Music At The Drawingroom

There have been music events held here since The Drawingroom opened in September 2002. These festivals have become part of Chesham's 'new' culture. I want to provide a platform to singer songwriters who write and produce their own material.

Tony Moore formerly of the Cutting Crew - The man who makes The Bedford London's premier new and emerging music venue- opened and closed the first event finishing with an 'unplugged' version of 'I just died in your arms.' Since then other rock legends have followed: Les Payne, Finlay Quaye's writing partner, the amazing guitarist Tom Greenwood, Kirsty Hawkshaw who works with DJ Tiesto and who's music was used to open the Olympics in Athens.

From Acid Jazz to Rock, Classical to Ambient, Every musician has been more than good enough to have performed on television. Several of these musicians have performed on television and in front of audiences several times larger than my capacity of 250. Tickets sellout very quickly, so if you are on the invite list...don't delay in purchasing.
Just some of the amazing musicians who have appeared here....

LES PAYNE

Little fish Tinlin

In 2005 we did the first 'Moving Art Show,' incorporating some work by Sir Ridley Scott for PRADA, edited by my good friend and Glastonbury buddie Dayn Williams together with a shortfilm premiered here in the UK at The Drawingroom. This film too was edited by Dayn Williams went on to to be an Academy Award - nominated film, in the short films category.

Bard

The youngest performer was (then)11 years old, Lizzie M. She has now reached the finals in a UK talent contest with the music charity 'UK Unsigned' and played at Hackney Empire on Sunday 7th August and won the 13-19 age group category. If that wasn't enough, I heard she has reached the finals of the Junior Eurovision as well...certainly a star in the making, The Blue Review, were runners up in this years 'battle of the band' for 'Children in Need.' With classical performances by Don Perera, Royal Academy of Music, The Emanuel Ensemble,
Royal College of Music, like the Fineart inside the Gallery, it is world-class entertainment.some of you will have heard Alex McEwan play here too. Alex was played extensively during the summer on Radio 2 ...all power to him.

If you would like to perform here, if you are looking for that break, send me your demo, and let's talk.(Write to Richard) ...or "Take me to current and forthcoming events"

Bim Chris Tanzi -