In addition to our Make Music Day UK Parade there is a musical feast across the London Bridge area on 21st June, to celebrate this year’s Make Music Day.
MAKE MUSIC DAY UK 2019 FLAGSHIP EVENT AT THE SCOOP
The Scoop at London Bridge City, SE1 2AA
6pm – 10pm
This is the London flagship event for the UK’s part in this annual worldwide celebration of music. For the fourth year running Make Music Day UK will host this event in the stunning riverside amphitheatre The Scoop, next to City Hall and Tower Bridge. Come and enjoy four hours of vibrant and diverse live music with Smiley and the Underclass, Hotsteppas, THePETEBOX, Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu and Kinetika Bloco. It’s all hosted by the wonderful Carmen Mon Oxide, with live VJing and some special surprises. www.makemusicday.co.uk | @makemusicdayuk
ZARIF
Courage Yard
Shad Thames, SE1 2NJ
4.30pm – 5pm
Zarif is an indie pop songwriter with a powerful soulful voice. She has toured extensively around the UK and Europe, including supporting Beyoncé on the I am... Sasha Fierce tour, duetting with John Legend and touring as a backing vocalist with Tom Odell. After taking a hiatus from releasing her own music, she is returning with an alternative pop sound with a nod to the 90’s which marries guitar with soaring harmonies. Produced by Mercury nominated producer John Calvert (Ghostpoet, Nao). https://courageyard.com
TONGUE AND GROOVE AT ST JOHN’S CHURCHYARD
St John’s Churchyard, Druid Street, SE1 2AN
6pm - 7pm
Born from a love of performing, Tongue & Groove are an amateur choir that strive to bridge the gap between no-audition community choirs and a professional group, teaming professional Musical Directors from theatre with talented and dedicated amateur performers. We are all about engaging with the audience and putting on a good show. Repertoire songs include: Don't You Want Me Baby - Human League, Under Pressure - David Bowie and Queen, You Will Be Found - Pasek and Paul (from Dear Evan Hansen) and The Chain - Fleetwood Mac. www.tongueandgroove.london | Facebook: @PerformanceChoir | Twitter: @tandgchoir
LONDON SAXOPHONES
Potters Fields Park, 165 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LW
6pm – 7pm
London Saxophones is an all- saxophone band which has been performing in and around the capital for more than a decade, with one-off gigs in famous locations such as Carnaby Street and St Pancras International Station. We play a wide range of music, from Handel to Herbie Hancock, from Bach to James Brown. Film and TV themes such as Game of Thrones are also in our repertoire. www.londonsaxophonechoir.com
F: @londonsaxophones | T: @LondonSaxChoir | Insta: @londonsaxophones
SINGOLOGY AT LONDON BRIDGE STATION
Stainer Street, London, SE1 9RL
6.30pm – 7.05pm
Join us as we sing a blend of gospel, pop and soul songs. To date Singology has performed at many high profile events including V Festival with Stormzy, Songs of Praise on BBC1 and the Royal Albert Hall for an awards ceremony. With a strong community focus, Singology Choir is open to anyone interested in singing performing and connecting with other people. https://www.singologychoir.com | Facebook & Twitter: @singologychoir
LONDON FOLK YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Potters Fields Park, 165 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LW
7.20pm – 7.35pm
Set up by English Folk Song and Dance Society in 2013, London Folk Ensemble brings together committed young folk musicians with professional folk musicians to create and perform folk music from the British Isles and beyond. www.cecilsharphouse.org/csh-learning/london-youth-folk-ensemble
T: @PottersFieldsPa & Insta: @pottersfieldspark
TONGUE AND GROOVE AND SINGOLOGY
Potters Fields Park, 165 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 3LW
7.45pm – 8.15pm
Join us as we sing a blend of gospel, pop and soul songs. To date Singology has performed at many high profile events including V Festival with Stormzy, Songs of Praise on BBC1 and the Royal Albert Hall for an awards ceremony. With a strong community focus, Singology Choir is open to anyone interested in singing performing connecting with other people. https://www.singologychoir.com | Facebook & Twitter: @singologychoir
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Born from a love of performing, Tongue & Groove are an amateur choir that strive to bridge the gap between no-audition community choirs and a professional group, teaming professional Musical Directors from theatre with talented and dedicated amateur performers. We are all about engaging with the audience and putting on a good show. Repertoire songs include: Don't You Want Me Baby - Human League, Under Pressure - David Bowie and Queen, You Will Be Found - Pasek and Paul (from Dear Evan Hansen) and The Chain - Fleetwood Mac. www.tongueandgroove.london | Facebook: @PerformanceChoir | Twitter: @tandgchoir
ZARIF
Hop King
16 Druid Street, SE1 2EY
7 – 7.30pm
Zarif is an indie pop songwriter with a powerful soulful voice. She has toured extensively around the UK and Europe, including supporting Beyoncé on the I am... Sasha Fierce tour, duetting with John Legend and touring as a backing vocalist with Tom Odell. After taking a hiatus from releasing her own music, she is returning with an alternative pop sound with a nod to the 90’s which marries guitar with soaring harmonies. Produced by Mercury nominated producer John Calvert (Ghostpoet, Nao). Following the performance in Courage Yard, Zarif will also be playing at Hop King in Druid Street. https://hopking.org
APPOLONIE & BURNHEART AT LONDON BRIDGE HOTEL
Quarter House Bar
8-18 London Bridge Road, London, SE1 9SG
6pm – 8pm
Unwind on Make Music Day with this sparkling jazz duo in the perfect setting of London Bridge Hotel, just seconds away from London Bridge Station. Straddling genres Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing – Appolonie’s soulful voice floats and combines with the layers of the violin which is then embellished with percussion and backing vocals. www.londonbridgehotel.com T: @LondBridgeHotel |
F: @LondonBridgeHotel Insta: @londonbridgehotel | Appolonie & Burnheart: https://youtu.be/XAulHu26-ow | F: @appolonieandBurnheart
SAMPLE ANSWER AND BLU:M AT DOODLE BAR
60 Druid Street, SE1 2EZ
7.30pm - 9pm
Enjoy a good scribble at The Doodle Bar whilst listening to live indie rock bands Sample Answer and Blu:m.
www.thedoodlebar.com F: @hello.how.do.you.doodle
UNDERDOG BAR AND GALLERY: BLACK HELLIUM AND POSSESSOR
The Underdog London. ARCH 6, Crucifix Lane, SE1 3JW
8pm - 1am
Join us for a gig like no other on Make Music Day! We bring you live heavy classic rock and metal bands, Black Helium and Possessor, both leaders in their disciplines and champions of their genres. The bands have recently released critically acclaimed albums and will play their top tracks on our stage. The Underdog London is an eclectic arts and music bar based in London Bridge just a 2min walk from the station and next to the vibrant buzz of Bermondsey street. We host some of the most interesting art exhibitions and free live gigs every Friday. We strive to cultivate a welcoming environment to make the alternative art and music scenes an accessible and enjoyable experience for everyone. www.theunderdog.london | F: @underdogart | Insta: @underdog_gallery