AmeN NoiR
Info of Events

Previous events

  • Sunday, October 10, 2010 6:00 pm
  • SOUL FOOD
  • The Tabernacle: 34 Powis Square, W11 2AY, Ladbrooke Grove, UK (MAP)
  •  Come see Best Kept Secret spoken word collective like you've never seen before.
    ShakaRa // OneNess // Tuggs.t.a.r // AmeN NoiR
    One night ONLY!!
  • 10.00
  • Sunday, November 8, 2009 7:00 pm
  • The River Lounge
  • Le Griffe Nightclub (formally The Live Bar) : 41-42 Deptford Broadway, Greenwich, London, SE8 4PH., Deptford London (MAP)
  • Featuring:
    The River Band,
    Donae'o, (performing 'Party hard'/African Warrior)
    Lyrical Healer,
    Floetic Lara,
    Red n Pink,
    Mc Angel,
    Nkem feat Amen Noir (BKS)
    Caspian,
    OneNess (BKS),
    Simply Andy (guest comedian)
    Mosaique,
    Isaac Nartey,
    Tayo Kazzim,
    Tracey Campbell,
    & Genesis Gospel Choir.
    Dj’s for the after party will include MC Creed, SY SEZ, Norris Da Boss Windross, QT 2hype plus many more +special guests
  • Saturday, November 7, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Live Vibe
  • Mermaid Events Centre: Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, EC4V 3DB, Blackfriars London (MAP)
  • Featuring:
    Fola & AmeN NoiR [BKS] - performing Phenomenal Woman
    J'Nay
    Hayley C
    Dionne Reid
    & many more...
  • 15.00
  • Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:00 pm
  • ONE NITE STAND
  • New Initiatives: 55 Willington Road, Clapham North, London SW9 9NB (MAP)
  • See Best Kept Secret present their latest showcase. A more intimate, personal platform where each member remindes you of where they begun. One mic and an audience up close!!
    Feat: AmeN NoiR / OneNess / Tugg.s.t.a.r / ShakaRa. With Featured guests:- Fola, Nkhem, Nyarai, Makeeda, Gallant and International guests.

    Doors 7pm
    Visit: http://www.bestkeptsecretbks.com/onenitestand.cfm for more details.
  • 7.00
  • Saturday, June 7, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Best Kept Secret performance
  • Broadway Theatre Catford: Rushy Green, London, Catford, U.K (MAP)
  • TBC

  • Thursday, June 5, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Best Kept Secret @ TW RHINO
  • Southside: Brixton Hill, London, Brixton, U.K (MAP)
  • TW RHINO present
    Best kept Secret performance
    & many others
    more infom to follow
  • Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:00 pm
  • GANGLAND SHOWCASE
  • TBC: TBC, London, U.K (MAP)
  • Best Kept Secret RETURN
    MAY 2008
    Stay Tuned!!!
    1....
  • Friday, May 30, 2008 7:00 pm
  • GANGLAND SHOWCASE
  • TBC: TBC, London, N/A, U.K (MAP)
  • Best Kept Secret RETURN
    MAY 2008
    Stay Tuned!!!
    1....
  • Thursday, May 1, 2008 8:00 pm
  • TW RHINO
  • Southside: Brixton Hill, London, Brixton, U.K (MAP)
  • TW RHINO present
    A night of entertainment
    Feat - Tuggs.t.a.r [B.K.S], Fola [with a special duet with AmeN NoiR [BKS]]
  • Sunday, December 16, 2007 6:30 pm
  • AFTERGLO BLU
  • @ Salmon and Compass: 58 Penton Street, London N1, UK (MAP)
  • Come & Witness the Album launch of Afterglo Blu's FOLA
    Featuring Fola, Compere, Musicial Director Justin Pickett
    & Spoken WORD Extraordinaire; AmeN NoiR [BKS]

    *For all those that missed AmeN NoiR's album launch in Aug '07, 
    come & see a mini set from the Wizard of WORDZ,
    *All backed by live band 'Slo Burn'
    Featuring a special duet entitled, 'Phenomenal Woman'
    [1st single release from the album]
    with the sista of the hour FOLA.

    Adm: £7 or book through www.ticketweb.com
    Doors: 6.30pm - midnight DJ: 9.30pm
    Tube: Angel Train: Kings Cross

  • Sunday, November 25, 2007 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Celebration of the Life of Professor Ssali
  • Lambeth Town Hall (Brixton Assembly Hall): Brixton High Street, Brixton SW2 (MAP)
  • Mariandina presents
    Celebration of the Life of Professor Ssali
    The event will be about Celebrating Women’s Health 
    Presentations, Market Stalls & Cultural performances
    Feat - AmeN NoiR [BKS], FLOetic Lara & many more

    For more infol: 07765 961818 / 0208 291 7320 / 01322 525 633 / 07881 517217
  • Saturday, November 24, 2007 7:00 pm
  • Origin - Rights of passage program
  • Brixton Art Space: Brixton Hill, Brixton SW2, U.K (MAP)
  • Origin presents
    An evening of presentations and cultural performance.
    Feat - AmeN NoiR [BKS]
  • Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:00 pm
  • MUTABURUKA feat BEST KEPT SECRET
  • Bernie Grant Arts Centre: Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, Tottenham (MAP)
  • Come see BEST KEPT SECRET as special guests 
    @ The Mutabruka U.K Tour
    Showtime: 7:30pm
    PRICE: £9 in advance
    For more info contact: Bernie Grant Arts Centre
  • Sunday, October 7, 2007 6:30 pm
  • KINDRED SPIRIT
  • Cafe Suki: 12 Obsourne Street [Leading to Brick Lane], London E1 6TE (MAP)
  • A night of Live Acoustic Music & WORD power
    Feat - AmeN NOiR & much more
    PRICE: £7
    More Info: 020 8923 1790
  • Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:00 pm
  • MOSIAH STORM
  • LUBANNA RESTAURANT: 343-345 CAMBRIDGE HEATH RD, BETHNAL GREEN E2 LONDON (MAP)
  • Feat - OneNess (BKS), Gallant & more

