Hidden Tracks
An incredible selection of storytellers recall how one song or piece of music has changed their life, at a night from the much-loved show OneTrackMinds.
Hidden Tracks is best described as a cross between Desert Island Discs, TED Talks and The Moth.
First, you hear someone’s story of a life-changing relationship with a piece of music, then you hear that song played out, sometimes live.
With Hidden Tracks, the process is just as important as the performance – through workshops and tailored writing sessions, people from any walk of life are helped to develop and share their own story which marks a transformation in their life, to leave a lasting impression on yours.
Running for over six years, this event is hosted at Wilton’s Music Hall in east London, and in that time there have been stories from over 200 amazing storytellers, including Peter Tatchell, Inua Ellams, Katie Melua, David Olusoga, Sarfraz Manzoor and Deborah Frances-White.
Need to know
How to apply
We actively welcome applications from writers of all ages and all experience levels (including people who wouldn’t yet call themselves a writer).
Applications close at midnight, Sunday 1 September.
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
01 Nov 2024, 7.45pm
Run time
2 hours (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
from £12.00*
* Excludes £3.50 booking fee.
Book as early as you can to ensure the best choice of tickets. Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.
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Access
Access events
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
To book tickets for BSL interpretation, email [email protected] or call us on 020 3879 9555.
You can join our free Access Scheme through your online Southbank Centre account or via email.
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For your visit
This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre
The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.
Plan your visit
The Purcell Room is an auditorium located within our Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Within the Queen Elizabeth Hall you’ll find our glass-fronted Concrete Cafe, the ideal spot to recharge, or catch up with friends, whilst the bustle of Central London and the River Thames carries on around you.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.