Róisín Gadelrab

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Grooves: Meltdown Festival; Avawaves; Shubbak Festival; Erika Jayne; Cat Power

4 weeks ago | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Avawaves play The Lexington [Paris Seawell]SOUTHBANK’S Meltdown Festival has the honour of being curated by none other than Little Simz – featuring The Streets, Mahalia, The Joy, Lola Young, Ghetts, John Batiste, Alewya and many more, this should be a priority for your music diary. See www.southbankcentre.co.uk/events/meltdown/ for full line-up.
Grooves: Eurovision; Panic Shack; Darren Emmerson; Lene Lovich; JOHNNYSWIM

1 month ago | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Panic Shack play The Garage [@meganwinstone]BEFORE Saturday comes, it’s time to dig out the Eurovision playlist and recall some of the hits of the past – Camden’s own Mae Muller, who deserved to come way higher than her 25th place in the 2023 finals should be in there with her track I Wrote This Song, as should Olly Alexander – a proven talent who was somehow wildly overlooked in 2024 when it came to judging hour. So, without reaching for the obvious Abba choices, who are your all-time faves?
Grooves: Eurovision; Panic Shack; Darren Emmerson; Lene Lovich; JOHNNYSWIM

1 month ago | westminsterextra.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Panic Shack play The Garage [@meganwinstone]BEFORE Saturday comes, it’s time to dig out the Eurovision playlist and recall some of the hits of the past – Camden’s own Mae Muller, who deserved to come way higher than her 25th place in the 2023 finals should be in there with her track I Wrote This Song, as should Olly Alexander – a proven talent who was somehow wildly overlooked in 2024 when it came to judging hour. So, without reaching for the obvious Abba choices, who are your all-time faves?
Grooves: Eurovision; Panic Shack; Darren Emmerson; Lene Lovich; JOHNNYSWIM

1 month ago | islingtontribune.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Panic Shack play The Garage [@meganwinstone]BEFORE Saturday comes, it’s time to dig out the Eurovision playlist and recall some of the hits of the past – Camden’s own Mae Muller, who deserved to come way higher than her 25th place in the 2023 finals should be in there with her track I Wrote This Song, as should Olly Alexander – a proven talent who was somehow wildly overlooked in 2024 when it came to judging hour. So, without reaching for the obvious Abba choices, who are your all-time faves?
Grooves: Independent Label Market; The K’s; Breakin’ Convention; Lowkey

1 month ago | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

The K’s are heading for the RoundhouseSUPPORT independent music while rediscovering the OG ASMR experience – the crackle of vinyl meeting needle – at the Independent Label Market at Coal Drops Yard on May 10.
Grooves: Jacob Banks; Raver Tots; Live For Palestine; Iamthemorning; Ska Festival

2 months ago | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Jacob Banks plays The ForumA SINGING Strictly judge, family rave, ska and Latin music festivals and unique live music and club nights for every day of the week – your toughest task is to choose wisely. Here’s a little flavour of what’s coming up…• Better known for his dancing skills and playing the villain in Strictly, Craig Revel Horwood brings his Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing show to Union Chapel on April 26 to celebrate the release of his debut solo album.
Grooves: Day Fever; Davey MacManus; Divorce; Three Sixty Festival

2 months ago | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Divorce play Koko on April 9 [Flower Up & Rosie Sco]A JOYFUL day party, cult skater Tommy Guerrero, two major Eurovision acts, a reggae dancehall all-star, and the return of Kate Nash and Davey MacManus and the continuation of one of the Roundhouse’s most cutting edge festivals plus so much more – the next fortnight is going to be a busy one. Find out more below…• Davey MacManus, former singer in The Crimea and The Crocketts, is a familiar face round these parts.
Grooves: BST Festival; Fearless Vampire Killers; Oracle Sisters; Skunk Anansie; Soundtrack Festival

Mar 20, 2025 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Koko bound – Oracle Sisters [Ella Herme]SWEDISH dancing, a hairy biker in a funk soul supergroup, 90s children’s TV revivalist Pat Sharp, the ultra cool Marika Hackman, an incredible festival of music, theatre, club nights and more from some of the most creative names around, a nostalgic night of movie soundtracks plus the reappearance of an icon of the ages – Stevie Wonder – don’t say we don’t spoil you – and never complain of being bored.
Grooves: St Patrick’s Day; Big Zuu/Capo Lee; International Women’s Day; Nubya Garcia; Nieve Ella

Mar 6, 2025 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Nieve Ella plays Koko [Mollie Mckay]START your St Patrick’s Day celebrations early with Slainte! Theatre’s Camden Market St Patrick’s Day Cabaret – a one-night-only event featuring Celtic comedy, spoken word, music and more at Dingwalls on March 15.
Grooves: Lafayette; Windows95Man; Lloren; Alan Tyler; Wu-Lu

Feb 20, 2025 | camdennewjournal.co.uk | Róisín Gadelrab

Lloren plays the Gibson Garage All-Day Acoustic FestivalSO the mystery has been revealed. Ben Lovett’s Lafayette has taken a new turn, transforming from a music venue into the home of Sabrage, a new circus and cabaret production from the Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut and Fret. While live music from new and established artists will continue to grace the Lafayette stage, Lovett says, for now, at least, these shows will be less frequent.