Join us for the first Friday Late of the New Year, an evening of art, live music, drinks, and winter ambience.

Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Jane Bown: Play of Shadow, celebrating the legendary Observer photographer whose portraits reveal the soul of Britain’s cultural icons.

Newlands House Gallery & HG Café, Petworth
Friday 16 January 2026, 6:00–8:30pm

Friday Late | Live Performance: Songs in the Shadow of Icons

Surrounded by portraits of The Beatles, Sinéad O’Connor, Sting, Mick Jagger, Yoko Ono, Boy George, Bono, and others, visitors will experience a night of music and conversation inspired by this era.

Vocalist Ariádne (Lydia Kotsirea) and Will Lakin guitarist present a one-hour set reimagining songs by The Beatles, Sting, Mick Jagger, Boy George, and more. Blending classic pop, soul, and art-rock, their performance reflects the contemplative and quietly radical spirit of Bown’s portraits.

Enjoy a curated selection of wines, beers, and seasonal sharing boards from HG Café in an intimate gallery setting.

Standard Ticket: £25 (includes entry to the exhibition and live music)
Pre-Booked Charcuterie Board: £22.50 (adds a pre-booked charcuterie board to redeem on the day)
Discount 60% for NHG Art Pass members with code NHGFL60

Drinks: HG will offer a special selection of wines, including sparkling, as well as beers, available to purchase by the glass or bottle.

About the Artists:
Ariádne, Lydia Kotsirea, brings a rich blend of jazz and soul influences to her work, shaped by artists like Gal Costa, Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, and Joni Mitchell. Her recent solo works has been featured on BBC Radio (BBC Radio 6 Music: Featured on The BBC Introducing Mixtape, BBC Introducing Sussex & Surrey)

Standard Ticket: £25 (includes entry to the exhibition and live music)

Standard Ticket + charcuterie Board: £47.50   (includes entry plus a pre-booked charcuterie board: Salami, Proscuitto, Mortadella, Keens cheddar, Rosary ash goat’s cheese, Brighton blue cheese, Pear and date chutney, Cheese biscuits)

Discount 60% for NHG Art Pass members with code NHGFL26