YouTube Music: In Residence is a four-day event celebrating the UK music scene. Coming soon after the launch of the new streaming service YouTube Music, the In Residence series, taking place at London’s 180 The Strand between Thursday June 28 and Sunday July 1, features a mix of live gigs, immersive installations, and talks from leading figures in the music and culture industries. Tickets are free, and can be reserved here.
Throughout each day, there will be performances from new acts like Chelcee Grimes and Miraa May, with more names to be announced. A series of discussions and fireside chats will see veterans like Annie Mac and Paul Oakenfold as well as emerging names from the creative underground. Elsewhere, there will be installations recreating lost London nightlife spots The End, Plastic People, and Trade, a pop-up sneaker store, an installation from SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, and more.
Dazed will be hosting a series of talks in support of the Dazed 100. On Friday June 29, Akinola Davies, aka Crack Stevens, will host a masterclass showcasing his ultra-inventive films and music videos and discussing how to refine your ideas. Later that day, nightlife activists Pxssy Palace will showcase an immersive experience of their parties. And on Saturday June 30, Dazed Digital’s Head of Fashion Emma Hope Allwood will host a panel discussing the relationship between music and fashion.
For a full line-up and times of the events, and to reserve tickets, head here.
