STEAM DOWN: #SDWEEKLY
May
7
to 28 May

STEAM DOWN: #SDWEEKLY

Dates: Every Wednesday

Time: 7.30pm - 11.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Join us for the next #SDWEEKLY!

South East London jazz collective Steam Down have been playing their legendary weekly, improvised sessions every Wednesday night for over seven years. Live and direct every Wednesday night without fail, the band features a rotating mix of some of the best musicians in London and beyond.

Whether you’ve been going since the very beginning or joining for the first time, don’t miss the chance to be in the audience for the next #SDWEEKLY at it’s home in Peckham.

Standard procedure like always. Doors open at 7.30pm and the night finishes at 11.30pm - see you there.

“One of London’s most exciting nights” - Loud and Quiet

The place to experience the raucous edge of London’s new jazz scene” - The Guardian

“Jazz meets grime, afrobeat and funk… not dissimilar to London raves of the very early 90s” - Mixmag


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PECKHAM WI MONTHLY MEET-UP
May
7

PECKHAM WI MONTHLY MEET-UP

Dates: Every first Wednesday of the month

Time: 8pm - 10pm

Place: The Auditorium

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



The Women’s Institute of Peckham are a group of women who get together once a month to have fun, make new friends, learn new skills, support the Peckham community and – most importantly – eat cake!

Held every 1st Wednesday of the month, the meetings are aimed at providing a varied programme for members including speakers on a variety of subjects, activities, craft lessons, and projects to support women in the local community.


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TEMI WILKEY PRESENTS KARAOKE KABARET
May
8

TEMI WILKEY PRESENTS KARAOKE KABARET

Dates: Thursday 8 May

Doors open: 7pm - 11.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Life… is a Karaoke Kabaret and you have not lived until you’ve been!

Centre stage, screens on all sides and under the iconic club lights of Peckham Levels. This is the Church of Karaoke*, the safest & most empowering space imaginable.

Whether you’re a karaoke regular or brave first-timer - this is the sign you’ve been waiting for.

Come and sing your heart out solo or with your pals on Thursday 8th of May.

BOOK NOW!

*disclaimer, not a cult... yet.

Karaoke Kabaret is brought to you by writer, performer, bisexual icon Temi Wilkey.


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UAL ZINE FAIR
May
9

UAL ZINE FAIR

Dates: Friday 9 May

Times: 12.30pm - 6pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Browse through zines and meet publishers at UAL's fourth intercultural zine fair!

If you’re interested in zines and publishing, come along to UAL’s next Intercultural Zine Fair, showcasing zines and publications made by students and staff at UAL and external publishers from South London, including PageMasters, BOOKS Peckham, The Feminist Library, The Mosaic Rooms and more.

There will also be the chance to join workshops and talks throughout the day.

Whether you’d like to exchange zines with others, network with local publishing professionals or just take a look at UAL’s zine collection, join us on the day to celebrate the huge variety of zines being made by artists and designers at UAL and beyond!


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QUEER LINE DANCING
May
10

QUEER LINE DANCING

Dates: Saturday 10 May

Time: 7pm - 11pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Don your sequins and studs and come on down to a very gay hoe-down in Peckham!

Learn how to line dance with lessons all night long. No experience needed.

The Queer Line Dancing crew will be leading (very sexy) beginner level line dances all night long, plus they'll be teaching the basic two-step for some gender-free partner dancing.

Lessons start at 7:30pm. Dances learned at the start will be run throughout the night to different songs—so don't miss out!


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AXEL KANER-LIDSTROM + MARLA KETHER
May
11

AXEL KANER-LIDSTROM + MARLA KETHER

Dates: Sunday 11 May

Time: 7pm - 11.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Two of the most exciting talents on the London jazz scene join us in Peckham for a night of dancefloor-focused, jazz-inflected sounds performed live and in the round.

Axel Kaner-Lidstrom is a trumpet player, bandleader, composer and director of London's epic Levitation Orchestra. A regular on the London jazz scene, Axel played with legendary US saxophonist Gary Bartz as part of leading UK spiritual jazz ensemble, Maisha, as well as touring internationally with the likes of Celeste.

Marla Kether is a bassist, producer and DJ. Exceeding 35 million Spotify streams as a session bassist, Marla released her highly-anticipated debut EP ‘All That We Have’ in November, championed by Crack Magazine, Jamz Supernova and many more. Her musical career is as diverse as her influences, with a unique blend of live percussion, Theo Parrish-style groove, and driving basslines and guitar riffs inspired by her West African heritage. The EP was heralded by Bandcamp Daily as some of ‘The Best Electronic Music of November 2023’, and the closing track ‘BTR2’ is one of DJ Mag’s Top Tracks of 2023.

“Marla Kether has to be one of the most exciting talents to emerge this year. She’s already well established as a successful session bassist, but her own productions are a revelation, joining house, disco, post-punk, and heavy doses of Afro-Brazilian groove into something completely her own.” - Bandcamp Daily

Axel & Marla's bands will include some of the best improvisers in the capital, including Levitation Orchestra's Plumm and James Akers, Javi Perez of Zurito and Cykada, plus Mark Mollison (Loyle Carner, Yazmin Lacey), James Wilson (King Krule) and Portuguese drumming sensation Zoe Pascal.


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SEED TALKS: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CARL JUNG
May
13

SEED TALKS: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CARL JUNG

Date: Tuesday 13 May

Times: 7pm - 9.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Have you ever wondered what our dreams and imagination can say about our inner psychology? Join Seed Talks for an illuminating introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung and his groundbreaking ideas about the creative, healing power of the unconscious.

A founding father of depth psychology, Jung was a maverick thinker, artist and visionary whose ideas were ahead of his time. His extensive studies of ancient religions and mythologies, alongside his deep dream work, brought him to the edge of sanity. Through this work, he developed the pioneering concepts of the collective unconscious, the archetypes (including the shadow and the self), synchronicity, individuation, creative self-realisation and more.

This talk will explore key Jungian concepts in relation to how Jung combined ancient Eastern wisdom with Western psychology. You’ll learn how this can be understood as a form of ‘sacred science’ reflecting the spiritual crisis of late-stage capitalism and how Jung’s thought places us inside a larger reality transcending space and time. We’ll look at the instrumental role of imagination, dreams and symbols in Jung’s approach to psychoanalysis, including his innovative technique of active imagination or ‘dreaming awake’. We’ll consider how Jung’s psychoanalysis is still relevant today as a powerful, transformative tool to access the unknown and facilitate creativity in support of both individual and collective growth.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

Dr Rachel Newsome is a Jungian-based writer and teacher. She holds a doctorate in applying Jungian psychoanalysis to creative writing and is the founder of Depth Writing With Dr Rachel, a holistic creative learning programme aimed at supporting transformational growth. Dr Rachel has a background in the media and academia as a former editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer with twenty years’ experience, respectively. She is an Associate of the Higher Education Association and an Editorial Board Member of the London Arts-Based Research Centre. Her research has been published in international academic journals and she is Co-Editor of the forthcoming Routledge publication The Creative Psyche: Between Spirit and Matter. Her monthly Depth Writing With Dr Rachel dispatches on travels between worlds via the arts, culture and all things Jungian can be found on Substack.


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BEYOND THE BIKE
May
14
to 15 May

BEYOND THE BIKE

Dates: 14 - 15 May

Start time: 7pm - 9.30pm

Space: The Auditorium, Levels 5-6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Beyond the Bike - Adventure Cycling Panel Discussion, Film Night and Q&A

Beyond the Bike presents a night of adventure cycling: film screenings, practical tips and all your questions answered by an expert panel.

