Woodburner folk keep flame lit on acoustic sessions
The Tuesday acoustic night has grown from its origins in the basement of a derelict pub
Music
London Gypsy Orchestra in brass section sponsorship appeal
Gypsy orchestra needs sponsors to help a young musician learn rare instrument
Dalston prepares for Land of Kings festival
No longer an inside job as annual festival adds outdoor locations
The Light Surgeons set to operate live at the Hackney Empire
The audio-visual collective will play Malaysia inspired show this month
Discover Dudamel at the Barbican – review
World renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel urged Hackney musicians to play with passion during an open rehearsal of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet
All sistemas go – Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel leads the LA Philharmonic for a residency at the Barbican
Kate Nash – Girl Talk
Russell Parton reviews the new album of songwriter and Hackney resident Kate Nash
Pioneers of electronic music
Hackney venues to host festival celebrating influential figures in electronic music
Steve Pretty – mining for success
Trumpeter Steve Pretty on the Hackney Colliery Band, his ‘portfolio career’ and plans for the year ahead
Eight Days A Week – Fades to Valentine pink
Punk rock outfit The Fades get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with double A-side single
Field Day gets its acts together
Victoria Park’s annual Field Day festival is looking an increasingly enticing prospect for the May bank holiday, with a new set of acts now confirmed
Post War Years to release new album Galapagos
Hackney band Post War Years have put their past as hard- up musicians behind them with a new album
Sasha Ilyukevich – a reluctant protest singer
Belarusian folk singer who challenged ‘Europe’s last dictator’ gets an unexpected response
Victoria Hume – songs of the psyche
Victoria Hume explores complex mental conditions using music
Sounds from the vault – The Helmholtz Resonators
Eccentric local act The Helmholtz Resonators return with a new EP entitled Van Damme’s Vault
Noah And The Whale: Little Noise Sessions – review
New-folk outfit visits Hackney for penultimate in charity gig series