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An electrifying live music programme featuring classical music, jazz, theatre, street culture, comedy and improvised opera

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W E L C O M E T O C U B I T T S E S S I O N S , A F R E E M U S I C F E S T I V A L A T K I N G ’ S C R O S S .

This year our programme features a fine selection of artists presented with local partners Tête à Tête, Performing Rights Society Foundation, Tileyard Music, The Roundhouse, Spiritland and classical music curator Anthony Whitworth-Jones.

Cubitt Sessions includes a specially curated series of classical delights featuring the superb London Brass, a world-class classical recital from Alexander Ullman and an evening courtesy of young singers from English National Opera.

King’s Cross favourites Tête à Tête opera return to celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a selection of quirky and wonderful modern shows programmed by Bill Bankes-Jones. In addition, on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August the Devoted and Disgruntled Opera Conference will be held in N1C.

Come along and join us for a musical treat this Summer.

We are proud to be working closely with King’s Cross on Cubitt Sessions as it is so well-aligned with our ethos here at Tileyard, namely that of collaboration. It ’s our reason for being and we can’t wait to showcase some of the music talent that is being incubated just up the road. Community is absolutely key for us and we are so pleased that this spreads beyond our campus.

Nick KeynesManaging Director, Tileyard Studios

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Wed 26 July, 6:30pm

T E S S O F T H E C I R C L E

Catch this refreshing and upbeat slice of rock fused with indie, folk and grunge from an exciting and acclaimed independent act.

Playing tracks from both albums as featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing, Virgin Radio and many more. This is one not to miss!

“One of the best rock album of the last decade” 5 Stars: R2 Magazine

“Not to be ignored”- Mojo

“A very hot act!” – Bob Harris (BBC RADIO 2)

60 mins

www.tessofthecircle.comwww.facebook.com/tessofthecirclewww.twitter.com/tessofthecircle

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Thur 27 July, 6:30pm

R O U N D H O U S E T A K E O V E R

On this Roundhouse takeover stage you will hear from three of our Resident Artists.

Saatchi Sen 6:30pm Purple Cloud 7pm & 7:45pmCouples 7:15pmThe Purple Lights 8:00pm

All of the artists performing are taking part in a 12 month artist development programme at Roundhouse, Camden.

THE PURPLE LIGHTS

The Purple Lights fuse Akeba’s authentic roots reggae beats into Rob’s psychedelic gritty grooves, combining a powerful message, delivered in an electrifying package.

30 mins

COUPLES

Couples are a five-piece hailing from North London, they have already headlined venues such as The Dublin Castle and Proud, Camden. Drawing on inspiration from bands such as The Arctic Monkeys and Mystery Jets, lyrics that err on the boundary between comedy and tongue-in-cheek political comment are set against a backdrop of catchy guitar and drums.

30 mins

SAACHI SEN

Saachi Sen is an indie/folk singer songwriter from London whose songs have been released on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and Deezer. Saachi’s song writing has gained high level recognition, winning PRS for Music’s Lynsey de Paul prize and featuring on compilation albums from Roundhouse and EMI’s ‘30/30’ project and Song Academy UK.

30 mins

Music between sets will be provided by producer Purple Cloud, who recently completed the On Track music programme at Roundhouse.

The Roundhouse Resident Artist Programme offers support and opportunities for emerging artists aged 18-25 to transition from our Creative Programme into the creative industries.

www.thepurplelights.comwww.facebook.com/couplesbandwww.soundcloud.com/saachi-senwww.soundcloud.com/purple-cloud

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Sat 29 July, 6:30pm

L O N D O N B R A S S

A programme of music through the ages arranged for a brass ensemble of ten of the finest brass players in London.

