Phillimore Estate Area Guide

Notting Hill Arts Club: In Close are proud to welcome British singer, songwriter and musician Belouis Some for a Q & A session followed by an exclusive live performance. Belouis Some, London singer-songwriter, had worldwide hits in the 1980s with Some People and Imagination. Belouis Some's first album Some People 1985, was recorded in New York and featured Carlos Alomar with Bernard Edwards and Tony Thompson from Chic on the rhythm section. In 1987 Gary Langan (Art of Noise) and Guy Fletcher (Dire Straits) produced Some's second album Belouis Some with hit singles Let It Be With You and Animal Magic. Belouis Some toured extensively in the 80’s including supporting Frankie Goes To Hollywood in the USA and opening for Queen on the Magic Tour 1986. In November 2024 Belouis Some played his first gig in many years headlining the o2 Academy Islington and embarks on tour in the USA in April and again later in the summer with a line-up that includes Big Country, China Crisis, A Flock of Seagulls and General Public. Suported by Baby Brave, and Indie Pop band from Wrexham. Imagine a sound somewhere nestled between Warpaint and Talking Heads, playing classic pop songs with soaring melodies, disco rhythms, gut wrenching guitars and a sonic palette that ranges from echo-laden new wave to distorted post-punk. Presented by Notting Hill Arts Club. This is an 18+ event

Step into the vibrant Notting Hill and experience a unique walking exploration game! This iconic West London neighbourhood is home to antique markets and colourful architecture. Explore the best spots in the area including venues graced by musical superstars and blockbuster film locations from the likes of Notting Hill, Love Actually and Paddington. Discover the history of Notting Hill Carnival and the valuable contributions of Caribbean immigrants. There'll be plenty of photo ops, so grab your camera and come and discover why this neighbourhood has become a long-term destination for celebrities!

Blokey Brummie indie rockers who occasionally show their softer side.

Curated by Verbz, a night rooted at the intersection between Hip-Hop and DnB. Exploring the evolving soundscapes of past, present and future. With an eclectic handpicked lineup of artists and friends, expect a seamless blend of soulful loops, raw energy, timeless rhymes, and forward-thinking beats. Its more than a party; its a journey through the roots, evolution, and next wave of Hip Hop & DnB.

Join us in the idyllic settings of St Paul Church gardens for an evening of the finest fiddle tunes with acclaimed and highly sought after musician Owen Spafford Owen Spafford is a fiddle player and composer from Leeds who has performed for the leaders of the commonwealth states, toured with Giffords Circus and has received a scholarship to study composition at the Royal Academy of Music. His installation Welcome Here, Kind Stranger has been performed at the Rainy Days festival in Luxembourg alongside Sam Amidon, Brighde Chaimbeul and Annabelle Blott and at SeptemberMe festival in the Netherlands. Owen is also an All-Britain Fiddle Champion in the Fleadh Cheoil na Breataine and BBC Young Composer Competition nominee. Equally at home in a traditional session as he is in a free improvisation workshop, Spafford's understanding of the oral tradition and love for vernacular music from around the world enables an inventive and thoughtful musical style. In 2022 Owen released a debut album with guitarist Louis Campbell which Martin Hayes described as a beautiful, moody and tasteful recording that defies classification. The arrangements and playing are truly subtle and the sounds are pristine. The duo allows Owen and Louis to distill their love of traditional and experimental music into powerful, intricate and intimate music. Their music manages to orbit many different sound-worlds from traditional English dance tune to chamber music and post-rock with influences ranging from field recordings, to The Gloaming, Bill Frisell, Ravel and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Alongside the duo, his band The Weaving with Méabh Begley and Cáit Ní Riain explores his deep love for traditional Irish music.

A unique concert in a stunning 19th-century church located in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations. The evening programme includes renowned works composed by ingenious Joe Hisaishi, including My Neighbor Totoro, the legendary movie Spirited Away, Howls Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle in the Sky and others. The programme also includes works by other composers inspired by Miyazakis artworks.