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Petts Wood to Hayes, Kent.

Fri 2nd October, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some photos from a lovely 10 mile stroll around the Kent countryside last weekend: More pics here

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G20 bra girl charged for posing as a police officer

Wed 30th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s how ridiculous our cops can be: Eleven G20 campaigners are being prosecuted for impersonating police officers despite some being half-dressed and wielding toy machineguns.The protesters, who call themselves the …

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Say hello to wirefresh.com!

Wed 23rd September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After the last tech site I was working for collapsed in a heap of incompetence and unpaid wages (mainly mine, I reckon), I’ve decided to start up my very own …

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Ella Edmondson at Offline Club, Brixton

Mon 21st September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

She was absolutely fabulous! One of my fave Offline gigs this year! More pics here.

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My exciting day as a movie extra on ‘Blitz’

Mon 21st September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Today, I spent the day employed on a film set near Smithfield Market, central London. My day mainly involved me standing in street, drinking coffee, chatting to other extras and …

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Virgin Atlantic in epic 911 fail

Mon 14th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a ‘pretend’ card they enclosed in a letter trying to get me to sign up for their new credit card service. I’m thinking they haven’t exactly thought it through …

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Actionettes at Vauxhall Duckie Club

Sun 13th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Actionettes put on a fabulous show last night at Duckie � and the crowd went seriously wild for them! A few pics:    

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London Astoria: nearly gone

Wed 9th September, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve seen some great gigs at the Astoria in central London, but the end came on 14th Jan, 2009 when the venue was closed to make way for the construction …

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Some London snaps

Sun 6th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few photos taken during my wander around town yesterday.   Checking out the excellent ‘Londoners Through a Lens’ exhibition at the Getty Gallery in Fitzrovia.   Regent’s Park fountain. …

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The Tree House Gallery, Regents’s Park

Sun 6th September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Billed as “an innovative public project featuring a free daily program of events, arts, discussions, musicology and activities,” the Treehouse Gallery in Regent’s Park tasked itself with acting, ” as …

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Mini rave in Trafalgar Square!

Sat 5th September, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

One & Other is a live artwork by sculptor Antony Gormley, giving 2,400 participants the chance to spend an hour alone on the empty plinth in Trafalgar Square for 100 …

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Johnsons and Autoban at Offline

Wed 2nd September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Both these bands put on fantastic shows at the Albert last Friday night at Offline. Here’s a few photos: More pics here: The Johnsons and Autoban at Offline

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Return to St Fagans museum, Cardiff

Tue 1st September, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We paid another visit a few weeks back and checked out all the indoor galleries we missed last time. They’ve currently got a great pop culture exhibition there, and after …

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Penarth pier photos

Mon 31st August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A few snaps from a quick jaunt to Penarth pier, a short, late Victorian attraction situated just a few miles from Cardiff. The pier has had some considerable ups and …

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Beautiful days Festival: photos

Tue 25th August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a fantastic time at this festival in Devon run by the Leveller. The site was fantastic – lush, green, hilly with loads of big trees and tons of …

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Sweet Baboo, Spivs, Bearcraft @ Offline

Mon 17th August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some pics from a great Offline night on Friday night at the Albert in Brixton. Sweet Baboo, The Spivs and Bearcraft at Offline

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New York street photos

Thu 6th August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

New York street scenes. Some photos of graffiti, skylines, neon shopfronts and fallout shelter signs from our travels around Brooklyn and Manhattan last winter       More photos here: …

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Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC photos

Wed 5th August, 2009 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Last winter we paid another visit to Red Hook, Brookyln � a down-at-heel, former industrial port which was once dubbed the ‘crack capital of America.’ Here’s some photos I’ve finally …

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Jessica Delfino @ Offline

Sun 2nd August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some photos from Jessica’s fantastic set at the Brixton Offline Club on Friday. More photos: Jessica Delfino at the Albert

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Jon Hegley at Offline photos

Sun 2nd August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve just posted up some photos from John Hegley’s amazing gig at the Albert last week. It was a true privilege putting him on!   More photos: John Hegley at …

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Brixton Splash street party

Sun 2nd August, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Now in its fourth year, Brixton Splash is an annual street party in the heart of Brixton, offering live music, art, street theatre, sound systems and food. I don’t think …

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Free beach party, River Thames

Sun 26th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve been along to the famous free Beach Parties on the River Thames, but last night’s party was a hoot. It’s a bizarre thing to …

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Goodbye Borders, Oxford Street

Sat 25th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Although we prefer to frequent independent bookstores, Borders on Oxford Street was always a handy place for a quick free read of the music mags, and there was always a …

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John Hegley + Jessica Delfino at Offline

Sat 25th July, 2009Mon 10th January, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Fabulous gig in the Brixton Price Albert last night with the incredible John Hegley and Jessica Delfino playing live, plus the Actionettes on the DJ decks. Jessica’s back next Friday …

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Lambeth Country Show 2009

Wed 22nd July, 2009 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I love the Lambeth Country Show – a two day festival of sheep shearing, owls, weird vegetable creatures, spliffs, ska and lashings of Chucklehead cider. Here’s some photos from the …

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Atomic Suplex at Offline

Tue 21st July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a great day drinking Chucklehead cider at the Lambeth Country Show (photo report coming soon), I was definitely in the mood for the rivet-removing full-on rockandroll of Atomic Suplex. …

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Juke Baritone at the Albert

Mon 20th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We were delighted to put on the mighty Juke Baritone in the Albert on Friday and the boys put on a great show. Check out some photos: More photos here

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Philadelphia photos

Mon 13th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ve just posted up a few more photos from my trip to Philadelphia last winter: More here: Philadelphia scenes

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Zebra-driven carriage in Brixton!

Sun 12th July, 2009 - by editor - 1 Comment

I had this fascinating photo forwarded to us of a zebra-driven carriage leaving Brixton and heading for Stockwell. The photo wasn’t dated, but I’m guessing that it was taken around …

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Actionettes at Design Museum

Wed 8th July, 2009 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was fun: a bash dishing out free gin all night with the Actionettes dancing and a great exhibition upstairs. Win!

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