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Programme

Select a programme to read more - arranged alphabetically. See Artists and Acts here.

An evening of art and science

17/11/2011

An evening of art and science, was a unique opportunity for people from both the art and science world to share ideas and network over a complimentary glass of wine. The event was organised by the Dennis Rosen Trust, which exists to promote dialogue between scientists and artists. It will be great place to meet people who can help bring a new perspective to the things you think about every day.

Arturo Vega - The Ramones and Me

Arturo Vega was, for 22 years, artistic director, guardian dog (His own words) and very close friend to the Ramones, creating not only their iconic logo and supervising the art work for many of their  their album covers, always on the road with the band he designed the stage lighting and backdrops. The Ramones logo came to be the flag for the punk movement in New York in the 1970s and is now one of the most recognised band logos in the world. Vega has produced a solid body of work that includes paintings using a series of images taken from mass media as well as fragments of the band's lyrics.
Arturo created a wall installation in the Never Records shop. Arturo presented a Ramones slide show at the Tate Modern as well as screen printing T-shirts in the Never Records Shop where anyone could bring an item of clothing for Arturo to screen print directly onto.

Borough Lovers Album Launch

07/10/2011

A grand finale to celebrate the final weekend of Never Records, with the album launch of 'Borough Lovers. Who performed exclusive tracks from their album 'Random Acts of Fate.' 

Caravan Theatre

19/09/2011 - 12/10/2011

Possibly the smallest mobile theatre in London this unique performance space is housed in a vintage 1970’s caravan situated on the riverside walkway by the Tate Modern and at Bankside Mix.

Easy and Late at the Tate featuring Karminsky Experience and Rory More

11/11/2011

Rory More and Karminsky Experience Inc. at the Tate Modern.

Rory More and the Karminsky Experience Inc were in  Cafe 2 on the ground floor of the Tate Modern.

A swinging evening of easy listening at the Tate Modern Cafe 2 from lounge DJ vinyl supremos Karminsky Experience Inc with a special live performance from eclectic electric organist Rory More on his vintage Lowrey organ with guest Gemma Ray. Café 2 has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Everything on the menu is based on seasonal, fresh ingredients and their own homemade smoothies, leaf teas, and illy coffee are always available.

Fiona Banner

Fiona Banner is one of the UK's most highly regarded artists. As part of MERGE she will present a musical performance, Snoopy Vs The Red Baron. Working with choral arranger and composer Ben Saul, she will recreate the hit pop song as an annotated fugue. She will stage a special live performance with singers from choirs though-out London, at a church in Southwark.

IPC Media Lunchtime Concerts

29/09/2011 - 13/10/2011

Part of Musical Happenings

A series of lunchtime and afternoon musical happening in unexpected places at unexpected times, such as cafes, parks and local businesses.

The concerts were for those working in the Blue Fin building

Jamie Reid: Peace is Tough

27/10/2011 - 20/11/2011

One of the visual highlights of the MERGE festival is an exhibition by British artist Jamie Reid of his collage and poster work including the iconic Sex Pistols’ archival material dating back to the early 70's.

Musical Happenings

22/09/2011 - 13/10/2011

Special Live Event - Easy and Late at the Tate with the Karminsky Experience on Friday 11th November 6 - 9pm

Never Records London

16/09/2011 - 09/10/2011

New York artist Ted Riederer brought his critically acclaimed multi media project Never Records to London for the first time in September 2011 as part of the MERGE festival.

Riverside Stage / Bankside Mix

16/09/2011 - 27/10/2011

The Riverside Stage on the river walkway by the Millennium Bridge and at Bankside Mix will showcase live music throughout the festival.

The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company

19/11/2011

THSC will produced a bespoke “Hip Hop Shakespeare Live” performance as part of the inaugural Merge Festival 2011. The performance was hosted by MOBO award-winning hip hop artist Akala who was joined onstage by the renowned THSC live band, undiscovered young talent & special guest Mercury award nominated hip hop artist TY all performed a medley of songs inspired by scenes/themes from famous Shakespeare plays, quotes and sonnets.  For more information check out: http://www.hiphopshakespeare.com

Merge is an annual arts festival created by Better Bankside and curated by Illuminate Productions to encourage and promote a series of performances, events and happenings which draw on the rich heritage and contemporary culture of the Bankside area. 

The Opiates “Hollywood under the Knife” Album Launch

19/10/2011

An evening of dark electronic pop withlive performance by The Opiates featuring Billie Ray Martin & special guest; DJ Severino (old school house) and xhk (dubstep)

Art work by Turner Prize winner Wolfgang Tillmans and special album signing by Billie Ray Martin

 

Worm Eats Bear - a Special Evening of performances by the Tapeworm

20/10/2011

London Town's finest cassette-only label, The Tapeworm, presents its third annual event in the Capital. Exemplary music and much excitement is to be expected from a line-up of the label's mates.