CUBAN MUSIC AND DANCE with ALMA LATINA
2024-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Exciting dynamic & experienced Latin group playing Latin, Salsa & Cuban music.
Alma Latina have performed at everything from weddings, business functions, Events, Latin club nights to Private parties. They’ve had such a blast bringing Cuban and salsa music to varied audiences and events and are always looking for new ways to get people dancing.
Yuri has a beautiful, authentic voice, is widely considered the best Cuban singer in the UK and well known for her work with Latin bands Son Yambu, Roberto Pla and Sarabanda amongst others. She has appeared in large festivals like Glastonbury and Womad and has appeared in TV and film, including “Red 2” and “ Boat Story”. She is a vivacious, vibrant and dynamic entertainer who also plays percussion & is capable of getting any party going.
Paul is an award winning, London based guitarist, singer and producer with over 35 years experience as a band leader for top Brazilian, Latin and World music groups, pioneering achievements in the UK, presenting African, Caribbean and World music culture.
Worried that your crowd might not be able to dance the Latin way? Don’t worry because their charismatic lead singer ‘Yuri’ can show them the basic moves. Yuri uses a high quality DPA headset wireless mic which allows her to be mobile and fully interact with the audience, during the performance or in the breaks to recorded music.
Their repertoire ranges from all the Cuban & Latin classics to Latin versions of pop songs in English & Yuri’s own compositions (Look for a new album coming soon).
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups over 5.
Tickets: £5 Earlybird or £10 General Admission and On The Door.
www.musicglue.com/karamel
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

END OF YEAR CHRISTMAS JAZZ PARTY - KAIYO - BRANDON ALLEN and MARK TAYLOR ... plus guests...
2024-12-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
COLLAGE PRESENTS END OF YEAR CHRISTMAS JAZZ PARTY – KAIYO – BRANDON ALLEN and MARK TAYLOR … plus guests…
KAIYO (Simon Purcell & Amy Baldwin) are expanding into a quartet featuring saxophonist Brandon Allen – much admired saxophonist and composer.
Originally from Western Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000 and has worked with many high profile artists including Eric Clapton, Adam Nussbaum, Gary Husband, Jason Rebello, Gwylim Simcock, Soweto Kinch, Stan Tracey, Peter King, Darius Brubeck and many others. An accomplished jazz composer and arranger, he is definitely one of the most exciting, versatile and in demand players on the scene.
Also featuring the incomparable Mark Taylor on drums, as well as some special Christmas guests later on (not Santa).
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm.
Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 5+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

KARAMEL FESTIVE MENU 2024
2024-12-21 13:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-22 13:00 - 18:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
KARAMEL FESTIVE MENU 2024 Available Saturday & Sunday 21-22 December
STARTERS
Aloo Papri Chaat Traditional street snack found all over India
with crunchy, soft, fluffy textures, covered in tangy, sweet chutney
French Onion Soup with Garlic and Herb Croutons and parmesan
MAINS
Biryani Parcel Delicious rice dish peppered with scrumptious spices
(saffron and cumin), further layered with spiced mushroom & tofu wrapped in a filo pastry. Served with roasted vegetables dusted in chaat masala, curried sprouts, green & red thoran, mint-cucumber raita and beetroot chutney
Vegan Roast Mushroom, chestnut, smoked tofu & almond Wellington. Served with roast potatoes, glazed carrots, parsnips, balsamic caramelised beetroot, Cavello Nero medley, stuffing and gravy
DESSERTS
Christmassy Carrot Halwa with sultanas, pistachios and saffron
Christmas Pudding with homemade vegan baileys ice cream
2 courses £25.00 3 courses £30.00
Booking essential via karamel8775@gmail.com
Or call 020 8090 0071