What does it take to step outside your comfort zone and set off on an adventure? Whether it’s crossing countries, traversing mountain ranges, taking on an ultra cycling event, or setting off on your first overnighter, bike adventures open up a world of challenge and possibilities.

Join Bella Molloy, host of the Seek Travel Ride podcast, and explorer Jude Kriwald for a special live event in London on May 14 and 15! Each night will bring together a different line-up of past podcast guests, sharing their incredible adventure cycling experiences. Choose one night or come to both - each show offers new stories, insights, and inspiration!

The evening will include a panel discussion, film screening, and an audience Q&A, where we’ll share stories, practical advice, and insights from the road.

What to Expect:

  • Stories from adventure cyclists - our panelists bring with them a diverse range of experiences when it comes to bike adventures. Some have cycled across the world over multiple years, others have raced across the continent in ultra cycling events such as the Transcontinental and Trans Pyrenees

  • The realities of bike travel - practical advice on navigating the highs and lows, from wild camping and dealing with unexpected challenges.

  • Solo female travel insights - hearing firsthand experiences from women who’ve ridden solo through unfamiliar landscapes and cultures.

  • Alone Across Gola film screening - this award winning film showcases panelist Jude Kriwald’s impressive bike adventure deep into the jungle of Liberia.

  • A live audience Q&A - your opportunity to ask the panelists anything about their journeys, the gear they used, how they planned their routes, as well as gaining advice for your own bike travel.

Whether you’re curious about bikepacking, interested in taking a long-distance cycle tour, training for your own ultra race, or just love hearing real adventure travel stories, this is your chance to connect with a community of like-minded people and be inspired to take your own bike adventures.


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JAMBU - BRAZILIAN MUSIC JAM
May
17
to 18 May

JAMBU - BRAZILIAN MUSIC JAM

Dates: Saturday 17 May

Time: 8.00pm - 12.30am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



A Brazilian Music Jam evening featuring the ace Beloved George Band and guests playing in the round!

AWe're back once again to Peckham Levels in May to bring the Brazilian heat to London!

Hosted by the Beloved George Band, the night will feature live music, dancing, and a chance to join in on the fun.

What to expect:

  • A unique and collaborative music experience, where everyone is welcome to join in on their instruments, small percussive instruments, or just by singing along and dancing.

  • A night filled with the groove and energy of Coco, Ijexa, Maracatu, Embolada, Forro, Baiao, Funk, Soul, Samba, Bossa Nova, and more.

  • Live performance by the host band "Beloved George", a Brazilian fusion band based in London plus a range of special guests!

  • DJ Amar All on the decks during the night spinning the best of Brazilian dancing grooves!

About the Beloved George Band:

Beloved George is a Brazilian fusion band based in London. Their versatile percussion brings together the intense energy of Brazilian rhythms mixed with sounds from around the globe. Popular Brazilian genres such as samba, MPB, baião, and funk/soul set the tropical atmosphere, while the vocals, saxophone, and guitars add a rich flavor that prompts people to get up from their chairs, dance, and sing along. Beloved George is comprised of Danish and Brazilian musicians from various regions who build a bridge between Brazil and the UK with their playful and expressive performances.


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SOUNDS LIKE CHAOS PRESENTS BALLYMAN
May
22

SOUNDS LIKE CHAOS PRESENTS BALLYMAN

Dates: Thursday 22 May

Times: 6.00pm - 8pm

Place: The Auditorium, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS presents Ballyman, a powerful short film by Faruq Adigun, exploring the blurred lines between psychosis and spirituality. Directed by Roisin Feeny and co-produced with VIDEOfeet, Ballyman follows Deji, a young Black man from South East London, as he navigates the city cloaked in his balaclava. As his mental state deteriorates, a new path of self-discovery begins to unfold one that’s as isolating as it is enlightening.

Film Screening
Live Music
from Rezon8 + Faruq Adigun
Small Group Discussions on Black male mental health

This is more than a screening it’s a space to reflect, connect, and vibe. Expect honest conversations, atmospheric sounds, and a cinematic experience that lingers.

All are welcome

VIDEOfeet is a Hertfordshire-based film and video production company that blends artistic innovation with technical expertise in short-form promos, narrative films, artist moving image, and documentary-style film.

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS is a radical youth arts collective based in South East London. We make work that is responsive to our time, creating urgent, accessible, cultural interventions through the lens of our collective. Together we are reimagining the future of our communities through creating new devised performances and developing new diverse artists and arts leaders, employing, supporting and commissioning the next generation of emerging artists and change makers.

Age Guidance: 15+

Content Warning: The evening will include discussions of mental health with potentially strong language. The film contains drug use and explores mental health and psychosis.

Access: This event is Relaxed. You are free to make noise, leave and re-enter the space as you please. The venue is also step-free.


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MIDGITTE BARDOT’S PERSONAL SPOT
May
22
to 19 Jun

MIDGITTE BARDOT’S PERSONAL SPOT

Dates: Thursday 22 May, 19 June

Doors open: 7.30pm - 10pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Our regular night to showcase work from the cutting edge of London's underground performance and art scene is back for another beautiful, messy and full-throated season of entertainment. 

Don’t miss the all-singing, sometime-dancing, spirited chaos of Midgitte Bardot and some special guests from the worlds of Live Art, dance, drag, music, and radical hoo-ha.

Midgitte - the hilarious, subversive drag alter-ego of the supremely talented performance artist Tamm Reynolds - has been performing across the UK cabaret, live art, drag, theatre and club spaces since 2016. Midgitte Bardot’s Personal Spot is an evening of drag, performance art, radical weird stuff, liberation from today’s costly world, and a place for performance to buffer and polish.

The show is Midgitte attempting to find herself whilst entertaining you most of the while. Then acts from the city and beyond (amusing you, titillating some, confounding and shaking others to their core).


Thursday 22 May line-up:

It may be our second season, but the team at Midgitte Bardot’s Personal Spot is still all about bringing you serious talent. Nothing sophomoric about this lot. You’re in for a good one.

SAMRA MAYANJA

Samra Mayanja is an artist-writer obsessed with language, humour, and the illegibility of the body. She is interested in the residue from translations between writing, drawing, film, and performance. Her practice is heavily supported by the instability of these translations and how the limits of each medium give life to the next. Samra’s performances blend physical theatre, sexy-gone-sour slapstick, and poetic monologues, often featuring tender vocal improvisations honed through work with experimental ensembles.

She has performed and exhibited nationally and internationally in galleries and theatres, including Cambridge Junction, The Oval, Centre for Live Art in Yorkshire, Somerset House, Tetley (Leeds), MAMA (Rotterdam), Kampnagel (Hamburg), Transmediale (Berlin) and LIVE Biennale (Vancouver). Samra writes weekly on her Substack P3RFORMANC3 PRINC3SS.

SELINA BONELLI

selina is a neurodiverse non binary artist currently exploring abandoned post-conflict architecture through performance and sound. They often work with found objects and hand me downs and is  interested in how our bodies make sense of things that are unspeakable, uncommunicable.

They explore the spaces outside of language by expanding on a listening through what touch could be to uncover the resonances trapped in ruins, utterances and hauntings.

" i will not have the words for a type of loss that is so distant it is intimate." ALOK from funeral in Femme in Public.

