The Waiting Room

We’re excited to welcome the incredibly talented VisionV to London on May 17 as he brings his unique sound to The Waiting Room. Support on the night comes from Hyzteria and Loek. Tickets available now via Dice…

We’re happy to announce that the incredible RY-GUY and FALSE FUTURES will be playing a free entry live show for us on Friday May 2nd. You can RSVP for your free tickets now via dice…

Two’s a Crowd, Three’s a Party...

Join us for a special show from on decks and find your rhythm in a plethora of dance music.

A key part of , Reek0 is genuinely one of the most talented artists we know, a rapper, producer, DJ, and true innovator carving out his own sound.

A melting pot of Funk, Soul, House and Garage, this one hits every pallet for a dance music lover.

Saturday 22nd February RUMOURS take over the Waiting Room with SOUL MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG.

Special guest DJs Ivor Jones, Valentina Savio, Taylor Woodwood & Resident Rhys Webb play a euphoric mix of underground 70s & 80s Soul, Disco, Funk and Boogie all on original vinyl 10.30pm - 3.30am

CŒUR À L’INDEX deal in a sound that will make your knees weak and heart melt from the very first note to the last. Fragile pop songs for people who love C86 as much as they love power pop and punk, but who also have a soft spot for French Chanson from the 60’s onwards. An instant sugar rush with a bubblegum flavour of a band bought up on a diet of GIRLS AT OUR BEST, DOLLY MIXTURE and CHIN CHIN but also ELLI ET JACNO, LOUISE FERRON or RENAUD from who they lifted their album tittle. Part of a new wave of bands like ALVILDA and RIBBON STAGE their debut LP has bounce, it’s upbeat and it’s the perfect calling card.

Support comes from London combo Middleman who are taut and angular with hints of DC punk and Mission of Burma.

Secrecy make their debut performance. Every member has been in well known bands in London.

Launching his new EP DJ Breathing Exercise will be bringing a heavy line up to the waiting room tonight to celebrate.

Opening the bill will be SCAR, expect anything deep and dark from the AIRD Tapes and Kindred head who will melt the floor with Leftfield selections.

DJ Breathing Exercise will be bringing high octane Electro and Breakbeats certain to put you through your paces. Expect DJBE bits new and old.

Closing the bill will be SKARI with percussive and bass heavy cuts, he'll bring continuing the energy till the morning rises.

It's the last Pop Never Dies for the foreseeable at The Waiting Room tonight

Heatwave Magazine are back in the basement on 24th February with Memphis quartet The Sleeveens playing their first ever UK show complete with earworm melodies and screaming guitars. Joining them is Nottingham's punk/powerpop rock N roller's TV Crime playing their first London gig since 2021!

Tickets:
https://wegottickets.com/event/647593

Groovy Scooby is a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community, hosted by FUFM to mark the launch of their debut magazine. This immersive event blends the electrifying sounds of indie pop with the jazzy soul of live performances from rising stars like Soulpilled, Chunky, and Joseph Bell. It’s a night where creativity and connection take center stage, offering guests the chance to experience groundbreaking artistry and build meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals.

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Groove into Groovy Scooby! Celebrate FUFM's magazine launch with live indie-jazz performances, creative vibes, and community connections.

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Secret Friend Records presents the first in a series of semi-regular nights celebrating great artists and friends of the label.

John MOuse is celebrated for his inventive blend of witty, sel-aware indie-pop, alternative rock, and more recently, electronic music, becoming a distinctive voice in the Welsh and UK indie music scenes.

Recent releases have seen John MOuse exploring darker, more experimental electronic sounds, expanding his sonic palette with synthesizers, drum machines, and atmospheric production drawing comparisons to artists like LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip while maintaining his uniquely Welsh sensibility.

Catch him at The Waiting Room on 23rd April for what will be anything but predictable...
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After selling out her first show in just 4 hours we've added a second date with Parisian singer Claudia Isaki!

Raised in the Parisian suburbs, Claudia Isaki began singing at an early age and developed an interest in songwriting at 13 after discovering folk music. Her diverse musical influences, including gospel, R&B, and French variété, have shaped her distinctive sound. By 17, Claudia was performing at open mics across Paris, cultivating her passion for live music.

Tickets are flying for this second date so don't miss out!
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BRITLAND Presents: Bruza’s Headline Show 🎤🔥

📅 Saturday 11th January 2025
📍 The Waiting Room, Stoke Newington
⏰ 8pm-late

Bruza will be performing live on mic joined by:
🎶 More Fire Crew, Miles Dare plus some very Special Guests!
🎧 DJ's DOK, Spooky, Silencer and J Beatz!

Tickets: https://thewaitingroomn16.com/

Evil Speaker Records presents a night of punk and hardcore live at The Waiting Room next Thursday with Middleman, Hellscape and Scab followed by DJ's upstairs until late.

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Middleman:
London 4-piece, Middleman merge sharp catchy melodies and striking tension, creating music with depth and emotion. Their influences are clear: the tight, chord-heavy song structures of The Wipers, a rock ‘n roll looseness and wail of the Replacements and even some Neil Young inspired distorted leads. However, they breathe a freshness and personality into these songs making it their own.

Hellscape:
A zero sum unity of assured destruction, bound and drawn. An ostinato interrupted by a intense bellow and rhythmic violence. FFO Rudimentary Peni, Tales of Terror, TSOL, Amebix, Annie Anxiety, Mad are Sane etc etc

Scab:
Hailing from the seaside town of Portsmouth, SCAB represent the peaceful and quaint image of a decrepit whale carcass washed up on the shore. SCAB's sounds pays homage to the very best of late 80s UK Hardcore, Crust and Grindcore - think NA**LM DEATH meets EXTREME NOISE TERROR meets DOOM meets early HERESY.

Genre bending, Idioteque and company return with support from singer-songwriter Cal & turntablist Zio Sica at the end of January. Don't sleep on tickets!

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SATURDAY MATINEE!
A supergroup from Melbourne Australia playing high octane rock n roll to melt your face off, it's LOOSE LIPS!

First The Prize and The Unknowns joining forces to form a new project with Chubby and the Gang playing p***y power pop meets '70s pub rock 'n' roll, and it's executed to perfection.

Set time 12.30pm
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