Performing Arts | Rum Punch

When: Thursday 5th August 2010 
Where: Rudy's Revenge


Details as follows:

Start: 7pm // Finish: 10pm

The first Thursday of every month sees the return of Partnas in Ryhme's monthly event Rum Punch. This month's edition will boast feature performances as well as the return of our bi-monthly Punch Competition where a selection of Rappers, Singers, MC's & Poets go head to head for the title of ‘Punch Champion – August 2010’ with the winner taking home a certificate and that all important bottle of rum and the Open Mic segment, for all you enthusiasts who have some creativity to share (Open Mic is first come, first served – limited spaces - sign up from 7pm).

Come down early - it's set to be a busy one! Grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun. 

Price: £5/£4 (with student I.D)

Location: Rudy's Revenge (downstairs), 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA. Opposite Shaftsbury Theatre.

Performing Arts | Breaking The Ice

When: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Where: Sway Bar

Details as follows:

Start:6:30pm // Finish:12am

Ever fancied a hand at Karaoke but thought they wouldn't play the songs you like? Well Breaking The Ice is here to break down that stereotype. BTI is London's new hot spot for the lovers of Hip Hop and R&B with a spin of Karaoke. The night will start off with the resident DJs kicking off the evening.

'BREAKING THE ICE' is London's premier monthly Hip Hop & RnB Karaoke night!!

This is the ideal event for an after work jam or a night out with a difference where you can choose your pace - come, watch, sit back and enjoy or come,get on stage, sing, rap, dance and enjoy the adulation and applause from the crowd!

Sticking the proverbial two fingers up at traditional Karaoke - this is the real deal. Fresh, fun and innovative there really isn’t another night like this on the London social scene.

Price: £5

Location: Sway. 61-64 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5BZ

Performing Arts | Writer's Block

When: Tuesday 13th July 2010
Where: Juno Bar

Details as follows:

Start: 7:30pm // Finish: 10:30pm

Writer's Block is a great spoken word and live music event that is taking place on 13th July 2010. This great event is not only about and full of good vibes but it's complete mixture of things including food. On the night there will be poetry, live music and also a short film been shown.

Full Feature  Acts:

Angel, Carol Ohemaa,  Fran Isherwood. Gbontwi Anyetei, Hollie McNish, Kadija Kamara, Phresh Mentality

Short Film Screening

'Have You Heard?' By Zayna Daze

Plus:

Hot Food Available

Price: £5

Location: Juno Bar 134-135 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch E1 6JE.

For more information: www.lovewritersblock.com // lovewritersblock@gmail.com

Clash Of The Week: Soul Jam | Poejazzi | Rum Punch | Janelle Monae

When: Thursday 1st July 2010
Where: The Ritzy
Clash: Janelle Monae // Poejazzi // Rum Punch


Details as follows:


Start:7pm // Finish:12 Midnight

The Illersapiens Soul Jam is a residency Upstairs @ The Ritzy for 7 piece live Hip Hop collective The Illersapiens, giving an outlet for them to perform their latest freshest material and build a community of people who enjoy live soulful music. Every month special guest performers and DJs are also invited down, previous months have seen Deanna Roger, Pheonix Da Icefire, Skandal, Fliptrix, DJ Yo Creo!, DJ X-kutz and resident DJ Mileage (We Are Dubist) take to the stage. 

The Soul Jam has now been bringing the soulful sounds of South London for 2 years!!!! To mark this momentous occasion we have a wonderful line-up gracing the Ritzy stage once more for our 2nd birthday party on Thurs 1st July.. 

The Illersapiens www.theillersapiens.com

KidKanevil  http://www.myspace.com/kidkanevil

A member of the experimental band project Stateless, and former writer for taste-making music magazine Straight No Chaser, Kidkanevil gets the thumbs-up from everybody from DJ Shadow to BBE and Breakin Bread to URB magazine for his intricate yet punchy production style.

12 Tone Brass Band http://www.myspace.com/12tonebrass

 They are a six piece collective formed of five tough brass instrumentalists (Ben Kelly - Sousaphone, Ahmad Dayes - Trombone, 'Slick' Nick Walters - Trumpet, Wayne Francis - Tenor Saxophone, Edward Cawthorne - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones) and an explosive drummer (Yusef Dayes) who together have started defining their sound and forging their name as a historically significant band, pushing limitations set by the ears of corporate fat cats like Sony BMG and Universal and reaching an overwhelming majority, young and old, from all different backgrounds

To celebrate we will also be giving away a limited number of CDs featuring exclusive Soul Jam recordings, having captured the essence of the best moments of spontaneity over the past year, you need to get your hands on one.