London Vegan Mixer
2024-12-21 19:00 - 2024-12-22 00:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Xmas edition of London Vegan Mixer 🎅🏻 Saturday 21 December
Join our WhatsApp group to chat with the hosts and/or other attendees, and for updates on this and future events: https://bit.ly/LondonVeganMixer
MIXING COCKTAILS, TUNES… AND VEGANS! free entry · deejay set by DJÄK · delicious food by Kath & Roger
Join us for a fun dance night at Karamel Club, where we’ll take over the entire venue – socialise in the restaurant area over food and drinks, or join the dancing crowd in the back room if you’re up for some groovy beats! (There will always be a seating area dedicated to quieter conversations.)
THE MUSIC Deejay set curated by DJÄK (@djakfruit) from 9pm: an eclectic mix of dance music across a broad spectrum including house, rap, pop, drum and bass, dubstep, r’n’b and more 🎄 including some festive tunes especially for the occasion!
ATTENDING Entry to the event is totally free, but please do support the venue by buying some of their delicious food and drinks (both 100% vegan!).
All are welcome, and we strive to make the event a safe and inclusive space for everyone – no discriminatory or abusive behaviour of any kind will be tolerated.
THE VENUE Karamel is a very short walk from Wood Green Tube station (Piccadilly Line). The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Karamel is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.

Island Vibes - A symphony of Talent and Tradition
2024-12-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Doors open at 7pm, music from 8pm.
Collage Arts are thrilled to present ISLAND VIBES – ensemble of experienced musicians celebrated for their diverse musical styles and genres.
From classical to contemporary backgrounds, the band blends together their expertise to bring a captivating and heartwarming experience for the whole audience.
Expect a mix of Contemporary Arijit songs, Classic 90s and some Kishore classics, along with rock and Hindustani fusion.
Don’t miss the festive soulful vibes of Island Vibes!
Band line-up:
Deepak – singer,
Rekha – singer,
Kashi – drums,
Fils – bass guitar,
Varun – electric guitar,
Om – keyboard,
Nand – drum pad and flute,
Preetam – tabla,
Kevin – dholak.
Band lead singer, Deepak Luckhun, showcased his vocal prowess as a professional singer on Mauritian television, notably on the program ‘Geet Gata Chal‘ (1994-2003). With over a decade of experience in North Indian classical sargam. and seven years in South Indian Carnatic music, Deepak’s extensive background in both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music enriches the band’s sound.
Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
Tickets : £12 on the door and general admission. £10 in advance. £5 earlybird entry before 30 Nov. £5 students and children aged 12+.
Children under 11 are free. Family tickets are also available for large groups. Enquiries : info@collage-arts.org

Wood Green Wrestling
2024-12-28 18:00 - 21:00 | McQueens Theatre, 4 Coburg Rd, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Bodyslams, Powerbombs and Pints! Join us for incredible wrestling just 5 minutes from Wood Green Tube Station!
It’s always an amazing atmosphere at Wood Green Wrestling!

Vegan NYE in Wood Green
2024-12-31 19:00 - 2025-01-01 03:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
About this event Join us for a New Year’s Eve to remember at Karamel in Wood Green, hosted by Fat Gay Vegan!
This isn’t just any party – it’s an all-out vegan celebration filled with music, food, and fun that will take you right into 2025 with a bang.
What’s in store?
From 7pm until 3am, our doors are open to welcome you to an unforgettable night.
The Karamel kitchen will be taking dinner orders until 10pm and selling hearty bar snacks right through to the early hours. With every food and drink option fully vegan, it’s an inclusive feast for everyone!
Our event offers the best of all worlds:
Karaoke in the main bar for those ready to belt out their favorite tunes and bring on the NYE energy Dance Room with a DJ spinning everything from classic hits to fresh beats, creating a non-stop dance floor vibe all night Chill in the Lounge – our breakout space perfect for kicking back, chatting, and recharging before heading back to the action
Whether you’re in the mood to sing, dance, or just soak up the feel-good vibes, this is a New Year’s Eve you won’t want to miss. So grab your friends, bring your best energy, and let’s welcome the new year together in true Fat Gay Vegan style!
Tickets £15
Tickets are limited – reserve yours now to be part of an NYE party that’s got it all. Tickets are for entry only. All food and drink is extra cost but there is no obligation or minimum order.

