I would like to take this opportunity to give a big hand to Team GB who did this country proud in the 2008 olympic games!
A special well done though to all of those medalists from our home grounds of Manchester, they are the following:
Chris Hoy from Salford won the Gold medals in the team sprint, Keirin and singles sprint.
Rebecca Romero from Manchester won a gold medal for the individual cycling sprint.
Bradley Wiggins won the Gold medal for Individual pursuit race in cycling.
There are so many of them it would take me hours but just a nod of a hat from me to you to say well bloody done!!
At last this country is proving its worth!!!
Sunday, 31 August 2008
Blues and Beyond..
I have mentioned this band before but they have really started to take off so I thought I would give them a bit of extra promotion through the world of the blog!
As I have said before, they are a breath of fresh air as they have a brilliant sound, unlike all of these silly 20 something boys in skinny jeans and pointy shoes, they actually have real talent, and alot of it. They play blues music - hence the name- but give it a modern twist, while still being faithfull and true to the original stuff. They also throw in some classic rock songs on the odd occasion too!
Their set includes numbers by the likes of Eric Clapton, Cream, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Peter Green, Albert King and much more.
They perform storming versions of badge, tell the truth and my personal favourite dont believe a word.
They have a busy schedule so here are their dates for the next coming months:
01/09/2008
bent brooke, urmston
04/09/2008
blues water chill bar, morecambe
07/09/2008
cask and feather, rochdale
19/09/2008
george and dragon, cheadle
20/09/2008
white lion, heywood
27/09/2008
Decibel, Atherton, Manchester
04/10/2008
shooters arms, nelson
24/10/2008
Ship Hotel, Irlam
26/10/2008
barlick hotel, barnoldswick
01/11/2008
the punch bowl, earby
07/11/2008
george and dragon, cheadle
As I have said before, they are a breath of fresh air as they have a brilliant sound, unlike all of these silly 20 something boys in skinny jeans and pointy shoes, they actually have real talent, and alot of it. They play blues music - hence the name- but give it a modern twist, while still being faithfull and true to the original stuff. They also throw in some classic rock songs on the odd occasion too!
Their set includes numbers by the likes of Eric Clapton, Cream, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Peter Green, Albert King and much more.
They perform storming versions of badge, tell the truth and my personal favourite dont believe a word.
They have a busy schedule so here are their dates for the next coming months:
01/09/2008
bent brooke, urmston
04/09/2008
blues water chill bar, morecambe
07/09/2008
cask and feather, rochdale
19/09/2008
george and dragon, cheadle
20/09/2008
white lion, heywood
27/09/2008
Decibel, Atherton, Manchester
04/10/2008
shooters arms, nelson
24/10/2008
Ship Hotel, Irlam
26/10/2008
barlick hotel, barnoldswick
01/11/2008
the punch bowl, earby
07/11/2008
george and dragon, cheadle
Whats going down..
As always, here is a low down on what is on over the next few weeks..
80's star Gary Numan plays a gig at Manchester University on 5th September.
Boltons Own olympic boxer Amir Khan fights at the World Championship Boxing on 6th September @ MEN Arean.
Def Comedy Jam returns to the UK with a live show at Manchesters Apollo on 16th September.
New artist Sam Sparro plays a live date on 26th September at Manchester University.
Folk Ledgend Joan Baez comes to the Bridgewater Hall on 1st October 2008.
Spencer Davies and the Animals grace the stage at the Lowry theatre on sunday 7th September for one night only.
The musical celebrating the music of ska band Madness called "Our House" is showing @ the Lowry Theatre from 15th - 20th September.
Thats about your lot for now!!
80's star Gary Numan plays a gig at Manchester University on 5th September.
Boltons Own olympic boxer Amir Khan fights at the World Championship Boxing on 6th September @ MEN Arean.
Def Comedy Jam returns to the UK with a live show at Manchesters Apollo on 16th September.
New artist Sam Sparro plays a live date on 26th September at Manchester University.
Folk Ledgend Joan Baez comes to the Bridgewater Hall on 1st October 2008.
Spencer Davies and the Animals grace the stage at the Lowry theatre on sunday 7th September for one night only.
The musical celebrating the music of ska band Madness called "Our House" is showing @ the Lowry Theatre from 15th - 20th September.
Thats about your lot for now!!
New Islington Urban Folk Festival
The New Islington Folk Festival is back and better than ever!
It celebrates a mix of new and traditional folk in Manchesters newest community.
The main attractions are:
Gullivers boombox - the main stage
The unity radio bus - touring the streets of Manchester
Spectangular - a unique cinema experience.
The festival will transform Old Mill street into an "audio visual wonderland".
You can get a range of food and drink, BBQ, real ale and specially blended urban folk cocktails!
