March - April 2010 | Issue 01
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DIRTY GOODS STEVEN WILLIAMS SET IN MOTION URBAN LEGENDS culture | art | music | sport | fashion
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Get the chance to DOUBLE your Student Loan, every Wednesday: just one of the reasons to get down to Newport’s latest and greatest Student Night at Wallaby’s. Party hard and win big with The Student Circus.
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Wallaby’s Bar is the Newest in town.
The bright, funky interior set up with a big screen projector, lounge area, pool table and big open bar gives a really cool and relaxed “home away from home” atmosphere, and the quality food served up everyday is a must try. Wallaby’s large dance floor, it’s state of the art dance floor lighting system, and one of the cities longest bars properly kicks some new life into the clubbing scene in Newport. The resident DJ, tears it up on the decks playing everything from funky house to classic anthems. With regular themes & promotions Wallaby’s is looking like the place to be.
welcome
Welcome all! We are the mighty Border Magazine, our mission should we choose to accept it, is to bring to you a fresh, funky and vibrant insight into everything alternative, creative and exciting which is happening right here in South East Wales. This is our first issue, the first in a line of magazines that aim to showcase proper creative magic in a way that just isn’t being done. In this magazine you will find Journalism, you will find exclusive interviews, prose and imagery to sooth the savage beast. That’s right, Border Magazine is music, art and fashion. It is culture. It will provide a platform for local talent to get noticed. So sit back, have a read and more importantly give us some feedback, send us your work: Be a part of Border. =P
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meet the team Art Directors Jeff Lang Simon Weeks Editorial Joe Leverson Natalie Orum Simon Weeks Sales & Marketing Executives Joe Leverson Natalie Orum
Simon Weeks
Jeff Lang
Director of Crave and co-founder of Border Magazine. Previously studied BA Hons Graphic Design at the Glamorgan University, yes and Pontypool College...Dave. Likes: Family, Friends, Drink, Loud music, Sport and other stuff and being Welsh, my blessed Nation. Dislikes: Liars, Cheats and people in power who abuse their position.
Director of Crave and co-founder of Border Magazine. Previously studied BA Hons Graphic Design at the University of Wales Newport. Likes: Jack Daniels, Rock n Roll, Travel, Juventus FC, a good book, Coffee #1, food, food, food. Dislikes: Chavs, Strictly Dancing On Ice Get Me Out Of Here Celebrity Factor Idol.
Contributors Jo Maniatt, Rachel Kinchin, Johnathan Hodson, Joanna Little, Eleanor Jane, Dominic Mayer, Dean Edwards, Chubzang Tangbi, Maria Farrelly, Vicky Hockley, Matt Damsell, Kasan Groupe Printed by MWL Cover Illustration by Josh Contact us Telephone: 01633 253 315 email: bordermagazine@hotmail.com Border Magazine, Office 11 Newport Market, Upper Dock Street, Newport. NP20 1DD Search for border on facebook!
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Natalie Orum
Joe Leverson
Graduate in Marketing and Tourism from the University of the West of England, marketing and advertising executive. Likes: fashion and of course shopping, funny films, people falling over, jagerbombs, and my amazing friends and family. Dislikes: poorly made tea, grumpiness, pigeons, and untidiness.
Graduate in English language and journalism, writer / editor / advertising executive. Bringing the cool to Border in everyway possible. Likes: heavy bingeing, good music, having a laugh, vodka, tequila, salt & lime, rugby, banter, tom foolery and shenanigans. Dislikes: hangovers and ne1 hu tlkz lyk dis cos dey fink deyr wewl kwl n ‘ard. Grow up.
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contents culture
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Beckett Steve Williams Newport Festival Zombie Apocalypse Mad Ramblings
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Dirty Goods Set In Motion Urban Legends Lowdown Snakes
music
art
08 Graphic Passions 25 Chubzang Tangbi
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folio
Joanna Little Dominic Mayer Dean Edwards Eleanor Jane Parsons
fashion
42 Denim Fashion 44 Birmingham Clothes Show
sport
46 Six Nations Survival
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regulars
Welcome Meet the team Round-up Incoming
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round-up Remote control lost after prank A 19 year old Chinese student was involved in a drunken prank where a TV remote ended up lodged up his bottom. X-rays show the remote which his flatmates had wedged up there whilst he was collapsed after a drunken night out.
Dead woman starts breathing again in funeral home In Columbia a woman was pronounced dead after suffering multiple organ failure then hours later in a funeral home she started breathing and waking up. She’s believed to have been suffering from ‘Lazarus syndrome’.
The pet rabbit so large they thought he was possessed The monster rabbit Ralph weighing in at over three stone, and measuring more than 4 foot, is hoping to follow in his mothers footsteps and take the title as the world’s largest rabbit.
