The 286 (Opener: Sian Kelly)

About the 286

The 286 is a genre-spanning rock orchestra from London, blending guitar-driven rock with classical music. Their symphonic sound fuses the spirit of British invasion-era pop, classic rock and classical music, creating music that draws on both traditions. Aside from their own compositions, The 286 perform their own arrangements of classical pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Bach. The concert takes place on Saturday 13 June 2026 at 6:30 pm at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens.

With violins, cellos, guitars and hooks, The 286 draw on The Beatles and ELO, the storytelling of The Kinks and Genesis, and the scope of film scores.

About Sian Kelly

Sian Kelly is a songwriter and music artist from South West London. Known for several years under her artist name Holocene, Sian will step away from her rock roots for an acoustic solo performance of new material and selected covers from her favourite artists. Featuring some of her more laid-back, grunge- and alternative-influenced material, Sian will preview some of her most recently written songs with stripped-back acoustic guitar.