Beautiful Voice. Highlight of the Pre-Ceremony. Judith made our Wedding Day even more perfect. I go…read moreback to watch the ceremony video just to hear her singing. All of our guests loved hearing her!

From the owner: Judith Severloh is a singer, songwriter, piano player and vocal coach based in London, United…read moreKingdom. Judith is one of the most sought-after female singers in London (UK) and Northern Germany, in part due to the fact that she is able to accompany herself on the piano. She is being booked solo, in smaller duo/trio lineups or with a full 8-piece band. Her sensitive and clear voice is music for the heart and soul, that's why Judith is being booked a lot for weddings in all kinds of different settings, where she regularly lends another romantic highlight after the tying of the knot with songs like the spiritual "You Raise Me Up" or "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson. Yet Judith's musical spectrum is widely spread. She is also being booked for champagne receptions, dinner music and vernissages with subtle background music (i.e. just piano and voice) or with a full-energy show, no matter if solo or with a full band for the whole evening.

A shop dedicated solely to ukuleles is a very special thing indeed. It is one of those specialty…read morestores that is admirable in its dedication to an obscure product. I have seen some things in this store that I have never seen before in my life. One of them is a banjolele. If you haven't already guessed what that is, it's a cross between a ukulele and a banjo. Amazing. The store also sells banjos, books, and various bits and pieces including guitar strings and plectrums. There is also a recording studio and rehearsal rooms down stairs that you can hire out. The Duke of Uke also has nights where bands come and play in store. It is a really cool place to see a band, as it is incredibly intimate.

Lovely shop, great advice from staff (plus they are quite a laugh too)…read more This little store has all kinds of ukes, the cheap ones start at around £20 - perfect if you're not so sure about the whole thing. A uke is quite a good instrument to have at home. It's tiny, it's fun, and everyone will want to try it. They have really fun ones too, I bought a watermelon shaped one for my friend's birthday and she loved it! Of course they've also got various music sheets, for all levels, and will help you choose what to get (these guys sure know their ukes) or even how to get started if you ask.

I'm really not a fan of Hackney at all. In my 6/7 years in London town I've visited Hackney three…read moretimes and unless there is a good reason, I'm not interested in visiting this borough at all. However, there is a shining beacon of light in this grubby little place - the Hackney Empire. This place features a variety of music and comedy performances. The venue itself is really beautiful. It's draped in red and gold and the stage and sound are absolutely superb. I really love this venue, shame it's in Hackney but, still, a great place for comedy and music...

By far the most exciting building in Hackney Central. It would be hard to miss it as the 'Hackney…read moreEmpire' sign is erected on the side of the building, standing out like Hackney's saw thumb. Hosting a variety of events from such fields as music, dance, comedy and family entertainment, it is sure to have something for everyone. I went to see a band there a while ago, and the interior of the theatre blew me away. I always thought it would be nice to go, and it is great to know such a culturally rich theatre exists in Hackney. I obtained 'Orthello' tickets for a young persons rate of 5 pounds. I suggest trying to get your hands on some, as seeing the Royal Shakespeare Company perform at Hackney Empire will be magical.

This theatre is a little gem of entertainment on Hoxton Street. The theatre shabby and…read moreunprepossessing but that's part of its character and charm. The facility itself is small and intimate, with little separation from the performers on stage. There's a small bar attached. The show I went to was called 'Shakespeare in Hackney; or 'tis a mad world in Hoxton'. Jack Klaff (Star Wars, For Your Eyes Only, etc.) did a one-man reading of an anonymous poem written in the time of Shakespeare about a pub in Hackney known as 'Pimlyco'. The whole poem was about drinking and this magical marginal world of London where people are transformed (by beer) and the audience was served a surprise beer during the performance (free!). The performance was followed by a lecture by a university academic about the poem and its possible relation to Shakespeare's Tempest. It had all the good bits of a conference paper - a well-informed argument by a passionate scholar - without any of the pretention and stuffiness. This show was a fun, interesting and affordable (only £6, or £4 concessions) way to spend a week night. I definitely will be looking into what other shows this theatre has in the future -- I saw something about a circus? -- and will maybe even do some exploring in the 'mad world' of Hoxton.

Hoxton Hall was one of a number of venues I had the pleasure to dance in at a recent dance weekend…read moreaway in London. I am, very admittedly, a dance-floor snob. Give me sprung wood, unsprung (smooth) floorboards, laminate, Marley, grass and at the very end of the dance pleasure spectrum, lino and concrete and footpath. I have danced on them all., and know my preferences. The main auditorium at Hoxton Hall has a floor that was a pleasure to dance on with acoustics to match. Built in the 1800s a two tier gallery runs overhead, allowing you to watch the dance-floor/gig/play from a height. It's got a slightly grungy appeal, but I think they are still undertaking restoration work on the building. We used the second dance studio area too which was good also, but nothing compaired to the main hall. There was also a bar available on the night and the staff were lovely. This is the kind of place I'm delighted still exists; and I believe is one of only two remaining music halls still existant in London, amazingly. I would have loved to time machine back and seen it in its heyday!

The Premises also has a cafe/bistro on the Hackney Rd entrance. It features many photos of the…read moregreat recording artists that have worked in the studios, and it has a nice intimate atmosphere as well as an outside seating area. I only got coffees from here but they were well made and the staff were really nice and friendly. The food comprises a meze bar, charcoal grills, fresh fish and vegetarian, which sounds fantastic. I can't wait to go back and eat here - and maybe even run into the next chart topper. You can catch the number 28 or 48 buses from Liverpool St or the 55 from Old St.

Great Breakfasts - the owner of the cafe is fantastic. You can sit there for hours too. Rammed…read moreevery day of the week.

Nice enough local pub. They told us it's normally heaving with people but Covid has taken the air…read moreaway. We had the cauliflower wings and fries and the chicken. Overall nice tastes with a very local vibe

My friend and I recently came here to see a show. Not realizing that the show would last over two…read morehours, we were absolutely starved after the show. The pub stops serving food around 10pm -- at least during the week -- but the bartenders were so incredibly nice making an exception for us. They made us two quick cheeseburgers, which happened to be unbelievable. To this day, my friend and I still talk about these dang burgers. Three cheers for Rosemary Branch.

It was my 18th birthday party the DJ arrived on time and set up briefly, the lighting and effects…read morewere great i also enjoyed the music he chose and would reccomend him or use him again!