Sound Voice Project: In Conversation
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Ahead of our Sound Voice Project concert on Fri 27 May, Sound Voice artistic director/composer Hannah Conway and writer Hazel…
Kings Place is proud to present the live performance of the debut album As Dust We Rise by Kiiōtō, the new collaborative project from pianist/songwriter Rohan Heath & Mercury nominated singer/songwriter Lou Rhodes (of Lamb).
Prior to their concert this evening, the renowned contemporary vocal ensemble invites you to come and sing with them in a workshop led by musical director and choir leader Pete Churchill.
Before their 10th anniversary concert this evening, the renowned contemporary vocal ensemble invites you to come and sing with them in a workshop led by musical director and choir leader Pete Churchill.
A collaboration uniting two iconic and vibrant ensembles; Nikki Iles’ The Printmakers featuring Norma Winstone and the London Vocal Project.
Come sing with the London Vocal Project in a workshop led by musical director and internationally recognised choir leader Pete Churchill.
London Vocal Project present Jon Hendricks’ masterful lyricisation of the legendary Miles Davis/Gil Evans album Miles Ahead.
The UK’s leading jazz and groove choir, the London Vocal Project, are celebrating their 10th birthday in 2018 with an unmissable concert at Kings Place.
Filmed in HD from the intimate setting of the VOCES8 Centre and Kings Place, this new online festival includes some of the world's finest vocal ensembles. The line-up includes VOCES8, I Fagiolini, Stile Antico, The
Following one winter solstice as it unfolds across the Northern hemisphere, Echo Vocal Ensemble return to Kings Place to perform a selection of songs from five continents.
The Sunday afternoon Guitar in London series was established by International Guitar Foundation (IGF) to present young talent as well as more established artists from around the world.
Two of the UK’s award-winning Barbershop choruses present their trademark harmonious music with classic choreography and clever lyrics.
Exercise your vocal chords and learn a mixture of African chants and crafty Beatles mash ups with Ben Parry, Artistic Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain.
Indian singer/composer Ranjana Ghatak will present an interactive vocal workshop, introducing the beauty of North Indian Classical Music through vocal exercises, rhythm cycles and learning a composition. Invited to sing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Ahead of our Sound Voice Project concert on Fri 27 May, Sound Voice artistic director/composer Hannah Conway and writer Hazel…
What made London such fertile ground for musicians from all over the world? And what key roles did those immigrants…
Our Nature Unwrapped 2020 programme opened last week with a spectacular series of events and performances from Theatre of Voices, Brian Cox,…
Three sopranos talk about the pleasures of performing with the cello
Award-winning composer Kerry Andrew performs with Juice Ensemble and alt-folk band You Are Wolf. Her first novel Swansong (Jonathan Cape) appeared…
Scottish singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Newton, curator of Trad. Reclaimed, puts together a playlist of artists featured in the…
Ahead of her World Meditation Day Concert on Sun 23 May, pianist Christina McMaster shares her journey into a deeper…
As part of our year-long 2022 Voices Unwrapped programme, we’re welcoming community, amateur and children’s choirs into our public spaces.
Amy Sibley-Allen, Jazz Consultant to Kings Place, reflects on the untold story of women in jazz
Join us for live in-hall & online performances from the world’s greatest podstars at our eighth edition of the festival
As Kings Place reaches its 15th birthday, we look back with pride – and some wonder – at what has been…
Bristol-based audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde makes a unique contribution to Venus Unwrapped & Luminate with Scattering Layer, (Sat 9 Feb, Hall…
Our 2019 artistic programme started last week with a spectacular performance from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, launching…
We asked Executive & Artistic Director Helen Wallace to introduce 10 Kings Place events she will not be missing this…
Renowned vocalist and composer Lore Lixenberg discusses her new project, Nancarrow Karaoke.
