Karamel N22

Karamel N22 | powered by Collage Arts | provides a platform for artists and musicians, spoken word performers and actors/writers/directors in Haringey, London N22.

We have built up a solid reputation of top quality music, and in particular as a jazz venue, We have a solid line-up of rising stars, singer-songwriters and established artists and musicians who perform regularly. From Noah Stoneman and Miles Mindlin, to Henry Lowther, Dave Green, Art Themen and John Etheridge; from Bruce 'Mississippi' Johnson and Vimala Rowe to Germana Stella La Sorsa, Miguel Musiq and Jay Phelps; Robert Mitchell and Idris Rahman to Kianja, Tamar Osborne, and many many more.

Nestled in the heart of the Creative Quarter between Wood Green and Alexandra Palace, the Collage Artspace 1&2 which is home to Karamel, has supported a thriving community of musicians, producers, artists and creative businesses.

Winning Time Out awards in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and Trip Advisor choice award 2020 and 2023, the space has become renowned for Live music, JazzWorld music, Spoken Word and Indian Classical music, showcasing the best in emerging talent - with the occasional legend thrown in the mix.

In true collective style, the gallery and artwork that lights up the walls is all sourced from some of the world renowned artists residing within the building. Many of the venue staff are fellow creatives, and we're all proud to be part of local arts charity, Collage Arts, that has helped a diverse community make music and art for over 38 years. Karamel has been Wood Green and Haringey's best kept secret for far too long!

A tightly curated music programme from a diverse family of promoters brought together by Collage Arts, have brought in well over 500 acts over the past decade. There's been the cream of upcoming talent in the songwriter world via promoters and collectives such as Karousel Music, Success Express, Prodigy Management, Raestar Promotions, and Tomorrow's Warriors; to Ronnie Scott's finest players brought together by Stu Butterfield and Henry Lowther - and of course, some absolute Jazz and American Songbook greats like Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Wood, Paul Ryan and Kenny Clayton.

A host of legends from double Ivor Novello winning Squeeze maestro Chris Difford; 6Music's legendary political songwriter and artist Tom Robinson; Reggae and Lover's Rock great, Mr Dennis Bovell; Tom Baxter; Matt Deighton; Chris Helme; Magic Numbers Michele Stodart; Mercury Nominee Kathryn Williams and Level 42's Mike Lindup; to Roachford, Jason Rebello, Fairground Attraction's Mark Nevin, Omar and many more.

We're very proud to give our audiences a glimpse of future success - Jamie Lawson went on to a number one album shortly after playing Karamel, Fiona Bevan wrote a number one for One Direction; Blair Dunlop won BBC Young Folk Artist of The Year, and Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker won BBC Folk Artist of The Year - to name a few.

We're particularly proud of our vibrant World Music scene with the ever popular zerOclassikal nights and Mehfil Nights which have pushed the boundaries of collaboration while bringing the best of World to a new audience. But more than anything, Karamel are proud of the warm welcome we give our audiences and the way we treat the acts.

We believe that if the act feels treasured, then the audience will see them at their best. We're looking forward to welcoming you into that atmosphere for an eclectic musical magical experience.

The venue and theatre can be hired exclusively at reasonable rates and both provide a memorable setting for anniversaries, away-days, film shoots and rehearsals.

Contact us by emailing [email protected]