Absent talent of musicians in highstreet
BBC Wales New Series ‘Sherlock’ shot in Newport City Centre New series of Victorian age crime fighting wizardry, “Sherlock”, follows Holmes and Watson as they battle the old school criminals of yester-year and arch nemesis Professor Moriarty - that’s right - the BBC is jumping on the band wagon. Griffin Street in the city centre is part of the setting that will make up the three 90 minute drama features, adding to the list of successful shows on TV which have been filmed within Newport.
Growing concern amongst the public towards the borderline offensive and tuneless playing of accordions. The quality of highstreet musicians in the city centre has historically been of a high standard, but recently several individual performers have continually shown a lack of passion and talent during performances. Also, jugglers, magicians and classically trained musicians has seen a steady decline in recent years. The public wants them back. BORDER | 07
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Comics...art, illustration, invention, technical genius, stories, tall tales of daring do...what do they mean to me?.. everything obviously. Trecco Bay Caravan Park circa 1977, I had reached that trust worthy age where I could take my younger brother Jason on a trip to the square. First a quick detour to the sweet kiosk by Cinema 2 for a bag of Everton mints, I know go figure, quite an adult taste for a small child, then a recce of the newsagent in the corner of the square. Our mission, the Marvel and D.C. comic stand, a swivel affair housing about 60 comics, not bog paper British reprints you understand, but American imports... fantastic. I would wait all year for our holidays and the chance to see that stand, why?... well we were lucky, our mam and dad always got us the Dandy and Beano which we loved. If there are records of such stuff still in existence, we should still be proud members of the Dennis the Menace and Gnasher fan clubs, but I had reached an age when they couldn’t cut the mustard for me. The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, The Hulk, DareDevil, Spider-man... super strong, moral characters saving the world on a daily basis - a step up from Desperate Dan and Billy Whizz. My father, a miner of many years but not many more after that (the miners strike, another story), had the physic of a Superhero. A man who had spent many years at the coal face, I saw him and I saw them, and I didn’t realize superheroes were not real. Marvel immediately spoke volumes to me, the realism and responsibility mirrored the things i lived with at the time. The personal situations and problems of Peter Parker started it all, but as I grew older my tastes changed, as it did for many others. My first love for comics was purely technical. I was
copying poses of Spider-man before I could read the comics properly. I am grateful to them for helping me conquer anatomy at a young age and the realization of three dimensional space in drawing (told you there was a techy bit). I learnt the process of comic production, had a crack at making my own, tough business, then there’s the help with reading and spelling. I was never the best reader, idiots proclaim that comics stunt the ability of young readers, indeed as recently as six months ago Kevin Smith, the American directorial genius, had to defend the genre quite vehemently from some puerile prig on Newsnight Review. Fuck, comics taught me the joy of reading and many other people like me. I was from an era of sharing a book with three people in school. Do the maths, a third of a lesson learnt every hour, you had to make the slack up somehow. Time rolled on, things changed, I changed. I actually tried a spot of growing up, but fuck it, they came back and a passion was reignited. Some purists ‘poo poo’ graphic novels, maintaining an avid choice for collecting individual chapters. I disagree, I remember still, sitting in that caravan in Porthcawl with the rain lashing down, wondering what happened before the issue I had and what happened after, confusing for a 12 year old. Graphic Novels solve the problem by giving a beginning, middle and end to the story. It’s all down to personal choice. Over the last three years I’ve started collecting again, building a little legacy for my son who’s already a Marvelite, and at six copying spider-man just like i did. God bless those comics... »
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Sleeper My personal favorite, I only read this about nine months ago, it is a work of genius both in artwork supplied by the gifted and inspired Sean Phillips allied with the grindingly realistic narrative from Ed Brubaker. The story is about Cole Cash, an undercover agent, and his decent into the manipulation and lies of a crime syndicate, on the fringes of a superhero world. The characters are hard and real and jump out at you and Coleʼs struggle to keep his secret is not easliy forgotten.
Ultimates No big thing, reinvents the Marvel Universe, same characters different situations. Mark Millar allows the characters to have fuller lives and feelings which increases the interest to the casual reader and answers questions asked by Marvelites. The full story told over four graphic novels is thankfully complicated and contrite, the artwork exceptional, with some fold out sections that are quite breathtaking. V for vendetta Mooreʼs attempt at a dystopian future influenced by his thoughts on the progress of thatcherite policies in the eighties. The stark artwork of Lloyd humanistic story of Moore may not be to everyoneʼs taste, but itʼs strength comes in our own current societies worries and the possibility of itʼs prophetic statements.