  • Sunday, August 26, 2007 7:00 pm
  • PROUD II B BLACK
  • ACTON TOWN HALL: WINCHESTER STREET, ACTON W3 6NE LONDON (MAP)
  • Feat AmeN NoiR [BKS] & HOSTED by Leo Muhammad
  • Monday, July 9, 2007
  • INN ON THE GREEN
  • LADBROOKE GROVE LONDON (MAP)
  • REBEL MUSIK present
    A night of pure lyrical Marvel
    @ INN ON THE GREEN
    3-5 Thorpe Close
    W10 5XL
    Feat: AmeN NoiR [BKS], Blind Alphabetz, Poetic Pilgrimage, 
    Hannah, Kyza & more...
    DRS: 6:30pm
    Open Mic: 8:30pm
    Showtime: 9:30pm sharp!
    £: 4 / £3 with flyer

  • Sunday, July 1, 2007
  • THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
  • STRATFORD (MAP)
  • Kat Francois presents
    SPOKE FEST
    Five day festival of Spoken Word events 
    @ Theatre Royal Stratford East
    Gerry Raffles Square
    Stratford, London
    E15 1BN 
    Feat: AmeN NoiR, TuggS.T.A.R, OneNess [BKS], David J, 
    Zena Edwards, LyricL, Ebele, Adelaide MacKenzie,
    Sufundo & Jamal & more.
    Sun 1st July: AmeN NoiR & TuggS.T.A.R - WORD of MOUTH [FR33]
    Fri 29th June: OneNess - U.K SLAM semi Finals [£7]
    Sat 30th June:
    Daivid J - U.K SLAM Final [£8]
  • Saturday, June 30, 2007
  • THE LAST
  • HOLBORN (MAP)
  • Struggs presents LIVE
    The ultimate LiVE music experience
    Live show, Comedy & party
    A night entitled:
    CREME DE LA CREME
    @ The LAST, 73 Shoe Lane
    Holborn EC4A 3BQ
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, Hannah, Ife, Kevin Mark Trail & more.
    All back by the Perfect Purple Band and esemble
    £5 & £7 Adv : www.ticketweb.co.uk or 
    07944 090 805 / 07903 902 399 / 07957 414 078
    ON THE DOOR: £7 B4 10pm £10 thereafter
    Dress Code: Smart / Casual.
  • Saturday, April 21, 2007
  • CUBE CLUB
  • camberwell church Street, LONDON CAMBERWELL (MAP)
  • Best Kept Secret Presents
    The Official Album Launch of...
    AmeN NoiR's
     
    SNAPSHOTS of SCIENCE
    @ Cube Club
    58 Camberwell Church Street SE5

    Be part of & celebrate the birth of 
    AmeN NoiR's 4th Album
    'Snapshots of Science'
    With amazing live band
    Feat - Best Kept Secret, David J, FLOetic Lara
    G-String, Sewuese, J'Nay, Mama Sol & Nutty NRG

    With after Boogie all part of the event.
    Drs: 7:30pm
    FREE B4 8:30pm
    £7 thereafter [Limited £5 guest list - amennoir@amennoir.com]
    Showcase: 9pm

    *All of AmeN NoiR's album will be available on the night,
    including body oils, literature & more.
    After Boogie by
    : Nii Underground  & AmeN NoiR!  
  • Friday, February 23, 2007
  • NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
  • NOTTINGHAM (MAP)
  • BRIT Nottingham Playhouse Presents
    LYRICALLY DEEP II
    @ Nottingham Playhouse
    Wellington Circus
    Nottingham, NG1 5AF
    For (2) Nights ONLY)
    A showcase of Drama/Spoken Word & Dance.
    A showcase for the whole family
    [Especially for youth; and particularly Nottingham Youth]
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET
    Time:7:30pm
    £: Tickets £8/£5 (Booking fee applies)
    Box Office 0115 941 9419
  • Thursday, February 22, 2007
  • NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE
  • NOTTINGHAM (MAP)
  • BRIT Nottingham Playhouse Presents
    LYRICALLY DEEP II
    @ Nottingham Playhouse 
    Wellington Circus
    Nottingham, NG1 5AF
    For (2) Nights ONLY)
    A showcase of Drama/Spoken Word & Dance.
    A showcase for the whole family
    [Especially for youth; and particularly Nottingham Youth]
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET
    Time:7:30pm
    £: Tickets £8/£5 (Booking fee applies)
    Box Office 0115 941 9419


  • Saturday, December 30, 2006
  • NELSON'S ROW
  • CLAPHAM COMMON LONDON (MAP)
  • OneNess & AmeN NoiR (BKS) 
    Presents The Annual 2007
    SPOKEN WORD @ KWANZAA SHOWCASE
    @ Nelson's Row
    High Street Clapham
    Clapham Common
    London SW4 7JR
    A night of edutainment and information.
    Kwanzaa presentation by
    Twilight & Anita Bey[Social Solutions inst] 
    Delivering a breakdown on 
    'What is Kwanzaa?'
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, OneNess, ShakaRa, 
    TuggS.T.A.R, FLOetic Lara, J'Nay & Mama Sol
    El Crisis, Kat Francois, Mosaic & Makeda, 
    with comedy by The Prophet Kwaku.
    Doors:7pm
    Show:7:30pm-11pm
    £5 adults/£4 cons/£3 children
    More info: 07976 242 796 
  • Thursday, December 28, 2006
  • St MARTINS COMMUNITY CENTRE
  • TULSE HILL LONDON (MAP)
  • Afrika Bantu Saturday School presents
    1st Kwanzaa Celebration
    @ St Martins Community Centre
    Abbots Park St Martins Estate
    Tulse Hill London SW2 3PW
    Feat: AmeN NoiR & BEST KEPT SECRET+more
    Time: 4-9pm
    £FREE. Donations welcome.
    More info: 07950 903 503
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  • GUANABARA
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT presents
    ACOUSTIC SOUL
    @ GUANABARA
    Parker Street, corner of Drury Lane
    London WC 2B 5PW
    Feat - TuggS.T.A.R [BEST KEPT SECRET], Kindred Collective & more
    Time: 7:30pm
    £: FREE