Price: Free


Location: Upstairs at The Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Brixton SW2 1JG

Performing Arts| Blessed Souls

When: Friday 25th June 2010
Where: Greyhound Pub

Details as follows:

Start:8pm // Finish:1am

Blessed Souls is one of London's hot spots for evening entertainment. The event is back again and this time around they're taking things up a step but still with the same cool vibe. "If you've never attended Blessed Souls it's an open mic show that's all about you enjoying yourself with no drama included just good vibes all around. With the host Adelaide Mackenzie and the house band known to the regulars as the 'Mac Band' you're bound to have a great time." They will also be showing the World Cup Football from 9.30pm to 3am!

Price: £7 on the door

Venue: At Greyhound Pub, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane (10 mins From the Ice Rink), Streatham Common SW16 5NJ

Performing Arts | Sisco Gomez dance class

When: 17th June 2010
Where: Pineapple Studios

Details as follows:

Start:4pm // Finish:5pm

Check out Sisco Gomez at Pineapple Studios for his dance class today. So you can get a workout and also move your feet to the beat.

Location: Pineapple Studios, 7 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JA

Performing Arts | The Sunday Show

When: Monday 24th May 2010
Where: Strawberry Moons
Clash: Dru Hill @ IndigO2

Details as follows:

Start:7pm // Finish:11pm

2 Comedians - 5 PA's - 3 Game shows
The Sunday show is a great night filled with jokes, games and PAs from various artists. If you're looking for a good way to chill after work or just want a bundle of laughs this is the place to be. Host on the night will be Mo The Comedian.

Comedians:
Funmbi & Travis Jay

PA's from
Young Juelz
Twissman
Raw Smilez
Maxwell D
Alex Mills

Game Shows:
Opinionated - Aaron Fontaine & Tazer Black
Axel (Comedian)
Kay Lewis (Comedian)

Address: Strawberry Moons, 15 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BF
Nearest tube stations: Oxford Circus or Piccadily stations

Price: £5 before 8pm

Dresscode: No tracksuits

Tables: £100 (holds 5 people)
Food and drink is half price until 8pm

Policy: No I.D No entry (Provisional/Driving license or Passport)

For more info: marvyn.harrison@gmail.com

 

BAC || Auntie Netta's Holiday for Asylum

When: Wednesday 19th 2010
Where: Battersea Art Centre


Details as follows:

A chance to see the online sensation auntie netta as seen onwww.funnyordie.com/nimmi This is a brand new comedy following auntie netta's journey from back home, to her current holidaying for asylum in the UK. From Obama to Hadrians Wall, her favourite Portuguese dance and the wonders of Skype, the journey turns this literature scholar into a cleaning lady. A fresh new satire on immigration, politics and auntie's experience of living in the UK.

Written and performed by Nimmi Harasgama. Directed by Amit Sharma. Produced by Tamasha. Script editor: Heshani Sothiraj-Eddlestone

Start: 7pm and 8:15pm





 

Dance || Van Huynh Company

When: Fri 21 and Sat 22 May

Where: RichMix


Details as follows:

Mural Studies - Premiere


The empty space becomes a canvas on which movement is spilt, flung, dripped and scraped.

The meaning cannot be imposed but results from a total immersion.

The dancer stands at the core.

For this new creation, Dam Van Huynh has collaborated with composer Jamie Hamilton, costume designer Kimie Nakano and lighting designer Antony Hateley.

Sudden Change of Event


Sudden Change of Event is a multi faceted production incorporating dance, live music and visual structures. The piece is an exploration of the fragility of the moment and the infinite potential outcomes of an individual encounter. Sudden changes may occur at any time and force the individual to adapt.

Inspired by a chance meeting which created a series of unplanned scenarios, the work explores the impact of chance encounters; whether they slip by unnoticed or leave a dramatic imprint on the individuals involved.

