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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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 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 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 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.
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!
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
THE SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN: 14TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Dates: Saturday 26 April
Time: 10pm - 4am
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
A 14-year anniversary special, starting as The South London Soul Train began back in 2011 with your funk/soul/jazz/hip hop and brass-slinging host with the absolute most JAZZHEADCHRONIC dropping it like it’s too damn hot - ALL NIGHT LONG!
Expect back-to-back and wall-to-wall South London Soul Train classics, anthems and dancefloor busters, dropped in earnest and with passion on a mighty rig, for max soul satisfaction. Expect tunes from Marvin Gaye to Michael Jackson via The Salsoul Orchestra, Donna Summer, Isaac Hayes, The Sugarhill Gang, The Rebirth Brass Band and way beyond.
After 34 years at the wheels, this will be JAZZHEADCHRONIC'S final all-night, 6-hour set, so marker pen this date in your diary, buckle up, bust it loose and get ready to dance. JAZZHEADCHRONIC aka MICKEY SMITH has been successfully promoting and DJ hosting his own progressive - eclectic jazz-fused globalistic events for over thirty years. From South East Asia - where he is still known as one of The Godfathers of The Hong Kong Underground scene - to London where he founded The South London Soul Train, The Bussey Building/CLF Art Cafe, Rye Wax, Chronic Fonk and The CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden. One thing’s for sure, whenever or wherever Jazzheadchronic Mickey Smith plays, the dance floor blows up and the crowd always feel it.
Passengers are requested to check their Souls at the Station as this one's for good time party people only!
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).
Afla Sackey (Percussion/Gyile/Atenteben)
Christos Stylianides (Trumpet & FX)
Lewis Moody (Synths)
D'Monk (Synths/MPC/Effects)
Rosetta Carr (Bass/Synth)
Chiminyo (Drums/Electronics)
+ a DJ set from Cosmo Sofi
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).
Co-curator and Host: Midgitte Bardot
Co-curator and Producer: Willy Amott
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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".
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.
2025 SIX NATIONS RUGBY
Dates: Friday 31 January - Saturday 15 March
Space: The Bar & Food Hall
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Our Bar & Food Hall is the place in South East London to catch all this year’s Six Nation rugby!
We’re screening all the 2025 Six Nations Championship matches on 65-inch TV screens dotted across our bar and food hall.
Score a table via the calendar to secure the best seats in the house and then just boot over here in time for the match.
Food will be available throughout from our fantastic traders.
Fixtures:
Friday 31st January
France vs Wales: 8.15pm
Saturday 1st February
Scotland vs Italy: 2.15pm
Ireland vs England: 4.45pm
Saturday 8th February
Italy vs Wales: 2.15pm
England vs France: 4.45pm
Sunday 9th February
Scotland vs Ireland: 3pm
Saturday 22nd February
Wales vs Ireland: 2.15pm
England vs Scotland: 4.45pm
Sunday 23rd February
Italy vs France: 3pm
Saturday 8th March
Ireland vs France: 2.15pm
Scotland vs Wales: 4.45pm
Sunday 9th March
England vs Italy: 3pm
Saturday 15th March
Italy vs Ireland: 2.15pm
Wales vs England: 4.45pm
France vs Scotland: 8pm
DEEPER INTO MOVIES: THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL
Dates: Wednesday 12 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.
Based on Phoebe Gloeckner’s graphic novel and adapted for the screen and directed by Marielle Heller, The Diary of a Teenage Girl charts the coming-of-age adventures of Minnie Goetze, a punchy teen growing up fast in the countercultural haze of 1970’s San Francisco.
SEED TALKS: THE SCIENCE OF ADHD
Date: Tuesday 11 March
Times: 7pm - 9.30pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join Seed Talks for this engaging talk about ADHD, exploring the neuroscience, symptoms, the positives, the struggles + much more. Followed by Q+A.
A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help.
From dopamine dips, hits and myths, how ADHD can present differently in women than men, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person.
This talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Surely, it’s time for the world to alter neurotypical societal standards as they are fast becoming outdated.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!
This event celebrates the launch of ADHD Unpacked by Seed Talks speakers James Brown and Alex Conner. The book contains everything you need to know to survive and thrive as an adult with ADHD.
Signed books will be available to purchase on the night.
Professor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. James is also an ADHD Coach and Mentor and provides training, guidance and assistance to organisations around adult ADHD for his company JBHD Ltd.
Dr Alex Conner is a consultant in ADHD support and education. He was the Director of Taught Post-Graduate Education and a Reader in Biomedical Science Education at the University of Birmingham Medical School until last year when he became a full-time ADHD consultant and coach. He also has ADHD and was diagnosed as an adult.
YOUTH BAND NIGHT
Dates: Saturday 8 March
Times: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Space: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Please note: This event is free for all performers. All other attendees, adults and young people, need to buy a ticket. We are a not-for-profit event, so this helps us to cover our costs. All under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Youth Band Night takes over the Gig Space at Peckham Levels for the first time.
