Win tickets to my one man show Ministry of Mouth, May 22, London!
SHLOMO: MINISTRY OF MOUTH
22 MAY 19:30 // London Wonderground, Southbank Centre // TICKETS
5 JUN 21:30 // London Wonderground, Southbank Centre // TICKETS
12 JUN 20:00 // North Wall Arts Centre // Oxford TICKETS
19 JUN 19:30 // London Wonderground, Southbank Centre // TICKETS
10 JUL 20:00 // Bristol Old Vic // TICKETS
Right now I’m writing tunes for my new one-man theatre show Ministry of Mouth.
Expect more beats, loops and polite conversation and even become part of the show as I break down the elements of my magical musical world. I can’t tell you much about it yet, but I can ensure that the very limits of the human voice will be pushed to new extremes.
WIN TWO TICKETS FOR MAY 22ND IN LONDON:
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, fear not for you can WIN TWO TICKETS to the first night, Tues 22 May, simply by answering the following questions:
Click here if the questions did not appear.
NB. This competition closes at 9am on Fri 18 May.
The Mouthtronica EP – name your price!
I made this EP last year to coincide with my first one man show Mouthtronica.
To celebrate the announcement of my new one man show, Ministry of Mouth, I’ve decided to put the EP out as Name Your Price, which means yes you can download it for free if that’s what you think it’s worth!
The Mouthtronica EP by Shlomo: You can name your price on bandcamp, buy it on Amazon, or iTunes or listen on Spotify.
SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE…FOR KIDS!
SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE…FOR KIDS!
5 – 8th JUNE 2012 15:00
and 7 – 10th AUG 2012 15:00
at the London Wonderground, Southbank Centre.
Under 2′s Go Free! BUY TICKETS
Hi kids! Roll up for a beatbox adventure like no other! I, Shlomo, your sonic superhero, invite you to become one of my sidekicks as I show you how to create a world of funny sound effects, brilliant noises and cool music, all made using just your mouth!
‘He’s like a one-man Hollywood film soundtrack’ The Times
Duration approximately 60 minutes. Suitable for anyone aged 1 to 101!
Shlomo & the Lip Factory at Garforth Arts Festival, July 7 2012
Shlomo and the Lip Factory
Garforth Arts Festival, Leeds, July 7 2012
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My 7 piece vocal project Shlomo and the Lip Factory will be performing at Garforth Arts Festival alongside Saw Doctors, Nitin Sawhney, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers and more. Be there or be round.
Shlomo live on Larmer Tree Festival mainstage, 14 Jul 2012
LARMER TREE FESTIVAL
11th-15th July 2012, TICKETS
I’m dead excited to be performing on the main stage at Larmer Tree Festival this year. See you there 
My new one man show: Ministry of Mouth
SHLOMO: MINISTRY OF MOUTH
22 MAY 19:30,London Wonderground, Southbank Centre. TICKETS
5 JUN 21:30, London Wonderground, Southbank Centre. TICKETS
12 JUN 20:00, North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford TICKETS
19 JUN 19:30, London Wonderground, Southbank Centre. TICKETS
10 JUL 20:00, Bristol Old Vic, TICKETS
Exciting news folks, I’m soon to be starting work on a new one man theatre show, entitled ‘Ministry of Mouth’. Expect even more beats, loops and polite conversation and even become part of the show as I break down the elements of my magical musical world. The very limits of the human voice will be pushed to new extremes, and you’ll get to hear some new songs as as well!
I’ll be playing a few one off shows and will soon be announcing a limited Edinburgh run. Come and join in the fun!
Return of the Beatbox Concerto, The Hague Holland, Apr 20 2012
Fri 20 April 2012 20:15
Concerto for Beatboxer and Orchestra, with Hague Philharmonic Orchestra
Paard van Troje, The Hague, Holland
More info / tickets
I’m rather excited to announce that Anna Meredith’s Concerto for Beatboxer and Orchestra is back! I’ll be appearing once again as the soloist, alongside the Hague Philarmonica Orchestra.