Van Huynh has collaborated closely with renowned contemporary music/improvisation pianist-composer Leon Michener to elaborate the score. Working with experimental vocalists Elaine and Mikhail Karikis, Michener develops a semi-improvisational style to heighten the spontaneity of the dancers’ chance encounters. Set Designer Yann Seabra’s changing structural environment intensifies the exploration of spatial boundaries while Lighting Designer Antony Hateley plays with light and shadow to add harmony and balance.

"In Sudden Change of Event, Dam Van Huynh has created a piece so intricate that the audience can do nothing but be riveted"

Catherine Hooper, Critical Dance Magazine.com



"This company is tight and sizzling with potential"

Emma Stevenson, Ballet.co Magazine



"Dam Van Huynh’s unique use of the body is striking and alarming"

Hetty Blades

Tickets: / £12 / £10 concs

book online or call our Box Office on 020 7613 7498
http://www.damvanhuynh.com/
Start: 7.30pm/ Venue 1 // Finish


 

Performing Arts | Markus The Sadist

When: 17th - 20th May 2010
Where: Bloomsbury Theatre

Details as follows:

Start: 8pm

Markus Wright just wants to be an emcee and will sacrifice his true voice for that dream contract... Rap, grime and jazz collide in explosive fashion in an original Hip Hop theatre production exposing the darker side of the music industry and celebrity culture, created and directed by Jonzi D (Breakin' Convention). Starring top UK emcee/actor Bashy as Markus, new music by Soweto Kinch alongside a cast of critically acclaimed artists from the UK urban music and Hip Hop theatre scenes.



For more information: www.markusthesadist.com

Buy tickets here

TONIGHT | Style and Substance

When: Tuesday 4th May 2010
Where: The Last Days of Decadence

Details as follows:

The ONLY show that supports FEMALE TALENT
in aid of FEMALE CAUSES.

***************************YOUR HOST****************************

CAROL OHEMAA

*************PERFORMANCES ON THE NIGHT FROM****************

JARETH || SLOOZIE || TANIYA SONKO || SHANAZ DORSETT ||
JADE ANOUKA || NADINA MCQUILKEN || PHRESH MENTALITY || KIMORA|| LIL SIMZ 
PLUS MANY MORE....
AND....


A chance to show your talent in our

•••••OPEN MIC•••••

ENTRY

£8 on the door
£6 guestlist before 8pm
£1 from your entry fee will go to ENDOMETRIOSIS UK

GUESTLIST

email your names to:SISTOVAPRODUCTIONS@HOTMAIL.CO.UK
OR Just click ATTENDING to be added automatically
(your name will appear as it is on your facebook page)

DOORS
open at 7.30pm....show starts at 8pm ends 11.30pm

DRESSCODE

Smart casual OR just come as you are!


  

Tonight | Phresh Mentality @ Ruby Sings

When: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Where: Ronnie's Bar


Details as follows:


Start:7pm // Finish:3am

An excellent, largely vocal-led night on the LAST Tuesday of each month, Ruby Sings is dedicated to showcasing the skills of unsigned artists and musicians from across the city. From the house band to the acts that perform, all who take part have an amazing amount of talent but perhaps have never had the opportunity to play at such an intimate venue as Ronnie's Bar. As much a showcase for industry types to witness the great wealth of musical ability on the scene as it is a night of pure entertainment for the public, what this evening offers is a musical marketplace open to all.

THIS MONTH RUBY SINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT RONNIE'S BAR ON TUESDAY THE 27TH APRIL!!!!


This month we are featuring:

Soul sensation Selena M!

www.myspace.com/salenamusic

RightClickSaveAs

www.myspace.com/rightclicksaveasband

Sam Sure and Giacamo

www.myspace.com/samsureandgiacomo

Phresh Mentality - myspace.com/phreshmentalitypoet

For the first time at Ronnie's we have decided to dabble in SPOKEN WORD. Special guest Amber aka Phresh Mentality started her spoken word journey last year and has so far has had the privilege of performing at events like Word 4 Word and Stratford Theatre Royal, Writers Block at Juno Bar, Rum Punch, Phraseology, Beats Rhymes & Vibes & many more.

Her poetry is a mix of raw human emotion, situational circumstances and serendipity. Originally a closeted writer, bound to the page, she's now found her voice for the stage and is loving every minute!

This episode is not to be missed!!!

