ArT1st Live

Join the award winning ArT1st group on Saturday 25 September 2021, for a spectacular in person event in aid of JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity.

Following on from recent awards and a hugely successful virtual event in 2020, ArT1st is delighted to offer a one-off event, which will celebrate the ArT1st initiative and the artistic talents of the type 1 community.

This black tie event will be held at the prestigious Drapers’ Hall, London which has played host to an extensive list of high profile events over the years.

Guests will enjoy a drinks reception, art exhibition and a delicious buffet dinner, as well as exceptional entertainment. We are thrilled to announce that we have an exciting celebrity line up. We will be announcing details over the coming weeks so keep an eye on ArT1st social media for big announcements!

ArT1st Live will be benefiting JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity and all proceeds will support type 1 diabetes research. Tickets are £25 per person which represents exceptional value for an event of this nature. We would therefore invite and encourage you to give more to JDRF if you are able to; you can donate an additional amount via the donation option.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Please note that this event is being organised by the ArT1st group. By registering for this event you agree that we will share your name, address, and email address with ArT1st for the purpose of operational communications for this event only. Once you register for the event, your details will be passed onto ArT1st who will provide you with all the information and communications you will need in the lead up to this event.

Once the event has taken place, any data shared with and held by ArT1st will be deleted. Your details will however still be held by JDRF and will continue to be subject to our Data Privacy Policy.

This event is subject to cancellation or postponement in line with COVID-19 government restrictions. You will be notified, and tickets will be carried over where appropriate.

We request that all attendees are able to present proof of double COVID-19 vaccination.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Ed Gamble

We are pleased to announce that ArT1st Live will be introduced and hosted by type 1 diabetes stand-up comedian Ed Gamble.

Stand-up comedian Ed Gamble is best known as a regular on BBC2’s Mock the Week and as co-creator and co-host of chart-topping podcast Off Menu with James Acaster. He has also starred in Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie to You?, as well as being crowned winner of Taskmaster series 9.

On stage, Ed’s most recent show Blizzard had a twice-extended sell-out run in the UK, with his final performance taking place at the 1,200-seat O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. His first stand-up special Blood Sugar was released on Amazon Prime in 2019 to 200 countries worldwide. In 2022, Ed is set to take to the stage again with his brand-new nationwide tour, Electric.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

We are thrilled to announce that ArT1st Live will feature an exclusive performance by star cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, topping a bill of musicians living with type 1 diabetes.

Photo credit: Jake Turney

Sheku Kanneh-Mason is already in great demand from major orchestras and concert halls worldwide. He became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle, his performance having been greeted with universal excitement after being watched by nearly two billion people globally.

Sheku initially garnered renown as the winner of the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition, the first Black musician to take the title. He has released two chart-topping albums on the Decca Classics label, Inspiration in 2018 and Elgar in 2020. The latter reached No. 8 in the overall UK Official Album Chart, making Sheku the first cellist in history to reach the UK Top 10.

Sheku was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List. Sheku lives with type 1 diabetes and was diagnosed at 12 years old.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Drapers' Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London, United Kingdom