PROGRAMME

Airs & Dances, John Dowland arr. R Harvey

Suite, Bach arr. C Mowat

Slavonic Dance no 8, Dvorak arr. D Stewart

Mazurka - Choro, Villa Lobos arr. R Harvey

Ritual Fire Dance, De Falla arr. E Crees

INTERVAL

Variations on a theme by Paganini, Lutoslawski arr. R Harvey

Caravan, Duke Ellington arr. R Bissill

Lush Life, Billy Strayhorn arr. P Smith

Norwegian Wood, Lennon/McCartney arr. R Bissill

Spain, Chick Corea arr. R Bissill

2 hrs

The performance will be followed by a Q&A with Anthony Whitworth-Jones and London Brass at 8.30pm in a nearby location. Further details will be announced on the evening.

www.londonbrass.netwww.facebook.com/londonbrass.net

© Daniel Bissill

Fri 28 July, 6:30pm

S P I R I T L A N D P R E S E N T S : N E V C O T T E E L I V E P L U S S E A N R O W L E Y D J S E T

We’re delighted to present a live show by Manchester’s Nev Cottee playing with his full band plus DJ support from Sean Rowley. Nev’s latest album Broken Flowers floats with psychedelic rapture and widescreen atmospherics, for lovers of Lee Hazlewood, Spiritualized and Nick Cave.

2 hrs

Spiritland is a cafe and bar on Stable Street, built around the best sound system in the world, with in-depth musical programming and fantastic food and drink served every day from 8am until late into the night.Spiritland. Come home to music.

www.spiritland.comwww.facebook.com/spiritlandclubwww.twitter.com/spiritlandwww.instagram.com/spiritlandSean Rowley DJ set 6.30pm

Nev Cottee LIVE 7.15pmSean Rowley DJ set 8pm

We’re delighted to be one of the programmers of Cubitt Sessions at King’s Cross , bringing our friends Nev Cottee and Sean Rowley to the open stage, right outside our front door for some beautiful live music in Cubitt Square. Pop in afterwards and come and see what Spiritland is all about.

Paul NobleArtistic Director, Spiritland

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Sun 30 July, 12:45pm & 3:30pm

R O S A L I T A ’ S

Fusing beautiful rhythms from across Latin America and Africa, Rosalita’s cross borders and boundaries through sound. From lively samba reggae to sweet flute lines, it’s the perfect soundtrack to a summer’s afternoon.

Audiences can expect original compositions woven from the rhythms of coco, samba, cumbia, funk and more. Songs in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

All inspired by the band’s shared love of Brazilian and Latin music and personal histories, which stretch from the UK to Ecuador and Colombia.

Featuring Ramon Fernandez, Mac Dendê, Sally McPherson, Alberto Ramon and guests.

30 mins

Sun 30 July, 1:30pm

J O H N H E G L E Y : P E A C E L O V E A N D P O T A T O E S

The former Keats House (London Borough of Camden) resident poet performs from his new paperback edition published on this day. Singing and speaking verses which centre upon his family life and heroes, two of the pieces are about John Keats. Suitable but not devised for 9 year olds (and 8 year olds wearing spectacles).

‘Awesomely mundane’ - The Independent

‘Marvellous, joyful fun’ - The Telegraph

‘An incurable entertainer’ - The Guardian

‘Makes little sense’ - Luton News

60 mins

www.johnhegley.co.ukwww.facebook.com/John.Hegley

Hopscotch by Robert Bermingham and Richard RobinsonPhoto by Neil Walker, SVA

Sun 30 July, 12pm & 2:45pm

J O N H I C K S : D E A D P A N P R O P B A S E D C O M E D Y A N D S P E E D P A I N T I N G

Jon has been creating his artistic oddities since 2000.

Origami, spoon bending, magic chalk, tea making, deadpan comedy, a dusting of audience participation and dexterously executed outsized artworks, all to a killer soundtrack.

As a performer Jon has travelled the world, this is his flagship “street” show.

Dynamic, funny, enthralling, stylish, and astounding.

Seeing is unbelieving.

“Sensational” - The Stage

“Always a Winner” - Angus MacKechnie – National

“Tombstone-faced rocker Jon Hicks works wonders with paintbrushes.” - Bruce Dessau - Evening Standard

30 mins

www.thejonhicks.comwww.facebook.com/jon.hicks.3766

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Wed 2 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: SURPRISE PACKAGE

To celebrate 20 years of producing surprises and delight, as part of Tête à Tête’s set of Cubitt Sessions performances, the company bring their own surprise performance, specially created for this one evening. Expect laughter, joy, glorious music, brilliant work and Tête à Tête’s hallmark theatricality.

