Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second
Wed 9 Dec · 19:00
Islington Assembly Hall
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The Islington Assembly Hall in London will host a music event by Bilal on 2026-12-09. Bilal is a Grammy Award-winning artist celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album. The event's ticket price is not specified.
Grammy Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of neo-soul’s most influential albums — his debut, 1st Born Second.
A singular voice in modern soul, Bilal blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and RnB with a vocal style that shifts effortlessly from raw intensity to soaring falsetto, cementing his place as one of the most respected artists of his generation.
Released in 2001, the record helped redefine the boundaries of neo-soul, brought to life by the Soulquarians collective alongside collaborators including J Dilla, Dr. Dre and Mos Def.
Revisiting the album in full — including timeless cuts like ‘Soul Sista’ and ‘Fast Lane’ — this is a rare chance to experience a classic reimagined live by one of soul music’s most distinctive voices.
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Frequently asked questions
Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 19:00.
Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second is held at Islington Assembly Hall in London (Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UD).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Islington Assembly Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Bilal is performing at Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second.
Tickets for Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Bilal (born Bilal Sayeed Oliver on August 23, 1979, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) is a soul musician and member of the musical collective known as Soulquarians. In 2001, his debut album — 1st Born Second — was released on the Interscope record label. Bilal's classical training at the Mannes Music Conservatory in New York was instrumental to his conversance with Jazz, voice, and big band arrangements. It has also been reported that he is capable of performing opera in seven languages and writes both music and lyrics.
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The Islington Assembly Hall in London will host a music event by Bilal on 2026-12-09. Bilal is a Grammy Award-winning artist celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album. The event's ticket price is not specified.
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Grammy Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of neo-soul’s most influential albums — his debut, 1st Born Second.
A singular voice in modern soul, Bilal blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and RnB with a vocal style that shifts effortlessly from raw intensity to soaring falsetto, cementing his place as one of the most respected artists of his generation.
Released in 2001, the record helped redefine the boundaries of neo-soul, brought to life by the Soulquarians collective alongside collaborators including J Dilla, Dr. Dre and Mos Def.
Revisiting the album in full — including timeless cuts like ‘Soul Sista’ and ‘Fast Lane’ — this is a rare chance to experience a classic reimagined live by one of soul music’s most distinctive voices.
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WhereIslington Assembly Hall
Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UD
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second?
Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second takes place on Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second taking place?
Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second is held at Islington Assembly Hall in London (Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UD).
Is there anywhere to stay near Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Islington Assembly Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second?
Bilal is performing at Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second.
How do I get tickets for Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second?
Tickets for Bilal - 25 Years of 1st Born Second can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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