Conway Hall

24/12/2024

As we close out 2024, we’re reflecting on the theme of this year’s Bloomsbury Festival: Human.Kind.

It’s been a year of exploring how kindness, creativity, and collaboration can shape a better world. At Conway Hall, we’re proud to be part of a community that values diversity, ethics, and the power of ideas.

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re inspired to continue fostering spaces for meaningful conversations and positive change. Here’s to building a kinder, more inclusive future—together.

Photo Credit: Stuart Keegan

20/12/2024

Here's what's coming up at Conway Hall this January 💡 Find out more and book here: https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE

20/12/2024

We're looking for an experienced, self-motivated person to become the *Fundraising Manager* for our dynamic charity & Central London venue.

With a landmark venue, and over 100 years of championing independent voices promoting equality, social justice, and a better life for all – we call that ETHICS – Conway Hall is the place for those driven by the same passion for change.

For more information:
conwayhall.org.uk/fundraisingmanager

12/12/2024

Invigilators wanted! 🖼️

Conway Hall is seeking freelance invigilators for Adventures in the Electroverse — a unique art & 3D sound installation by legendary electronic music pioneer Martyn Ware, happening 12–20 Feb 2025. 🎨🎶

Welcome guests & oversee the exhibition as they immerse themselves in sound, art, & storytelling.

This role is a freelance opportunity, and will be paid at £75 for a half day (4.5hr shift). Training will be provided but the opportunity is ideal for those with customer-facing experience and a passion for art and music.

🔗 More details:

We are looking to recruit freelance invigilators for the upcoming art and 3D sound installation Adventures in the Electroverse at Conway Hall, 12 - 20 February 2025.

11/12/2024

As part of their ‘The Young’uns at Christmas’ tour, this is their only London date – a seasonal treat not to be missed!

For almost 20 years, The Young’uns have entertained audiences across the globe. This award-winning trio from Stockton and Hartlepool are known for their heartfelt, contemporary folk songs.

In this special performance, they bring their signature harmony, humour, and heart to a mix of classic festive tunes and original songs, creating an evening full of warmth and cheer.

“The harmonies are glorious, the wit is waspish. The songs are powerful, the banter is relentless, and the audience is happy. What’s not to like?” - ★★★★★ The Guardian

🎟️ Tickets are down to the last few – book now: https://loom.ly/a-J8IIA

For almost 20 years The Young’uns have entertained audiences around the world. 3 time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, the much loved trio from Stockton and Hartlepool have built a reputation for singing folk songs for the times we’re living in. Born from empathy, crafted with care and delivered...

09/12/2024

Get ready for an exciting Spring Sunday Concerts season at Conway Hall!

Enjoy 15% off Season Tickets and a series of world-class performances, from the Bute Quintet and Berkeley Ensemble to the return of tenor James Gilchrist. This season features music from Baroque to contemporary, with world premieres and new works by emerging composers.

Highlights include the Treske Quartet, Trio Isimsiz, Fibonacci Quartet, Aquinas Trio, and the debut of Trio Cordiera.

Book your Season Ticket today: https://loom.ly/DW7Vnpo

See our concerts programme and the affordable tickets we offer.

08/12/2024

Conway Hall’s historic Sunday Concerts return in 2025, showcasing an exciting line-up of world-class performances. Under the artistic direction of Simon Callaghan, the season runs from 12 January to 30 March, offering a mix of established ensembles and rising stars.

Highlights include: The Treske Quartet opening the season with a dynamic programme, the award-winning Trio Isimsiz with an evening of passionate chamber music, and the London Piano Quartet’s stunning exploration of Brahms and British composers. Also featured are The Greenwich Trio’s celebration of women composers and the renowned Aquinas Trio with a programme blending classic and contemporary works.

Don’t miss out on these unforgettable performances. Book your tickets now: https://loom.ly/8xCyeDM

06/12/2024

Conway Hall is thrilled to unveil our Spring 2025 programme!

This season offers an inspiring blend of thought-provoking talks, captivating concerts, and groundbreaking exhibitions. Ethical Matters returns with Sexpectations, a three-part series exploring love, relationships, and the fight for s*x worker rights.

Don’t miss Adventures in the Electroverse, Martyn Ware’s extraordinary 3D sound installation, making its London debut. Blending cutting-edge audio technology with stories from Ware’s acclaimed Electronically Yours podcast, this immersive experience brings pop culture icons like Boy George and Nile Rodgers to life through sound.

Also on show is Seeing Truth in Museums, a bold exhibition by Dr Jane Wildgoose and Janice Ross. Confronting colonial legacies, it reveals hidden histories and advocates for reconnection and reparation through powerful art, talks, and a half-day conference.

Our Sunday Concerts series features beloved ensembles and fresh talent, promising a season of inspiring performances.

Explore the full programme and book tickets here: https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE

03/12/2024

Join us at Conway Hall for the final event in this year’s dementia-friendly concert series, in partnership with Songhaven.

This 45-minute concert will feature beloved songs from stage and screen, performed by a talented trio of classically trained musicians. The performance concludes with a lively singalong, followed by a relaxed afternoon tea.

These free, welcoming concerts are open to all, with a special invitation to people living with dementia, their families, carers, and loved ones.