CYRO

Cyro is a punk vocalist, drag king/thing and trans powerhouse who brings strength, beauty and awareness to the stage. Cyro roots his work in the LGBTQIA+ community and draws from queer ancestors within his practice.

Fixture of the London drag and cabaret scene and current co-host of @manupldn, Cyro has performed everywhere from Shakespeare’s Globe to Cambridge Junction to Manchester Pride, and toured up and down the country with Fantabulosa! (a pioneering drag show for young people, 2018-19). Beyond that, he is an actor and is currently touring as part of @betnlevtheatre Remythed (2024-25).

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LOW ISLAND
May
29

LOW ISLAND

Dates: Thursday 29 May

Time: 7pm - 10pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Oxford band Low Island announce their third album, bird, produced by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and due for release May 29th on their own label Emotional Interference. 

The announcement comes with a string of intimate, In-the-Round, album launch parties and a new single ‘spit it out,’ with a video directed by fashion photographer Brian Rankin.

The May album shows will be an opportunity for audiences to experience the music of bird ‘In the Round’ for a string of intimate album launch parties.

Low Island are an independent band from Oxford, UK. Their first album reached #5 in the UK Independent Chart, finding them champions in 6music’s Chris Hawkins (‘beautifully produced’), Radio 1’s Jack Saunders (‘stunning’) and Apple Music’s Zane Lowe ('incredible band…if you were to put together Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Caribou and Glass Animals’). They have been supported across the US' KEXP, KCRW, Australia's Double J, and Germany’s DLF Nova and NDR. Rolling Stone, in an interview with the band, lauded their ‘pop instinct with avant garde ambition,’ with Line of Best Fit describing the band as ‘arena ready.’ They have previously supported artists including Hot Chip, Friendly Fires, Django Django, TEED and The Boxer Rebellion. They have performed at festivals such as Glastonbury, Lollapalooza Berlin, Openair Zurich, SXSW and Prague’s Metronome. 

bird is Low Island’s third album, due for release 29.05.25 on their own label, Emotional Interference. 


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ONEHUB YOUTH FESTIVAL
May
30

ONEHUB YOUTH FESTIVAL

Dates: Friday 30 May

Times: 11am - 8pm

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Welcome to the OneHub Youth Festival!

Date: 30th May 2025

Location: In conjunction with Peckham Levels.

Get ready for a day filled with fun, music, and creativity! The OneHub Youth Festival is the place to be for all young people of Southwark looking to have a blast. Join us for live performances, interactive workshops, and delicious food. Meet new friends, showcase your talents, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

It all starts at 11am and goes through to 6pm in the evening, and you can come to as much or as little as you want. Don't miss out on this epic event - mark your calendars now!


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HECTOR PLIMMER + B. HAWKSLEY
Jun
7
to 8 Jun

HECTOR PLIMMER + B. HAWKSLEY

Dates: Friday 7 June

Time: 7pm - 2am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Long-time friends and collaborators Hector Plimmer and B. Hawksley join us for an evening of in-the-round performances to celebrate each of their respective new releases.

Renowned South London producer, drummer, DJ, and graphic artist Hector Plimmer celebrates the release of his new record "Infinity Mirrors" this year. Written, developed and reworked over the five years since his last LP, his new album explores a wide breadth of human experiences, from recognising love and yearning for loved ones far away, to tackling anxiety and learning to focus on the things that matter. It features an abundance of South London musical talent, including B. Hawksley herself, as well as the likes of Laura Misch, Andrew Ashong, Julia Biel, Tawiah and Marysia Osu.

Meanwhile B. Hawksley’s debut EP “I’ll Be Your Mirror” is her first collection of original music released after years of writing and featuring for other artists under alias Alexa Harley.

Expect an evening of darkly cinematic sounds alongside more upbeat, groove-heavy tracks and moments like a lullaby, made to sooth. These live performances will take listeners on a refreshing journey of slowly morphing sounds, progressing into a moving body of interweaving melodies and rhythms.

About Hector Plimmer:

Since the release of his debut album in 2017, Hector Plimmer has steadily built a career bridging musical worlds and genres, from beats to jazz, broken beat, house, and techno. His music has been championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Benji B, Lauren Laverne, Mary Anne Hobbs, Huey Morgan, Don Letts and Tom Ravenscroft, playlisted by BBC 6Music and supported by Mixmag, Resident Advisor, Crack, Hyponik, Fact and Stamp The Wax. The demand for his talents has also turned him into a prolific remixer, reworking tracks for household names such as Morcheeba and Red Snapper, and rising stars Oscar Jerome and Yazz Ahmed.

Hector Plimmer has collaborated on eclectic projects with the likes of Ego Ella May, Andrew Ashong, The London Symphony Orchestra, Emma-Jean Thackray, alongside his long-time collaborator, the late Matt Gordon. On stage, he has performed at Glastonbury, The Great Escape, Brainchild and London’s Jazz Café and more recently performed a special AI-centred show with Ben Hayes, closing a week-long residency at the Southbank’s Purcell Rooms. The latter was rated so highly by none-other-than Grace Jones, she requested the show be repeated at her long-postponed Meltdown Festival. As a DJ, Hector has been featured on ‘The Lab’ for Mixmag, and played for dancefloors alongside the likes of Gilles Peterson, Kutmah, Alexander Nut, MNDSGN, Onra, Dego, Kaidi Tatham.

About B. Hawksley:

In defining her sound, inspiration from across B. Hawksley’s life and relationships can be heard clearly. Songwriters like Jeff Buckley, Elliot Smith, Julia Jacklin, and Fleetwood Mac, to Greg Mendez, Jenny Lewis and Andy Shauf, provide a strong foundation from which she takes inspiration and projects her own musicality. 

The “I’ll Be Your Mirror” EP explores themes of love from all angles; for the friends, family members and partners, in their successes and their faults. The release was produced by Alex Parish and earns its reflective name as B. Hawksley examines the role she plays in relationships and how that impacts those around her.

 Under her Alexa Harley alias, B. Hawksley has provided topline vocals for drum and bass heavyweights including Hybrid Minds, Monrroe, Deadline and more, alongside features for the likes of Tom Misch, WEI, jacuzzi jefferson, poolsideconvo, El Train, and long-time friend and collaborator Hector Plimmer. 


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TRINITY LABAN SHAPESHIFTER ENSEMBLE
Jun
26

TRINITY LABAN SHAPESHIFTER ENSEMBLE

Dates: Thursday 26 June

Time: 7.30pm - 10pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Trinity Laban Shapeshifter Ensemble x Peckham Levels

Rule Breakers: The roaring twenties and creative pioneers.

America gave birth to jazz, but Paris was the first to hail it as an art.

The creative scene in 1920s and 1930s Paris brought together artists, musicians, dancers, costume designers and writers to form a community who pioneered the ground-breaking artistic developments that defined the twentieth century. From Picasso, Man Ray and Hemingway to Josephine Baker, Isadora Duncan, Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the city gave life shaped the modern age.

Musically, Igor Stravinsky is probably the best-known name – and personality – of the era, with his collaborations with Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes. Tonight, Trinity Laban’s Shapeshifter Ensemble celebrate other pioneers in Paris and the USA that might be familiar or new to you. Arthur Honegger, Jacques Ibert and Darius Milhaud defined music in France in the period, as well as American modernist, folk musicologist and composer Ruth Crawford Seeger in the USA.

Hear their work alongside Stravinsky and a brand new work from one of the Composition students in celebration of this era of creativity.