30 mins

www.tete-a-tete.org.ukwww.facebook.com/Teteateteoperawww.twitter.com/Teteateteoperawww.instagram.com/operateteatete

Thur 3 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: HUMMUS

A man is stuffing himself on his favourite Middle-Eastern dish. Gradually memories of a massacre come back to haunt him.

Opera Lab Europe bring this new staging of Zad Moultaka’s a cappella opera to London direct from performances in Lisbon.

30 mins

www.musicanafabrica.com/hummuswww.maxhoehn.com/opera-lab-europewww.zadmoultaka.comwww.facebook.com/Zad-Moultaka-429172523837018/

Fri 4 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON, PREVIEWING MATERIAL FROM DEBUT ALBUM DUE FOR RELEASE IN OCTOBER 2017

Singer, songwriter, cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a rare exception to the rule that classical and contemporary music cannot successfully co-exist. Graduating with a first from the Trinity Laban and the Manhattan School of Music, she has toured with Anoushka Shankar, Courtney Pine, recorded with Akala and composed for the London Symphony Orchestra. The twist is her winning the acclaimed amateur night at the Apollo in Harlem, gaining a MOBO award nomination and getting airplay on BBC Radio 1 & BBC 1Xtra. Able to straddle both worlds effortlessly because of her musical prowess, non-compromising lyrics and ability to deftly reinterpret songs on the cello. She is the definition of eclectic soul.

(EPs: Truthfully & Black Panther) Debut album due Autumn 2017

40 mins

www.ayannamusic.comwww.facebook.com/AyannaWJ www.twitter.com/AyannaWJ www.instagram.com/AyannaWJ www.youtube.com/AyannaWJ

Programming our Cubitt Sessions for the visionary King’s Cross has been a highlight of the last 20 years with Tête à Tête; never before have we seen our work reaching such buzzy, diverse, engaged and delighted audiences.

Bill Bankes-JonesArtistic Director, Tête à Tête

Tue 1 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: IMPROPERA - CUBITT’S MUSE

Impropera dips into its collective experience drawn from London’s West End, the Edinburgh Fringe and travels across Europe to surprise and delight audiences with their fast paced, highly skilled improvised opera show, sharing their musicianship, agile wit and ingenious storytelling.

Aardvarks and aria, tragedy and comedy - you decide there and than as the company responds to suggestions from the audience. Come completely unprepared - anything is possible and everyone is welcome.

60 mins

www.impropera.co.ukwww.facebook.com/impropera

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Sat 5 Aug, 6:30pm

A L E X A N D E R U L L M A N : C L A S S I C A L P I A N O R E C I T A L

Born in 1991 in London, Alexander studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, and the Royal College of Music where he is now the Benjamin Britten Piano Fellow. In 2011 he won 1st Prize at the Liszt Competition in Budapest.

Alexander has given concerts across Europe, Asia and America. This season he returns to Wigmore Hall, appears in the Nottingham International Piano Series, and makes his debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Further afield he tours throughout Argentina, Columbia and China.

1 hr 45 mins

PROGRAMME

JS BACH: Toccata in C minor BWV 911

SCHUMANN: Papillons, Op.2

LISZT: Mephisto-Walzer no.2, S515

LISZT: Csárdás, S225/1

INTERVAL

LISZT: Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude, S173/3

STRAVINSKY: The Firebird (arr. Guido Agosti)

www.ycat.co.uk/artist/alexander-ullmanwww.facebook.com/ycatrust

Tue 8 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: MUZIEKTHEATER TRANSPARANT - CLARON & FRIENDS

We are delighted that Muziektheater Transparent, the Low Countries’ premier new opera company and the bewitching soprano Claron McFadden are returning to Cubitt Sessions with a new cabaret-style performance devised especially for us.

40 mins

www.transparant.be/enwww.facebook.com/muziektheater.transparant

Wed 9 Aug, 6:30pm

TÊTE À TÊTE PRESENTS: JUICE VOCAL ENSEMBLE WITH ROSHI FEAT. PARS RADIO

Unusual three-part a cappella meets Roshi’s Welsh-Iranian torch songs and electronica from Pars Radio. Juice Vocal Ensemble mix classical, folk, pop and improvisation, including a unique take on a pop song or two! Roshi’s experimental folk-pop explores themes including her Iranian heritage and London life, with vocal effects, loops, field recordings and atmospheres.

