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Appeal for two hundred cyclists to take part in new sound installation in London
This is an appeal to cyclists who would like to take part in a new sound work at Gillett Square, Dalston, London E8 on Sunday 6th December between 12:00 noon and 9:00pm. You must be reasonably fit and able to cycle non-stop in 5 minute bursts.
London Word Festival has teamed up with acclaimed comedienne Josie Long to encourage us all to sign up to 'One Hundred Days To Make Me A Better Person'.Josie cordially invites you to pledge to do one thing every day for 100 days in a bid to generally make things better.
Josie's message to us all goes:
Hello friends and welcome to One Hundred Days to Make Me a Better Person.
The Guardian took it down after complaints. We say come on! What's a few blood stained polars smashing into pavements. There is a message after all.
Funky themed rooms inspired by pop culture, sexy sirens and maverick musicians…Hotel Pelirocco is a hip boutique hotel unlike any other in the UK. Put your head down in The Pin Up Parlour dedicated to the Uks own sex siren Diana Dors. There is also a sexy boudoir dedicated to 50s bombshell Betty Page and a sumptuous “Love” room designed by Absolut Vodka.
SMIRNOFF ® CREATIVE GRANTS
A GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE SUPPORTING ASPIRING NIGHTLIFE PROMOTERS
“Smirnoff have hit upon an idea that has the potential to put a lot more back into clubland”
Mixmag, September 2008
“The next wave of Bestivals, Trashes and Clash Clubs could start right here”
Clash, September 2008
GETTING YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED WORKSHOP
Tuesday 24th November 7-9pm
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Workshop fee = £20
Expert advice on getting an agent, approaching publishers, the editing process, getting the right book jacket and demystifying advances and royalties.
Testimonials
Ctrl.Alt.Shift the activism meets culture webzine are currently creating a comic book which collates a selection of the world’s best graphic novelists and comic artists. Called 'Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption', it aims to highlight corruption as both the cause of poverty and a barrier to overcoming it.
In the interview Joe talks about his time in Palestine, his artistic influences, tips on how to draw, as well as his thoughts on the Ctrl.Alt.Shift Comic book and why comic books are useful for making politic commentary.