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CITY ACADEMY: STAND UP COMEDY SHOWCASE
May
2

CITY ACADEMY: STAND UP COMEDY SHOWCASE

Dates: Friday 2 May

Times: 8pm - 10pm

Space: The Auditorium, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Join us for a night of laughing out loud and new comedy as City Academy students take to the stage!

Show your support for the Stand Up Comedy Intensive students as they debut the skills and material they've learnt during their course.

Doors 8.00pm | Show 8.15pm


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CHIMINYO PRESENTS: NRG 6
May
1

CHIMINYO PRESENTS: NRG 6

Dates: Thursday 1 May

Time: 7pm - 12.30am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Chiminyo Presents: NRG 6

Since the sold-out 5th addition of NRG back in November, we have been so excited to see what Chiminyo brings for number 6. And this line-up definitely does not disappoint!

Bringing together some of the finest London musicians from across the electronic and jazz spectrum, they'll come together for one night only to present an evening of improvised groove & spontaneous energy (NRG).

These guys have toured the globe many times over and released music under their own names/projects and alongside many esteemed musicians, including the likes of Tony Allen, Sampha, Sun Ra Arkestra, Gary Bartz, Nubya Garcia, Ibibio Sound Machine, Franc Moody... the list literally goes on forever.

Remember to bring your finest NRG (energy) as these gigs are recorded and released on Chiminyo’s label NRG discs. Head over to the NRG Discs Bandcamp to hear and support the previous albums.


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EXHIBITION: ECHOES OF PRESENCE
Apr
30
to 2 May

EXHIBITION: ECHOES OF PRESENCE

Dates: 30 April - 02 May

Location: UAL Space, Level 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


About the exhibition:

Echoes of Presence is an exhibition rooted in the shared exploration of traces: the subtle, often overlooked marks that shape our understanding of space, memory, and presence. 

As Spatial Design practitioners, our collective research centres on the palimpsest, space as layered, lived-in, and rewritten. Through a workshop with students and tutors, both intentional and unconscious marks were made visible. 

This exhibition becomes both an archive and a collaborative reflection, inviting you into our thought process as we interpret hidden stories and consider how time and touch shape the spaces we inhabit, and how we shape them in return.

Echoes of Presence is the outcome of a collaboration between MA students in Interior and Spatial Design at UAL. Brought together through shared themes in their research, they come from varied creative fields, including architecture, sculpture, product, and interior design each offering different approaches and sensibilities to the exploration of presence and trace.

Contributors:
Amal Chehade, Antonia Fischer, Min Jeong Park, Nutsa Museridze, Sama Al Hamdan


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SEED TALKS: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EMOTIONS - REGULATING YOUR BRAIN & BODY
Apr
29

SEED TALKS: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EMOTIONS - REGULATING YOUR BRAIN & BODY

Date: Tuesday 29 April

Times: 7pm - 9.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Embark on a transformative journey in neuroscience, learning how to harness emotions for a thriving life in this captivating talk with Q+A.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!


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GRIDLOCK #1
Apr
26
to 27 Apr

GRIDLOCK #1

Dates: Saturday 26 April

Time: 10pm - 4am

Place: The Auditorium, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Dance music to break you free from box-ticking and compartment-cramming, getting you off grid and into the culture with up-and-coming talent.

From Peckham to the world, come support the future of dance music before they were big.

Garage, grime, breaks, UK Funky, Jungle - it’s all covered.

Line-up:

  • 10pm - 11pm: Polly Chronic

  • 11pm - 12am: Taro Imai

  • 12am - 1am: Face-esc

  • 1am - 2am: Nala

  • 2am - 3am: Roddy


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EMMELINE PRESENTS: ESS SESSIONS
Apr
25

EMMELINE PRESENTS: ESS SESSIONS

Dates: Friday 25 April

Times: 8pm - Close

Space: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



ESS SESSIONS: EMMELINE/EAVES WILDER/SEREN/HALLE CASZ/ISSA ODYSSEA/FIZA + DJ BABY GUINNESS

The community showcase of up-and-coming talent from women and non-binary people in music returns to Peckham Levels.

Spoken word artist and alternative hip-hop performer Emmeline set up ESS Sessions in 2024, as a community night for female and non-binary musicians to showcase their skills, and discuss their experience of the industry. Emerging out of those conversations was the overwhelming need for a space in London where people could come together to create and perform, whilst being adequately supported. ESS Sessions at Peckham Levels is the group’s first live foray, and will feature performances from 7 up-and-coming musicians and DJs, with a strong interactive and community-driven focus.

Join us for some amazing music going late into the night, and to support a great cause. 

Emmeline:

Emmeline is a singer/songwriter originally from West Yorkshire now living in London, making spoken word and alternative hip-hop. She initially caught the attention of super producer Fraser T Smith (Stormzy, Adele, Dave), and had since gone on to release 3 projects, most recently her mixtape 'Shapes, Shadows, DVDs' with Lewis Recordings. In the past two years she has opened for The Streets, as well as playing Brighton's The Great Escape, and will in 2025 be heading to Austin for SXSW. Her blend of lyrical mastery with sharp delivery, and unique genre focus has gained her over 200 plays on UK Radio, including a live session with BBC Introducing's Emily Pilbeam, and interviews with other champions like Lauren Laverne and Cerys Matthews. 

Eaves Wilder:

Eaves Wilder began songwriting around the age of eight, harnessing an early obsession with 60s soul and jangle pop, and the reverb soaked landscapes of Lush and The Cocteau Twins. Wilder’s inspirations are endless, but it was the riot grrl movement that first blew the doors open for her, proving what was possible if she could just write with honesty and power, letting her supposed imperfections shine. “Hookey,” Wilder’s forthcoming debut EP, details her story so far. Hidden behind dreamy shoegaze guitars and delivered in Wilder’s sweet voice, her lyrics are honest, direct, and deceptively cutting.

Seren:

Seren is a young artist with an undeniable voice and a gift for songwriting. Her music takes inspiration from the best of soul and folk music, infused with a love of storytelling and a keen ear for melody. At its heat her music celebrates the simple joys and complicated vulnerabilities of our ordinary lives.    Seren is already making a name for herself as a talented singer and songwriter. In her short career so far she has performed at venues such as Koko Camden and The Other Songs x Ivors Academy night at The London Palladium, created music for the Mastercard X Brit Awards advert and signed her first publishing deal at the start of 2024.

Halle Casz:

Halle Casz is an 18 year old alternative pop artist from London. Her music consists of a fusion of pop, dance and R&B with lyrics that encapsulate the experience of young women in today’s society. Creating music with upcoming producer Cassell Beats, Halle Casz transforms her poignant lyrics into danceable records. Halle Casz began her creative journey performing in several professional television and theatre productions before honing her creativity into being an artist. Halle Casz made her debut performance at 229 London in Great Portland Street for In The Making presents Inside Track Live. Halle Casz has a unique performance style combining her creative abilities with music, dance and filmmaking.

Issa Odyssea:

Originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, ISSA ODYSSEA is a London based singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist. Rooted in poetic lyricism, with influences of alternative R&B, lofi and indie soul sonics, her songs are layered with distinctively emotive vocal melodies and genre-bending production. Since her debut project in 2019, she’s released a high quality catalogue of songs, as well as directed and produced her own visuals, revealing her unique vision and creativity. Over the past few years, ISSA’s been establishing her place on the live music scene; performing at iconic venues across the city whilst writing and recording new music. Calling it her favourite work to date, she’s set to release her sophomore EP in spring 2025.

