The Old Queen’s Head invites you to celebrate its 5th Birthday
aaamusic | On 19, Jan 2011
The Old Queen’s Head invites you to celebrate its 5th Birthday
DATE – 14th FEBRUARY – 20th FEBRUARY
TIME – 12PM TILL LATE
PLACE – 44 Essex Road Islington, Greater London N1 8LN
North London’s infamous drinking establishment The Old Queen’s Head turns 5 this February. To celebrate 5 years of truly innovative programming and hospitality the pub will be throwing open its doors for a weeks’ worth of entertainment not to be missed.
Commencing February 14th expect to enjoy the very best in live music, DJ’s, comedians and a host of events unfamiliar to your regular boozer.
The forthcoming Birthday celebrations will feature Rob Da Bank / Mystery Jets / Maccabees / Tribes / Sound of Rum / The Agitator/ Dr Sketchy/ Comedian Lucy Porter & many more.
Since its opening in 2006, The Old Queen’s Head has set the benchmark for Pub/Clubs or Super Pubs, hosting internationally renowned DJ’s such as; Roots Manuva, Chemical Brothers, Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco, Mylo, Plump DJ’s and James Lavelle.
Aside from DJ’s, The Old Queen’s Head has forged a reputation as one of North London’s premier venues for Live Music. Mumford & Son’s, Bombay Bicycle Club, Mystery Jets and Friendly Fires, have all played early shows there.
Diversity has played a key part in setting the venue apart from the crowd, monthly comedy night ‘Comedy Gold’ has brought performances from the likes of Lenny Henry, David Baddiel, Stephen Merchant & a host of new comedy talent. Also on their menu; regular life drawing classes, theatre shows, play readings, vintage clothing sales, hula hoop lessons and even contemporary opera.
Monday 14th Feb – Dr Sketchy Valentines Special
Feat: Dr Sketchy
http://www.drsketchylondon.co.uk/about.html
Time: 8pm – 11pm (doors 7pm)
Price: £8.50 advance, £10 door
Tuesday 15th Feb – Sound Of Rum Residency (3rd Instalment)
Feat: Sound Of Rum, Jamie Woon (acoustic) Rob Da Bank & More Special Guests TBC
Sound Of Rum recently signed to Rob Da Banks Sunday Best Label and are set to release their single ‘Slow Slow’ at the end of February. Sound Of Rum are hosting a weekly residency every Tuesday in February.
Time: 7pm – 12am
Price: £5.00
Wednesday 16th Feb – Comedy Gold
Feat: LUCY PORTER, PETE FIRMAN & Headliner TBC
North London’s premier comedy promoters, Comedy Gold have delivered amazing line-ups at The Old Queen’s Head for the last 3 years, with the perfect blend of cutting edge talent and massive comedians such as Lenny Henry, David Baddiel & Stephen Merchant.
Time: 7pm – 12am
Price: £7.50
Thursday 17th Feb – Oh Inverted World
Feat: Grouplove, Big Deal & More
Oh Inverted World have been on the cutting edge of booking unsigned & new bands for the last 4 years. With the likes of Mumford & Son’s, Paloma Faith, Anna Calvi, The Like, Goldheart Assembly having played for them already.
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Time:7.30pm – 11pm
Price: £5 http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=427618
Friday 18th Feb
Feat: Mystery Jets (DJ SET) Maccabees (DJ SET), Various Cruelties (LIVE) plus special guests
Time:8pm – 2am
Price: Free Before 8pm / £4 After
Saturday 19th Feb – Day Event – Bar Boot Sale
Time: Midday – 6pm
Price: Free
Saturday 19th Feb – Evening Event
The Old Queen’s Head All Stars.
The Old Queen’s Head welcomes its favourite resident DJ’s to take to the decks for one massive PARTY. Expect sets from Bruce Wayne, Budaken, Stripes, Khalil, Andy Peyton & More
Time:8pm – 2am
Price:Free Before 8pm / £4 After
Sunday 20th Feb – The Sunday Social
Feat: The Agitator, The Brute Chorus & The Border Surrender
The Sunday Social has been running for two years and has become a firm fixture in people’s weekend diaries. Featuring a winning combination of bloody Mary’s, cracking Sunday Roasts, the days papers and live sets from fantastic new bands and always free entry. Bombay Bicycle Club, Man Like Me, King Charles & More having all played in the last year.
Time:4pm – 12am
Price: Free
Opened in 2006 by Fabric Founder Steve Blonde & business partner RizShaikh.
The Old Queen’s Head set the trend for Pub/Clubs or Super Pubs with big name DJ’s playing and a late licence. The likes of Roots Manuva, Chemical Brothers, Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco, Mylo, Stanton Warriors, Plump DJ’s, James Lavelle all played in early days.
The Old Queen’s Head has continued to deliver amazing DJ Led line ups, with Annie Mac, Jack Beats, Adam Freeland, Evil Nine, Roska, Brodinski, along with being the first to host band DJ Sets, welcoming the likes Friendly Fires, Mystery Jets, The Maccabees, Snow Patrol & Belle & Sebastian and loads more. The Old Queen’s Head also played host to the infamous Bugged Out all-dayers, and parties by Data Transmission, Fact Magazine & Loads more.
Aside from DJ’s, The Old Queen’s Head has forged a reputation as one of North London’s premier venues for Live Music. Mumford & Son’s, Bombay Bicycle Club, Mystery Jets, Friendly Fires, Chew Lips, Lauren Pritchard, Late Of The Pier, Jack Penate, The Kooks, Tribes, Peggy Sue, First Aid Kit, Man Like Me have all played early shows here.
Outside of the world of live music, Comedy Gold’s monthly comedy night has brought performances from the likes of Lenny Henry, David Baddiel, Stephen Merchant & a host of new comedy talent.
There are also regular life drawing classes, theatre shows, play readings, vintage clothing sales, hula hoop lessons and even contemporary opera.
There is also a food menu to die for, serving the best in traditional British pub food, with ingredients sourced from local suppliers.
Split over two floors The Old Queen’s Head offers the comfort and homeliness of a great British pub in its basement bar, with red leather chesterfield sofas & a roaring open fireplace, combined with the ornate, chandelier decorated, live & DJ room upstairs.
