"Avoid a frostbitten trudge through Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, sidestep the aggressively enthusiastic choirs, and swerve the Christmas party where a colleague you barely know will inevitably shout directly into your ear. Instead, let London's gigs thaw you out. From hyperpop chaos and country-pop firecrackers to futuristic R&B and nostalgic indie madness, these are the gigs actually worth leaving the house for."
"Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, AKA CMAT, is a firecracker blending of country-pop and emotional candour. Following her raucous, politically charged third album ( Euro-Country Time Out's second-best album of 2025) she's turning up the showmanship at this headline date in Brixton. Expect a show that's full of self-deprecating humour and mass line-dancing. Good for: Queer cowboys with a flair for theatrics Date: Monday December 1, 7pm Venue: O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL"
London's December music scene offers live gigs as an antidote to overcrowded Christmas markets, choirs and awkward office parties. The recommendations span hyperpop, country-pop, futuristic R&B and nostalgic indie, prioritizing energetic, theatrical and intimate performances. CMAT brings country-pop and candid humour to Brixton following a politically charged third album, promising showmanship, self-deprecation and mass line-dancing on December 1 at O2 Academy Brixton. The listings favour diverse audiences — queer cowboys, indie nostalgics and R&B fans — and spotlight specific dates and venues to replace seasonal tedium with curated live-music experiences across the city.
Read at Time Out London
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