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About Temple of Art & Music (TAM)
Temple of Art & Music (TAM) is a grassroots music venue in Elephant & Castle, London. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Temple of Art & Music (TAM) books Jazz, Blues, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
Temple of Art & Music (TAM) is a charitable live-music venue inside Mercato Metropolitano at Elephant & Castle (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1). More than a bar, it blends live music, digital art and nightlife, programming nightly jazz, blues and soul plus open mics, karaoke parties, blues jams and even resident AI-band performances — with a strict 'only authentic musicians, no cover bands' policy. Founded by Sieng Van Tran in memory of his brother Tam, every ticket, food and drink sale supports struggling and emerging artists. A house PA is provided. Note: Mercato Metropolitano is due to relocate from the Newington Causeway site in late 2026, so the exact address may change.
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Temple of Art & Music (TAM) books Jazz, Blues, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6DR. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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