Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

Reverberation is your favourite 60s club night dedicated to spinning the finest selection of garage, freakbeat, psych and yéyé. All on vinyl! Hosted by DJ's Penny Drop & Alexandra Rose, Reverberation will take place every few months and is open to all cats wanting a good time. Join us for our next happening on Saturday 19th July, alongside special guest DJ's. 8pm-1am Upstairs bar £5 entry/members free

Delighted to be bringing the Britpop back to E17! Star Shaped Club is back at Walthamstow Trades Hall with another night of britpop & 90's Indie classics to keep you moving & grooving. Remember when the charts were filled with great bands Remember when your weekly reading was the NME and Melody Maker And the highlight of your month was the release dates of Select and Vox magazine Team Star Shaped does. Basically, if it was on a Shine compilation, it's a go!

An evening of wonderful, varied original live music with: MICHAEL J SHEEHY Solo set from Miraculous Mule, United Sounds of Joy, Dream City Film Club Songwriter NOSE GHOST Great young Rock 'n' Rollers with brilliant songs. FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS Punchy, catchy, punky tunes SIMON AND THE SPEARS Hauspünks

A mixed 11 piece band that play soul, Motown and R & B favourites. A 4 piece horn section, three lovely singers, and songs you'll know and welcome to sing along to.

Parallel Blondes- The Blondie Band (the only tribute to have six musicians on stage) deliver the very best experience of Blondie's iconic sound, feel and look. Based in North London and formed in 2022, Parallel Blondes deliver a high-energy, exhilarating performance that is not to be missed!

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their infectious blend of family music to a new weekly sing-along at The Trades Hall. Their aim is to provide quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bring your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and dont hold back from joining in the fun! PS: Babies get in FREE! How do we know if your offspring is a baby Well, if they can't walk yet, they're a baby! If they're walking (and running and dancing), then we're afraid you'll have to cough up for them!

It's Her Factory Presents... Beau Bowen return to the Trades with their new show, a Halloween Special, with Vanity Fairy & Ornate in Support + the IHF Resident DJ's Rita & Marsha!

Minnie & The Moochers play an eclectic mix of retro swing, jazz & jump-blues for swing-& jive dancers. The band's repertoire ranges from 1930s to 1950's jazz & swing, with songs from stars such as Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington and Peggy Lee. The band is lead by Dave Piggott on guitar, with Jessica Radcliffe on vocals and Al Nicholls on sax, supported by Pete Feldon on bass and Martin Grubb on drums. This band are hot on the swing-dance scene, and are not to be missed if you are a lover of toe-tapping swing, jazz and jump-blues at its best.

Get ready to groove! Walthamstow's own soul diva, Tina T, as seen on BBC1's "All Together Now," is bringing her electrifying energy to Walthamstow Trade Hall Tina's powerhouse vocals will have you dancing to the best of soul, funk, Motown, ska, reggae, and jazz. This energetic and welcoming performer knows how to lift the roof off any venue, and she's bringing some serious talent with her. Accompanied by the incredible Oli on Saxophone and the masterful Gonzalo on Keys, they'll be serving up a delicious mix of Motown, Soul, Disco, and Club Classics. Both Oli and Gonzalo are accomplished musicians with impressive resumes, adding their unique flair to Tina's infectious groove. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and good vibesWalthamstow's soul diva, Tina T (BBC1's "All Together Now"), brings her electrifying energy to Walthamstow Trade Hall Get ready for a night of soul, funk, Motown, ska, reggae & jazz, powered by Tina's powerhouse vocals. She's joined by the incredible Oli on Saxophone and the masterful Gonzalo on Keys, serving up a delicious mix of Motown, Soul, Disco & Club Classics. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and good vibes!

A fun night with the best 80s party band in London!! New wave to new romantic, synth pop to electro-disco. Crowd pleasers, floor fillers and forgotten bangers. Back by popular demand!

Imagine if Cher left showbiz behind, swapped leather for polyester and became a shell suit wearing, electrifying bingo host! Well, imagine no longer as award-winning performer Tracey Collins (Elvis Lesley) brings another weird and wonderful character to the stage for Shell Suit Cher Believe In Bingo! A hilarious musical comedy bingo show not to be missed! ★★★★★ The queen of character comedy To Do List ★★★★★ Absolutely hysterical performance and a thoroughly entertaining evening. Bingo but make it Cher! Audience.

All ages matinée gig in the upstairs room of this old school social club. Four acoustic acts featuring Simon Wells ex of Snuff and Southport plus local folk punks Steve White & The Protest Family doing their stripped down thing. There's also Norfolk's Chris Mork bringing his "banjo nonsense" and Emméline opening with some personal, more introspective offerings.

Back by popular demand! Celebrating the music of the king of rock and roll. Featuring the star of the hit west end musical "Jailhouse Rock" Mario Kombou and direct from 3 sold out shows at London's Dominion theatre come and enjoy an evening filled with nostalgic hits from all of Elvis career, from the 50's through to the 70's and all the movies in between! P:S Dont forget your blue suede dancing shoes!!