Doors @ 7pm

Entrance - £5 before 9pm £7 thereafter


 

Lifestyle Clash: Jesse Boykins III interview w/ Soul Culture

Right now the whole of London is buzzing about this young talented singer Jesse Boykins III. Below is an interview with him and SoulCulture from last year. If he interests you you can catch him at Writer's Block 2nd Bithrday Bash but tickets are going fast and the event is happening tomorrow. So head down there to here some great music and good vibes!

Countdown to the election EVENTS | Silence Is NOT Golden

When: Sunday 18th April 2010
Where: The Broadway Theatre Barking

Start: 5:30pm // Finish Late
Tickets: £5 (£3 concs)

Details as follows:

The voices and opinions of London's younger generation can't wait and won't wait in this eclectic fusion of spoken word, theatrics and debate. Inspired by the forthcoming election and the big issues of the day, their words will take centre stage on a night to remember, directed by Dean Atta and featuring special guests including Aruba Red, Aisling Fahey, Deanna Rodger, Maverick Sabre and DJ Joe Grime.

The Broadway Youth Board, Words In Motion and the Rhymes Won't Wait Collective prove that Silence Is Not Golden.

Part of Spin The Election find out more information here.

Performing Arts: Ambassadors Dance Open Classes

When: Wednesday 31st March
Where: 709 Old Kent Road
Clash: Akilah Live // Hip Hop Raw

Details as follows:

Start:6:30 // Finish: 9pm

The Ambassadors have been wowing crowds with the choreography and mime skills. Now they are opening their dance classes to the public. If you have a passion for dance then make your way down to South London for a taste.

Location: 709 Old Kent Road, SE15 1JZ
Price: £5

London's Best Dance Crew Month 3 Semi Finals

When: Saturday 27th March
Where: Fairfield Halls, CONCERT HALL



Start: // Finish Doors open at 6:30pm

Tickets £10 - V.I.P £20-£30

To book tickets: 0208 688 9291




Details as follows:

London’s Best Dance Crew provides a platform for the younger generation of dancers and performers all around London to develop and excel.

The aim is to give them the opportunity and help needed to turn their talent into life skills that they can use for the future, including: career, media and business development advice and workshops as well as having fun the whole way through.

Line up


Crews left in the Semi Finals:

Retalitation - Justin Timberlake

Ruthless - Jay Z

Definitives - Lady Gaga

Trilogy - Beyonce

Masquerade - Britney Spears

Special Guests
Akai - GOT TO DANCE WINNER

Shola Ama
Status - Got to Dance Semi Finals
Boy Blue - Pied Piper

Rodrigo Moratto - Whatever Whatever



www.Londonsbestdancecrew.com

Performing Arts: Akilah LIVE

When: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Where: The Flea Pit, 49 Columbia Road, Shorditch, London E2 7RG
Clash: Ambassadors dance class // Hip Hop Raw


Details as follows:


THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Akilah Live is a monthly performance night merging visual media, dance, theatre, music, spoken word, and everything in between. This time around they are bring back some of the their favourite acts from the past nine months.


Start: 7pm // Finish: 10:30pm
Price: £5 all night


MUSIC 
GAMBIT ACE
Gambit ace is a talented Mc, freestlyer and actor from the group RODIUM and theatre company Theatre De Cunt. At times he is also a producer and co-producer. He has performed at Brixton academy.
www.myspace.com/gambitro

PAPER HORSE
A'cappella / Acousmatic / Tape music / Experimental - Paper Horse creates songs that grow and build in front of your very ears. It's the sort of music that sends you away with the thought that you were a part of something being created, and all you've done is stood there open mouthed.
www.myspace.com/paperhorse

THE YUYA
Their influences are untraceable but one thing is sure, they are very refreshing. For a duo, with only a guitar, the sound is big and unexpected. Constance voice is something I thought was sadly extinct after 1969 but I was wrong;to the sound of her voice you
will melt.
www.myspace.com/theyuya

SPOKEN WORD
OLAKUMBI
Spoken word artist
olathepoet@wordpress.com

FILM & VISUAL ART
CHARLEEN RAYMOND and KRISTINE-VINTAGE SASSY-
http://www.myspace.com/leenray
http://www.myspace.com/sassyvonk




Our aim is to provide talented unknowns across all these mediums, the opportunity to showcase their talents to an audience passionate for creativity in a relaxed environment.


