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Time Out
09-06-2025
- General
- Time Out
This beloved Hackney venue is at risk of closure
The Bath House in Hackney Wick could be forced to close following a Hackney Council decision to end its lease. Sat inside the restored Victorian baths at 80 Eastway, the multi-use, not-for-profit space is a regular host of one of Time Out's top nights out in London, Giant Steps. But it's a lot more than that. The Bath House is home to a cafe, bar and multiple events spaces and studios where people go for things like community-led life drawing classes, ice bath sessions, craft workshops and live music of almost every kind. It describes itself as 'a local institution, fuelled by care and collectivism'. Now, the Bath House has launched a petition calling on local leaders to intervene in the council's plan. It says that it was made without due process. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bath House (@ On its website, the Bath House wrote: 'This is about more than a building—it's about who gets to shape our cities. The Bath House stands as a living model of what's possible when local people are empowered to lead: a self-sustaining civic hub generating not just public benefit, but deep social wealth.' At the time of writing, the petition has gathered nearly 4,000 signatures. One signatory said 'I regularly come to London from Oxford just for the ecstatic dances at the Bath House. This community saved me and is a wonderful, healing, fantastic gem,' while another commented 'I can't imagine life without this space. It's been a home and a family for years now. It's an incredibly special places is so central to so many of our community'.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Montreal school's inclusive playground a model for outdoor play — and a push joy
A new courtyard at Giant Steps Montreal is showing how inclusive playground design can benefit all children, not just those on the autism spectrum.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Varijashree Venugopal performs at International Jazz Day function in Abu Dhabi
John Beasley, Varijashree, Emmet Cohen, John Patitucci, Kendrick Scott Vari with Arturo Sandoval Musician Varijashree Venugopal performed at the closing ceremony of the All-Star Global Concerts in Abu Dhabi on April 30, International Jazz Day 2025 . The Grammy-nominated artiste became one of the few Indian artistes to perform at this event, sharing the stage with some of the biggest legends in jazz 2025 edition featured a notable lineup of jazz artists, including John McLaughlin, Arturo Sandoval, Kenny Barron, Marcus Miller, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Herbie joined these musicians for the celebration of jazz as a unifying art her performance, Varijashree presented her interpretation of John Coltrane's Giant Steps, incorporating Indian Sargam. This blend of jazz harmony and Indian classical vocal techniques showcased her unique musical approach. She also contributed to the finale, performing a Kannada verse in Herbie Hancock's rendition of John Lennon's on the experience, Varijashree said, "Performing at International Jazz Day Abu Dhabi 2025 was a great honour. Sharing the stage with such talented musicians and presenting a bit of India's musical sound was a wonderful experience. It highlights how music can connect different cultures." Varijashree Venugopal, known for her Carnatic roots and innovative fusion of Indian and global music, has gained international recognition as a singer, flautist, and composer.
