Although new to the scene, Meg Paine has made a fast impression on the London club landscape - proving herself to be an adept crate digger and selector, her sets are an intricate journey from start to finish.
Meg Paine often sets about connecting the dots between sun scorched Balearic, Leftfield Chug and other long lost gems in her sets and for Spiritland she will keep it nice and groovy for this brunch session.
Meg Paine
01/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Electronic
Supper Club: Oktoberfest Feast
01/10/2022 RFH
This October, we host our first ever Oktoberfest at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall.
We're transformed for one-day of indulgence in collaboration with Braybrooke Brewery, 10 Greek Street and Biercraft.
We’ll be serving a range of fantastic beers on tap from some of our favourite breweries - in ice cold steiners of course.
Breweries include Mondo, 40 Foot and a special Braybrooke & DEYA collaboration.
Food comes from 10 Greek Street, who’ll be serving a unique menu just for this event, and we're hosting DJs all day with an IDLES DJ set, Simone Marie, Flying Mojito Brothers and the Reverend Milo Speedwagon.
Join us for one day of pleasure in our Southbank home this Oktober.
Toby Tobias
01/10/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Toby fell in love with House in the early nineties, driving in convoy to warehouses, fields, seedy basements and sports centres around London with one goal: to dance all night. He dove into the wider world of all things Techno, Breakbeat and Rave in his early teens recording Kiss FM shows by the likes of Colin Dale, Steve Jackson, Paul Trouble, Fabio & Grooverider and Colin Faver, the latter playing his first demo on his show as far back as 1992. Since then, Toby has recorded for a slew of labels most recently including ESP institute, his output ranging from dreamy Balearic affairs to intense analogue hardware jams. Today, he’s a part of the Phonica Records family with whom he holds a monthly residency in Soho. As a DJ, Toby hypnotically mixes from a vast knowledge of music and brings his versatile selection to the world’s best venues.
Toby Tobias makes a very welcome return to Spiritland playing an evening of deep electronic music, offbeat disco and rare synth jams.
Joe Talbot (IDLES) & Simone Marie (Primal Scream)
01/10/2022 RFH
- Eclectic
- Indie
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
We're hosting our first Oktoberfest this year at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall, and closing it out in the biggest possible fashion - with a very rare DJ set from Joe Talbot, frontman for one of our favourite bands at the heavy end of things: IDLES.
He's supported by Spiritland regular (and Primal Scream bassist) Simone Marie on the night. Only 200 tickets available for this special event. Don't hang around.
The Chill Out Tent
02/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
We're delighted to welcome The Chill Out Tent for a fortnightly Sunday session in King’s Cross. The Chill Out Tent was birthed by the ever-prolific Chris Coco and Matt Nearest Faraway during lockdown as an online space to build a community around music, arts and wellness. Now it comes to life every other Sunday in King's Cross between 1pm and 6pm.
We couldn’t think of a better soundtrack to our Sundays at Spiritland - come for the music, stay for the brunch action and Bloody Marys. It doesn't get much more Balearic than that.
nangi
04/10/2022 KC
- Country
- Dub
- Folk
- Lovers Rock
nangi is a DJ based in London. Running regular parties in South London and a NTS show, her Spiritland debut explores the different facets of nostalgic Sri Lankan folk music, lover’s rock, French pop and country.
Spiritland Legends: Can (Hosted By Daniel Breuer)
05/10/2022 KC
- Experimental
- Komische
- Krautrock
The latest installation of Spiritland Legends is a night-long celebration of Can and the genius of Holger Czukay.
NTS regular and Stay Awake founder, Daniel Breur (aka 'Shaq Shuka'), guides us through his choice cuts from the Cologne act's archive.
Burnin Music
07/10/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Space Music
Thomas Lesnier is a Marseille born DJ and producer with a deep passion for music. After 10 years on the underground Parisian club scene he moved to London to set up Burnin Music Recordings. Created in 2017 the record label is home to his own PEGASVS productions which feature house and electronic dance music releases. Alongside running the label Thomas also hosts a regular monthly show on Worldwide FM (Gilles Peterson) under the Lamaisonmusiq moniker.
Join Thomas for a genre spanning set at Spiritland King's Cross for another special Friday night listening session.
Secretsundaze present: Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble Aftershow Party
- Disco
- Electronic
- House
Secretsundaze present: Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble Aftershow Party
07/10/2022 RFH
- Disco
- Electronic
- House
Secretsundaze are the beating heart and soul of London's club culture and they're debuting their brand new live project Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 7th October, as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.
Obviously we couldn't let the moment pass without hosting a proper afterparty at ours.
It's All Back To Spiritland for the official afterparty until 2am, straight after the show - with Secretsundaze plus special guests at the controls all night.