Watchman Allan Moore again, a bench mark in graphic novel narrative, it has it all, itʼs a story of disenchanted lives of past heroʼs in a world where they are now outlawed, the only genuine article, Dr Manhattan is becoming so detached from earth and itʼs realities. A true unreconstructed anti-hero idol Rorschach holds most of the narrative direction in his dark diary extracts, not pleasant reading. Dave Gibbons artwork purposely restricted by Moore to make the reader concentrate on the storyline somehow improves the experience. A fifth choice would be every of other graphic novel and comic on the shelf, but special mention goes out to Marvelʼs Civil War Series, Fallen Son (a favorite of mine), DCʼS 52 series which surprised me with itʼs great all round boldness, the classic Frank Millarʼs The Dark Night Returns, 2000ad Nemesis the Warlock an enormous body of work that scared the bejesus out of me. The list is without end and expect many of mine wonʼt appear on other lists but thatʼs the beauty of itʼs thereʼs still plenty of quality to go round.
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culture Talking to a Director about Beckett, Belleview, 1989 Words by: Gary Raymond
He sat, like an oil painting, in the coarse light from beyond the window, his hands in his lap, his legs under a heavy blanket. So, you see, the bending of the knee is one thing, he said eventually, but it is all about why one would bend it. A bended knee has an army – nay – it has generations of meaning behind it! He spoke with the energy his body was lacking, his whiskers folding and unfurling as he did so, eyes bright and glazed. There was a man, he said, an Oxford man but one of those awful types that came down from the shoulder of the Pennines to growl, to coat his embittered tongue in Latin, to show us all the horrid plasticity of our southern birth opposed to his grist to the mill sincerity. I never had much time for those working class Pierrot’s with their coal-dust tears. Anyway, he was one of those – you know he used to say, in that lolloping accent of his that fell out of his mouth like his tongue was a loose fence panel in a gale force wind, “I tell the, tempus fugit, so hold on tight,” and ‘tight’ would start long and hollow and close around the ear like the mouth of drawn purse strings. I mean who would treat the language of Virgil with such grimy disrespect. The language of Horace! But when he was on his bended knee, now, then he was a man! And the old man closed his eyes tight as if remembering a hidden card in a magic trick - He would hold Vladimir’s boot as if it was a trophy, as if it were the glass slipper. It was the beauty of a monster in a moment of vulnerability. And history does remember the dignity of the defeated, if not the lessons of them. But I could never get on with the man. He was harsh to the ear, eye and nose, if you get my meaning. But dear, dear, what a tramp! The last line was to no-one, if any of them were, it was to posterity, to himself, and to the god of small surprises. Let me run this metaphor by you – (his hands were feeling in and out of one another by this point, and his lips were full) – wit in fools is something shocking, like cabhorses galloping. And he sat back in the chair, triumphant.
Now, if ever there was a line to spilt two voices of two hemispheres. The first line, he said, is Wildean in its structure, it has all the assumptions of his clique. Have you ever encountered an idiot who has not at some point in time said a sentence of sly witticism? That is if you have spent any amount of time with a fool. The second part, ‘like cabhorses galloping’, is the uttering of a northern barrel chest, the type that would have sent Wilde running scared. Or had him salivating. One or the other. Or both. He touched his whisky glass to his lips, just to burn the edges, and rubbed his eyes. Is the first line the Reader and the second line what the listener Learned? For every idiot not listened to, there is an adopted Oxford man seeing cobbled streets and stinking horses. He now arranges his words differently. Is that what the Reader is trying to give the Listener? He let out a heavy sigh and smacked his lips together; his eyes behind his wire-framed spectacles were like dark marbles sunken into the grey ash-pile of his face. I always tried to avoid Oxford men who wanted to get to know Beckett. They always felt he was too wordy. Mr grandfather’s window looked out over a lush bowling green. He often had a clear drip forming at the end of that nose, like a stalactite. He furrowed his brow. Now, of course, I would be glad of the chance to argue with anyone about it, he said, lazily. What would work today? Wit in fools is something shocking, like a visitor knocking? «
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You will struggle to beat the Welsh for sense of humor. We have a particularly funny way of approaching things and that makes it easy to draw inspiration from Welsh people. Like that dual language sign in Swansea telling people in English the road was unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles. Underneath it in Welsh the sign writers had printed 'I am out of the office on holiday until 16th June' which turned out to be an automatic out of the office email reply from the guy at the translation agency! Where else in the world do you think that would happen?
You seem to have a flair for picking up on how people behave - is that where you get your inspiration from?
I love coming home to Newport because you never know what’s going to happen. I remember one time I was here I was comparing and had just put an act on stage and the audience lynched him. I didn’t know and was backstage using the toilet when I heard his voice in the dressing room. Startled I ran out to announce him off but got caught short and ran onstage with a few droplets down the front of my jeans which got a round of applause. The other act asked me how do you do it and I didn't have the heart to tell him my soaked jeans had been funnier than him so I blamed home advantage
Are you excited for your show at the Riverfront?
