Arctic Circle
@arcticcircle.bsky.social
Music, Tea & Cake in a welcoming space. An event for all ages across London & Kent. Established April 2009. Celebrating 15 Years of Presence in 2024. Created by (Freelance! Producer) Ben Eshmade.
Who will you be presenting as part of YAH?
We will be teaming up again with our pal Pictish Trail and presenting three newer artists from his label, Lost Map. The label has this knack of working with some of the best people in the UK, musicians, artists, music lovers, and creators.
We will be teaming up again with our pal Pictish Trail and presenting three newer artists from his label, Lost Map. The label has this knack of working with some of the best people in the UK, musicians, artists, music lovers, and creators.
February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Who will you be presenting as part of YAH?
We will be teaming up again with our pal Pictish Trail and presenting three newer artists from his label, Lost Map. The label has this knack of working with some of the best people in the UK, musicians, artists, music lovers, and creators.
We will be teaming up again with our pal Pictish Trail and presenting three newer artists from his label, Lost Map. The label has this knack of working with some of the best people in the UK, musicians, artists, music lovers, and creators.
The Daylight Music series (originally born in Islington) has popped up in Faversham’s The Hot Tin and Cliftonville’s ARK and now Canterbury. I feel like there is more adventures to be had in this place we call home and maybe being involved with the festival will open a few more doors.
February 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
The Daylight Music series (originally born in Islington) has popped up in Faversham’s The Hot Tin and Cliftonville’s ARK and now Canterbury. I feel like there is more adventures to be had in this place we call home and maybe being involved with the festival will open a few more doors.
Could you introduce yourself?
Hello I’m Ben and I produce the Daylight Music series for nearly 17 years, over 400 Editions. We have presented this iconic weekend afternoon concert series, an event for all ages, in a room crammed full of music, tea and cake across London/Kent.
Hello I’m Ben and I produce the Daylight Music series for nearly 17 years, over 400 Editions. We have presented this iconic weekend afternoon concert series, an event for all ages, in a room crammed full of music, tea and cake across London/Kent.
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Could you introduce yourself?
Hello I’m Ben and I produce the Daylight Music series for nearly 17 years, over 400 Editions. We have presented this iconic weekend afternoon concert series, an event for all ages, in a room crammed full of music, tea and cake across London/Kent.
Hello I’m Ben and I produce the Daylight Music series for nearly 17 years, over 400 Editions. We have presented this iconic weekend afternoon concert series, an event for all ages, in a room crammed full of music, tea and cake across London/Kent.
A little 'You Are Here' interview...
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
A little 'You Are Here' interview...
It's Bandcamp Friday. If you'd like to support Daylight Music (we certainly needs lots of support after a year of funding rejections) then you couldn't go far wrong then investing in one of tea towel. Here is Ell Kendall with our first musical tea towel!
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/merchandise/...
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/merchandise/...
February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
It's Bandcamp Friday. If you'd like to support Daylight Music (we certainly needs lots of support after a year of funding rejections) then you couldn't go far wrong then investing in one of tea towel. Here is Ell Kendall with our first musical tea towel!
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/merchandise/...
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/merchandise/...
We've bringing Daylight Music to Day III. The other days are also rather amazing. Do join me!
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February 3, 2026 at 5:52 PM
We've bringing Daylight Music to Day III. The other days are also rather amazing. Do join me!
thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/you-a...
thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/you-a...
I thought I'd ask the internet who is Ben Eshmade this morning.
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I thought I'd ask the internet who is Ben Eshmade this morning.
From 14 years ago when I had a year-ish of making podcasts for the Southbank Centre and Barbican at the same time! Those were bonkers and brilliant times.
January 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
From 14 years ago when I had a year-ish of making podcasts for the Southbank Centre and Barbican at the same time! Those were bonkers and brilliant times.
This is our first announced show of the year with @haikusalut.bsky.social, Meg Morley on Saturday 28 March in St John's Leytonstone.
All the usual details. Midday to 2pm. PWYC entry (children free). Music, tea & cake in a welcoming space. An event for all ages. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
All the usual details. Midday to 2pm. PWYC entry (children free). Music, tea & cake in a welcoming space. An event for all ages. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
January 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM
This is our first announced show of the year with @haikusalut.bsky.social, Meg Morley on Saturday 28 March in St John's Leytonstone.
