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/museum-of-youth-culture-au26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/331918bd37931119cfc798278d55db50752b36a74502da598a9a23dc1565ca10-2000.webp"}]}