SHABBA Super Soul Revue are delighted to present... Arch 57 Almost an orchestra A shadowy cult, perhaps But whatever you imagine, Arch 57 delivers a sonic sanctuary - an escape from city life. This 13-piece powerhouse is stacked with talent: a dream team of vocalists, a blazing horn section, and a rhythm section that goes full throttle. They rip through funk and soul with relentless energy - with not all the usual crowd-pleasers, but hidden gems that sparkle on the dancefloor. No modern trickery here either, just pure uncut large scale live funk! Oak Royale This is true funk royalty. On the throne of this 6-piece band is none other than the charismatic Queen of Funk herself, Moll Traser. With psychedelic disco, rare groove and B-sides they rule the dancefloor with funky rhythms and heavy baselines. All rise for Oak Royale! The notorious SHABBA DJ collective will be providing support on the night to these two incredible bands with their signature blend of reggae, hip hop, soul, funk and disco, going right through till 1am.

Hand Leg Comedy presents the best in hand-picked up and coming stand-ups. Watch acts do hilarious things with the artform itself, rather than quizzing you about where you live and work like a deranged meet-up group. Hosted by Ed Mulvey, described as a first-rate joke writer... clearly possesses rare ability (The Scotsman), sit back and enjoy the comedy rocketing into your sensibilities like a gun made of ideas. This event is in the upstairs bar. Tickets here or on the door.

We Can Be Heroes is showcasing some of the best young bands and musicians from Waltham Forest and beyond. Four live acts, plus DJs playing rock and indie until late. Ticket prices are £5 for non-members, £3 for members (under-18s are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult).

ELECTRIC LANDLADIES: SUMMER HITS SENSATION Live on stage, one of London's best live bands in a much - anticipated return to Walthamstow Trades Hall. Rock, pop, disco, funk classics from the past five decades 80s pop 60s soul, 70s disco. Rock out to Bon Jovi and Stevie Wonder. It'll be hotter than July! Walthamstow Trades Hall with its sprung dance floor is the perfect space for the jig, the twist, the hitchhiker, the boogaloo, the hustle and the pogo. Rachael Calladine: vocals Jenny Carr: keyboards Diane McLoughlin: sax /keyboards Deirdre Cartwright: guitar Alison Rayner: bass Michele Drees: drums

Were bringing back the ultimate night out, and this time it's got tassels! Shake a leg with your musical hosts THE FEZZES as they present a cavalcade of international variety turns. Burlesque Bliss! Comedic Curiosities! Musical Marvels! ' Feats of Strength! Mystical Revelations! Ping Pong Pandemonium! Live on stage: hip-shaking 50s bangers, surf anthems, and cult movie themes from your favourite fez-wearing band plus special guests with extraordinary talents. Join us for a night of top-notch music, cheeky thrills, and WTF moments youll be talking about for weeks.

Come join us for the launch of A Song For Every Feeling, the long awaited album by cult favourite DIY Punk Two-Piece The Slugs. For fans of The Raincoats, The Moldy Peaches, Television Personalities, The Slits, Jilted John.

SOPHIE is a heart-warming, hilarious, and deeply personal celebration of family, difference, and unconditional love. This one-woman, autobiographical rollercoaster takes us on a journey with Emily, as she invites us to Sophie's 35th birthday party her big sister who just happens to have that extra sparkly chromosome we call Down syndrome. From the party, were whisked back to Hull in the 90s and 00s, reliving their inseparable childhood, teenage bust-ups, and mother-daughter breakdowns over vodka Red Bull and thongs. Expect throwback bangers, questionable fashion and yes, cake. Come for the nostalgia. Stay for the karaoke. Leave with your heart a little fuller. FYI: sweets and cake will be served at the event so please get in touch if you have any allergies. ★★★★★★★★★★ QUOTES Phoebe Waller-Bridge: 'Edinburgh Fringe - Keep it Fringe Award Winners' ★★★★ 4 stars - "Absolutley Sensational! We engaged every second - laughed and cried from start to finish." ★★★★★ 5 stars - "Wet your pants LOL, heart-wrenching, blood boiling and very delightful on the eye. Emily is fantastic at playing all of the different characters. We LOVED it and so will you!"

Rock covers band that play all the hits from all the legendary groups from years gone by and to date. Incredible musicianship - wide range of tunes - professional attitude.

WANITA is a vinyl dance party celebrating iconic women in music and spotlighting DJs who should be on your radar. Expect a high-energy, inclusive vibe that keeps the dancefloor moving all night long. From soulful anthems to rebellious rock, and disco divas to forgotten gems WANITA brings the power of female artists to the forefront. All Vinyl All Vibes All Welcome Join us and let loose to the sounds of legendary girl bands and female trailblazers! Resident DJ: Jawa Jones Guest DJs: Joey Hill and Costi

Wall-to-wall Power Ballads and arms aloft anthems. Produced by a founding member of Ultimate Power, Power Ballads Plus is dedicated to becoming the most inclusive, celebratory, singalong party in the community. Promoting a playlist containing the broadest church possible of Power Ballads, the majority of songs featured will feel instantly familiar to fans of the genre, but sprinkled throughout will be a fresh layer of glitter from more contemporary artists. Expect everything from longstanding legends Cher, Whitney, Tina and Freddie side by side with more recent balladeers such as Taylor, Beyonce, Dua and Billie - heads all thrown back in pure emotional ecstasy!