freeYOURstyle
2025-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | McQueens Theatre, 4 Coburg Rd, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
freeYOURstyle Collective is back for the summer, this time with a Soundtrack Dance Battle! Teaming up with Haringey Arts Festival and Karamel, FYSCo will be hosting a two-vs-two, all styles dance tournament with a difference: teams will battle to some of the most famous, infamous & notorious tracks (or their remixes) from film and TV.
If you’re looking to top off your weekend with some elite-level dance performances from some of the top talents in the industry today, and equally elite-level atmosphere, we’d love to see you there!
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+.
7pm start

BRITISH MUCH?
2025-07-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
BRITISH MUCH? What does it mean to be British—yesterday, today, and tomorrow?
‘BRITISH MUCH?’, a scratch night that celebrates the stories, voices, and experiences of women in Britain. This event will provide a platform for artists to explore Britain’s evolving identity through new writing, spoken word, and performance. By blending emerging and established work, we will reflect on themes of belonging, heritage, and the shaping of the future. A celebration of the many identities that make up the nation today. Britishness in Flux – Who gets to define it? How has it changed over generations? Rooted & Routed – Stories of those whose heritage spans beyond the UK and whose lives are deeply woven into its fabric.
Reminded Productions is a Female-led, Bold, Unapologetic, new production company. At Reminded Productions, we create work that amplifies the untold stories of the voiceless, with a particular focus on placing female writers at the forefront. Our mission is to produce compelling narratives through a female-centred lens, championing diverse perspectives that deserve a platform. We are Joanne and Paxina, co-founders of Reminded Productions. We met at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where our shared love for performance and storytelling brought us together. Over three years of training in BA Acting, we honed our craft and discovered theatre’s power as a vehicle for change. As women of Black & Mixed heritage from working-class backgrounds, we understand the importance of representation and the need to create spaces where unheard voices can be amplified. With Reminded Productions, we are committed to telling bold and meaningful stories that honour diverse cultures, experiences, and histories—stories that reflect the richness of the ever-evolving landscape of our society, past, present, and future.
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, Show starts at 7:30pm.

Mercedes Maresca
2025-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Mercedes Maresca (piano)
Mercedes Maresca is from Argentina and has been based in London since 1999. She is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser. Mercedes has created Raices project, a collection of small albums that explores her South American roots and her deep connection with the sound world of Spiritual Jazz. She will be performing an improvised set based on her recently released EP Gotas de Colores and her upcoming album Caminos (Raices Project)
In her own words these short pieces are “Pensamientos del alma”, thoughts of the soul.
On Raices Project…
“These miniatures are atmospheric, melodic, touching and easy to listen to, without losing their musical deepness. And they showcase a very unique artist”.
Wulf Müller https://open.spotify.com/album/3Ash1lYnhPFDa4DMchFDFL
Mao Yamada (double bass)
Mao Yamada has been performing in and around London since 1994. He toured with Zongamin (XL recordings), Georgia (Domino records) around Europe, US and Japan. He’s also toured as the regular bassist for Dominic Pipkin’s Dom & The Iko’s in UK and Europe.
On double bass, Mao has worked with various London based musicians and projects such as Shirt Tail Stompers, Our Little Trio, Roy Pfeffer, Cameron Pierre, Dominic Ashworth, Greg Heath, Nick Meier, Dorian Ford, Shabaka Hutchings, Leon Greening, Edison Herbert, Jonathan Gee, Vimala Rowe, Leon Garner. Mao has toured Japan in 2017, 2019 and 2024 as a trio featuring Dorian Ford and a Japanese drumming legend Yasuhiro Yoshigaki.
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.

London Vegan Mixer ~ social, live music, karaoke
2025-07-26 19:00 - 23:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
🍸 Mixing cocktails, tunes… and vegans! 🌱
🎟️ Entry: totally free, just RSVP! 🗓 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025 🕙 Time: 7:00 PM – midnight 📍 Location: Karamel Club – 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ
💬 Join our group chat in the London Vegan Network community on WhatsApp
🪩 London Vegan Mixer is a fabulously fun night at Karamel, where we’ll take over the entire venue to socialise and enjoy food, drinks, and great performances.
🎸 During the first part of the evening, some of our regulars will play live, and they’re always happy for other musicians to join them on stage.
🧑‍🎤 Starting around 9 PM, KaraoChris will host karaoke for the rest of the event: sign up to sing your heart out!
🤤 The venue has a 100% vegan kitchen and bar. They’re kindly hosting us for free, so please make sure to buy some of their delicious food and drinks to show your support.
🤗 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. Please let the hosts know if you or others feel uncomfortable because of an attendee.
🚉 Karamel is a short walk from either Wood Green underground station (Piccadilly Line) or Alexandra Palace train station (Great Northern services from Moorgate via Finsbury Park), and the area is also served by many bus lines.
♿️ The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
🐶 The venue is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.

