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Just when I thought festival season was over and the outdoor activity was fizzling out until bonfire night, Bloomsbury has gone and got me all excited. With such a rich history, there’s plenty of culture to celebrate in the worlds of art, music and literature; previously, legendary authors such as Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot and Charles Dickens have called it home It all kicks off tonight with a procession of lanterns through Russell Square gardens,...
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Are any of you as excited as I am? This weekend, from 29 July, Southbank is stepping back in time to host the Vintage Festival. You might have seen some posters up around London, or read about it online; if not, have a quick look! Whichever 20th century era you are a fan of, it’s covered here -- right from the 1920s through to the 1980s. Expect to see some excellent outfits, whether it’s a...
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Well. If any of you have been to Glastonbury Festival before (excluding last year’s heat wave), you won’t be surprised that this year is a total washout. However, thanks to the total amazing line up and killer reputation, 170,000 people are gladly donning their wellington boots and going to join the mudslide. The first few thousand started to arrive on Tuesday, and immediately churned up the ground into a pit fit for naked wrestling in...
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I can’t remember when I first started to love swing music. My grandfather sang in a swing band, and although I wasn’t born in time to watch him in action, I was always fond of the crackled recordings that we had on cassette tape. I suppose it was one of my trips to London from the remote countryside that really introduced me to the glamour and opulence of that whole era: the music, the fashion,...
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This Sunday 8th May sees the return of the annual Curry Festival in Brick Lane, East London. This is its 11th year, and coincides with the Bangladeshi New Year, known as the ‘Baishaki Mela’. As if that wasn’t enough reason to celebrate the fantastic cuisine and culture from the East, the area has also been awarded the title of ‘Olympic Curry Village’ for 2012. This status is bound to attract even more tourists than ever,...
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Quite a few Londoners will have been to Bestival before. It’s a wacky, bohemian fancy dress festival held on the Isle of Wight each September. Surely your Mum won’t hear about your shenanigans from there! Of course, it’s also an opportunity to catch some great bands, such as The Cure who are headlining this year. Sadly, 2011’s offering is still quite some way off, but don’t despair. We have some good news for you. The infamous...
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This fortnight, the capital is celebrating some of the best films from around the world at London Film Festival. It’s an exciting time not only for cinema lovers, but also for everyone in the film industry; actors, directors, producers, script writers, sound and lighting specialists, make up artists (to name a few key roles)... it’s baffling how much hard work goes into a production!
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This month, gamers throughout the UK have something to get excited about: it’s the London Games Festival. Various venues across the city are hosting events for both consumers and industry insiders who have a passion for computer games. And it’s not only the techies who can get involved - there’s even a day for good old fashioned board games!