Dom Ore (Miles Away Records)
08/10/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Dom Ore runs Miles Away Records, which is an independent record label based in London, UK. The label celebrates and amplifies the sounds of soul from all over the world on whatever format they deserve and in the highest possible quality.
Miles Away looks to create a feeling and atmosphere in everything it does from releasing records, broadcasting radio shows to curating club nights and playlists. Music that’s created by people all over the world, for people all over the world.
Apricot Ballroom
08/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Disco
- Eclectic
Apricot Ballroom is an audiophile party and DJ duo based in Sheffield, fronted and hosted by Dave and Gabe, AKA Nonna Fab and Joi La Frique.
Between them they’ve been promoting and selecting records for parties for a combined 20 years or so, and bring a vibrant energy to any party they play. Their DJ sets reflect this experience, with deep, considered selections of obscure and interesting music from all around the world across a range of styles, with one eye always focused on the dance-floor.
Karl Bos
09/10/2022 KC
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Radio producer and host of Deeper Cuts on Balamii Radio, Karl joins us for a jazzy and upfront Sunday brunch session.
Sleepier
11/10/2022 KC
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Trip Hop
Sleepier is a London-based DJ, radio host, and musician. Under her project Spirit Blue, she hosts NTS Radio’s Early Bird Show and can be found running hypnotic, eclectic jams on the station every week. When she’s not digging for tunes, she’s tucked away in her Peckham studio crafting the debut Spirit Blue EP with musical partner and co-host Impey.
She makes her Spiritland debut with a specially curated mix of ambient, fourth world, trip-hop, dub, leftfield electronic & more.
LT
12/10/2022 KC
- Ambient
- Downtempo
- Trip Hop
LT’s music takes a groove-based approach to the deeper end of the dance floor. At Spiritland, he will bring an assortment of ambient, downtempo and cuts leaning towards the dance realm.
Piers Harrison
13/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Dub
- Eclectic
Piers Harrison co-runs the Mysticisms record label, was a quarter of Soft Rocks and writes for Test Pressing. He DJs worldwide, from Precious Hall to Plastic People to Cocktail D’amore.
Lovetime Guarantee
14/10/2022 KC
- Disco
- House
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Lovetime Guarantee is a club night, DJ collective and reissue record label. They are one for the modern soul. They specialise in digging deep into the crates to find the rarest modern soul, funk, gospel, boogie, disco and house. Ahead of their debut release towards the end of this year with Nick The Record, and huge lovers of Spiritland and what it stands for, they can't wait to bring down their record collection and try out some of their most loved records on the Spiritland soundsytem. If you want soul grooves and beautiful moods, come join us on 14th October for what is guaranteed to be a night full of love.
James Endeacott
15/10/2022 KC
- Dub
- Eclectic
- Psych
James Endeacott is known for being constantly one step ahead of the curve in the music industry. Come and hear him play dub, psych, glam and more on a Saturday brunch session at Spiritland.
The Soft
15/10/2022 KC
- Downtempo
- Electronic
- House
Henry Morris aka 'The Soft' a producer and DJ with a history of throwing wild basement parties in south east London. He is resident and co curator of the Tasty Treats club night and long time crew member at Rye Wax in Peckham. Expect a bag full of truly underground dance music for his Spiritland debut.
Danny Krivit
15/10/2022 RFH
- Disco
- House
We waited more than two years from the initial 2020 date to get Danny Krivit in. We couldn't hold out that long again... the disco don returns for a second extended five hour set at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall this October.
There are very few DJs whose influence in dance music looms as large as the legendary Danny Krivit. Growing up in Greenwich Village, Danny was surrounded by music, working at his father’s club ‘The Ninth Circle’, where he met Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Mingus, John Lennon & Yoko Ono amongst others. In 1971, Danny was becoming part of the underground New York scene, club-hopping and meeting some of the greatest DJ names of the era including Nicky Siano, Walter Gibbons, Tee Scott and one formative influence in particular - David Mancuso and The Loft.
Via The Loft, The Record Pool and long time friendships with Larry Levan and Francois Kevorkian, Danny has been a defining presence in New York’s nightlife known with an immaculate list of residencies and appearances at clubs including the Roxy, Area, Danceteria, The Ice Palace, The Limelite, Red Zone, Save The Robots, The Tunnel, The World, Shelter, Sound Factory Bar, Twilo, The Warehouse and many, many others - even a guest spot at the legendary Paradise Garage. Since 1996 Danny, Francois K and Joe Claussell have been the guiding forces at the legendary Body and Soul night.
This is a rare second (!) chance to hear Danny digging into his 50,000 strong record collection for one unmissable night beneath the disco ball from 9pm to 2am. Only 200 tickets are on sale for this event. Book early to be part of this very special night of music beneath under the disco ball.
