Neasden Area Guide

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There is no more natural a successor to the great Johann Strauss than André Rieu. The Dutch conductor, violinist and composer has taken many cues from the revered Austrian, dedicating his career to recreating the romance and ambiance of a classic Strauss performance, earning his position as the new Waltz King. Rieu’s charm-laden performances and chart-topping records have brought classical music firmly into the mainstream, reaching the top of the charts in Australia with 2008’s Waltzing Matilda and in the UK with 2011’s And The Waltz Goes On, featuring a composition by actor Anthony Hopkins. Over a storied career, Rieu has performed for heads of state and royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II, and shared stages with artists from Lou Bega to Trini Lopez.

One of the brightest new names to have emerged full-grown on the country's folk scene in recent years FOLK RADIO UK Odette Michell is an award-winning British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a rich foothold in the folk tradition. Odette Michell will be releasing her much-anticipated second studio album The Queen of the Lowlands with a very special limited capacity album launch at Heath Street Baptist Church, London on the 11th June. The album was recorded and produced by four-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee Stu Hanna (Megson), and features some extremely special guests, including duets with Ninebarrow, Calum Gilligan and Daria Kulesh; as well as notable musical contributions from Chris Leslie (Fairport/Albion Band); Phil Beer (Show of Hands); Lukas Drinkwater, and Vicki Swan. Odette will be accompanied at the launch event by multi-instrumentalists Phil Beer (Show of Hands) on fiddle and Stu Hanna on mandolin and backing vocals. The Queen of the Lowlands is an entirely self-penned album that expertly weaves tales of both the personal and the historical. Captivated by the true story of the Queen of the Netherlands the hero ship that rescued and repatriated many thousands of soldiers during WW1; Odette delves into both our collective history and her own personal history to bring forth an album that truly captivates, informs and enchants in equal measure. Dont miss this very special album launch gig!!

Presented by Disorder one of London's hottest indie clubnights comes a series of special Oasis Wembley aftershow parties at Crystal Club, 1 minute walk from Wembley Stadium. Join us where we'll be spinning Oasis, Britpop and 90's Hits unitil the early hours to celebrate the return of one of Britain's most loved and influencial bands of all time straight after their Wembley stadium shows (excluding Wed 30th July). So don't go away, say that you'll stay, beat the transport queues and crowds heading home to join us for a Champagne Supernova at Shakermaker (Crystal Club, 1 South Way, Wembley HA9 0HB) 18+ (Bring ID) 10:30pm-3am Unofficial Aftershow Party Presented by Disorder. This is an 18+ event

Join them for this intimate evening as they take you on a journey through the songs of Leonard Cohen, into the transcendent depths of human emotion.