Indie Music

We’re excited to launch Amplify Her Monthly Co\-Working Sessions in collaboration with The Ministry \| Workspace & Members’ Club\. After high demand, we’re so excited to announce the launch of our **Amplify Her Monthly Co-Working Sessions**, in collaboration with **The Ministry\, Borough \| Workspace & Members’ Club**. These monthly co-working days are designed to give our community a dedicated space to **connect, create, and get things done**. Each session brings Amplify Her members together in an inspiring environment to co-work side by side, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and support one another’s growth within the music industry. Whether you’re writing, planning, producing, marketing, or simply need focused time around like-minded creatives, these sessions offer the perfect balance of **productivity, accountability, and community**. **[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/amplify-her-presents-monthly-co-working-sessions-2026-05-20-10-00)** **Want to join?** **All In Pass** The **All-In Pass** offers full access to everything Amplify Her provides, plus personalised mentorship support. This is our most comprehensive membership option and is designed for artists and music professionals ready to fully invest in their growth. All-In Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support **Amplify Her Pass** The Amplify Her Pass is perfect for those looking to stay connected, informed, and actively involved in the music industry while being part of a supportive community. Amplify Her Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support At Amplify Her, we welcome everyone at every stage of their journey — whether you’re just starting out, finding your voice, or building a sustainable career in the music industry. Our mission is to create inclusive, supportive spaces where women and gender-marginalised creatives feel empowered, connected, and equipped with real opportunities to grow. Through community, education, collaboration, and access to industry pathways, Amplify Her exists to ensure no one has to navigate the music industry alone. Wherever you are on your journey, there is space for you here. **Follow us here:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/ "https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/") [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/ "https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/") [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/")

Hello makers, it's the 75th(!) IndieBeers, the flagship monthly event from Ramen Club. **IndieBeers is London's #1 indie makers pub meetup** \- our goal is to help indie makers\, solopreneurs & bootstrappers from across the capital meet IRL\, exchange ideas and support each other\. **This event's powered by MongoDB** London founders, builders and AI people — MongoDB.local London is on 7 May at Old Billingsgate. A full-day event on taking AI products from prototype to production, featuring speakers including CJ Desai (MongoDB), Harry Stebbings (20VC) and Luciana Lixandru (Sequoia Capital). **Apply for a complimentary pass [here](https://luma.com/17mpuzyj).** **Meetup format:** * Meet at the The Bricklayers Arms in Shoreditch from 6pm * We'll be stood/sat on the right of the bar as you go in * Ask for Charlie to get your IndieBeers sticker * Drink beers (well, anything you like) * Talk about what we're working on, try and help each other **Contact:** Twitter: [@indiebeers](twitter.com/indiebeers) With peace, love & MRR, Charlie

Okay! The Clapham monthly meetup is back to it's usual time and place. We now have TWO evening meetups each month in different areas of London. The monthly indie pub night is relaxing social with other indie game devs in London. Chat about all things game/tech related, make new friends and test out some demos from community members. Look out for the group with laptops and tablets out. Venue: https://www.fourthieves.pub/

Palindromes is a pseudo-sequel to Todd Solondz's acclaimed debut, Welcome to the Dollhouse, with a few of the same characters. It shares a curdled vision of working class suburbia as well as a mixture of painful self awareness, tragically black comedy and social maladjustment. As ever with Solondz, it isn't for the faint of heart. The film follows a young girl called Aviva, who wants *very* badly to become a mother, to the shock of her family, and the community around her. If that's too simple, Palindromes experiments by splitting itself into eight separate parts, each of which involve Aviva being played by someone different (including, at one point, Jennifer Jason Leigh). Going to be honest, I haven't seen this, but I am intrigued. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ht6ewQlXhY Tickets here: https://thenickel.co.uk/screening/356 This is at the Nickel, so let's meet at 8pm for a pre-drink round the corner at The Craft Beer Co. and head in for a little after half eight.