Down at Cotton Field - Manchesters urban park you will find the following:
The Knitting Circle - a public knit a thon!!
Yarn Bombing
Pimp my barge
Knot Crazy - crafts and story telling.
It sounds like real good fun, and its free!!
It celebrates a mix of new and traditional folk in Manchesters newest community.
The main attractions are:
Gullivers boombox - the main stage
The unity radio bus - touring the streets of Manchester
Spectangular - a unique cinema experience.
The festival will transform Old Mill street into an "audio visual wonderland".
You can get a range of food and drink, BBQ, real ale and specially blended urban folk cocktails!
Down at Cotton Field - Manchesters urban park you will find the following:
The Knitting Circle - a public knit a thon!!
Yarn Bombing
Pimp my barge
Knot Crazy - crafts and story telling.
It sounds like real good fun, and its free!!
More Urbis delights..
As you might remember, I rambled on about the Manga exhibition at Manchester’s Urbis a few months ago! Well, Im still raving about it! It finishes on 27th Sept 2008 but until then the Urbis have their own “Manga Cinema” and are showing anime, manga and manga inspired films. I think this idea is just wicked to be honest, so original too! The few that I picked out to let you know about are my personal favourites and the ones I will be attending myself!
12th September – The Animatrix
13th September – The Matrix
18th September – Ghost in the Shell
19th September – Ghost in the Shell 2
20th September – Akira
No booking is required; there are about 100 seats and some large beanbags apparently! I would advise to call 0161 605 8200 just to double check film showing times just in case.
It’s all very exciting!!!
Also at the Urbis, which I again think is pretty cool, they are having a night of creativity on Tuesday 2nd September between 6pm and 8pm which has been call the “lo-fi diy” night! It is basically a great excuse to get together with other people who share a love of creativity and making things! Hot drinks and food are available, as a resources but you are asked to bring along any spare zips, buttons, bits of lace, brooch backs and strong cotton you may have along too. And of course the best thing is that it is free!!
12th September – The Animatrix
13th September – The Matrix
18th September – Ghost in the Shell
19th September – Ghost in the Shell 2
20th September – Akira
No booking is required; there are about 100 seats and some large beanbags apparently! I would advise to call 0161 605 8200 just to double check film showing times just in case.
It’s all very exciting!!!
Also at the Urbis, which I again think is pretty cool, they are having a night of creativity on Tuesday 2nd September between 6pm and 8pm which has been call the “lo-fi diy” night! It is basically a great excuse to get together with other people who share a love of creativity and making things! Hot drinks and food are available, as a resources but you are asked to bring along any spare zips, buttons, bits of lace, brooch backs and strong cotton you may have along too. And of course the best thing is that it is free!!
Thriller and more..
Thriller - Live!
“A MUSICAL CELEBRATION FEATURING THE HIT SONGS OFMICHAEL JACKSON & THE JACKSON 5”
A spectacular stage & video show which celebrates the whole career of the World's Greatest Entertainer - Michael Jackson.
The show features over 20 performers along with a group of singers, dancers and a live band to celebrate the King of Pop as you’ve never seen before!
Featuring original choreography from “MTV award winning choreographer” - LaVelle Smith Jnr. and distinctive vocal performances, Be there to experience Michaels amazing songs and videos brought to life on stage in a spectacular show.
The show features over two-hours of hit songs including I Want You Back, I'll Be There, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, Blame It On The Boogie, Billie Jean, Earth Song.
This Jacko-spectacle will be coming to Manchesters Opera House on 8th, 9th and 10th of September 2008.
Contact the Box office for tickets or call 0870 401 9000.
Inspired by the work of Bob Dylan, Acousticfest showcases acoustic artists and acts from Manchester. This Sunday – 31st August 2008 sees Acoustic Fest at Manchester’s M19 bar on Stockport Road from 2pm.Tickets start at £3 in adv and £5 on the door.
As a last treat for the kids before going back to school, why not check out Manchester United Museum? To get to know the history of Manchester United in words, pictures and sound from 1878 to present day, there are more than 400 exhibits on permanent display for you to marvel at. Visiting the museum first, you will then be able to see the players lounge, dressing rooms and finally go through the players' tunnel to view the stadium and pitch.
Open: Mon-Sun 9.30am-5pm, closes 30 minutes before kick-off on match days,
Tours are available (booking essential).
Times: Mon-Sun 9.40am-4.30pm – there are no tours on match days. Price: Museum and tour, adults £10, concs £7 family £30 (2+2).
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Manchester Pride
Manchester Pride 08 – 15th August until 25th August 2008.
“ A celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life..”
Its that time of year again! August bank holiday weekend, and what better way to spend it than taking part in the Manchester Pride festival! Full of lots of in your face (in a good way!) bright colours, garish outfits and fun and frolicks!!!
