Bars and Clubs
It’s hats off this week for the Hat Fair
Finally it’s the week of Hat Fair - hatfair.co.uk - and the excitement in the ancient City of Winchester is building. The City is expecting audiences of over 30,000, which in turn brings just under £1 million for the once capital of England.
Life becomes art at Ghost Farringdon
Acclaimed artist Amos and Ghost Farringdon will present a provocative and interactive visual feast where guests to the venue will become an integral part of the art exhibition.
Summer of rock kicks off with Sonisphere
Sonisphere has well and truly arrived! This weekend, Sonisphere kicked off this summer’s European tour in Nijmegen, Holland, where Metallica, Korn and Slipknot blew away the tens of thousands of rampant Dutch metal-heads.
A unique new members club
This July will see the arrival of a unique new members club to East London. Eight Moorgate EC2 will be a rooftop club with a 360 degree panoramic view over London’s skyline. Set out over two floors and encompassing over 9000 sq.ft the club will offer two expansive terraces to enjoy the stunning views over the city.
Download proves Donington Park credentials
This weekend’s Download music festival – hailed by Radio One’s Newsbeat as the best yet in its seven-year history at Donington Park* – has proved the venue’s credentials for successfully hosting crowds of almost 100,000 people.
A week of rock at the HMV Forum
Kerrang! Magazine have today announced that their annual Kerrang! Awards ‘Week Of Rock’ shows are back for 2009. Running across five nights at the HMV Forum from 28 July – 1 August, the Week Of Rock has gained a reputation for delivering memorable live performances from the hottest rock acts around.
Covent Garden launches vintage tea party
In a complete first, Thursday 25th June sees Covent Garden launch a vintage themed ‘Tea Party on the Piazza’ from 5-7pm. Whisking visitors back to the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s, the Piazza will be overflowing with freshly brewed tea and cream-covered cakes.
Culture vultures flock to Kentish Town
Kentish Town is the stylish suburb where can you shop with Jon Snow, bump into Alan Bennett or nip to the newsagent with Alan Rusbridger. Historic and lively Kentish Town is catching cool neighbour Camden as the most desirable postcode, or ‘Poco’, in swinging London.
Dirty Dancing on Stage reaches 5 million people
Last night Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage welcomed its 5 millionth audience member across all its international productions, at the Aldwych Theatre London. Thirteen cities, across three continents have witnessed the stage sensation that has enjoyed standing ovations worldwide since its premiere in Sydney in 2004.
Head to Gilgamesh for Wimbledon with a twist
Experience Wimbledon with a difference at Gilgamesh this summer: for the duration of the Wimbledon season (22nd June – 5th July), the critically acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant will be opening an exclusive Player’s Lounge.
Peter Gabriel to play Womad festival
Hot on the heels of his wildly successful tour of South America and Mexico, Womad co-founder Peter Gabriel will perform a one-off show especially for Womad UK.
A world of discovery at Womad Festival
Womad Festival returns this summer to the UK with a variety of events and happenings for the whole family. As well as an exciting line-up of first class world music, festival goers will have the chance to experience a huge range of workshops and activities from the Woodland Gamelan, Big Street Video to the renowned Taste the World amongst many others.
Mix your drinks to stay sober
A North London cocktail lounge is launching mixology classes to raise awareness about the contents of its drinks. Annies Bar in Kentish Town, renowned for its calorie counted cocktail selection, is also introducing a unit awareness menu so people know exactly how much alcohol they are drinking.
Greenwich club hosts Ibiza Beach Party
To celebrate Ibiza’s Opening Weekend, THAT Club (The House And Terrace) in Greenwich will host an Ibiza Beach Party spectacular this Saturday 6th June from 10pm. The terrace will be totally transformed into a stunning beach with genuine sand imported from Ibiza and palm trees for clubbers to dance amongst.
Sonisphere announces day tickets
One of the worlds newest and most exciting festival, Sonisphere, have released day tickets that can be snapped up for £67.50, giving fans the opportunity to select the day that they would rather put all their energy into ripping it up and generally partying so hard that they can’t manage a second day of it!