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At Your Own Pace

Inspired by London’s youth clubs, move through a day of DJs, craft, games and performances curated by young creatives – all at your own pace.

More details for The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall
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Hosted by Izzy Withers and Stems by Mar!k, the event flows in the spirit of London’s youth clubs, offering activities that invite you to be playful, to experiment and to create.

This event is produced entirely by a one-off cohort of young creatives from across London, stepping into the spotlight as producers, curators and cultural changemakers.

Schedule
2pm – 4pm: the prelude
Create your own album artwork, inspired by Little Simz’ iconic aesthetic and visual imagery. Led by Beth Suzanna, a London-based illustrator whose uplifting work is rooted in colour and connection, audiences are invited to create their own record sleeve using collage. Or start off your day playing chess or learning the game together with Knight Club.

Soundtracking the prelude is Blue Ringed Baby, a London-based curator and producer blending ambient jungle, Brazilian rhythms and jazz fusion.

5pm – 7pm: the interlude
Ignite your creativity and tap into your inner child as we go head to head in team games. From ‘guess the lyric’ battles to trivia questions and spontaneous song performances, each round offers a fresh opportunity to shine and have fun – not to mention prizes to be won!

8pm – 10.30pm: the outro
Immerse yourself in an intimate supporting set by Essence Martins, whose ethereal voice and introspective songwriting blend indie-folk, pop, and soul. And then, be captivated by a headline set from London’s own R&B songstress, Shaé Universe.

About the artists
Ambient jazz meets the raw energy of UK jungle for Blue Ringed Baby, the London-based producer, DJ and visual artist.

East-London-born Marik Erskine is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Stems by Mar!k, an immersive live studio experience where producers, artists, and a live band come together to create songs on the spot.

Essence Martins’ music is a unique blend of indie-folk, pop and soul, showcased through her ethereal voice and poignant songwriting, which serves as a powerful form of self-expression and escapism.

An artist who can both sing and rap, Shaé Universe has made waves in the UK, West Africa and beyond, and has been co-signed by the likes of Lalah Hathaway, Jorja Smith and Little Simz.

Izzy Withers’ unique blend of neo/contemporary soul with a pop influence draws comparisons to artists like Corinne Bailey Rae, Olivia Dean and Lily Allen, and spoken word is a feature of her music.

Knight Club is a weekly chess-led social offering a calm, intentional break from the chaos of nightlife and the mundanity of the week. Chess is the medium but community is the heartbeat, with members shaping the vibe through curated playlists, shared meals and one-off events.

Need to know

Age guidance
For ages 14+. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Event information

This event is free, but ticketed. A number of tickets are available to book on the day of the event from 10am. Seating is unallocated and tickets don’t guarantee entry: admission is on a first-come, first-served basis for those with tickets. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

For your visit

This event is held at the The Clore Ballroom Southbank Centre

The Clore Ballroom is open six days a week.

Tuesday, 10am – 6pm*
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.

*If we’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.

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Plan your visit

The Clore Ballroom is located inside our Royal Festival Hall on Level 2.

Getting here

Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.

The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues.  More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.

We’re cash-free

Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.

Access

We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.

All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.

There is step-free access to The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, via a ramp.

All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.

Food & drink

Next to The Clore Ballroom is our Ballroom Cafe where you can grab a coffee and a piece of freshly made cake. Also on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace.

From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.

Other places to eat and drink whilst you’re here