It’s been pointed out to me by a certain Mr STN that Max Schaefer, author of “Children of the Sun” is doing a reading in my neck of the woods as part of Stoke Newington Literary Festival. Other topics include the life of Alexander Baron and Ska in Hackney. The festival takes place from 3-5 …
ONE LOVE ONE AIM Southbank Club 124 -130 Wandsworth Road SW8 2DL proceeding to New Scotland Yard SMILEY CULTURE MARCH FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Saturday 16th April 2011 – Assemble at 12 noon Its time to bring an end to all deaths in custody. Please do now allow your emotions to compromise …
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Tero Kaski and & Pekka Vuorinen – Volcano Revisted: Kingston Dancehall Scene 1983 “208 pages, paperback, full of colours! paypal accepted” More info here This is a new edition of a legendary book that was originally published in the eighties. I’ve never seen a copy despite being on the hunt for ages. So I’ve ordered …
The campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture (aka David Emmanuel) continues apace. It has been heartening to see the family make links with other deaths related to police activity such as that of Ian Tomlinson (who was killed by police two years ago whilst walking home during the G20 protests), and the more recent case …
The Emmanuel family has announced that the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Policing Authority will be speaking about David Emmanuel’s death tomorrow: The MPA Commissioner will be speaking about the death of Smiley Culture tomorrow, the 31st March at 10am at City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London, SE1 2AA. We need to be there in numbers. Please promote. …
Woofah contributor, psychogeographer and dubstep documenter Georgina Cook is showing some of her amazing photos in London soon: LAVA GALLERY PRESENTS GEORGINA COOK 17-23 February 2011 Opening Exhibition Party Thursday 17th February 2011 | 6PM-9PM | Free Entry MUSIC FROM MARTELO & SKIPPLE The bright spark behind Drumzofthesouth returns to London to showcase her photography. …
No shortage of nights out on my doorstep these days. This looks good and has Jamie Rodigan involved with the promotion, who seems like a top chap. Which I guess is hardly surprising given his pedigree. These last few years have definitely marked a new generation coming through. Other examples would be Young Warrior and …
1. Launch party for new bashment zine No Ice Cream Sound: Shimmy Shimmy is proud to launch the first issue of its dancehall print zine ‘No Ice Cream Sound’ on the 17th January….here’s a little sneak peak of what’s in there: Interviews with Mr Lexx, Natalie Storm, Serocee and Wrongtom, features on up to the …
It’s the 2010 London Anarchist Bookfair this Saturday. I’ve given it a miss for a few years now (which is fair enough given that I’m not an anarchist!), but might tag along this time to pick up a copy of the new book on Anti-Fascist Action which is being produced in time for the occasion. …
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