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Big Ocean play the Underworld

event date Thu 24 Apr 2025 venue Underworld posted

BIG OCEAN: The World’s First K-Pop Group Redefining Sound and Accessibility BIG OCEAN isn’t just another K-pop sensation—they’re a groundbreaking trio proving that music has no barriers. As the world’s first hearing-disabled K-pop group, they sing, dance, and captivate audiences just like any other top-tier idols—but with an inspiring twist. They redefine what it means … [Read More]

Antoine Boyer (guitar) & Yeore Kim (harmonica) play the Bull’s Head

event date Sat 07 Jun 2025 venue Bull's Head posted

Antoine Boyer draws inspiration from the most authentic sources of gypsy jazz guitar, having studied under masters such as Mandino Reinhardt and FrancisAlfred Moerman. He has toured extensively, gracing stages at numerous gypsy jazz festivals across Europe and the US, and has shared the stage with guitarists like Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre, Raphael Fays, and … [Read More]

Leenalchi European tour at London’s Coronet Theatre + Manchester, Glasgow

event date 04 Jul - 09 Jul 2025 venue Coronet Theatre posted

Sensational South Korean ensemble LEENALCHI return The Coronet for two nights only. Known for their ground-breaking blend of traditional Korean pansori storytelling with contemporary pop, LEENALCHI has captivated audiences worldwide. Their performances are a dynamic tapestry of rhythmic basslines, compelling drum beats, and mesmerizing vocals.​ For these special performances as part of their 2025 European … [Read More]

Danso workshops at the KCC

event date 30 Apr - 21 May 2025 venue KCCUK posted

Explore Korean culture through the calming sound of the traditional danso flute. The Korean Cultural Centre UK is pleased to present a special four-week workshop introducing the danso, Korea’s traditional bamboo flute. With its soft, meditative tones, the danso offers a meaningful opportunity to explore Korean culture through sound, breath, and rhythm. Led by traditional … [Read More]

New talents recital at the KCC: Neul Duo

event date Thu 24 Apr 2025 venue KCCUK posted

For the first performance of 2025 New Talents, KCCUK will be hosting Neul Duo, composed of June Lee (Violin) and Seungyeon Lee (Guitar). Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Neul Duo’s amazing performance this April! About Neul Duo June (Violin) and Seungyeon (Guitar) have been performing together since 2022 and were recently awarded an Artist … [Read More]

Barbican 25/26 classical season to include Seong-Jin Cho artist portrait, plus Yeol Eum Son and Clara-Jumi Kang

posted updated 8 Sep 2025 by Philip Gowman < 1 minute read

For those keen to lock down their diary commitments well in advance, the Barbican has just announced its September 2025 – July 2026 classical music season. For Seong-jin Cho fans, you have four opportunities to see him – including two performances of Chopin’s 2nd piano concerto – in what is billed as an Artist Portrait. … [Read More]

The Rose – Once Upon A WRLD Tour

event date 17 Jun - 19 Jun 2025 venue indigo at The O2 posted

The Rose (더 로즈) is a Korean alt-pop indie band made up of four talented members: vocalist and guitarist Woosung, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Dojoon, bassist Jaehyeong, and drummer Hajoon. Their upcoming album, WRLD, promises to blend familiar early sounds with fresh sonic landscapes and genres. Fans can look forward to country-inspired melodies and themes of reflection and … [Read More]

[Durham] Personal Patterns of Enlightenment: the chant styles of Buddhist monks

event date Thu 24 Apr 2025 venue Oriental Museum posted

Join Durham’s Oriental Museum for an evening talk by Professor Simon Mills of Durham University’s Music Department, entitled Personal Patterns of Enlightenment: the chant styles of Buddhist monks in South Korea. FREE of charge. Booking essential. The Jogye Order is the biggest Buddhist sect in South Korea today, administering over 1700 temples spread across the … [Read More]

Sunwook Kim plays Beethoven at the Barbican

event date Sat 12 Apr 2025 venue Barbican Centre posted

Pianist Sunwook Kim multi-tasks with the high octane Chamber Orchestra of Europe in a concert featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 3 and 4. C minor turbulence doesn’t just colour Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3. It also informs his Pathétique Sonata – the inspiration behind Anna Clyne’s Stride which shadows it with breezy tongue-in-cheek aplomb before Beethoven … [Read More]

Balming Tiger play Koko

event date Tue 26 Aug 2025 venue KOKO posted

One of the most vibrant and thrilling names to come out of South Korea, hip-hop collective Balming Tiger are doing things a little differently. Hailed by The Guardian for their ability to “harness the rough edges of heavy metal with a pop sheen and exuberantly rapped verses”, last year they followed acclaimed debut album ‘January … [Read More]

Hayoung Choi: Wigmore Hall debut recital

event date Thu 10 Apr 2025 venue Wigmore Hall posted

Hayoung Choi, winner of the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition for Cello, makes her Wigmore Hall debut alongside pianist Alim Beisembayev with a strikingly rich programme filled with fascinating contrasts and connections, including three profound sonatas and transcendent miniatures by Webern and Tüür. Programme Anton Webern (1883-1945): 3 little pieces Op. 11 Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Arpeggione … [Read More]

Korean artists at Focus Wales

event date 08 May - 10 May 2025 venue Various venues posted

Jacqui and Hypnosis Therapy will be warming up for The Great Escape by appearing at Focus Wales in Wrexham, 8-10 May. Jacqui (재키) Saturday May 10th, 2025 6:30 pm @ The Rockin’ Chair Room 1 Strutting onto the scene armed with a silken voice & a penchant for sass is KPOP’s latest initiate, Jacqui. Her … [Read More]