Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellam

National Theatre From 20 Nov 2017 to 9 Jan 2018

London Short Film Festival

Celebrating its 15th year, LSFF is a vital moment in the UK film calendar, a beacon of inclusive and ground-breaking film-making from a diverse range of backgrounds. The festival will show a huge selection of UK and international short films across music, culture, and politics.

WRETCH 32 On Tour 2018

Boogie For Bashas Fundraiser

Boogie For Bashas Fundraiser For Refugees Stour Space , Hackney Wick Saturday January 13 2018

Sunni Patterson

Whispermaze'sTalks to the great Sunni Patterson

Miss Baby Sol

PizzaExpress Live, Holborn , Holborn Thursday January 25 2018

Susan Cadogan

Mirth, Marvel and Maud , Walthamstow Saturday January 27 2018

Kendrick Lamar

Monday February 12 2018 - Tuesday February 20 2018 O2 Arena Tuesday February 20 2018- Wembley Arena

Brunel African Poetry Prize

The Brunel International African Poetry Prize is a major annual poetry prize of £3000, aimed at the development, celebration and promotion of poetry from Africa. Now in its sixth year, the Prize is sponsored by Brunel University London and supported by the African Poetry Book Fund.

Ruby Turner

Ronnie Scott's , Soho Monday January 22 2018 - Wednesday February 21 2018

City Funk Orchestra

Half Moon Putney , Putney Saturday March 10 2018 The funk and soul band perform covers with an emphasis heavily on dance floor classics, soul and R&B anthems.

Imaani

PizzaExpress Live, Holborn , Holborn Wednesday February 7 2018. Vocal-led soul jazz from charismatic singer Imaani, who's worked with Carleen Anderson, Gloria Gaynor and Beverley Knight among others, and as a member of iconic Acid Jazz crew Incognito.

Akala On Tour 2018

He's one of the most important & socially conscious artists of his generation