DEBUT feature: London's alternative work spaces
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, you’re working on a project, or you just want to change up your surroundings, we’ve compiled a list of some great locations around the city to help you have your best work day yet.
Restaurant-quality food experience comes to Shoreditch Treehouse
Just across the street from Shoreditch Treehouse, the Japanese-inspired artisan restaurant will be bringing a selection of delicious menu items to our nights.
Apothecary is a Tokyo inspired tavern with Shoreditch energy, serving handcrafted cocktails, rare spirits, beers, wine and Japanese style small plates and bar snacks.
Latest videos live from Shoreditch Treehouse
Every week we share new recordings from our Brunel Museum and Shoreditch Treehouse concerts, as well as specially recorded performances. Here’s the latest from our DEBUT at Shoredtich Treehouse series, featuring pianists Rieko Makita, Gamal Khamis and Sam Peña, singers Meriel Cunningham and Lizzie Holmes and clarinettist Guillermo Ramasasa.
An immersive viewing experience - New DEBUT Horizon Artist videos
We spoke to Lizzie Holmes, founder of DEBUT, about the process and creative ideas behind the new series of Horizon Artist videos. DEBUT’s Horizon artists have been working hard on a bespoke new recording project, and we’ll be releasing them over the summer.
Gallery: DEBUT at Brunel Museum, July 2022
Four concerts into our new series at Brunel Museum and we are loving every minute! From the candlelit cabaret seating, to partnering with Midnight Apothecary serving delicious campfire cocktails on the roof and the new addition of Lò Việt serving homemade Vietnamese bánh mì (not to mention our amazing guest musicians and the Tunnel Shaft’s mind-blowing acoustic)... we’re in heaven!
This month we had photographer Marc Gascoisgne in catching the action, and the vibe of the night.
Being less conventional - insights from a Horizon Artist
Horizon Artist Hannah Shilvock shares insights into an unexpected and unconventional music career. Hannah talks about the music that inspires her, what it’s like to create new music with the bass clarinet, and offers some lifestyle inspiration for London.
New opera tells the fascinating and queer story of Michael Field
Shadow Opera in partnership with DEBUT is premiering a new opera by Tom Floyd and Sophie Goldrick based on the true story of a talented but mysterious Victoria Poet — Michael Field. Veritable Michael began life as a podcast during the lockdowns and tickets are now available for the live premiere in the atmospheric Brunel Museum, 7.30pm 14th August. Composer Tom Floyd gives us an insight into this exciting new show.
Wellbeing tips from a DEBUT pianist
Horizon Artist Rieko Makita shares some ways she promotes wellbeing as a busy professional.
Q&A with composer Joe Lawrenson
We caught up with composer Joe Lawrenson after our recent Shoreditch Secret Concert, and here he shares his recent album launch, and discusses influences and inspiration.
Q&A with Horizon Artist, soprano Isabelle Peters
We caught up with Horizon Artist, soprano Isabelle Peters about meaningful connections and not giving up.
London's hidden music venues
It’s summer in London, and this year we’re welcoming experience-hunters to London’s hidden, beautiful spaces.
Things can be hectic in the summer, so if you don’t fancy waking up at 6am to book those big-ticket events, why not look for something a little more exclusive?
Gallery: DEBUT at Brunel Musuem, May 2022 (series launch!)
Thank you to everyone who made our series launch concert of DEBUT at Brunel Museum so memorable, from all the team, to our incredible musicians and radiant audience. Check out the gallery and some videos from the night! Musicians: Isabelle Peters soprano, Emma Arizza violin, Stefano Marzanni piano, Lizzie Holmes soprano & host
Sam Peña resident piano improviser, Jeanine Celine photographer
Q&A with Horizon Artist, violinist Emma Arizza
We caught up with Horizon Artist Emma Arizza to chat about innovation, collaboration and making classical music essential to our daily lives. | “I love thinking about creative and innovative ways to engage different audiences and make people discover the incredible world of classical music” - Emma Arizza
Q&A with Horizon Artist, soprano Shafali Jalota
We caught up with Horizon Artist soprano Shafali Jalota about spine-tingling musical moments and the value art brings to society | “I’d like everyone to understand the value that the arts bring to society...Art is part of the fabric of our lives; it should be valued that way”
Horizon Artist's Isabelle Peters & Meriel Cunningham photo session with Marc Aldridge
Take a look at our photo session with Horizon Artists, soprano Isabelle Peters and mezzo soprano Meriel Cunningham