Songs of the Front Room

An evening of music, memory, storytelling, and hope.

Songs of the Front Room is a live cultural music experience inspired by the sounds, stories, and spirit of the Windrush generation and the communities that turned ordinary front rooms into places of worship, resilience, celebration, and belonging.

Blending live music, heritage, gospel, soul, Caribbean influences, spoken reflection, and community storytelling, this special evening invites audiences into the atmosphere of the traditional front room — a place where families gathered, music played, faith was nurtured, and identity was preserved across generations.

Featuring special guest performances from Jason Nicholson Porter, Volney Morgan & New Ye, and Alberta Darbo, the evening will move through hymns, choruses, reflective moments, and songs connected to the wider creative world of A Dream Across the Ocean.

Hosted by Bishop Shacklefoot, this is more than a concert — it is a celebration of culture, community, faith, memory, and the power of music to bring people together.

Whether you come for the music, the atmosphere, the storytelling, or the shared experience, Songs of the Front Room promises a warm, uplifting, and emotionally rich evening.

• Live music performances
• Gospel, soul, reggae, and heritage-inspired sounds
• Storytelling and spoken reflections
• A nostalgic 1970s Caribbean front room atmosphere
• Community and cultural celebration
• An intimate live experience at Frontroom, Croydon

Date: Friday 26 June 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Show Starts: 8:00PM

Venue:
Frontroom
37–39 St Georges Walk
Croydon, CR0 1YL

• £15 Advance
• £20 On The Door

This event is proudly supporting the Westbury Community Project.

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