Take Me Where The Music’s Playing: Five Live Music Venues in the Borough

2026-02-25

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Presenters: Anabel Provansal and Rita Ray A whirlwind tour of five local live music venues in the borough. Featuring interviews, music excerpts and stories from vital spaces who have supported so many artists over the years. Hear from World Heartbeat’s Founder/Artistic Director Sahana Gero and patron Julian Joseph; General Manager of the iconic Clapham Grand, Ally Wolf celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025; Tony Moore, Director of Music, Art & Development at The Bedford in Balham; The Magic Garden in Battersea Park including musicians Simo Lagnawi and Sarah Mc...

Presenters: Anabel Provansal and Rita Ray

A whirlwind tour of five local live music venues in the borough. Featuring interviews, music excerpts and stories from vital spaces who have supported so many artists over the years. Hear from World Heartbeat’s Founder/Artistic Director Sahana Gero and patron Julian Joseph; General Manager of the iconic Clapham Grand, Ally Wolf celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025; Tony Moore, Director of Music, Art & Development at The Bedford in Balham; The Magic Garden in Battersea Park including musicians Simo Lagnawi and Sarah McGuiness; and stories from the Half Moon, Putney, who nurture emerging acts and a rich history of well-known performers including Elvis Costello, Kate Bush, Ed Sheeran and Ronnie Wood.

Podcast Music Playlist

51st State Band – concert extract (2016)

Luciana Souza & Trio Corrente - Você Já Foi à Bahia (2023)

Herbie Hancock - Wiggle Waggle (1969)

Julian Joseph - Miss Simmons (Live @ World Heartbeat’s Piano in the Elms Festival (2025)

Karolos - Bring It (composed by Julian Joseph, recorded live at World Heartbeat)

Intro from Connie Francis - Where The Boys Are (1961)

Eddie Cochran - Twenty Flight Rock (1956/7)

Dan Leno - The Mayday Fireman (intro) (1901)

The Beatles - Hard Days Night (intro) (1964)

Rufus and Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (1984)

Oasis - Supersonic (1994)