Hi everyone, We seem to continue to pick albums that span the decades. This time we are covering a massive fifty years of music ! Peter Frampton - Frampton (1975) Depech Mode - Ultra (1997) M J Lenderman - And the Wind (Live and Loose!) (2023) Lucio Corsi - Volevo Essere un Duro (2025) Have fun listening. Phil

We're now meeting each month at the Bear in Camberwell, where great food and drink options are available, and we can get some time on their decks. Come along with a bunch of vinyl you'd like to play and share with us. Think farewells, breakups, departures, endings and moving on. From tear-stained torch songs to bittersweet bangers. Maybe it’s Don McLean driving the Chevy to the levee, John Denver leaving on a jet plane or Fleetwood Mac going their own way, pack those records that capture the feeling of leaving something behind, grab a drink and join us for a farewell. Grab a drink, enjoy some records. And don't forget to RSVP!

It no longer sucks to be you because, after more than two decades, *Avenue Q* is back on the block! Book your official tickets to the Tony Award winning musical now. ### **About Avenue Q** Recent graduate Princeton moves into a run-down New York apartment on Avenue Q, where he meets an eccentric group of neighbours, including: Kate Monster, a sweet kindergarten teaching assistant with big dreams; Rod, a closeted Republican banker; Nicky, his laid-back roommate, and Trekkie Monster, who’s addicted to the internet. As they navigate love, work, money and the search for purpose, this unforgettable bunch of puppets discover that life’s biggest lessons aren’t always as simple as they seemed on children’s television. With its sharp wit, catchy songs and wicked sense of humour, Avenue Q proves that being a grown-up isn’t as easy as it looks. ### **It’s worth the applause** * The Broadway musical received 6 Tony Award nominations, winning for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. The cast recording was also up for a Grammy! * The West End production was nominated for Best New Musical at the 2007 Olivier Awards. * Avenue Q may be set in New York, but the show has gone global. The felt-fuelled musical has played in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain, among others. * Original Broadway director **Jason Moore**(*Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical*) and original puppet designer, **Rick Lyon**, have returned for the 2026 revival! (Events without confirmed attendees will be canceled). \*Please message me for information on seating.

London collective Y bring their chaotic, genre-blending sound to The Lexington, mixing post-punk, new wave, alt-rock, electronica and a healthy dose of sax for good measure. "One of the strongest bands to come out of the Windmill scene in recent memory. " Still Listening They delivered a lively set at the 100 Club last December supporting Warmduscher, and their new single *May* has recently been getting some airtime on 6 Music. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3lNUDV6sp4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3lNUDV6sp4) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swaZjvWPnjM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swaZjvWPnjM) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRuBAP63V6U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRuBAP63V6U) Tickets £11 on Dice [https://dice.fm/event/yoaeav-y-22nd-may-the-lexington-london-tickets](https://dice.fm/event/yoaeav-y-22nd-may-the-lexington-london-tickets) Meet up in the bar at 7pm for drinks and chat before the show. It’s a Friday, there’ll be drinks and music and it’ll be fun!! Hopefully see you there, cheers!