  • Saturday, October 28, 2006
  • HOWARD THEATRE
  • CAMBRIDGE (MAP)
  • Cambridge University presents
    'SPEAK OUT'
    Black History Special
    @ Howard Theatre
    Downing College
    Regents Street
    Cambridge
    CB2 1DQ
    Feat - AmeN NoiR & Nyarai, Carl Ramsey, Ayo, Lejaune 
    and Shaun Will-i-AM, Dean Atta, Della and a Jazz band
    Time: 7pm-10pm
    £FREE
    M11 will take you all the way. Turn off on Junction 11.
  • Saturday, October 21, 2006
  • HACKNEY EMPIRE
  • HACKNEY LONDON (MAP)
  • Creative Origins presents
    WORD TEMPLE
    The official launch date of the U.K tour
    beggining @ Hackney Empire
    291 Mare Street, London
    E8 1EJ
    Feat - Leading performers from the U.K scene
    with special U.S artists: BEST KEPT SECRET, Moqapi, El Crisis, & more.
    In a spectacular array of spoken word, song and movement.
    Electrifying direction by legendary director Amani Naphtali 
    [Director of the much acclaimed Raggamuffin]
    Time: 7:30pm
    £: 16:50 / 13:50 (+ cons)
    Box office: 020 89852424 
    Don't miss it!

  • Thursday, October 19, 2006
  • THE RHYTHM FACTORY
  • ALDGATE EAST LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT presents 
    So Much Things To Say - A tribute to Bob Marley 

    In celebration of Black History Month, 
    Kindred Spirit pays homage to reggae's 
    revoluntionary: BOB MARLEY.
    @ The rhythm Factory
    16-18 Whitechapel Rd, London E1
     Feat- AmeN NoiR, Don E, Shaun Escoffery, 
    Sharlene Hector, Eska Mtungwazi, Nii Parkes, 
    Tawiah, J'nay + more
    Special Offer: October Madness!! 
    8-8.30pm entry is £5 only with this flyer! 
    £10 thereafter!!
    Time: 8pm - til late
  • Thursday, October 5, 2006
  • THE FRIDGE
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • BURNING SPEAR RECORDS presents
    From BROOKLYN TO BRIXTON 
    the MOVEMENT
    @ The Fridge
    1 Townhall Parade
    Brixton Hill
    SW2  1R5
    Feat - M1 - from DEAD PREZ [us], BEST KEPT SECRET [u.k], 
    TRIGGA N.A.M [us], PROJECT MONKS [Ghana], KROWN [u.s]
    hosted by shortMAN. Also Blind Alphabets, Mama Sol, El Crisis
    TIME: 7PM
    £:10 ADV. £15 OTD
    More info/Tickets: 0208 265 1731 or 
    email burningspearrecords@gmail.com

  • Saturday, September 30, 2006
  • THE BRIXTON ART SPACE
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • THE CHILLOUT SPOT presents
    BLACK PEARL
    @ The Brixton Art Space
    130 Brixton Hill
    SW2 
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, shortMAN, El Crisis & J'Nay
    Time: 8pm-1am
    Live show starts @ 9:30pm
    Music playing: Neo Soul, Classic R'n'B & more
    £: 7 b4 10:30pm £10 thereafter
    ADVANCE TICKETS £5
    ONLINE TICKETS 3 for £10
    Tickets: ticketweb.co.uk or 08700600100
    or Red Records, Maarifa Books

  • Thursday, August 31, 2006
  • CYBER KITCHEN
  • BETHNAL GREEN LONDON (MAP)
  • Soul Force Promotions/ShakaRa
    Presents
    MOSIAH STORM
    A Nite Of Konscious Edutainment 
    @ Cyber Kitchen
    343-345 Cambirgde Heath Road
    Bethnal Green E2 

    In Honour of Marcus Mosiah Garvey- The Storm is an event featuring the best Konscious Edutainment. From Spoken Word/ Hip-Hop, to Soul & Dance Hall Reggae - all those looking real Lyrics, real music, & real positive vibration. THE STORM is where its at!!!!
    Feat -  AmeN NoiR, Makeda, Levysill, Gallant, 
    Lenea Maat Heru Plus More!!!!
    Hosted By: ShakaRa
    Music By: Natural Mystic
    Time- 7:00
    £3
    Nearest Tube: Benthal Green (3mins away)
    Buses: 388, 253, 254, 106, 48, 55, D3, D6, 8

