East London is set to welcome a new 55,000 sq ft venue entitled The Beams, which will open on October 1 in the heart of the Docklands area.
Housed in a warehouse that was part of the Tate & Lyle factory complex, The Beams is spread over 55,000 sq feet of indoor and outdoor spaces that will act as a ‘testbed for culture in all its forms’. Hosting up to three rooms, Broadwick Live and LWE, are set to co-promote 12 shows over 12 consecutive Saturdays from October 1 and running through to December 17.
Ajay Jayaram, director of music, Broadwick Live Group, commented: “We’re excited to finally announce our inaugural music programme at The Beams, in collaboration with LWE. The partnership of two of London’s foremost promoters and musical curators, feels truly significant as it is a reunion of the ambitious team who launched Printworks London.
“Musically, we will lean into the partnership, programming an eclectic series of day to night events over twelve consecutive Saturdays - October to December. We’ll be featuring top tier names and emerging talent, across various sounds, styles and genres within the broad sphere of house, techno, disco and everything that lies in between. We look forward to introducing our audiences to this exceptional new industrial setting, full of character, situated in an untouched part of London…”
The Beams promises to offer a different type of venue for London, describing itself as a ‘raw and industrial destination that will be drenched in natural light during the day and filled with plenty of production elements once the sun goes down’. Located in the heart of East London, in the Royal Docks, and on the River Thames, the venue can be accessed easily by the DLR via Pontoon Dock station.
Paul Jack and Will Harold, co-founders of LWE, said: “It's exciting to be teaming up with the team at Broadwick Live once again for the launch of The Beams’ music programme, and expand on our journey at Printworks London. We both have a strong history in dance events so it feels natural to partner at this brand new venue that will be unlike anything else the capital has to offer.
“LWE originated from one-off warehouse events so we are well aware of how to use the raw warehouse aesthetic and build a programme of events that complement their surroundings. We are creating something distinct and can't wait to show you what we have in store.”
As with Printworks and other venues in the Broadwick Live portfolio, The Beams will operate under a hybrid multi-use model. During the week it will provide space for modern industrial usage such as set builds, film and art production, photo shoots, brand events, exhibitions and fashion shows. At the weekend, it will be used for music and cultural events.
The venue’s first shows will be announced on July 5, with tickets going on sale on July 7.