A rip roaring couple of years have seen Steve rise through the ranks of comedy performers. From supporting Lee Mack to starring on “Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow”, Steve has established himself as one of the best and most promising stand up acts in the UK. With all his success Steve still loves to bring his brand of cleverly thought out social commentary and impressively slick style of sell out stand up comedy to his home town of Newport. A lot of excitement is being drummed up in South Wales about his up coming performance at The Riverfront on March 12 & 13 - kicking off the Newport Festival 2010 at the Riverfront. Border caught up with Steve for a chat ahead of his much anticipated show:
I love Newport it has loads of great places for comedians to people watch. John Frost Square is great for spotting shell suits and other fashion faux pas. The market is handy if you need to find someone with an exaggerated limp and some of the conversations you hear coming out of the Job Centre on Stow Hill just crack me up. I remember over hearing one guy telling his mate when it said sex on the job application form he ticked M for missionary. That’s why you can’t beat Newport.
Any particular spots in Newport where you still like to go to?
I’ve worked with many incredibly funny people, Rhod Gilbert I just think is amazing, Michael McIntyre’s makes me laugh just as much off stage. Russell Howard cracks me up constantly and Frank Skinner likewise. The person who makes me laugh most on and off stage though is Lee Mack. He has recently been trying to convince me that he is environmentally friendly because he bought a new hybrid car to cut down carbon emissions on his UK tour. Then I pointed out that 500 people a night driving to the theatre to see his show was probably not so good for the ozone layer. He went very quiet.
Funniest person you’ve worked with?
I was performing in the North East and this guy in the front row was sat sideways on to me so I asked him to turn around and face the show and he explained he only had one eye. I knew it was a line so I decided to push him on it… He replied by taking out his rubber eye walking on stage and dropping it in my drink. Tom Jones has women's underwear thrown at him I have prosthetic organs! It was properly hilarious. He reached into my drink fished out his eye, licked it, popped it back in and sat back down - still sideways on to a round of applause. He made me laugh so much even when I realized he'd had his fake eye watching the stage. Brilliant
What has been one of your Favourite moments on stage so far?
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Newport born and bred, Steve Williams is comedy gold straight from the city of treasure.
Interview & words by: Joe Leverson
A stand up guy
Interview & words by: Joe Leverson
Dirty goods. electro-pop-dance shaken with a good measure of rock and roll. This trio bring to the modern welsh music scene what coal brought to the valleys, a buzz, an injection of life, and a greedy want for more. In a music scene dominated by some of the most inspired rock and pop punk bands within the UK, Dirty Goods twist things up with their own dizzying brand of electro-pop-rock which has already brought them critical acclaim and bookings from venues across the globe. Dirty Goods return for a short spell after a recent
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trip to France where they played some top venues and made a name for themselves among the Parisian music scene. Manager Grant explained “Paris was magnificent, Friday saw the band play Le Scopitone a swanky hang out with a New York cosmopolitan vibe the band played to around 150 revelers the gig was intimate and vibrant.�
Following the success of that night, Saturday evening saw the boys play to 2500 French party people at the Elysee Montmatre, a popular Parisian night stop and only a stones throw from the red light district, cheeky. The band played to a raucous crowd and went down a storm and are hoping for a return to the venue in April for a support slot with Groove Armada, which put the icing on the cake and marked a very successful trip exporting Newport talent The Band originally consisted of just Wiley (guitar/vocals) Woody (bass/vocals), ex members of Indie rock band Jump The Underground. “We started out in late 2008 just wanting to make different music and to have a bit of fun. We played a few shows just the two of us but it wasn’t until we got Mike involved on the drums that we really clicked - it was then that we started taking everything seriously and that’s what has brought us the success that we’ve had so far”. Last year started with Dirty Goods setting upon the Newport scene and showing the people what they were made of, "we weren’t quite sure how we were going to be received, we knew that we were good but there wasn't, and still really isn't a band quite like us around at the moment" but any fears the boys previously had before doing there first few shows quickly disappeared, and as the crowds grew so did their confidence and the demand for their music to become more and more readily available to the people. » BORDER | 15
Too modest to say that they are paving the way for others in South Wales to make more dance and electro orientated music, the boys have however noticed a lack of the genre around South Wales "it's not like we're the only band out there doing this kind of music, but we do find it hard to host shows and find people to support us, or for us to go and support another band because our music is pretty different to most other bands around in South Wales", and they are right. Dirty Goods get their influence from the likes of Chromeo and Prince, their music has a funky, ravey energy about it which is very well balanced out with a mix of soulful vocals and a rocking edge. It isn't hard to see why their music is not only unique but why it is so loved in the South Wales music scene. Now a regular name amongst the top music shows in Newport the band have a few favourite spots to showcase their music at, "Meze is always good to play, because we love drinking there and its always good for a laugh. We love doing TJ's though, just from growing up and playing in different bands there, TJ's is like the big name in the Newport music scene and it always has a big crowd of people who really love seeing live music. it's just great to play there and get the crowd raving their heads off " 16 | BORDER
