QUINTESSENTIALLY MARCH HOTLIST 03 / 2018 QUINTESSENTIALLY CONTENTS THEATRE & SHOWS EVENTS RESTAURANTS NIGHTLIFE ART SPORT BENEFITS TRAVEL MARCH HOTLIST THEATRE & SHOWS STEREOPHONICS 1 2nd & 3rd March, SSE Wembley Arena As one of Britain’s arguably best live bands, Stereophonics have been touring and performing to sell-out crowds across the globe since the late 1990s. They embark on a major UK arena tour in March 2018, following the release of their new album, Scream Above The Sounds. PAUL WELLER 2 3rd March, The 02 Arena After 40 years in the music business, Paul Weller is still putting out great new material and his 13th studio album, A Kind Revolution, has received heaps of critical acclaim. The album is supported by a UK Arena tour hitting The O2 on Saturday, March 3rd. Expect fans young and old; loyally gathered over the years from Paul’s solo career, going right back to The Jam, of course. RAG ‘N’ BONE MAN 3 8th March, Alexandra Palace Rag’n’Bone Man has been a prolific underground artist for several years, honing his ferociously good reputation as a live act, thanks to his guitar- wielding solo performances and searing vocals. In 2014, he released an EP called Wolves, through an independent label, and followed that up with another EP, Disfigured, in 2015. His first hit single, Human, came out in July 2016 and was followed by a debut album in March 2017. In December 2016, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man was named the BRITS Critics Choice winner for 2017. PALOMA FAITH 4 14th March, The 02 Arena Paloma Faith joins Adele in being the only two female artists to have seen their last three albums go double platinum in the UK. Paloma is touring to support her new album, The Architect, which includes the hit single ‘Crybaby’. She will be wowing the crowds, as she always does, on Wednesday 14th March 2018. BACK TO CONTENTS THEATRE & SHOWS KASABIAN 5 24th March, Royal Albert Hall Kasabian return to the Hall for the fourth time to continue their incredible support for Teenage Cancer Trust. The band, which first performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2007, released their sixth studio album, the chart-topping For Crying Out Loud, in 2017. CHICAGO THEATRE PRODUCTION 6 26th March, Phoenix Theatre Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr will be making his British stage debut this spring, as smooth-talking lawyer Billy Flynn, in the multi award-winning Chicago, in London’s West End. The show is based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins; book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. As the winner of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy, it will open at the Phoenix Theatre on Monday 26th March. FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS SING “FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS” TOUR 7 29th & 30th March, The 02 Arena Chambers Touring and Metropolis Music presents the New Zealand comedy duo: Flight Of The Conchords, with their first UK & Irish headlining tour in over seven years. Due to phenomenal demand, the duo added more dates to their massive, upcoming 2018 arena tour. The comedy folk duo, comprised of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, always perform to packed houses and saw the initial run of their dates sell out in minutes. BACK TO CONTENTS EVENTS THE SCHOOL OF COOKERY AT THE GARDEN HOUSE, BEAVERBROOK 1 Every Wednesday and Saturday in 2018, Beaverbrook, Surrey This is a newly launched programme at Beaverbrook featuring an in-house team of exceptional chefs offering a variety of courses, inspired by their experience and Beaverbrook’s restaurant menus. Master the art of sushi making, pasta from scratch, chocolate work and how to cook steak or game. All Ingredients used are fresh and locally sourced, with some of the herbs and vegetables grown on the Beaverbrook Estate by Head Gardener Elliott Beveridge. Test your cooking skills, while learning from some of the best experts in the world of food for a delicious meal at the end of your lesson. DINING WITH THE STARS 2018 2 6th March, LSO St Luke’s London Dining with the Stars is a unique fine dining experience, which sees four Michelin-starred chefs cooking a mouth-watering course each to raise funds for Bobby Moore Fund’s bowel cancer charity. The two hundred guests will be treated to performances from a well-known comedian and a musical act. The line-up of chefs this year includes Tom Sellers of Restaurant Story, Michael O’Hare of The Man Behind the Curtain and Tommy Banks of The Black Swan. The evening will include a drinks reception, a four-course meal and a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the chefs at work. QVENTURES PITCH EVENT & NETWORKING DRINKS 3 7th March, St James’s Quintessentially’s Venture Capital Investment Club hosts an evening of presentations where up to five of their most recent investment opportunities are showcased to members, followed by a drinks reception for networking with