New Year's Eve at The Last Days of Decadence
Party like it's 1929! The Last Days of Decadence presents an all star cast, starring the finest of our Saturday night entertainers plus some new faces. The louche and outre blend of live music, DJs and cabaret are to ring in the New Year in grand old style! Live music will come from The Correspondents and The Bohemianauts, with cabaret from Dusty Limits, The Bees' Knees, Lydia Darling, Tempest Rose and Tricity Vogue.
Trafalgar Square at Christmas
Christmas carols are part of a programme of festive events taking place at Trafalgar Square. Enjoy carols by the glow of Christmas lights on Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas tree, donated annually by Norway in an historic, time-honoured event. The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree feature throughout Christmas and into the New Year, providing a picturesque backdrop for seasonal festivities.
Soul Noël Tour
A unique night of music and performance featuring a host of Christmas hits from some of the world’s best artists, Soul Noël brings a touch of soul to the season over the course of eight concerts up and down the country.
Dates
7th December - Manchester - RNCM - 7.30pm
8th December - Coventry - Warwick Arts Centre - 8pm
9th December - Gateshead - The Sage Gateshead - 8pm
11th December - London - Queen Elizabeth Hall - 7.30pm
12th December - London - Queen Elizabeth Hall - 3pm
12th December - London - Queen Elizabeth Hall - 7.30pm
13th December - London - Queen Elizabeth Hall - 7.30pm
14th December - Bristol - St Georges - 8pm
What to wear: Keep it loose
Go with: Your soulmate
Who'll be there: Those who know they've got soul
Grammatics Tour
After returning from the massive Bloc Party tour in October, Grammatics are about to embark on their own UK Tour, where they will be showcasing some new material.
2nd December - Bristol - Louisina
4th December - Portsmouth - Drift In The City
5th December - London - Proud Galleries
6th December - Sheffield - The Harley
16th December - Huddersfield - Bar 1:22
17th December - York - The Junction - Xmas Special
19th December - Derby - The Royal
20th December - Manchester - Deaf Institute
What to wear: The latest thing
Go with: Anyone with their finger on the pulse
Who'll be there: Those so with it and ahead of the times they're actually from the future.
Other events
- Summer Series at Somerset House 09/07/2009
- Merc in store summer sessions 08/07/2009
- The Jazz Verse Jukebox 08/07/2009
- Manu Chao 15/12/2008
- Boy George 15/12/2008
- Being Blondie: Debbie Harry by Brian Aris 05/12/2009
- BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Final 02/12/2008
- Bon Iver 02/12/2008
- Ta Mere 01/12/2008
- TV on the Radio 18/11/2008