Hustle Wrestling Presents: Ambition Championship
2025-07-27 18:00 - 21:30 | McQueens Theatre, 4 Coburg Rd, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Hustle Wrestling returns to the Mcqueen Theatre! Doors open at 5.30pm – Show starts at 6pm! 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!
Expect high-flying moves, fierce competition, and intense rivalries as the best wrestlers go head-to-head! Grab your tickets now and be part of the excitement!

Stan Brunt Trio
2025-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Stan Brunt is an award-winning Jazz Guitarist, Arranger, and Composer who is currently an active professional working in and around Greater London. Having started playing in Leeds in community bands including Chapel FM Jazz Collective, he developed his skills over the next few years and recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music.
Stan Brunt is the most recent winner of the Richard Turner Award, a prestigious prize offered to those from the northern area of England. He has, in his time at RAM, worked with many world-renowned composers and musicians, including Will Vinson, Orlando LeFleming, Ingrid Jensen, Gwilym Simcock, and more. Now he is leading a new project which explores the space created by having just guitar as the chordal instrument, focusing heaving on improvisation and textural changes. This new band have played together around London and are creating a very individual group sound that is not to be missed.
Stan is joined by Will Sach on bass and Kai Macrae 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 3+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

IGNITED LDN
2025-08-01 18:00 - 23:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Join Short Stay Records for our monthly release party — headlined by the soulful Labisi — and celebrate a night of live music, creativity, and community.
Discover performances from three exciting emerging artists, followed by an open jam and networking session.
A fully stocked bar and vegan kitchen will be running all night.
Tickets via QR code

Tori Freestone Quartet
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Tori Freestone saxophonist, flautist, violinist and composer, known for her robust tenor sound and melodic invention. The Guardian critic John Fordham described her first album In The Chop House as “an imposingly original sound”.
In 2017 Freestone was shortlisted for a Fellowship in Jazz Composition supported by PRS for Music Foundation, UK Arts Foundation.
Tori will be joined by Huw Warren – piano, Dudley Philips – bass, Corrie Dick – 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 3+.
Doors open 7pm, music starts at 8pm.

Smiles Collective feat. Ivy Chanel
2025-08-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Neo-Soul | Jazz-Funk | Gospel Fusion
Smiles Collective feat. Ivy Chanel is a London-based neo-soul and jazz-funk fusion band that has been steadily carving out a unique space in the UK and European music scene. Known for their high-energy, expressive “moment music,” the band has captivated audiences at iconic venues like Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, as well as stages in Copenhagen and Nice, South France.
Their sound is a vibrant blend of ’70s funk and soul, neo-soul, and hip-hop, laced with both contemporary and traditional gospel influences. Drawing inspiration from artists like Fred Hammond, Tye Tribbett, and Doobie Powell, Smiles Collective crafts a fresh, electrifying vibe that resonates across generations and genres.
The collective features a rotating cast of powerhouse vocalists, including Jennifer Phillips, Ivy Chanel (US), and Deleelah Mohammed, each bringing their own flavor to the band’s rich sonic palette.
Musically, the band includes two Grammy Award winners and a BBC Jazz Musician of the Year, with Deschanel Gordon (BBC Jazz winner) regularly performing with the group. Members of Smiles Collective have performed for and alongside an impressive roster of artists, including Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child), Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Grace Jones, Mica Paris, and Rolls Royce, among others.
In 2025, the group released their debut single “Do Better”, featuring the dynamic and soulful Marli Artiste on lead vocals. The track also showcases the talents of Grammy winning David Mrakpor (one half of Blue Lab Beats) and pianist Mahlon Rhamie, with production by Peter Matthews.
Listen to “Do Better”: https://open.spotify.com/track/3g3d0o4WYkJrFwxylLKRWQ?si=34Nf-bUWTXWMFthsXYftQg
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.

Soulvines – Bringing the music of Amy Winehouse to Wood Green
2025-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Step into a night of soul, style, and stunning vocals as The Soulvines bring the unforgettable sound of Amy Winehouse to life! We’re a newly formed 5-piece band – four seasoned musicians and one powerhouse female vocalist – united by a love of jazz, blues, and funk.
With rich instrumentation, smooth grooves, and raw emotion, we’re delivering a passionate performance of Amy’s greatest hits. From Back to Black to Valerie, expect a night of music that’s bold, sultry, and full of soul.
🎷 Let us take immerse you in the sound of Amy.
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.

