One Day. One stage. Infinite vibes The Open Gallery The White City Warehouse: by Stanley Marchon from the Chelsea Collective and Nick Kahan The Cinema Collective Hub A Day for Creatives & Music Lovers
- estheraustinglobal
- 6 days ago
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Updated: 3 days ago
Watch Stanley Marchon's Passionate introduction here:
Music, art and creativity are universal languages that bypass barriers of culture, age, and background to reach the very core of our being. For the individual, it can heal, inspire, energise, and give voice to emotions too deep for words. It can be a mirror to our joys and sorrows, or a spark that ignites creativity and hope. For the collective, these three elements is a gathering place an invisible thread weaving people together in shared rhythm, memory, expression, and meaning comforting in times of hardship, uniting in celebration, activists in their own way, a representation of rebellion and of love. Reminding us that, despite our differences, we all move to the same human heartbeat.
The afternoon began with Stanley Marchon, a humanitarian and impact investor, who shared his heartfelt WHY for organizing this event. His purpose was to support communities, promote both emerging and established artists, create platforms for talent, and bring people together, all united by the foundation of love. A man with a vision, purpose, passion to elevate, taking action. Unity is found in community and therefore he drives that vision forward. The vision was supported and driven too by the team at The White City Warehouse, a partnership that was formed from Stan's vision and drive. The Team worked hard behind the scenes putting this event together. Kash Gallimore, his father Daniel and sister Keyana and the rest of the team, we say thank you. Team work makes the dream work.
First up on the bill was Genn — calm, collected, deep. Totally immersed in the raindrops of his craft. A modern man with an eccentric soul, free from limitations, where his music becomes a meeting place of gypsy sounds and modern rhythms, infused with his own unmistakable flavour. He plays his guitar with a silent intensity, head bowed, as if drawing from some deep inner well. Each note carries the fusion of tradition and innovation, weaving stories without words—raw, soulful, and entirely his own.
Shashe - As she stepped onto the stage with her drummer I could hear remnants from the song by Maze Cruisers by 'Happy Feelin's as she energetically took the stage, adorned in the colors emblematic of the Rastafarian faith. Her energy light, and fuzzily happy. She wore colors which symbolized a genre of music, reggae, which embodies struggle, liberation, culture, freedom of expression, and African roots and soul. Shashe's sense of freedom was evident in her movements, and with each word that escaped her, she was making a statement. This is about love, unity, freedom and peace.
Alice, a singer/songwriter, donned in stylish black and white paired with striking red gloves. The Colour Red: love, passion, danger, and power - you gotta be ready for Alice or simply step out of the kitchen!! Blending fashion and funk. She exuded Prince-like energy while performing 'Don't you Mess with Me' - truly embodying the lady Funketeer that she is.
The afternoon transitioned into the evening, bringing a diverse array of global talent to The White City Warehouse, with artists arriving from Spain, Hungary, and The Philippines. This was a gathering of music enthusiasts and creatives from around the world, eager to showcase their brilliance.
From the soulful, melodic magic of Dr Charmain Elliott, whose serene presence captivated even before she began to sing, and then she sang weaving her magic into the atmosphere, captivating, performing something old, a Janet Kay remix and Bobby Marley's 'Don't Worry about a Thing' . Then something new, her latest song 'No Love is Greater than this' which is now out on Spotify and other major platforms . We were definitely captivated.
Lilac Underworld, allowed her rhythm to flow from her spiritual channel, guiding us inward to those places within ourselves that often seek truth, fairness, and equality. Both with her guitar in tow and then without, she held centre stage a clear spiritual activist and an expressive surgeon of musical words, which cut straight to the heart. Didn't think we'd go so deep at The Open Gallery? Think again. This platform, this event, is to expose the masters of change and non-conformity to the world. Lilac's presence was a creative force of individual freedom, and an activist for others, reminding us that art, creativity and music can be both beauty whilst also being a wonderfully challenging catalyst for change.
We heard from Rob who infused the space with some rock & soul, 80’s classics, and some of his own material, exuding an energetic passion moving across the stage like a tireless superhero. And in between his performance, he was camera man, capturing some great shots, moments and vibes.
Then there was Nicola melting hearts with pop perfection, unlocking memories with her dulcet tone as she strummed her guitar, with affection, which allowed her to release her songstress brilliance. Bismarco Pinto created a carnival type of atmosphere. his energy light and fused with a joy and happiness that was contagious. An energy that offered a sense of freedom that compelled everyone to dance, to move, to feel the music and to respond, to engage, to savour.