Siddharth Singh Live in Concert
2025-01-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Collage presents a Golden evening of classic Bollywood film songs, Punjabi love songs, and original compositions by Siddharth Singh.
Line-up: Siddharth Singh (guitar, vocal); Siemy Di (drums); Sunil Jhadav (keys).
Siddharth Singh London-based Singer, Guitarist and Music producer, Siddharth has performed with some of the best known global artists from the Indian music scene, from Ustad Ghulam Ali Khan, Hariharan, Roop Kumar Rathod to the Wadali Brothers and many more.
His songs are available on YouTube and all the major digital platforms.
Tonight, Siddharth will be singing popular Bollywood and Punjabi songs along with few of his original tracks.
Accompanying him are:
Siemy Di on drums, well known drummer on the UK jazz scene who has performed with David Bowie and the Spice Girls.
Sunil Jhadav, one the best keyboard players in the UK who has worked with legends like Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey and many popular singers.
Doors open at 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.
Tickets £7 adv, £10 OTD.
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Karamel kitchen will be open from 6.30pm, serving delicious 100% vegan menu.
Please book a table (diners only and groups of 4+) by emailing karamel8775@gmail.com or calling 020 8090 0071.

Raw Odoni
2025-01-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
RAW ODONI
Introducing Raw Odoni – a modern jazz quartet breaking out onto the London scene. Their debut EP Ostara came out last month to critical acclaim and widespread radio play – vibrant original material that nods to Monk and Coltrane but lots finds it’s way in, from John Cage to The Necks, via Fela Kuti and Gong. ‘Amazing new spiritual jazz from London’ Andy Crowther, All About Jazz ‘An exciting prospect.. the kind of music that makes me happy on a Saturday night’ Chris Phillips, jazzFM
Raw Odoni are Hu Spall (ten / sop), Matthew Shorter (piano), Dan Richards (bass) & Christian Lewcock (drums)..
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm.
Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 6+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

RAFI Celebrating a Century with Ketan, Abira, Kaykay & Co
2025-01-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Awesome & Kosmic in collaboration with Collage Arts presents a night dedicated to the legendary Indian playback singer, Mohammed Rafi.
Mohammed Rafi, lovingly called Rafi Saab, remains one of the most cherished and iconic playback singers in the history of Indian cinema. Born on December 24, 1924, his melodious voice became the soul of countless classic songs, spanning an extraordinary range of genres from romantic ballads to devotional hymns, patriotic anthems, and peppy dance numbers. Over his illustrious career, he sang over 7,000 songs in multiple languages, cementing his place as a musical legend. Rafi Saab’s voice had a unique ability to adapt to the emotions of the actor he was singing for, giving life to the words and elevating the music of composers like Naushad, S.D. Burman, and Shankar-Jaikishan. With hits like Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai, Kya Hua Tera Wada, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, and Baharon Phool Barsao, Rafi Saab captured the hearts of millions and became a voice that defined an era of Indian cinema.
As we celebrate the centenary of this unparalleled maestro in 2024, we honor not only his vast body of work but also the humility and kindness that made him beloved by colleagues and fans alike. Rafi Saab’s music continues to resonate with audiences of all generations, transcending time and geography. His songs remain timeless treasures that evoke deep emotions and fond memories. This tribute show will take us on a journey through his life and his unforgettable hits, celebrating his unmatched contribution to Indian music. Let us come together to relive the magic of Rafi Saab’s golden voice and pay homage to a man who truly defined the soul of Indian playback singing.
Line-up: Ketan Kansara (vocals), Abira Shah (vocals), Kaykay Chauhan (keys), Rhythm section TBC.
The Karamel kitchen will be open from 6.30pm and serving a menu of vegan Desi & British food.
Doors open 6.30pm, Music starts 8pm.

Big Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Plus...
2025-01-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Everything is in disguise and the story goes into the skies with this comical retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This comical story is retold through a massive 6ft tall book complete with pop ups and props coming out of the book!
Big Goldilocks wanders off from her parents into the forest but soon gets lost, getting hungry, grumpy and tired. The forest animals decide to escape before she gets even more grumpy on an Animal Rescue Centre which flies high throughout the skies! Goldilocks arrives at the Three Bears house for a big bowl of cereal but soon it’s up to the audience to help scare her away…
Doors open 1pm, show starts 2pm.
£5 family ticket (up to 2 adults + kids).

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
2025-01-23 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
No jazz tonight due to a Private booking.
Instead we have a stellar band playing on Burns Night, Sat 25 January. Wear your kilts and come over for Scottish vegan menu of Neeps, Tatties and Haggis.

