Islander at the edge: Aidan O'Rourke
Feature
Introducing Aidan O’Rourke, fiddler, composer, collaborator and guest curator for Scotland Unwrapped.
IGF Blues Summit, featuring a stunning line up of both seasoned and emerging Blues guitarists and singer-songwriters performing in the intimate setting of Kings Place Hall Two.
A special opportunity to encounter the renowned BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg in conversation with author and BBC Radio 3 presenter, Petroc Trelawny.
In this solo concert for the Platoon Presents at Kings Place series, Belle Chen performs music from her whimsical and imaginative ‘Ravel In The Forest,’ as well as new original pieces.
The incomparable pianist Belle Chen performs her new AV show, collaborating with designer Nick Robertson (Coldplay, Brian Eno) to transform the stage into shifting environments with realtime visual performer Mario Radev.
Renowned composer Stewart Copeland joins Cerys Matthews in conversation to discuss the synergy between nature and music and the launch of his new album, Wild Concerto on the Platoon label. The evening will conclude with a live solo piano improvisation by Rosey Chan.
We are delighted to welcome Dominic Miller, wider known as Sting's trusty side-kick guitarist, a very successful artist who has delivered 12 albums under his own name and played with world-class musicians, join us in Hall One for a very special performance.
Multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran have been at the heart of the Scottish traditional music scene for over a decade. They return to Kings Place as part of Scotland Unwrapped after their sell-out debut in 2020. Support comes from singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill.
We are delighted to present a UK exclusive from one of the leading lights in experimental music today, Eartheater. She will perform pieces from her latest album 'Phoenix: Flames Are Dew Upon My Skin' with a group of classical instrumentalists who have come together especially for this show.
London Unwrapped Artist in Residence Cassie Kinoshi (SEED. Nérija, Kokoroko) presents a curated night of three forward-reaching artists from our capital and beyond.
‘Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottish folk discoveries in recent years’ AllMusic ‘Gifted, imaginative, complex and engaging. . . a sound that just exudes joy’ FRUK ‘Bring
Enjoy readings and new commissions from some of the UK’s finest writers – The Poetry Society presents a dazzling line-up of ten poets who have gained recognition through the National Poetry Competition’s 40-year history.
Urban Sound combine the traditional and experimental with an array of Eastern instruments and Western piano as part of K-Music Festival 2018.
Poetry London is one of the UK’s leading national and international poetry magazines. This event will offer the opportunity to hear four poets from its Spring 2018 issue reading their poems.
At Kings Place we’re working together as a team to become a more open, transparent organisation, continuing to be led by our purpose and values. A part of this transparency is the continued work on our Ethics Policy, which we are committed to reviewing and developing over time. In building this policy we have looked to our peers in the sector to assess similar policies and will continue to listen to our community and artists as this policy evolves. [snippet…
Legal Notices This is the website of Kings Place, which is owned, funded and managed by Kings Place Music Foundation (registered charity 1107839). By using this website the User agrees to be bound by the ‘Terms and Conditions of Use’ and if the User purchases any goods or services from the website agrees to be bound by the ‘Conditions of Sale’ and any specific conditions set out. Website Compatibility The Kings Place website has been built to work on all…
Kings Place is committed to protecting your privacy. We will use the information that we collect about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, and, from May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal information as that term is defined in the Act (‘Information’). We comply with the principles of the Act and aim to maintain consistently high levels of best…
Kings Place is an adventurous music and arts venue with an ambition to inspire local community and promote the power of the arts in our society. Its venues enable learning, discovery, debate and experiences that are powerfully intimate, enabling human connection between artists and audiences. The dedicated and supportive team programmes a series of festivals and events, developing cross-arts collaborations and artistic relationships that deliver unforgettable live experiences. The award-winning concert series, Unwrapped, is our flagship programme, exploring big ideas…
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…
Kings Place – the story behind the sound Background Kings Place is the first modern purpose built recital hall to be built in London. With limited precedent in the UK, Arup went with the client, Parabola Land Limited, and architect, Dixon Jones, to Japan, where a number of small halls have been built in the last 20 years. This helped to consolidate what the team wanted from the new venue - a space with excellent acoustics for a wide range of…
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…
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 Black Lives in Music. 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 an adventurous music, arts and conference destination in the heart of King's Cross. A wealth of live performance takes place across multiple venues, run by Kings Place Music Foundation, a registered charity promoting the power of music and the arts. We offer enriching live experiences and stage world-class conferences and events alongside art galleries, bars and a canal-side restaurant. The award-winning building was the first of its kind in the regenerated King’s Cross development. Kings Place is…
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…
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…
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…
KPlayer is our new streaming platform. Here, you can buy tickets to watch several of our live shows online, from the comfort of your own home. There is also an archive of free-to-watch videos. If you miss a show or want to watch again, some of the shows will remain on KPlayer, as a video on demand, for a time-limited period. Watching a purchased KPlayer Stream or On-Demand Video When it’s time to watch – you can access all your booked shows by logging in here Alternatively you can navigate to your…
Can I watch on any laptop or mobile phone? KPlayer uses Vimeo to distribute video. Please ensure your devices meet the compatibility requirements to play video from Vimeo. Vimeo compatibility guidance can be found via this link. Can I watch on my smart TV? Not all smart TVs are compatible with Vimeo playback but here are some tips on how to access and watch videos from some commonly used smart TVs. Log into your Kings Place account, using a laptop, tablet or smartphone Find the video…
Pay it forward today to give away free tickets to underserved members of our local communities across Islington and Camden. https://youtu.be/Rm0d0z31580 Kings Place Music Foundation are proud to introduce the Community Club, our new initiative partnering with organisations to ensure that everyone has access to live music in their local community. First launching in November 2022, our donors raised enough funds to give away over 100 free tickets to local people. This means more members of our community will have…