All the usual details. Midday to 2pm. PWYC entry (children free). Music, tea & cake in a welcoming space. An event for all ages. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
All the usual details. Midday to 2pm. PWYC entry (children free). Music, tea & cake in a welcoming space. An event for all ages. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
A New Year and a new event. We wanted to throw some positive musical energy into the universe to mark the beginning of 2026. We are very excited to welcome the ensemble @haikusalut.bsky.social back with a debut appearance from Meg Morley on 28.03 in Leytonstone.
www.tickettailor.com/events/arcti...
www.tickettailor.com/events/arcti...
January 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A New Year and a new event. We wanted to throw some positive musical energy into the universe to mark the beginning of 2026. We are very excited to welcome the ensemble @haikusalut.bsky.social back with a debut appearance from Meg Morley on 28.03 in Leytonstone.
www.tickettailor.com/events/arcti...
www.tickettailor.com/events/arcti...
The occasional reminder I created a dream orchestra/choir project that took nearly a decade to dream up ageofnotbelieving.greedbag.com/buy/rainbow-...
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The occasional reminder I created a dream orchestra/choir project that took nearly a decade to dream up ageofnotbelieving.greedbag.com/buy/rainbow-...
As 2026 approaches a reminder I'm a freelance penguin. My main focus is podcast producing and presenting, but I write (specialising in classical/post classical). I've done some incredible things, spoken to some incredible people and I'd love to work for you! www.daylightmusic.co.uk/beneshmade
December 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As 2026 approaches a reminder I'm a freelance penguin. My main focus is podcast producing and presenting, but I write (specialising in classical/post classical). I've done some incredible things, spoken to some incredible people and I'd love to work for you! www.daylightmusic.co.uk/beneshmade
Hey it's the 400th Edition of Daylight tomorrow. Join me in person in Islington or online. It will be warm, fuzzy and musically rich. Incredible food. Silly jokes. All the usual stuff.
Details: www.daylightmusic.co.uk/eventarchive... | Stream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvu...
Details: www.daylightmusic.co.uk/eventarchive... | Stream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvu...
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hey it's the 400th Edition of Daylight tomorrow. Join me in person in Islington or online. It will be warm, fuzzy and musically rich. Incredible food. Silly jokes. All the usual stuff.
Details: www.daylightmusic.co.uk/eventarchive... | Stream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvu...
Details: www.daylightmusic.co.uk/eventarchive... | Stream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nvu...
Trying to sell some Tea Towels. www.daylightmusic.co.uk/store
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Trying to sell some Tea Towels. www.daylightmusic.co.uk/store
Searching for a Christmas Miracle for my 16 year old live music series - Daylight Music. Thank you to all the anon secret santas who have supported so far. edge.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Searching for a Christmas Miracle for my 16 year old live music series - Daylight Music. Thank you to all the anon secret santas who have supported so far. edge.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
One week to our last Daylight of 2025. It could 'potentially' be the last one of the series. Here's why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wani...
Anyhow if you like (magical) music, (terrific) tea & (christmas iced) cake then join me in Islington (just 5 mins tube/overground) buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
Anyhow if you like (magical) music, (terrific) tea & (christmas iced) cake then join me in Islington (just 5 mins tube/overground) buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
One week to our last Daylight of 2025. It could 'potentially' be the last one of the series. Here's why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wani...
Anyhow if you like (magical) music, (terrific) tea & (christmas iced) cake then join me in Islington (just 5 mins tube/overground) buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
Anyhow if you like (magical) music, (terrific) tea & (christmas iced) cake then join me in Islington (just 5 mins tube/overground) buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
Meanwhile on the 13 December we celebrate the 400th Edition. I continue to explore options, but this could potentially be the last event of the series ever. So, it would be lovely to mark what we’ve experienced together, even if just one last time. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Meanwhile on the 13 December we celebrate the 400th Edition. I continue to explore options, but this could potentially be the last event of the series ever. So, it would be lovely to mark what we’ve experienced together, even if just one last time. buytickets.at/arcticcircle...
My live music series Daylight Music is in Crisis
At the end of November, I received what couldn’t be more devastating news. Our 3rd attempt at major arts funding was unsuccessful...
At the end of November, I received what couldn’t be more devastating news. Our 3rd attempt at major arts funding was unsuccessful...
