There's a really broad range of music in Richmond upon Thames. You
can experience stadium rock in Twickenham, swing in Kew Gardens, there
are many pubs that host live gigs - and then there's a long list of
more classical music. Although the fabled Olympic Studios in
Barnes where major artists such as Led Zepellin, Oasis, Prince, Madonna,
The Beatles, David Bowie and Duran Duran had all recorded closed down in
Feb 2009, you can still record an album at Pete Townsend's Eel Pie
Studios which are located on a boat moored in Richmond.
Richmond Concert Society is celebrating its 45th
season, and holds performances in a number of venues
around the Richmond upon Thames area, including The
German School in Petersham, St Margarets Catholic Church
and St Mary's Church Twickenham.
Kew Sinfonia was
founded more than twenty years ago by a group of local
music-lovers, prominent among them Antony and Marie-Jose
Sadler, who felt that Kew should have its own orchestra.
Formed in 1984,
Kew Wind Orchestra is
renowned for its popular and challenging repertoire of
symphonic, classical and jazz music
Richmond Music Trust offers a wide range of music
services and support including instrumental and vocal
tuition and music therapy. Recent performance venues
include the Royal Albert Hall, Fairfield Hall, Southwark
Cathedral and Richmond Theatre.
Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Club claims to be one
of the finest and most welcoming jazz clubs in the UK -
with special guests every week.
Wathen Hall at St Paul's Boy's School in Lonsdale Road, Barnes, runs an annual public concert series.
TWICKENHAM CONCERTS
Twickenham
Stadium is used for more than sporting events - it's a
great venue for live music concerts. In recent years artists such as The
Police, Rod Stewart and U2 have played stunning shows at
Twickenham Stadium
to packed audiences.
KEW GARDENS CONCERTS
Kew
Gardens holds a series of summer concerts in their
grounds every year called helping raise
money for Kew's research, education and conservation
work. It's always a fun evening out.
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Richmond upon Thames music - from
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Live music in Richmond Surrey