For people who really want to catch that new band but not as the random standing by themselves at the back of the bar... Intention is to keep it to small gigs with entry < £10 of a variety of genres - including but definitely not limited to indie/alternative/acoustic/rock/folk/singer-songwriter/jazz/swing/electronica/hip-hop. Join in to go see bands you like and perhaps some you may not otherwise have happened across! Will try and include myspace links where possible so you can try before you bu …

… ganize and perform a musical journey of up to many hours with LoveBeam at other events - even sometimes the LoveBeam on its own - also Essense organizers have other great conscious projects on the go (see below) and Essense performers regularly play gigs through the year - if you are interested in this please get in touch...   ♥♥♥ ESSENSE EVENTS AND GIGS COMING UP... The next Essense event will be for Spring Equinox 2012... Every Thursday many musicians who play at Essense play at OneSpi …

… Think of it as 1350+ friends you can call upon to go to great gigs and other events with. It's mostly about going to gigs, but we have social meetups too and, with enough support from members, other things like jam sessions, picnics and cinema visits. It also offers scope for musicians - or those learning jazz music - to hook up and share their passion. So introduce yourself and share why you joined. Do check the calendar for news about events - members are always on the lookout for suggestions …

Meet other local fans of Rock music to talk about the music scene, go to local gigs, nights out in London's many rock clubs and days out at rock festivals, etc. Up and coming local London bands, feel free to contact me with information and details of gigs and I'll see if I am able to promote.

Anyone passionate about good hip hop and live shows is welcome! Connect with other heads who want to attend gigs and events, maybe discuss and share music, it would be nice to have a hip hop pub quiz team too.. but mainly it’s about attending shows/events. I'm starting this group because I would like company going to gigs, there used to be a Yahoo group similar to this but it vanished before I got a chance to join up.

For anyone of any age who loves going to see great shows in London with good company. Theatre / Comedy / Dance / Concerts / Gigs / Opera / Classical Music / Devised shows etc.   You can book your own tickets and join us at the venue, or join us on some of our group bookings inclusive of booking fees. Tickets may sometimes be last minute deals so be quick to take advantage of these while you can.   If you have ideas about shows that you would like to see, please feel free to post your suggestions …

… •    See movies, music gigs... •    The list goes on !  So, whether you're a local or come from afar, you are our number one member; come along to our events, meet us and start networking.  Any questions, drop me a line :)

A social group for music lovers, especially all forms of jazz/ folk soul and blues. Combine this with some good food, wine and company and we are in for a great event. I love live music, meeting people, good food and wine. Sunday afternoons can sometimes need filling and I'm starting this group so that we can travel around London enjoying the many venues that have sunday live jazz brunch sessions. Occasionally I will also be arranging Jazz gigs/ club nights and trips to jazz festivals. Please j …

This is a meetup group for people who love live folk music and an opportunity to meet other enthusiasts. By supporting the musicians and attending the gigs we help this fantastic form of expression to live on.  ALL are welcome - musicians, singers, supporters, listeners, folksters and those new to folk  Great venues, great nights out and good folk music. Meet other like minded people. Chat about folk idols and what you like. Let's keep folk music going and support folk artists!

Do you want to come out and watch some of the best up and coming bands, solo performers and DJs in London? Of course you do! We visit a number of our favourite haunts every month, including Camden, Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove, to support some of the most exciting new bands and acoustic performers! We seek them out from under rocks and on top of high buildings - and then hey presto - we have one great night out! Some of the bands we have 'discovered' in the past include The Thirst ( …

Do you want to meet people, learn about and engage in a new way with the homeless community, and attend interesting and creative events? Look no further than Friends of The Talented Homeless!!! Art exhibitions, gigs & concerts, poetry reading & workshops, theatre, guided tours, dance and drama, standup comedy and much, much more - this is a cultural and social meetup group with a difference - every event will be linked - in a positive way - to the homeless community. Most of the time the artists …

… Everyone has to be somewhere For gigs, bands and lovely people. Yes, you. get in touch with punk rock bands and people who loves punk rock Here on earth? Here in London? or here at this meet up? well, 1) because my mummy and daddy loved each other very much. 2) I'm a teacher, I'm almost 30 and it was my last chance to get a visa. London seemed like a good place to go. 3) because I like music and stuff (although I don't see enough) and I'd like to meet some nice folk who also like music...a …

Hi – Do you like music that’s eclectic, all embracing and sometimes doesn’t fit easily into a simple category and instead crosses genres of indie, funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, world, new and interesting beats, rock, electronica, dubstep…blah blah :) I really struggled to find a music group like this so I just decided to create one myself and hoped there might be people out there who feel the same way and want to listen to exciting music. I’d love this to be a group where we can explore our  divers …

A friendly group to check out live gigs and club nights

Scientists have proved that Fall fans are 50 per cent better than most human beings. This group may or may not prove the point. A niche spin-off from the justly famous Culture Vultures Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/culturevultures/), this group will raise the bar musically by encouraging enemies of whiny guitar pap to unite around the literate garage rock standard raised aloft by Mark E. Smith some 30 years ago (and still going strong). Join if you want to go to gigs by the Fall. That is o …