Neil Kelso

29/06/2024

This week SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE is coming to the historic and beautiful Hoxton Hall.

I can’t wait to share this magical show with you in such a perfect venue - a 150-year-old MusicHall!

Tickets are on sale now - I hope to see you there!!

06/04/2024

Thrilled to be bringing Sounds Impossible to CowesFringe on the 26th May. And it’s happening in the beautiful Commodores House - so join us if you can. It’s going to be very special indeed!

Tickets are on sale now. You can find out more at:

https://www.cowesfringe.com/neil-kelso

20/02/2024

CowesFringe Festival Makes a Grand Comeback, Boasting an Eclectic Lineup of Diverse Talent 🙌🤩

The much-anticipated return of CowesFringe is set to dazzle audiences with an array of performances from an eclectic mix of talented artists. Now in its second year, the festival is back with a bang, promising an unforgettable experience for lovers of great entertainment.🎉

The Fringe Festival will take place from 24–26 May 2024, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of music and performances.🎤

Among the line-up are some truly exceptional artists including renowned vocalist Kerry Ellis, Isle of Wight favourites Brando Party Band, Godfather of Dance Music DJ Gordon Mac, guitarist Jonjan Kavlakoglu, singer-songwriter Sean Logan and magician Neil Kelso (more acts to be announced).🎶

ℹ️ Find out more: cowesfringe.com

27/01/2024

Neil Kelso at UNESCO
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I am very deeply honoured to have been invited to speak at the headquarters of UNESCO about my work as a multidisciplinary artist. This is a pic of me in full-flow giving examples from my work, and discussing innovation, diversity, inclusive approaches, and tools for better collaborative mentalities.
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As part of UNESCO ’s Roadmap against Racism and Discrimination, this international Forum is a sharing of examples of good practice in challenging the stagnant inequalities within our societies, and fostering positive change locally and globally through Unesco and in partnership with NGOs and other major change-makers. It is the most inspiring and exciting place, and so much amazing work is being done to end injustices and make the world a safer, kinder, more peaceful, and more beautiful place. It’s a network of brilliant people and innovative initiatives all around the world and the positive changes they’re achieving in often the most challenging environments is absolutely astonishing. Education, science, culture, sports, and the arts all have such a vital role to play today to make tomorrow better for everyone.
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I am deeply moved by the stories and examples that are being shared and the work being done. Being featured amongst these people is amongst my proudest achievements. Old friends and new friends, all allies in a revolution of compassion and inclusiveness. These people have unlocked something in me too and I have a feeling this is only the beginning. I am so very grateful to them. Humans really are endlessly amazing when they choose to be.
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06/08/2023

It’s the final countdown - the last few days to support my show “Sounds Impossible” on Kickstarter!

“Sounds Impossible” is a Magic Show powered entirely by Live Music. It was awarded 5* “Pick of the Fringe” and with your support it is becoming a Theatre Show AND A MOVIE!

The Herald said:
"Neil Kelso is a member of The Magic Circle and a remarkable pianist who explores outstanding magic thru the medium of all forms of music. Sounds Impossible is one of the best shows to see."

If you would like to see the show or the movie, and receive all kinds of magical rewards, we need your support on Kickstarter.

Rewards include:
- visiting the rehearsal room,
- accessing the creative teams sketchbooks,
- being credited in the movie titles,
- owning a prop used in the show,
- behind-the-scenes and making-of footage,
- and even learning a magic trick!

There are only a few days left, so please support, share, and help spread the word!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oracolarium/sounds-impossible-a-magic-and-music-show-by-neil-kelso/

01/02/2023

Happy February friends!

If your inbox is feeling uninspiring, might I suggest signing up for my newsletter?!

7Secrets is my once-a-month eNeweletter about creativity, magic, and more.

Each month it contains seven ideas/quotes/tips that I’ve never shared before, and which I think will be either interesting or useful for nurturing creativity.

It’s free to sign-up and you can opt out at any time.

See you there 😉

17/01/2023

The lovely Mat Ricardo has shared an excellent video which is well worth a watch and a share.

Having been on a similar script-reviewing journey myself some years ago, and having had this conversation with a lot of performers since, I know it’s a really important subject that deserves a nuanced explanation that gently unpicks the subject. So it’s really really great to have such a succinct, engaging, and friendly video to share with anyone new to this important topic!

Thank you Mat! ❤️

Here's a little video about politeness, manners, and trying to be a decent human..If you enjoyed this, then please do subscribe to my channel, leave a like a...

26/09/2022

Audience and Press talking about “SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE: a magic show by Neil Kelso powered by live music”.

You can catch this show tomorrow 27th September at The Concorde Club

Thank you to all the amazing audiences so far. If you haven’t been yet, do come along if you can!

I hope to see you there!

26/08/2022

A lovely mention in The Herald following my appearance on Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe - encouraging you to come and see my show, and calling me “a remarkable pianist exploring outstanding magic thru the medium of all forms of music”!

I’m very chuffed indeed! 😊

Only two chances left to see my show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - come along to Fingers Piano Bar tomorrow or Sunday at 15:10.