A successful 2009 has seen these Newport electropioneers unleash their infectious tunes on the public, with their tracks ‘Home dub’, ‘Hollywood’, 'Krayola' and 'Honest' receiving well over 140,000 hits on you tube and their upcoming EP setting to launch in Spring, ‘Dirty Goods’ are ready for take off in 2010. Their EP is seeing Dirty Goods work with some top people in the industry, such as producer Marc Dowding, the man responsible for the Chart Jackers single ’I’ve got nothing’ created by the people from “Youtube”, for Children In Need, that reached number 36 in November 2009. “He’s a great guy from Newport and we’re really looking forward to working with him because he has a lot of passion for music and knows what he‘s doing”. Only being together for just over a year, Dirty Goods have already played a fair amount of big venues, “2009 was great, we got to play with some really good acts, like the Noisettes at Cardiff Uni. The best was probably playing the Wakestock Festival in North Wales, on the same stage Calvin Harris played. The reaction from the crowd was crazy, people were literally running to the stage dance to our music”. Known for being a seriously energetic band, the boys would describe their shows as more of a rave rather than a gig, “our shows are like a massive party really, get pissed up, dance your ass off and go for it!” and its this upbeat mentality which has caught the eye from critics in the UK and abroad which has created the demand for the international tours throughout 2010. The bands manager Grant Tilbury has been hard at work securing European shows in Paris and Berlin and also a tour of America from March 11 - 24 too, which will see the boys play venues in New York, see them play in the South By South West Festival in Texas and then finish off in Los Angeles, playing the renowned venue 'On The Rox' in Sunset Boulevard. “The response has been mad from abroad, it’s pretty much down to the success of our videos on Youtube and people being able to hear our music from all over the world, we’re pretty much going to the places where people want to see us it’s awesome!” Check Dirty Goods out on facebook.com/dirtygoods and myspace.com/dirtygoods where you can get all the latest info on their upcoming gigs + links to all their you tube videos.
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Interview & words by: Joe Leverson
A lot of hype has been generated over this band in the past year, with good reason too. Regular headliners in a host of Newport venues and performing alongside the likes of Enter Shikari, The Used and Lost Prophets has shaped this band into a force to be reckoned with. Dan (Guitar/Vocals)
Elliot (Bass/Vocals)
Jon (Vocals)
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Set In Motion have consistently torn up the stage in their own irresistibly energetic style throughout 2009 and are now out with the old and in with the new - the new front man, Jon (ex The Story So Far), gives the band a new edge and the extra can of whoop-ass needed to launch their much anticipated debut EP "Party Girl" in Spring 2010. Working with master producer Romesh Dodangoda who is responsible for some of the great albums from the Manic Street Preachers, Funeral For A Friend and Kids In Glass Houses, Set In Motion are stood in good stead to have a big impact on the 2010 music scene. Border caught up with set in motion ahead of their eagerly awaited UK tour which kicks off in the coming months of 2010:
So, your up coming tour, when is it kicking off and where are you going? We’ve got the EP coming out in late spring and we’ll be playing shows up and down the country to promote it in Easter. We'll be hitting Birmingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Blackpool, Essex and Newport as well as many other cities across the UK and all the top venues throughout South Wales. Any big name bands you'll be playing with? We are the big name band! we'll be playing with some cracking bands however, like "Arms of Atlas" and "Exit Avenue", they're kick ass bands and a put on a wicked show too. What's your UK following like? It’s really good across the UK, especially of course South Wales. We’ve got some awesome fans and we’re really grateful for their support! All the sites like Myspace, Twitter and Facebook help our fan base to grow by broadcasting our music to the world! It helps us to keep in touch with other bands across the UK which is good when we want to go on tour. You're working with the same guy that has produced some massive bands, What's that like? Really really good! He’s the man everyone wants to record with and it’s obvious cos he produces the results!
Kob (Drums/vocals)
Biggest gig you’ve played? At the moment it would be the welsh leg of the Taste of Chaos tour with Story of the Year, Atreyu, Horse The Band and As I Lay Dying. It was tearing. Wildest moment as a band? Apart from the time when we all ended up in Jail for indecent exposure, not really many wild moments. Had a fight over an egg and cress sandwich once, we still argue about it now... Favourite place to play and drink in Newport? Gotta be Le Pub for playing in. Bangin sound, awesome crowd and always a great atmosphere. Drink wise, if it sells jaegermeister, we most likely love the place haha. You can't beat a rampage through the 'port in places like Le Pub and Meze. Standard.
Pez (Guitar)
Follow Set In Motion on twitter.com/setinmotionuk, myspace.com/setinmotionuk and facebook.com/setinmotionuk. Safe. «
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music Urban legends, Loryder, Da Flexa and Jay.B spent years on the music scene individually, before teaming up together to start the hip hop band Urban Legends in late 2007, finally joining together to be part of something which had been long overdue in South Wales, a vastly talented hip hop act to be taken seriously.
