On Thursday 28th June WHB students had the fantastic opportunity of performing at the exclusive US Ambassador’s party, where there were 2,500 guests celebrating the 4th of July! This was a very welcoming event, because the US Embassy are our new neighbours at our upcoming venue in Nine Elms. Woody Johnson, the ambassador, introduced our academy before the talented musicians in the New Orleans band did a flash mob and surprised the guests by appearing out of nowhere amongst the crowd! As well as being at the astounding house and gardens of the ambassador, which is the second biggest private garden in London, our students enjoyed the amazing atmosphere and got a taste of America for the evening. Some of our older students also performed on the big stage, led by vocalists Renato, Ava and Sian. […]
Category: Event
Julian Joseph Book Launch: 16th of July
We were thrilled to be host the book launch of one of our honorary patrons, the eminent Julian Joseph OBE. For over two decades Julian Joseph has been a towering figure in contemporary jazz, and passionate advocate for the work World Heart Beat has been doing over the years. A prodigious composer, a phenomenal pianist, […]
Get Active Wandsworth Festival
This year World Heart Beat Music Academy had the fantastic opportunity of performing at the Get Active Wandsworth Festival at the Winstanley Estate. […]
Leading Japanese jazz musicians at World Heart Beat
Last week on the 7th of June World Heart Beat had the rare opportunity of having Sumire Kuribayashi and Hideaki Kanazawa perform. Pianist and composer, Sumire, is one of the most appreciated pianists in Japan’s vibrant jazz scene. She was joined by her regular double bass player, Hideaki Kanazawa, a giant of jazz in […]
Madiba: a Schools Art Exchange Exhibition
The Wandsworth Museum and The World Heart Beat Music Academy celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. […]