Founder Zinzi Minott:
“My aim is to use this event to educate myself to an extremely high professional standard at Laban Dance School which I know has the experience to facilitate this so I can pursue a career in helping others fulfil their artistic potential”


Within the coming months Akilah live will take the next step and be transformed into the Akilah Foundation.

Come down and join us!

Performing Arts: Writer's Block - 2nd Birthday celebration

When: Wednesday 14th April
Where: Cargo

Details as follows:

Start:8pm // Finish: Late

Writer's Block is back again and this time it's their 2nd birthday celebration at Cargo. The team have stretched the boat out and have got an all round line up. Headlining this great event is Jesse Boykins III. This will be the Brooklyn rapper's first time performing in the UK and we are excited about his live band and hearing tracks from his previous two albums Doppmine and The Beauty Created.

Support acts include:
P.I.P (Joshua Idehen, Inua Ellams & Mus Okongwo)
The Illersapiens
Deanna Rodger
Kersha Bailey
Poeticat

After Party DJ set from:
DJ Snips (Doctors Orders)

Location: Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3A

£11 ADVANCE TICKET PRICE

For Tickets, visit: http://tiny.cc/JessinLondon

www.Cargo-London.com

Performing Arts: UK Soul Jam + Lenny Henry

When: Sunday 28th March 
Where: Jazz Cafe London

Details as follows:

Start:7pm // Finish:1am

UK Soul Jam is back again but this time around they have Britain's funny man Lenny Henry for a live performance at Jazz Cafe London. Henry will be supported by a whole cast of great singers and choirs. UK Soul Jam is a celebration of UK SOUL in an Open Mic - Jam Session, Showcase & DJ Session featuring the best of London's Soul talent at Jazz Cafe.


On the night:

LENNY HENRY:
UK TV Icon Lenny Henry - a house hold name to millions in the UK will take to the UKSoulJam stage to sing SOUL music. Lenny's love of Soul music has carried him through his over 35 years in show biz be it as a comedian, actor, TV presenter, script writer, producer or singer. Lenny will be mentored by non other than UKSoul Legend OMAR for this performance.. & yes Omar will be in the house too on this occasion.


NOEL MCKOY:
UKSoulJam welcomes back UKSoul & Reggae pioneer Noel Mckoy. Noel has a very distinguished music career stretching right back to early hits as a Lovers Rock artist in the 70's through to his pioneering family Street Soul band The Mckoys. The artists Noel's worked with inc. a who's who of Soul & Dance names from Stevie Wonder, Incognito, Eric Roberson, JTQ to name a few. In the last few months Noel has released a new album in France.


CAMDEN UNITED GOSPEL CHOIR:
To celebrate Easter this Palm Sunday we welcome the first of our Gospel choirs in our UKGospel focus choir double bill - fittingly the local based Camden United Gospel Choir, part of the We Sing organisation will take to the UKSoulJam stage for their debut.


EAST LONDON SOUL SINGERS CHOIR:
Continuing our UK Gospel Choir focus to celebrate Easter this Palm Sunday we welcome The East London Soul Singers Choir bringing their brand of Choral Soul & Gospel live & direct from East London.


MARIA BENTLEY:
a nice mix of Neo Soul, credible R&B & classic Jazz singing of the like Amy Winehouse might enjoy..
Maria is most definitely one to watch - be in the house to see her full live band before she surely blows up to bigger things.


Resident DJs:
Paul Aaaron (Keep The Faith / Groove Lineage)
DJ Kay (Keep The Faith / UKSoulJam)

Resident Band:
Harlano & The CKB

Hosted By:
Harlano, Adeola & Paul Aaaron

Tickets: £8 Advance, £10 Door, (Upstairs Balcony Restaurant Table Seats with £16.50 Set Menu)

Buy your ticket here

Performing Arts: Adlib

When: 14th March 2010
Where: FYM FYG Bar

Details as follows:

Start:7:30pm // Finish:11:30pm

Adlib is a great performing arts event that showcases great talent from different industries. It's a great way to enjoy your Sunday evening. This month includes host Simply Andy who is an all round entertainer and will leave you in stitches as you leave the premises. Also Obenewa who is an amazing singer will be performing. Everyone has got this MC on their lips; P Money will also be doing their thing too. To get your sides splitting there is Jags ( the hottest new comedian all the way form Canada) and Sam The Funny Joker (who is a brand new comic)


Location: 231 CAMBRIDGE HEATH RD. LONDON. E2 0EL