Interview & words by: Joe Leverson
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Loryder, Da Flexa & Jay.B
Influenced by the greats, their three distinctive, individual styles come together to create more than just a track, they provide a sound that sets this trio apart from any other UK group. The trademark dark, methodical and hard hitting sound is not just a series of tight beats, impressive instrumentals and clear cut poetic majesty but a complete, insightful and thought provoking statement of social commentary, the likes of which no other Gwent act has successfully delivered. A busy 2009 has seen the boys from Urban Legends seamlessly rattle out 4 great tracks in 5 months, play a host of local venues and showcase the Hip Hop talent in South Wales at the “Small Nations” festival in Llandovery, Dyfed… “it was crazy, on our way to the stage, we were heckled and sworn at because of the type of music we make, but as soon as we started the crowd shut up, and by our second song they were loving us, so much that they went mad when we finished our set and screamed for us to do it over again. It was bizarre, from one extreme to the other”. Urban Legends are now signed to SBS Records, the same label that launched the Manic Street Preachers. This partnership has burst the doors open
for 2010, with their track “Myth” being released in March, an accompanying music video being shot and bookings from venues throughout Europe - 2010 is set to be an extremely exciting time for the Newport lads. “All of a sudden we’re appearing on the BBC and on the radio, signing with Glen from SBS has properly catapulted us from doing a few shows here and there, to being recognized as a serious talent. It’s pretty trippy and dreamish because its finally allowing us to spend more and more time doing what we absolutely love... we’ve had our sights on Europe for a while now. The Hip Hop culture throughout Europe is massive and there’s so much passion in the industry, being able to show what we do on an international stage is fantastic.” “We’re playing in Amsterdam and Hamburg before we go to the industry festival “Popkomm” in Berlin, we can’t wait to let the main people in international music know what the Newport music scene can produce”. Follow the band on Facebook and Myspace: www.myspace.com/urbanlegends666 «
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Livestock Davies and The Low Down Snakes Words by: Joe Leverson
Veterans on the scene and having played with some of the biggest names in Rockabilly music, Livestock Davies and the Low Down Snakes play with a raw style reminiscent of an early, whiskey fueled Johnny Cash - no frills, straight on the drums, a heavy and powerful slapping on the Double Bass and a trademark thrashing guitar solo that sets the tone for a band which stick to the true spirit of Rockabilly. Recently formed the boys have had a whirlwind time playing at local pubs and venues, gaining notoriety fast and earning a spot supporting one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, the legend that is Chuck Berry and his St Louis Band - playing two 22 | BORDER
dates, 25 of March in the Newport Centre and 26 of March, playing in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. On stage its clear that they know what they’re doing, strong stage presence, tight, and clearly out there to have a good time and bring a brand of music which is in short supply in South Wales - which they do in their balshy manner. Take a listen to Livestock Davies and the Low Down Snakes new album ‘All Messed Up’ on the bands Myspace: www.myspace.com/livestock.davies and be sure to check them out in the Newport Centre this March. «
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Massive Attack LIVE
Words by: Joe Leverson
Kicking off their UK tour in Newport this February, the Bristol born experimental adventurers brought us a show that pounded the eardrums with a throbbing mix of distorted bass lines, synth and stunning vocals. As the bass rumbles, and the singers hypnotize the audience, you can feel yourself sway and get lost within the electronic distortia that the band has developed to their own mesmerizing design - when coupled with a lightshow that set the band up as demigods in the eyes of the crowd, you cannot help but feel moved by watching this band live.
The set on stage brought with it a deeper message focusing on conflict in the Gaza Strip, from a charity called “The Hoping Foundation”, Massive Attacks adopted charity for their UK tour. Classics like “Teardrop”, “Angel” and “Unfinished Symphony” do not fail to send shivers up your spine, however this tour features heavily on the new music the duo have created, 3 D and Daddy G bring us their latest chapter in their hypnotic and experimental yet irrevocably infectious fifth album ‘Heligoland’. «
Massive Attack have stuck true to their form, they have produced another quality album which walks down a path that they haven’t much wandered before. This album is not a Mezzanine, it is not a 100th Window, however it is still very, very good. This different approach to “Heligoland” has seen the band employ a different style to the vocals that gave the band the ‘trip hop’ title. The urbanized style of m.c-ing has taken a back seat, allowing more of a soothsayers touch to telling the story to their songs, it is soft but deep and intoxicating. The album has more to offer from an instrumental perspective as well, it is a little bit more pop and even at times elements of folk influence are noticed, with acoustic guitars playing more of an important role being used in defining loops and rhythms that has lead Massive Attack away from their usual style of computerized music making.