    More Info: 0208 539 21 54 / 07957 376 328,
    www.myspace.com/shakarabks

  • Monday, August 7, 2006
  • PLAN B
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • THE A.D.A.P.T FUNDRAISER presents
    A night of endutainment & Information
    @ PLAN B
    418 Brixton Road
    Brixton London
    SW9 7AY
    Hosted by KAT FRANCOIS & N.A.T
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET, ADELAIDE MACKENZIE, 
    EBELE, MOORISH DELTA, SWISS + more
    Tickets: £10adv
    Time: 7pm Doors. 9pm Showcase
    More info: www.inpdum.org Tel: 07944 090 805
  • Sunday, July 23, 2006
  • COCHRANE THEATRE
  • HOLBORN LONDON (MAP)
  • Kat Francois & Tuggs.t.a.r of BEST KEPT SECRET presents
    WISE WORDS SUMMIT
    @ Cochrane Theatre Southampton Row, WC1 
    A summit exploring the Spoken Word / Poetry scene and it's legacy's.
    with various panels exploring set questions such as 'Poetry and education'.
    Guest panelists include: FLOetic Lara, shortMAN, OneNess (BKS),  Jacob Sam La Rose, Carl Ramsey, AmeN NoiR and many, many more
    Plus evening showcase feat - 'The return of Soul Food' & 'Best Kept Secret'
    Time: 10am-5pm (seminar) Showcase: 7:30 - 10:30pm 
    Nearest tube: Holborn 
    Admission:  All Day - £10
    Day Time Only - £5
    Evening Only - £7
  • Saturday, July 22, 2006
  • ST MARTINS COMMUNITY CENTRE
  • TULSE HILL LONDON (MAP)
  • Afruika Bantu Saturday School presents
    An annual ABSS fundraiser
     
    @ St. Martins Community Centre, 
    Abbots Park, St. Martins Estate, Tulse Hill, SW2 . 
    A Saturday school providing supplementary and 
    educational support to mostly disadvantaged 
    children in the south London area. 
    The day will be filled with family events, 
    with a Cultural showcase 
    Feat - Best Kept Secret & many more
    For us education is the key to success as it can 
    provide a productive diversion from anti social behaviour.
    More info: Ms Angela Anderson on 07950 903 503 
    COME OUT & SUPPORT THIS VERY IMPORTANT EVENT!
    SEE YOU THERE!
  • Saturday, July 1, 2006
  • CHESTNUT CENTRE
  • LONDON TOTTENHAM (MAP)
  • AJAMU presents
    Evening of Edutainment 
    @ Chesnut Centre, 
    St Annes Road, Tottenham, N15 

    AJAMU is an exciting new movement mobilising and educating African* 
    (black) people to give time and commitment in support of struggles 
    for social and economic justice for African people in Britain, 
    Africa and wherever Africans live worldwide. We are particularly 
    focused on engaging African youth who hold our future in their hands. 

    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET 
    (AMEN NOIR, ONENESS, SHAKARA & TUGGS.T.A.R), 
    Blind Alphabetz, El Crisis, FLOETIC Lara, Mama Sol, Gallant & many more
    Time: 7-11pm
    Price: £3 
    STALLS , FOOD, MUSIC & MORE 
    More Info: 020 8523 7381
    contactajamu@yahoo.co.uk
    Or go to www.ajamu.4t.com
    or www.myspace.com/contactajamu

    AJAMU is the supporting body to the AAPRP- an international 
    organisation committed to the liberation of Africa and her children.
  • Sunday, June 25, 2006
  • CARGO
  • LONDON SHOERDITCH (MAP)
  • COCOBUTTER present
    A night of entertainment with 
    Vocalist, Comedians & Spoken Word Artists
    @ CARGO83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY

    Feat - OneNess [BKS], Phenzwaan, Mr Cee [Kindred Spirit] + more
    Time: Drs 7pm Showtime: 9pm
    Price: £7
    More info: www.cocbutta.com 07946 718 512

  • Saturday, June 17, 2006
  • BROADWAY THEATRE
  • CATFORD LONDON (MAP)
  • Da Comedy Room & Comedy Slam presents
    In celebration of Fathers Day
    An evening of fine Comedy 
    @ BROADWAY THEATRE
    CATFORD, LONDON SE6
    Feat - CURTIS WALKER, GEOFF SCHUMANN,
    FELIX DEXTOR & THE PROPHET KWAKU
    Spoken Word by AmeN NoiR 
    BOX OFFICE: 020 8690 0002
    DRS 7:00PM SHOWTIME: 7:30PM
  • Thursday, June 15, 2006
  • RHYTHM FACTORY
  • ALDGATE LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT PRESENTS
    TAWIAH vs ESCOFFERY
    @ The Rhythm Factory 
    16 - 18 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1EW
    : Nearest Tube Aldgate East / Whitechapel 

    Hosted by AmeN NoiR

    RED CORNER = TAWIAH
    Brit school graduate, dynamic singer/songwriter with amazing energy on and off stage. Tawiah is the next generation of cutting edge, super cool, stars redefining the U.K soul movement! 
    BLUE CORNER = ESCOFFERY Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Michelle Escoffery's reputation preceeds her for great songs, dulcit tones and vocal production skills. Proud owner of much sought after Ivor Novello award, Michelle's talent is unquestionable. Currently writing a long awaited solo project, Michelle is flying the flag for U.K music worldwide! 

    PERFORMING ALL ORIGINAL MATERIAL: TAWIAH AND ESCOFFERY BATTLE IT OUT LIVE ON STAGE! SONG FOR SONG!! 
    TIME: 8pm
    PRICE: £10
    Contact: http:/www.myspace.com/kindredspirituk
  • Saturday, May 27, 2006
  • THE KEYWORTH EVENTS CENTRE
  • ELEPHANT & CASTLE (MAP)
  • AFRIKAN LIBERATION DAY 2006

    The Keyworth Events Centres
    London South Bank University
    Keyworth Street, SE1
    Feat - Organisation speakers, BEST KEPT SECRET, 
    Preacherman, Princess Emanuelle & more
    Time: 12noon - 7:30pm 
    £: Free 
    All ages welcome (youth programme & crèche will be available)