like-minded guests. Capital at risk. QVentures is a trading name of Quintessentially Ventures Limited, which is an Appointed Representative of Resolution Compliance Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 574048). QUINTESSENTIALLY ANNUAL WINE PORTFOLIO TASTING 2018 4 8th March, The Westbury Hotel For this tasting, we have hand selected a group of smaller, family-owned wineries that produce wines imbued with a true sense of identity. At this event, we will be showcasing a selection of over 100 wines from around the world, including the new, exciting producers which perfectly complement our existing portfolio. Several of our brilliant winemakers will also be on hand to talk through their wines. BACK TO CONTENTS EVENTS HAPPINESS & WORK CULTURE WITH AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP 5 EMEA VICE PRESIDENT OF TWITTER 6 IN AID OF THE NSPCC BRUCE DAISLEY 8th March, Sexy Fish 8th March, Chandos House At this special evening in aid of the NSPCC footballs Harry Redknapp will host 25 guests for a night of entertainment Be part of an exclusive audience and hear Bruce Daisley and hospitality at Mayfair’s, Sexy Fish. Guests will enjoy a share his many experiences, including his vital role in champagne reception, tasting menu with drinks and take part developing Twitter’s presence and impact across the in an “off the record” Q&A with Harry fielding questions about EMEA, and running the top Business podcast, Eat Sleep his life in football. Presenter, Kelly Cates will assist guests to Work Repeat. Join Quintessentially for a fascinating hear some terrific stories, anecdotes and opinions from one of talk on the impact of digital social interaction and how the games true characters. it shapes our world, and grab the chance to put your questions to one of the leading minds in the industry. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BADA 2018 7 WITH BAZAAR 8 14th – 20th March, Duke of York Square 8th March, Café Royal For over 25 years, the BADA fair has been the spring “Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice calendar highlight for the fine art, design and antiques cannot be denied.” Millicent Fawcett community, showcasing beautiful objects of outstanding A century since women first won the right to vote in the quality from 100 of the UK’s finest dealers. UK, the words of suffragist and campaigner Millicent Fawcett seem more relevant than ever. In homage to her The week-long event offers collectors, curators, art enduring legacy, join Bazaar at Work on International professionals and interior designers from across the world, Women’s Day, for an exclusive champagne reception and the chance to meet BADA dealers, benefit from their extensive dinner. Speakers include the Turner Prize-winning artist expertise and purchase exceptional pieces of traditional, Gillian Wearing, the artist behind Parliament Square’s modern and contemporary art and antiques. Fawcett statue, as well as the campaigner Caroline Criado Perez whose efforts led to Jane Austen’s face featuring on the £10 note, Detective Superintendent Tor Garnett who’s the co-founder of Police Now, and Bazaar’s editor-in-chief, Justine Picardie. BACK TO CONTENTS EVENTS QUINTESSENTIALLY FINE WINE DINNER SERIES 9 15th March, Postillion Room of the Langham London We begin our series celebrating the finest in aged Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux, including wines from Château Lafite Rothschild, Haut Brion, and others. To complement the wines there will be an exquisite menu, devised by none other than two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr., who delivers elegant, traditional French cuisine using masterful, modern techniques. From diver-caught scallops to hand- selected truffles, this series of dinners is a veritable feast for ‘gourmands’. QVENTURES AND TODD RUPPERT PRESENT: THE US VC MARKET 10 15th March, St James’s Quintessentially’s Venture Capital Investment Club hosts a presentation on the US VC Market with Todd Ruppert, Founder and CEO of Ruppert International. Todd has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, and his firm’s diverse field of interests include: education, disruptive technologies, publishing, arts, entertainment, strategy and consulting. This is part of a monthly series of educational talks hosted by QVentures. Capital at risk. QVentures is the trading name of Quintessentially Ventures Limited, which is an Appointed Representative of Resolution Compliance Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 574048). EXPLORING BURGUNDY WITH MATTHEW HUDSON 11 22nd March, 29 Portland Place Discover the complex region of Burgundy, home to the most desirable and collectible wines in the world. Learn about its appellations, grapes, terroirs, key Domaines, and the winemaking trade. Hosted by former Course Leader for the Foundation Degree in Wine Business at Plumpton College and Lecturer in Wine Business, Matthew Hudson, who has over 35 years’ experience in the industry.