Guildhall jazz singers
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Contemporary music

Guildhall Jazz Voices

Join us for a celebratory showcase of the talents of Guildhall Jazz department's sensational vocal groups.

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Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

acid house smiley in sky
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Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Nikki Iles at piano
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Contemporary music

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra with Nikki Iles

Join us for a captivating evening as the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra welcomes back renowned pianist and composer Nikki Iles, one of the UK’s most influential jazz artists, as guest director.

Hawkwind
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Contemporary music

Hawkwind

Legendary space rock pioneers Hawkwind return to the UK with their latest studio album Stories From Time And Space. 

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Contemporary music

I’m With Her

Three GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters come together as I'm With Her for an intimate performance, with music from their new album Wild and Clear and Blue.

Photo of electronic musicians Actress and Suzanne Ciani
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Contemporary music

Actress x Suzanne Ciani present Concrète Waves

A groundbreaking live music collaboration between two titans of avant-garde electronic music, Actress and Suzanne Ciani.

Moin
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Contemporary music

Moin

Moin are a London three-piece featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the electronic outfit Raime and percussionist visionary Valentina Magaletti.

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Contemporary music

Cat Power sings Dylan '66

Young Barbican

Cat Power performs a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time.

Rebel Radio - photo by Jeff Veitch
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Contemporary music

Rebel Radio Listening Hub

Free

Come and share your memories of pirate radio and catch up with some of the highlights from the Rebel Radio season in our pop-up listening hub in the Level G foyer. 

Sada composite
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Contemporary music

Sada (Echo): Music from Palestine

Music becomes resistance with DAM’s hard-hitting hip-hop anthems, Rola Azar’s stirring folk music, Sama' Abdulhadi's fierce beats & Dana Salah’s electrifying blend of Arabic folklore & global sounds.

Rebel Radio: Podcast Making Workshop
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Contemporary music Take part

Rebel Radio: Audio Storytelling Masterclass

Join us for a two-day audio storytelling masterclass led by award-winning audio producer and DJ Tayo Popoola.

Reprezent Radio Live from the Barbican
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Contemporary music Tours & public spaces

Reprezent Radio Live: The Origins

Free

Youth-led station Reprezent Radio takes over the Barbican, airing live from a custom studio with four themed broadcasts. Expect pirate radio stories, exclusive sets and special guests.

Rebel Radio
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Contemporary music Talks & events

Rebel Radio Talks: Rebel Archivists

A panel talk exploring how photography, music, and storytelling help preserve London’s cultural history and keep community voices alive for future generations.

Rinse FM club night
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Contemporary music

Rinse FM: Dial Shift Club Night

Legendary station Rinse FM host this one-off party featuring pirate radio originals going b2b with the new generation featuring a selection of DJs and MCs to be announced soon.