    For more information, contact:
    Annika - 07932990328
    Sam - 07903199172
  • Thursday, May 4, 2006
  • CORONET
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • Kalabash World, Third Eye Media and Brazen Entertainment
    proudly present
    BIGGER THAN HIP HOP TOUR 2006 WITH DEAD PREZ
    @ The Academy, 28 New Kent Rd SE1 6TJ 
    Feat - DEAD PREZ, BEST KEPT SECRET, BLAK TWANG
    UMI (RBG FAMILY/POW) MCD, RODNEY P
    + much more
    Tickets:£15 from BKS: [contact:07976 242 796 or amennoir@amennoir.com] 
    7pm
  • Monday, May 1, 2006
  • STYLUS
  • LEEDS (MAP)
  • Kalabash World, Third Eye Media and Brazen Entertainment
    proudly present
    BIGGER THAN HIP HOP TOUR 2006 WITH DEAD PREZ
    @ The Academy
    Feat - DEAD PREZ, BEST KEPT SECRET, BLAK TWANG
    UMI (RBG FAMILY/POW) MCD, RODNEY P
    + much more
    Tickets:£15. 0870 246 2050 or www.ticketweb.com
  • Thursday, April 27, 2006
  • ACADEMY
  • LIVERPOOL (MAP)
  • Kalabash World, Third Eye Media and Brazen Entertainment 
    proudly present 
    BIGGER THAN HIP HOP TOUR 2006 WITH DEAD PREZ 
    @ The Academy
    Feat - DEAD PREZ, BEST KEPT SECRET, BLAK TWANG 
    UMI (RBG FAMILY/POW) MCD, RODNEY P
    + much more
    Tickets:£15. 0870 246 2050 or www.ticketweb.com

  • Thursday, April 20, 2006
  • THE DRUM
  • ASTON BIRMINGHAM (MAP)
  • THE DRUM PRESENTS
    BEST KEPT SECRET 
    [1 hour Spoken Word set]
    @ The Drum
    144 Potters Lane
    Aston 
    Birmingham
    B6 4UU 
    Time: 7pm
    £:5
  • Friday, April 7, 2006
  • ST BONIFACE SOCIAL CLUB
  • TOOTING LONDON (MAP)
  • SW11 RECORDS in conjunction with JAHLIVE MUSIC
    Presents
    MEN IN ACTION
    A night of Music, Song & Spoken Word. 
    Bridging the markets of Reggae/Soca & The WORD.
    @ 165 Mitcham Road, Tooting SW17
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, Gerry Ranks (a.k.a G-String. U.K's premier Soca Artist) 
    Aston Esson, Ziggy Anderson & many more. 
    All supported by Live Band, 'THE ARMY'
    Time: 8-1am
    Price: £5 MOTD





  • Monday, March 6, 2006
  • SOAS
  • RUSSEL SQUARE LONDON (MAP)
  • A Kindred Spirit Nite of entertainment
    @ SOAS (Venue details to follow)
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, M.Escoffery, Kat Francois & many more excellent artists

    MORE DETAILS SOON TO FOLLOW

  • Sunday, March 5, 2006
  • STRATFORD THEATRE ROYAL BAR
  • STRATFORD LONDON (MAP)
  • KAT FRANCOIS presents
    WORD 4 WORD spoke-fest
    A special evening to celebrate Spoke-fest, the first annualtwo-week festival of Spoken Word.
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET: (OneNess, AmeN NoiR, Tuggs.t.a.r & ShakaRa)
    Pianist: Calvin + more
    Time: 7pm
    Price: FREE

  • Saturday, March 4, 2006
  • THE NUB
  • WALTHAMSTOW LONDON (MAP)
  • THE CHILLOUT SPOT Presents
    A night of Socialising, Song & Spoken Word
    @ 25 Clarendon Road (Off Hoe Street), E17 AY Walthamstow 
    Feat - AmeN NoiR, Shaun Will-I-AM + more
    Time: 7-11:30pm
    Price: £5 motd
    Buses:97,69,48,W15,56
    More Info: 07930 601 842 / 07803909331

  • Saturday, February 11, 2006
  • 3-5 HINTON ROAD
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • BLACKSTAR in association with NEW MINDS SCHOOL
    presents
    EDUCATION-4-ENTERTAINMENT
    @ 3-5 Hinton Road, Brixton, London SE24 0HJ
    New Mind is the first independent Oftsed accredited school 
    serving children exclusively from the Black community in the 
    history of the UK.

    An all-star line up Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET, 
    Akala, Blind Alphabetz, Klashnekoff, Emanuel, Dem Lott Family, 
    Hyram Abiff, Jade Chloe, Karl Hinds, Kyza, Malachi, Marissa, 
    Scribbla Swiss 
    Time: Drs 6pm. Showcase 6:30pm - 10:00pm
    £? (But it's for a good cause fam!!!!!!!!)


  • Monday, February 6, 2006
  • MONSEIGNEUR BAR
  • STREATHAM LONDON (MAP)
  • An night of Spoken Word, Song, Music & Good vibes.
    Presented by Monseigneur Bar
    @ 225B STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON
    SW16 6EN

    Feat - AmeN NoiR & OneNess (B.K.S) + guests
    7pm-2am. Showcase .8pm
    £? (to be confirmed)
    More details: 0208 677-1767

  • Saturday, January 28, 2006
  • KUUMBA (Arts & Community Resource) Limited
  • BRISTOL (MAP)
  • Kuumba (Arts & Community Resource) Limited presents
    @ 20-23 Hepburn Road, St Paul’s
    Bristol BS2 8UD
    a special 1 night only display of Spoken Word 
    feat BEST KEPT SECRET 
    (AmeN NoiR, shakaRa, OneNess, Tuggs.t.a.r & shortMAN)
    Time: 7.00pm. 
    £: £5.00 / £3.50 Conc
    F.F.I or to book tickets. call 0117 942 1870
  • Monday, December 12, 2005
  • RHYTHM FACTORY
  • ALGATE EAST LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT PRESENTS
    @ 16-18 WHITECHAPEL RD
    LONDON E1 1EW 
    (Nearest Tube: Algate East)

    A SPECIAL FEATURE NIGHT
    Having written songs for others for over 15 years, Michelle Escoffery is Finally Doing it for herself.
    Joining her on this night of excellence will be- Eska Mtungwazi, Natelie Williams, AmeN NoiR, Sharlene Hector & other friends
    Time: 8pm drs. 8:30pm showcase
    Price: £5 for all B4 9pm. £7 thereafter.

