NEHH Presents... London Astrobeat Orchestra Performs Talking Heads

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  • Venue 26
    Summerhall - The Dissection Room
  • 19:00
  • Aug 5-6
  • 3 hours
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: NEHH
  • Warnings and additional info: This is a standing only event. Contains flashing lights. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
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Description

The London Astrobeat Orchestra have ignited a movement where cult western band repertoires are blended with African influences. The band bring together the finest West African session musicians in the UK with legendary band leader and bassist Edd Bateman hosting rhythmic influences from Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Cameroon and Congo. Featuring members from Kanda Bongo Man's touring line-up, with Bel-angeni Jeannot Musumbu on guitar, Felix Ngindu Kasanganyi on drums, blues rock guitarist and vocalist Londoner Julian Burdock, and renowned Guinean Master Griot kora player Mosi Conde.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Once into the courtyard, go through the double doors. In the Anatomy Lobby on your left are the stairs up to the dissection room. Please contact Summerhall Management in advance for wheelchair access.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dates, Times and Prices