DJs Mike Pickering and Graeme Park were revealed as surprise headliners at the event last night (8th October), with money going towards Sarcoma UK, writes Antonia Vlad
Charity music event Stow-Ho House celebrated its tenth show at Walthamstow Trades Hall last night (8th October), surpassing £42,000 raised for charity over four years, with DJs Mike Pickering and Graeme Park revealed as surprise headliners.
The Hacienda legends brought the spirit of Manchester’s iconic house music scene to east London. Tickets sold out in under seven minutes, with one local resident remarking that they were “harder to get hold of than Glastonbury”.
This year, the funds raised will go to Sarcoma UK, a charity that supports people affected by sarcoma and funding vital research into soft tissue and bone cancer.
Co-founders of Stow-Ho House Juliet Cromwell and Sam Potts said: “Sam and I are completely overwhelmed by the support and encouragement we’ve received from the local community, as well as the generosity of the DJs, industry and artists who have played and supported us so far. We have big plans for Stow-Ho House and are excited to see what the future holds.”
Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy attended the event, embracing the party atmosphere alongside fellow music fans on the dancefloor.
Attendees were a mix of first timers, regular goers, and people who travelled from across the city to enjoy a good cause in a beloved grassroots venue. One goer told me that Stow-Ho House is the “hottest ticket” in Walthamstow.
Following a recent planning application for a block of 20 flats opposite the venue, some concertgoers expressed uncertainty about the future of Trades Hall and whether it would be able to continue operating as it does currently.
One audience member told me they would be “distraught” if the planning application posed any threat to the venue.
Stow-Ho House is the innovative creation of Juliet Cromwell and Sam Potts, who have harnessed their extensive contacts and deep knowledge of the music industry to raise essential funds through the power of the dance floor.
Since 2022, the events have supported a diverse range of charitable causes, from local organisations such as Eat or Heat, Waltham Forest Hub and Success Charity to national initiatives including War Child, alongside Sound and Music and Astron Health.
Electronic music pioneers Fatboy Slim and Groove Armada have previously performed at the 250-capacity social club, highlighting how local communities can come together to support charitable causes.
Keep up to date with Stow Ho House’s plans via their Instagram
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