Sean Fyfe
2025-08-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Canadian jazz pianist Sean Fyfe emerges as a distinguished artist with an impressive international footprint, having graced stages in New York and Montreal. Noteworthy for his collaborative work on acclaimed recordings such as ‘In This Moment’ (2022) and ‘Opening Statement’ (2017) with Sam Kirmayer, as well as ‘Conduit’ (2014) featuring Azar Lawrence with Al McLean, Fyfe recently marked his second record as a bandleader with ‘Stepping Stones’ (2024), following his debut album ‘Late Night’ (2022).
A product of the esteemed Manhattan School of Music and McGill University, Fyfe refined his skills under the mentorship of pianists Jeremy Manasia, Garry Dial, Andre White, and Joshua Rager. His performances have left an indelible mark on iconic venues like Smalls, Mezzrow, Pizza Express and Ronnie Scott’s.
Fyfe’s collaborative endeavors span continents, featuring partnerships with acclaimed musicians such as Jon Gordon, Greg Abate, Alex Claffy, Joe Farnsworth, Alan Barnes, Dave O’Higgins, Quentin Collins and Alex Garnett. Grounded in the traditions of jazz luminaries like Bill Evans, Bobby Timmons, Wynton Kelly, and Cedar Walton, Fyfe’s artistry resonates with a profound appreciation for the genre’s heritage.
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.

Sean Hargreaves Quintet
2025-09-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Sean Hargreaves is a producer, composer, and pianist.
In 2024, his solo piano EP, ‘Portraits’ was released on Tileyard Records / Warner, with a solo piano recital of the pieces given by Sean at Kings Place Concert Hall, in London.
He has produced or co-produced include James Arthur, Don Black, Andrea Bocelli, Paloma Faith, Ella Henderson, Becky Hill, Rita Ora, Mica Paris, Sam Ryder and Sigala. He co-produced Ella Eyre’s platinum-disc winning version of ‘We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off.’
Sean is the founder / managing partner of TYE London, a flagship recording studio at Tileyard London.
Sean is joined on stage with, Ed Jones – tenor saxophone, Neville Malcolm – bass Mark Taylor – drums and our own Henry Lowther – trumpet.
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.

Grass Roots - George Johnson
2025-09-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Grass Roots is a monthly event which is wholeheartedly committed to championing emerging UK-based jazz talent. While our home in Peckham is in the process of moving to a new location, we’re taking the show on the road and setting up camp at Karamel in Wood Green.
For the month of September, we will warmly welcome to the stage tenor saxophonist and BBC Young Jazz Musician Of The Year 2024 finalist George Johnson. Alongside his quartet, he will be stirring up a captivating concoction of original material and reworkings of his most cherished compositions.
Drawing from his jazz roots and groove sensibilities, his multi-faceted repertoire also comprises Latin, soul, art rock and hip-hop. George’s stellar supporting cast includes King David Ike-Elechi on drums, Scottie Thompson on keys and Zaki Osahn on double bass. Expect to be entertained by a youthful jazz outfit with a really rounded and mature sound.
For more info about Grass Roots, feel free to visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots.
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.

ZerOclassikal: Free Flow Classikal
2025-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Free Flow Classikal is returning to Karamel on popular demand with a very exciting lineup: Akash Parekar (sitar), Shivam Pattni (guitar/piano/electronics) and Harkiran Sahota (tabla).
Join us for a moving exploration of South Asian Classical music through the medium of free improvisation. No boundaries – No limits.
Akash Parekar started playing and learning the Sitar at the late age of 18 in 2011 and is now part of the new generation of exciting British-born sitar players. His musical upbringing was initially in Western classical and contemporary Western music, which adds to his innovative playing style. From the tender age of 5, Akash was performing on stage and has since flourished as a creative musician. Akash has worked on a number of collaborative projects such as Peguins Rising with Zak Starkey (The Who and Oasis), Mayur Navekar (Bandish Projekt) and Michael Tedstone (ManikeMusic) to name a few. Akash has also played and some very prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall with the Philharmonic Orchestra and DE Montfort Hall, Glastonbury, Birmingham Town, and Symphony Hall, among others.
Shivam Pattni is a versatile vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer with a rich musical background that spans Western choral music, jazz, and traditional bhajans. A former member and musical animateur of the National Youth Choir, Shivam has performed at prestigious events such as the BBC Proms and, at one point, even shared the stage with Kylie Minogue, dressed as a giant Christmas pudding.
Harkiran Sahota is a talented musician, who was enthralled by the sound and artistry of tabla from a young age. From 201, when he began his formal training until now, Harkiran’s tabla journey has been one of growth and learning with some notable performances along the way, including accompanying artists such as Jasdeep Singh Degun, Roopa Panesar and Kaviraj Singh during the tribute to Ustad Vilayat Khan concert and also performing at many Guru Poornima ceremonies. Harkiran was featured on the web series “My Journey and Me” in August 2020, performing a tabla solo and was invited to perform a tabla solo live on Barkat Radio in 2020.
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.