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My live music series Daylight Music is in Crisis
At the end of November, I received what couldn’t be more devastating news. Our 3rd attempt at major arts funding was unsuccessful...
At the end of November, I received what couldn’t be more devastating news. Our 3rd attempt at major arts funding was unsuccessful...
For our 400th Edition we're inviting back artists who we feel are super special and the third of these is Adem.
Adem performed at Daylight Music in 2017 as a guest of Emily Barker and also stepped in last minute when illness prevented Adrian Crowley from performing at Kings Place.
Adem performed at Daylight Music in 2017 as a guest of Emily Barker and also stepped in last minute when illness prevented Adrian Crowley from performing at Kings Place.
December 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
For our 400th Edition we're inviting back artists who we feel are super special and the third of these is Adem.
Adem performed at Daylight Music in 2017 as a guest of Emily Barker and also stepped in last minute when illness prevented Adrian Crowley from performing at Kings Place.
Adem performed at Daylight Music in 2017 as a guest of Emily Barker and also stepped in last minute when illness prevented Adrian Crowley from performing at Kings Place.
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This will be her 6th performance since we began in 2009.
Discover her music: jomango.bandcamp.com
Join us on 13th: daylightmusic.co.uk
Discover her music: jomango.bandcamp.com
Join us on 13th: daylightmusic.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This will be her 6th performance since we began in 2009.
Discover her music: jomango.bandcamp.com
Join us on 13th: daylightmusic.co.uk
Discover her music: jomango.bandcamp.com
Join us on 13th: daylightmusic.co.uk
...the 2nd of these is Glasgow-based songwriter and instrumentalist Jo Mango.
She has filled the our stage so far with a murmuration of knitted birds, performed at a Eurovision edition and helped present Distant Voices, a project that explores crime, punishment + reintegration through songwriting.
She has filled the our stage so far with a murmuration of knitted birds, performed at a Eurovision edition and helped present Distant Voices, a project that explores crime, punishment + reintegration through songwriting.
November 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
...the 2nd of these is Glasgow-based songwriter and instrumentalist Jo Mango.
She has filled the our stage so far with a murmuration of knitted birds, performed at a Eurovision edition and helped present Distant Voices, a project that explores crime, punishment + reintegration through songwriting.
She has filled the our stage so far with a murmuration of knitted birds, performed at a Eurovision edition and helped present Distant Voices, a project that explores crime, punishment + reintegration through songwriting.
For our 400th Edition we're inviting back artists who we feel are super special and the first of these is NiCKY (PRAH).
The first time I heard them play live it really was an electric WOW moment. I mean you can virtually hear them singing by looking at these pictures from Cath Dupy at The Hot Tin.
The first time I heard them play live it really was an electric WOW moment. I mean you can virtually hear them singing by looking at these pictures from Cath Dupy at The Hot Tin.
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For our 400th Edition we're inviting back artists who we feel are super special and the first of these is NiCKY (PRAH).
The first time I heard them play live it really was an electric WOW moment. I mean you can virtually hear them singing by looking at these pictures from Cath Dupy at The Hot Tin.
The first time I heard them play live it really was an electric WOW moment. I mean you can virtually hear them singing by looking at these pictures from Cath Dupy at The Hot Tin.
With two weeks to go until our final event of 2025, we’d like to start to reveal the music and mince-pie-infused midwinter wonder which will unravel in front of us on this special Saturday afternoon in Islington...
November 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
With two weeks to go until our final event of 2025, we’d like to start to reveal the music and mince-pie-infused midwinter wonder which will unravel in front of us on this special Saturday afternoon in Islington...
Edition 46 - This transmission feature the music, sound and storytelling of Rural Tapes, Matt Bachmann, Seán Mac Erlaine & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Sone Institute, Ishaaq Aarkistra, Moontype, Bryan Senti, Bitchin Bajas and Claire Rousay.
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/radio/acmr46
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/radio/acmr46
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Edition 46 - This transmission feature the music, sound and storytelling of Rural Tapes, Matt Bachmann, Seán Mac Erlaine & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Sone Institute, Ishaaq Aarkistra, Moontype, Bryan Senti, Bitchin Bajas and Claire Rousay.
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/radio/acmr46
www.daylightmusic.co.uk/radio/acmr46