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Dragon Kingdom Pictures by: Chubzang Tangbi words by: Joe Leverson
Photographer Chubzang Tangi, originally from Bhutan a small, beautiful country situated in Southern Asia set against the stunning backdrop of the High Himalayas is now living in sunny Newport and has launched an exhibition of his work in the Riverfront Gallery this February, and this is a selection of some of his finest shots taken from his exhibition. The exhibition named Dragon Kingdom depicts beautiful and vibrant images of his home country Bhutan and his current home, Wales. Not such an Odd combination for Chubzang because he saw the similarities in landscape, legends and heritage and the passion that both people have for their countries. He comments, “Indeed, I found a land steeped in ancient culture, a strong people with strong beliefs and a desire to protect their beloved land. This photographic journey of discovery truly astonished me!” The exhibition was a complete success, to enquire about purchasing Chubzangs' work get in touch via email at Barbetczt@gmail.com »
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Party like it’s 2010 Great things are planned for Newport throughout this year, we do have the Ryder Cup coming to us, but there is so much more in store for our mighty city and the Riverfront has given us an insight into what to expect throughout the Newport Festival 2010. Music. Theatre. Comedy. Film. Dance. Sport. Arts. Carnivals. Parades. Parties. Thousands of people. Hundreds of events. All this with one mission in mind, to celebrate our passion for creativity and our city. Newport Festival 2010 will create a legacy for the city and the people of the community. Everyone can be involved so have a look online and get yourself down to the Riverfront, where much of the festival will be based. Go, show some support and be entertained! For more info visit www.newport.gov.uk/newportfestival and become a fan of the Riverfront on Facebook! SPRING SESSIONS Sessions at The Riverfront are a unique, chilled out evening of performance and boutique market stalls with a micro-festival vibe. The Spring Sessions open mic and market held at the riverfront is a fantastic experience in local, alternative creativity. The idea for the sessions started in June 09, which saw the first of these nights kick off and become hugely successful and popular amongst the public. Focused on providing a platform for Newport’s creative talents the market stalls see local designers, artists and fashionistas selling their great original 28 | BORDER
boutique goods, such as locally designed clothing and vintage gear to one off ceramics and original artwork and photography - all this set off against a backdrop of local performers on the open mic, showing everything from musicians to comedians and poets. The last session held on the February 5 was a great evening, seeing poets and guitarists such as Mike Gittings taking the mic and setting the tone for a really cool night. People came, met up with mates, grabbed a drink at the bar, listened to guys on the mic and looked around the boutique market, with some funky stalls such as Sarah White’s that really offered some brilliant one off shoes and accessories. It was a big success and everyone is really looking forward to the following sessions. The next Spring Session will be held on Friday 19 March and then Thursday 15 April from 5pm until 11pm at the Riverfront, so go along, have a look around the market and grab some unique pieces from the stalls, whilst getting a drink from the bar and listening to some great acts on the open mic. «
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Joanna Little e-mail: littledoodler@hotmail.com
Joanna Little graduated from Cranfield University (Swindon) in 2004 with a BA Hons in design / illustration. She has since worked in the art/media industry for four years, working on magazines such as the Big Issue, Cardiff Airport Explore Magazine, The Business, and NP Life. Other projects include work for Maria Farelly Photography, illustrating childrens books, magazines, greetings cards, music album artwork, making wire
drawings and other one off commissions. Joanna, who is currently working as an artist in the greetings cards industry says, "My inspiration comes from life around me, travelling, culture, nature. Im very imaginative. I have an unusual style. I draw freely with indian inks and textured papers. I Love making beautiful pictures full of weird and wonderful things." If you would like to see more of Joanna’s work or are interested in commissioning her, please email littledoodler@hotmail.com  BORDER | 29
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[above] Giant wire drawing [photgraphy] Maria Farrelly www.mariafarrelly.com
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[above] Orange tree - (music inspired, album artwork) [right] Festival - illustration for cardiif airport explore magazine
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Illustrator and Electronic music producer/DJ under the pseudonyms 'Zuul' 'Omega Men' and 'Machine Electrique'. Dominic’s illustrations draw influence from Street Art, Skateboard Art, 60's Psychedelia, 50's Americana, Japanese Pop and Traditional Culture.
