The Drop @ Last Days of Decadence, Shoreditch

The Drop is a 6-piece live roots reggae act formed in 2008 in the heart of London. They quickly built a reputation for infectious melodies and an authentic heavy roots sound. They hit the festival run last year sharing the stage with acts such as Speech Debelle, Babyhead and Smerins Anti Social Club. They’re currently planning a studio trip to record their first EP and are lined up for another busy year playing at 2010 music festivals.

‘Black and White Movement project’ Shadwell.

Alessi’s Ark @ Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, West London.

Alessi’s Ark is the musical project of Alessi Laurent-Marke, a singer-songwriter from Hammersmith, West London. Her forthcoming EP Soul Proprietor is due to release early next month.

Cradle to Grave @ The Natural History Museum, London

This current show at the NHM explores how people everywhere deal with tough realities of life and death.

The show contains personal objects, documents and photographs with captions written by the owners documenting important events throughout their life. Showing that maintaining well-being is more complex than just treating illness.