Oxygen: Paul Westwood & Paul Clarvis, featuring John & DJ Dan
2025-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Paul Westwood & Paul Clarvis, featuring John & DJ Dan
The group will be performing a new set of music entitled Oxygen, which highlights jazz, rock, funk, dark grooves and world music. The music has strong riffs, innovative melodies, creative improvisation, dynamic percussion and textural soundscaping.
Band members include: Paul Westwood (bass gtr), Paul Clarvis (perc), John Crockford (keys), and DJ Dan, who have taken inspiration from events happening in the world past and present.
These musicians have worked with such artistes as: George Benson, Peter Green, Herbie Hancock, Mick Jagger, Al Jarreau, Elton John, Madonna, Hugh Masekela, Sir Paul McCartney, George Michael, Wayne Shorter, Nina Simone. They have also recorded numerous movie soundtracks with John Barry, David Bowie and Hans Zimmer (Star Wars, Harry Potter, Skyfall, Tron, Shrek, The Hobbit).
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.

Periscopi Invertit
2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Mireia is the bass player, composer and band leader of Periscopi Invertit.
Periscopi Invertit explores the fusion of Catalan ancient folk tunes with vibrant funk, Latin, and jazz arrangements while maintaining a connection to Mediterranean sounds and grooves.
Periscopi Invertit is the reflection of an immigration journey in a never ending multicultural world.
Currently, the band just finished the mastering of their debut album, which will be released in November by the Catalan record label Crea Music (https://creamusic.creamultimedia.net/).
Periscopi Invertit has performed at a variety of venues, including The Jago, Orleans Bar, The Old Hall at Lincoln’s Inn, The Mildmay Club, Waterloo Creative Studio, Upstairs at the Ritzy, The Post Bar, Folklore (Hoxton), and Jam in a Jar, among others.
Mireia, a graduate of the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) in 2010, as a bass player has made her mark in the UK performing in the musical show Millennials at MTFest (in the Turbine Theather), as well as festivals like Medicine Festival (main stage with Koroleko), Small World Festival, African Diapora, Better World Festival, Wilderness Festival, London Eid Festival, The British Academy Summer Showcase 2019, Africa Oyé, Journeys Festival, 15 th London African Music Festival, The big Feastival, Rising sounds Festival, Village Beach Festival, Green Village Festival for artists like Mim Suleiman, Nelson & Friends, Koroleko, Malunga and Berber Difusion.
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.

KAIYO 3 with Byron Wallen
2025-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
This month, Kaiyo is joined by Byron Wallen!
Raised in a musical family, as a small child Byron studied classical piano. He also played euphonium but then switched to trumpet, studying with Peter Ruderforth in London and with Jimmy Owens, Donald Byrd and Jon Faddis in New York in the mid to late 80s. In 1992, Wallen graduated from Sussex University with a degree in psychology, philosophy and mathematics.
Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing. He has been playing trumpet in various contexts, live and on record, alongside legendary musicians such as George Benson, Andrew Hill, Chaka Khan, Ingrid Laubrock, Hugh Masekela, Courtney Pine, Mulatu Astatke, Red Snapper, Lonnie Liston Smith, Style Council, Jack Dejohnette, Jean Toussaint, Cleveland Watkiss and King Sunny Ade. He has visited East Africa, Morocco, Nigeria, Indonesia and Belize (his parents’ homeland). On tour Wallen often works with local musicians, developing new ideas for his performances and compositions.
Byron Wallen has received the BBC Jazz Innovation award (2003) and has been nominated several times for the MOBO award. In 2017 he received the coveted Paul Hamlyn Award. In 2020 his band Four Corners was nominated for the best band category at the Parlimentary Jazz Awards.
Band Line Up: Special guest – Byron Wallen – trumpet Mark Taylor – Drums Simon Purcell – Piano Amy Baldwin- Bass
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.