Burns Night Jazz
2025-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
The Burns Night band:
Art Themen – tenor saxophone; Jim Mullen – guitar; Alcyona Mick – piano; Steve Watts – bass; Tim Giles – drums; Henry Lowther – trumpet.

KAIYO 3 with Nigel Price
2025-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Line-up: Nigel Price – Guitar; Winston Clifford – Drums; Simon Purcell- Piano; Amy Baldwin – Bass.
This month Kaiyo are joined by Nigel Price on Guitar and guest drummer Winston Clifford.
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business.
Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s recent album Keep Me Singing.
Expect an evening of the grooviest, swingiest jazz from this guitar master.

Poetry & Poppadoms with HANNAH LOWE
2025-01-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
We invite you to a side-splitting evening of comedy and musings in the warm & welcoming Karamel!
Featuring…..
HANNAH LOWE Costa poetry prize winner. ‘A poet with a commanding style, her voice is entirely her own, both rich & laconic…springing from the page with vitality, rue & insight’.
With Special guests…..
CARINE HARB ‘Skillfully challenges Societies taboos with humour & hard hitting stylish delivery’
MARK GWYNNE JONES ‘One of the most accomplished performance poets in the land… drawing the audience into a world where things are not quite what they seem…’ The Guardian
Hosted by Paul Lyalls ‘Always charasmatic’- Time Out Magazine
Door open at 18:30 (for dining- see below)
Show starts at 8pm.
Suitable for mature 14s and older.
Tickets £10 can be bought from www.musicglue.com/karamel. Booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Dining (optional) in the Karamel restaurant from 18:30-20:00. Please book a table by emailing karamel8775@gmail.com with your group size and arrival time.
Karamel is a vegan establishment at 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. (10 mins walk Wood Green tube and Alexandra Palace rail station, free parking on Coburg Road from 18:30).

Birth of the Cool: Live
2025-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Nine of Hertfordshire’s finest musicians present an evening of jazz heritage at Karamel, Birth of the Cool: Live. Join us on Saturday 1st February to hear this seminal and rarely performed music, originally recorded by trumpeter Miles Davis and his jazz nonet.
Birth of the Cool is a compilation album of music recorded in the formative part of Davis’ career, which for many represents a watershed moment in post-war music and in the history of jazz. This is now known as The Birth of the Cool, with the music that this historic nine piece group created in 1949 and 1950. The group had a number of future jazz heavyweights, including: Gerry Mulligan, Lee Konitz, Max Roach, John Lewis, the arranger Gil Evans, and of course band leader, Miles Davis.
Unlike a big band or a small jazz group, the unconventional line up of instruments – saxophones, trumpet, french horn/flugel, trombone, tuba, and rhythm section – is specifically selected for the warmth of their voices and the depth of timbre that they create together. This music, celebrated as part of a one-off gig at Karamel N22, is truly unique, combining bebop with classical techniques, polyphony, and the voices of a rich ensemble. Today these tunes sound as fresh as ever and offer a very rare opportunity to hear this music live.
For their performance at Karamel, arrangements have been carefully collated for the Hertfordshire-based nonet by musical director, Tom Harker, with later collaborations between Miles Davis and Gil Evans also being showcased in adaptations from the albums “Porgy & Bess” and “Miles Ahead”. Listeners can expect to hear further exploration of the jazz nonet repertoire in a contrasting context, with additional arrangements by Steve Fishwick, McCoy Tyner, and Abdullah Ibrahim, dotted throughout the sets.
Line-up: Alto saxophone – Andrew Linham;
Baritone saxophone – Nic Newling;
Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Tom Harker;
Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Matt Ward;
Trombone – Joe Harker;
Tuba – Lee Tsarmaklis;
Piano – Ben Harker;
Double Bass – Debs Spanton;
Drums – Dan Wild.
Doors open 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.

