Yegor Zabelov
Songlines Encounters
Zabelov approaches the accordion as a limitless sound generator. His solo performances unfold as long form sonic journeys, moving between minimalism, ambient trance, post-rave tension and avant-garde improvisation, creating an immersive and hypnotic experience that pushes the instrument far beyond its traditional role.
Yegor Zabelov, a Belarusian-born, Poland-based accordionist and composer, creates music that pushes the boundaries of his instrument. When he is first heard, it is hard to believe his music comes from a single accordion. The instrument expands into something orchestral, physical and deeply immersive.
Zabelov approaches the accordion not as a traditional instrument, but as a limitless sound generator. His performances unfold as long-form sonic journeys, moving between minimalism, ambient trance, post-rave tension and avant-garde improvisation. The accordion breathes, rattles, whispers and surges in massive waves of sound, transforming each performance into an intense and immersive live experience.
This event will last for approximately 75 minutes, without an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
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- Pension Credit
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Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
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.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Yegor Zabelov
Yegor Zabelov is a Belarusian accordionist and composer based in Poznań, Poland. He began playing the accordion at the age of nine, studying at music school under the guidance of his father, a professional accordionist and teacher. He later studied at the Mogilev State College of Music and the Belarusian State Academy of Music.
During his early career, Zabelov performed with several Belarusian bands before founding Gurzuf, a duo with drummer Artiom Zalessky. The project combined accordion with rock influences and developed a strong reputation for its energetic live performances, touring extensively across Europe. He later formed the Yegor Zabelov Trio, exploring a more jazz-oriented approach.
Alongside his stage work, Zabelov composed music for theatre and film. After leaving Belarus in 2021, he moved to Poland and began focusing increasingly on his solo work.
His solo project grew out of a desire to explore the accordion beyond its traditional role. Drawing on his experience as a performer, composer and sound designer, Zabelov treats the instrument as a source of limitless sonic possibilities, exploring minimalism, ambient music, improvisation and electronic music.
In 2025, he was selected for the official WOMEX Showcase, performing his solo project to an international audience in Tampere. Since then, he has appeared at festivals and venues across Europe, including WOMAD, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Moers Festival, Rudolstadt Festival, Les Nuits Botanique, Europavox, MENT Ljubljana and Tallinn Music Week. His music has also been featured in publications including Songlines, Der Spiegel, Gigwise and Louder Than War.
His work has also been recognised through awards and scholarships including the Gaude Polonia Scholarship from the Polish Ministry of Culture, a Cultural Scholarship from the City of Gdańsk, and the Sergei Kuryokh Contemporary Art Award (XI Edition) for experimental music.
He is currently working on a new solo album, planned for release in 2027.
The curation of Songlines Encounters is supported by the 1900 Building
