Featured Events in Albion in May 2025 (August Updated)

We're thrilled to announce that James Holland and Al Murray will be joining us for a daytime signing on the 1st of May at 1pm, to celebrate the release of Victory '45! Structured around six surrenders that brought the Second World War to a close, this compelling history from the authors of Cassino '44 and Arnhem highlights the personal stories behind the era-defining military and political decisions. From the Italian Alps to northern Germany, to London, New York, Washington and Tokyo, Victory ’45 tells the story of the extraordinary summer when the greatest conflagration the world had ever known finally came to an end after six surrenders that heralded the Allied victory. Note: This is a Book & Ticket event. Your ticket for this event includes a copy of 'Victory '45'. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

We're so excited to announce that Terry Deary will be joining us for an event to celebrate the release of The History of Britain in Ten Enemies in paperback! A ridiculously funny book for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell. Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn’t we? Well... not quite. As it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. As Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make. - Elizabeth I would count as a minor royal without the Spanish Armada - Without the Nazis, Churchill would be remembered as an opposition windbag - The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Roman Ninth Legion And after all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of unifying Blitz spirit (although in an ideal world, we wouldn’t have accidentally let Corporal Hitler go in the first place). The British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say those enemies made Britain what it is today... A History of Britain in Ten Enemies is a witty, whistlestop tour through the history of Britain that will have you laughing as you find out what they didn't teach you in school. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Mantra Beats and Sound Bath If you are craving FLOW 🌟 FREEDOM 🌟 FUSION you don't want to miss this. Immerse yourself in an evening of sacred sound and energy activation. Experience the harmonious blend of crystal singing bowls, light language activations and Tesla Waves, designed to balance your energy, enhance clarity and awaken hidden gifts. Mantra Beats infuses the uplifting rhythms of Progressive House with spiritual sounds, folk-tribal drums and powerful mantras, creating a unique fusion of Sound Bath and Ecstatic Dance. What Awaits You? ☮️ Get ready to LET GO of tension and stress. Take a break from your busy mind. Gift yourself the time and space to nourish your soul. This is not just any dance – it’s meditation through movement, a chance to unwind, open up and dance freely and joyfully. Dance like no one is watching, because no one really is. 🔔 Sound Bath - Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds and embark on a journey of inner peace. A voyage many have described as transcending earthly realms. The sound vibrations induce a deep meditative state, detoxifying your energy field and harmonising your physical body. Sensations of energy buzzing through your chakras signify the clearing of emotional blockages from your body and energy field. Explore the myriad benefits of Sound Therapy, ranging from stress reduction, mental clarity and improved sleep to lowered blood pressure, immune system stimulation, pain relief and emotional clarity. Becky infuses her Quantum Coaching and Multidimensional Healing energy into the singing bowls, intuitively reading the room's energy. This elevates the benefits, allowing bathers to physically feel the energy and elevate their consciousness. 🎶 Ecstatic Dance - Mantra Beats is aimed at presenting meditational sounds such as 'Om' and spiritual mantras such as 'Ganeshaya Mantra', 'Gayatri Mantra', 'Hare Krishna Mahamantra', 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra' etc. with modern dance music. These mantras have powerful vibrations and sound healing properties that many have experienced globally. Combined with Progressive House, which is best defined as journey music, we are in for a special evening. Popular House, EDM, Trance and Techno Music Producers and DJs around the world, such as Stan Kolev, Matan Caspi, Argy, Shanti People, Hilight Tribe and more, have incorporated these mantras in their music production and created heaps of amazing tracks; some of them and similar tunes will be played at 'Mantra Beats'. Check out the 'Mantra Beats' Spotify playlist for music reference: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sTowa8u5bElyEGPgY7E60... 🕉️ The event is not about beats pushing movement, instead it is an opportunity and an invitation to listen to the powerful and healing mantras. The tracks that Energee will be playing invite a call-and-response style participation. You are welcome to hum or chant the mantras as per your comfort level while busting some dance moves on the beautiful wooden floor of Raw Power Yoga, voted Brisbane's best Yoga Studio. About the Artists Mantra Beats founder Uri, artist name 'Energee' (@soundofenergee) is a DJ and Electronic Dance Music Producer who has been DJing for more than a decade in a variety of genres and have performed all over Australia and in many cities in India. Energee produces a variety of Prog and Techno tunes that you can find on Spotify/Apple Music like Mantr XV, Slow Down, Kaallii, Jodhana and more. Born and grew up in India, he learnt the basics of Sanskrit in high school and very connected to the rich culture of the spiritual land. He migrated to Australia almost two decades ago, Meanjin is home and very grateful to live on this land of opportunities. Sound Bath by Soul Significance (@soulsignificance) - Becky is a Transformational Sound Shaman, Mentor and Spiritual Guide. Offering sound medicine, hypnosis, coaching, energy work and ceremonies to empower souls and deepen spiritual journeys. Specialising in Sound Practitioner Mentoring and holistic Spiritual Development. Recurring event Mantra Beats is a recurring event. Past dates: - Melbourne 25th Aug 2024 - Brisbane 6th Oct, 9th Nov, 23rd Nov 2024, 22nd Feb, 15th Mar, 5th Apr 2025 Upcoming dates: - Brisbane 24th May, 7th Jun, 21st Jun, 5th Jul and 19th Jul 2025 Community Stay connected with our tribe via the Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/social-house-beats/ Note - Bring your water bottle - This is a sober event, please ensure you are free from alcohol or substance use upon arrival, or entry will be refused without a refund - Please respect everyone's individual space and the group space we create together - Mobile DJ setup speakers, party lights (lasers and strobes) used during the dancing journey - Dance to your comfort, there are no specific moves/steps - The sound bath session will be conducted lying down, so bring a yoga mat, a pillow and a blanket or a jumper for comfort - The organizers will be taking photos and short video clips during the event to help promote future gatherings - This event is for Adults only. Schedule 🕘 6:30pm Doors open, arrive and relax 🕘 7:00 to 7:30pm Welcome circle 🕘 7:30 to 8:30pm Hum, chant and dance to Mantra Beats with DJ Energee 🕘 8:30 to 9:15pm Sound Bath by Soul Significance 🕘 9:15 to 9:30pm Closing circle. Everyone is welcome to come and experience the magic of 'Mantra Beats'. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to move, flow and let the music carry you away. Peace! Tags #mantras #bhaktiyoga #dancing #cleanparty #progressivehouse #stankolev #argy #soulmusic #earlyparty #yogastudio #dj #thingstodo #brisbane #goldcoast #danceparty #ecstaticdance #spiritualsounds #soundhealing #soundbath #soulsignificance Information Source: Energee | eventbrite

