Television Centre Live: Sounds like Summer returns for the third year running with a series of FREE events from June to September, co-hosted by local cultural partners.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy our iconic site and creative community, including workshops, live music, artist markets, artists showcases and film screenings.

Check out what’s on below:

Workshops:

Kicking off on 18^th June, west London creative Hanna Whiteman will be hosting a Botanical Painting Workshop on 2TVC terraces, from 12:30-13:30. Participants will have the opportunity to use richly textured Indian rag paper and gouache paints to create their own botanical-inspired artwork.

Our series of crafty workshops continues throughout the summer, with Kite Studios hosting a Tote Bag Art Workshop on 25^th June and a Relief Printing Workshop on 3^rd  September. Both sessions will take place on the 2TVC Terraces from 12:30-13:30, offering the chance to explore new techniques and create your own unique tote bag design.

For something a little different, don’t miss our Intro to Perfumery Workshop with up-and-coming perfumers Deya on 24 July. From 12:30 to 13:30, you’ll discover the art of crafting scents—from natural extraction to the balance between synthetic and botanical ingredients—and finish the session with your own personal creations on scent blotters.

Make sure to sign up using the Eventbrite link (here) or scan the QR code above —spaces are limited!

Live Music:

West London has always been a hub for musical talent. In 2025, local music legends Next Door Records (NDR) will return, hosting FREE live DJ sessions on the Forecourt on Thursday 19^th June and Thursday 4^th September, from 16:30, in partnership with Voices Radio.

Make sure to catch live Next Door Sessions performances from London’s rising musicians, Charles (@whereisCharles) and Bert (@bert.uk), where the Forecourt will be transformed into Next Door Record’s record shop and broadcast live. Enjoy these groovy sounds whilst sipping on NDR’s signature cocktails or a refreshing drinks from Television Centre’s mobile bar, serviced by The Broadcaster.

For something a little funkier, join us on 20^th August from 12:30-14:00 for a live performance by local collective Malombo Music Association, bringing infectious rhythms and energy to the Forecourt.

Film Screenings:

On 17th July (17:30-20:30), pull up a beanbag or deck chair and watch a FREE original film screening created by local artist incubators and White City Place resident, HQI. Hosted on the Big Screen, the event will feature a collection of short works by emerging filmmakers, followed by a feature-length screening of Samsara.

Catch curated films on the Forecourt in partnership with the film platform Deeper into Movies, such as the cult-classic Empire, by Andy Warhol with a live performance of Philip Glass by Fiachra Garvey on Thursday 31^st July (17:30-20:00). Or join us for the avant-garde documentary wonder, News from Home, by Chantal Akerman, on Thursday 21^st August too.

Delicious food and drinks will be provided by the Broadcaster from Television Centre’s pop-up bar across all film screening dates.

Grab your ticket using the Eventbrite link (here) or scan the QR code above – spaces are limited!

Local Arts Market:

Don’t miss the standout FREE event of the summer – Television Centre Live’s Local Arts Market on 30^th August. An opportunity to see the best of West London’s creative expression, this market is a celebration of local talent, featuring over 30 artists displaying and selling their unique handmade goods, including paintings, sculptures, jewellery, and textiles.

Throughout the day there will be live music hosted by local icons, Next Door Records, and delicious food and drink provided by The Broadcaster from the pop-up bar.

Art Showcases:

This summer, we’re proud to partner with the Royal College of Art for two FREE Artist Showcase events on the Forecourt. On 23^rd July and 10^th September, from 17:30 – 20:00, we’ll be screening a curated selection of the best animated works from students of the RCA School of Communication on the Big Screen. You can also catch sneak previews of their work during advert breaks on the Big Screen throughout the season.

Calendar of Events:

Wednesday 18^th June, 12:30-13:30 – Botanical Painting Workshop with Hanna Whiteman (2TVC Terraces)

Thursday 19^th June, 16:30-20:00 – Next Door Records Presents (The Forecourt)

Wednesday 25^th June, 12:30-13:30 – Tote Bag Art Workshop with Kite Studios (2TVC Terraces)

Thursday 3^rd July, 16:30 – 20:00 – Next Door Sessions: Live at TVC (The Forecourt)

Thursday 17^th July, 17:30 – 20:30 – Original Film Screening with HQI (The Forecourt)

Wednesday 23^rd July, 17:30 – 20:00 – Royal College of Art Showcase (The Forecourt)

Thursday 24^th July, 12:30 – 13:30 – Intro to Perfumery with Deya (2TVC Terraces)

Thursday 31^st July, 17:30 – 20:00 – Deeper into Movies presents… Philip Glass with Fiachra Garvey (The Forecourt)

Wednesday 20^th August, 12:30 – 14:00 – Funk with Malombo Music Association (The Forecourt)

Thursday 21^st August, 17:30 – 20:00 – Deeper into Movies presents… News From Home (The Forecourt)

Saturday 30^th August, 12:00 – 18:00 – Local Arts Market (The Forecourt)

Wednesday 3^rd September, 12:30 – 13:30 – Relief Printing Workshop with Kite Studios (2TVC Terraces)

Thursday 4^th September, 16:30 – 20:00 – Next Door Records Presents (The Forecourt)

Wednesday 10^th September, 17:00 – 20:00 – Royal College of Art Showcase (The Forecourt)

Click here for the Eventbrite ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/television-centre-live-sounds-like-summer-4336393

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