  • Sunday, December 4, 2005
  • THEATRE ROYAL
  • STRATFORD LONDON (MAP)
  • WORD4WORD XMAS KWANZAA SPECIAL 
    @ Theatre Royal, Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square E1 1BN 

    This is a evening not to be missed, arrive early if you want a seat. Featuring Crisis, Zena Edwards, AmeN NoiR, Urban Spirit and Ife Pihanke,
    Come along to a great night of poetry song, games, Q and a A and open mic and discussion.

    HOST:KAT FRANÇOIS, World slam champ 2005

    POETS:
    AmeN NoiR: A great artist in his own right,but also a member of the ground breaking Best Kept Secret.
    Zena Edwards, singer, songwriter, musician and poet, multi talented and truly inspirational.
    Crisis: a revloutionary in both song and poetry a voice so resonating and unique once heard it is never forgotten.
    Ife Pihanke:a beautiful presence both spiritual and lyrically, a holistic expereince, that will leave listeners begging for more.
    Urban Spirit: A true lover of words, spinning fantatical worlds that will draw you in and leave you breathless.

    Nearest Tube: Stratford, Jubilee line, Central line, Silverlink, and main lines available,
    Buses: 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 267, 308, 473, D8, S2.
    To find out more information contact Kat on 07961313557 or on zupakat1@hotmail.com
    or the Theatre Royal on 020 8534 0310 www.stratfordeast.com
  • Thursday, November 17, 2005
  • UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
  • STRATFORD LONDON (MAP)
  • A.A.P.R.P PRESENTS
    SOULJAHS @ 
    UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
    DOCKLANDS CAMPUS
    4-6 UNIVERSITY WAY
    LONDON E16
    ROOM LD2202.
    DISCUSSION EXPLORING KANYE WEST'S COMMENTS OF
    "...BUSH DON'T LIKE BLACK PEOPLE"
    Feat - BKS.
    £FREE
    6-8PM
  • Sunday, November 13, 2005
  • THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • ADORNMENT PRESENTS
    A DAY/EVENING OF SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS IN
    NATUARL HAIR / LOCKS EXHIBITION'05 @

    THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY , 
    91 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6QL
    FEAT - AmeN NoiR & shortMAN (B.K.S) 
    £10 adv, £12 on the door
    Time: 10am – 9pm
    more info: www.adornment.org.uk 
  • Saturday, November 12, 2005
  • YAA ASANTEEWA COMMUNITY CENTRE
  • ROYAL OAK LONDON (MAP)
  • DANCE WORKSHOPS INCLUDING
    ( ART, WEAR, JEWELLERY STALLS, 
    MUSIC, SINGERS, DANCE 
    PERFORMANCES, DANCE, 
    SPOKEN WORDS, FOOD) 

    A Taste of Africa with a Twist of Latin.

    Yaa Asantewaa Community Centre,
    1 Chippenham Mews, W9 2AN
    Tube: Westbourne Park, Royal Oak

    FEAT - AmeN NoiR & B.K.S 

    Celebrate the end of African History Month 
    with a Taste of Africa and a twist of Latin. 
    This will be a fun filled weekend of Dance 
    workshops with tutors from West & South 
    West African dance taught by Adelle Badje, 
    Isma with the Sene-brothers, Mohammed Dordoh 
    and Afro-Cuban Salsa taught by 2 time champion 
    Iris De Brito. Also included in the fabulous weekend 
    of African Dance will be an Evening Social to include 
    the Spoken word, Singers, Dance Performances and 
    a presentation of African Culture influence on Latin & 
    Caribbean Dance. The Saturday Evening will end with 
    dancing to Afro tunes & beats. There will be stalls with 
    African wares, Art & craft, jewellery, literature and food. 
    Come join us for this truly not to be missed weekend!!! 
    £7. FOR EVENING SHOWCASE
    7-LATE

  • Thursday, October 27, 2005
  • LAMBETH TOWN HALL
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • X'POSURE PRESENTS
    BLACKMEN & FATHERHOOD

    HIGHLIGHTING & PROMOTING 
    BLACK FATHERS & THEIR CHILDREN 
    @ BRIXTON TOWN / ASSEMBLY HALL
    LAMBETH ASSEMBLY HALL 
    WITH PRESENTATIONS BY THE NATION OF ISLAM AND OTHERS
    FEAT - AmeN NoiR providing the Spoken Word Commentary.
    DOORS OPEN: 6:30PM STARTS: 7PM
    FINISH: 9PM
    £FREE
    MORE INFO: 07899882557
    THIS EVENT IS A PART OF THE BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATIONS
  • Sunday, October 2, 2005
  • JAZZ CAFE
  • CAMDEN LONDON (MAP)
  • ADELAIDE MACKENZIE PRESENTS
    HER ALBUM LAUNCH @
    JAZZ CAFE
    5 PARKWAY NW1
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET, TAWIAH & FOUR CORNERZ.
    TIME: 7PM-MIDNIGHT
    £18 ADVANCE £20
  • Friday, September 30, 2005
  • BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE
  • BATTERSEA LONDON (MAP)
  • FRESH FLAMES PRESENTS
    THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF
    FRESH FLAMES CLOTHING SHOWCASE
    @ BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE 
    THE GRAND HALL, LAVENDER HILL
    SW11 5TP 
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET plus special guest celebs' 
    from music /dance & media.
    TIME: 8PM SHOWCASE BEGINS 8:45PM SHARP TIL 12 MIDNIGHT
    (B..K.S shall be opening the show)
    Entrance: £8
  • Saturday, September 24, 2005
  • HINTON RD
  • BRIXTON (MAP)
  • MILLION MORE MARCH PRESENTS 
    A PRE CELEBRATION OF THE 
    10 MILLION MAN MARCH ON WASHINGTON
    FEAT - BEST KEPT SECRET & MORE
    7-11PM
    £ MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
  • Friday, September 9, 2005
  • MULTIPLE:STAY TUNED 4 MORE INFO
  • TORONTO (MAP)
  • B.K.S TOUR CANADA (From 31st Aug - Sept 20th '05)
    PERFORMANCES IN
    TORONTO / OTTOWA / MONTREAL
    INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL POETRY SLAM