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary classical ensembles, with a core of 18 Principal Players. Its mission is to place the best new music at the heart of today’s culture; engaging and challenging the public through inspiring performances of the highest standard, and taking risks to develop new work and talent. Founded in 1968, the London Sinfonietta celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, and with it, a rich musical history that has seen it commission over…
The London Chamber Music Society boasts a proud history of Victorian music making in London and with the regular Sunday Concerts that developed at South Place and then the Conway Hall from the 1920s. The LCMS continues that rich legacy at Kings Place, its home from 2008, with London Chamber Music Sundays- a diverse annual season of high-quality classical chamber music, ranging from duos and trios to chamber orchestras, coming from the UK, Europe and beyond. Many of Britain’s most celebrated ensembles have…
The Evening Standard calls Kings Place one of the number one places to see live podcast recordings: ‘The beauty of the London Podcast Festival is that it brings together many of the shows that don’t usually have live audiences; this is a chance to get involved in the conversations you’ve been listening to on the tube.’ 2018 saw the third edition of our London Podcast Festival featuring a mouth-watering line-up including Cariad Lloyd, Chris Gethard, Helen Zaltzman, Paul F Tompkins, Robin…
For just £197, you will receive… Access to all festival headliners Access to all workshops in the Total Vocal series Exclusive meet & greet with The Swingles Access to exclusive workshop with The Swingles open only to pass holders (details below) Bus between Kings Place and LSO St Luke’s on Saturday 26th January Invitation to the festival after-party Free concert programmes Access to all LACFextra events and more… To book please call the Box Office on 020 7520 1490. There…
The Music Base is our open-plan shared office space, home to the Kings Place Music Foundation team and other like-minded arts, literature and music organisations. The creative and collaborative atmosphere of the Music Base fosters close relationships between organisations, many of whom have become Kings Place Partners, including Resident Orchestra Aurora Orchestra and Artistic Associate Poet in the City. We currently have desks available. Find out more about desk space to rent. Alan Bearman Music Alan Bearman Music is a music agency, formed…
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe. Our address is: 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. Public Transport The Transport for London Journey Planner provides live travel updates and options on how to reach Kings Place quickly and accurately. You may also call London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234. Tube The nearest tube station…
Pangolin London Based in Kings Place, Pangolin London not only exhibits sculpture in its sleek and specially designed gallery, but also throughout the public spaces of the building and along the canal-side Pangolin London is affiliated to the renowned sculpture foundry Pangolin Editions and is one of the few London galleries dedicated to exhibitions of modern and contemporary sculpture. The main Pangolin London gallery, by the entrance at Kings Place, is open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm. You can book your…
A Cappella Festival Pass - Access all festival headliners and much more. Just £195!For just £195, you will receive...Access to all festival headliners Access to all workshops in the All Things Vocal series Access to exclusive workshop with The Swingles open only to pass holders. Details below Exclusive meet & greet with The Swingles Bus between LSO St Luke’s and Kings Place on Friday 27 January Invitation to the festival after-party Free concert programmes Access to all LACFextra events and more...…
Resident Ensemble: Aurora Orchestra Resident Quartet: Piatti Quartet Artistic Associates: Alan Bearman Music, Cryptic, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Poet in the City, The Sixteen We champion our collaborative partnerships, many of which have been part of our artistic programme since Kings Place first opened in October 2008. We are home to the Aurora Orchestra, which has had its headquarters in Kings Place’s Music Base since 2009 and was formally appointed as Resident Ensemble in 2013. In addition, there are…
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant Rotunda, with its astro-turfed terrace running alongside Regent’s Canal, is a hidden gem with beautiful views situated in the heart of King’s Cross. The semi-enclosed bar terrace is perfect for drinks, equipped with heaters and blankets for the cool evenings. Dine alfresco or in the restaurant to view the open-view kitchen that overlooks the canal. Visitors can enjoy a seasonal, modern British menu featuring fresh fish caught the same day and mouth-watering meat cuts from the…
Features and Highlights Glass Façade One of the most distinctive design features of the building is the three-layered undulating glass façade covering the west-facing York Way frontage. This is a free-standing transparent surface made up of hundreds of very slightly curved sheets of glass, produced in a factory near Venice. As well as being a beautiful design statement, it has practical benefits; from allowing Kings Place to be seen and recognised by visitors from as far as Kings Cross station…
Kings Place is a welcoming arts venue and conference destination in the heart of King's Cross. Independently funded, Kings Place finances its artistic output through ticket sales, commercial enterprise and the hire of our spaces and facilities for rehearsals, conferences, filming and recordings. With two world-class performance spaces, our unique programme of music, spoken word, comedy and family events is managed by the charity Kings Place Music Foundation. Audiences are our rhythm, and people connect here with their passion, no…
Following an architectural competition, Dixon Jones (National Gallery, Royal Opera House, Said Business School) was appointed as the architect for the developers Parabola Land Limited. In delivering the brief, they have skilfully brought together a major arts venue and creative hub, elegantly situated bars and dining areas including a waterfront restaurant, an excellent conference and events centre, and a Grade A office complex. In addition to being an iconic, mixed-use building, Kings Place has been planned and designed from the…
at the home of UK podcasting! Audio drama, panel show, chat show, round table, whatever type of podcast you have Kings Place is the best venue in London to record it live. With 100, 200 and 400 seat performance spaces we have the right size room for every show. Your listeners will love it too, The Evening Standard calls us the best place to watch podcasts being recorded in London. With our world-class acoustics and state of the art facilities…
Getting Here Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe. Our address is: 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG. If you are using sat nav our postcode is N1 9AG. Find out more travel details on our Getting Here page. https://youtu.be/H36h0mzz8LQ Box Office Our box office is currently open Monday to Friday between 1.30pm - 5pm…
Box Office Our box office is currently open Monday to Friday between 1.30pm - 5pm and from two hours prior to the first performance of the day. Should you have any access enquiries, please call us during opening hours on 020 7520 1440 or e-mail us at info@kingsplace.co.uk to discuss your preferences and requirements. Artistic Programme For enquiries about our artistic programme and performing at Kings Place email our programme team: programme@kingsplace.co.uk. Private Hire For private hires including performances, recording sessions,…