Julian Costello
2025-02-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Julian Costello – sax; Natalie Rozario – cello and vocals; Patrick Naylor – guitar; Tom Hooper – drums.
The Julian Costello Quartet will be performing a great mix of melodic original compositions and some well known classics. This lovely combination of instruments is full of colour and energy.
“Julian Costello proved a charming host, introducing the audience to some fine original compositions, and tenor playing of a gentle authority; full of passion, lyricism and invention all delivered with a full and vibrant tone”. Jazz views

Doors open 7pm. Music starts from 8pm.
The Karamel kitchen is open ’til 9.30pm for with a delicious 100% vegan menu. To reserve a table for dining or for group of 5+, email karamel8775@gmail.com with details.

London Vegan Mixer
2025-02-07 20:00 - 23:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
MIXING COCKTAILS, TUNES… AND VEGANS! music by Alfie Paca and DJÄK · delicious food by Kath & Roger and …
🎟️ Entry: totally free, just RSVP! 🗓 Date: Friday, 7 Febryary 2025 🕙 Time: 7:00 PM – midnight 📍 Location: Karamel Club – 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ 💬 Group chat: for updates on this and future events, or to chat with the hosts and other attendees, join us on WhatsApp via https://bit.ly/LondonVeganMixer
🪩 Join us for a fabulously fun night at Karamel Club, where we’ll take over the entire venue – you can socialise in the restaurant area over food and drinks, or dance the night away if you’re up for some groovy beats! (There will always be a seating area dedicated to quieter conversations.)
THE FOOD
🍔🍕 Karamel’s menu varies every time! Burgers and pizzas are usually on offer, often alongside an Indian thali or a stir fry inspired by East Asian cuisines, plus of course a number of delicious sides and desserts.
🍲🍝 Other specials of the day will be announced on the blackboard – rumour has it there might be a tasty surprise 🇮🇹👀 watch this space for more details…
THE MUSIC
🎸🦙 As background for the first part of the night: instrumental live music played by Mixer regular Alfie Paca.
💃🕺 Deejay set curated by DJÄK (@djakfruit) from 9pm: an eclectic mix of dance music across a broad spectrum including house, rap, pop, drum and bass, dubstep, r’n’b and more.
ATTENDING
🎟️🌱 Entry to the event is totally free, but please do support the venue by buying some of their delicious food and drinks (both 100% vegan!).
🫶🤗 All are welcome, and we strive to make the event a safe and inclusive space for everyone – no discriminatory or abusive behaviour of any kind will be tolerated.
THE VENUE
Karamel is a very short walk from Wood Green Tube station (Piccadilly Line). The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Karamel is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.
Originally founded and run by vegan activists, today it’s operated by Collage Arts (a charity supporting the local community) and managed by the lovely Kath who, together with her charming husband Roger, also prepares the delicious homemade food served there… in very generous portions 😉 and not forgetting the fairly affordable prices!
For well over a decade now, Karamel has been at the heart of London’s vegan community, helping it reach its current size – for example:

giving a new home to London Vegan Drinks (a London Vegan Meetup event and Europe’s largest vegan social gathering at the time!) when it outgrew its preceding venues
providing a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ vegans (inclusivity and safeguarding having always been a central tenet of theirs) with Fat Gay Vegan’s Queer Vegan Disco
throwing official or de facto afterparties for many Animal Rights marches and protests

Nowadays, they host not only another London Vegan Meetup event, the regular Geekstraveganza (as they’ve done since its inception in 2016), but also a lot of other wonderful events for both the local area and the wider London vegan community.

Paul Westwood & Paul Clarvis, featuring John & Dan
2025-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Paul Westwood & Paul Clarvis, featuring John & Dan ……perform with a new take on Middle Eastern music, with developments in melody, harmony, improvisation and soundscaping.
https://youtu.be/-4JnOGk6pEM The group features bass guitarist Paul Westwood, percussionist Paul Clarvis, keyboard player John Crockford, and DJ Dan, who have taken inspiration from songs used in William Shakespeare’s plays and re-harmonised them with Middle Eastern harmony. Performances feature contemporary developments in rhythm, improvisation and soundscaping.
Members of the group have worked with such artistes as: Mose Allison, George Benson, Larry Coryell, Peter Green, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger, Al Jarreau, Elton John, Madonna, Hugh Masekela, Sir Paul McCartney, George Michael, Wayne Shorter, Nina Simone, and classical guitarist John Williams. They have also recorded numerous movie soundtracks with John Barry, David Bowie and Hans Zimmer (Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, Twilight, Skyfall, Tron, Shrek, The Hobbit).
Doors open 7pm. Music starts from 8pm.
The Karamel kitchen is open ’til 9.30pm for with a delicious 100% vegan menu. To reserve a table for dining or for group of 5+, email karamel8775@gmail.com with details.

