Celebrity Chimp, Beans on Toast and Evil Genius
Some pics from the all-star line-up at Offline, Brixton on Saturday!
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David Goo & Corp Machine, Offline
Some photos from Friday’s shindig:
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Indietracks 2008
Steam trains, stations, late night singalongs in railway carriages, indie bands, Los Campesinos, real ale and blazing sun all weekend = 100% win! Click here for a full photo report …
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Battersea Power Station
As promised, here’s some more photos from the open day at Battersea Power station, with a full report here.
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The Thirst & Innercity Pirates
Wow. Last night’s Offline was fantastic – we had a special acoustic performance from fast-rising local boys The Thirst and I think the Innercity Pirates are my new favourite live …
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Battersea Power Station
We went along to a rare open day at Battersea Power Station where ambitious new development plans were being shown off. Expect a full photo report soon, but here’s a …
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Ukuleles, fiddles, electronica, craft corner and a nun
We had a terrific night of fun at Offline at JAMM on Thursday. The bill was, shall we say, very eclectic! [photo reluctantly removed by request] Kinzli sang beautiful, delicate …
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Upcoming Offline Club nights in Brixton
Thursday’s Offline show (tonight) has got a ‘Critic’s Choice’ rating in Time Out – do come along as there’s a chuffing fantastic bill on offer and it’s all for free! …
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We’ve had two nice previews in Time Out for Thursday’s gig at JAMM in Brixton and been awarded a ‘recommended’ rating. So come along and don’t miss out on the …
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A stormy afternoon in Brixton
The weather continues its un-summer like path (which is fine by me seeing as I prefer the golden browns of Autumn and the crisp air of wintery mornings!)… Here’s some …
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A Brick Lane curry
Brick Lane runs from Bethnal Green in the north, passes through Spitalfields and on towards Whitechapel High Street. Situated in the heart of London’s Sylheti Bangladeshi community, the street is …
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Offline at the Albert
Friday night at the Albert with the Royal Trumpets, The Hospital Bombers and Nigel of Bermondsey was fun. Here’s some photos! More photos
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Candide at the English National Opera
I’m not normally an opera-going sort of chap, but we popped along to see a production of Candide by the English National Opera at The London Coliseum. Voltaire’s story of …
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Greenwich Park and Royal Observatory
We enjoyed a lovely picnic* in Greenwich Royal Park, which covers 183 acres of land originally laid out in the 17th century. (*before the braying yuppies turned up) Greenwich Park …
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Greenwich – Naval College & Market
Continuing our walk from the O2 dome around the Greenwich Peninsula, we walked around the Royal Naval College, before popping into the excellent Greenwich Market for some fresh bread, cheese …
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Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk (part two)
Here’s some more pics from our wander along the Thameside path from the Millennium Dome into Greenwich. More photos soon! It was nice to find what felt like a piece …
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Millennium Dome to Greenwich walk
There’s a little-used but really interesting walk that runs from the Millennium Dome (or ‘The O2’ or whatever it’s now called) along a riverside path into Greenwich. The walk breezes …
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Return To The Dome
Millennium Dome main arena, 2000. Now rebranded as The O2 and part of the ‘O2 entertainment district’ (you what?!), I’ve always rather liked the structure and even enjoyed visiting it …
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Around Leicester and Trafalgar Squares
Some snaps from my wander around central London yesterday: Street artist in Leicester Square.
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Somerset House: London’s Largest Living Room
I went along to what was billed as ‘London’s Largest Living Room’ in the courtyard of Somerset House on Saturday and have to say as I was a little underwhelmed. …
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Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank
Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …
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Love Music Hate Racism demo
On Saturday, I popped along to what was billed as a “national demonstration and carnival parade against fascism and racism” in Trafalgar Square put on by Love Music Hate Racism …
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Trans-Siberian March Band at Offline
We had a great live show at the Brixton Albert on Saturday with the 12-strong Trans-Siberian March Band headlining. The band bravely started their set outside on Coldharbour Lane before …
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Cambridge photos
A few snaps taken from my stroll around Cambridge before Strawberry Fair. Cambridge is stuffed full o’history – among the great and the good who have attended their hoity toity …
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Testing Google mobile blogging
A picture of Brixton town hall from my Palm Centro phone.
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Barrington Road, tower block sunset
Sunset in Brixton, London.
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Covent Garden old market photos
We popped in to see this exhibition by photographer Clive Boursnell documenting the last days of the old central London fruit, vegetable and flower markets at Covent Garden. It’s only …
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Actionettes, samba drums, comedy at Offline
This was one of the best Offline nights for ages – up to forty samba drummers, dancing go-go girls, comedy, dancing and more! More pics here.
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Trafalgar Square, midnight.
I love London, me. 🙂
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Stereolab at the Windmill, Brixton
This was a great way to spend a Tuesday night, with indie legends Stereolab playing an intimate gig in one of Brixton’s finest venues, The Windmill. Here’s a few cameraphone …
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