Last time I performed this piece it took an entire month of full time study for me to learn it. I need to get practising!
Check out the video of the premiere London performance back in 2010:
Watch on Vimeo
Shlomo live at Voices: Accapella Festival, Liverpool, March 17 2012
Shlomo in Concert
Saturday 17 March, 8pm
The Black-E, 1 Great George Street, Liverpool
Tickets: 0151 702 5324 // www.senseofsound.net
I’m delighted to be performing and giving a workshop as part of Voices: Accapella Festival, Liverpool, organised by the amazing folk at Sense of Sound.
The Vocal Orchestra 7 week London run at E4 Udderbelly, Southbank Centre
THE VOCAL ORCHESTRA – created by Shlomo
9 APRIL – 27 MAY, E4 Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre
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I’m super excited to announce the new show that I am directing – The Vocal Orchestra runs for 7 weeks at the now legendary E4 Udderbelly at Southbank Centre in London.
I’ve found 7 of the most incredibly talented vocalists on this planet and weaved their unique vocal superpowers together into an intricate, fun and seriously uplifting show.
Check out this little teaser video:
Find out more and BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://thevocalorchestra.com.
Win a DVD of “The Beatbox Choir” documentary
To celebrate the YouTube release of the award winning 2007 documentary “The Beatbox Choir” we are giving away 5 copies of the film on DVD, with original artwork from Eleanor Meredith.
To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is
a) follow me on twitter and
b) Click this link to tweet the following before 5pm on 17 January 2012:
“Here’s how to win a DVD of award winning documentary “The Beatbox Choir” about @Shlomo and @swinglesingers: http://bit.ly/Ak77VO #freestuff” Tweet
That’s it!
Don’t forget you can watch the film online in full right here.
The Lip Factory EP out now! Name Your Price!
Exciting news! My new band “Shlomo and the Lip Factory” have completed our first EP! It is out on Monday 31 October and you can download the album here at a price of your choice. It’s also available through iTunes, Amazon MP3 and many other download stores.
The three tracks on this EP are original all-vocal songs that I wrote for the group:
Credits:
All tracks written, arranged and recorded by Shlomo.
“Got Your Mind” was co-written with M. Kahn
The Lip Factory are:
Shlomo
Claudia Georgette
Alyusha Chagrin
Triple B aka Billy Benjamin Boothroyd
Testament
Matthew Featherstone
Mixed by Sam Jones at Band on the Wall Studios, Manchester
Artwork by Rebecca Emery onesugarplease.co.uk
Win tickets to Shlomo’s Mouthtronica in London, Dec 13-15 2011
SHLOMO: Mouthtronica
Purcell Room at Southbank Centre
Tuesday 13 December 2011 – Thursday 15 December 2011, 7.45pm
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I’m knee deep in preparations for my one-man theatre show Mouthtronica running at London’s Southbank Centre for three nights on December 13-15 2011. I haven’t done the show since Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it was completely sold out for 4 weeks, got 5 star reviews and was nominated for an award. No pressure then!
It’s a really fun show where I tell the story of how I became a beatboxer. And make lots of very loud bass music using only my voice. And perform a spontaneous collaboration with a different guest musician each night. It’s gonna be ace.
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, fear not for you can WIN TWO TICKETS for a night of your choice.
All you have to do is watch this video, and answer the questions below by 5pm on Monday 5 December.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED but you can still buy tickets HERE.
Mouthtronica London Run at Southbank Centre, December 13-15 2011
SHLOMO: Mouthtronica
Purcell Room at Southbank Centre
Tuesday 13 December 2011 – Thursday 15 December 2011, 7.45pm
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I’m delighted to announce a three night run of my one-man show Mouthtronica at London’s famous Southank Centre. Come and spend an evening listening to me making loud beatbox sounds and polite conversation as I take you on a journey through my life as a beatboxer. Warning, may contain extremely heavy vocal beats, mammoth mouth breaks and bad-ass throat bass.
