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Ichi

19th September 2:30pm

ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, is a one-man band who delights audiences of all ages with interactive shows and workshops. In his playful performances, he combines handmade instruments with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, typewriter, toys & everyday objects. It’s fun, it’s danceable, it’s exciting. ‘What on earth is this?! It`s brilliant!’ STEVE LAMACQ ‘Hilarious & bonkers & […]

Ichi with instruments and speaker cone over his head

Lunatraktors and Masal

10th October 7:30pm

A double bill of “broken folk” duo Lunatraktors and psychedelic groovers Masal, in the intimate and inclusive space of The Nest. Lunatraktors is a double act consisting of Carli Jefferson (she/her) and Clair Le Couteur (they/them). Lunatraktors’ ‘broken folk’ blends Le Couteur’s channelled voices of multiple tragicomic characters with Jefferson’s hybrid of tap dance, flamenco and […]

Past events

Base Frequencies 2026

6th July 1:00pm

Mon 6 – Fri 10 Jul 2026At 101 Outdoor Arts£120 (includes food & accommodation) Applications are now closed for Base Frequencies 2026 Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee acceptance for all suitable applicants. Selection will be determined by a combination of date of application and application form answers. Early application is encouraged to maximise […]

Image of people with guitar suspended midair

Angeline Morrison + Goblin Band

3rd July 7:30pm

Tickets available on the door. A double bill with two of the UK’s brightest folk acts. Angeline Morrison is one of the leading voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances. Mojo ranked her #5 among key voices of 2023 and her album The Sorrow […]

Black and white photos of Goblin Band and Angeline Morrison outside by standing stones

The Noonan Trio

30th May 7:30pm

Matthew Bourne – Piano Michael Bardon – Double Bass Sean Noonan – Drums, Vocals, Composer Sean Noonan is a celebrated New York speaking drummer and composer. He blends jazz rock, improvisation, and rhythmic storytelling, crafting imaginative narratives and seamlessly blending ancient traditions of wandering minstrels with contemporary musical forms. Joining him to form The Noonan […]

Sean Noonan playing a drum with brushes, in a cloud of smoke

Listening Party #17: Celebrating Women

6th March 7:30pm

What is it? We love discovering new music, and the best way to discover is to share. Listening Parties are a space to share the music you’re passionate about. You’ll discover something new, and meet other music enthusiasts. This time we’re thrilled to bring the Listening Party format to the Workshop Cafe. How does it […]