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Douglas Stuart & Jackie Kay in conversation

Words / Scotland Unwrapped

A rare opportunity to hear 'Shuggie Bain' and 'Young Mungo' author Douglas Stuart in conversation with Scotland Unwrapped Guest Curator, Jackie Kay CBE.

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OneTrackMinds

Words / OneTrackMinds

Everyone has a story about a song that changed their life. Join Cariad Lloyd, Miranda Sawyer, Tom Hodgkinson, Marjolein Robertson and Lester Gomez-Medina for OneTrackMinds, a cross between Desert Island Discs, TED Talks and The Moth that sees storytellers share one song that changed them forever.

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Siobhan Miller Band + Niamh Corkey

Folk / ‘Under 30s’ Tickets

A richly celebrated Scottish folk singer and songwriter, Siobhan Miller’s soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won numerous accolades, including the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times. She returns to Kings Place with her first-ever full band tour, with support from Niamh Corkey.

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Fergus McCreadie

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

Critically acclaimed Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie plays the opening night of the EFG London Jazz Festival at Kings Place with music from his new album 'Stream,' following two sold out performances in our Scotland Unwrapped series in January. With support from Scottish cello and guitar duo Juliette Lemoine and Chris Amer.

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Asher Gamedze

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

Presenting the debut London headline show for South African drummer and composer Asher Gamedze, on the back of his International Anthem-released albums 'Turbulence' and 'Pulse and Constitution' Asher Gamedze is a South African drummer, composer,

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Emma Rawicz: Visitor From Everywhere

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

Emma Rawicz is joined by an all-star ensemble at Kings Place for EFG London Jazz Festival to present 'Visitor From Everywhere', a brand-new tribute to the great Wayne Shorter, the artist behind legendary compositions 'Visitor from Nowhere' and 'Visitor Somewhere'.

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Norman&Corrie

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

Scottish musical duo Norman&Corrie bring their unique musical setup to present bewitching, adventurous interpretations of traditional melodies at Kings Place as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, ahead of the release of their debut album in November 2024.

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Nduduzo Makhathini

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

One of South Africa’s finest jazz musicians performing today lands at Kings Place for The EFG London Jazz Festival – pianist, producer and composer Nduduzo Makhathini, whose unique musical vision is precise in its technique yet ethereal in its purpose, delivering a truly immersive live experience.

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أحمد [Ahmed] + Elaine Mitchener & Neil Charles

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

A special EFG London Jazz Festival double bill featuring visionary group أحمد [Ahmed] paying homage to Arabic jazz legend Ahmed-Abdul Malik, and the contemporary/experimental vocalist, movement artist and composer Elaine Mitchener, who'll be joined by bassist/producer Neil Charles.

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Cryptic at 30 presents: Kathy Hinde & Konx-om-Pax

Contemporary / Scotland Unwrapped

Cryptic continue their 30th birthday celebrations in November, presenting an eclectic evening of audiovisual work.

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Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

The EGF London Jazz Festival and Kings Place are proud to present the London launch of an album like no other. Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas & Misha Mullov-Abbado combine their incredible talents to bring Za Górami – their debut album on ECM Records.

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Xhosa Cole

Jazz / EFG London Jazz Festival

Join Xhosa Cole at Kings Place as part of EFG London Jazz Festival for the launch of his third LP 'On a Modern Genius Vol. 1', which celebrates the compositions of the inimitable pianist Thelonious Monk. This new project 'FreeMonk' explores, abstracts and collages Monk's compositions, breathing new life into these timeless tunes.

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Piatti Quartet: Love and Loss

Classical / ‘Under 30s’ Tickets

Come and hear the touching story of love between musical siblings, Fanny Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn, told in music and words by Piatti Quartet, Resident at Kings Place. Two child prodigies joined not only by blood but by their unwavering companionship and musical synergy.

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Steven Osborne plays Debussy & Ravel

Classical / Scotland Unwrapped

Scotland’s most revered pianist, Steven Osborne, is joined by two of Aurora Orchestra’s Principal Players for an evening of mesmerising French music.

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St Andrew's Night with Blue Rose Code, Eddi Reader & Steve Knightley

Folk / Scotland Unwrapped

St Andrew's Night at Kings Place will be an extraordinary evening in London, evincing the finest Scottish voices backed by an elite house band of Scottish musicians performing songs that manifest the real spirit of a modern St Andrew's Day.

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Lùban: Aidan O'Rourke & Sean Shibe

Folk / Scotland Unwrapped

Bringing together two Scottish musicians who are both embedded in tradition, Guest Curator and folk fiddler Aidan O’Rourke is joined by classical guitarist Sean Shibe as they strip back the conservative ritual around their respective genres.

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Michael Mwenso's Ancestral Communal Listening Session

Contemporary / Christmas

Join Michael Mwenso as he explores how artists of colour have reimagined the holiday season through the lens of Black music. Experience a communal listening session featuring tracks by legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James. This event serves as a captivating introduction to Mwenso's spectacular showA Funky Soulful Christmas on December 19th.

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Colin Currie Quartet play Anna Meredith

Classical / Scotland Unwrapped

Scottish star percussionist Colin Currie brings a uniquely sparkling quartet programme featuring two world premieres, and three Scots composers.

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A Winter Union

Folk / ‘Under 30s’ Tickets

Five leading lights of the British roots music scene return to Kings Place for a seasonal treat. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

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OneTrackMinds

Words / OneTrackMinds

Celebrate the power of music with Piers Torday, Roxane De Bastion, Sam Lee, Natasha Farrant and Laura Dockrill in OneTrackMinds, a cross between Desert Island Discs, TED Talks and The Moth that sees storytellers share one song that changed them forever.

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Cahill//Costello

Contemporary / Scotland Unwrapped

Ambient duo Cahill//Costello from Glasgow bring their shared, highly emotive soundworld to Kings Place for Scotland Unwrapped. Their process fuses elements of minimalism and ambient music, without regard for overcomplication or unnecessary tangents.

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Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People

Comedy / Christmas

For the 2023 season we return to Kings Place in London for three nights of our legendary and unique blend of science, comedy, music and mayhem, plus the now traditional family matinee.

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Charlie Dore Trio

Folk / ‘Under 30s’ Tickets

Multi-award-winner singer-songwriter Charlie Dore presents her new live show - The Man Who Built Christmas - alongside Julian Littman of Steeleye Span, and Gareth Huw Davies.

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Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People (Family Matinee)

Comedy / Christmas

Robin Ince’s iconic Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People presented by The Cosmic Shambles Network returns for its 15th outing in 2024!

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