EAST LONDON • SECRET CONCERT • BYOB • BEER, BUBBLES & MINCE PIES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE • OPT IN SINGALONG CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Join DEBUT, creators of Airbnb's No.1 Music Experience, for their intimate and fun Secret Concert at the magical Shoreditch Treehouse
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One of London’s best kept secrets, DEBUT at Shoreditch Treehouse offers magnetic performances, time to chat to your favourite musicians and the chance to feel at home in the heart of London.
Launched in 2017, DEBUT have hosted over 80 sold out shows at Shoreditch Treehouse (a breathtakingly beautiful bohemian loft space), showcasing 200+ top level musicians through our intimate and fun Secret Concerts.
Crowned as Airbnb’s No.1 Music Experience and with 400 ★★★★★ reviews, it's an experience unlike any other.
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You'll be welcomed into Shoreditch Treehouse (a hidden bohemian loft space in the heart of London, dazzling with thousands of fairy lights and a Steinway grand concert piano) and invited by DEBUT’s friendly team to grab a seat.
Doors open at 7:30PM, before the music starts, pop your champagne (it's BYOB!), or head to the bar to buy mince pies, beer and bubbles. Our resident pianist, Sam Peña, will be playing fun improvised tunes on the piano (and taking requests) before the concert starts at 8PM. From there you'll be treated to performances from top-level musicians, alongside fun behind-the-scenes insights.
During the break, chat to the musicians, grab a selfie on the swing, or try our Steinway. It’s the perfect date night, way for lone rangers to meet new people, or excuse to bring together friends and family for a celebration.
TIMINGS
7:30 PM - Doors open (at street level)
8:00 PM - Concert Part I
8:45 PM - Interval
9:15 PM - Concert Part II
10:00 PM - Evening ends🔝 We’re on the 3rd floor (no lift access)
🪑 Chairs, stools & cushions (we can reserve you a seat, if needed)
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Part I 33'
Deck the hall - DEBUT Quartet a cappella 2’
Lizzie introduction 4’
Let it snow! Let it snow! - Emma, Lizzie & Sam 3’
Love in the Spring Breeze By Liu Le, arr. Kang Yang - Kang & Sam 6’
Jingle bell rock - DEBUT Quartet & Sam 2’
Sam’s Glorious Christmas Solo Mashup 4’
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence by Sakamoto Ryūichi - Kang 4.5‘
Audience Singalong - Silent Night - DEBUT Quartet & Kang 3'
La donna è mobile - Rigoletto by Verdi - Phillip & Sam 2’
O Holy Night - DEBUT Quartet & Sam 4’
Interval 30’
Part II 33.5’
Brindisi - La Traviata by Verdi - Lizzie, Phillip & Sam 3’
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - DEBUT Quartet & Sam (soprano descant) 3’
Mizgir's Aria - The Snow Maiden by Rimsy-Korsakov - Kieran & Sam 1.5’
Initial Heart form GuZheng concerto by Knight - Kang and Sam 6’
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) - Lizzie, Emma, Phillip & Sam 3’
Drunkard By Ji Ruan, arr. Kang Yang - Kang 4'
Carmen - Pres de remparts de Seville by Bizet - Emma & Sam 4’30
Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard - Phillip, Kieran & Sam 2.5'
Audience Singalong - The Twelve Days of Christmas - DEBUT Choir & Sam 4’
Audience Singalong - Hark! The heralds angels — Choir & Audience 3'
Check our our past events (at the bottom of our What’s On page) to see previous programmes.
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Design My Night Reviews
“What a wonderful experience, like being invited into a sublime private home and having an intimate performance just for you. I almost don’t want to share this experience, it was that good!” ★★★★★
“A fabulous and special evening. My husband said it was one of his favorite date nights yet! DEBUT’s event was intimate, friendly, eclectic and educational. Would love to return.” ★★★★★
“I love the concept! Beautiful space, warm welcome, superb musicians and an excellent MC. A great discovery! Thank you!” ★★★★★
“First-class performances in a stunning, intimate setting. Loved the casual banter with the performers, too. Highly recommended!” ★★★★★
“A fantastic evening and gem of an event and setting. Lizzie and all the artists were exceptional. The whole concert was friendly, engaging and inspiring. We will return from Cardiff!” ★★★★★
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Since launching in 2018 we’ve welcomed guests of all ages from around the world to our Secret Concerts, garnering over 400 ★★★★★ reviews.
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“Energetic & spine-tinglingly good shows” — The Nudge, The Definitive Insiders' Guide to London
Since our launch we’ve showcased over 200 top-level musicians, from rising talent to fully fledged stars. Every month we invite different guest musicians to join us and share their favourite music as well as fun behind-the-scenes insights. Each programme is curated by DEBUT to be diverse and engaging, bringing together music from across the ages from much loved classics and forgotten gems right up to the present day.
Singers TBC
Kang Yang GuZheng
Eleanor Garside soprano
Meriel Cunningham mezzo soprano
William Diggle - tenor
Kieran Rayner baritone
Lizzie Holmes soprano, host & founder
Sam Peña resident piano improviser
“Energetic & spine-tinglingly good shows”