Jim Rattigan - Triciplicity
2025-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
“The magical sound combination of french horn, violin and piano is used in classical music and I wanted to introduce the jazz world to this highly original instrumentation. The inspiration for my compositions, which we recorded for the album Triplicity, comes from many different sources.For instance ‘Barton Glebe’; is loosely based on the opening of the Brahms horn trio and Sweet Tamarind, an uplifting waltz, is inspired by the music of Bill Evans. ” Jim Rattigan 2024
Jim Rattigan has performed all over the world both as a jazz soloist and as a band member of various groups including the Michael Brecker Quindectet, the Charlie Haden / Carla Bley Liberation Music Orchestra, the McCoy Tyner Big Band, Django Bates’ Delightful Precipice, Jim has toured and recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Brad Mehldau, Mike Gibbs and the Hans Koller band with Steve Swallow and Bill Frizzell. Mark lockheart, Julian Arguelles, Irakere, BBC Big Band, Guy Barker Big Band and the London Sinfonietta. He has recorded 6 albums under his own name.Jim was a member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for 6 years before leaving to concentrate on jazz and composition.He has played on numerous film scores including several James Bond movies and Lord Of The Rings. His own music has been used for film T.V. and radio. Jim has worked with many pop artists including, Paul McCartney, George Michael,Damon Albarn, Adele, Paloma Faith. He has also toured with Nigel Kennedy and Tony Bennett and recorded with the Folk singer June Tabor.Jim was recently awarded an ARAM from the Royal Academy for his contribution to music.
Dominic Ingham combines violin techniques from his folk and classical background, in order to create a unique way of playing jazz violin. He has performed in a broad range of musical contexts, including five piece collective Bonsai, Jonny Mansfield’s Elftet, Camila Meza’s NectarOrchestra and indie rock band Blaenavon.
Pianist Liam Noble studied music at Oxford University, and jazz at the Guildhall in London, After college he started to build a reputation of note playing with Stan Sulzmann, Anita Wardelland Bobby Wellins, Liam has a continued working relationships with Tom Rainey, Ingrid Laubrock, Julian Siegel, Evan Parker and Peter Evans.
Doors open 7pm. Music starts from 8pm.
The Karamel kitchen is open ’til 9.30pm for with a delicious 100% vegan menu. To reserve a table for dining or for group of 5+, email karamel8775@gmail.com with details.

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
2025-02-18 17:00 - 23:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
FROM 5PM ONWARDS, KARAMEL IS CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT!
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED!

Free Flow Classikal
2025-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
zerOclassikal returns with the first Free Flow Classikal of the year, hosted by renowned sitarist Jonathan Mayer.
Free Flow Classikal is a new border dwelling concept that explores free improvisation across music genres perspective-ed from south Asian classical form – in development at Karamel, home of zerOclassikal, and one of north London’s premiere jazz venues.
More information on line up to follow soon.
Doors open 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.

Alma Latina Album Release Party
2025-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8pm.
Alma Latina New Album! Songs from the Soul.
Live music, Vinyls available. Drinks and Food.
Extended Alma Latina line-up with special guests as they perform the songs from their exciting new album ‘Songs From The Soul’. Featuring Latin rhythms like salsa, reggaeton, guaguanco, bolero, rumba, cha cha cha, timba, conga & more.
Doors open 7pm. Music starts from 8pm.
The Karamel kitchen is open ’til 9.30pm for with a delicious 100% vegan menu. To reserve a table for dining or for group of 5+, email karamel8775@gmail.com with details.