Sheon Toms Trio
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Sheon Toms is a 21 year old guitarist and composer currently studying jazz at Trinity Laban. Introduced to jazz through the prestigious talent development organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors, Sheon has honed his skills under the tutelage of Denys Baptiste, Sultan Stevenson and Binker Golding. Alongside him will be the powerhouse rhythm section of Joe Steyn on the drums and Zaki Osahn on bass. As sidemen they have performed at an array of festivals and venues including Dizzy’s Club NYC, The Vortex and Love Supreme Festival. The band will be debuting a set of original music drawing from the sounds of George Benson, Branford Marsalis Quartet and Lage Lund.
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.

Sunday roast & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel
2025-09-21 13:00 - 19:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Details 🎲 Geekstraveganza: board games & vegan food! 🌱
🎟️ Entry: totally free, just RSVP! 🗓 Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025 🕙 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Karamel Club – 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ
💬 Join our group chat in the London Vegan Network community on WhatsApp
🎲 Geekstraveganza is an informal gathering to play board/card games while socialising and enjoying delicious vegan food! We will have a selection of our favourites, and you’re welcome to bring any game you want to play.
🤓 Our regulars are always happy to teach rules to newcomers, and the hosts can introduce you to other attendees if you like. Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of “geekiness”: quick & easy games will be on offer as well as more complex ones. Feel free to join us at any time, since new games will start as people arrive.
🚉 The closest stations are Wood Green and Alexandra Palace.
➡️ Once inside the venue, head for the room behind the bar and you can’t miss us (although we often use some tables in the main restaurant area as well). Look for the hosts if you want to be introduced to the group or would like a suggestion for which games to play.
🤤 The venue has a 100% vegan kitchen and bar. They’re kindly hosting us for free, so please make sure to buy some of their delicious food and drinks to show your support. Don’t miss Kath & Roger’s legendary (and huge!) Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
♿️ The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
🐶 The venue is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.

TOMORROW’S WARRIORS PRESENTS... Junior Band
2025-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Tomorrow’s Warriors Junior Band is an exciting line-up of musicians aged 14-16, featuring some of the most promising musicians on Tomorrow’s Warriors’ award-winning Young Artist Development Programme. The band are closely mentored by Rosie Turton – one of the finest trombonists on the London scene – as well as Dian Gasper, Axel Kaner-Lidstrom, and Gary Crosby OBE. Whilst following the lineage of jazz of the great jazz canon, they bring their own unique style and arrangements to their music.
More about Tomorrow’s Warriors
For over 30 years, Tomorrow’s Warriors has played a vital role within its community and the wider music industry and has been credited with literally changing the face of UK jazz.
Free access to Tomorrow’s Warriors artistic programme has proved crucial in nurturing the nascent talent and early careers of so many of the most exciting UK artists currently tearing up the international jazz scene including Mercury Prize 2023 recipients and BRIT Awards Best Group 2025 winners EZRA Collective, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings and Sons of Kemet, ESKA, Jason Yarde, Denys Baptiste, Robert Mitchell, Soweto Kinch, Shirley Tetteh, Byron Wallen…the list goes on.
Tomorrow’s Warriors offers a pioneering, free to access, comprehensive programme of learning and training which champions and supports young Black and female talent and those who come from challenging circumstances that would be a barrier to accessing opportunities to pursue a music career.
“Tomorrow’s Warriors occupies a unique and vital space in our cultural landscape. Their work in helping positively shape future generations is of critical importance especially with the tribulations we currently face. Please keep supporting – each one, teach one!” Gilles Peterson
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.

Poetry and Poppadums with Edward Tripp
2025-09-26 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!
EDWARD TRIPP *On tour “Utterly unexpectable and very moreish” – *Kate Copstick (The Scotsman) “Absurd and hysterical, he had the audience in stitches” – Razz Magazine
With Special Guests
LAURIE BOLGER ‘ A true gem of the poetic circuit Reading from latest collection’-”If I could jump in her poems I would’ – Hollie McNish
ALAN WHITE ‘Humerous & incisive, wiith a poetry palette rich in detail.
Hosted by Paul Lyalls ‘Always charismatic’- Time Out Magazine
Doors open at 6.30pm (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 6.30pm-8pm. 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, free parking outside from 6.30pm).

