The Glad Cafe are delighted to present ICHI for a special family friendly matinee!

‘Hilarious & bonkers & brilliant!’
Lauren Laverne

ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions (Stilt-bass, Kalilaphone, Balloon-pipes, Hatbox-pedal-drum, Tapumpet, Percussion-shoes & Hat-trick-hat) with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, toys & everyday objects all in the space of one short set. Having toured as a solo artist in Japan, the UK and Europe, playing at festivals including Greenman, End of the Road, Boomtown, In The Woods, Great Escape, Camp Bestival and Glastonbury, ICHI has been making waves and its unsurprising he is championed by the likes of David Byrne, BBC 6`s Steve Lamacq, Gideon Coe, Tom Ravenscroft & Lauren Laverne, and Deerhoof who invited him to play with them in New York at their event The Wordless Music Series. In 2019 Ichi’s ‘Tobogan Gakki’ art instillation when viral online receiving 1.5 million views.  In 2021 Ichi held a residency at Kew Gardens, London.  He hasn’t stopped since then, with residency’s and performances across Europe and Asia.

Doors 2pm, show starts at 2:30pm. Tickets: £10 general / £5 concession / Under 16's go free Under 16's should be accompanied by an adult

Access Guide and Tickets for Personal Assistants

You can view/download The Glad Cafe's Access Guide here. If you require a ticket for a Personal Assistant/Gig Buddy (at no extra cost), please contact kim@thegladcafe.co.uk.