Institute Collective presents 'Song in a Day' Join us for a joyful morning of singing at ARK - Cliftonville Cultural Space! Led by Hughie Gavin and Steph Dickinson from Institute Collective, this uplifting workshop is open to all – whether you're a seasoned musician or completely new to singing. Together, we’ll learn and perform Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish, building vocal skills, confidence, and enjoying the magic of singing in harmony. No long-term commitment, no pressure – just a welcoming space to explore your voice and enjoy making music with others. Come along and experience the power of group singing in a fun and supportive setting! Information Source: Steph Dickinson | eventbrite

We're thrilled to have Robert Macfarlane joining us on the 10th of May at 7pm to talk about his new book, Is a River Alive?. Robert will be in conversation with Amy-Jane Beer, author of The Flow! Boldly and persuasively recasting rivers as living beings, Is a River Alive? is a characteristically eloquent and informed volume from the author of Underland and The Old Ways traverses Ecuador, Southern India, Quebec and Macfarlane's Cambridge home in the writer's most personal and political work yet. At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has. The Flow is a book about water, and, like water, it meanders, cascades and percolates through many lives, landscapes and stories. Inspired by a visit to the river where her close friend tragically died twelve years earlier, Amy-Jane Beer reconnects with the waterways and wild places she has always felt an affinity for in this intimate, lyrically written reflection on nature and loss. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Elson + Support: Abandoned Buildings & Etheriel @ The 1in12 Club Come join us for a night of amazing music at The 1in12 Club! Elson will be headlining with support from Abandoned Buildings and Etheriel. Get ready for a blend of shoegaze sounds that will blow your mind. This in person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out! Information Source: Sammy Presents | eventbrite

Elson + Support: Abandoned Buildings & Etheriel @ The 1in12 Club Come join us for a night of amazing music at The 1in12 Club! Elson will be headlining with support from Abandoned Buildings and Etheriel. Get ready for a blend of shoegaze sounds that will blow your mind. This in person event promises to be a night to remember. Don't miss out! Information Source: Sammy Presents | eventbrite

We're delighted to have Lotte Jeffs joining us on the 15th of May to celebrate the paperback release of her wonderful Leeds-based book, This Love! Spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, This Love is a vivid and epic tale of finding your soulmates, building an unconventional family and the limitless, ever-changing forms love can take -perfect for fans of Talking at Night, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and One Day When Mae and Ari meet their final year at the University of Leeds, their connection is magnetic. Mae, whilst stubborn and no stranger to breaking hearts, needs Ari's bright light to guide her out of her self-centred ways; Ari, vibrant, charming and reeling in the aftermath of a scandal in New York, clings to Mae as his grounding anchor. As the years sweep by, the two traverse the tumult of life: toxic partners and hidden secrets, the heavy weight of grief, and a complicated, unignorable desire to start a family . . . If they can hold onto one another in the face of the relentless past and the inevitable future, they might discover how to build something beautiful out of their expansive, boundary-breaking love. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Whose stories get printed? Whose voices fill the pages? Independent publishing tears through the silence, carving space for the voices that refuse to be erased. From underground zines to radical manifestos, from risograph prints to hand-bound books, publishing has long been a tool of resistance, resilience, and rebellion. It is where the marginalized take control of their own narratives, where ink becomes activism, and where paper holds the weight of histories yet to be told. This exhibition invites you to step inside the messy, urgent, and unapologetic world of independent publishing— where words spark movements, pages hold power, and creativity knows no limits. Information Source: eventbrite