The Big Weekend is the finale of the festival taking place over the bank holiday weekend itself, although there are many other things happening throughout the week before!
It all kicks off at 7.30pm on Friday 22nd August with DJ and former Big Brother Winner Kate Lawler performing her set of tough, dirty electro/progressive house music. Cue Angie Brown at 9:15pm to knock your socks off with her amaxing voice – Pride wouldn’t be the same without her! Finishing off the night is the one and only Boy George who is Djing a set to help celebrate Prides 18th birthday!
Saturdays festivities have been titled “Gaydar rocks the Gay Village!”. It all starts at 4pm with various DJ sets from Gaydar radio Djs, performances from Nikkibelle, Peyton and Sophie Ellis Bextor, DJ Katie Love finishes off the night with a DJ set.
The days just keep getting better, Sunday is full of Amy Winehouse tributes, The singer from Moloko and all of her weird get up, Abba tribute band Bjorn Again, DJ sets, new band Unstoppable Team and much much more! It all begins at 13.45pm on Sunday afternoon!
To bring all of the celebrations to a close, Monday is as jam packed as ever! Artists such as Heather Smalls, Natasha Hamilton, Rowetta, Natalia, Nathan Moore, Nikki French and new pop band Alphabeat will be gracing us with performances from 2pm on Sunday. The music stops at 8.30pm and from 9pm there will be a candlelight vigil in Sackville Park in remeberance and celebration of all of those affected by HIV/Aids.
That’s not even the half of it!! Oh no, the official Parade begins on Saturday 23rd August at 2pm and starts at the Museum of Science and Industry. This Carnival like event that moves right through the city centre is awash with colour, amazing costumes and pure outright fabulousness!!!!!
You will require a ticket for the big weekend celebrations, but it is only £17.50 in advance when you book online, and that covers the whole weekend. Quite a bargain really!!
Visit www.manchesterpride.com/tickets for yours!
Warehouse Project
The Warehouse Project is back by popular demand!!!
“For Twelve Weeks This City is Ours…”
Last time around (three years ago) the warehouse project was located at the old Boddingtons Brewery before it was knocked down and was a rip roaring success!
For the final time, the Warehouse Project opens its doors on Store Street (beneath Piccadilly train station) as next year, there will be flashy new apartments in its place! Who knows where it will go from here??
Spanning over three months, this years warehouse project promises to be a scorcher!! Advertising as “going even deeper with the line-ups, putting on some really underground breaking talent” in a new second room, as well as the huge main room that everyone knows and loves.
The project kicks off on Friday 26th September starting a two part Launch Weekend extravaganza with the likes of Sasha, Paul Woolford and Locodice on Friday night and Basement Jaxx headlining on Saturday 27th along with Greg Lord and Disco Bloodbath. Tickets are £17.50 in advance doors open at 21:00 and the part aint over until 5am!!!
You can fin out full listings from the official website www.thewarehouseproject.com/calendar and also catch up on any news!
On Friday 10th October the project will be live on BBC Radio 1 with Pete Tongs Essential Mix Party featuring the man himself plus special guests. Tickets are £15:00 in advance.
You can be live on Radio 1 again a few weeks later with Annie Mac Presents including The Black Kids performing live!
There is all sorts going on, and you can also see Dizzee Rascall, The Happy Mondays, Eric Prydz, Hot Chip, Rob da Bank and many many more!!
“For Twelve Weeks This City is Ours…”
Last time around (three years ago) the warehouse project was located at the old Boddingtons Brewery before it was knocked down and was a rip roaring success!
For the final time, the Warehouse Project opens its doors on Store Street (beneath Piccadilly train station) as next year, there will be flashy new apartments in its place! Who knows where it will go from here??
Spanning over three months, this years warehouse project promises to be a scorcher!! Advertising as “going even deeper with the line-ups, putting on some really underground breaking talent” in a new second room, as well as the huge main room that everyone knows and loves.
The project kicks off on Friday 26th September starting a two part Launch Weekend extravaganza with the likes of Sasha, Paul Woolford and Locodice on Friday night and Basement Jaxx headlining on Saturday 27th along with Greg Lord and Disco Bloodbath. Tickets are £17.50 in advance doors open at 21:00 and the part aint over until 5am!!!
You can fin out full listings from the official website www.thewarehouseproject.com/calendar and also catch up on any news!
On Friday 10th October the project will be live on BBC Radio 1 with Pete Tongs Essential Mix Party featuring the man himself plus special guests. Tickets are £15:00 in advance.
You can be live on Radio 1 again a few weeks later with Annie Mac Presents including The Black Kids performing live!
There is all sorts going on, and you can also see Dizzee Rascall, The Happy Mondays, Eric Prydz, Hot Chip, Rob da Bank and many many more!!
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