London Vegan Mixer ~ social & karaoke
2025-09-27 19:00 - 23:30 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Details 🍸 Mixing cocktails, tunes… and vegans! 🌱
🎟️ Entry: totally free, just RSVP! 🗓 Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025 🕙 Time: 7:00 PM – midnight 📍 Location: Karamel Club – 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ
💬 Join our group chat in the London Vegan Network community on WhatsApp
🪩 London Vegan Mixer is a fabulously fun night at Karamel, where we’ll take over the entire venue to socialise and enjoy food, drinks, and great performances.
🧑‍🎤 Starting around 9 PM, KaraoChris will host karaoke for the rest of the event: sign up to sing your heart out!
🤤 The venue has a 100% vegan kitchen and bar. They’re kindly hosting us for free, so please make sure to buy some of their delicious food and drinks to show your support.
🤗 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. Please let the hosts know if you or others feel uncomfortable because of an attendee.
🚉 Karamel is a short walk from either Wood Green underground station (Piccadilly Line) or Alexandra Palace train station (Great Northern services from Moorgate via Finsbury Park), and the area is also served by many bus lines.
♿️ The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
🐶 The venue is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.

Chris Hodgkins Quartet
2025-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Chris Hodgkins (trumpet)
He was raised in Cardiff, and in 1974 co-founded the Welsh Jazz Festival. He was instrumental, four years later, in establishing the Welsh Jazz Society with David Greensmith. As a jazz trumpeter Chris joined the Icon Jazzmen when he was 18. As a professional trumpeter, Chris toured the UK and Europe with Johnny Bastable’s Chosen Six, Monty Sunshine, Route 66; appearing at the Sacramento Jazz Festival in the States with the Pete Allen Band, and made tours of Germany with the Chris Haskins Band.
Chris retired from Jazz Services in May 2014. With his days of administration behind him, Chris now takes to the road, the radio and the recording studio to focus on playing the music he loves.
Chris and the quartet recorded the album “Boswell’s London Journal”, a suite of 15 tunes co-composed by Chris Hodgkins and Eddie Harvey, Which received the Evening Standard CD of the week in 2009.
Chris presents two weekly programmes, “Jazz Then and Now” for Jazz London Radio and “Jazz Is” for Pure Jazz in New York
The band comprises Chris plus Henry Lowther (trumpet), Diane McLoughlin (sax), Elaine Delmar (vocal) Alison Rainer (double bass) and Max Brittain (guitar). Chris Has recently rejoined the Pete Allen Jazz Band after 45 years.
Max Brittain (guitar)
Max Brittain’s inventive and sensitive guitar playing has accompanied a diverse range of musical greats including the late Humphrey Lyttelton, Ronnie Scott, Cleo Laine, Georgie Fame, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessell, and Marion Montgomery, as well as the National Symphony Orchestra. In 1990 he established the electric guitar faculty at Eton College.
Alison Rayner (bass)
Bass player and composer Alison Rayner has been playing jazz and other contemporary music since the mid-70s. She spent five years in the 80s with critically acclaimed jazz/Latin group The Guest Stars, touring all major international jazz venues and festivals and recording three albums. She currently leads ARQ, her contemporary jazz quintet, described as ‘a beautifully integrated band’ **** by Dave Gelly in the Observer; ARQ have built a substantial and wide-ranging audience over the past three years of touring.
Diane McLoughlin (alto sax)
Band leader, composer, saxophonist. Diane has had extensive experience playing in diverse musical genres. Currently playing with ARQ (Alison Rayner Quintet), she has also led many groups, including Giant Steppes, her 18-piece big band, which performed to critical acclaim throughout Britain.
At present she is writing for and playing in her own jazz ensemble the Casimir Connection
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.

