There's more fresh and exciting music and performance going down at the Southbank Centre courtesy of their Emerging Artists in Residence. This is the fourth club event put on by the multi-talented young things and promises to the most exciting yet.

The eclectic hub for free new music and performance presented by Southbank Centre's multi-talented group of Emerging Artists in Residence (EAR) returns for the fourth time on Friday July 18th.

The line-up for this event includes the 'gorgeous sick beautiful voice' (Courtney Love) of Catherine A.D. A few weeks in advance of her headline show at Bush Hall, Catherine will be performing a specially created literature-inspired set.

Further acts include a new set from Nathan Flutebox Lee; Emunah, a seven-piece crossover hip-hop and d'n'b crew, mixing Eastern European folk influences with contemporary dance beats and featuring EAR Meg Hamilton; a soul and reggae infused acoustic set from Aruba Red, aka Natascha Eleonore; as well as performances from Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Nila Raja, Renell Shaw, Max Hallett and Mieko Shimizu.

With a variety of hosts, and special guests to be announced from the world of spoken word performance, this fourth EAR Present will be the most collaborative event yet, and -in part - a celebration of the London Literature Festival also happening on site. A collective of postgraduate students from Central Saint Martins will be working on visuals for the event.

This event takes place in the Clore Ballroom from 8pm.

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How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

This June visitors to the Clore Ballroom in the Southbank Centre can participate in an open vocal workshop.

In anticipation of the world premiere of Excite, a new work from Eugene Skeef and Richard Bissill on 7 June, visitors are invited to take part in an open vocal workshop with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Creative Director Eugene Skeef.

This event is taking place in The Clore Ballroom on Sunday June 1st from 1.30pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

Notes into Letters: The Listening Conversation at the Southbank Centre sees poets and writers describing the listening experience.

Poets and writers including Maura Dooley and Matthew Hollis search for ways to describe the listening experience through conversation, discussion and poetry readings.

This event is presented as part of Hear Here! - the UK's first classical music project devoted to listening, presented by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Classic FM, and supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

This event is taking place in The Clore Ballroom on Saturday May 31st from 6pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

A late night happening from members of the London Sinfonietta, students from the Royal College of Music and electronic artists from London College of Communication as The Laptop Orchestra, with visuals from VJ artist Pablo Fiasco. In addition the screening of Eighteen a new film and soundtrack produced by young artists from across the capital inspired by the music of Steve Reich.


Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there:

To help plan your visit to the Clore Ballroom, consult Transport for London's Journey planner. The Clore Ballroom is part of the Southbank Centre, South of the River Thames in central London and is easily accessible by foot, there are also good transport links:


Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

Join us for introductory sessions in creating ambient electronic music, make your own soundworlds inspired by this years Ether artists, from Goldfrapp to Harmonia.

Suitable for children aged six and over, every child must be accompanied by one adult and please be aware that spaces are very limited.

Workshops begin at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there:

To help plan your visit to the Clore Ballroom, consult Transport for London's Journey planner. The Clore Ballroom is part of the Southbank Centre, South of the River Thames in central London and is easily accessible by foot, there are also good transport links:


Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

Drop into The Clore Ballroom and enjoy making the most of your voice with vocal animateurs Suzi Zumpe and Ayozie Pollendine. The workshop is fun, challenging and harmonious. Using a variety of different songs, we aim to get everyone singing in parts. It's open to all - from meek bathroom singer to regular chorister, and no music-reading ability is required.

Suitable for children aged six and over, their parents, carers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends!
All children must be accompanied by an adult carer.

Workshops begin at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

How to get there:

To help plan your visit to the Clore Ballroom, consult Transport for London's Journey planner. The Clore Ballroom is part of the Southbank Centre, South of the River Thames in central London and is easily accessible by foot, there are also good transport links:

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

A Maculele group from Rio De Janeiro led by Mestre Guimba. Maculele is a Brazilian tribal dance, performed with sticks and percussion. The workshops are fun and energetic and include some singing and percussion.

Suitable for children aged seven and over.

Workshops begin at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

A capoeira group from Rio De Janeiro led by Mestre Guimba. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, martial arts and music. The workshops caters for beginners and those who have had some experience of capoeira, and includes a spectacular demonstration by the workshop leaders.

Suitable for children aged four years and above.

Workshops begin at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.

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Come along to The Clore Ballroom and make your own magnificent masks and then wear them to become part of your very own masked ball.

The workshop runs from 11am-1pm, and the masked ball begins at 2pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.


How to get there:

To help plan your visit to the Clore Ballroom, consult Transport for London's Journey planner. The Clore Ballroom is part of the Southbank Centre, South of the River Thames in central London and is easily accessible by foot, there are also good transport links:

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

Curated by composer, artist and sound designer Matthias Kispert (D-Fuse, WKsound, CrowdFormation), this series of soundworks present a slice of contemporary China that is not seen but heard, providing an aural glimpse of everyday life in China.

The installation features newly commissioned work by some of China's leading experimental artists including Zhong Minjie and Yan Jun, providing an aural glimpse of everyday life in China.

The event runs from Friday April 18th to Monday April 28th at The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, 10am-11pm (daily). Admission is free.

Find out more about this event and others at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.

Tom Cawley's Curios will be performing in The Clore Ballroom this March.

Since the release of the band's debut album 'Hidden' in February 2007, Curios have made a striking impact on the UK jazz scene. Formed in 2006 by pianist and composer Tom Cawley, the distinctive sound of Curios owes all to the group's chemistry and the unrivalled interplay between the musicians.

Drawing on romantic classical music as much as modern jazz, Cawley's compositions are melodic, fiery, serene, intense. Featuring Tom Cawley (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Joshua Blackmore (drums).

The event will be taking place on Friday March 21st from 5.30pm.

Find out more about free events at the Southbank Centre.

How to get there

Rail - Waterloo, Waterloo East or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Charing Cross.

Underground - The closest tube stations are Waterloo (on the Northern, Bakerloo & Jubilee lines), Southwark (on the Jubilee line) or walk over the Hungerford Bridge from Embankment (on the Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines).

Buses - All the following buses stop on Waterloo Bridge and you can take the steps down to Southbank on either side of the bridge or use the pavements that slope down away from the river and then double back to take you to Upper Ground, which runs behind the Southbank Centre: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, Riverside Bus (RV1 - which also stops on Upper Ground which runs by the back of the Southbank Centre). 77 (Upper Ground near the Festival Hall), 211 & 507 (Waterloo Road near the main station), 381 (Stamford Street). 45, 63 & 100 all stop at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge, and there is a 10 minute walk along the riverside to the Southbank Centre.