IKLECTIK is a nonprofit creative organisation and former music venue that hosted experimental, electronic and free improvisation music in Lambeth, London.

IKLECTIK
The exterior entrance of IKLECTIK
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AddressOld Paradise Yard
London
United Kingdom
Coordinates51°29′54″N 0°06′59″W / 51.4984°N 0.1164°W / 51.4984; -0.1164
Capacity100
Opened2014
Closed2024
Website
www.iklectik.org

History

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Opened in July 2014, the venue was located in the Old Paradise Yard creative community[1] on the northern border of Archbishop's Park.

The premises were formerly Kagyu Samye Dzong Tibetan Buddhist Centre[2] and prior to that, the Holy Trinity School.[3][4]

The venue hosted music performances, artist residencies, exhibitions, poetry readings, performance art, films screenings and book launches. Notable performers included John Butcher, Philip Jeck, Lolina, Thurston Moore, Pat Thomas, Eddie Prevost, Daniel Miller, Gareth Jones, Emmanuelle Waeckerlé, SolarX, Steve Davis, Puce Mary and Mark Fell.[5]

In November 2023, the venue was served an eviction notice after their lease renewal was rejected.[6][7] The final event took place on 20 January 2024[8] after which the organisation began crowdfunding for a new experimental creative hub.[9][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ Find us
  2. ^ "Founder's Place wins go-ahead from Hazel Blears". london-se1 Community Website. 10 October 2007.
  3. ^ Old Paradise Yard
  4. ^ A quiet wandering in Waterloo, Lambeth and Vauxhall
  5. ^ Past events
  6. ^ "London venue IKLECTIK 'facing eviction by Christmas' after lease renewal rejected". Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  7. ^ "London electronic music and arts venue IKLECTIK facing imminent eviction, shares urgent update". 3 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  8. ^ "London's Iconic IKLECTIK Venue 2024 Closing". Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  9. ^ "London venue IKLECTIK 'facing eviction by Christmas' after lease renewal rejected". Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  10. ^ "IKLECTIK launches crowdfunder for new ART LAB space following venue closure". 23 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  11. ^ "London music and arts venue IKLECTIK launch crowdfunder for next iteration following eviction". Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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