FIZA:

FIZA, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from North West London, is making waves with her emotionally resonant vocals, intricate guitar work, and heartfelt lyrics. After gaining recognition through a Sofar Sounds session in Edinburgh, she has performed in cities across the UK and beyond, including London, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles. FIZA is also a regular performer at Sofar Sounds London, further solidifying her presence in the live music scene.

Her debut single, Pieces, was named BBC Introducing Radio Scotland’s Track of the Week, with hosts Phoebe Inglis-Holmes and Shereen Cutty predicting great things for her. The track was also featured on BBC Asian Network, with many calling her a rising star.

FIZA has supported Skinny Pelembe on tour, played at the Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Hogmanay First Footing, and even collaborated with AllSaints for a special London Fashion Week performance. Her talent has earned praise from Right Chord Music, Podcart Music Blog, and The Vinyl District, who named her UK Artist of the Week for her "velvet" voice and a melody that could “melt butter.”

+ DJ Baby Guinness:

Join us for a night of incredible independent music. Don't sleep on booking tickets!


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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PUB QUIZ
Apr
24

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PUB QUIZ

Dates: Thursday 24 April

Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Place: The Main Bar, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Are you ready to slay this fang-tastic Buffy Pub Quiz?

Head back to Sunnydale High for a night dedicated to everyone's favourite teenage vampire hunter. Assemble your very own Scooby Gang as you tackle totally killer trivia for the chance to win a £50 bar tab. The stakes have never been higher!

Get ready for a trip into the Hellmouth as you battle tough rounds based on your favourite characters, demons and soundtracks, that you can really sink your teeth into! What are you waiting for? We have a lot of work ahead of us...

In partnership with Jubel Brewery.

  • Doors open at 7:30pm

  • Quiz starts at 8:00pm

  • Tickets are £3 per person, teams no bigger than 6 people

  • First Place: £50 Bar Tab

  • 20% off drinks for ticket holders throughout the night

  • Food served all evening


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LEFT BOOK CLUB
Apr
24

LEFT BOOK CLUB

Dates: Every last Thursday of the month

Times: 7pm - 8.30pm

Space: UAL Studio, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Everyone’s welcome at the book club that meets up each month at Peckham Levels to discuss a left-wing non-fiction book.

The book being discussed in this meeting will be Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire.

Feel free to come along even if you aren’t able to read the book - it will be used as a jumping off point for a broader discussion.

Left Book Club is a not-for-profit book subscription featuring some of the best radical writing published as collectible editions. You do not have to be a Left Book Club member to attend so bring a friend along!

Join the group’s WhatsApp chat to get the latest updates and vote on upcoming books.


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STAND UP FOR PALESTINE
Apr
24

STAND UP FOR PALESTINE

Dates: Thursday 24 April

Times: 6.30pm - 11pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Join us for an evening of silliness and solidarity with a wonderful bunch of comedians gathering to raise funds for The Rammun Foundation.

The show's line-up includes six very talented comedians lending their voices to raise funds for The Rammun Foundation, who are delivering vital aid to displaced families in Northern Gaza.

On the bill we are delighted to present:

  • Jen Brister - Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, The Weakest Link, QI, Mock the Week. Jen is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written 7 solo shows which she has performed at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, as well as touring extensively around the UK and internationally. Her book, a comedy memoir, "The Other Mother", was published by Square Peg in 2019.

  • Ivo Graham - Winner- 'So You Think You’re Funny?' aged 18 in 2009. Eight sell-out shows including Game of Life, which received nominations for Best Show and Best Joke at that year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Ivo has appeared on Have I Got News for You, QI, The Last Leg, Mock the Week, and Live at the Apollo and been quizzed with varying degrees of success on Pointless, House of Games, Mastermind, and University Challenge.

  • Ayoade Bamgboye - Channel 4 Comedy Playground 'Rise and Shine with Channel 9'. Ayoade has performed at venues such as the Bill Murray, the Moth Club, and at the White Bear Theatre where she performed her hour-long one-woman show inspired by every one-(white) woman show ever performed, titled 'Rubbish and Nonsense'.

  • Rhys James - Roast Battle, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, A League of Their Own, and Live at The Apollo. Rhys is a regular panellist on Mock the Week and has had three BBC Radio 4 series, Rhys James is… Rhys James Isn’t… and Rhysearch; all met with great acclaim and delight by the listeners and critics.

  • Alison Spittle - Wheel of Misfortune, The Guilty Feminist, The Alison Spittle Show, Petty Please, Nowhere Fast, Alison Spittle in Ireland. Alison has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Pointless Celebrities, and as a judge on the BBC New Comedy Awards’. Her first play, ‘Starlet’ picked up five stars from The Sunday Times. Her 2023 show ‘Soup’ had a full sell out fringe run and toured the UK and Ireland. Her 2022 show ‘Wet’ was one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.

  • Jack Barry (our wonderful host) - Feel Good series 1&2, Rose Matafeo’s Starstruck, The Russell Howard Hour, Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes, Catastrophe, Cuckoo, Turn Up Charlie, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Smothered, This is Going to Hurt.

We will also be holding a huge raffle with some amazing prizes to be won, so please do bring some cash!

In silliness & solidarity.


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EXHIBITION: MIRROR OF SOULS
Apr
23
to 25 Apr

EXHIBITION: MIRROR OF SOULS

Dates: 23 - 25 April

Location: UAL Space, Level 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


About the exhibition:

A colourful celebration of identity, creativity, and self-expression, this exhibition showcases a dynamic group of young artists who aren’t afraid to get personal.

The exhibition celebrates queerness, feminism, cultural heritage, neurodivergence, and the richly textured layers of psychological portraiture through reflections and playful explorations.

Using painting, sculpture, video and digital media, these rising voices present a dynamic combination of vulnerability and courage— defying societal norms, amplifying difference and asking the audience to experience the world through a more expansive and expressive lens.


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ANOTHER LEVEL COMEDY SHOW
Apr
19
to 20 Apr

ANOTHER LEVEL COMEDY SHOW

Dates: Saturday 19 April

Times: 7.30pm - 12.30am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Following two sold-out shows, we are pleased to announce Another Level Comedy will be returning to Peckham Levels for another night of hilarious comedy + an afterparty.

Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts with Peckham’s own Paul Certi hosting a line-up of six of the best comedians on the circuit.

When the comedy finishes, the fun doesn't stop as the night moves into an epic afterparty to keep the good times rolling. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter and celebration!

Tickets are limited and likely to sell out, so get booking ASAP. Super Early Bird tickets start from £10 but once they are gone, they are gone!


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WOMEN'S WELLBEING SPRING ART CLUB
Apr
19

WOMEN'S WELLBEING SPRING ART CLUB

Dates: Saturday 19 April

Time: 2pm - 8pm

Place: The Chill Zone, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


This drop-in art session hosted by Mental Wealth London is for women who have experienced challenges with their mental health or identify with the need for some time during the week to engage in a creative activity to help relax and manage daily stressors.

This is a ticketed drop-in session, and you can stay as long as you would like. Please register before you attend so we can keep track of numbers and ensure a relaxing experience with the appropriate resources. If you can't attend the session, please return your ticket to give others an opportunity to attend.

Last admissions will be 7pm to ensure you have enough time to complete your artwork.


