Between the Heartbeats ‘A Pride Concert’

28 June 2026

Presented by Emmanuel Akwafo
King's Head Theatre

Between the Heartbeats 'A Pride Concert
Between the Heartbeats ‘A Pride Concert

Between the Heartbeats is not here to behave.

It is a fierce, glitter-soaked, soul-bearing uprising of Black queer brilliance in the West End. A space where LGBTQ+ artists are not coded, softened, or sidelined but centred. Fully. Loudly. Joyfully.

This is Pride beyond the rainbow capitalism.
This is legacy. Resistance. Survival. Pleasure. Power.

Through explosive vocals, raw storytelling, and electric live performance, this concert reclaims space in an industry that has historically profited from Black creativity while marginalising Black queer bodies.

We are done waiting politely.
We are done shrinking.
We are done asking for permission.

Described as “a fearless declaration of Black artistry taking up space,” Between the Heartbeats is a celebration of queer love, Black excellence, and artistic freedom, a reminder that our stories are not niche, not optional, and not temporary.

They are foundational.
They are vital.
They are here to stay.

Come for the music.
Leave changed.

Creative Team
Producer: Emmanuel Akwafo
Co-Producer: Marcus Collick  
Musical Director: Sean Green  
Host: Steven Luemba

Performers
Tosh Wanogho-Maud  
Jeevan Braich  
Ivano Turco  
Shanay Holmes  
Paige Peddie  
Jazz Terry  
Angela Marie Hurst  
Laura Delaney  
Cameron Drews  
Christopher Patten-Walker
 
NEED TO KNOW:
  • Age guidance 12 + 
  • 90 minutes no interval