upcoming wib events…
Saturday 7th November. 7.30pm
Live Music - Acoustic Anarchy
The next Acoustic Anarchy on 7th November sees a new act and a returning one on the bill. The Metatrons are a fuzzy riot pop band, they've been compared to Blondie meets Sonic Youth via My Bloody Valentine, a comparison they endorse. They will be an acoustic duo for this show, with vocals and guitar.
They are joined on the bill by Joe Bitter, writer and performer of direct punk rock songs that tell it how it is. Joe's performances have gone down well before so we know it will be good. Regular host Martin Howard completes the bill.
Doors at 7.30, music from 7.45.Suggested donation of £5. No one turned away for lack of funds.You can join the event here................................Thursday 19th November. 7.30pm
Live Music - Rueben & Gotxi Album Launch
Rueben & Gotxi are a London-based folk and soft rock duo who met busking on the city streets. Years of street performing helped shape their sound, blending rich harmonies and organic instrumentation into a distinctly modern take on vintage folk-rock. Continuing to build their audience from the ground up, the duo are focused on creating a genuine community through music and live performance. Their debut album, Chapter One: Dappled Light, is set for release on 20th November
Come hang out and celebrate the album release with us, and hear the first-ever live playthrough of Chapter 1: Dappled Light!
We're bringing the whole band for a special, intimate unplugged acoustic set, playing the songs from the album as if we were all sitting together in your living room.
And once the music's finished, we'll stick around for a few drinks, a chat, and a chance to hang out with everyone who's been part of this journey.
Can't wait to celebrate with you all! ❤️Tickets are available for £11.55 (including bank fees) and can be bought here.................................Saturday 21st November. 6.30pm
BRÅK - Musical Improv
wib are delighted to welcome back musicians Cath Roberts, Tom Ward and Colin Webster to the shop for another night of BRÅK. Once again they’ve teamed up with different guests to bring you an evening of improvised music.Cath Roberts and Alex Bonney
Colin Webster and Sam Andreae
Tom Ward and Dominic LashWaged (£8) and low waged/ unwaged (£5) tickets available in advance, which you can buy hereYou can join the event here.......................................Tuesday 24th November. 7.30pm
Live Music - Joseph Futak & SQUALL
Joseph Futak is a London based producer and artist, whose blend of indie folk quietly bridges the space between reflection, nostalgia, grief and the other spectres of human experience. His 2025 album 'Walking The Sea Wall' has a bleary eyed softness to it that recalls the moments between wake and sleep, past and present. While producing for many of London's most exciting acts, Joseph is preparing to release the follow up - titled "Real Thing", of which he will preview at waterintobeerSupport from Squall (Marika Tyler-Clark & Agathe Max)Tickets are available for £10.30 (waged) and £5.15 (low waged/ unwaged) here.
.......................................Thursday 26th November. 7.30pm
Live Music - Pick Me Radio
Presented by Pick Me Radio:
American folk music from Sean Pratt and Megan Siebe (Omaha, Nebraska)
Thursday 26th November 2026.
Waged (£10.30) and limited low waged/ unwaged (£5.15) tickets available. Bank Card Fees are included in price. Available here.
7.30pm-10pm
Entry is £10 on the door if any spaces left. Limited to thirty tickets.
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Saturday 28th November. 7pm
Live Music and Poetry- Muffy, Melissa Vardy and PREOST
Muffy, South London born, Isle of Wight raised, now South East London local, returns to waterintobeer on the 28th of November for a Saturday night of fun. Bringing you a stripped back set - just her, a guitar and some horrendously brutal songs about really specific scenarios. Prepare yourselves for girls night gossip including ripping into her exes, reminiscing on teenage romances and reliving horrendous nights out. She'll probably be wearing something obnoxious and will be singing songs you may or may not find funny.Joined by local artist, Melissa Vardy, who combines spoken word and comedy in a wildly entertaining mix that will leave you shouting for more. You might have to wait, though - she's mixed up her poems, lost an ending and is still trying to work out where she put her pint! She writes poems and parodies on a range of subjects including pubs, cheap airlines, hangovers, homophobia, serial killers and botox. What's not to like aye!Also performing is PREOST, a Manchester-based musician making triple-fried experimental pop, psychedelic folk and other nice sounds. Usually accompanied by a laptop and bagpipes, but tonight just an acoustic guitar. PREOST happens to be an extra special guest, as he is actually Muffy's brother - these two haven't had the chance to play a gig together in years, so you won't want to miss this.Join us from 7pm for a night of eclectic talent. Tickets are £5 on the door, but if you can, any extra donations are very welcome to help support the artists!Find all the artists on Instagram and discover more about them @muffy.music @melissavardyuk @preost__................................
Wednesday 2nd December. 7pm
Live Music - Print Preview Songwriter's Showcase
Ctrl P Studio present a monthly showcase of songwriter's new songs
Free Entry
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Thursday 3rd December. 7.30pm
Jazz in Brockley - Fraser Smith Trio
BLUE NOTE-INSPIRED BEBOP, BURNERS AND BALLADS FROM A HARD-SWINGING TENOR MAN.
Fraser Smith - tenor sax
Ozzy Duzenli - guitar
Simon Read - bassFraser Smith is a hard-swinging tenor man with a sound reminiscent of the golden ages of jazz, from 40s Kansas City through 60s New York. With an almost constant concert schedule and two recordings under his belt, he's already confirmed himself as one of the most compelling tenor saxophonists currently working in British jazz.
Instantly recognisable through his signature powerful approach and gritty sound, Smith combines the force and immediacy of the great rhythm and blues players with the detailed melodic language of bebop and hard bop. Illinois Jacquet is a defining influence, with Lester Young, Sonny Stitt, Wardell Gray and David "Fathead" Newman also important reference points.
"A tenor it isn't tough to like." The Times
"On stage, the musicianship is off the scale." The GuardianWaged (£12.50) and low waged/ unwaged (£6.25) tickets available here. Bank Card Fees are included in price.
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Sunday 6th December. 2pm
Homebrew Club
Join us for waterintobeer’s homebrew club. If you brew or are interested in starting brewing, come along with a beer for the group to share and give pointers. Don’t worry if you haven’t got anything ready or haven’t even started brewing yet; you’re more than welcome. The challenge for December is Christmas and collabs.
You can join the event here
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Wednesday 9th December. 7pm
Pub Quiz Night
The hardest quiz night in South East London returns!Join our hosts Jamie and Chris as they set some of the most mind boggling quiz questions you'll find this side of Only Connect!Get here for 7pm for 7.30pm prompt start.
Please email us to reserve a table
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