We're thrilled to have talented travel writer Ben Aitken joining us for an event on the 20th of May at 7pm! Ben will be talking about his new book, Sh*tty Breaks! Adios Paris. Hello Wolverhampton. Not everything that glitters is gold - which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. This book is a celebration of the underdog; a hymn to the wrong direction; and evidence that there's no such thing as a shitty break. What's more, by spreading its affection beyond the usual suspects (which are often overdone and overpriced), 'Shitty Breaks' promotes a less expensive and more sustainable brand of travel. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Experience the timeless beauty of Michelangelo's masterpieces at the Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo Love & Death in Saltburn by the Sea. Hosted at the Saltburn Community Theatre on May 20, 2025, this event provides a unique opportunity to delve into the life and work of the legendary artist. Immerse yourself in the artistry and passion of Michelangelo as you explore his iconic creations, from the stunning sculptures to the breathtaking frescoes. Don't miss this extraordinary exhibition that showcases the genius of one of history's most revered artists.

It's official! It's Strange Up North is returning for another exciting night filled with bookish fun! This year the event will be held on the 24th of May and will start at 5:30pm and end at 8:30pm. We're so looking forward to being joined by 15 fantasy, sci-fi and horror authors! No panels, simply a social gathering where readers can come in and chat to the authors and get their books signed. Tickets will be £10 and £5 of that will be redeemable towards the cost of a book purchased on the night. The full list of authors will be available here after the 2nd of April. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

We've delighted to have Hazel McBride, author of the highly-anticipated romantasy, A Fate Forged in Fire, joining us for an event on the 28th of May at 7pm! How much is she willing to sacrifice to claim her throne? A powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom, while also fighting her desire for a certain dragon-riding adversary in this sizzling Celtic-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of House of the Dragon and Fourth Wing. Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries. Through a long line of corrupt kings, an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dragons. Aemyra was born to lead, gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid. For years she has hidden in the shadows, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright and protect her people. When her carefully laid plans are foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a deadly game of politics and plots. Her greatest enemy? Prince Fiorean - the dragon-riding, fire-wielding royal whose icy arrogance and raw power thwart her every step. But as chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Prince Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance to survive. And in the heat of battle, their mutual hatred ignites something neither of them can control. Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for the only man that stands between her and the throne, Aemyra begins to uncover the true weight of the crown. Will she ignite the flames of change for her people - or will love burn her alive? Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Hey friends. It went so well last time we're doing it again ! One year in with the best live audience in the business and we know it works, so we're back for more! Each week a different guest joins World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker and we share something old, something new, Something Borrowed, and something blue. Sometimes poems, sometimes music, always a good time. Since last season I have had a baby (!) and am techinically on paternity leave but the one exception is my other baby which is this baby of a night now at ARK Cliftonville with Special Guest Lemn Sissay As well as some chat and performance from me and Lemn, there will be an open mic where you are welcome to come and perform a poem or song (either your own or Something Borrowed (!) Harry Baker is the World Poetry Slam Champion and champion of the people. His TED Talks have been watched by millions of people and translated into over 20 different languages. He has two books published with Burning Eye and his newest collection, Wonderful, is out NOW accompanied by a tour around the UK and Ireland. He is the only person to have sold out the Tom Thumb Theatre three nights in a row and he is yet to find anywhere that does a better French Toast than Forts. Lemn Sissay is a Number One Sunday Times Best selling author. He has graced stages throughout the world: from The Library of Congress in the USA to London Palladium in the UK. Google “Lemn Sissay” and all the return hits will be about him. There is only one person in the world named Lemn Sissay and he is with us, here, now. He has been top of Harry's list of 'maybe one day' dream guests and that day is today! ARK Cliftonville is Former Synagogue turned cultural space and graciously welcomed us when we needed to find a space bigger than Forts, which means we can now book people like Lemn flipping Sissay. You are wonderful and if you've read this far you are absolutely my kind of person, so I would love to see you there. As with all my shows there is an option for a free ticket if you can't afford to pay for one in this moment, no questions asked. So far it has sold out every time so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment! Information Source: Harry Baker | eventbrite

Moe and the team are back and oh how we've missed the claps, the clicks and the community. But the break is well and truly over and we can't wait to get back to what we do best, delivering an eclectic array of unique spoken word & live music talent. And we're super excited for our first show back to be in the quirky basement with the cosy front room feel down at the Muddy Puddle! The Muddy Puddle's basement is a time capsule which will transport you back to the 70s, with a warm and alluring ambience. Decked out with a hi-fi sound system, come and experience Moetry in an intimate setting whilst enjoying drinks and empanadas. The Muddy Puddle is a locally owned business in the heart of Stoke Newington, where plant based cuisine is celebrated in a unique and exciting way. Playing with flavours and dishes predominantly from Latin and South America, The Muddy Puddle use only the best suppliers available such as Natoora, Brindisa and Caravan Roasters. So you can be confident thsy products will be of the highest quality, do make sure you arrive early to grab a tipple and a nibble to enjoy during the show! https://www.themuddypuddle.co.uk/ We can't wait to welcome you, Come sit with us... Information Source: Moetry | eventbrite