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Where the students of today become the Gurus of tomorrow

2024 EVENTS

PERFORMANCES | WORKSHOPS | FESTIVALS

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Carnatic Vocal concert by Nithyasree Mahadevan

Sun 27 October | 6.00pm | £27/ £22/ £17 (£25/ £20 /£15 USE code BVB2024)
Kalaimamani Nithyasree Mahadevan is a prolific artist from a family of legendary Carnatic musicians, including D.K. Pattammal, D.K. Jayaraman, Palghat Mani Iyer, Lalitha Sivakumar, and Iswaran Sivakumar. In addition to being an outstanding Carnatic vocalist, she made her debut as a playback singer for films, invited by the renowned A.R. Rahman.
Don’t miss an enchanting evening of music by Nithyashree accompanied by Sri Balu Raguraman on Violin and Sri M. Balachandar on Mridangam.
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London Sath Sangham presents Isai Payanam by Dr Charulatha Mani 

Isai Payanam, renowned worldwide, blends Karnatik ragas with film music in a multilingual, pan-Indian style. Charulatha’s vocal mastery and insightful raga analysis make Karnatik music accessible to all.

Sat 19 October | Doors open 5.30pm| 6.00pm | £25/ £20/ £15 

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Sri Raghavendra Vaibhava & Guru Vandana

guru raghavendra vaibhava is a dance ballet portraying shri raghavendra swami's life through classical dance and storytelling. featuring top uk artists, it offers a spiritually enriching experience. also, enjoy guru vandana by rhythm raga, blending hindustani and carnatic music.

Sun 20 October | 5.30pm | £30 (VIP) / £20/ £15 (general) / £15 (kids & students)/ £60 (2adults, 2kids)

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Carnatic Vocal concert by Nithyasree Mahadevan 

The leading vocalist will be performing in London at Bhavan after a long time. Accompanied by Sri. Balu Raguraman on Violin and Sri. M Balachandar on Mridangam. Don't miss an evening of musical melody by the artist.

Sun 27 October | 6.00pm | £27/ £22/ £17 (£25/ £20 /£15 if booked using code BVB2024)

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Sunadalayam UK presents Britain to Bharat - A musical journey by Swaram

Join us this Diwali for a musical extravaganza by Swaram, a UK-based Indo-Western band of talented teens, at the UK’s premier venue for Indian arts, The Bhavan. They perform pure Indian music, fuse it with Western music, and much more. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets on The Bhavan’s website.

Sat 9 November | 6.00pm - 9.00pm | £15/ £12/ £8 (adults) /£12/ £10/ £6 (children under 16)

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RANG INTERNATIONAL KUCHIPUDI
FESTIVAL 2024

The festival will showcase 100 artists from the age of 4-65 years, newly Commissioned works by students of Ustad Bismillah Khan awardee, Guru Arunima Kumar from The Bhavan and AKDC, elderly contemporary dance artists from Counterpoint Dance led by Simona Scotto, the Natarang Group from Poland, young dancers from across Britain, including bursary and community artists with renowned live musicians.

Sun 17 Nov | 5.00pm - 7.30pm | £37/ £32 (£35/ £30 online code BVB2024)

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A glimpse into the activities and events of The Bhavan

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120
Classes a Week
23
Subjects
100+
concerts each year

OUR VISION

As the largest center for classical Indian arts and culture outside India, The Bhavan is committed to ensuring the rich artistic and cultural heritage of India is alive and available to all.

Aim high, see big, judge widely

Unique Performance Opportunities

From small ensembles and concerts to performing at the most prestigious venues in the UK, The Bhavan offers incomparable stage experience for performers at all levels.  There are even opportunities for international tours at the highest level. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS

The UK's top instructors with visiting guest teachers from around the World

PRACTICAL APPROACH

Our practical training courses are carefully structured to take you from complete beginner to advanced level in the shortest possible time. The only limitation is your dedication!

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Learning is more fun with friends, especially when it comes to performances and concerts. The Bhavan is as much about community spirit as it is individual progress. Come join us.

FOR YOUR CAREER

If you are a looking for professional level support then we have the highest qualified teachers in the UK.
Let The Bhavan help you reach higher than ever before.

Term Dates 2024/25

Timetable and Fees
Autumn Term : 14 September - 15 December 2024
Spring Term : 4 January - 17 April 2025
Summer Term : 26 April - 10 July 2025

THEORY EXAM : 12 & 13 July 2025
SUMMER SCHOOL : 19 July - 10 August 2025

DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS 2024/25

DEADLINE: Avail yearly fee payment by 13 October 2024
REQUIREMENTS: Attending exams requires minimum 60% attendance in an academic year.
 All classes have a minimum age requirement of 8  years.
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KIND WORDS FROM OUR STUDENTS...  :)

"This short course reminded us how versatile guruji’s knowledge is. Not only did we learn the scales and their names in Western and South Indian music, but the compositions he carefully selected from his own compositions and his gurus’, we could see the different styles of music while using the same scale. Having a fellow student who played different instrument than sitar was a new experience for me." 

RAMA
Sitar Short COurse
2021
"Summer School has given students a fantastic opportunity to really absorb and engage with something that they love, something that is very much part of their soul. Dance has fantastic health benefits, from a physical and also a mental health and well-being perspective. There couldn't be a more apt time for people to be doing what makes them sane and what makes them happy in this quarantine world."

LaksHmi
Bharatanatyam Summer School
2020
"The creativeness that you guys are coming out with to help your students, like they can practice in their square yard and do what they need to do is fantastic. Normally we are all practising together and we get to feel Guruji's groove. Being able to get that across online, from the student's point of view, to come from nothing and that emptiness to having that for our mental health and having that relationship of 'you can improve' is fantastic."
Deeptarka
 Tabla Summer School
2020

Thank you to our Sponsors

The work of The Bhavan would not be possible without the support of our many sponsors and donors. 

If you would like to help The Bhavan bring Indian cultural activities further in to the community then please visit our Sponsor Page:
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Our gratitude to The Kamini and Vindi Banga Family trust for their support and sponsorship of our much loved annual
Ravi Shankar Memorial Concert Series.