Arthur’s Fate Rock Band - energized, intense, dynamic, theatrical, and captivating. They provided an authentic Rock n Roll experience, as they fervently dropped to their knees, high jumps, back flips (well almost) the collective fusion of bass, drums, voice creating energy static. This here was a performance of crazy, yee haa gid-dee-up frenzied passion. You could tell it was a deep belly thing, something that tore at your feet until you levitated.
Paul Marney and his band from the Philippines blended rock and blues into an exhilarating, passionate performance that left the audience breathless. This was the tale of a man who turned the challenges of being bullied (Paul was born with a cleft lip) into the motivation for his passion and career as a musician, as demonstrated by last night's show—Passion, Arriving yet still Journeying, but Doing what I love. His guitar, his instrument, his lover, his life-line, his mentor, his dream, his vision, his story, his message. Paul played that guitar with the intensity, the rawness with the exuberance of life, a rich carnival of those life experiences came alive in his hands, in his presence each noted creating its own story, sensually luring the audience into an organic and seamless outter world experience. His band members meeting him, fusing with him, creating a yummy, intense, freedom of the soul, crazy, out of body experience. Paul also sang The Blues and owned it.
Patrick Alan Whippe—singer, producer, promoter, entertainer took to the mic later on in the evening, a seasoned MC, waxing lyrical, hyping the crowd, and keeping spirits sky-high for the artists who were still to come. It was late, it was hot, people were getting tired, but Patrick knew how to read the room, he was a professional, he understood the assignment of respect for the artist, of support, of 'making some noise' to encourage and uplift. Keeping the energy high, the show continued.
We were then introduced to the sultry hues of Sister Sydney, who embodied a serene stillness, whilst rendering her song. Her notes seemed to hover in the air, her breathwork creating musical pauses that hung, suspended as her notes unravelled themselves into our personal spaces, enticing us into her musical domain.
Jalex (Spain) brought smooth, easy R&B swag to the stage. The R&B vibes were kicking as he sang us some Usher and Mario Winan covers, that slid into our memory banks with that knowing nod and ode to 90's RnB nostalgia. I could hear my younger self 'Brap, Brap, Brapping'. They say the way to a mean's heart is through his stomach - well Jalex showed that the way of self expression when doing something you love comes on stage, because it was clear this artist just loves to perform.
Zalan (Hungary) stood with his guitar, a young man who had made the streets of London his auditioning platform, busking doing what he loved. So there he stood, a voice like running water seamless, flowing, telling truths about the human experience. Cool as a cucumber, however paradoxically slightly nervous (as to be expected) Zalan, shared about giving up everything back home, the girl of his dreams, to follow his aspirations of being a musician in London. He showed up and showed out and he sang.
Nat Cartier — saxophone in hand, ready to throw down some Sade, glided effortlessly through the space, engaging with everyone he passed. His sax was like the Pied Piper’s call—its notes beckoning, cavorting, and seducing in turn. Ever the showman, he invited requests from the crowd and delivered on each one with ease. You got a sense he was someone born ready.
There were more artists who performed through-out the day, but I was not able to catch their performances. But we still give them kudos and send love and give them thanks for their wonderful contribution.
Dreams coming true are rarely just about chance—they’re the moments when preparation, passion, and persistence collide with opportunity. They remind us that what once felt distant and impossible can become part of our lived reality. A dream realised is more than a personal victory; it’s proof to ourselves and others that vision can be turned into action, and that hope, when fuelled by effort, can take shape in the world. These moments carry a quiet magic, inspiring us to keep reaching, because if one dream can come true, so can the next.
So to Stanley Marchon and Nick Kahan, thank you for being the visionaries for so many people with dreams. Thank you to to all the performers who came out to gift the world their talent. To those who are doing what they love, even though the path may not be smooth or easy you are all showing the world that you are prepared to follow your heart, your dreams, to create music because it's more that other's think it is - Doing what you love with music - it's a love story.
The event was organised with heart by Stanley Marchon from The Chelsea Collective and Nick Kahan The Cinema Collective Hub. A Huge thanks to Kash & the White City Warehouse team for making it all happen.
💥 One day, . One stage. Infinite vibes.
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