**Tickets** 👉👉👉 https://dice.fm/event/537r5d-closeup-festival-2026-w-home-counties-22nd-may-colours-hoxton-london-tickets **The Lineup** The opening party of CloseUp Festival 2026 is headlined by the brilliant indie-dance-punk sextet **Home Counties**. Having recently collaborated with Al Doyle (LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip) on their acclaimed second album, *Humdrum*, the band is renowned for trading traditional guitars for restless synth-pop grooves and sardonic, hook-laden social commentary. Their electrifying live sets combine post-punk energy with an irresistible, synth-driven bounce that feels reminiscent of CHVRCHES with a splash of art rock and danceable electronics! The night also features incredible support from rising alt-pop band **Girl Group** and the infectious, club-soaked energy of **This Is A Fever**. **Why You Should Go** This is your chance to catch the opening night of the 11th edition of the beloved, independent CloseUp Festival in an intimate setting before these bands blow up on the main stage. With its highly danceable, electroclash-meets-pop sound, this lineup guarantees an electric atmosphere from the very first track. **Watch & Listen** * **Home Counties** – YouTube: [Watch "New Best Thing" on YouTube](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DF3z3z8WwZ4w) \| Instagram: [@homecountiesband](https://www.instagram.com/homecountiesband/) * **Girl Group** – YouTube: [Watch "She Goes (Live)" on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wh99dV90b0) \| Instagram: [@girlgroupband](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/girlgroupband/) * **This Is A Fever** – Instagram: [@thisisafever](https://www.instagram.com/thisisafever/) **Tickets** 👉👉👉 https://dice.fm/event/537r5d-closeup-festival-2026-w-home-counties-22nd-may-colours-hoxton-london-tickets

Alt Lady DJ Vespora is presenting her 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 🎉of Enter The Shadows - the first and only Symphonic Metal Club Night in the world 🌎 In collaboration with Alt Ladies London - a WhatsApp and Meetup group dedicated to alternative women gathering to go to metal, goth, rock and other alternative events! 📅SATURDAY 23RD MAY ⏰ 7PM to 1AM 📍 The Space and The Space Bar 269 Westferry Road, London Docklands. Who would have thought we would come this far after 1 year? We have exciting suprises and plans for our big anniverary party so stay tuned... \- The Venue: An immersive\, one\-of\-a\-kind atmosphere in an ex\-church turned theatre\. \- The Stalls: Curated alternative stalls and featured gothic artistry\. DRESS CODE: ALTERNATIVE • DARK • EXPRESSIVE (Claim your space. Bring your boldest self.) ANNOUNCED: LIVE MUSIC ON STAGE 🎤 Raffaella Stella La Torre singer, performing Symphonic Metal Music 🎵Ariel Undine from Siren's Spell, Gothic Music 🎸Youth Still Wild, Classic Metal This will be a night not-to-forget and the highlight of the year with: 📷Resident photographer Aradia Nox (IG: @aradia.nox), photo studio with epic fantasy backdrop, and a photobooth to take memories home with you. 🖌️Facepainting 🏆Raffle prizes to be won! 🎴Oracle card readings by Vespõra Tickets 🎟️ and RSVP: https://entertheshadows.space/events If you would like to join our WhatsApp group please message an organiser. This is a mixed event - all guests welcomed!

\* This event is organised by Factory Setting - get your tickets at Resident Advisor: [https://ra.co/events/2430435](https://ra.co/events/2430435) \* Factory Setting returns to Venue MOT for a post-Superbooth party. Experience live techno and experimental electronic music around a stage centered in the middle of the M.O.T's dance floor. See performances from renowned electronic artists along side our community of modular synth and hardware users. Feel like taking part? You can bring your set up and perform a short set with London's EMOM (electronic music open mic) community. EMOM open mic will kick things off as usual! Thanks to sponsors ALM/Busy Circuits. Tickets at Resident Advisor: [https://ra.co/events/2430435](https://ra.co/events/2430435)

Okay, so spring has already sprung. But late May is the point of the year when the temperature doesn't plunge 10 degrees the moment the sun sets or goes behind a cloud, so what better time to catch up with old friends and make new ones over drinks? This time, we're meeting at Frank's, a rooftop bar in Peckham which is reopening after its winter hibernation. Yes, you have to walk up a few stories, but you're rewarded with an array of high-level installation art and arguably the best view in South London (don't worry, there'll be a venue change if the weather looks bleak!). The entrance is around the corner from the area's iconic cinema, the PeckhamPlex. And if you need more incentive, here's a timely article about the venue: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/may/12/bold-tendencies-car-park-that-changed-british-art Usually, we kick these off around 7pm, but as it's outdoors I'm setting the start time earlier so people can make the most of the sunshine if they want.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.