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Hank Wedel to Perform The Time We Share at St John-at-Hampstead, London Cork City-based singer-songwriter Hank Wedel will take the stage at The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead, London for a special concert titled The Time We Share on the 7th of June 2025. Doors open at 7pm with a 7:30pm start time and refreshments will be available for purchase. This unique performance will feature songs from Wedels 40-year musical journey, including tracks that Revd Carol Barrett Ford, Vicar of St John-at-Hampstead, has sung with him over the years. Among them is Speak to Me, a song with deep personal and musical significance. The Story of Speak to Me In 1988, a 25-year-old Hank Wedel, an American-Irish musician, returned to Cork City after two intense years performing on the NYC Irish circuit and the Greenwich Village singer-songwriter scene. Upon his return, he reunited with early-1980s Cork busking companions to form the high-energy rock 'n' roll band Princes Street. The bands 1989 mini-album cassette, The Night John Lynch Lost His Glasses, gained critical acclaim and led them to tour across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Among the albums tracks was Speak to Me, featuring a powerful guest vocal by Carol Barrett, a young Cork City singer at the time. The song was later released as the B-side of Princes Streets final vinyl single in 1990, capturing the spirit of their era. A video of the song can be viewed here [https://youtu.be/Sg32M338ieg?si=Unk3WERiNFdSxKgB]. Fast forward to 2025, and Hank Wedel continues to split his time between Cork and New York, keeping the music alive. Meanwhile, Carol Barrett Ford has found a different calling as Vicar of St John-at-Hampstead, London, yet she still joins Hank on vocals whenever she visits Cork. For Hank and Carol, the concert on 7 June 2025 is more than a performanceits a celebration of the time we share in fun and friendship, and the enduring power of a great song! Speak to Me Official Release For the first time ever, Speak to Me will be released across all digital platforms on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.

House Sensation is back with for our Summer event at The Castle. We have our first special guest, Dave Foster, who has been a DJ for over 30 years, playing Soulful & Uplifting House music. Dave has played at various club nights and venues such as Groove Odyssey, Unique Rhythm, Kinky Malinki, Bar Rumba, Astoria, Brixton Academy, The Egg Nightclub, Herbal, Fabric London and many more. He has been on various radio stations throughout his career, including Ambition Radio, Unknown FM, and Upfront t FM. Dave currently hosts his weekly radio show on House FM every Friday, 8 pm-10 pm (UK) time) called The Soul Sanctuary. On this show, you will find Dave playing the finest in Soulful House music. Recently, Dave has ventured into the world of music production, he has been regularly releasing music ever since. We have our 2nd Special Guest DJ Nick Fernandez who is an artist who has always been drawn to house music's deeper, soulful side. With an innate ability to blend warm, vocal tracks with deep driving rhythms. Nicks sets are a testament to his love for the craft and his commitment to sharing the soul of house music with his listeners. Nick has hosted his Mixed Emotions Music (M.E.M) radio shows on House FM for over 10 years, plus, and more recently, he has transitioned over to Digital Soul Radio. He has built a loyal following, thanks to his unique sound and selections. He has brought his M.E.M vibes to numerous parties and events over the years, working with Groove Odyssey, Makin Moves, Deep Into Soul, and 51st State Festival to name a few, as well as playing at some of Londons most iconic venues, such as Ministry of Sound, KOKO and Electric Brixton. His dedication to the genre has earned him a respected spot in the scene, and he continues to bring the DeepSoulful Vibes of beautiful House Music wherever he plays. You can check Nick out on platforms like Mixcloud. We also have our usual regular DJ's DJ MzTrix, who is the Founder of House Sensation and owner of Just House Just Beats Streams on Mixcloud and Tik Tok and she also hosts her weekly radio show, House Journey, on Deeplomatikk Radio every Saturday from 7pm - 8pm. We also have DJ Colin B., best known for his weekly radio show Soul in the House on D Frontline Radio every Saturday, 2pm-4pm. we look forward to this next event and hope to see you on the dance floor Music on the night will be a selection of Soulful, Deep and Vocal House. Dont forget you can find House Sensation on Instagram as Housesensation5 for upcoming events.

2 hrs 30 including an interval. Age guidance TBC A feel-good queer comedy  The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, the only lesbian choir in the country, are trying to win their place on the Pride mainstage. In a run-down church hall with an OWL (Older, Wiser Lesbian) at the helm, the rag tag choir navigate love, loss, and trying to agree on song choices. But despite their best intentions, they find that harmony comes at a price. This heart-warming musical comedy packed with laugh out loud moments and just the right amount of drama songs returns following its sold-out premiere at Soho Theatre in 2022. Produced by Kiln Theatre, Antic Productions and Damsel Productions. Written by Iman Qureshi.

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Join the North London Youth Orchestra for their much-anticipated summer concert, featuring a rich and evocative programme of English music. Under the baton of Simon Ferris, the orchestra will present Ralph Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 5 in D, a serene and deeply spiritual work composed during the turbulence of World War II. Balancing this profound masterpiece is the delightful charm of Edward Elgars Wand of Youth, a suite of imaginative miniatures based on themes the composer wrote in his youth. Now in their second public performance, these talented young musicians promise an evening of musical warmth, depth, and inspiration in the beautiful surroundings of The Free Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb. A concert of English music that blends the playful with the profound, perfect for both music lovers and families alike.

Jim Norton is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author. He hosts the podcast 'Jim Norton Can't Save You', as well as Sword Fight, the latter of which he co-hosts with his wife Nikki. His comedy specials can be seen on Netflix, MAX, Hulu, and Amazon. In addition to his stand-up specials, he has released 8 comedy albums. Throughout his career he has made multiple appearances on late night talk shows, and has appeared in several tv shows and films, including Martin Scorsese’s, The Irishman. A longtime fan of mixed martial arts, Jim is also the co-host of the official podcast of the UFC, "UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton & Matt Serra". He lives in New York City.