Nov
28
7:00 PM19:00

üF-BEAT FRINGE MUSIC CLUB

Bettina will be performing alongside other talented musicinas at üf-Beat Fringe Music Club. Open improvisation and musical exploration.

Bring your instrument of choice and an open mind. Or just come to listen. (Kids and dogs welcome). Full PA. Drums. Lighting. Audio Visual.

In partnership with Haringey Music Services.

Free entry.

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Nov
23
11:00 AM11:00

THE OXFORD INDIE BOOK FAIR

Bettina’s poetry book, ‘Flirting on an Escalator’, will be at the OXFORD INDIE BOOK FAIR represented by two publishers.

Find it at: Table N18, London Poetry Books and Marian Eastwood’s table N07 representing Grey Suit Editions UK and Wisdomia (Oxford Poetry Circle).

There will be talks, presentations, readings and book launches throughout the day at our two performance areas.

Free entry.

https://www.oxfordindiebookfair.co.uk/

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Nov
7
5:30 PM17:30

NOISY WOMEN PRESENTS MUSIC AND/AS PROCESS CONFERENCE 2025

Noisy Women are performing at the RMA Study Group “Music and/as Process” Annual Conference at Goldsmiths, University of London, on Friday 7 November 2025.

The conference explores how sound, form, and process intertwine, and we’ll be closing the day with a live Noisy Women performance at 6pm, free and open to everyone! 

 Panel discussion at 5:30pm

 Concert: 6–7pm | Free & Open to All

musicandasprocess.org

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Sep
22
5:30 PM17:30

MEET THE AUTHORS

Join Bettina Schroeder and James A. Smith for an intimate evening of poetry at West Hampstead Library.

MEET THE AUTHORS is a special series of poetry events in libraries around London. “Acclaimed poets James A. Smith and Bettina Schroeder will be sharing readings from their books.” 

After the readings there will be a Q&A session with book signings, followed by some open mic, so bring a poem to share or just come to listen and enjoy.

Organised by London Poetry Books and in collaboration with the Multicultural Book Fair.

Readings start at 5:30pm (Q&A at 6:00pm followed by open mic) 

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Sep
6
10:00 AM10:00

MULTICULTURAL BOOK FAIR 2025

Bettina will be at the Multicultictural Book Fair 2025 at Conway Hall, London, on 6th September for a day filled with diverse books, authors, and exciting poetry readings. This year, lots of publishers and their authors are performing on the main stage. Bettina will be reading from her poetry book at 11:40am and at the Gala evening at 7pm at The Square Pig. You will find her at the London Poetry Books stand throughout the day.

Free entry 10 am – 5 pm (free tickets on Eventbrite)

GALA SHOW 6pm, The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St Holborn WC1V 6NX

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Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00

CRUNCH 2025 OPEN SOURCE ARTS EVENT

  • Fiery Bird Arts and Cultural Centre (map)
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Bettina will be performing at Crunch 2025 Open Source Arts Event - an all dayer at Fiery Bird Arts and Cultural Centre with visual arts, poetry, publishing and bands. She will be reading from her poetry book 'Flirting on an Escalator’ as well as showing some visuals.

Tickets: £10 on the door or via Eventbrite

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Jul
17
7:00 PM19:00

HARINGEY ARTS FESTIVAL - ALL GOOD SOUND WORKSHOP

Bettina will part of a participatory session with All Good Sound Workshop involving a range approaches to free improvisation during the Haringey Arts Festival. All invited and bring along your voice!

Participation from all attendees is welcomed. Free entry at the All Good Bookshop, Turnpike Lane, London.

haringeyartsfestival.com/arts-festival-events

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Jul
13
12:15 PM12:15

OXFORD POETRY CIRCLE PRESENTS GAZEBO

Bettina will be one of the featured poets invited by the Oxford Poetry Circle presenting 'Gazebo' - Poetry, Rhythm and Beats, a collaboration with the Oxford Indie Book Fair, hosted by the Oxford Festival of the Arts at Magdalen College.

Featured poets:

Anthony Howell • Julian Stannard • Bettina Schroeder • Alex Murdock • Marian Eastwood — presenting Secret Codes, her stunning debut poetry & art book

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Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

THE POETRY SOCIETY - FREE VERSE: POETRY, BOOK & MAGAZINE FAIR

Bettina’s poetry book, ‘Flirting on an Escalator’, will be on sale at The Poetry Society’s poetry, book and magazine fair, Free Verse, in Kensington and Chelsea.

Bettina will be there from 2pm and will also be doing a poetry reading as part of their evening event from 7pm.

Free entry.

https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/free-verse-book-magazine-fair-2025

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Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00

SCHROEDER / SMITH POETRY & SOUND AT CREATIVE SOULS

We are proud to invite you to join us at The Bedford, Balham for another night of creative expression and inspiration. Our events are a celebration of words, emotions, and the power of poetry. Come and share your own work or simply listen and immerse yourself in the beauty of spoken word. Let your thoughts flow freely and connect with like-minded individuals in the round in the beautiful The Bedford. Whether you are a seasoned poet or just starting out, everyone is welcome to participate. Let's come together and create something magical through the art of poetry.

Doors at 6.30pm. Poetry to start at 7.30pm.

2 minutes walk from Balham Tube/Overground.

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Mar
28
7:00 PM19:00

PAPER TIGER POETRY: BETTINA SCHROEDER & JAMES A SMITH

Celebrating two of London’s finest performance poets. Authors Bettina Schroeder and James A Smith both with exquisite books: Flirting On An Escalator and I Saw Michael Caine.

