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intimate gigs by @whatdoesnot
one artist · one room · 30 seats.
live music + the stories behind it.
the best things happen IRL ↓

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standby. season one. 🎬

we’ve been creating spaces for genuine connection – and not the gram – for a while now 🥂

you might know us from RAW: a night of uncensored storytelling, live music + art that platforms the voices of everyday people, musicians included.

we don’t shout about it. we let the night find those who need it. because resonance is what makes it real.

the rules are simple: just listen, and don’t talk over the people sharing their story or their song.

every musician drawn to the RAW stage has said the same thing: they can’t believe how attentive everyone is 😳

inspired by the power of a room full of humans actually listening, connecting, and sharing stories, we’ve created STANDBY as a spin-off of RAW. but dedicated to grassroots live music in London.

one artist, one room, 30 seats – and a different room every time.

we’ll film all of it. but most of it stays in the room – because the best things in life are IRL ✨️

details of the first STANDBY session to be announced soon 😎

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🇵🇪 We’re continuing the Peruvian celebrations!
🎶 Music Monday 🎶 — 27 July, 7pm
🇵🇪 Peruvian Independence Edition 🇵🇪
KAUSARY DUO Live! performing music from Peru’s Coast, Andes & Amazonian regions.
Also enjoy our award-winning 5⭐ Peruvian menu!
¡FREE ENTRY!
📍 Tacacho @ Van Gogh Cottage
88 Brixton Road (Oval), SW9 6BE
📞 07880 008315
www.tacacho.com

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🇵🇪¡Seguimos celebrando al Perú!
🎶Music Monday🎶 - 27 de julio, 7pm. Edición:
🇵🇪Fiestas Patrias🇵🇪
KAUSARY DUO en Vivo tocando música de la Costa, la Sierra y Selva.
También disfruta de nuestro premiado menú peruano 5 ⭐️ estrellas ¡Entrada Gratis!
📍Tacacho @Van Gogh cottage
88 Brixton Road (Oval), SW9 6BE
📞07880 008315
www.tacacho.com

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This week’s hot picks!

1. Tuesday 16th @livemusicinlondon @whatdoesnot at @theblueskitchen
2. Tuesday 16th @tjoemusic at @thefoxandfirkin
3. Thursday 18th @hotelluxband at @oslohackney

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Last night’s jam was 🔥so while we’re still riding that high, we’re announcing the next one.

We’re back @theblueskitchen next month for another open jam on NOV 4th, and we’ve got guests: @lordstreetband 🎶

They brought the house down on our stage in July, and we can’t wait to have them back - this is a night you don’t want to miss.

AfterNOiSE is an open jam night led by women, hosted by women, open to everyone. A space built for pure improv, intention, and community — no lineup, no setlist, just London’s music scenes coming to play. All genres welcome.

Full backline. WDN hosts & house band.
🎸 Instrumentalists — plug in.
🎤 Vocalists — grab the mic.
🪩 Everyone else — come for the vibes.

Hosts: @promisekadree_ @doella_music
House band: @manlikeang @alexdrumsstuff @nico.frager

🎟️ Free tickets on @dicefm
📍 The Blues Kitchen, Brixton
⏰ Nov 4 | Doors 7:00 PM

📸 Throwback to @lordstreetband at July’s NOiSE
Photo credt: Jessica Jennebach

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this account isn’t fully active, all the action lives on @whatdoesnot - for now ✌🏽

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It's hot. But we have AC 🥶 Come vibe or jump on stage. Our last jam before the summer break is back July 3rd.

💸 Free entry
📍@theblueskitchen Brixton
🎤 Hosted by @promisekadree_ and @diadaymusic

DICE or link in bio for free ticket

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NOiSE is BACK IN JULY 🚨

And it’s the last hurrah before we take a break until September - so, we’re going out with a bang💥

🗓️ 10th July
⏳ 7 - Late
📍@theblueskitchen Brixton

On stage is the lineup of dreams 👇
@theano.psyche
@mezzomusic_yk
@lordstreetband
bby ( @dragonkingmusic @tomjparkin @deonjgraham @tommasomedica @ayyybenjy )

As always, on hosting duties is the incredible @promisekadree_ 💅🏽

And the WDN NOiSE house band will be representing too, led by our fav music ninja @manlikeang 🎹🥷

Open jam after the lives. Live art TBC 👀

We need everyone to come down to this one - so, you know what to do 🎟️ 🔗

See you all there ✨
Team WDN live music london

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It started with “what if we just did it ourselves?” 👀

Now it’s three women hustling HARD — booking artists we believe in and making space for proper live music in London. 🎤

Wading in the grassroots ain’t easy, and yeah... there are a lot of boys’ clubs out there.

But we love this world - so we’re out here doing our thing. No budgets. Just a mission, too many open tabs, and a lot of late-night panic attacks 🎶🖤

And in those moments — when the crowd leans in, when an artist gets their first real cheer — it all feels worth it 🫶

#LiveMusicLondon #WomenInMusic

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