Posted in: Music Festivals by Mike greaves on August 23rd, 2012 | 1 Comment
London has always been appreciated for housing diverse music from all parts of the world.
As a result, people in London have become very fond of live concerts of artists belonging to various cultural and musical background and genres. London is not only considered to be capital of England, but it is also considered to be the capital of the music world. A lot of bands like Coldplay, Pink Floyd etc. have been formed in London and this enhances the popularity of live concerts in this city. As a result, London hosts a lot of different music venues and concert halls where artists from various different parts of the world perform and keep the sound and music alive. In this article, we will tell you about a few such venues according to the genres they play.
Genres of Music and Venues to Listen to Them in London
1) Indie and Rock – The best place for listening to Indie or Rock in London is Koko. This place will give you goosebumps if you are a fan of live music in London. It is spacious and you will see other fans of the same genre dancing and cheering with you. Koko was recently renovated and houses many popular rock bands. Moreover, the venue is surrounded by many popular clubs which have rock and roll as their basic theme. Sometimes, concerts can go till early hours of the morning. Koko usually plays Indie and Rock concerts which are popular all around the world.
On the other hand, if you are not a person who wants loud cheers and a lot of people around, Power Lunches Arts cafe will be the best place for you. This cafe usually plays smaller unsigned bands which are fun and new. The best part is that this place is economical as well as cool.
If you are interested in old rock, you can visit The Borderline which plays some good music from the 60s and 70s. This place has been running for over 20 years and it is a heaven for rock and metal fans.
2) Jazz – If you are a Jazz fan, Boisdale will be the place for you. Boisdale plays all sorts of Jazz, traditional jazz, world jazz, soul, funk etc. This is the best place for a Jazz fan to have some after hours fun. In case you want to go for a very traditional Jazz venue, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is the place for you. This club has been running for over 50 years and is still popular among fans.
3) Classical – The Royal Festival Hall is the best place if you are looking to have a glass of wine with beautiful views and classical music. This place houses Choral and Orchestral music every week.
4) Musicals and Operas – If you want to listen live music in London, there are a lot of places where you can be. There are still many people in London who love musicals and operas. As a result, most of the theatres are still running good and hosting regular musicals and opera shows.
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