  • Saturday, September 3, 2005
  • ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL RAMSEY
  • CAMBERWELL LONDON (MAP)
  • COME & CELEBRATE AFRIKAN ANCESTRY, 
    HERITAGE & CULTURE THROUGH:
    COMEDY, MUSIC, DANCE, INFORMATION & POETRY
    IN REMEMBERANCE OF PROFESSOR SSALI
    @ TECHNICAL COLLEGE, FARMERS RD
    CAMBERWELL SE5 OUB
    Feat - Comedy by KWAKU & friends & 
    Poetry by AmeN NoiR, shortMAN & friends.
    £FREE - DONATIONS WELCOME
    TIME:2-11PM
  • Sunday, August 21, 2005
  • HAGGERSTON PARK
  • SHOREDITCH LONDON (MAP)
  • AFRICA '05 PRESENTS
    ONE DAY AFRIKAN FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ALL ASPECTS OF AFRIKAN CULTURE
    @ HAGGERSTON PARK, HACKNEY PARK E9 / E2
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET, JJC & 419 SQUAD
    TIME: 1-7PM (B.K.S ON STAGE @ 3:55pm)
    £FREE

  • Saturday, August 13, 2005
  • WINDRUSH SQUARE
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • A DAY OF REJOICE & CELEBRATION OF 
    HIS EXCELLENCE PROPHET & KING
    MARCUS MOSSIAH GARVEY
    @ WINDRUSH SQUARE
    BRIXTON SW9
    INTHE HEART OF BRIXTON / NEAR RITZY CINEMA.
    Feat - B.K.S and many, many more presentations
    12-7PM
    £FREE-DONATIONS WELCOME 

  • Saturday, August 13, 2005
  • BRIXTON ART GALLERY
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • AN EVENING OF POETRY AND SONG 
    HOSTED BY MR GEE PRESENTS -

    BRIXTONGUE
    @ BRIXTON ART GALLERY
    35 BRIXTON STATION RD
    SW9
    FEAT - AmeN NoiR plus more
    £5
    TIME: 8pm - 11pm
  • Sunday, August 7, 2005
  • HACKNEY EMPIRE
  • LONDON HACKNEY (MAP)
  • SABA COMMUNICATION & BLACKSTARLINE PROMOTIONS PRESENTS -
    UK UNSIGNED FINALS
    @ HACKNEY EMPIRE MARE STREET (full address to follow)
    Feat - UK UNSIGNED POETRY FINAL - Hosted by TRIPLE THREAT
    (Tuggs.t.a.r/OneNess/AmeN NoiR)

    MORE INFO TO BE CONFIRMED SOON.

    -FINALISTS: 
    Mosaic
    Miraculous 
    Shaun Will-i-am 
    ShakaRa 
    Mr Wong 
    Preacherman

  • Saturday, August 6, 2005
  • THE NUB
  • WALTHAMSTOW (MAP)
  • FOR THE MATURE & POSITIVE MINDED - 
    DA CHILLOIUT SPOT
    @ THE NUB, 25 CLARENDON RD, WALTHAMSTOW E17 (off Hoe St)
    FUSING POETRY, LIVE MUSIC, SOUL FOOD & MORE.
    - Feat B.K.S plus many more
    FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
    LINITED TICKETS £5 - 07930 601842  / 07803 909331
    7PM-11:30PM

  • Thursday, August 4, 2005
  • JAMM
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • JAMM PRESENTS - SPEAKERS CORNER
    @ JAMM CORNER OF LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD/BRIXTON ROAD
    BRIXTON
    Feat - B.K.S PLUS MANY MORE.
    Time: 7:30PM
    £? (MORE DETAILS SHALL FOLLOW)

  • Monday, August 1, 2005
  • JAMM
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • shortMAN presents - V.O.I.C.E
    @ CORNER OFF LOUGHBOROUGH RD & BRIXTON RD
    AN EVENING OF OPEN MIC: 
    SPOKEN WORD, SINGING, COMEDY, DANCE PLUS - SPECIAL GUESTS
    7PM START. £FREE (Donations to Hearts to Africa welcome)
  • Thursday, July 28, 2005
  • WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT PRESENTS - INFLUENCES
    @ THE CAFEBAR WHITECHAPEL ART GALLERY
    80-82 WHITECHAPEL HIGH STREET
    LONDON E1 7QX 
    Feat - KINDRED COLLECTIVE FT SHARLENE HECTOR, BEV TAWIAH, J'NAY & MICHELLE ESCOFFERY, ESKA MTUNGWAZI, AmeN NoiR, RANDOLPH MATTHEWS & ZENA EDWARDS
    Time:7:30PM
    £FREE
    MORE INFO: 0207 522 7888