Tim Maggs
16/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Global
- Italo
After a year running parties and playing clubs all across Vietnam as part of the Welsh Street Heat collective, Tim is now resident music head at Binch Hackney, where he's often spotted with a record in hand or passing drinks to DJs on his monthly night Spin Club.
With a love for records big or small from all over the globe, expect a Sunday afternoon set that connects the dots between balearic beats, jazz-funk, street soul & italo-disco.
Perfect Sound Forever
18/10/2022 KC
- Dream-Pop
- Psych
- Soundtracks
Perfect Sound Forever provide an excursion through the various strains of psych, dream-pop and all kinds of ambience; from film soundtracks through to old cassettes… Deep music primed for late night listening on the Spiritland system.
Emanative
20/10/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Global
- Spiritual Jazz
Producer, drummer, percussionist and DJ Nick Woodmansey aka Emanative has produced records for Brownswood, On The Corner, Jazzman, Ninja Tune and most recently his own label Home Planet Recordings.
Whilst his productions have often been rooted in deep and spiritual jazz, his eclectic taste and vinyl selections cover all corners of the globe and all genres. Expect all manner of earthly delights from the deep and diverse to the strange and funky.
Marcy
21/10/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
Having been an integral part of numerous grassroots venues success over the years, namely Peckham record store and venue Rye Wax, Marcy has been involved within the capital’s music scene for the best part of a decade. Since moving to London 8 years ago, she has organised some events under “Rotations” happening mostly in South East London as well as holding down radio residencies on Rinse France, Balamii, Netil radio and currently on Kindred & Do!! You!!!World.
We're thrilled to have Marcy down for her debut set at Spiritland.
Jon Sa Trinxa
21/10/2022 RFH
- Balearic
- Disco
- Global
One of the purest musical forces out there joins us for a rare four hour party at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall.
Through a residency in Ibiza that has lasted over 25 years, Jon Sa Trinxa has defined the Balearic sound: an undefinable, fluid, kaleidoscopic blend that defies genres, and reflects the values of Ibiza's residents.
Jon has played many times at our King's Cross venue - now it's time to turn it up beneath the disco ball.
Tickets are just £10 for this night of dancing and joy.
Susanna Raiend
22/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
Susanna is a London-based DJ born in Estonia and raised in Sweden. She's the curator of "Shit Day Shampoo", a monthly radio show on IDA Radio and resident DJ behind electronic music party series "Marrakech" in Tallinn.
She'll be curating an evening of cosmic disco, international soul, new jazz, balearic and other electronic music for Spiritland.
Fergus Clark
22/10/2022 KC
- Eclectic
- Electronic
- Folk
Fergus Clark runs the Glasgow-based record label 12th Isle and currently hosts a monthly show on NTS Radio.
Alongside everything 12th Isle, he co-compiled 'Miracle Steps: Music From The Fourth World' for Optimo Music and has contributed to reissue projects for labels such as Stroom and Muscut as well as penning various liner notes.
We're delighted to have Fergus down this Saturday night for his Spiritland debut.
GOLD – SHADOW – MEMORY – SOUP: An evening of poetry and music hosted by Omar Musa
- Comedy
- Spoken Word
GOLD – SHADOW – MEMORY – SOUP: An evening of poetry and music hosted by Omar Musa
23/10/2022 RFH
- Comedy
- Spoken Word
Join us for night of forward-thinking spoken word and comedy on Sunday 23rd October at Spiritland Royal Festival Hall with Omar Musa, Anna Sulan Masing, Stephanie Sy-Quia and Reuben Kaye.
Omar Musa is a Bornean-Australian author, visual artist and poet from Queanbeyan, Australia. He has released four poetry books, four hip-hop records, and received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. His debut novel “Here Come the Dogs” was long-listed for the International Dublin Literary Award and he was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Young Novelists of the Year in 2015. His one-man play, “Since Ali Died”, won Best Cabaret Show at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2018.
Fast, on the edge and brutally funny, multi-award winning, Australian comedian, singer and writer Reuben Kaye is loud, politically active, queer and brash. After racking up millions of views across Tiktok, Youtube & Instagram plus appearances on Spicks and Specks and Channel 4 & BBC’s You’re Fired, Kaye is now the danger man to watch on the scene.
Dr Anna Sulan Masing is a writer, academic and poet. She is co-founder of Cheese magazine, and the public research platform Sourced which investigates our global food and drink systems. Her podcast series, A Taste of Place launched in September 2022 and her debut book, Chinese And Other Asian, will be published in February 2024.
Stephanie Sy-Quia is a writer and printmaker based in London. Her debut Amnion (2021) is published by Granta Poetry. It is shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection.
