Sunday Night Acoustic Vibes Downstairs @ The Tabernacle starts this Sunday - featured act this week is The Ryan O'Reilly Band

Come check out the internationally renowned Ryan O'Reilly band plus special guests including Roxanne & The Painkillers live @ The Tabernacle this Sunday evening from 6 pm -10 pm... ENTRY IS FREE!!!

Expect a few surprise guests!

Jc Carroll from The Members on winning a 'Golden Trellick' at The Portobello Film Festival for his opera 'The Golborne Variations'

25 years in the making, Jc from The Members looks back on the creation and staging of his critically acclaimed multimedia opera 'The Golborne Variations', which premiered at The Portobello Film Festival on Friday 2nd September this year. Received with a standing ovation by a full house at the Portobello Film Festival, 'The Golborne Variations went on to win a Special Award, which was collected on Jc's behalf (he was on tour in France with The Members) by cast members Simon Godley & James Simmins from festival organiser Jonathan Barnett.

It is hoped that another staging of this award-winning opera will take place somewhere in the Portobello vicinity very soon. Watch this space...

Pre-Pentimento: The Ryan O'Reilly Band need an artist.

Pre-Pentimento: The Ryan O'Reilly Band need an artist.

An opportunity to get involved making some art for a great band! These guys are already regularly touring Europe, could be a chance to get your work out to loads of people and be associated forever with the iconic Ryan O'Reilly Band...

Swedish pop group I'm From Barcelona play @ The Tabernacle tonight

Local rapper JC001 performs Sea of MC's on ITV's The Beat in 1993

Once the world's fastest rapper, JC001 has performed many times in the Portobello area over the years.. a stalwart of the local live scene, his live set is well worth checking out if you get the opportunity!

Pre-Pentimento: Michael Horovitz needs space.

 Is there anyone in the area that may be able to help this world famous poet store his invaluable archive? If you think you may be able to somehow offer assistance, follow the link below:

Pre-Pentimento: Michael Horovitz needs space.

Pre-Pentimento: LOCO at the Grand Union, Tammy Weisgerber and Rob Alder.

Pre-Pentimento: LOCO at the Grand Union, Tammy Weisgerber and Rob Alder.

Live music event LOCO will now be held every Saturday at The Grand Union W9, starting tonight!

Live music event LOCO @ The Grand Union W9 has now become a weekly event and will be held every Saturday starting at 8 pm! Acts tonight include an acoustic set from The Freak Elite, surreal cabaret from The ElectroFuture Beard Club, keyboard player and self-confessed Bohemian Joel Sarakula, great songs and piano-playing from Stuart Frobisher, beautiful singing from Emma Lyndon-Stanford, the mercurial Roxanne & The Pain Killers and interesting observations from resident poet Tristan Hazell. Hosted by James Simmins and Jono Willis the night starts at 8 pm and entry is FREE!