Sign up for open mic from 6:30 pm

With Bettina Schroeder and James A Smith, Keith Bray and resident acts.

£5 on the door

https://www.londonpoetrybooks.com/paper-tiger-poetry-2/

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Mar
26
6:00 PM18:00

OXFORD POETRY CIRCLE PRESENTS: OPEN MIC & GUEST POETS

Join us for an evening of poetry, music, and performance at the Oxford Poetry Circle!

FEATURED POETS: Anthony Howell, Bettina Schroeder, and Arthur Wood will be taking Oxford on a poetic, musical spin!

The event will also include an open mic segment, where you can share your own poem, music, or performance!

Tickets available at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-poetry-circle-presents-a-poetic-and-musical-spin-tickets-1254379004369

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Mar
16
2:00 PM14:00

MOPOMOSO AT THE VORTEX - INTERNATIONAL FREE IMPROVISED MUSIC

Bettina will be performing as part of Noisy Women.

Tickets £12/Vortex members and concessions £8 https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/mopomoso-matriarchal-march-vortex-jazz-club-tickets/13714424

Les Petroleuses: (improvised music and visuals)

Gillian Whiteley (viola, chapel harmonium, psaltery, melodica, transistor radio, objects)
and Lyn Hodnett (flugelhorn, voice, cello, assorted percussion, objects)

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Noisy Women:

Viv Corringham (voice), Faradena Afifi (viola, drums etc), Marion Treby (piano), Joanne Morrison (voice/movement), Julian Woods (guitar), Maggie Nicols, (voice/tap), Bettina Schroeder (electric ukulele/words), Nicky Smith (voice/movement), Maham Suhail (voice) Gwedolyn Kassenaar (visuals/chalks) and maybe more...

(not necessarily playing in this order)

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Mar
12
6:30 PM18:30

GRITSTONE BY ALAN NEWCOMBE: A MUSICAL ACTION READING PERFORMANCE

Bettina and Iris are going to perform ‘Book At Bedtime’ at Alan Newcombe’s reading of his book ‘Gritstone’.

Saxophonist and writer Alan Newcombe reads from his debut novel. He will then be joined by his musician friends for a set of improvised music incorporating words from the book.

The group is: Bettina Schroeder and Iris Colomb aka The Gritstone Schwestern – desiccated readings. Douglas Benford, Chris Hill and Alan Newcombe – keyboards, strings, percussion, wind instruments.  

Free entry: https://burleyfisherbooks.com/products/gritstone-by-alan-newcombe-a-musical-action-reading-performance

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Feb
22
6:30 PM18:30

JOINT BOOK LAUNCH: BETTINA SCHROEDER & JAMES A SMITH

‘Flirting On An Escalator’ and ‘I Saw Michael Caine’ are two simply brilliant debut anthologies from Bettina Schroeder and James A Smith both published by London Poetry books. Embark upon a voyage of discovery with Bettina and James, and experience poetry live at the launch event at The All Good Bookshop.

There will also be other exciting poetic talents performing: Richard Allan, Lawrence Blackman, Rachel Tansy Chadwick, Jason Why, Keith Bray

Free entry

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Feb
7
7:00 PM19:00

üF-BEAT FRINGE MUSIC CLUB

üF-Beat Fringe Music Club is back!

Bettina Schroeder will be there to make some exciting sounds. Come and listen or join in. See details below to take part.

Location: THE HOLY EYE (aka Holy Innocents Church in Crouch End/Hornsey, London N8) Time: 7pm -10:30pm 

Entry - FREE (but we encourage donations)

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Jan
31
7:00 PM19:00

BOOK LAUNCH 'FLIRTING ON AN ESCALATOR' AT PAPER TIGER POETRY

Bettina will be reading form her brand-new book ‘Flirting on an Escalator’ (published by London Poetry Books ) at the Paper Tiger Poetry event, with supporting authors David Mosey, David Lee Morgan and Keith Bray. This is also an open mic event. So if you like to join in come along and talk to Jason by the door to register. Entry fee £5

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Dec
5
6:30 PM18:30

GRITSTONE BY ALAN NEWCOMBE BOOK LAUNCH

  • Hewson Books, Brentford TW8 8GB, UK (map)
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Bettina Schroeder and Iris Colomb will be joining Douglas Benford, Chris Hill and Alan Newcombe for a Musical Action Event in Brentford on Thursday 5th December at 6.30. It’s a launch for Alan Newcombe’s fabulous new novel Gritstone, hosted by Hewsons Bookshop who write: This is guaranteed to be unlike any other book event you have been to before!

And it might be... As well as a reading from the book, there’ll be improvised music mixed with words and sentences read from the novel in the unique way Bettina and Iris do these things –you’ll know what I’m talking about if you saw or heard about our show at the Hundred Years Gallery. It’s free with a glass of wine and you can buy discounted copies of the novel.

www.hewsonbooks.co.uk/event-info/gritstone-musical-action-reading-performance

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Nov
10
2:00 PM14:00

CRUNCH

Crunch is an open brief multi-media art show. All are welcome. There will be poetry, comedy, art installations, live bands and more!

Bettina will be reading poetry from her forthcoming book Flirting on an Escalator, published by William Cornelious Harris Publishing.

Tickets £11.55: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crunch-fiery-bird-woking-tickets-1014014262957?

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