wagamama today announces the launch of Symphony Sessions – a nationwide tour of young aspiring musicians performing intimate restaurant gigs.
From June 14, for three weeks, wagamama will welcome talented musicians to perform in selected restaurants across the country.
The gigs have been named the ‘symphony sessions’ and will be a celebration of summer music performed by grass roots musicians.
The music genre will be a mixture of soulful vibes, r&b, jazz and pop, perfect for a summery evening on a wagamama terrace.
The musicians, Lyvia (@Lyviamusic), Naiko (@naikojacques), Stefan (stefanmahendramusic), Jamie (@jamieyostmusic) and Matty (@mattyhaynesmusic) will perform at Manchester St Peters, Lincoln, Leeds Trinity, Exeter, Plymouth, Cardiff, London Bankside, Hammersmith and Old Street.
Full details can be found https://www.wagamama.com/symphony-sessions
Guests arriving at the restaurants during the gigs can quote ‘symphony sessions’ and receive a FREE summer drink (cherry blossom lemonade, yuzu and lychee tonic, peach iced tea, cloudy lemonade or sakura pink gin and tonic).
wagamama regional marketing manager Alice Eagle said: “We are so excited to be introducing symphony sessions, exclusively at nine key locations across the UK. This is a mid-week celebration of summer featuring live music performances to experience the sounds of wagamama through local grass roots musicians. We welcome you to head down to the bench between Tuesday June 14 and Thursday june 30 and enjoy some music with your favourite food.”
wagamama, renowned for its iconic katsu curry as well as a menu packed full of fresh, nourishing dishes including rice bowls, noodles, curries, is also about to launch its new summer menu.
In October wagamama announced the launch of new plant-based dishes meaning it is the UK’s first high street restaurant to give plant-based dishes equal share on their menu.
Vegan trailblazers wagamama will continue to promote plant-based eating as one of the most powerful choices consumers can make in the fight against climate change.
As part of their ‘2021 Positive Action Plan’, wagamama pledged to make half their menu plant-based by the end of the year. A commitment they met three months early upon the launch of their new menu on October 6.
Research has revealed that eating a plant-based diet could reduce the amount of land used for agriculture by 76% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food by up to 49% (Schiermeier, eat less meat, 2019 + IPCC, Special Report on Climate Change + Land, 2019).
wagamama has achieved it’s 50% plant-based commitment through launching dishes like Spicy Teriyaki Vegan ‘Chicken’ Steamed Buns, Spicy Vegan ‘Short Rib’ Ramen, Teriyaki Vegan ‘Chicken’ Ramen, and Shu’s ‘Shiok’ Jackfruit.
wagamama: our story and our food ‘kaizen’, meaning ‘good change’ is the philosophy that sits right at our heart. It shapes every dish we create, and pushes us to find better ways in all that we do. We’re restless spirits, forever creating and making things better.
We’ve been practising kaizen since 1992, when we opened our first doors in London’s Bloomsbury. Inspired by fast-paced, Japanese ramen bars and a celebration of Asian food, wagamama burst into life. We set out to create a unique way of eating; bringing the fresh, nourishing, flavours of Asia to all.
A warming bowl of bold ramen, teppan dishes griddled to perfection or if you would rather rice, you’re in luck – our menu features many Japanese favourites. Fresh, authentic menus that are updated seasonally. wagamama is a staple of modern Asian cuisine
In the name of kaizen, our standards are high. Our ingredients are cooked fresh, served fresh. Every bowl and plate that we fill with them is served as soon as it’s ready. The colours and aromas, flavours and spices are always at their best when they touch your table.