Shlomo mainstage headline at Hedsor Festival, 17 Sep 2011
Hedsor Festival at Hedsor House
Date / Saturday, 17 September 2011
Time / 5pm – 11am
Venue / Hedsor House / Hedsor Park, Taplow, Bucks
Cost / £55 – £80
BUY TICKETS: www.hedsor2011.com
FACEBOOK EVENT: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199202063451935
Line-up /
SHLOMO
**JOE DRISCOLL** Now Confirmed
LEFT STEP BAND
5 CENT THEATRE
ROCKETEERS
kaya BAND
DJ NICO
DJ ANON
Hedsor 2011 is ready to go! A one-night music extravaganza all in aid of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) at the celebrity venue Hedsor House, just 30 minutes from London.
On Saturday 17th September 2011 from 5pm guests will arrive for the ultimate End of Summer party. Set on the lawns of Hedsor House, the one-night festival will be one unforgettable night.
Hedsor 2011 is delighted to announce an incredible music line up presented by Lyrix Organix, one of Glastonbury Festival’s leading producers. We are delighted to announce our headline act, Shlomo. The lineup also includes the indie sounds of Rocketeer and 5 Cent Theatre to the charismatic Hip Hop of Natty Defcon and blistering soul from Aina, to the Latin Ska Hip Hop of Left Step Band.
Not only is Shlomo performing solo, he will also create wild impro collaborations with many of the other acts during the night. On the decks, straight from Glastonbury and France we have the incredible DJ Anon and DJ Nico D. Further acts to follow including a surprise headline act!
Included in the ticket price is:
- All food, alcoholic and soft drinks all night
- Access to all music and entertainment
- Grounds pass Saturday 17th September 5.00pm – 18th September 13.00pm
- Detox drink in the morning
- Camping area
- Free Car parking
Hedsor 2011 is proud to continue our support of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and every penny raised will go to their emergency programmes throughout the world. MSF is one of the leading charities helping with the East Africa Famine currently and was one of the first charities into Misrata and Fukushima. The inaugural Hedsor 2009 raised enough to vaccinate over 72,500 children against measles, protecting them from a disease that kills over 190,000 children each year, and this year we plan to smash that target.
HEDSOR 2011 – IN AID OF MSF from Hedsor House on Vimeo.
Shlomo and the Lip Factory at Belfast Festival, 20 Oct 2011
Yay! Another gig for my new band ‘Shlomo and the Lip Factory’. It’s a super tight ensemble of 7 beatboxers and jazz singers and it’s not to be missed. We love Belfast. Plus this is on my birthday.
Shlomo and the Lip Factory
Mandella Hall, Belfast
20 Oct 2011 7:30PM
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Special Shlomo and Michael Winslow collab show this Tuesday, Udderbelly
OLD SKOOL MEETS NEW SKOOL
Two men. Two Mouths. Two Mics.
For one night only, witness what happens when Old Skool meets New Skool
in this totally unique collaboration. World Loop Station champion Shlomo
(“Master of the fine art of beatboxing” Independent) and Police
Academy’s master of voices Michael Winslow (“His lightning wit and
timing are impeccable” British Theatre Guide) embark on a mash-up of
monumental proportions.
23 AUG 2011 23:15
UDDERBELLY’S PASTURE
£15.00
BUY TICKETS: https://underbelly.co.uk/old-skool-meets-new-skool
This is SO EXCITING!!!!
My new vocal project: Shlomo and the Lip Factory, London Union Chapel, Oct 28
Mean Fiddler and The Jazz Cafe presents:
SHLOMO AND THE LIP FACTORY
Friday 28th October 2011
Doors: 7:00 pm
Price: £15.50 adv + booking fee
Entry: Under 16s accompanied by an adult
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Seriously exciting news people!
