Friday Fun 4th July 2025

 It's Friday, it's the start of the weekend! So in the grand tradition of the Barnet blogs we start with a joke to kick us off on the right footing! (Hat tip to our mate Robert Wilkinson)

You're so Venn pic.twitter.com/Lp8jO6RXjf

— Robert Wilkinson (@robertwlk) July 1, 2025

And on to the Barnet music round up!

Forthcoming Music in and around North West London. Some great things coming up

Sunday 3rd Aug 2025

The Arts Depot Pentland Theatre

UK Small Band Panorama – The Battle of the Steelbands

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Get ready for UK Small Band Panorama – The Battle of the Steelbands like you’ve never seen it before!

For the first time ever, this epic clash of rhythm and talent takes over artsdepot. Feel the rhythm of the pans as top UK Steelbands go head-to-head in a high-energy showdown. Who will take the crown?

One stage. One afternoon. Endless vibes. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Caribbean music and culture – steelpan at its fiercest and finest!

Presented by JUST INCARNIVAL

 

The False Dots are hosting a Ska night with DJ Rebska at the Builders Arms in Barnet on Saturday July 12th. It's free! What could be better. 

 

And we have the East Barnet Festival coming up. This week our featured artist are the amazing Groove Rats

 

 

You can check out the whole programme  BY CLICKING HERE

Other Barnet gigs this week (courtesy of the wondeful Barnet Music Facebook page - make sure you follow it)

 

Friday 4th

Also East Barnet Festival......…

East Barnet RBLegion 8pm – late Karaoke with Caz

Barrington 8.30 - midnight - Karaoke with Neil

Butchers Arms 9pm - late - Fast and Bulbous (Jump blues, soul, garage punk and swing

The Haven 8pm – 11pm - Dennis Cook – (Musician, vocalist and DJ)

 

Saturday 5th July - Also East Barnet Festival......…

East Barnet RBLegion 9pm – 11.30pm - The Mkgs (Mod covers 4 piece)

Ye Olde Monken Holt 9.30pm – midnight  - Nially (Acoustic Covers)

The Arkley Club 8 – 11.30pm £5 on the door - Gemma Anne (60s to present day)

Toolans 9pm - Dylan Mascarenhas

 

Sunday 6th July

 

Hadley Green 1pm – 6pm - Jazz on the Green Festival featuring Highstone and The Truants (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s covers) 8 piece

East Barnet RBLegion 2pm – 5pm - Megan Coxall

Butchers 8.30 – 11.30pm - Butchers Arms Jam Electric/Blues/Rock (Full backline available)

Toolans 8.30pm - Frank Nelson

 

Monday 7th

Ye Olde Mitre Inn, High Street 8pm – 11pm (stables room) - Barnet Acoustics Session

 

Tuesday 8th

The Builders Arms 8pm – 11pm - Open Mic/Music Night (2nd Tuesday of month)

 

Wednesday 9th

Toolans 5pm - Glen Flynn 

Ye Olde Monken Holt 8.30 – 11pm - Open Mic Night

 

Thursday 10th

Ye Olde Monken Holt 8.30 – 10.30pm - Irish Session

 

Friday 11th

Butchers Arms 9pm – midnight - The Latest Flames (60`s, 70s covers 4 piece)

The Builders Arms 8.30pm – 11pm - W3 Detour Duo (Original Rock/blues)

Barrington 8.30 - midnight - Karaoke with Neil

 

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