The Long Play Sessions : Samira Ahmed with 'A Hard Day's Night'
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The Long Play Sessions : Samira Ahmed with 'A Hard Day's Night'

Hosted by Daniel Rachel

Presented by: Institute of Contemporary Music Performance


0 LONDON: ICMP Queen's Park (info)
P Thursday 11th June, 2026
N Door time: 6:30pm, start time: 7:30pm
. 16+ (under-18s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Literature

Event information

Join us at ICMP’s Queen’s Park campus for a special in‑conversation event with award‑winning journalist, writer, and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, as she discusses her brand‑new book in the BFI Film Classics series:
A Hard Day’s Night – her deep dive into the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 film.

In this intimate interview, Samira will explore how A Hard Day’s Night - created to capture the Beatles’ explosive rise—has become a genuine cinematic classic. Drawing from her lifelong love for the film and her remarkable 2023 discovery of the earliest known full Beatles concert recording, Samira examines how the movie captured the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s Britain and redefined modern celebrity.

Expect insights into:

- The film’s innovative blend of documentary realism and playful rebellion
- How Beatlemania transformed ideas of fame, identity, and media
- The film’s lasting influence on generations of artists, fans, and filmmakers
- Samira’s personal connection to the Beatles and how the film shaped her own journey into journalism

Tickets

General Admission

30 tickets available

Total price: £5.50
Ticket price: £5.00, Booking fee: £0.50
 
 

Venue information

London: ICMP Queen's Park
0 76-78 Salusbury Road
London
NW6 7PA
> www.icmp.ac.uk/news/music-book-authors-long-play-sessions
` Free parking, an accessible venue, and wheelchair friendly.