IKLECTIK is a nonprofit creative organisation and former music venue that hosted
experimental,
electronic and
free improvisation music in Lambeth, London.
History
Opened in July 2014, the venue was located in the Old Paradise Yard creative community on the northern border of
Archbishop's Park
Archbishop's Park is a park in Lambeth in the London Borough of Lambeth in London, England, which opened to the public in 1901. Before it became a park, it formed part of the grounds of Lambeth Palace.
History
Lambeth Palace has been the ...
.
The premises were formerly Kagyu Samye Dzong Tibetan Buddhist Centre and prior to that, the Holy Trinity School.
The venue hosted music performances, artist residencies, exhibitions, poetry readings, performance art, films screenings and book launches. Notable performers included
John Butcher,
Philip Jeck
Philip Jeck (1952 – 25 March 2022) was an English composer and multimedia artist. His compositions were noted for utilising antique turntables and vinyl records, along with looping devices and both analogue and digital effects. Initially com ...
,
Lolina
Alina Astrova, better known by the recording aliases Lolina and Inga Copeland, is an Estonian experimental musician and singer living in London. In addition to her solo work, she collaborated with British musician Dean Blunt on various releases, ...
,
Thurston Moore,
Pat Thomas,
Eddie Prevost,
Daniel Miller,
Gareth Jones,
Emmanuelle Waeckerlé,
SolarX
SolarX is the performing name of Dr. Roman Belavkin, a Russian electronic music artist and computer scientist.
See also
*Music of Russia
Music of Russia denotes music produced from Russia and/or by Russians. Russia is a large and cultural ...
,
Steve Davis,
Puce Mary
Frederikke Hoffmeier (born 1989), better known by her stage name Puce Mary, is a Danish experimental musician, composer and sound artist.
Biography
Frederikke Hoffmeier was born in 1989 in Denmark. She started her career in Copenhagen's undergro ...
and
Mark Fell.
In November 2023, the venue was served an eviction notice after their lease renewal was rejected. The final event took place on 20 January 2024 after which the organisation began crowdfunding for a new experimental creative hub.
References
Links
IKLECTIK Homepage
Music venues in London
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