LOCATION Laithwaite’s, 219-222 Stoney Street, SE1 9AA
DATE 15 October
TIMES 7.30 – 9pm

A ticketed event.

Live music was performed by Adam Beattie, Brooke Sharkey and guests

Laithwaite’s presented a unique live musical wine tasting experience, by pairing great music from across the world with great wines. During the evening, guests took part in an experiment to find out if music can both alter and complement a wine’s essence – and vice versa. 

The event was held in the beautiful Laithwaite’s Arch store. Laithwaite’s are a family owned independent wine merchant who, for over the last 50 years, have been finding some of the most exciting and enjoyable wines in the world. Their tasting table is the longest in the world and they pride themselves on knowledge and expertise in wine. They have been awarded Winner of the IWC Merchant of the Year in 2015. 

Live Music was performed by Brooke Sharkey and Adam beattie

Brooke Sharkey was brought up mostly in London and France. She writes gypsy and blues inspired folk ballads in both languages, contrasting cotton wool folk melodies with strong and soulful vocals throughout her songs.

“She’s sure to stop you in your tracks…Really is so beautiful” – BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC

Musician Brooke Sharkey has lured a considerable audience with her intense and expressive style, drawing the listener into her ever more narrative songs with a spacious backdrop of chanson, blues, folk and Latin music. Adam Beattie’s distinctive voice and direct lyrical style ties together an eclectic mix of ‘folk stews, dirty blues and groovy minor swing’.