Open House: Great Hall Stage
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25 Apr 202610:25 - 18:00Schwarzman Centre, OxfordGreat Hall
Great Hall Stage: what's on
Event times may be subject to change.
Hosted by Neev Spencer (Magic FM)
Neev Spencer is a TV and Radio broadcaster best known for her award-winning shows on KISS & Magic Radio. She’s one of the UK’s most loved & listened to broadcast personalities and the first British Asian to cross over into mainstream radio, turning every show she’s anchored in her 20 years plus career into a market leader. Neev is an accomplished host, writer & DJ.
She recently won a ‘Woman of the year’ award in Manchester and has already started to use her platform to help and inspire other women.
Beyond her radio & TV work, Neev is a passionate supporter and ambassador for five charities, including The King’s Trust and Caudwell Children. From hosting the Teenage Cancer Trust’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall to a Mental Health Fundraiser at Kensington Palace, Neev is trusted by organisations to deliver any event with poise, professionalism and humour.
Neev is called upon to host events such as Music 4 Mental Health, interviewing celebrities like Ed Sheeran on the subject of Mental Well-being something she is hugely passionate about. Neev has chaired a debate on youth violence at Google HQ with HRH King Charles. Other annual events include The British Photography Awards, The Butterfly Ball Monaco, Women in construction awards and The Care awards. She played a DJ set on the red carpet of The BAFTA Film Awards this year. Set the music tone for The Childline Ball in February and is about to DJ at the BAFTA Film awards.
She continues to offer her skills to charities and brands who need her unique and professional presenting style.
You can hear her across the Magic network Mon- Friday from 1-4pm on Magic Radio and then on Magic Soul’s Home time show 4-7pm.
10:30 - 11.30 Oxford University Jazz Scheme
Enjoy some music with a morning coffee in the stunning Great Hall space.
12:00 - 13:00 Welcome to Open House!
A music extravaganza featuring Broadway composer Andrew Lippa performing selected songs from his award-winning repertoire of shows, followed by a celebration of the smash-hit film K Pop Demon Hunters – featuring live music and even an appearance from the Saja Boys themselves!
13:30 - 14:00 Pop-up previews
A special sneak peek into shows and artists coming up in the Schwarzman Centre programme, including renowned company Head Over Wheels performing an exclusive extract of their new show, a performance from the Choir of Keble College, and special performances from Body Politic YOUTH and international dance sensation Lil Buck.
14:30 - 15:00 Leys Festival: One People, One Place
A celebration of The Leys with music, poetry and performance. Make sure to catch newly commissioned short films about the festival and community screened in the Cinema afterwards.
15:30 - 16:00 Pop-up previews
Another chance to watch special performances from artists and shows appearing in the upcoming programme, including Head Over Wheels, Lil Buck, Body Politic YOUTH plus Tim McInnerny performing an new sketch specially written by screenwriter Richard Curtis
16:30 - 17:00 The Cocoa Butter Club
A bold, joyful and high energy cabaret event
17:30 - 18:00 Poetry and Performance
Curated by Yomi Ṣode with special guests. A closing moment.
There's so much to see, hear, and do; we can hardly keep it in the building! Catch the newly commissioned show Common Ground by Justice in Motion outside on the South Terrace at 11:45, 14:00 and 16:00.