45 mins

www.juicevocalensemble.netwww.roshi.biz/about.html www.facebook.com/juicevocalensemble www.facebook.com/Roshi-Featuring-Pars-Radio-109081592499867 www.twitter.com/juicevocalwww.twitter.com/RoshiNahesiwww.instagram.com/juicevocal

© Kaupo Kikkas

© Morag Galloway

I am thrilled to be working again as programmer of the classical concerts in Cubitt Sessions, as , each year, the King’s Cross area becomes more and more the place to be in London.

Anthony Whitworth-Jones

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Thur 10 Aug, 6:30pm

F R A N K Y A N D T H E B R I T Z : B O R D E R L I N E

In a Cabaret style, François Testory performs an eclectic and unexpected repertoire of songs from Purcell to Rock’n Roll, Argentinian Tango, Piaf, Richard Wagner, Jefferson Airplane, Marc Almond and Kurt Weill.

François Testory is a multi faceted performer who has worked with the likes of the Lindsay Kemp Co., DV8, Punch Drunk, Gecko Physical Theatre, sung in opera, musicals, early music ensemble Graindelavoix and bands such as Coil, Von Magnet and Laniakia.

60 mins © Manuel Vason

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Fri 11 Aug, 7:15pm

T I L E Y A R D M U S I C P R E S E N T S : S O N D R

SONDR are a DJ/producer duo signed to Ultra/Sony Records. YK and Lorenzo are both accomplished writers and producers in their own right and together they are making some serious waves in the EDM world.

Their debut single, “Surviving” featuring Joe Cleere, has amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify and has gone gold in Sweden. Their second single, “Live Love Learn” featuring Peg Parnevik, has 8 million streams and counting. Look out for new music coming soon!

30 mins

www.facebook.com/sondrofficialwww.twitter.com/sondrofficialwww.instagram.com/sondrofficial/www.soundcloud.com/sondrofficial

Fri 11 Aug, 6:30pm

T I L E Y A R D M U S I C P R E S E N T S : T I G G I H A W K E

A gifted wordsmith, Hawke draws from her own life and experiences to craft gloriously colourful pop music. Her ability to nail a feeling and crystallise a sense of drama has drawn early comparisons to Taylor Swift and Ellie Goulding. Hot on the heels of the success of her Burn Notice EP and single “Neon Dancer” (for which the stunning video premiered on The Official Charts), Tiggi Hawke’s upcoming single “Dangerous Behaviour” is a collaboration with Dutch superstar DJ and producer Mike Mago.

30 mins

www.facebook.com/TiggiHawke/www.twitter.com/TiggiHawke www.soundcloud.com/tiggi-hawke

We are super proud to be involved as a curator for Cubitt Sessions this year. It ’s the start of an exciting partnership between Tileyard Music and King’s Cross and a wonderful platform for us to share with the local community some of the outstanding talent we represent.

Charlie ArmePartner, Tileyard Studios

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Sat 12 Aug, 6:30pm

A R T I S T S F R O M E N G L I S H N A T I O N A L O P E R A : A R O U N D T H E W O R L D I N 8 0 M I N U T E S : A N O P E R A T I C G R A N D T O U R

Four of Britain’s most outstanding young singers, all associated with English National Opera, join forces to present an evening travelling the globe with some of the world’s greatest music. Rhian Lois, Samantha Price, Nicky Spence, Charles Rice and pianist Chris Hopkins present a fun, exciting, moving, virtuosic programme of opera, musical theatre and song from across the world, with some old favourites and new discoveries, from America to Asia, Bernstein to Bizet.

1 hr 30 mins

The performance will be followed by a Q&A with Anthony Whitworth-Jones and the young artists at 8.30pm in a nearby location. Further details will be announced on the evening.

www.eno.orgwww.chrishopkins.euwww.facebook.com/englishnationaloperawww.twitter.com/E_N_O www.twitter.com/chopkinspiano www.twitter.com/rhianlois www.twitter.com/SamJeanPrice www.twitter.com/nickythespence

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Sun 13 Aug, 12pm

E V E L Y N G L E N N I E : P I E C E F O R D A N C E

Evelyn Glennie, doing what she does best, performing James Keane’s ‘Piece for Dance’.