Maydan Ensemble of the North London Jazz Collective
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
The Maydan Ensemble of the North London Jazz Collective is a quintet that blends modern jazz with Arabic, Anatolian and Persian folk music. Having formed at the start of 2025, they have wowed audiences, selling out multiple venues across London, including Palestine House and the Green Note, as well as recently headlining Zeman Festival in Serbia. They are a fully international group comprising some of London’s busiest jazz musicians in a unique setting: – rising star Amena El Adb, the Egyptian singer – acclaimed Irish-Iranian jazz guitarist Kourosh Kanani – one the finest Iranian folk musicians in London, Parham Bahadoran on reeds (zurna, duduk and clarinet) – Italian-English bassist and stalwart of the London jazz scene Lorenzo Morabito (Giacomo Smith, Peter Horsfall, Mark Kavuma etc); – Londoner Robbie Ellison (Steve Fishwick, Frank Basile, etc) on drums.
The group explores the intersection of jazz and a bricolage of Middle Eastern musical traditions from two perspectives: that of material from the jazz canon inspired by West Asia; and that of the group’s own jazz-flavoured arrangements and renditions of Arabic, Anatolian and Persian folk tunes.
’Maydan’ means ‘town square’ or ‘public meeting-place’. Originating in Farsi, the word now finds usage in Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Georgian and Ukrainian. In taking this name, the group recognises first and foremost that diverse musical traditions find commonality by their grounding in communal life and social practice, while embracing the subversive political potential of music as a collective, convivial act.
About the North London Jazz Collective: The NLJC is a community of the UK’s finest jazz musicians who’s collective output explores all things from trad and gypsy jazz, swing and bebop to more contemporary and experimental stylings. Our members play regularly at the UK’s top venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Soho Pizza, 606, Vortex etc; at major festivals both in UK (eg. London Jazz Festival and Love Supreme Festival) as well as touring extensively in Europe and elsewhere. Members have received recognition such as BBC Young Jazz musician of the Year, Arts Council Grants, and other awards for performances and recordings. The Collective meets every Wednesday for the Brewhouse Session in Highbury, where a different house band each week plays a set of curated material which is followed by, what has become over the last year, one of the most talked-about jam sessions in London. While guest artists, international and UK-based, have included Gabrielle Stravelli, Pete Horsfall, Mark Taylor, Pat O’Leary, Neil Saidi, Noe Codjia, Olli Soikelli, Bjorn Ingelstamt and Paulo Morello, the house band regularly features star names of UK jazz, such as Alex Garnett, Steve Fishwick, Deschanel Gordon, Allison Neale, Honey Boulton, Harry Diplock, Matyas Gayer, Rob Barron, Kourosh Kanani, Gabriel Latchin, Sam Braysher, Nat Steele, Fraser Smith, Alex Bryson and Sean Fyfe, along with rising talents Donovan Haffner, Klara Devlin, Guilia Marro, Olivia Cuttill, Jacob Wilson and Zak Sholapurkar. The list of musicians, dancers and aficionados who have attended the jam sessions is a who’s who of British Jazz and beyond, including Fred Again, Georgia Cecile, the former Sudanese Ambassador, Steve Brown, Ruben Fox, Artie Zaitz, Miranda Radford, Louise Messenger and many more.
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.

Parricelli, Mullov-Abbado, Clarvis Trio
2025-10-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
John Parricelli (born 5 April 1959 in Evesham, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England) is a jazz guitarist who has worked mainly in the United Kingdom.
Parricelli began his career as a guitarist in 1982. He was one of the founding members of the British big band Loose Tubes, with whom he recorded three albums. He has worked with Annie Whitehead, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian, Chris Laurence, Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza, Julian Argüelles, Iain Ballamy, Mark Lockheart, Andy Sheppard, Gerard Presencer, Colin Towns, and Stacey Kent
Award-winning, London-based jazz bass player, composer and arranger Misha Mullov-Abbado is a musician who combines great imagination with raw talent and a clear vision. A BBC New Generation Artist and with three critically acclaimed albums on Edition Records under his name, his most recent offering Effra showcases his ‘melodic gift’ (John Fordham, The Guardian) and ability to masterfully combine beautifully-crafted compositions with free-spirited improvisation. Written over a three-year period the self-produced album, released in early 2025 on Ubuntu Music, marks the arrival of an artist who has been on a voyage of self-discovery.
His aforementioned collective features some of the most exhilarating and sought-after young musicians in London and was formed during Misha’s final year at Royal Academy of Music over a decade ago. An experienced band-leader and versatile sideman, Misha regularly performs all over the UK and around the world, including at top London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, the Vortex, King’s Place and Royal Albert Hall. His vast musical travels have led him to work alongside inspiring musicians such as Alice Zawadzki, Dave O’Higgins, Fred Thomas, Tim Garland, Viktoria Mullova, Enzo Zirilli, Sam Lee, Rob Luft, Paul Clarvis, Stan Sulzmann and Nessi Gomes. In 2024 he was part of a release on ECM Records Za Górami in a trio with Alice Zawadzki and Fred Thomas which was The Guardian’s Jazz album of the month.
A prolific composer and arranger in his own right, Misha embraces his jazz, classical, pop and folk influences and writes for a variety of jazz groups, as well as various classical soloists and ensembles. Commissions include work with the Hermes Experiment, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, LSSO, Hill Quartet, Pelleas Ensemble, NW Live Arts and BBC Radio 3, the latter of which commissioned his cello concerto which was premiered at London’s Southbank Centre by Matthew Barley and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
It’s only a matter of time before Misha seals his place on the international scene at the forefront of a new generation of European creative.
It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that accomplished percussionist Paul Clarvis has performed with everyone you know and on everything you love. Clarvis was the late Leonard Bernstein’s preferred London percussionist and helped Rick Smith with the drum arrangement for the London Olympics 2012 show-stopping opening, as well as having worked with high-profile musicians like Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, and Elton John. His film slate is just as impressive, including memorable films like “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” “Twilight,” “Skyfall,” “Tron,” “Shrek,” and “The Hobbit.” Beyond his ongoing and in-demand work as a session musician, Clarvis is also an Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.

