Whether you're popping into the taproom or out and about around London, here is an update on what we've got going on in May.
Thursday 1st - Live Music Open Mic Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
The first Thursday of every month we've got live music in the form of an acoustic open mic night. Free to attend and perform. Chat with Abby or the team behind the bar for more details on how it works, or pop along next time to find out!
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Friday 2nd - 5 in a Bed DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
5 in a Bed are a DJ collective that began their sessions in bedrooms all over London. Moving out into the world and starting off at Orbit Beers Taproom, join us for their next monthly set. Listen here.
Saturday 3rd - London Jazz Kitcha DJ Set for International Jazz Day
Orbit Beers Taproom
London Jazz Kitscha aka Goro is back at the taproom for a special Saturday evening Jazz set. April 30th is International Jazz Day but we're saving the celebrations for a Saturday evening for all who celebrate.
London Jazz Kitscha is inspired by the Japanese “Jazz Kissa”, an audiophile listening cafe. There used to be many places in Japan where you could listen to music and feel the atmosphere.
Therefore, following its name, he aims to play music that makes the audience feel comfortable and relaxed. However, this idea should not be described as chill-out music. He believes in the energetic power of jazz music.
Apart from his own event ‘London Jazz Kitscha’, Goro regularly appears as a guest DJ at Jazztrain_shoreditch and Grow Hackney jam sessions.
Friday 9th - Bring Your Own Vinyl
Orbit Beers Taproom
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Saturday 10th -Indie Labels Market/ Record Fair
Coal Drops Yard Kings Cross
We are coming back to Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross on the 10th of May!
Join us from 11am until 6.30pm for some amazing deals from the best indie labels. Includes limited editions, vinyl rarities, and test pressings as well as exclusive label and band merchandise.
Get yourself a pint of Orbit while you're browsing and let the finest indie labels soundtrack this spring event with DJ sets to celebrate the best of independent music. See you there!
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Thursday 15th - Spoken Word Night
Orbit Beers Taproom
The third Thursday of every month is Poetry Open Mic Night. Come along to share lyrics, poetry, and thoughts, with or without music in an inclusive, relaxed, and supportive space.
Pop in and chat with Abby beforehand if you're keen to know more, or just come along on the night and find out.
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Friday 16th - Jiminy Watts DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
Jamie, also known as Jiminy Watts, is the founder of Emotional Intelligence, a party series and record label based in Bristol and London. Having developed his musical taste in Bristol, Jiminy has now returned to his hometown of London where he works for Ba Dum Tish and Lirica.
Sunday 18th - Urban Village Fete
Greenwich Peninsula
On 18th May, we will be serving your favourite Orbit Beers at Urban Village Fete - Greenwich Peninsula. Explore free workshops, talks and entertainment, eclectic local traders and spectacular street food in the sunshine. Giles Peterson will be headlining with a brilliant music line-up throughout the day.
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Thursday 22nd - Hakata Pale Launch
Orbit Beers Taproom
We'll have the new Hakata Pale Ale on tap on Thursday 22nd May, and we're pairing it with some delicious sake from Kanpai Brewery who are also based in Bermondsey. A rare chance to try this rice wine at the taproom by the glass alongside our new pale ale as well as the rice lager. If you have one of our locals cards you'll get a pint on the house that evening.
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Friday 23rd - DJ Tenshi Raya
Orbit Beers Taproom
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th - Homestead Beer Festival
Beckenham Place Park
On 24th and 25th May, the beer festival is returning to Homestead in Beckenham Place Park. Live music and DJs all afternoon. With Orbit Beers pouring alongside BR3WERY, Drop Project, Ignition, The Inkspot Brewery, The Kernel Brewery, Small Beer, and Three Hounds.
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Friday 30th - George Foster DJ Set
Orbit Beers Taproom
George Foster | Rockola Records and BMC Radio.
George has been collecting and playing records for over 20 years and will be digging deep to bring you a selection of jazz, boogie, Balearic, disco and a bit of house from 7.30pm on Friday.