Founded in April 2010 by Jen Roberts, the Society produces exclusive, candlelit music nights for industry insiders and fans. Named after the cockney rhyming slang for 'tippers' - a word used in the music industry to represent 'about to break' artists - as well as the ‘hit’ music hall classic 'oh dem golden slippers', Golden Slippers is devoted to supporting major musical talent and providing live showcase & networking events in beautiful, candlelit and intimate settings. The specially invited audience regularly includes music industry leaders, critics, tastemakers and bloggers. Guests can enjoy a showcase of major talents ('tippers') that have in the past included The Civil Wars, Sam Smith, Laura Mvula, Lisa Marie Presley, KT Tunstall, John Grant, Liz Fraser, Daughter, Jake Bugg, Birdy, Mahalia, Nadine Shah, Michael Kiwanuka, Ed Harcourt, Lucy Rose, Dry The River, Luke Sital-Singh, Nick Mulvey, Kristina Train and many more. Current venues include: The Groucho Club, Century Club, Soho House and the Royal Albert Hall. New members are welcome and guest list requests should be emailed to Jen Roberts ([email protected]). Please include a brief introduction in your email. (More details on our guest list policy below.) Because of the limited capacity of the venues, guests are forewarned to arrive early. SERVICES
Society of the Golden Slippers also offers a bespoke service for labels and management companies looking to present their artists in exclusive London locations. We work with several private members clubs and historic venues, including the Freud Museum, and the Royal Albert Hall, to provide a stunning location for your showcase. We also offer live recording and events planning for private clients. Please email [email protected] to discuss your requirements. PRESS
Featured in the TOP 5 of Time Out's '101 best things to do in London'
"Not to be missed!" Warner Bros Records
"Great venue, great music" Virgin Records
"Always a special, intimate evening, Golden Slippers is the place where tastemakers rub up against raw talent and refined class." Neil Spencer, The Observer
"Live music and fizz is an excellent combination. Well, it's definitely one that works for the Society of the Golden Slippers... the members' club was packed full of creative types." Tatler
"Nights like these are diamonds in the rough. It's a rare and beautiful thing as a new musician to play to an open-eared, open-hearted audience." KT Tunstall
“A superb evening.'” Peter Culshaw, The Arts Desk
"London's best kept secret..." Clash Magazine
"One of London’s premiere singer-songwriter showcases." The Line of Best Fit
"...the most exclusive gig in town." For Folks Sake
"...it was a beautiful warm night filled with soul and talented musicians...I felt privileged to be a part of such a special night. Hats off to the Society of the Golden Slippers for hosting and to a trifecta of performances." Notion Magazine
Society of the Golden Slippers Alumni (in full)
Laura Mvula, KT Tunstall, Lucy Rose, Nick Mulvey, The Civil Wars, Lisa Marie Presley, Ed Harcourt, Sam Smith, Kristina Train, Jake Bugg, Charlie Cunningham, Ben Watt, Kathryn Williams, Sivu, The Rails, JP Cooper, Southern, Jamie N Commons, Luke Sital-Singh, Asgeir, Rhodes, Laura Doggett, Seafret, Lucy Claire, Sam Sparro, Denai Moore, Sophie Jamieson, Jake Isaac, Annie Eve, Catherine AD, Jesca Hoop, Bloom Twins, The Half Earth, Kimberley Anne, Nadine Shah, Eva Stone, Khushi, Tom Baxter, Norma Jean Martine, Karima Francis, Alani Charal, Rosie Carney, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Nicole Atkins, Samantha Crain, Gabriella Cilmi, Lotte Mullan, Holly Walker, Sadie Jemmett, Alva Leigh, Gabby Young, Benedict, Brother and Bones, Mara Carlyle, John Smith, Emily and the Woods, Edith Violet, Silences, Richard Judge, Lily Juniper, Georgie, Orlando Seale and the Swell, Neeve, Katie Sutherland, Daniel James, Swallow and the Wolf, Blue Rose Code, Lizbet Sempa, Rose Betts, Whinnie Williams, Spark, Steph Fraser, Abi Wade, The Bonfires, Roo Panes, Sam Beeton, Nico Cara, Sid Batham, The Ballina Whalers, Shannon Saunders, Tara Priya, Chloe Black, Mark Hole, Denison Witmer, Emily Baker, Raevennan Husbandes, Leslie Mendelson, Rozi Plain, Keston Cobblers’ Club, Blair Dunlop, Mary at Midnight, Dancing Years, Bitter Ruin, Iko, AMiTY, Sophie Ramsay, Gibson Bull, Violet, Charles Bruno, The Daydream Club, Israel Cannan, Bethia Beadman, Juan Zelada, Mahalia, Polly Paulusma, Jade Hopcroft, The Cornshed Sisters, Joe Banfi, Josh Kumra, Alexander Wolfe, Modeste, Alice Jemima, Revere, Ana Silvera, Rob Bravery, I Am Harlequin, Peter & Kerry, Hyperpotamus, Amore, Jake Mattison, RAMS’ Pocket Radio, Thomas J Speight, Matthew & the Atlas and Snorri Helgason.
**THE GUEST LIST**
Our guest list is free but very limited. Priority remains with society regulars, club members and music/media professionals. Requests should be emailed to the address below. If you are unknown to us, please include a brief introduction in your email. Requests for the guest list always far outstrips capacity, so please do not be offended if we can't squeeze you in. Requests via text message or Facebook are not accepted. It is also worth knowing that artists have their own very limited guest lists for the events, so you might want to try their management team as an alternative option. Email: Jen - [email protected]
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