music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music, music Calling all Afrobeats lovers! From Fela Kuti and Hugh Masekela to P-Square and D'Banj, Afrobeats is taking the UK music scene by storm. Let's get together for live gigs, parties, club nights and everything in-between to celebrate this exciting new sound. If you like music that is different, unique, organic yet …

Afro-Colombian Shamanic Rhythms will explore the magical and ancestral sounds that travelled across the sea, mountains and rivers from Africa to Colombia and all over Latin America. The grief and sorrow of the african slaves melted with lament of the native americans. Thus, the African drums and Indigenous flutes were forever married to give birth to the Cumbia, Mapale, Puya, Bullerengue and Currulao among other Rhythms. These beautiful sounds that sailed on the waters of time bring us memories …

Singers Anonymous is a safe, informal group of vocalisers who enjoy sound, voice, rhythm and music to release stress, clear the mind and build community. It’s not a choir, but a playshop, with exercises, improvisations and songs blending into a rich mix of creative sound. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, energised and uplifted, with mind and body still and peaceful. It’s deep, and fun. Open to all levels of experience, ‘beginners’ are especially welcome. It’s about participation in a group, rather …

DANCE, MUSIC AND FUN IN THE HEART OF LONDON ! A meeting place for beginners and professionals to share, explore and learn many forms of the oriental style dance, world music, culture and the power of improvisation. Experience how to produce shows and haflas or just how to have fun in the audience of middle eastern dance. Learn with the Egyptian masters, with the best musicians and meet costume designers and makeup artists. We invite dancers, teachers, musicians, DJs, established dance photograp …

"If you have yet to experience the Magic of a Gong Bath - you are in for a very special festive treat!" Aiden Mckytire, a highly accomplished gong player and gong master…. Bathing us in waves of beautiful and timeless vibrations; the Gong Bath has been likened to a mini-vacation; the powerful vibrations of the gong transport us to another level of being and place where healing naturally occurs and the stresses of everyday life are gently washed away. A gong bath is a waterless bath where the gon …

Calling all free spirits, men and women, who want to dance and love world music & dance. Hilal Dance is an Afro-Arab-Egyptian contemporary dance. It's a great way to get the mind, body and spirit together. Classes work on integrating mind, body and spirit. Integrating the yin and yang energies in our movements. Each meet-up is a great opportunity to get fit, get involved and dance to some gorgeous quality music. The great thing about Hilal Dance is, the more you do, the more you get to know your …

For anyone of any age who loves going to see great shows in London with good company. Theatre / Comedy / Dance / Concerts / Gigs / Opera / Classical Music / Devised shows etc. Latest Updates Hi Fellow Theatre Lovers. Please take a few moments to complete this opinion poll: Your Opinion Matters Shows Recently Added 4000 Miles @ The Print Room, Nottinghill. 1st June @ 3.30pm – Caroline is Hosting. Seat are £20. Please book direct. 3 Theatre Lovers attending Ladykillers 17th July @ 7.30pm – R …

Hi – Do you like music that’s eclectic, all embracing and sometimes doesn’t fit easily into a simple category and instead crosses genres of indie, funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, world, new and interesting beats, rock, electronica, dubstep…blah blah :) I really struggled to find a music group like this so I just decided to create one take over this one and hoped there might be people out there who feel the same way and want to listen to exciting music. I’d love this to be a group where we can explore …

Welcome to this group about Christian music, entertainment and social events that I would either organise (Praiz Club) or music deejay for, as DJ B!, or produced by other organisations (high quality Gospel/Christian music concerts)! Regarding our own Praiz Club events, they would feature Christian music deejay DJ B! and, sometimes, live artists and some party/ice breakers games to help us get to know each other and other good things. The DJ music played will be both for background (whilst chatti …

Do you live in London? Are you from anywhere in the world? Are you keen to discover this city we live in? Do you want to learn about different cultures and meet new people from around the world? We will do different cultural and social activities and events on a global level open to all people from different backgrounds and of different nationalities. We will try to do all these activities in the cheapest possible way. Here are some of things you can expect to do with our group: •    Visit a …

Are you a composer, songwriter or musician? Do you want to learn more about protecting your rights and earning royalties? Then this group is for you. Having run his own specialist, niche practice for nearly 20 years, the renowned legal expert Jens Hills  now specializes in IP and commercial consultancy.  Jens will be leading bi-weekly meetings in London presented by Musicotopia at the North London private venue, The Loft. Through this series of meetings, Jens aims to enlighten composers, son …

Enter an open space and with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, contact dance, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. This is a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention is …

The group is open to all, no need to have done any dancing before nor to have any specific movement skills to join: it is about discovering, exploring, unleashing and enhancing your individual potential. NIA: Done barefoot to diverse and inspiring music, Nia is a transformational movement practice that teaches you to be more JOYFUL, EXPRESSIVE and ALIVE. Nia WILL MOVE YOU! Benefits •     Cardiovascular conditioning •     Stress reduction •     Improved muscle tone •     Greater flexibility a …

JourneyDance™ reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Moving us through deep, personal exploration into a loving, intimate relationship with body, mind, and source energy. Practiced to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey to self-acceptance and transformation. JourneyDance™ is a transformational experience that does not require any previous movement or dance experience.

