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Live
Institute of Contemporary Arts
STARS:
An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey
13 April – 4 May 2023
MRS sits on a chair reading the newspaper. On the dinner table is an old style radio and a fishbowl. Behind her is a fridge. There are animated stars and galaxies on a dark blue backdrop
Theatre reimagined as a concept album on stage. Meet Mrs: an old lady who goes into outer space...in search of her own orgasm.
Lucinda Chua
Tue, 9 May 2023
The London-based artist's biggest headline show to date, celebrating her debut solo album YIAN.
minus one
Curated by HE4RTBROKEN
Thu, 11 May 2023
Unapologetically emotional music, a haven to the lone souls longing for a dancefloor to cry on. A night of performances and screenings turning the club into catharsis. With Munix + Amalcrossing, Philip FM, Liyo and more.
Between the Lines
13 – 21 May 2023
The annual festival returns, this time taking over the ICA Theatre and bringing together experimental and leftfield artists working in the UK and Ireland. A multi-weekender of interdisciplinary performances, with DJs, performance art, and more. 
Between the Lines
Nabihah Iqbal DREAMER Album Launch + t l k
Sat, 13 May 2023
Nabihah Iqbal stares at the camera, eyes closed. She has long hair and is wearing a flat cap.
Nabihah Iqbal returns with her long-awaited new album DREAMER, releasing on Ninja Tune, and premiering live at Between the Lines festival.
HMLTD
18 – 19 May 2023
The band play two shows in support of their second album The Worm, a concept album steeped in sci-fi and Old English mythology.
Between the Lines
Lafawndah + Happa + Maeve Moayedi
Sat, 20 May 2023
Lafawndah sits atop a fountain statue of a mythical beast, arms splayed out.
A night presenting innovation and resilience from the Iranian diaspora during a time of immense political turbulence in Iran.
Between the Lines
Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals + Brian Nasty
Sat, 20 May 2023
The experimental hip-hop duo from Baltimore that shook both the underground rap and neoclassical world.
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New Weird Éire: Acid Granny + Elaine Howley + Maïa Nunes
Sun, 21 May 2023
The band Acid Granny dressed in scattered clothes, with instruments and electronic gear dangling from a shopping trolley through the streets
This part of the festival highlights a burgeoning underground Irish scene.
Between the Lines
Pan Daijing + John Bence
Sun, 21 May 2023
Pan Daijing faces the camera, wearing a corduroy cap, with a piece of wheat between her lips
New works from two artists on the edge of sonic and narrative experimentation.
Daniel Blumberg presents GUT
Tue, 23 May 2023
Daniel Blumberg blows into a harmonica, shirtless, in the dark
The London-based musician and artist presents a new solo performance in an intimate live environment, led by soaring vocals and an exploratory palette of instruments.
bar italia
Thu, 25 May 2023
A blurry lofi image from behind of the band bar italia walking down a dark London street
The elusive London-based band perform a headline set in the Theatre. With releases on Dean Blunt’s World Music record label.
Liv.e
Fri, 26 May 2023
A close up of Liv.e's face, against a blue background
The Contemporary neo-soul artist performs a headline set with special guests.