KAIYO 3 with Allison Neale
2025-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Line-up: Allison Neale – Alto saxophonist; Mark Taylor – Drums; Simon Purcell- Piano; Amy Baldwin – Bass.
In Febuary, we are joined by Allison Neale, an altoist extrodinare, whose lyrical playing evokes the unmistakable sounds of Art Pepper and Paul Desmond.
As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast jazz style, Allison is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents on today’s scene. In her early years she performed alongside leading international artists such as Ellington vocalist Adelaide Hall and altoist Bud Shank and was a featured member of the John Dankworth ‘Generations Band’ and the ‘Back to Basie’ Orchestra. Certainly, an evening not to be missed.
Also Featuring special guest Mark Taylor on Drums.
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 4+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

Firebrand Poets
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
🎤✨ A Firebrand Poets extravaganza event on Friday 28th February 2025 from 7.30pm at Karamel Club 🫶🏾
Firebrand! Firebrand stands in some people’s minds for blazing a trail, burning down the house – and dancing on the tiles of roofs. You may have heard the phrase “they’re real firebrands!”, involving both destructive and creative powers, destroying what’s old, burning with what’s new. We stand for new voices, voices in the margins, voices of the people, community based and justice minded. ❤️‍🔥🫀✊🏾
We are delighted to be hosting our first ticketed event at the brilliant vegan venue, Karamel Club in Wood Green. This will be a specially curated event consisting of headline performers, open mic, food & drink, networking opportunities, an intentional ritual and a mystery prize. 🎤 🏆 🥭
There will be six headline performers: Shohid Rahman, Muzibur Rahman, Liba Ravindran, Ms Defiance, Soulful Si and Kabbo Hue Qua👏🏾
We are asking people to buy tickets for this event so that we can pay our performers, and to provide the means for us to continue our work collectively. Firebrand Poets have run over twenty events in the last fifteen months and we are very excited to invite you to the next chapter in our evolution. 🤩
Put your name down for an open mic slot via firebrandpoets@riseup.net and find out more about us here: https://linksta.cc/@firebrandpoets 🙌🏾
Bios for Firebrand Poets:
Muzibur Rahman: I’m a trained physicist moonlighting as an artist and poet. I’ve been writing poems for about five years and am currently writing a play based in ancient Athens. My poems tend to be on personal, political and philosophical themes. I call them the three Ps. And although physics starts with a p, I can promise you there is no physics in my poetry.
Liba Ravindran: Liba Ravindran (he/they) is a spoken word poet, community organiser and social justice activist from Sri Lankan Tamil heritage, born in Norway and presently living in Southgate, North London. Liba has been using his poetry for grassroots change as a community activist and involved in the local poetry/spoken word scene in London through readings at various venues.
Shohid Rahman: Shohidur Rahman is or tries to be a poet and writer of prose, based in North London, though he is originally from Leeds (and Bangladesh). He has written poems, short stories and pieces for theatre, and been published in various places, such as ‘Riptide Journal’ and ‘The Guardian Weekend’.
Ms Defiance – Nina Simone meets Bertolt Brecht. A unique voice in the world of music and spoken word, Ms Defiance blends the soulful, protest-driven spirit of Nina Simone with the political edge of Bertolt Brecht. Winner of the prestigious Bread and Roses Award for Songwriting and Spoken Word (Global Solidarity), and a semi-finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest , Ms Defiance has captured attention with powerful performances that challenge the status quo. Featured on BBC and in The Guardian , her work seamlessly merges lyrical storytelling with a call to action, creating art that resonates with both heart and mind.
Soulful Si ~ Decolonial Educator, Youth Mentor, Social Justice Activist, Grief Workshop Facilitator, Music-Lover & Writer 🪷
Kabbo Hue Qua: “is a meta-cosmic Indigenous, genetically diverse Earth being, an Artivist Storyteller, telling ancient stories long remembered, some long forgotten, other’s re-Membered through living experience of being, mirroring our godlike potential and commitment to impact upon All, sometimes it hurts, other times poetic, to learn inner-true healing, through evolving stories, from the one we’re living, to the one’s we remember to tell, through the joy, through the pain and All the hues in-between…
KaHue is an Artivist Storyteller, Poet, Spoken Word Artivist, Invocation and Self Enhancement Facilitator, Writer, Cultural Ambassador and Cultural Cohesion Consultant with a deep desire to revive & explore the relevance of culture within the cultural metropolis that is Bristol.
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 3+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