Find the BEST of FREE meetups and events running in London. Join over 2800 other Londoners who want to make the most of their time in the World's Capital City! Meetup has thousands of different groups and it can be difficult to pick out which one would be the best for you to go to. Not only do we do the searching for you, but we know that going to a new meetup on your own can be daunting. We have our own social hub so you can meet new people to go with. Not only this, we vet hundreds of differen …

*** Please note this group is based in Cambridge, UK *** Hello and welcome to the Thirsty Thirties Social Group! Who are we? We are a bunch of people in our 30s - some a bit less, some a bit more, we don't discriminate - age is only a number! We are from all over the world. We are thirsty for culture, for sports, for making friends, for learning and evolving, for just getting out there. We are thirsty for life! The aim of the group is to get us all off that comfy couch of ours and make us expl …

Go on, admit it; your job is the world to you - but whether you love it like your mother, or it’s pulling you down with the strength of Hercules, don’t you sometimes feel like experiencing something new and meeting some terrific, interesting people? Yes? Read on… Welcome to the Muslim Culture Club! Now that we’re here, you have the perfect opportunity to step away from your geeky computer fascinations, swanky law firms, bean counting activities, medical practitioning, or [insert profession here] …

Welcome to London Gothic, the London Goth Meetup Group. What are we? We are a friendly and welcoming bunch of people with the primary aim to help goths meet and socialise with other goths in the London area. Our main interest is music and we often go to gigs and clubs. We run a range of different events such as walks, picnics and RPG nights. We attend festivals, go to the theatre, the cinema and art galleries, as well as organising the occasional pub social. We even have the odd trip to the sea …

HOW DOLPHIN ENERGY BENEFITS US … Greater self love and self acceptance ... Healing on all levels: physical, emotional, mental & spiritual ... Deep inner peace ... Profound inner JOY ... Permission to PLAY! ... Harmonious relationships ... Increased self responsibility: the strength and trust to speak your truth and to stand on your own two feet in the world ... Increased connection to the natural world ... More freedom; less fear in life ... Manifestation of your deepest heart’s desires ... Unit …

We are about the simple idea of holding regular social get-togethers in Northfleet and surrounding areas of North Kent for people in their 30's - including just past and heading that way! For the more light hearted of us (no moany-mins please) who want to enjoy a laugh and a giggle over a beer/cocktail/herbal tea whilst putting the world to rights. I initially wanted to start this meet-up to meet other local couples (as myself and my partner have recently moved to the area), but this group is no …

Welcome to the magical world of Dolphins and Whales!  Due to duplication, this group is now closed, however you can still join us HERE. Thanks and looking forward to seeing you at a meetup soon!

DOGA Shamanic Ecstatic Dance: inspired live music, gong bath, meditation, tribal community, sacred vision, healing and joining... We've been co-creating inspiring, heartful gatherings for six years or more and we'd love you to join us! We meet every month and create intuitive magic with a different theme in our awareness, such as gratitude for the Earth, our bodies, our interconnectedness to all things. We generate joyful energy with conscious intent: to recognise our authentic power to "be the …

BACON bits is a series of monthly meetups to continue the discussions started at BACON conference. We'll be inviting some more awesome speakers from the tech and non tech world to explore more things developers love.

This is for people who enjoy discussing topics of the day, maybe with a glass of wine at hand, maybe with a coffee. These people like to share their thoughts and views on topics like current affairs, world politics, ideas and philosophy, travel, art, music and theatre, and sports like ski-ing, cricket and rugby (not football!). Ex-pats especially welcome.

How do you make money as an artist? How do you make a living? How do you move from 'struggling' to 'successful'? WARNING: This meetup group is for those who are serious about furthering their artistic careers. By being a member, you will pledge to: learn new skills meet interesting new people share your knowledge and experience be scared but go ahead anyway take action have fun What we will do: Have meetups and webinars on business topics such as networking, negotiation, finding your niche …

THE TIME IS NOW ... with less than 1 year until Winter Solstice 21st December 2012 ... to unite and manifest wonders in these amazing times of great transformation ... at the end of an age of fear and separation ... as we move into an age of love and connection ... re-connect with soul sisters and brothers ... share insights and information ... tune into Mother Earth and nature's rhythm and dance together ... be uplifted by Uni-Versal sounds ... experience Love and Unity ... re-creation ... you …

"Calling all Pattern Cutters, Designers and Sewing Enthusiasts of all levels!" Lets explore the art of Couture together; learn how Madeleine Vionnet invented the 'bias cut' to Issey Mayike's 'APOC' phenomenon. If you like drafting patterns, sewing using traditional methods, exploring the world of draping - lets do it together! we'll meet once a month or more and discover the true art of Haute Couture... PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP Dear Pattern Cutters, thank you all for joining our new Meet-up …

Greed is not good. Capitalism is in crisis. The icecaps are melting. Western democracies are backing war and torture around the world. Women earn less than men. Racism is still everywhere. You all know this...you probably joined groups to do something about it (if not, get on with it, what are you thinking about?!)...but this group is not about the doing, it is more about the anti-capitalist's day off! Beer - certainly! Moaning about the system - absolutely! But also getting out the house so y …