Songhaven is founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality live music in a joyful and inclusive atmosphere. We’re delighted to host these concerts, which celebrate the power of music to connect and uplift.

📆 14 December, 3pm
✨ Don’t miss this final concert of the year!
🎟️ Tickets are free – book yours here: https://loom.ly/JvHAZSg

Conway Hall is delighted to partner with Songhaven to present a new series of dementia-friendly concerts. Each 45-minute programme includes well-loved songs from stage and screen, performed by a trio of professional classically trained musicians. These free concerts are open to all and will warmly w...

30/11/2024

This December at Conway Hall, wrap up 2024 with an inspiring lineup of cultural events! ✨ From our final insightful Ethical Matters talk to enchanting chamber music performances and heartwarming festive singalongs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s what’s coming up:

💡 Dec 1 – 3PM – Ethical Matters: Know Your Place
Dr Faiza Shaheen challenges inequality and inspires action.

🎻 Dec 1 – 6.30PM – Sunday Concerts: Alice Neary & Robin Green
The timeless beauty of Beethoven, performed by cello and piano.

🎭 Dec 6 – 2PM & 7PM – LPMAM: Turandot
A bold reimagining of Puccini's opera, blending Italian and Mongolian influences.

🎶 Dec 8 – 5.30PM – Sunday Concerts: Kyan Quartet + Talk
Award-winning musicians playing Schumann, Beethoven and Shaw.

🎄 Dec 14 – 3PM – Songhaven: Dementia-Friendly Concert
Festive music, singalongs and a social afternoon tea.

🎹 Dec 15 – 6.30PM – Sunday Concerts: Primrose Piano Quartet
A stunning finale with Mozart, Schubert and Brahms.

🎟️ Book your tickets now and make this December one to remember:
https://loom.ly/ynn1cQE

26/11/2024

Get ready for another memorable Sunday Concert at Conway Hall! 🎻

On December 8, experience the acclaimed Kyan Quartet as they make their Conway Hall debut with pieces by Caroline Shaw, Schumann and Beethoven. Join us for a pre-concert talk by Robert Hugill to hear about the rich history of the quartet tradition. Don’t miss this incredible evening!

🗓️ Dec 8 - 5:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets from £7 | Under 26 FREE
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/4l1UDcw

22/11/2024

Our friends at Electric Voice Theatre have shared a wonderful introduction to the archive of composer Eliza Flower (1803–1846) at Conway Hall Library. Conway Hall’s Honorary Archivist, Carl Harrison, speaks with their Artistic Director, Frances M Lynch, about the exhibition he curated for the sold-out performance of "Flowers of the Seasons - Politics, Power & Poverty".

🎥 Watch the video here: https://loom.ly/WJJhJvM

20/11/2024

Honoured to receive Music Venue Trust’s Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Music Award 2024! MVT works tirelessly to protect, secure, and improve grassroots music venues across the UK for communities and emerging artists. We’re proud to be members and to support the incredible work they do. Please support their mission however you can!

19/11/2024

🚨 Feeling stuck in an unfair system?

Join Dr Faiza Shaheen, economist and political commentator, for a thought-provoking talk on how inequality shapes our lives—and how we can come together to build a fairer society. Drawing on the insights from her book Know Your Place, Faiza offers hopeful ideas for change and a call to action.

🗓️ Dec 1, 2024 – 3 PM
🎟️ In-person & online tickets - £10 • £7
🔗 Book: https://loom.ly/y8h4Gco

Society today will not give most of us the chance of a secure and fulfilling life. In this Ethical Matters talk, Faiza Shaheen presents a personal and statistical look at how our current system keeps us locked into an ugly hierarchy. It’s a powerful call for collective fighting to reinvent…

18/11/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be rescheduling our Ethical Matters talk “Uncovering the History of Women’s Bodies” until 2025. We apologise to those of you who planned to attend - we will be actioning refunds to everyone in the next 24 hours.

Thank you for understanding.

Team Conway Hall
https://www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/uncovering-the-history-of-womens-bodies/

13/11/2024

Have you ever thought about being a trustee?

Conway Hall is looking for dedicated Trustees to help guide our mission of promoting ethics, social justice and independent voices. Whether you’re experienced or a first-timer, use your skills, expertise, knowledge and networks to guide our mission to and promote a more equitable world.

Apply now: www.conwayhall.org.uk/about/opportunities/job/trustee-2

We are seeking Trustees that align with our vision and values and will apply their skills, expertise, knowledge and networks to further the charity’s aims.

12/11/2024

Join the Calathea Quartet, a brilliant international ensemble from the Royal Academy of Music, as they make their debut at Conway Hall next Sunday, November 24! 🎻✨ Prepare for an unforgettable evening with works by Dvořák, F***y Mendelssohn and Felix Mendelssohn.

🗓️ Nov 24 - 6.30 PM
🎟️ Tickets from £7 | Under 26 FREE
🔗 Book: https://loom.ly/WN3N55w

06/11/2024

How can the videogame industry challenge the status quo and promote egalitarian values? 🎮🌍

Join games critic Marijam Did, in conversation with game designer and writer Daniel Griliopoulos, as they discuss how video games' huge influence can be harnessed for good.

🗓️ Wed 13th Nov - 6.30PM
🎟️ In-person & online tickets - £10 • £7
🔗 Book now: https://loom.ly/sTKI_VQ