The Beat Goes On
Feel the rhythm of The Beat Goes On, a high-energy celebration of music, movement and community, marking the end of Wandsworth’s year as The Mayor's London Borough of Culture.
On 21 March, Battersea Power Station comes alive for a full day of unforgettable performances. From homegrown heroes to international icons, expect live music, dance takeovers, creative workshops and family-friendly activities across this iconic riverside site - uniting the borough’s past, present and future in one joyful finale.
The Beat Goes On brings together chart-topping legends, rising local talent, alongside poetry, dance, hundreds of singers and lots of hands-on experiences. It’s an open invitation to come together, get involved and celebrate everything that makes Wandsworth move.
With UK Garage and Grime stars Lisa Maffia and Romeo hosting the main stage, and the joyful Sarah Jayne’s Dolly Parton Tribute Show, the day bursts with standout moments. Encounter family-friendly circus and street theatre from Brainfools, Jellyfish Theatre and Autin Dance Theatre, and relive highlights from the year as the Strictly Wandsworth dance returns alongside the colourful Urban Flow flag parade, brought to life by the uplifting sounds of World Heart Beat’s New Orleans’ Second Line Band.
FULL LINE-UP AND FESTIVAL MAP HERE
Celebrating a year of culture and creativity in Wandsworth!
An exciting programme will unfold across every corner of Battersea Power Station. From headline live music and emerging voices to immersive dance takeovers and creative activities for all ages, each space will pulse with sound, movement and creativity - connecting you to the people, stories and cultures that make Wandsworth unique.
Come to listen.
Come to move.
Come to take part and connect.
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We were treated to homegrown Wandsworth talent including SW15 Music & The Undergrads, Battersea Power Station Community Choir and BAC Beatbox Academy!
Family friendly activities included Autin Dance Theatre's Giant Wheel, Brainfools stilt walkers, and Jellyfish Theatre's amazing show! The Urban Flow parade was revisited and we had Choirs performing throughout the day at part of Sing to Thrive, including Some Voices Choir, Treblemakers and the Thames Philharmonic Choir. We also had the Our Beautiful Neighbourhood Exhibition as well as fun lawn games!
Malaysia Square
Brainfools (Circus): Balance 12pm – 12.45pm
Jellyfish Theatre: The Dragon Wagon 1pm – 1.45pm
Brainfools (Circus): Balance 2pm – 2.45pm
Wandsworth Youth Choir 3pm – 3.15pm
Wandsworth Performance Troupe 3.30pm – 3.45pm
Sing to Thrive
At Boiler House North Steps
Some Voices Choir 11.15am – 11.45am
Treblemakers 12pm – 12.30pm
Come and Sing with composer Aga Serugo Lugo 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Thames Philharmonic Choir 1.45pm – 2.15pm
National Opera Studio 2.45pm – 3.15pm
Inside the power stations was a dance takeover, with performances from Lucie Benson School of Dance, Royal Academy of Dance: SYNC, London Children’s Ballet, SASalsa, TAVAZIVA and Flow Dance Nine Elms.
Strictly Wandsworth Dance Tutorial 2.30pm – 2.45pm
Royal Academy of Dance: SYNC 2.45pm – 2.50pm
Flow Dance Nine Elms 2.50pm – 3.20pm
Pointe Black 3.20pm – 3.30pm
Strictly Wandsworth Dance Tutorial 3.30pm – 3.45pm
Finally we had activities including Apples & Snakes Pop-Up Poetry, family Heritage & Craft Workshops with Grace Holliday, Bounce Theatre Creative Workshops, face-painting, and artist live painting.
Turbine Hall A - Upper Ground Floor
Michael Warren Live Painting 11am – 3.30pm
Turbine Hall B - Level 1
Michael Warren Exhibition 11am – 3.30pm
Turbine Hall B - Ground Floor
Storytelling at Waterstones 11am – 3.30pm
The Cinema in The Power Station
Chocolate Films: 1000 Londoners 2pm – 3pm
1000 Londoners, featuring The London Borough of Culture SEND Portraits (2–3pm, Screen 1)
Grosvenor Arch
Our Beautiful Neighbourhood Exhibition 11am – 6pm
Delivered with the Royal College of Art, these artworks created by schools across the borough explore biodiversity, nature and wellbeing.
Power Station Park Lawn
Community Keepie Uppies with Battersea FC 11am – 1pm
Lawn Games 11am – 5pm