  • Monday, July 18, 2005
  • RHYTHM FACTORY 16 -18 Whitchapel Rd Algate East London E1 1EW
  • ALGATE EAST LONDON (MAP)
  • KINDRED SPIRIT - BROTHA TALK - feat Amen Noir, Tuggs.t.a.r, Fidel, J'Nay & special guests David J & Don E.
    Doors 7:30pm Showtime 8:00pm - 12 midnight..
    £7 £5 unwaged/cons.
  • Sunday, July 17, 2005
  • YAA ASANTEWAA CENTRE
  • LONDON WEST (MAP)
  • SHELDON BLACKMAN & FRIENDS PRESENTS - 
    THE 5TH MEMORIAL OF RAS SHORTY I @ YAA ASANTEWA ARTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE, 1 CHIPPENHAM MEWS W0 2AN
    - feat AMEN NOIR, TUGGS.T.A.R, SHELDON BLACKMAN, ENGINE ROOM, SKUNKIE, THE MIGHTY TIGER PLUS MORE
    £5 CONTRIBUTION. CHILDREN FREE!
    SHOWCASE 5-9PM
    PARTY FROM 9PM - LATE

  • Saturday, July 9, 2005
  • To be confirmed
  • WEMBLEY LONDON (MAP)
  • Triple Threat 
    (Tuggs.t.a.r / OneNess & Amen Noir) present / host the Uk Unsigned Poetry 2005 in association with SABA & Blackstarline.
    Price/Venue & contestants to be posted REAL soon. Stay Tuned!!!

  • Saturday, July 2, 2005
  • NEW INITIATIVES Willington Rd Clapham North
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • THE BIG 1! THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF BEST KEPT SECRET ( Amen Noir / ShakaRa / OneNess / shortMAN / Tuggs.t.a.r ) in an evening of exquisite spoken word, drama and song. Broken into 2 parts. PART 1: This is THE BEST KEPT SECRET & PART 2: BEST KEPT SECRET presents TUGGS.T.A.R FOR PRESIDENT. More details to follow. STAY TUNED!!!
  • Friday, July 1, 2005
  • VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
  • NORWICH (MAP)
  • More details shall follow
  • Friday, June 24, 2005
  • BEST KEPT SECRET RADIO INTERVIEW
  • JULY PROMOTION (MAP)
  • iNTERVIEW ON GAPradio - gapradio.com from 8pm-10pm
  • Friday, June 17, 2005
  • LUSH BAR 31 Jamestown Rd Camden NW1
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • AFTERGLOW - presents an evening of spoken Word & Song. Feat BEST KEPT SECRET. 8-11pm. £7/4 Cons
  • Saturday, June 11, 2005
  • RED GATE GALLERY BRIXTON
  • BRIXTON LONDON (MAP)
  • An evening of spoken word and acoustic presentation - feat- BEST KEPT SECRET / Roger Robinson & Byron Wallon
    8pm -2am
    £10
  • Monday, May 30, 2005
  • WEST INDIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 9 CLARENDON RD N8
  • HORNSEY LONDON (MAP)
  • AFRO HAIR & BEAUTY AFTERSHOWCASE - A Comedy & Poetry Special
    Feat - BEST KEPT SECRET / QUINCEY & more...
    Hosted by BEST KEPT SECRET's shortMAN
    From:7pm
    £10. more on door

  • Saturday, May 28, 2005
  • UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Duncan House High Rd Stratford
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY - An afternoon & evening of Edutainment, International speakers, Cultural marketplace and refreshments. Edutainment by BEST KEPT SECRET amoungst others. A celebration and Sankofa of Afrikan history, present & future.
    2-7pm £ FREE
  • Thursday, May 19, 2005
  • Luton University
  • LUTON (MAP)
  • A night of edutainment featuring BEST KEPT SECRET amoungst others
    7-11pm £? More details to follow
  • Saturday, May 14, 2005
  • D'JANOLOGY CITY ACADEMY
  • NOTTINGHAM (MAP)
  • AFRIKAN LIBERATION DAY - Nottingham Road, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG 7. Cultural forums with guest speakers, cultural stalls and cultural showcase feat - BEST KEPT SECRET
    from 3-9pm £FREE. Children welcome.

  • Wednesday, May 4, 2005
  • ION BAR
  • LADBROOKE GROVE (MAP)
  • AMEN NOIR @ ION BAR

    an evening of comedy & Spoken Word. 8 til Late

  • Monday, May 2, 2005
  • BAR ACADEMY N1 Centre16 Parkfield St N1
  • ISLINGTON (MAP)
  • BEST KEPT SECRET @ N1 Centre

    fundraiser - feat Linton Kwesi-Johnson. 7-11pm. entrance £8

  • Saturday, April 30, 2005
  • Hackney Empire Mare Street
  • HACKNEY (MAP)
  • BEST KEPT SECRET @ GENERATION

    an evening of Performance Poetry and wizardary wordplay. Come see Best Kept Secret, Deep Cobra & many more performing on the nite.
    £FREE. So tell somebody!!!!!!!

  • Thursday, April 21, 2005
  • ISOBAR Keyworth Street SE1
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • BEST KEPT SECRET @ EXPOSURE: an evening of Spoken Word & Music - feat FirstLove Musik. 7-11pm entrance £5

  • Tuesday, April 19, 2005
  • PLAN B Brixton High Street
  • BRIXTON (MAP)
  • BEST KEPT SECRET @ MIC CLUB

    an evening of Spoken Word/Rap/Vocals. 8pm til Late

  • Sunday, April 17, 2005
  • CORKS WINE BAR Bond St W1
  • LONDON (MAP)
  • AMEN NOIR @ Kojo's Comedy Club

    an evening of Spoken Word & Comedy. 7 till 12pm. £5 entrance


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