Music Events at Sydenham Arts Festival

Barbershop Belles – 8th September 2010

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This female a cappella vocal quartet perform a wide range of repertoire, covering over five decades of pop, musicals and film music. The Barbershop Belles, an a cappella vocal quartet are a highly trained and experienced group of young professional singers who attended several of the UKs top conservatoires. The group is an eclectic, fun, all-female vocal

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Alexandra Carter Presents: Blitz – 7th/11th September 2010

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The 70th anniversary of the London Blitz is marked by songs of the era, readings drawn from local contributors and film extracts from the Imperial War Museum archives. With Alex Carter, Serge Pachnine and actor Christopher Lucas. Details 7th & 11th September – 8.00pm £8 (£5 concs) Venue 7th Sept: Tudor Livesey Hall, Perry Hill,

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Acoustic Music Night – 21st July 2010

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Please note that the brochure date of 21 August is incorrect: this event is past.

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Jazz Café with Dancing – 14th August 2010

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The Autumn Leaves Jazz Band presents an evening of entertainment with jazz music and dancing, café food and a licensed bar. Come dressed in costume if you wish; any decade will do! Details 14th August – 7.30-10.30pm £5 (does not include food & drink) Holy Trinity Church Centre – 4 Trinity Path, Sydenham Park, Sydenham

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From Jamaica with Love – a celebration of Jamaican culture – 7/8th August

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A celebration of Jamaican culture: visual arts, performing arts and  fashion. Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, participate in or just watch a traditional dance, sport a new hairstyle, braid your hair, or simply observe…no problem! Details 7th & 8th August – 11am-midnight FREE Venue: The Two Half’s – 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5QF

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Family Disco Dayz Presents: Summer Family Day – 31st July 2010

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A fantastic outdoor festival dance party for all the family featuring dance tent with live DJs, choreography and dance games for children, bouncy castle, arts workshops, craft stalls, chill-out zone. Refreshments, BBQ and licensed bar. Extra surprises on the day! Details 31st July – 2.00-6.00pm £3.50 in advance, £5 on the day Venue: Tudor Livesey

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CANCELLED – Sydenham Unsigned – 30th July 2010

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Unfortunately this event is now cancelled, as we have had insufficient interest from local musical talent. If you bought tickets for this event, please contact Tudor Livesey Hall (if you bought them from there), else Kirkdale Bookshop. Details 30th July – 8.00pm £8 (£6 concs) Venue: Tudor Livesey Hall – Perry Hill, Bellingham SE6 4HD

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Jazz at the Dulwich Woodhouse – 25th July 2010

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Live music and monthly jazz on the last Sunday of every month Details 25th July – 4.30pm FREE Venue: Dulwich Woodhouse – 39 Sydenham Hill,  Dulwich SE26 6RS

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Trio L’Aria – baroque and contemporary music – 21st July 2010

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Love nestled as a nightingale amid the roses – seventy minutes of baroque and contemporary music inspired by nightingales, with exciting young performers: Marie Luise Werneburg, soprano; Karin Günther, Flute; Frank Schreiber, Organ. Details 21st July – 7.30-8.45pm £5 all tickets Dietrich Bonhoeffer Church – 50 Dacres Road, Sydenham SE23 2NR Refreshments afterwards. Online Booking

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Forest Fest – Forest Hill School’s Festival – 17th July 2010

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The ideal family day out with fantastic live music, dance, drama and poetry performances, FREE art workshops, a market place, fun fête activities, PLUS delicious food and refreshments reflecting global cuisine. Details 17th July 12.00-7.00pm £1.50 adults, 50p children Venue: Forest Hill School Dacres Road, Forest Hill SE23 2XN (off Mayow Road) www.foresthillschool.co.uk Family friendly

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SOLD OUT! Oh Là Là! – the taste and sound of Paris in Sydenham – 16th July 2010

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French cabaret songs with chanteuse Alexandra Carter and accordionist Serge Pachnine. The Dolphin kitchen will prepare a special bistro menu bringing a taste of Paris to Sydenham. We’re thrilled that 91 tickets for French Cabaret at The Dolphin have gone and this event is now SOLD OUT! However, only if you’re still happy to squeeze

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Balalaika – A night of Russian & Jewish Music – 9th July 2010

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Balalaika, a huge success at last year’s festival, once again bring their Russian and Jewish music to The Dolphin. Enjoy smouldering gypsy romances interspersed with the vigour and wild panache of Klezmer at its best. Details 9th July – 8.30-10.30pm FREE The Dolphin – 121 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5HB www.balalaikalondon.co.uk

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Folk & Bluegrass Night – 9th July 2010

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The Folk & Bluegrass Night on Friday 9th July has, unfortunately, been cancelled due to insufficient ticket sales. Please contact or visit our Box Office (020 8778 4701) to receive a refund for purchased tickets. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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