Pictured above: Owners of the Hulali Tiki Shack Anna and Tom during Hawaii Time on Saturday 8 August.
Highams Park has enjoyed an eclectic mix of local musical talent with al fresco pop-ups and events across the town centre throughout July and August, with performances continuing into September.
The Highams Park Season of Music kicked off on Saturday 4 July outside LFS interiors and Smile Avenue Café with the Melodica Moods trio, fronted by Highams Park Jazz Club’s very own Soner Ersen.
So far, residents and visitors have had the pleasure of listening to Summertime Cuban Rhythms at Yaz Restaurant, Melody & Mozzarella at Vino Tap and Cello Supreme on the Garden Café Terrace, and were transported to Hawaii with a Hawaii-themed event at the Hulali Tiki Shack, plus lots more lively pop-ups across the town centre.
Kirsty, General Manager of Vino Tap, said:
Summer Streets has been great for Highams Park. It’s been brilliant to see the community come out and support local musicians and businesses, particularly over the summer when trade can be a little quieter.
Councillor Chanté Johnson, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, said:
We want to support our high streets to keep them busy and thriving so local people can benefit. I want to thank the amazing businesses of Highams Park for hosting, all the Highams Park community groups, music groups, and musicians involved, and residents for supporting local businesses and helping make the Season of Music a success.
Pictured above: The Shirley Smart Gypsy Jazz Duo (Shirley Smart Cello and Sam Dunn Guitar) with Kirsty, General Manager of the Vino Tap.
This initiative is being funded through the Greater London Authority’s Summer Streets programme and delivered in partnership with Waltham Forest Council and community groups, including Highams Park Planning Group, Highams Park Jazz Club, Highams Park Business Group, Harmony E4 and Waltham Forest Music Society.
The Highams Park Season of Music aims to highlight and support the town centre al fresco food and beverage businesses, by connecting them to local music organisations and musicians, providing opportunities to musicians, exposure for town centre businesses and entertainment for residents and visitors.
The Highams Park Season of Music programme will continue to run throughout September, so there is still plenty of wonderful music to enjoy.
The September programme will be released soon, check out the Highams Park Season of Music programme for the most up-to-date schedule.