SOAS Concert Series 2025/26 artists announced
The SOAS Concert Series has returned with events for the first semester of the 2025/26 academic year.
Showcasing music from around the world, the series features an array of both international legends and up and coming talent. Speaking on the forthcoming events, Concert Series Music Outreach Officer Georgie Pope said:
“We’re thrilled to unveil the Semester 1 programme for the SOAS Concert Series – a bold, joyful celebration of musical innovation and global artistry.
From the poetic soundscapes of Merlyn Driver to the electrifying (and first ever!) collaboration between The Tapi Project and The Third Orchestra, this season invites audiences to experience music as a powerful space for connection, experimentation and exchange.”
This autumn and winter semester, musicians include:
Merlyn Driver - 24 September
Singer-songwriter Merlyn Driver will be playing songs from his debut album; It Was Also Sometimes Daylight, which is set for release in October 2025. Merlyn's influences draw from folk music, as well as other global and contemporary influences to create a meditative atmosphere that reflects on life, memory, and our connection to nature. Merlyn Driver: It was also sometimes daylight – 24 September 2025
Rokia Koné and Boubacar Samaké – 26 September
Rokia Koné, one of Mali’s most renowned vocalists and member of the supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique, will share the stage with fellow musician Boubacar Samaké - perform songs from the Bamana musical tradition. Rokia Koné and Boubacar Samaké – 26 September 2025
Bloomsbury Festival 2025: The Third-I – 18 October
As part of this year’s Bloomsbury Festival, SOAS will welcome the collaborative efforts of the Indian band, The Tapi Project and the London-based Third Orchestra. Entitled The Third-I, the performance will also feature SOAS performance students and artists from Tomorrow’s Warriors. The Third-I: Tapi project meets the Third Orchestra - 18 October 2025
Suzemeno Tears – 26 November
Suzemeno Tears, a musical duo formed by Agatha and Miyuki Sato will bring a new blend of traditional Japanese folk music to SOAS – with inspiration from the Kansai region of Japan, Bulgaria, Brazil and the UK. Suzemeno Tears – 26 November 2025
MT24: Making Tracks – 10 December
The ensemble group comprised of Shohret Nur from Kashgar, Nina Harries from England, Christian Mohr Levisen from Denmark and Anna McLuckie from Scotland, MT24 will delve into their influences for an evening of creativity. MT24: Making Tracks - 10 December
Further information can be found by visiting the SOAS Concert Series page.