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DEEPER INTO MOVIES: SECRETS AND LIES
Apr
16

DEEPER INTO MOVIES: SECRETS AND LIES

Dates: Wednesday 16 April

Start time: 7.30pm

Space: The Auditorium

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


We’re thrilled to welcome Deeper Into Movies back to Peckham Levels for more expertly curated screenings of cult classics, overlooked gems and important contemporary cinema.

An expert observer of unembellished humanity, writer-director Mike Leigh reached new levels of expressive power and intricacy with this exploration of the deceptions, small and large, that shape our relationships.

When Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), a black optometrist who was adopted as a child, begins the search for her birth mother, she doesn’t expect that it will lead her to Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn, winner of the Cannes Film Festival’s best actress award), a lonely white factory worker whose tentative embrace of her long-lost daughter sends shock waves through the rest of her already fragile family.

Born from a painstaking process of rehearsal and improvisation with a powerhouse ensemble cast, Secrets & Lies is a Palme d’Or–winning tour de force of sustained tension and catharsis that lays bare the emotional fault lines running beneath everyday lives.


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SEED TALKS: MOVING FROM ANXIOUS TO SECURE ATTACHMENT
Apr
15

SEED TALKS: MOVING FROM ANXIOUS TO SECURE ATTACHMENT

Date: Tuesday 15 April

Times: 7pm - 9.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Understand your attachment style, learn how to become more securely attached and get confident in connection.

In this talk you will learn about how your early attachment and how you were treated when you were young may be influencing how you show up in relationships now. You may be anxiously attached and acting so fast that the other person feels scared. Or you might be avoidantly attached and waiting so long to reply to someone that they move on. When you have awareness about your attachment style then you can begin to make more conscious choices about your behaviour and become more securely attached.

Once you understand more about your attachment style, you can also notice your nervous system and what happens when you get activated — do you switch off, get disassociated, speed up, flee, fight or fawn? What helps you to calm down, feel your feet and allow yourself to become steady?

Opening your heart to feeling more secure in relationships can be a gradual and ongoing process. This talk will get you started on your journey of stepping through the fear and into a new life. I will share my top tips so that you can begin to make new choices, with kindness and compassion for yourself (and room for mistakes), and ultimately allowing the fullness of you to flourish.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

Cate Mackenzie is an Accredited Sex and Relationship Therapist and works with individuals, couples and groups. She is trained in Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor Therapy, Rosen Bodywork Therapy and Clean Language. She was the Dating Coach on Channel 4’s “The Undateables”, The Flirting Coach on Channel 5’s “The Jeremy Vine Show”, and Sex Therapist on Channel 4’s “Kinky Britain”. She has run workshops in six countries and is regularly on the radio and in the press. She has two podcasts, performed comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe and paints hearts which were sold in 80 countries through IKEA.


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NADAV SCHNEERSON: SHEVA ALBUM LAUNCH
Apr
12

NADAV SCHNEERSON: SHEVA ALBUM LAUNCH

Dates: Saturday 12 April

Time: 7pm - 1am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Drummer and composer Nadav Schneerson comes to Peckham Levels for the launch of his incredible debut album ‘Sheva’.

A night showcasing some of the burgeoning talent of the London jazz scene, curated by drummer and composer Nadav, the evening will be a look into his wide influences and a unification of the bustling SE London jazz community.

Nadav and his septet will be showcasing newer material alongside playing his debut album in full. Hosting the night is UK Jazz community pillar DJ Gordon Wedderburn (GW Jazz), alongside special support and DJ acts (till late) to be announced.

Rooted in jazz, 25 year old Nadav has been on a steady emergence, having played with the likes of Charlie Stacey (Yussef Dayes), Finn Rees, Dargz and being a frequent at Peckham Levels with Steam Down. Nadav has already graced many UK and international stages such as The Jazz Cafe, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Hootananny Brixton, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jassmine Warsaw etc.

Schneerson’s debut album features Afronaut Zu on lead single ‘Juju Man’, fellow Tomorrow’s Warriors alumnus Sultan Stevenson on piano and musicians from bands such as Ebi Soda, Levitation Orchestra and Hak Baker to name a few.

An alumnus of Tomorrow’s Warriors - Nadav has come up alongside some of the finest jazz talent in London, whilst heavily influenced by previous generations of the program - artists such as Nubya Garcia, Joe Armon-Jones and Ezra Collective have paved the way for his path while he individually blends contemporary jazz styles with various influences from around the Middle East.

  • Drums - Nadav Schneerson

  • Keys - Sultan Stevenson

  • Double Bass - George Richardson

  • Trumpet - Sam Warner

  • Tenor Sax - James Akers

  • Trombone - Will Heaton

  • Oud - Ekin Öykener

+ support from Richie + DJ Ayana (Jazzy Sport London)


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FAMILY WELLBEING ART CLUB
Apr
12

FAMILY WELLBEING ART CLUB

Dates: Saturday 12 April

Time: 2pm - 8pm

Place: The Chill Zone, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Relax and get creative with Arts by Kola and Mental Wealth London at this free, drop-in Family Wellbeing Art Club.

Mental Wealth London provide safe spaces for women and families to practice art for mindfulness and wellbeing. Visitors will engage in a creative activity to help relax and manage daily stressors.

This is a ticketed, drop-in session and you can stay as long as you like. Please register via the button above so we can keep track of numbers and ensure a relaxing experience with the appropriate resources.

Last admissions will be 7pm to ensure you have enough time to complete your artwork.


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DEEPER INTO MOVIES: REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
Apr
9

DEEPER INTO MOVIES: REQUIEM FOR A DREAM

Dates: Wednesday 9 April

Start time: 7.30pm

Space: The Auditorium

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


We’re thrilled to welcome Deeper Into Movies back to Peckham Levels for more expertly curated screenings of cult classics, overlooked gems and important contemporary cinema.

Darren Aronofsky’s second film is a gritty and emotionally charged film set amidst the abandoned beaches and faded glory of Coney Island, Brooklyn. Based upon the novel by celebrated author Hubert Selby Jr, the story intricately links the lives of a lonely widowed mother, her son Harry, his beautiful girlfriend Marian and his best friend Tyrone. Even as everything begins to fall apart, they refuse to let go, plummeting with their dreams into a nightmarish, gut-wrenching free-fall.

‘Requiem For A Dream’ is a hypnotic tale of four human beings each pursuing their vision of happiness.


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JAMBU - BRAZILIAN MUSIC JAM
Apr
5
to 6 Apr

JAMBU - BRAZILIAN MUSIC JAM

Dates: Saturday 5 April

Time: 7.30pm - 1am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



An immersive night of Brazilian music, performed live, in-the-round by the ace Beloved George Band and guests.

After a fantastic first session at Peckham Levels back in December, Jambu - the Brazilian Music Jam Session - is coming back South East - for a post-carnival special.

Hosted by the Beloved George Band, the night is a vibrant celebration of Brazilian rhythms. DJ Amar All will be bringing the place to life with a tropical soundtrack of vibrant, eclectic South American rhythms before and after the live set.

What to expect:

  • A unique and collaborative music experience, where everyone is welcome to join in on their instruments, percussion, or by singing along and dancing.

  • A night filled with the groove and energy of Coco, Ijexa, Maracatu, Embolada, Forro, Baiao, Funk, Soul, Samba, Bossa Nova and more.

