Just under 10 years ago the Open Vinyl Sessions began...
On a monthly basis thereafter an assortment of DJ’s, Selectors and Dancers threw down and got down to a boogie laden soundtrack and quickly a unique vibe developed.
Hosted by Uncle Vibes - friendships were made, creative connections were sparked and a community has grown.
A decade has now passed and since The Open Vinyl Sessions has graced some of London’s most renowned venues The Groucho Club, Ronnie Scott’s, Paradise and now the Century Club.
On Friday Nov 7th we celebrate our 10 year anniversary and will be hosting some of the legendary faces and dancers who have made this one of Londons most loved get downs.
As always from 8pm – 1pm an open deck policy will be in operation – house party style.
Expect a carefully curated array of DJ’s and Selectors new and old and a free flowing soundtrack encompassing Funk, Soul, Disco, Hip-Hop, R&B, Lovers Rock, Broken Beat, Dancehall, House, Jungle and other styles and vibes rooted in the groove.--
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening as author N. Leigh Hunt discusses his deeply researched true crime book I Don’t Like Mondays: The True Story of America’s First Modern School Shooting.
The book examines the harrowing case of Brenda Spencer, the 16-year-old girl who, in 1979, opened fire on an elementary school across from her home—a tragedy that would later inspire the Boomtown Rats’ haunting anthem. Long before the names Columbine and Sandy Hook entered public consciousness, this chilling event marked the start of a devastating American pattern.
Through years of investigation, interviews with police officers, reporters, and even Brenda herself, Hunt unpicks the myths, media frenzy, and disturbing truths behind a girl who, on the surface, seemed so ordinary.
This intimate talk offers rare insight into a dark moment in history—and the mind behind it.
Join Nathaniel Morrison and The West End Gospel Choir as they celebrate their remarkable 18th anniversary with an uplifting evening of gospel and soul. Nathaniel, a Century member, will also mark his forthcoming four-month residency aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas with his group, Frankie and the Dreamers.
The choir will perform a vibrant selection from their celebrated repertoire, from Aretha Franklin classics to songs from Sister Act, joined by special guests for what promises to be an inspiring night of music and joy. All members are warmly invited to attend.
Ben Allen is a British contemporary artist known for his bold, graffiti-inspired pop art that blends street culture with fine art techniques. Based in Newquay, Cornwall, he creates vibrant, multilayered works combining painting, collage, and screen printing. Exhibiting internationally, Allen’s art challenges consumerism and celebrates freedom of expression through colour, symbolism, and rebellion.
Conor Harrington (b. Cork, Ireland) is a painter exploring the theatre of power, masculinity, and empire. Combining classical composition with expressive abstraction, his large-scale works expose the fragility behind rituals of authority and the myths that sustain them. Drawing on his Irish background and early graffiti influences, Harrington dissects ceremony and patriarchy with both critique and empathy. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Saatchi Gallery, the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art in Munich, and Southampton Arts Centre, New York.
Born with an early passion for creativity, this Cornwall-based artist first fell in love with art at 18 after a transformative encounter with Mark Rothko’s paintings in Paris. Trained in graphic design at Plymouth College of Art & Design, he developed a fascination with digital composition by blending photography, texture, and hand-drawn marks into richly layered works. After years as a designer and illustrator in East London, he transitioned to full-time artist in 2018, following the sell-out success of his first self-published print Wilderness. Now working from a shared studio in Newquay, his process fuses digital and traditional techniques, from screen printing to hand-finishing, creating dynamic, emotionally charged pieces that blur the line between design and fine art.
Our membership is drawn largely from the arts, media and creative industries, but we welcome individuals from all walks of life. Century membership not only includes access to our club in London’s theatreland, but also opens doors to our roster of over 30 sister clubs around the world.