My new vocal project “Shlomo and the Lip Factory” will be unleashed at a special London show at the beautiful Union Chapel in Islington. It’s an all-vocal band of 7 brilliant beatboxers and jazz singers. We will be releasing a new EP and performing the tracks live.
Don’t miss it!
Shlo on Radio 1′s Fun and Filth Cabaret at Edinburgh Festival, 18 Aug 2011
On Thursday 18th August at around 22:45 I’m going to be appearing on BBC Radio 1′s Fun and Filth Cabaret with Scott Mills and Nick Grimshaw live from the Edinburgh Festival. I’m going to be doing a solo spot and also a collaboration with a secret but very exciting star artist
You can listen or watch live online or by pressing the Red Button on any BBC TV channel.
Shlo on BBC Radio 2 Arts Show, Live from Edinburgh, 12 Aug 2011
BBC – The Radio 2 Arts Show, Live from Edinburgh with Penny Smith and Sarah Millican
Catch me chatting and performing live from 22:00-00:00 on Friday 12 Aug 2011 on the BBC Radio 2 Arts Show with with Penny Smith and Sarah Millican. I should be on around 22:30 but if you miss it you can listen again here.
Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra at Greenwich Summer Sessions, 31 July 2011
SONGS IN THE KEY OF LONDON CURATED BY CHRIS DIFFORD
+ Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra
SUN 31/07/2011. Doors open at 17:30
Old Royal Naval College in West Gate, SE10 9NN
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We’ll be doing our last show as “Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra” on July 31st at the Greenwich Summer Sessions before I launch my new vocal project this Autumn. We are supporting “Songs in the Key of London” which is a special night of music put together by Chris Difford of Squeeze.
SHLOMO: MOUTHTRONICA AT EDINBURGH FRINGE Aug 4-29 2011
SHLOMO: MOUTHTRONICA
Aug 4-29 2011 @ Belly Dancer, Underbelly, Cowgate
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One man. One mouth. One mic. Taking the art of beat- boxing beyond gimmickry. A dazzling mix of story telling and high energy, genre-hopping, voice-box mashing from the 2011 World Loopstation Champion. ‘Jaw-droppingly good’ (Guardian).
Highly exciting news friends: my one man theatre show “Mouthtronica” will be running for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August! Come and join me for an evening of loud beatboxing and polite conversation. Once again I’ll be collaborating with a different artist each night, so any suggestions welcome!
Watch the live stream for Tuesday night’s Relay Loop Sessions from 8pm
Tuesday night’s Relay Loop Sessions is going to be a very special intimate gig trying out a new concept in live collaboration, featuring myself and a host of incredible acoustic acts, all to raise money and awareness for MSF’s Haiti campaign.
If you can’t make it to the Old Queen’s Head, you can watch (and donate!) online right here. The broadcast will start at 8pm BST on Tuesday 14 June 2011.
DJ Yoda & Shlomo @ Brixton Jamm, July 8 2011
DJ Yoda (DJ Set) and Shlomo (Live)
Friday, July 8 10pm-6am
at Jamm, Brixton
Over 18s Only. Tickets £10.00
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I don’t often accept gigs in clubs but seeing as it’s DJ Yoda, I thought why not… I’ll be doing a 1 hour continuous club set which will be a treat after all this theatrical touring
CANCELLED: Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra at Night and Day Festival, Leeds, 12 June 2011
NB THIS GIG HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE PROMOTERS> MESSAGE FROM THE PROMOTERS
Night and Day Festival
Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
Sun 12 Jun 2011, 11:00-20:00
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It’s always a treat to perform with the Vocal Orchestra, but this is gonna be a good’un! An outdoor gig at the beautiful Kirkstall Abbey in our favourite town of Leeds. Also appearing, Craig Charles’ Fantasy Funk Band, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, John Shuttleworth, Lucky Elephant and New World Steel Orchestra.
