**FLASH SALE - £5 Tickets available for a limited time** Join @tedkessler.bsky.social Hamish MacBain, & @danielrachel.bsky.social for an evening of Oasis as they discuss A Sound So Very Loud, the peerless book on every song Oasis ever recorded. Tickets are here - www.eventbrite.com/e/the-long-p...

Next month, we welcome @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social to The Long Play Sessions at ICMP as she discusses her superb book on #thebeatles film A Hard Day's Night for #BFI Hosting this special evening will be @danielrachel.bsky.social and early bird tickets are available for £5 on the link below.

Last month we welcomed the iconic Melissa Auf der Maur to The Long Play Sessions for an inspiring conversation about 'Even The Good Girls Will Cry', as well as reflections on the final years of the analogue era.

Join us for a special Long Play Session at ICMP with Paul Sexton, acclaimed music journalist, author, & broadcaster, as he explores his latest book Rock Goes to College - the definitive untold story of the UK university gig circuit that launched a generation of legendary artists.

A special & emotional evening at the latest Long Play Session as we welcomed @scottrowley.bsky.social to discuss his superb book @thetimes.com bestseller Stay Alive - The Life and Death of Stuart Adamson. Joining him was Tony Butler from Big Country as they went deep into the history of the group.

**FLASH SALE - £5 Tickets available for a limited time** Join @tedkessler.bsky.social Hamish MacBain, & @danielrachel.bsky.social for an evening of Oasis as they discuss A Sound So Very Loud, the peerless book on every song Oasis ever recorded. Tickets are here - www.eventbrite.com/e/the-long-p...

Tomorrow: tickets for the Long Play Sessions this Saturday are now 2 for the price of 1. Join me and the legend that is Tony Butler for a night of conversation about Big Country and Stuart Adamson from someone who was actually there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-p...

Thinking about our celestial evening with Melissa Auf der Maur & @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social last month discussing Melissa's awe-inspiring new memoir Even the Good Girls Will Cry. Again, the emotion in the room was electrifying, & it was a privilege to be part of such a unique evening.

Taking the train to Newcastle's Tyneside Cinema. Sat May 16th to talk A Hard Day's Night - intro, screening, Q&A and book signing.. Tix here: tynesidecinema.co.uk/event/a-hard...

Tickets for the Long Play Sessions this Saturday are now 2 for the price of 1. Join me and the legend that is Tony Butler for a night of conversation about Big Country and Stuart Adamson from someone who was actually there. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-long-p...

A throwback to March when we had a wonderful night hosting Lawrence and @willhodgkinson.bsky.social at ICMP as they discussed Will's book Street Level Superstar with Ace from Skunk Anansie. A very busy May for us as we host four Long Play Sessions! Tickets are here - www.icmp.ac.uk/news/music-b...

👀You'll find me on the shelf between Peaky Blinders and 2001: A Space Odyssey... 🎸🎬📚

Libero is going live for the first time, with the most important of the least important shows you will see this summer. Join us at The Venue on the ICMP Queens Park campus (home of the @kingsofliam.bsky.social) on Friday 22nd May from 7pm. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

With the recent release of @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social book on A Hard Days Night, now is the perfect time to book your ticket for a Long Play Session as she discusses the book with @danielrachel.bsky.social on Thursday 11th June. Tickets are available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

Tickets are here - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-p...

We're super excited for this Long Play Session as we welcome the UK's leading authority on Black music culture Lloyd Bradley to discuss his new book Funk Is Its Own Reward. The book traces the evolution of Funk from its roots in soul, jazz, and Gospel to its explosive influence on hip hop.

The Long Play Sessions hosts Dan Jennings to discuss his bestselling book Paul Weller Dancing Through The Fire on Wed 13th May. This groundbreaking book on one of the most legendary musicians of all time is a treasure trove of personal collections & never before told stories.

The Long Play Sessions are proud to announce that joining Scott Rowley will be Big Country bassist Tony Butler on Saturday 9th May. Tickets available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/insti... www.instagram.com/reel/DXbFGNH...

Scott is joined by founding member of Big Country Tony Butler for this Long Play Session. It will be an incredible evening for any Big Country fan with a Q&A with both Tony & Scott. #bigcountry #scottishmusic #theskids #inabigcountry Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-long-p...

Well, that was a bit special... Earlier this month, The Long Play Sessions hosted a truly mesmeric & ethereal afternoon with Melissa Auf der Maur & Steph Phillips at ICMP. We heard stories from Melissa's incredible new memoir, Even The Good Girls Will Cry, & reflected on the last analogue decade.

