A homecoming show of sorts, Brighton’s own Willkommen collective took over the Corn Exchange to showcase their multi instrumental talents, and offer the audience their maltesers.

Reminder: The Leisure Society and Sons Of Noel and Adrian London show THIS Thursday
A pinch and a punch, the first of the month! Two of our favourite bands The Leisure Society and Sons Of Noel and Adrian are set to appear at Notting Hill venue The Tabernacle this Thursday (April 1st).

New subscription based singles club launches: The Explorers Club
The Explorers Club: a series of special, one-off singles released once a month from 30 or so artists from the four corners of the globe.

Sons Of Noel and Adrian announce tour, record with Alessi’s Ark
Part of the ever explanding Willkommen Collective, Sons Of Noel and Adrian return in the new year with an EP, album and new material recorded with Alessi’s Ark.

Arctic Circle and TLOBF present… The Willkommen Orchestra
Members of Shoreline, The Leisure Society, The Climbers, Sons Of Noel and Adrian and The Miserable Rich make up The Willkommen Orchestra. Details on a one off show revealed inside.
Sons Of Noel and Adrian announced as ‘bonus’ act for Efterklang @ The Barbican
Sons Of Noel and Adrian will be performing a special set in the foyer of The Barbican on the night of 28th October to preceede the highly anticipated Efterklang show.
Willkommen Collective announce new signing: The Climbers
Featuring members of The Leisure Society, Sons Of Noel & Adrian and Shoreline – The Climbers are the next in a long line of quality acts from the consistently great Willkommen stable.

She Keeps Bees / Sons of Adrian and Noel / Woodpigeon – The Borderline, London, 12/08/09
The Borderline bore witness to three of the best live bands around on a hot and sticky Wednesday night in the Capital. Dan Offen was there.

Willkommen take over Stanmer House
Willkommen take over Stanmer House, Sunday July 5th with Peggy Sue, Caroline Weeks, Alessi’s Ark, The Leisure Society, Sons of Noel and Adrian and more…

Willkommen Collective – Union Chapel, London 12/06/09
To document what was without doubt one of the gigs of 2009, we’ve put together a photo gallery from all the acts that took part with contributions from some of the finest photographers in London.

Willkommen Week :: Audio Interviews with SON&A / Kopek / Laish Quartet
A triple whammy to end the week of interviews with the guys from Willkommen Collective. Kopek, Sons Of Noel & Adrian and Laish Quartet.

Willkommen Week :: Sons Of Noel and Adrian [Live Session]
Brought to us by Arctic Circle, the guys behind the Willkommen evening that TLOBF are proudly sponsoring, enjoy ‘Kernow’, ‘Inside Olympia’ and a rousing rendition of ‘The Wreck Is Not A Boat’.

Sons Of Noel and Adrian announce tour, plus Willkommen Collective news…
It’s a busy busy time for the members of Sons Of Noel and Adrian. Not only are a moderate amount of the Brighton-based folk collective moonlighting with The Leisure Society on their UK tour, they’ve just announced a ten-date headlining tour of their own!
TLOBF.COM :: 2008 Readers Choice Album Of The Year
This year, we’re getting YOU, yes, YOU the reader, to vote for the albums YOU think are the best 2008 had to offer. There is a massive prize up for grabs too!
After Hours: Sons Of Noel and Adrian
We catch up with Brighton’s Sons Of Noel and Adrian for a sneeky peak at what they’ve been listening, reading and watching over the past few months.
Sons of Noel and Adrian – s/t
Saying hello to success. It won’t be long before SON&A’s intoxicating brew of chamber music, folk revivalism and hints of Americana begins to get the acclaim it deserves.
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