  • Live performances by the Beloved George Band, a Brazilian fusion band based in London plus a range of special guests

  • A chance to experience the rich culture and music of Brazil in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

About the Beloved George Band:

Beloved George is a Brazilian fusion band based in London. Their versatile percussion brings together the intense energy of Brazilian rhythms mixed with sounds from around the globe. Popular Brazilian genres such as samba, MPB, baião, and funk/soul set the tropical atmosphere, while the vocals, saxophone, and guitars add a rich flavor that prompts people to get up from their chairs, dance, and sing along. Beloved George is comprised of Danish and Brazilian musicians from various regions who build a bridge between Brazil and the UK with their playful and expressive performances.


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NYJO @ LEVELS: LEVITATION ORCHESTRA
Apr
4

NYJO @ LEVELS: LEVITATION ORCHESTRA

Dates: Friday 4 April

Time: 7pm - 11pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Experience the future of UK jazz at NYJO's new monthly residency at Peckham Levels.

Each month, a different ensemble of NYJO Emerging Professionals will work with Ahnansé (Steam Down) and a special guest artist from the SE London jazz scene to create a one-off 45-minute set of original music, followed by an open jam session.

Expect bold, original music, boundary-pushing improvisation from London’s top emerging jazz talent.

With collaboration, community, and creative expression at its heart, this residency will create a space where jazz lovers of all backgrounds are welcome.

Alongside NYJO musicians, opening the series will be special guest musicians from the high-energy, progressive London jazz collective Levitation Orchestra.

Line-up:

NYJO Ensemble:

  • Hani Elias (bass)

  • Jai Patel (trombone)

  • Benjy Sandler (saxophone)

  • Sophie Warner (drums)

  • Olivia Cuttill (trumpet)

  • Jude Lane (keys)

  • Miles Pillinger (DJ)

+ from Levitation Orchestra:

  • Axel Kaner-Lidstrom (trumpet)

  • James Akers (saxophone)

  • Lluis Domenech Plana (flute)

  • Hamish Nockles-Moore (bass)

About NYJO:

Also known as the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, NYJO is an organisation dedicated to making jazz and creative music-making more accessible to early-career musicians, young people, and audiences across the country. Throughout our activity, we seek to create a meeting ground between the established and the experimental – the past, present, and future – to build bespoke programmes which cater to lifelong and new jazz fans.

About Levitation Orchestra:

Formed in 2018 by musical director Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, Levitation Orchestra has earned a reputation as a visionary artistic collective, whose dynamic live shows have built a following which stretches beyond the UK jazz scene and across genres.

The group has developed a uniquely egalitarian approach to creativity, and their “ultimate disregard for any boundaries” has allowed them to create a perfect blend of their diverse musical influences.

Inspirations range from Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra to Stravinsky and Ravel, all blended in the mixing pot of London's heritage of sound-system musics. Expect cinematic landscapes and emotions mixed with all the energy of the vibrant new London jazz scene.

“Boundless talent, vibrant dynamism, and an effortless exploration of genre with ultimate disregard for any boundaries those labels might bring” - Loud & Quiet.

“Collaboration at its best between a young crop of musicians who create something extraordinarily powerful” - Jazz Revelations.


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SEED TALKS: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FETISH AND KINK
Apr
1

SEED TALKS: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FETISH AND KINK

Date: Tuesday 1 April

Times: 7pm - 9.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


A recent study in the UK found that approximately 50% of adults reported having a fetish or kink. Despite their prevalence, they are often shrouded in taboo and misunderstanding. In this talk Dr Lori Beth Bisbey will demystify the topic and answer the often asked question… Am I normal?

Discover the psychological and social factors that drive fetish and kink behaviours. Explore the ways in which individuals who engage in these practices experience pleasure and fulfilment. You will also be given practical steps on how to explore your own desires, communicate with partners and how to deal with any feelings you have around this aspect of sexuality.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

Dr Lori Beth Bisbey is a psychologist, accredited advanced GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) therapist, sex & intimacy coach, author, podcast host speaker and resident specialist therapist on Open House: The Great Sex Experiment (channel 4). She has been working with people for the past 35 years to help them create and maintain incredible relationships that contain exciting sex and are without shame. She specialises in GSRD - which is gender, sex, and relationship diversity (which includes non-monogamy, kink and BDSM) and the treatment of trauma.


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ACTION ON THE SIDE: TO THE DEATH PREMIERE
Mar
30

ACTION ON THE SIDE: TO THE DEATH PREMIERE

Dates: Sunday 30 March

Start time: 4pm - 5.30pm

Space: The Gig Space

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


The World Premiere of our March 2025 short film, TO THE DEATH.

Join the cast and crew and see the film for the first time. There will also be premieres of three Showreel Scenes, recently produced by Action On The Side.

  • 16:00 - Join us for networking, drinks, food, games, and fun!

  • 16:30ish - The screening starts in The Auditorium

  • 17:00 - Join us again at the bar for more networking and celebration


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THE SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN: DISCO SPECIAL
Mar
29
to 30 Mar

THE SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN: DISCO SPECIAL

Dates: Saturday 29 March

Time: 10pm - 4am

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



The South London Soul Train presents a hot, strictly-good-time dancefloor special dedicated to the joyful, euphoric sounds of D-I-S-C-O, DISCO.

Expect anthems and classics, alongside re-edits, rare grooves and re-imaginings of DISCO’s finest joints served up on a weighty sound system by special guest hosts REACH UP DISCO WONDERLAND’S NICK HALKES + DJ DEKAYNE who’ll be entering a good time battle royale with the always hard-hitting DISCO FREAKS. The mission (and they chose to accept it) is who can take you higher at PECKHAM LEVELS.

You’re guaranteed to hear the timeless sounds of Diana Ross, Chic, Donna Summer and George Benson via Indeep, Michael Jackson, Rick James, Gloria Gaynor, Sylvester, Issac Hayes, Patrice Rushen, Osibisa and more explored for maximum soul and dancefloor satisfaction.

DISCO FREAKS

You may already know this, but over the last 10 years, they’ve graced some of the world's most glamorous spots; New York, Ibiza, Bologna, Croatia, Blackburn, Margate and most importantly, their second home in Peckham. You might also be aware of their midweek radio shows on The Face Radio in Brooklyn and Hoxton Radio. Or you could possibly even have a copy of their edits released on the iconic record label Acid Jazz. Your Saturday night service will naturally include disco gems, grooves laden with bass and their favourite sly bangers that only come out for these momentous occasions.

REACH UP DISCO WONDERLANDS - NICK HALKES + DJ DEKAYNE

Legendary DJs NICK HALKES x DJ DEKAYNE will be. dropping 80s boogie, soul, funk, disco and proto-house, evoking the spirit and dipping into the soundtrack of legendary NYC clubs such as Paradise Garage & Studio 54. A night highlighting the sounds that emerged as the 70s turned into the 80s and the DNA of club music as we know it today was being written.

The dance floor awaits!


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THE SIMPSONS PUB QUIZ
Mar
27

THE SIMPSONS PUB QUIZ

Dates: Thursday 27 March

Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Place: The Main Bar, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


"You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is: never try."

Do you remember when The Simpsons was good? Specifically the first ten seasons? Then this is the trivia night for you and your fellow Springfield loving, Duff swilling, shorts eating pals! Our quiz covers all the hilarious antics, characters and guest stars of the hit animated series. From Homer quotes to chalkboard gags, this trip down memory lane is a guaranteed great night out for those who crave a bit of nostalgia and healthy competition. 

In partnership with Jubel Brewery.