As King’s Cross Musician in Residence, Evelyn will bring her own percussive sound world to the public with her stimulating, highly energized, rhythmic, athletic performance of this brilliant technical piece.

Throughout the residency Evelyn is asking the public to share their favourite sounds but now it is her turn to give something back.

Using her very own inimitable style the date is a must for those who like to experience percussion at its best.

30 mins

www.evelyn.co.ukwww.facebook.com/Dame-Evelyn-Glennie-132939392348/www.twitter.com/DameEvelyn

© James Wilson

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Sun 13 Aug, 1pm & 3:15pm

T H E T I D E S

A unique collection of performers bring their wide experience from theatre, touring and clubs in the UK and around the world to the stage headed up by vocalist Hayley and drummer Dessie.

30 mins

www.facebook.com/The.Tides.the.bandwww.youtube.com/user/TheTidesTheBand

Sun 13 Aug, 12:30pm & 2:30pm

P A N G O T T I C : T H I N G A M A B O B

With an internationally renowned blend of circus, invention and humour, PanGottic brings to life a giant ball slinging, self exploding piece of handcrafted gadgetry, inspired by the famous Rube Goldberg machines and Heath Robinson contraptions. Be part of the mayhem as our intrepid inventor risks nerve wracking failure to bring you one perfect chain reaction… with a little help from his little assistant.

PanGottic is an award winning British/Israeli company founded in 2008 by Matt Pang and

Revital Gottshalk, graduates of Circomedia, Bristol. The company’s work blends circus and audience interaction with laugh out loud humour and tight choreography. PanGottic’s shows have been performed at theatres and festivals in over 15 different countries.

40 mins

www.pangottic.comwww.facebook.com/pangottic www.twitter.com/PanGottic

© Ashley Bird

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Getting here - couldn’t be simpler.

BY TUBE

Just 5 minutes walk from King’s Cross underground, served by the Northern, Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan, Victoria and Hammersmith and City lines.

BY BUS

The King’s Cross area is served by the following bus routes: 10, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476

L E W I S C U B I T T S Q U A R E

Handyside Street, King’s Cross, London N1C 4AY

R E S T A U R A N T S

Caravan

Dishoom

Drake and Morgan

German Gymnasium

Grain Store

Granger & Co.

Kimchee

Plum + Spilt Milk

The Greek Larder

The Lighterman

Vinoteca

B A R S

Foyer Bar

GNH Bar

Spiritland

Waitrose Wine Bar

C A F É S

Maple & King’s

Notes Coffee

Ruby Violet

Skip Garden Café

Yumchaa

Come and enjoy a drink on Lewis Cubitt Square before the show. Bar open from 5.30pm, Tuesday–Saturday.

With new eateries and bars opening all the time, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste and pocket. Here’s a flavour of the restaurant and bar scene at King’s Cross.

Wed 26 July Tess Of The Circle - 6:30pm

Thur 27 July Saachi Sen - 6:30pm

Purple Cloud - 7pm & 7:45pmCouples - 7:15pm

The Purple Lights - 8pm

Fri 28 JulyNev Cottee live plus

Sean Rowley DJ set - 6:30pm

Sat 29 JulyLondon Brass - 6:30pm

Sun 30 JulyJon Hicks - 12pm & 2:45pm

Rosalita’s - 12:45pm & 3:30pmJohn Hegley - 1:30pm

Tue 1 AugImpropera - 6:30pm

Wed 2 AugSurprise Package - 6:30pm

Thur 3 AugHummus - 6:30pm

Fri 4 AugAyanna Witter-Johnson - 6:30pm

Sat 5 Aug Alexander Ullman - 6:30pm

Tue 8 Aug

Muziektheater Transparant - 6:30pm

Wed 9 AugJuice Vocal Ensemble with Roshi

feat. Pars Radio - 6:30pm

Thur 10 AugFranky and the Britz - 6:30pm

Fri 11 AugTiggi Hawke - 6:30pm

SONDR - 7:15pm

Sat 12 AugArtists from English National Opera:

Around the World in 80 minutes: An Operatic Grand Tour - 6:30pm

Sun 13 AugEvelyn Glennie - 12pm

PanGottic - 12:30pm & 2:30pm The Tides - 1pm & 3:15pm

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All information correct at time of going to print. Programme and times subject to change in the event of wet weather.