APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER ’08 FASHION FORWARD SPONSORSHIP

The British Fashion Council (BFC) have announced that they are accepting applications for Fashion Forward sponsorship. As part of the BFC’s support for young British design talent, Fashion Forward offers funding for production of a catwalk show during London Fashion Week. Established in September 2006, internationally renowned designers such as Giles, Jonathan Saunders and Sinha-Stanic have all benefited from Fashion Forward sponsorship.

Calling all Artists

Do you create work that involves light, sound, video, sculpture, installation, performance, music or live art?

Collision is an annual art and music festival that happens over three nights in the exciting warehouse space of Area10 Project Space Peckham. Bringing together artists from different disciplines to create a unique experience for audience and artists alike.

Thursday 11th September – film, video and projection
Friday 12th September – sound and music

NEW GEN DESIGNER SEARCH FOR SEPTEMBER ‘08 COMMENCES

The British Fashion Council (BFC) today starts its seasonal search for the UK’s New Generation (NewGen) fashion designers. Last season in excess of 200 designers applied to be part of the BFC sponsorship initiative supported by TOPSHOP whose alumni include designers such as Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson, Giles Deacon, Christopher Kane and Marios Schwab.

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The Pampero Fundacion is a network of creative people from all disciplines, dedicated to supporting the creative community and nurturing talent. They have supported people in many cities around the world, and are now looking for more talent in London. They can give you advice, help 'spread the word' about your idea, find you a venue, or even source some cash.

SCRAPCLUB returns to resonate warehouse space Area 10 with the death rattles of a thousand machines

On 15th March 5-11pm In Area 10 in Peckham (Area 10 is behind the Library / 5min from Peckham Rye Rail / 10min from London Bridge).

It's £7 in advance [more on the door] through SeeTickets

SCRAPCLUB could use any tasty smashable items you have to throw away.... washing machines, monitors, tellys, computers, toasters, cookers, pianos,furniture, cars, the kitchen sink.... We will come pick it up!

email scrap@scrapclub.co.uk

LAST CHANCE!

Get tickets for an exclusive money-can't-buy R.E.M. experience at the ICA by becoming a member by Wednesday the 12th of March.

Be a Nag. The Nag.net is a cheeky online creation that helps you do one thing a month to make your lifestyle greener and cleaner, one lazt assed mouse click at a time.

It's easy, free and even quite enjoyable. Sign up using the following link between now and the 31st March and be eligible to win a pair of ace Worn Again trainers, made from 99% recycled materials.

Sign up, then join the Run Riot gang at: http://www.thenag.net/groups/runriot

As part of the EAST Festival, Blueberries Restaurant are offering a free meal for two!

Subject to availability, on any date between 6-11 March (mid day – 11pm), the Blueberries Restaurant are offering:

Free meal for two people inc three courses and coffee!

My Blueberry Nights

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COMPETITION: 1 FREE meal for two people including three courses and coffee any date between 6-11 March (subject to availability).

As part of the EAST Festival, the Barbican Centre are offering 10 pairs of tickets to ANY of the following events! Off course – everything is subject to availability.

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COMPETITION: 1x Pair of tix per winner to attend ANY of the below events.

Sh! Women’s Erotic Emporium, 57, Hoxton Square, London N1

As part of the EAST Festival, Sh! are offering playful discounts on a selection of items. To claim your discount, print out this page and take it with you.

10% discount on all of the following items on these specific dates:

6th March only
Jessica Rabbit vibrators

7th March only
Lush Lube 250ml

8th March only
harness and dildo combos

Wanted as soon as possible.

One violinist, one cellist and one trumpet player wanted to record riff of miserable but upbeat pop tune about all the pervading loneliness of everything. Wanted by Run-Riot writer, wanted for forthcoming podcast. Money impossible, wine probable, exposure definite.

Contact Patrick Hussey
patsyhus@gmail.com
07507355018

Polaroid has announced (13/02/07) it plans stop manufacturing all instant film at the end of year. Please sign the petition below to help stop this from happening.

Petition:
http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/save-polaroid-film.html

NYT Article:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/technology/AP-Polaroid-Film.html?ex=1203...

NPR Report:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19115854

Add YOUR name to the video for Bishi's new single
'On my own again’

Bishi sells space in her video – rather than the record!

After her South Bank nomination as Breakthrough Artist of the year Bishi is fast becoming recognised as one of the most interesting artists in Britain today.

She is currently working on an interactive art project for her next video. 'On my own again’

Call for participation, engagement, and attention

In March and April 08 there are a number of events and activities being independently organised. In recent node.l meetings the suggestion has been made to link up, share our resources and energies, and turn this period into an ‘interim’ but official season under the node.l umbrella.

There is a website where your events can be mentioned.

AIMS:
To get everyone *using the node.l website again on an ongoing basis from March as a live tool for project and event information.

Art wanted for the ‘Love’ Playing Card Project
Deadline: 7th April
For more information, email: love@lascivious.co.uk

After the huge success of our awesome Playing Card Project we have decided to do it again, with a whole new set of illustrations and friends. We are also giving you the opportunity to get involved in the project by sending us a piece of work based this time around the theme of ‘Love.’

To enter just email your work to love@lascivious.co.uk by April 7th ‘08 in Illustrator, Photoshop or PDF format, 300dpi, A6 size.

Beth Ditto and Jarvis Cocker have teamed up to release their very special cover of Heaven 17's 'Temptation', as performed live at the NME Awards in 2007. What's more, it's all in aid of an excellent cause: Shelter - the charity that campaign for decent housing for all.