I’m so pleased to announce that I’ll be joined by Big Country’s Tony Butler for the Long Play Sessions on 9 May. Join us for an evening of Big Country chat, Q&As, book signings & more. Sat 9 May: The Long Play Sessions, The Venue, ICMP (Queens Park Campus), NW6 6PA Tickets: bit.ly/Stayalivelon...

The Long Play Sessions are proud to announce that joining Scott Rowley will be Big Country bassist Tony Butler on Saturday 9th May. Tickets available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/insti... www.instagram.com/reel/DXbFGNH...

The Long Play Sessions hosts Dan Jennings to discuss his bestselling book Paul Weller Dancing Through The Fire on Wed 13th May. This groundbreaking book on one of the most legendary musicians of all time is a treasure trove of personal collections & never before told stories.

Very excited to welcome @scottrowley.bsky.social to The Long Play Sessions to discuss his new Sunday Times bestseller Stay Alive. The authorised biography of Stuart Adamson guitarist in Big Country & The Skids it promises to be a powerful & inspiring evening. www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

We're super excited for this Long Play Session as we welcome the UK's leading authority on Black music culture Lloyd Bradley to discuss his new book Funk Is Its Own Reward. The book traces the evolution of Funk from its roots in soul, jazz, and Gospel to its explosive influence on hip hop.

Very excited to welcome @scottrowley.bsky.social to The Long Play Sessions to discuss his new Sunday Times bestseller Stay Alive. The authorised biography of Stuart Adamson guitarist in Big Country & The Skids it promises to be a powerful & inspiring evening. www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

With the recent release of @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social book on A Hard Days Night, now is the perfect time to book your ticket for a Long Play Session as she discusses the book with @danielrachel.bsky.social on Thursday 11th June. Tickets are available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

A special evening for The Long Play Sessions at ICMP, where we welcomed PJ Smith to discuss his new collection of stories, Boomerang Process. Hosted by Ted Kessler, the audience also enjoyed readings from the book, which will be available to buy soon from www.tncbooks.co.uk

The Long Play Sessions welcomes Roy for the launch of his new book, Boomerang Process. Hosted by Ted Kessler, also discussing his new book imprint TNC Books. It's going to be a must-see and compelling evening at ICMP Queen's Park. Tickets are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

The Long Play Sessions welcomes Roy for the launch of his new book, Boomerang Process. Hosted by Ted Kessler, also discussing his new book imprint TNC Books. It's going to be a must-see and compelling evening at ICMP Queen's Park. Tickets are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/a... Melissa Auf der Maur will be at The Long Play Sessions at ICMP Queen's Park on Saturday 11th April, discussing her new memoir with Miranda Sawyer. Tickets are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

An honour to welcome two titans of the music press to The Long Play Sessions at ICMP this week. Keith Cameron joined us to discuss his superb book on the history of the Manic Street Preachers, 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure. Will Hodgkinson hosted this truly special evening.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/a... Melissa Auf der Maur will be at The Long Play Sessions at ICMP Queen's Park on Saturday 11th April, discussing her new memoir with Miranda Sawyer. Tickets are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

www.icmp.ac.uk/news/music-b... The Long Play Sessions welcomes Keith Cameron to discuss his hugely acclaimed book 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure with Will Hodgkinson. Held at ICMP Queen's Park, it's an unmissable event for Manic Street Preachers fans.

Some fantastic authors are coming to ICMP London for author talks in the coming months, starting with Daniel Rachel on Thursday 12th and then Debsey Wykes on the 19th February. Get tickets here. www.icmp.ac.uk/news/music-b...

Next up in The Long Play Sessions at ICMP is Debsey Wykes discussing her acclaimed book Teenage Daydream: We Are the Girls Who Play in a Band with Daniel Rachel. A Rough Trade and The Times Book of the Year 2025. Tickets are available below. www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

Some fantastic authors are coming to ICMP London for author talks in the coming months, starting with Daniel Rachel on Thursday 12th and then Debsey Wykes on the 19th February. Get tickets here. www.icmp.ac.uk/news/music-b...

Come join us at ICMP Queens Park on Thursday 12th February for an author's talk with Daniel Rachel on his book 'This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll', hosted by Miranda Sawyer. Will be a very interesting talk on an unfortunately prevalent subject today. Tickets are here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

Come join us at ICMP Queens Park on Thursday 12th February for an author's talk with Daniel Rachel on his book 'This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll', hosted by Miranda Sawyer. Will be a very interesting talk on an unfortunately prevalent subject today. Tickets are here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...