Grass Roots - Chengbin Liu
2025-10-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Grass Roots, the monthly event which passionately promotes emerging UK-based jazz talent, returns to Karamel for a third instalment.
For the month of October, we shine the spotlight on a young Chinese singer called Chengbin Liu who fronts an innovative project named Jazz Puzzle. This quality quartet seeks to blend the rich traditions of jazz with contemporary influences, aiming to create an immersive and impactful musical experience.
Chengbin has slowly built a reputation on these shores with his unique vocal qualities that range from narrative storytelling to rhythmic dynamism. As a collective, him and his equally accomplished band members perform re-interpretations of much-loved jazz standards through fresh arrangements.
Put any other plans you may have for the night to one side, and prepare to partake in an evening of premium live music at North London’s premier vegan-friendly eatery cum event space.
For more info about Grass Roots, feel free to visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots.
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.

Hustle Wrestling Presents: Ambition
2025-10-12 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!
The best of local wrestling talent go head-to-head in a high-stakes, high-energy showdown you don’t want to miss. The crowd will be 🔥 and the action? Relentless. Grab your crew, get your tickets, and join the chaos!
📍 McQueen Theatre, Wood Green 🚇 5 mins from Wood Green Station 🕠 Doors 5:30PM | 🔔 Show starts 6

Kaiyo 3 with Karen Sharp
2025-10-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Doors open 7pm, music from 8pm.
Line-up: Karen Sharp (sax), Simon Purcell (piano), Amy Baldwin (bass), Mark Taylor (drums).
KAIYO perform both as a duo (Simon Purcell & Amy Baldwin) and as a trio. Tonight they are expanding into a quartet with Corrie Dick on drums and featuring saxophonist Karen Sharp, admired saxophonist and composer. https://www.karensharp.co.uk
Since 2000, multi-award winning Karen Sharp appeared with Humphrey Lyttelton before leading her own bands and appearing as a soloist with an high-profile musicians, including US stars Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache and Bucky Pizzarelli as well as many of the finest UK musicians. More recently she has appeared with the Guy Barker Big Band at the BBC Proms, the Stan Tracey Big Band and the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra. With 6 albums to her name as leader she has won the British Jazz Awards for best tenor saxophonist on a number of occasions and has been a nominee in the Rising Star category of the US Downbeat Critics Poll for baritone sax in 2018 and 2019.

Alma Latina
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Exciting dynamic & experienced Latin group playing Latin, Salsa & Cuban music.
Alma Latina, formed in 2023, is a dynamic Latin music collective led by Cuban singer/songwriter Yuri Moreno and British guitarist/producer Paul Rumbol, blending salsa, Cuban, and Latin fusion in energetic performances, with Yuri co-writing all the tracks on their debut album Songs from the Soul. This performance will be their 4th appearance at Karamel, their last appearance being their album launch back in February.
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.
Their repertoire ranges from all the Cuban & Latin classics to Latin versions of pop songs in English & Yuri’s own compositions.
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.

Sunday roast & board games! Geekstraveganza @ Karamel
2025-10-19 13:00 - 19:00 | Karamel N22, 4 Coburg Rd, Wood Green, London, N22 6UJ, United Kingdom
Details 🎲 Geekstraveganza: board games & vegan food! 🌱
🎟️ Entry: totally free, just RSVP! 🗓 Date: Sunday, 19 Oct 2025 🕙 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Karamel Club – 4 Coburg Rd, London N22 6UJ
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🎲 Geekstraveganza is an informal gathering to play board/card games while socialising and enjoying delicious vegan food! We will have a selection of our favourites, and you’re welcome to bring any game you want to play.
🤓 Our regulars are always happy to teach rules to newcomers, and the hosts can introduce you to other attendees if you like. Everyone is welcome, no matter your level of “geekiness”: quick & easy games will be on offer as well as more complex ones. Feel free to join us at any time, since new games will start as people arrive.
🚉 The closest stations are Wood Green and Alexandra Palace.
➡️ Once inside the venue, head for the room behind the bar and you can’t miss us (although we often use some tables in the main restaurant area as well). Look for the hosts if you want to be introduced to the group or would like a suggestion for which games to play.
🤤 The venue has a 100% vegan kitchen and bar. They’re kindly hosting us for free, so please make sure to buy some of their delicious food and drinks to show your support. Don’t miss Kath & Roger’s legendary (and huge!) Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
♿️ The entrance to the venue is step-free and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
🐶 The venue is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends if they’ll enjoy it.