£15 plus booking fee
6pm Doors
7pm - 9pm
10pm Close
Rosy Ross
24/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Folk
Rosy's influences span dub, disco, and the cosmic sounds in-between. She's a member of DJ collective Sisu, and part of the management team at community radio Threads. Her residency 'En Vacances' is inspired by seaside resorts and the stranger edges of balearic.
Rosy hosts long sets at venues like Brilliant Corners, hwk and The Gun, and serves the dancers for The Cause parties, Dalston Superstore, Adonis and Margate Arts Club, among others.
Who better to kick off our new series of Monday nights at Spiritland, Kings Cross.
Photo credit: @daisydenham
Mausbound + Faking Jazz Together
25/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Global
Playing at nights across London and Brighton over the last decade, Faking Jazz Together’s surrealist approach to genre-hopping is hard to articulate, but expect long lost triumphs, locked grooves and reimagined classics, all delivered with a dash of pop-sensibility.
Natalia Maus hosts Soho Radio show Mausbound, with a similar approach to genre hopping and exploring unique sounds across the sonic spectrum.
Nev Cottee’s Madrid (Album Launch)
26/10/2022 KC
- Folk Rock
- Psychedelia
A special evening with a dedicated album playback from Nev Cottee's new LP 'Madrid' out via WONDERFULSOUND. Imagine ‘Lee Hazlewood fronting Spiritualized’ and you're in the ballpark.
Support from guest selector Miles Copeland (WONDERFULSOUND).
3WTom
27/10/2022 KC
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Folk
3WTom is a co-founder of The Three Wheel Drive Festival, where he leads the music curation. He hosts a monthly Netil Radio show under the 3WD name, whilst also running events at the likes of Avalon Cafe and Spanners. He will soon be taking up a role programming the bookings at The Post Bar, in Tottenham. Tom also happens to be one of London's finest diggers so we're fortunate to have him down for an extended evening of selections.
Reverend Milo Speedwagon
28/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Electronic
If you’re prepared to free your mind and leap around the genres or hug that dance-floor (yeah that one over there) then the guy who, without exception, is the only chap to use the word mega without you wanting to clock him is your man: kraut, funk, afro, acid house music without a home and all else in-between. We welcome back the one and only, Reverend Milo Speedwagon.
Edwin Peterson
29/10/2022 KC
- Disco
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Specialising in rare jazz and soul cuts, Oliver Peterson has had vinyl residencies at Spiritland, Ronny Scotts, the Groucho Club, Behind this Wall, and elsewhere. He has curated an exhibition on Glam Rock at the Tate Gallery and was Curator in Residence at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Oliver currently teaches at Goldsmiths, University of London, and publishes on music and popular culture. Oliver will takeover Spiritland for five hours on our Saturday afternoon slot.
Afonso
29/10/2022 KC
- Disco
- House
- Jazz/Funk/Soul
Co-founder of the O/B Parties and Vago Bar in Lisbon, Afonso had many years digging and exploring the textures of house, jazz, disco and all sounds alike. We're really pleased to welcome Afonso for his debut set at Spiritland.
Deep Listening: Seahawks w/ JQ & Private Agenda
30/10/2022 KC
- Balearic
- Eclectic
- Electronic
This Sunday we are starting a brand new series of deep listening nights at Spiritland King’s Cross.
Electronic, experimental, cosmic journeys on on the Spiritland soundsystem with some of the deepest musical talent - all absolutely free every Sunday night from 6pm - 10pm.
We welcome British duo 'Seahawks' down Kings Cross to kick off the series by celebrating their new album 'Infinite Echo'. Seahawks have crafted an expansive catalog of trippy, laid-back releases that blend influences such as new age, yacht rock, and cosmic disco, all combined with psychedelic imagery informed by oceanography and sci-fi. The project consists of Jon Tye, founder of the well-respected label as well as a member of the Krautrock-inspired group , and Welsh illustrator Pete Fowler, best known for his Monsterism toys and characters, in addition to designing album artwork for other bands. Since 2010, the duo have released dozens of full-lengths and EPs, mostly on their own Captains Log and imprints.
Expect a rare live performance from Seahawks and DJ sets from JQ and Private Agenda.
October
30th - Seahawks
November
6th - Peter Rocket
13th - Mixmaster Morris
20th - Miro SundayMusiq
27th - Nick Williams
December
4th - Joe Muggs and Meemo Comma
11th - Chal Ravens
Oliver Kay
31/10/2022 KC
- Ambient
- Eclectic
- Folk
Oliver Kay is a DJ and record collector based in London. With residencies on Balamii, Kindred and Radio Relativa, his selections span
Dub, Folk, Post-punk and dance music. He makes his Spiritland debut on one of our new Monday night slots.