  • Doors open at 7:30pm

  • Quiz starts at 8:00pm

  • Tickets are £3 per person, teams no bigger than 6 people

  • First Place: £50 Bar Tab

  • 20% off drinks for ticket holders throughout the night

  • Food served all evening

  • Over 18s only


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EXHIBITION: SEEDS OF CHANGE
Mar
24
to 28 Mar

EXHIBITION: SEEDS OF CHANGE

Dates: 25 - 28 March

Private view: Monday 24 March, 3 - 6pm

Location: UAL Space, Level 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


About the exhibition:

“What Does Justice Look Like Through a Child’s Eyes?" 

Opening on March 25-28th, the Seed of Change exhibition invites you to explore justice from a child's unique perspective. 

Curated by Vivi Gao and Kulsoma Khatun, this free exhibition is part of their Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) Self-Initiated Project at UAL, in collaboration with Never Such Innocence. The exhibition showcases the power of creative expression and highlights the partnership between UAL and Never Such Innocence in amplifying young voices. 

Join us for the Private View, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks while engaging with the thought-provoking works on display. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Private View: 24th March 3pm - 6pm.

Admission is free - come and be part of the conversation.

Artists include:

  • Amber X., 9-11, USA

  • Yuxuan T., 16-18, China

  • Yutong G., 9-11, China

  • Jessica K., 11-14, USA

  • Rihana K., 16-18, Germany 

  • Yeon J., 11-14, USA

  • Quan Y. 11-14, China

  • Mariam K., 16-18, Nigeria

  • Yejin S., 14-16, USA

  • Jimmy Q., 14-16, China

  • Katelyn K., 14-16, USA

  • Younwoo C., 14-16, South Korea

  • Victoria L., 14-16, USA

  • Alex M., 16-18, USA

  • Rihana K., 16-18, Germany

  • Matias K., 16-18, Canada

All artworks are provided by Never Such Innocence.


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RUNWAY (R)EVOLUTION
Mar
23

RUNWAY (R)EVOLUTION

Dates: Sunday 23 March

Performance times: 5pm - 8.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift



Join MJ Eatss at the 'Runway (R)Evolution: Cultural Influence' fashion show, celebrating culture and creativity through fashion and community.

Runway Revolution pays respects to those who changed the fashion industry and society along with it.

Runway Evolution acknowledges the development of the runway over the last 100+ years.

Expect models, clothing brands, videographers, photographers and beauticians from various talent agencies and groups, universities, colleges and businesses, all with the intent of their services being acquired or networks being built.

Lastly, dress to impress...


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SCREENING: STRIPPED FOR TRANSPORT
Mar
22

SCREENING: STRIPPED FOR TRANSPORT

Dates: Saturday 22 March

Times: 7pm - 9pm

Space: The Auditorium, Levels 5 & 6

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Stripped for Transport is a curation of archival footage from Mark’s last winter and summer spent in Lebanon before moving to London and co-edited with Zsowe to present images from places that no longer exist, not in the way they used to. 

Thoughts stripped from the possibility of finding answers to the questions of death, faith and one’s violated access to time and space are met with a score that invokes fear, loss, and a sense of madness.

This is Mark’s first non-academic production, working with Zsowe (Zoe Krynicki and Harmony Vergara) towards an attempt at a cognition of the present social-historical moment and the already visible signs of decay all around.


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OUTCASTS ON THE MIC: CHAAND RAAT SPECIAL
Mar
21

OUTCASTS ON THE MIC: CHAAND RAAT SPECIAL

Dates: Friday 21 March

Times: 7pm - 10.30pm

Space: The Auditorium

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Outcasts on the Mic: Eid Special

Embrace your uniqueness and let your voice shine bright at a poetry night that inspires the courage and creativity of the diaspora.

Calling all the rebels, misfits, and trailblazers! For the first time ever, Outcasts on the Mic is putting on a special night to celebrate Eid in true South Asian style! Expect an evening of poetry, stand-up comedy, live singing, henna, a jewellery stall, and the best desi snacks – all curated for the diaspora.

What is Chaand Raat?

Chaand Raat is the night the moon is sighted, marking the end of Ramadan and the joy of knowing Eid is here. It’s a time of celebration, last-minute shopping, and getting dolled up for the festivities. While we’re hosting this event well before Eid, we’re bringing that same magic of connection, culture, and joy to our stage!

  • Featuring an incredible pre-set lineup of artists

  • No open-mic this time – just sit back, enjoy, and celebrate with us

  • Two ticket tiers available: with food & without

Doors open at 7pm (post-Iftaar), show starts at 7.30pm sharp
Dress code: Bring your desi/South Asian fusion – come dressed to celebrate!

Join us for a night of poetry, laughter, music, and community – let’s make this Eid unforgettable!


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DEEPER INTO MOVIES: SAVED!
Mar
19

DEEPER INTO MOVIES: SAVED!

Dates: Wednesday 19 March

Start time: 7.30pm

Space: The Auditorium

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


We’re thrilled to welcome Deeper Into Movies back to Peckham Levels for more expertly curated screenings of cult classics, overlooked gems and important contemporary cinema.

Mary is a good Christian girl who goes to a good Christian high school where she has good Christian friends and a perfect Christian boyfriend. Her life seems perfect, until the day that she finds out that her boyfriend may be gay — and that she’s pregnant.


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SEED TALKS: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF MUSIC
Mar
18

SEED TALKS: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF MUSIC

Date: Tuesday 18 March

Times: 7pm - 9.30pm

Place: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Ever wondered why music can be so powerful, causing deep emotional responses? Or why you can’t seem to get that song out of your head? In this talk, we will delve deep into the neuroscience of music, discovering how elements such as rhythm, pitch and timbre interact with our brains. A fascinating, yet often understated area of research, the neuroscience of music broadens our understanding of what music actually is, questioning why we respond to sounds in certain ways, and for what reason music is found in every society, across all corners of the globe. We will look at the many parts of the brain involved with music, from our memory to our speech processing and to our emotion and reward systems. We will explore the role of music in evolution, considering questions such as why we make and listen to music. 

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

Dr Marcus Pearce is Reader in Cognitive Science at Queen Mary University of London, where he leads the Music Cognition Laboratory, and honorary Professor of Neuroscience at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he is part of the Centre for Music in the Brain. His research aims to understand the cognitive and brain mechanisms that underlie perception and appreciation of complex auditory phenomena such as music. He has given presentations at the Wellcome Collection and Royal Institution, run a Live Science residency at the Science Museum, and collaborated with the London Sinfonietta to produce a free iOS app for developing rhythm skills called Steve Reich's Clapping Music, described by the New York Times as "maddeningly addictive".


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BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE
Mar
16

BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE

Date: Sunday 16 March

Times: 2pm - 4pm

Space: The Gig Space, Level 5

Access: There is step-free access via a lift


Oi oi! Time for a (family) rave in a car park - this time Pirate-themed with a bass-heavy set from World DMC champion DJ Mr Switch.

World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation Big Fish Little Fish throw the ultimate family events. Their previous Peckham gigs all sold out – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013. For families with 0-8 year olds but all ages welcome. Expect a multi-sensory dancefloor with bubbles, giant balloons and a parachute dance finale.

Shiver me timbers – grab your toddler and a shot of rum and get seriously down on the dancefloor!

‘Reliably excellent’ - The Guardian.

‘The best thing we do together as a family’ - BFLF regular.

‘The best day of my life’ - BFLF 6-year-old attendee.

Six-time Winner of the Audience Choice Prize at the Family Arts Festival Awards. As seen and heard on BBC News, BBC 6Music, PopSugar, Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Glastonbury Festival, Victoria & Albert Museum and National Gallery.


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