About this Event
The Best Christmas Ever · Opening night · Night 1 of 21
Baker’s Dozen × The Best Christmas Ever at TAM
Get ready for a night of great music, special guests and festive chaos. This is no ordinary Christmas party: Baker’s Dozen take the reins as the house band, with a first set of original music and well-loved covers, then a second set of Christmas classics guaranteed to get everyone singing along. The After Party, included with every ticket, carries on until 1am.
One band. Six special guests. Two sets. One big Christmas party.
Poster artwork by CJ Ragrag
A collaboration · Baker’s Dozen × The Best Christmas Ever
The line-up
The house band
Baker’s Dozen
A powerhouse 13-piece funk-pop collective bringing together some of London’s most exciting young musicians. Part of London’s surging late-night music scene, they recently headlined a sold-out show at the Spice of Life, Soho. Their mission: make pop exciting again, with a live, electrifying boost on classic hits and new music, in themed shows built to draw a crowd. This summer’s show played across London and Oxford.
Musical Director
Hugh Baker
Associate MDs
Liam Bishop-Gregs and Elijah Watson
Your host
Matt
Keeping the party going all night, and opening the show with “Proud Mary”.
Bandleader
Hugh Baker
A London-based drummer, percussionist and bandleader with over a decade of live band, theatre and studio work. Named in the Top 40 of Young Drummer of the Year in 2023, and offered a place at Berklee College of Music in 2025, he has played in numerous theatre productions, including as an actor-musician at Oxford Playhouse. As founder and musical director of Baker’s Dozen, Hugh arranges, directs and leads the band from behind the kit, and he organises the Hootenanny.
Six special guests
Six rising voices join the band through the night: surprise performances, unique collaborations and plenty of musical magic.
Thomas Caulfield Indie · Classic rock · Multi-instrumentalist
Thomas Caulfield is a London-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, blending influences from classic rock, alternative and British indie. Drawing inspiration from artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Blur, he combines melodic songwriting with guitar-driven arrangements and a distinctive musical style. Equally at home on guitar, drums, bass and piano, Thomas brings a versatile approach to his music and live performances.
Queenie Slinger Singer-songwriter · “I Don’t Mind” · “My Darling”
Queenie Slinger is a young, up and coming artist who is rapidly growing her fanbase across London and the UK. With her two recent releases, ‘I Don’t Mind’ and ‘My Darling’, she showcases her incredible vocal talent and breathtaking songwriting.
Molly Chadwick Soul · Funk · R&B
Molly Chadwick is an emerging soul singer-songwriter blending infectious grooves, soulful vocals and contemporary R&B. Inspired by artists such as Prince, Erykah Badu and Michael Jackson, she brings a unique blend of soul, funk and pop to the stage. With captivating vocals and an energetic live presence, Molly is quickly making her mark on the UK music scene.
Haydn Bardoe Soul · R&B · Jazz · The Voice UK 2024
Haydn Bardoe is a London-based session singer whose sound blends contemporary soul, R&B and jazz influences. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Donny Hathaway, Moses Sumney, James Blake and Cleo Sol, he combines rich vocals with a distinctive modern sound. Having appeared on The Voice UK in 2024, Haydn is steadily building a name on the UK live music scene, performing at renowned venues including Ronnie Scott’s, KOKO Camden and most recently Blue Note London.
Ger O’Hanlon Pop · R&B · From busking to Trafalgar Square
Ger O’Hanlon is an Irish singer-songwriter now based in London, known for his powerful, emotive vocals and captivating acoustic performances. Building a following through busking across Ireland and the UK, Ger has attracted millions of views online, including a viral duet in Trafalgar Square. Blending contemporary pop and R&B influences with soulful vocals, he brings warmth, personality and undeniable talent to every performance.
Felix Cassell Rock · Indie · Big voice
Felix Cassell Felix Cassell is an exciting up-and-coming rock and indie singer-songwriter, known for his powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. With a raw, distinctive rock voice and a passion for guitar-driven music, Felix brings an infectious energy and authenticity to his performances. A rising talent on the live music scene, he is an artist to keep an eye on.
Set one · 7pm: Original music and well-loved covers from Baker’s Dozen and the guests.
Set two · 8:30pm: Christmas classics, guaranteed to get the whole room singing along.
Need to know
Before you come
Doors and music: VIP doors 6pm, general admission 6:30pm, music from 7pm.
VIP seating: Reserved. Request a table when you book VIP tickets, and make sure everyone in the group has one.
Seating: Standing room and standard seating throughout the venue.
All ages: Everyone is welcome; under-18s must come with an adult.
Food: Eat at the Mercato Metropolitano traders before you come in: no outside food or drink is allowed inside TAM.
Drinks: From the TAM bar only. It’s how we keep tickets this affordable.
Running order
- 18:00 · Doors for guestlist and VIP. The piano starts
- 18:30 · Doors for general admission
- 19:00 · Show starts. First set: Baker’s Dozen and guests, originals and well-loved covers
- 20:15 · Interval
- 20:30 · Second set: Christmas classics to sing along to
- 21:45 · Live show ends (approx.)
- 22:00 · Hootenanny After Party, until 1am. Included with every ticket
The Best Christmas Ever runs 4–29 December 2026 at TAM, Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR. Nearest stations: Elephant & Castle and Borough.
More about the night: https://christmas.tam.tv/opening-night
Event venue & nearby stays
TAM at Mercato Metropolitano, Mercato Metropolitano, London, United Kingdom
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