Altar: new London venue opening in Leytonstone with Simian Mobile Disco, Louis Theroux, Girl In The Year Above and more

A new venue is opening in East London next week, and its schedule already features Simian Mobile Disco, Louis Theroux, Girl In The Year Above and more. Altar is a new music and arts venue, bar and record store set to open in Leytonstone next Friday (October 23). Ahead of the launch, the initial schedule has been confirmed and it boasts a mix of household names and emerging talent. Curated by Jon Clifford (Dreamhouse Records), Toby L (Transgressive Records), Simon Singleton (Shake The High Road Festival) and more, the line-up reflects the venue’s hopes to become an essential spot to catch diverse and compelling artists and performers. The opening night will host a variety of DJ sets, including intimate performances from Simian Mobile Disco, Kate Hutchinson, Charli Vos, and ALTAR DJs. The event will span across two floors, and entry is free for all guests, operating on a first come, first served basis. Altar interior shot. CREDIT: Press Altar interior shot. CREDIT: Press The following Friday (November 6) will mark the first of the club-night series ALTAR Lates, and will welcome singer, songwriter and producer Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip to the stage, performing a special set in the bas...