From punk to funk, pop to jazz, rock and metal… come and see bands packed with local talent aged 13-17.
Featuring:
Airplane Mode
Bare Knuckle Babys
Funktion
Lovore
Lucas
Obsidian
Subvergence
Tall and Small
The Permissions
Ultraviolet
And more than 100 teenagers singing and jumping around on a riotous dancefloor.
OWE NOTHING BUT LOVE LAUNCH PARTY
Dates: Friday 7 March
Times: 7pm - 1am
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
ONBL Presents: "Never Forget to Love Yourself" – The Launch Party
This one’s for the community. For the culture. For the ones who move with love.
ONBL - Owe Nothing But Love - ain’t just a brand. It’s a movement. A mindset. A way of carrying yourself in this world. Every piece is a reminder, and this time, they’re bringing it to you loud and direct.
ONBL are taking over Peckham Levels to launch their latest drop: "Never Forget to Love Yourself." And trust us, you need to be there.
What’s happening?
🔊DJ sets all night - vibes only.
🛍️ First chance to shop the new drop - plus unreleased pieces and rare samples you won’t see again.
🎨 A space full of creatives, energy, and real connection.
🚀A moment. A movement. A reason to celebrate. This isn’t just a party. It’s the first look. The first listen. The first feel.
🎟️ Limited tickets—don’t wait.
Be there. Bring your people. Let’s make this one to remember.
AND IS PHI: SONGS FOR LOVE AND RAGE
Dates: Friday 28 February
Time: 7pm - 1am
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Due to illness, this gig has been cancelled.
We will be in touch with ticket-holders to arrange a refund.
A powerful and inspiring force within the South London music scene, Andrea Phillips AKA And Is Phi is making her live return to Peckham Levels for a very special night exploring what it means to have creative freedom, to experiment and hold real connections between audience and performer.
Inspired by time spent purposefully outside of music industry pressures and timelines, and following more natural urges, Andrea will be creating a space where it's ok to be joyful; ok to be angry - embracing both to find harmony in the difference. This is about what's necessary for resilience in being an artist in London today. Come and step inside, and let’s use winter to gather, feel and move together.
She'll be performing with a live band featuring some of the leading lights from the new London jazz scene and brand-new music alongside tunes from And Is Phi’s Twice Blushed EP featuring remixes and re-imaginings of her songs by the likes of Hector Plimmer, Wonky Logic, Marysia Osu, and Footshooter.
The band:
And Is Phi - vocals
Lorenz Okello - keys
Isobella Burnham - bass
Arun Janssens - drums
Nikos Ziarkas - guitar
Tilé Gichigi-Lipere - beats/synths
+ Hector Plimmer - DJ
About And Is Phi:
And Is Phi’s story dots between periods spent living in Norway, the Philippines and England - experiencing joy and beauty battling corruption and violence in Manila, DJing in Oslo, losing her sizable record collection in a warehouse fire before making friends and family in the jazz scene in London. Every story needs a scene, a landscape, an environment; all things Andrea visualises when writing songs. During her time in London she has worked with Steam Down, Footshooter, Scrimshire, Hector Plimmer and collaborated with so many more in the arts and music scene.
Her debut album Double Pink was released by Albert’s Favourites on 22nd September 2023, since then she’s taken her powerful live show around the UK including stand-out appearances at We Out Here, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival and Stroud Jazz Festival.
DEB8LDN
Dates: Friday 28 February
Time: 6.30pm - 11.30pm
Place: The Auditorium, Levels 5 & 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Serious topics, casual environments.
Deb8Ldn are all about bringing serious topics into fun, relaxed settings. They help create a welcoming space for everyone to have meaningful discussions, each time on a specific topic or theme.
If you love meeting new people, talking about issues that matter, building community, and catching good vibes, then this is one for you.
AYLESHAM COMMUNITY ACTION
Dates: Wednesday 26 February
Times: 6.45pm - 8pm
Place: The Auditorium, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join the next informal gathering for locals to meet and catch up on all things surrounding the Aylesham Development.
Aylesham Community Action are campaigning for the Aylesham Centre development to be for:
Local people to be properly consulted.
A development that meets local needs.
A plan that fits well with the character of Peckham.
All Peckham locals welcome! Come along, even if you’re late, or can only stay for a few minutes, all are welcome.
WORKSHOP FESTIVAL 2025
Dates: 26-28 February
Location: UAL Space, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Organised by UAL-wide Academic Support, Intercultural Communication (Student Engagement ) and UAL Peckham Levels Professional Development Studios, this festival invites you to immerse yourself in a dynamic series of creative workshops this February at Peckham Levels.
Ever wanted to craft your own sketch(y) book? Curious about stepping into a live performance? Eager to collaborate with fellow creatives but never found the right moment?
