3 posts from November 2008

Big Reunion in UK; Taksirat in Macedonia & Stereosonic Australia

Nov 25, 2008
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The Big Reunion Chapter 2 Nov 28-30 at Butlins Entertainment Centre Skegness on the east coast of England. Despite disparaging comments from the ever subtle mayor of London Boris Johnson, Skegness is still a popular holiday spot for Brits and thousands will be heading there for a weekend of dance music from DJs Tim Westwood, Dave Pearce and Judge Jules, with six stages designed by uber event producers Kinkymalinki and Kissdafunk.

Over to the Republic of Macedonia for Taksirat - a festival that began as a punk-ish underground event has grown in size but remains faithful to its roots - attracting music fans from surrounding Bulgaria, Serbia and Kosovo. On the bill - Audio Bullys, The Roots, Swayzak and Happy Mondays. Thanks to Cveta who responded to my email to the festival who explained Taksirat is an old Turkish word meaning 'destiny' both good and bad :)

Now to Australia for Stereosonic – an electronica and digital arts extravaganza – Brisbane’s already sold out but tickets are still available for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and New Caledonia – on the bill - UK’s Carl Cox, Israel’s Infected Mushroom and Germany’s Booka Shade.

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Swn this w/end Cardiff Wales...

Nov 13, 2008
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The first Swn Festival took place last year, the brainchild of BBC 1’s Huw Stephens– a Welshman with a passion for discovering great new music and promoter John Rostron. Beginning on Friday November 14th 2008, Swn takes place at 19 venues around Cardiff. Artists on the bill include Clinic, the Boy Least Likely To, Pete and the Pirates and the rather fun to say Dananananaykroyd. As well as music there's seminars and music documentaries and best of Welsh videos... screenings...GD

Gigbeth starts today!!

Nov 6, 2008
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Gigbeth gets is name from the area in which it is held – Digbeth – a historically industrial area of Birmingham known for its production of Typhoo Tea and Birds Custard – two items very close to this girls heart :) Gigbeth features conferences and gigs at various venues around town– artists on the bill include The Guillemots, The Young Knives and The Getaways as well lots of new local bands...more info at the website.