McQueen Reverb: Live Listening Sessions In London
Live Listening Sessions at 27 Old Bond Street — The Flagship McQueen Space, London
Established in the early Nineties, McQueen has always been grounded in British arts and subculture, serving as an incubator for innovation and expression, drawing inspiration from music, film, arts and more.
Fuelled by a strong connection to music, McQueen introduces a new series of live listening sessions in London: McQueen Reverb. The programme brings together a diverse array of musicians, talents, and curators selected by Creative Director Seán McGirr, in a unique series of events dedicated to exploring the intersection of music and culture.
McQueen Reverb will offer an intimate, immersive experience, where special guests will share insight into the inspirations and narratives that underpin their work. Artists Bar Italia, A. G. Cook, John Glacier and Nilüfer Yanya will delve into a selection of vinyl from their personal collections, sharing the formative sounds that have shaped their creativity, as well as their own music. Each session will be hosted by a curator, bringing their unique perspectives and deep-rooted connections to both the music and cultural scene.
The McQueen Reverb programme begins with four exclusive nights throughout June at the McQueen flagship store on Old Bond Street. This London chapter celebrates the timeless allure of listening to music on vinyl, played through iconic vintage sound systems.
A. G. Cook in conversation with Francesca Gavin
A. G. Cook
An artist, producer and label head, A. G. Cook has redefined the landscape of pop music over the past decade with his experimental and innovative production. Cook released his critically acclaimed third solo album ‘Britpop,’ in May 2024.
His work as executive producer for Charli xcx was also recently demonstrated on her GRAMMY-winning album ‘BRAT.’ His production credits also include Caroline Polachek, Beyonce, Troye Sivan, Christine & The Queens and Oklou.
Francesca Gavin
Francesca Gavin has a multi-faceted career working as an editor, writer, curator and consultant. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of EPOCH (www.epoch-review.com), which looks at connections between history and the now, and is also the art editor at Twin magazine.
Gavin has created numerous exhibitions at institutions and galleries including: Mushrooms (Somerset House, London), The Dark Cube (Palais de Tokyo, Paris), and The New Psychedelia (Mu, Eindhoven). Gavin was the founding curator of the Soho House group and is also the author of eleven books on art and visual culture. Her monthly radio show 'Rough Version' on NTS Radio has been running for 9 years, focusing on the relationship between art and music.
Bar Italia in conversation with Cyrus Goberville
Bar Italia
A London based band consisting of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi and Sam Fenton, known for their evocative sound and enigmatic presence.
They released their second full length of 2023, ‘The Twits’, on November 3rd, less than six months after their acclaimed Matador debut, Tracey Denim, which was released on Dean Blunt’s World Music label and has gained critical acclaim.
Cyrus Goberville
Cyrus Goberville is a French cultural programmer and curator based in Paris and is currently head of cultural programming at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection.
He is the co-founder of Collapsing Market, an independent music label recognized for its aesthetic rigor and its exploration of experimental and electronic forms from 2014 to 2020. Cyrus Goberville collaborates regularly with McQueen.
John Glacier in conversation with Femi Adeyemi
John Glacier
John Glacier is a genre-defying artist from London, blending: rap, poetry and experimental production. In only a few short years she has carved out a space for herself amongst music fans, critics and industry peers as a singular artist and lyricist in the UK music scene, and someone whose music truly sounds like no one else’s.
2024 saw the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Like A Ribbon. The album sees her further exploring multi-disciplinary performance and expanding her creative output as a poet, rapper, music composer and now video director.
Femi Adeyemi
Femi Adeyemi is the founder of NTS Radio, a pioneering online radio station launched in 2011 in London. NTS champions underground music and diverse sounds from around the world. The platform continues to build a global community of artists, DJs, and listeners who value creativity and experimentation.
Nilüfer Yanya in conversation with Cynthia Igbokwe
Nilüfer Yanya
Nilüfer Yanya is a singer-songwriter from London whose third studio album My Method Actor was released in September 2024 and is highly critically acclaimed. This release follows Nilüfer’s previous albums PAINLESS and Miss Universe, which were ranked amongst the year's best releases. She has supported Adele on tour and headlined London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire and sold out shows across Europe, Australia, Japan and the USA. Nilüfer is also a founding member of the community project Artists In Transit, which facilitates creative workshops to displaced communities and people in times of hardship.
Cynthia Igbokwe
Cynthia Igbokwe is a London-based creative strategist, curator, and consultant whose work navigates cultural theory through the lens of sonic and visual art.
She is the founder of C-Studios, a creative strategy studio, and holds a Master’s degree in Innovation Management from Central Saint Martins.
Her practice is driven by emerging directions in music, art, design, and media, focused on forging deeper connections across these cultural ecosystems.