This is your chance to experiment, play and discover new creative possibilities. Led by UAL students, staff and alumni, these workshops will guide you through hands-on activities, including zine-making, deep listening, poetry, sonic objects and more.
Open to all UAL students, staff, and the public - come join us and explore the unexpected! Tickets are free, all welcome.
If you have any questions about the programme, please contact: ccwpeckhamlevels@arts.ac.uk
THE SOUTH LONDON SOUL TRAIN
Dates: Saturday 22 February
Time: 10pm - 4am
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
All aboard the South London Soul Train!
Let the good times roll, as The South London Soul Train fires the engines up to 11 for another night of live and direct music, plus funk, soul, rare groove & disco specialists on the decks.
SLST host with the dancefloor-busting most JAZZHEADCHRONIC will be joined by good time party starters, the righteous, stage-igniting BABEL BRASS BAND (featuring OKAYITSME & LIANA) dropping it LIVE and positively direct over an extended live set.
Formed in 2021, BABEL BRASS BAND has been making waves on the European and UK music scene with their dynamic live performances. They have already delivered close to 100 performances at numerous festivals and venues captivating audiences with their high-energy music and engaging stage presence including Camp Bestival, Boardmasters, Brighton Fringe, Isle of Wight Rhythm Tree Festival, Meatopia Festival, All Points East, London Remixed Festival, and many more. Their original arrangements, gorgeous jazz harmonies, and stunning improvised solos entertain crowds wherever they play! Their performances often include collaborations with rappers, vocalists and DJs. What sets the Babel Brass Band apart from other brass bands is their commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community through their music. They believe that music has the power to unite people from all walks of life, and they strive to make their music accessible to everyone. With their infectious energy and positive message, the Babel Brass Band is not to be missed.
Expect nothing but good vibrations and pure righteous dance floor action. Passengers are requested to check their souls at the station as this one's for good time party people only.
LITTLE BAOBAB LIVE: KADIALY KOUYATE
Dates: Friday 21 February
Times: 7pm - 11pm
Space: The Auditorium, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
The next instalment of Little Baobab's regular African music nights at Peckham Levels.
You can expect two live music performances and the best Senegalese food in London available from Little Baobab throughout the night. Come and join the place for London's African music and food lovers.
This time, it’s a double set by KADIALY KOUYATE, bringing his beautiful kora playing to us with his full band, SOUND ARCHIVE.
LITTLE BAOBAB, London's premiere Senegalese restaurant, have food available to purchase throughout the night including classic Senegalese dishes (Thiebou Dienne, Yassa and Mafe), as well as snacks, juices and desserts.
THE OFFICE (US) PUB QUIZ
Dates: Thursday 20 February
Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Place: The Bar & Food Hall, Level 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
"I guess I've been working so hard, I forgot what it's like to be hardly working" - Michael Scott
Your boss thinks it's time you all return to The Office… and for once, we agree! Take a trip back to Scranton with our trivia night totally dedicated to the cult US sitcom and answer questions all about the employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Can your team make it to the top of the leaderboard? There's only one way to find out!
Get ready to remember all the pranks, life lessons and very awkward banter from the business world of Jim, Dwight, Pam and Michael Scott himself in this fun-filled cafe disco for fans of 'The Office'
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
MAKING WAVES LIVE
Dates: Wednesday 19 February
Times: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Space: The Auditorium, Levels 5 & 6
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Join Peckham Levels residents Finding Rhythms for a night of live performances showcasing the creativity of participants from their Making Waves programme.
Making Waves artists will take the stage to perform their music , sharing their hard work and creativity with a live audience. From soulful R&B vocals to a high-energy Drum & Bass DJ set, there will be something for every music fan.
Making Waves, a flagship project by Finding Rhythms, empowers people leaving prison and at-risk young people to channel their creativity and share their stories through music. Over the course of 10 sessions in their private Peckham studio, participants work one-on-one with a professional music producer to create, record and release original music. Along the way, they hone their skills in storytelling, vocal techniques, beat-making and performance, culminating in a Making Waves mixtape, released on Spotify and Bandcamp.
For some of our artists, this will be their first time performing in front of an audience. We’re proud to create a supportive and inclusive space that celebrates each participant’s artistic journey, no matter where they are.
THE INCLUSIVE FASHION SHOW
Dates: Saturday 15 February
Performance times: 6pm - 10pm
Place: The Gig Space, Level 5
Access: There is step-free access via a lift
Welcome to The Inclusive Fashion Show London!
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating diversity and style. Witness stunning runway displays featuring models of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds, showcasing the latest trends in inclusive fashion. From adaptive clothing to sustainable designs, this event is all about embracing individuality and breaking stereotypes.
Don't miss out on this empowering showcase of creativity and acceptance, in association with global influencer brand Sintillate Talent. See you there!