Collage Kids: Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
2025-03-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Booster Cushion Theatre Presents….
Little Red Riding Hood and Friends
Little Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell us the story but has a problem, there are no pages in the book! He tries to tell the story and we meet Red Riding Hood’s mum, dad and grandma but he keeps getting the story wrong. Can you help?
Ideal for 3 years plus….
https://www.boostercushiontheatreforchildren.com/littleredridinghoodandfriends/
Karamel Kids is a monthly fun packed performance event for early years children (suggested age range up to 6 years) and their families.
The £5 family ticket is for up to 4 people – eg: 2 adults + 2 children; or 1 adult + 3 children.
Family friendly, all welcome. Please book in advance.
Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel kitchen is open from 1pm and all afternoon serving delicious vegan world foods, tea/coffee/refreshments.

CHUBE
2025-03-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Chube is a young fusion band based in Cardiff lef by Ben Creighton Griffiths with Ashley John Long and Jon Bradford-Jones. They draw their inspiration from a wide variety of artists and genres and write electro acoustic music that pushes the boundaries of their instruments.The harp features prominently in performances, and Ben uses effects processors to take the harp from it’s regular, classical sound, to a rock guitar through distortion, an ambient synth through delays and phasers, and much more. Combined with innovative percussion and groovy bass riffs it all goes to creating a totally unique blend of Jazz Fusion.
Band Members – Harp/Keys – Ben Creighton Griffiths Basses – Ashley John Long Drums – John Bradford-Jones
Chube was set up by Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp, Keys) and Matt Williams (Drums, Engineering) in 2015. They wrote their first tracks in 2016 before being joined by Aeddan Williams on bass for the recording of their first EP in summer 2017, before releasing it at an exclusive launch show at Tiny Rebel Cardiff in 2018. Since then the project has gone from strength to strength. After the Covid pandemic Ben was joined by Ashley John Long on bass and Jon Bradford Jones on drums, whilst Matt remains with the group as a producer and engineer.
Chube has performed at a number of festivals including the Harp on Wight, Aberjazz, Croftfest. and Wall2Wall Jazz Festivals – giving a unique recital with special guest Dennis Rollins MBE on trombone at the latter. They have also performed at music venues and clubs around the country including Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, The Half Moon Putney, Black Mountain Jazz Club, Matt & Phreds Jazz Club Manchester, CICCIC Taunton, Music Spoken Here Club in Worcester, and The Fleece Bristol.

Pete Hurt Quartet
2025-03-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Pete Hurt – Saxophone Alcyona Mick – Piano Dave Whitford – Bass Dave Ingomells – Drums
“Pete Hurt presents an evening of musical gems drawing from jazz standards as well as contemporary and original material.”
Pete Hurt has quietly been part of the London jazz scene for almost four decades and has developed one of the most uniquely distinguishable sounds and styles. Apart from his great saxophone playing he has also been recognised for his compositional and arranging skills.
Alcyona Mick is a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene… Recently nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist Award, she is a member of the London Jazz Orchestra.
Dave Whitford has become one of London’s most in-demand side-men and can frequently be heard in the capital’s top venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Vortex.
David Ingamells has established himself as one of the most versatile jazz drummers of his generation. Recent album releases include Happy Music for Orchestra (Alex Paxton, ’23), Tide Rises (Lauren Bush, ’23), The Defector (Henry Spencer & Juncture, ’23), Golden Sands (Helena Kay’s KIM Trio & Peter Johnstone, ’23), and The Stanley Turrentine Project (Brandon Allen, ’22, UK tour March ’22).
Karamel – 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ. The Karamel vegan kitchen will be serving food until 9.30pm. Email karamel8775@gmail.com to book a table for groups of 4+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

Global Voices Poetry Night
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
This will be an exciting, challenging and thought provoking evening of spoken word by three recognised and award winning poets. It is a fundraising event for the Kieran Taylor Scholarship Trust. The trust gives financial support to young people from low income families so they can access high quality arts education and training.
Doors open 6pm. Starts from 7pm Delicious vegan food will be served until 8.30 and the bar will be open all evening. To reserve a table for dining or for group of 3+, email karamel8775@gmail.com with details.
