UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY SESSIONSFrom Dizzee Rascal and Professor Green, to Iron Maiden and Paloma Faith, East London has always been a hub for great musical talent. Located just a stone’s throw away from the famous Troxy venue, Friday Sessions is our way of keeping that love of local artistry alive. Every Friday from 7.30PM we host some of London’s top up and coming artists; showcasing everything from mood mellowing motown & soul, knee slapping country bangers, to modern pop/indie/rock. Friday Sessions is an opportunity for new artists to showcase some of their own original music alongside some of the classics we all love
Friday Sessions - Jen Ella
Jen Ella is a singer-songwriter and musician from Cork based in London. She writes about her personal life implementing tales from love, travel, growing up in Ireland, history and relationships. Following success in 2021 making BBC sound’s airplay twice with her two tracks ‘Eyes for you’ and ‘Lipstick Queen’ and 2023 with ‘I must go to the party alone’ she has spent the last few months working hard on new songs and her second EP. She became the newspaper Scotsman’s Arts Artist of the week and her track Lipstick Queen was Hotpress magazine’s track of the week. In 2019 her EP ‘Spoken words’ has featured on the RTE recommendations list. She had sold out venues such as ‘Spice of Life’ in Soho London and ‘Ballinadee Bus’ in Cork. Expect a mix of her own original music and upbeat well known 80s & 90s classics.
Friday Sessions - Jen Ella
Jen Ella is a singer-songwriter and musician from Cork based in London. She writes about her personal life implementing tales from love, travel, growing up in Ireland, history and relationships. Following success in 2021 making BBC sound’s airplay twice with her two tracks ‘Eyes for you’ and ‘Lipstick Queen’ and 2023 with ‘I must go to the party alone’ she has spent the last few months working hard on new songs and her second EP. She became the newspaper Scotsman’s Arts Artist of the week and her track Lipstick Queen was Hotpress magazine’s track of the week. In 2019 her EP ‘Spoken words’ has featured on the RTE recommendations list. She had sold out venues such as ‘Spice of Life’ in Soho London and ‘Ballinadee Bus’ in Cork. Expect a mix of her own original music and upbeat well known 80s & 90s classics.
Friday Sessions - Naiadica
London based Singer/Songwriter - I currently enjoy entertaining in pub’s & restaurants across the capital and nearby regions playing classic covers from the 60’s all the way to the 00’s. Whatever the mood I will provide the energy
Friday Sessions - Ben Traill
Derry born, London based singer-songwriter. Having spent four years in the states playing on various cruise ships and bars, Ben now brings his diverse mix to the London pub scene. Playing everything from Indie classics, to modern folk, and everything in between. Ben brings the craic to The Peacock on 5th June 2026
Friday Sessions - Nicola De Sensi
Nicola is a 24 years old contemporary musician from Sydney, Australia who has always had a passion for singing and performing. She grew up singing and would always take any opportunity she could find to perform. What started out as Musicals, Choirs, Eisteddfods and Busking in Cronulla has gradually turned into a career of performing in Weddings, Corporate events and Private functions all over Australia.
Friday Sessions - Isla Sutherland
Embark on a captivating music journey with London-based singer-scientist-runner Isla Sutherland. Isla is 25-year-old and was born in the bustling heart of New York City and raised in Cape Town, South Africa.
Since arriving in London in 2023, Isla has performed live at iconic venues such as The Camden Chapel, Hose & Groom Wimbledon, The Gladstone Arms, The Half Moon Putney, The Dublin Castle and more.
Isla is known for her engaging personality, witty jokes, ear-tingling vocals, and is ready to sing all-time classics to get you dancing all night.
Friday Sessions - Ellyes
American-born, London-based piano vocalist, Ellyes brings energy, nuance, and timeless musicality to every stage. With a repertoire of hundreds of songs spanning decades and genres from the golden classics of Sinatra and Elton John to contemporary chart-toppers by Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars, Ellyes is as comfortable belting out a heartfelt ballad as igniting a crowd with a sing-along anthem.
Friday Sessions - Tommy Fraser
Australian singer-songwriter based in London with a passion for creating feel-good, engaging live sets. Blending pop, acoustic and modern classics. Having played at pubs and venues across London, Tommy specialises in keeping the atmosphere pumping and ensuring the party never stops.
Friday Sessions - Jen Ella
Jen Ella is a singer-songwriter and musician from Cork based in London. She writes about her personal life implementing tales from love, travel, growing up in Ireland, history and relationships. Following success in 2021 making BBC sound’s airplay twice with her two tracks ‘Eyes for you’ and ‘Lipstick Queen’ and 2023 with ‘I must go to the party alone’ she has spent the last few months working hard on new songs and her second EP. She became the newspaper Scotsman’s Arts Artist of the week and her track Lipstick Queen was Hotpress magazine’s track of the week. In 2019 her EP ‘Spoken words’ has featured on the RTE recommendations list. She had sold out venues such as ‘Spice of Life’ in Soho London and ‘Ballinadee Bus’ in Cork. Expect a mix of her own original music and upbeat well known 80s & 90s classics.