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PICK OF THE BEST SHOWS TO SEE IN THE FINAL WEEK!
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/20756321.edinburgh-festival-katie-woods-pick-best-shows-see-final-week/

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Pleasance Theatre Alistair Barrie Neil Kelso

25/08/2022

More lovely audience reactions to “Sounds Impossible” a magic show by Neil Kelso powered by live music.

See it at Edinburgh Fringe as part of Pbh's Free Fringe at Fingers Piano Bar, then at London’s Le Crazy Coqs - Zedel and Southampton’s The Concorde Club

20/08/2022

I couldn’t be more honoured to be being featured in Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe this Monday 22nd August!

What a truly spectacular lineup too!

I CAN’T WAIT!!!

*** EDINBURGH FRINGE 2022 ***
Our Monday 22nd August Line-Up: 12.40pm-2.10pm
'It's like the Royal Variety Show of the Fringe'

👉 2-4-1 tickets become available on Monday from the Pleasance Box Office either online, by phone, or in person: https://bit.ly/mervspotfringe2022

👉 Please note: Offer is not available at the Fringe Box Office.
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Today's line-up features extracts from:
1. Sounds Impossible: A Musical Magic Show by Neil Kelso - Cabaret and Variety (magic, music)
2. Emily Wilson: Fixed - Comedy (stand-up, cabaret)
3. GirlPlay - Theatre (spoken word, new writing)
4. A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery - Theatre (interactive,
5. 1902 - Theatre (comedy, new writing)
6. Alistair Barrie: Alistaircratic - Comedy
7. Beats on Pointe - Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (dance, family)Host: Mervyn Stutter
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More details at https://www.mervspotfringe.com/mon-22nd-august-2022
Only £15 for a 90 minute lunchtime extravaganza!

Pleasance One, Pleasance Theatre Courtyard, Venue 33
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Our team of Arts Professionals go out onto the Fringe, see hundreds of shows, the best of which are invited onto Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe. Each perform a short extract from their show and then they are interviewed by Mervyn for five minutes to embellish and inform more about their piece. Having seen a wonderful 90 minute 'Royal Variety' type show, the audience can also select those that they have liked and, if they choose, buy tickets to see the whole show.
29th year for this tried, tested, and very popular show.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Pleasance Theatre

Neil Kelso Emily Wilson Sarah Richardson Spoken Word Poet Highly Suspect Saltire Sky Theatre Alistair Barrie Beats On Pointe

19/08/2022

Further audiences react to “SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE” a magic show by Neil Kelso, powered by live music.

See and hear it for yourself in Edinburgh, London, and Southampton.

www.NeilKelso.co.uk/si

18/08/2022

More audiences react to “SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE” a magic show by Neil Kelso, powered by live music.

www.NeilKelso.co.uk/si

18/08/2022

Audiences react to “SOUNDS IMPOSSIBLE” a magic show by Neil Kelso powered by live music.

08/08/2022

Chopin’s “Raindrop” prelude has got a special place in my heart. I first learned it around 2001 (which rather alarmingly is 21 years ago).

The music of Chopin is incredibly emotive to me. The process of playing it is also lovely because somehow he found ways for it to always sits so beautifully in the hands. The dance that the fingers perform to create the sound is just as pleasing to me as the music itself.

The sound isn’t perfect as it’s just filmed on a phone, but I love seeing the keys from this angle, with the reflection in the polished lid.

I’m currently on an amazing journey creating my Sounds Impossible show. It delves deep into why music, pianos, soundtracks, and vibrations of all kinds are so magical.

You can see it (and hear it) in Edinburgh, London or Southampton. Find out more here: www.NeilKelso.Co.uk/si

https://youtu.be/Nfu1zCHFTWQ

The prelude people call “the raindrop prelude” was written by Chopin in the winter of 1838-39 whilst living in Majorca. He was ill with tuberculosis at the t...

02/08/2022

My birthday is coming round soon, and that means that for 30 years now, I have been playing piano (yes, I started playing piano at minus-nine-years-old).
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When I sit down at the piano, time stands still, and I get taken to all sorts of beautiful and strange places I’ve never been before. And every piano is different. They all have their own personality, and they all tell stories in different ways. It’s real magic.
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Come and experience my brand new magic show “Sounds Impossible” in Edinburgh at throughout August, then in September I’ll be at London’s and Eastleigh’s .club - info in the comments below.
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25/07/2022

I made my first TikTok!

Not long now until Edinburgh Festival Fringe where you can see my show daily at 15:10. It’s free and unticketed, so arrive promptly to be sure of a seat!

If you’re in London on 1st September come to see Sounds Impossible at - tickets are on sale now (link in comments).

If you’re in Southampton on 27th September, come to The Concorde Club - tickets are on sale now (link in comments).

24/04/2022

This weekend I was bringing magic and music to the legendary Gin House Burlesque - it’s always such a fabulous show with so many of my favorite human beings, in a totally marvellous setting, creating an immersive adventure through a burlesque and cabaret wonderland, for brilliant audiences.

The amazing Missy Fatale, Jolie Papillon and Miss Betsy Rose have created such a magical event - it’s an honour to be part of it. Every night is totally beautifully unique.

I am thrilled that I will be back to join them again for the July shows, so grab yourself a ticket asap because it often sells out.

Thank you Andrew Green aka PictureCornerWheels for this spectacularly mysterious photo!