Comedy | Live Q&A | Russell Brand

When: 30th September 2010
Where: Hackney Empire



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Tickets:
Start: £30-£35

Join Russell Brand for an evening of stand up comedy, an interview with special guest Jonathan Ross  and an audience Q&A to launch the sequel to Russell's best-selling book 'My Booky Wook'.  

 

Music Event | Mark Ronson and The Business Intl

When: 29th September 2010
Where: Hackney Empire, Main House


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Tickets: £20-£25
Start: 7:30pm

Mark Ronson hits the Empire's stage with The Business Intl and the release of his new album Record Collection.

Please, be advised that when booking, you can either select reserved seats in the Upper and Dress Circle (first option) or book unreserved/ standing tickets in the Stalls (second option).

Mid-Atlantic mastermind, Mark Ronson, went triple platinum in the UK with his last album Version and we expect nothing less from his next release. Described as a playground funk triumph and released through Columbia, it’s a collaborative effort, with Ronson at the production helm.

 

Today || Tony Allen 70 - Nigeria 50

When: 6 October 2010
Where: Barbican Hall

Tickets: £13.50 - 22.50
Start Time: 7:30pm






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Celebrating Tony Allen’s 70th Birthday and 50 years of Nigeria’s independence, this concert features guest collaborators who he has worked with over the years.
Born in August 1930, and a self-taught musician, he began to play at the age of eighteen, a fan of American jazz but also fascinated by traditional music and with the percussion work of Ghanaian Guy Warren, who mixed traditional rhythms with the new sounds of American bebop. Invited to audition for a jazz-highlife band by Fela Kuti in 1964, he became an original member of Kuti’s Koola Lobitos highlife-jazz band and started a decades-long musical relationship. This special evening marks Tony Allen’s 70th birthday and features several special guests collaborators who Allen has worked with over the years.

This year also marks Nigeria’s 50th anniversary of Independence and Allen has been at the centre was at the centre of Afrobeat, which is Nigeria’s most influential musical export – which combined the heavy groove and universal appeal of soul with jazz, highlife, and the polyrhythms of Yoruba music. Allen’s fusion of drum styles perfectly complemented Fela’s new African groove and he recorded over 30 albums with Fela and Africa ’70 – widely regarded as Fela’s best works. He has also worked with Manu Dibango, King Sunny Ade and Ray Lema. While often returning to the Afrobeat template that made his name, in the years since Allen has also worked with a broad range of rock acts, such as Jimi Tenor, Sebastien Tellier, Charlotte Gainsbourg and, to general acclaim, with Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon as the group The Good, The Bad and the Queen. 

'There is no question that Tony Allen is a genius, one of the greatest percussionists in the history of popular music.'The Guardian 


 

Performing Arts | Writers Block BBQ Special

When: Sunday 12th September 2010
Where: The Macbeth

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Writer's Block are known for putting on great performing arts show. With the likes of Jesse Boykins gracing the stage earlier this year this next BBQ will be very chilled, relaxed and a lot of fun. As summer is coming an end (very soon) what other way would you want to spend your Sunday evening? Headlining the show is SZJERDENE and will be supported by G.R.E.E.D.S and Kaana Ellie. Also DJ Snips will be on the decks spinning some tunes!


Start:: 6pm // Finish: 12pm

Location: The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, London N1 6LP


Price: £5 Entry including 1 free plate of BBQ Food. 
(BBQ will include::: Jerk Chicken (Halal), Beef Burgers, Vegetarian Burgers, Corn on the Cob, an extensive selection of salads, plus homemade cupcakes and deserts.)

Lifestyle Clash | Laziness Kills

Check out the below video from motivational speaker Action Jackson on Laziness. It's good stuff and be ready to take notes...



 

Fashion | London Fashion Week

When: 17th-21st September 2010
Where: London

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London Fashion Week is fast approaching. Expect to see what London has to offer when it comes to local and international designers. There will also be some recognisable names like Topshop, Mulberry and loads more. The week is filled with exhibitions, cat walk shows and an all out parade of the best outfits to date. Let's wait to see who will be getting those front row seats at this seasons hottest shows.

For more information: http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/

Music | Bashy headline gig at Islington O2 Academy

When: Thursday 30th September 2010
Where: Islington O2 Academy

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Start:7:30 // Finish: Late

Bashy has had a lot of success in most recent years. Having chart topping success and starring in plays and films Bashy is coming back to give the fans what they really want - the music. The 'Black Boys' singer will be headlining at Islinton's O2 Academy. Expect to hear some of his best and familiar tracks as well as some new ones.

Location: N1 Centre,16 Parkfield Street, London N1 0PS


Price: £10


Book tickets here


 

Music | T3M (Guvna B, Faith Child + Victizzle) @ Indigo2

When: Friday 13th August
Where: Indigo2

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Start:7:30 // Finish: Late

Victizzle, Faith Child and Guvna B are really the talk of London Town at present. Their Indigo2 gig is set to sell out and some thought it wouldn't be possible. Check out what's in store for this very special concert!!!!!

T3M [Guvna B, Faith Child, Victizzle] 

Three of UK gospel music’s most brightest stars have come together to form a one-off monumental project, namely ‘T3M’. The three musketeers is a campaign that Faith Child, Guvna B and Victizzle have created with the vision of “making gospel music mainstream”.

MOBO award winner Victizzle, UMA award winner Guvna B, and Cordless Show winner Faith Child have set sail on a two-fold project which includes a single release titled ‘Echo’, and an ambitious attempt to sell out London’s world renowned Indig02 music venue.

The groundbreaking live event named ‘T3M : Live at the Indig02’ takes place on Friday the 13^th of August and this correlates with the release of their up-tempo single ‘Echo’.

The three pioneers faithfully take a gigantic step forward in bringing gospel music out of the four walls of the church and placing it in a mainstream environment accessible to all. Taking their talents and message to a venue formerly graced by musical icons such as Madonna, Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas.

 The T3M motto is ‘all for one – one for all’ and Guvna B, Faith Child, and Victizzle each hope that the statement is echoed.

In the hope of displaying Jesus to a mainstream audience and engaging with people who may not know Him, or may not go to church, the three guys feel it important for Christians all over the capital to support their vision and in turn propel the single ‘Echo’ into the charts and also see thousands turn up to witness the spectacle at the Indig02.

Tickets start from £15 you can buy them here