Spitalfields Music Festival 2026

1976 and All That with Gillian Moore


Discover what made our founding year such a pivotal time in culture

Sunday 28th June, 2pm

state51 Factory

The Great Heatwave. An economic crisis. The death of Benjamin Britten. The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy in the UK. And the founding year of Spitalfields Music Festival!

Broadcaster and writer Gillian Moore CBE delves into all things 1976. Joined on a panel by writer of ‘Punk’, Stephen Colegrave, and more tba, We’ll hear about the birth of punk, seismic shifts in the classical music world, and the global events that made 1976 such a defining year.

Speakers:
Gillian Moore CBE
Stephen Colegrave
more tba

This discovery day will take place from 2-5pm, including interactive sessions, panels, and breaks.

Book tickets

SUNDAY 28 JUNE
2:00 PM

Venue information

state51 Factory

8-10 Rhoda St
London
E2 7EF
United Kingdom

Underground & Overground

Shoreditch High Street Station (6 mins)
Hoxon Station (13 mins)
Walking times are given in brackets.

Buses

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