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[top left] Sumii [bottom left] Shred Wales [top right] Machine Electrique [right] Omega Men
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Deans passion for design and illustration led him to acheiving his Illustration degree in 2005. His interests include many forms of art, tattoo design, visual media within magazines and advertising, photography, fashion, comic books and graphic novels, television, music and movies. Dean is currently working as a junior designer. ÂŤ
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Birmingham Clothes Show Live words & photography by: Natalie Orum
The Clothes Show Live celebrated its 21st birthday in December 2009 – and like all special occasions this event set out to be better than ever. It was difficult to argue! Packed full of celebrities and all the latest fashion trends there was something for every fashion enthusiast. Roxanne Mckee, the talented actress who played Louise in the popular teen soap Hollyoaks, was the face of the Clothes Show 2009, bringing along a few of her fellow cast members to join in the entertainment, including Jennifer Metcalfe, Andrew Moss, Carley Stenson, Anthony Quinlan and Gemma Merna. Even iconic stylist Gok Wan made an appearance and gave some fascinating tips and advice, on the Hair 44 | BORDER
and Beauty stage with ‘An Audience With Gok’. He also signed copies of his fabulous new book ‘Work Your Wardrobe’ for some lucky guests. Presenters George Lamb and Louise Roe hosted the spectacular catwalk show held in the Fashion Theatre that seats an incredible 6,500 people, and has the world’s largest catwalk runway. The show never fails to amaze, and this year was no
exception. World-class models and dancers took to the stage performing breathtaking performances in all the latest fashion by top designers. From falling snow to brilliant sets, the catwalk show grabbed your attention from start to finish. Every scene held a different genre including, Winter Waltz, Snow Blizzard, Modernist Neon, Argentinean Tango, Kitsch Suburbia, La Catwalk, Gothic Wonderland, and a truly amazing finale. Vintage fashion is becoming increasingly popular today. Celebrities underlined this trend wearing some stunning vintage outfits on and off the red carpet. The main appeal is that you can own a one-of-a-kind outfit that is unique and that no one else will have. This provides the individuality people strive for. ‘Anita’s Vintage Fashion Market Place’ was one of the highlights of the Clothes Show, selling unique clothing and accessories that would not be found on the high street. Popular beauty brands included, Rimmel, Barry M, Benefit, Fake Bake, Lee Stafford, Hair Boostias, Gillette and loads more. Goodie bags filled with some
of the brands favourite products and gifts were being given away in bucket loads, but with crowds of people trying to get their hands on one, you had to be quick off the mark. The Clothes Show 2009 was extra special, because they teamed up with ‘Select Models’, to give one young hopeful model a once in a lifetime opportunity to become the first ever ‘Face of Clothes Show Live’, and to be involved in its marketing campaign for this year. Equally as life changing, the chosen girl was offered an incredible year’s contract with ‘Select Model Management’. So look out for last year’s winner, at the upcoming Clothes Show this December. If the 2009 Birmingham Clothes Show is anything to go by, 2010 is sure not to disappoint. So keep the 3rd till 8th December free in your diary, to make sure you don’t miss a thing. «
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Italy England Ireland France Wales Scotland Historically the whipping boys of the tournament, and they haven‘t much improved. Missing their iconic captain Sergio Parisse Italy have looked vulnerable. They always have a chance at winning a match however, just not the tournament, they will try hard and play with heart at all times.
Key Players: Mirco Bergamasco - this man has taken the responsibility of kicking for the Italians where no-one else wanted to, and has kept them in contention for winning games single handedly. Kaine Robertson - Kiwi born winger, fast paced reliable finisher, Italy’s most influential player in 2007.
Usually the most boring team to ever grace the rugby pitch, with drop kicks from half way and a general lack of anything creative in the back line has been their trademark of recent. However with Flutey and Tate really stepping up in their tests against Wales and Italy, England have suddenly got a spark that has put them in contention for a comeback 6 nations tournament
Key Players: Mathew Tate - a creative centre who always is a danger with ball in hand. Ugo Monye - a very destructive and powerful winger that takes some stopping. Lewis Moody - a fierce warrior with a complete disregard for personal safety, he would tackle a moving tank given the chance.
They were the Favorites to win this year, with their consistently clinical and powerful performances against the best in the world this Autumn, however we have seen them flop against the French in what was billed as an early decider, still in the running for the title though so don’t count them out.
Key Players: Brian O’driscoll - a frighteningly intelligent and decisive player can cut a side up and break the defence easily. Jamie Heaslip - big, powerful and tactically sound, has the power to control the play. Tommy Bowe - fast, incisive and a prolific try scorer.
Exciting, smooth and very fast paced, the French have been scarily good so far - a dominating game over Ireland has thrown France into the forefront as bookies favourites to win the tournament. But a lack of consistency has been troublesome for the French in the past, so depending on the mentality of the French in the remaining games could determine how well they do.
Key Players: Imanol Harinordoquy - sharp and strong no.8, immense on his day. Mathieu Bastareaud - fearsome, quick hands and extremely strong , it has been his tournament so far. François Trinh-Duc - claiming the 10 jersey for France and running their games with ease.
Our boys. The creators of “Sexy Rugby”. A tragic loss against England, and a terrible 60 minutes against Scotland put us all in a dour mood - but that last 5 minutes against the Scots will go down as one of the greatest turnarounds of all time and could be the key for Wales to claim back the 6 nations title!
Key Players: Adam Jones - simply world class, he has the power to control the scrums and dominate the contact area. Steven Jones - another world class outside half, tactically aware in attack and solid in defence. James Hook - back in the centre and creating havoc for the opposition, this man defines sexy rugby
A team that always has the potential to do well but often falls short, and this year it doesn’t look like their luck has changed - a valiant performance against Wales looked as if they had turned their bad luck around - But our boys dug deep and snatched victory off them.
Key Players: Dan Parks - has proven a very useful 10, drop kicks for fun and pining the opposition back with the boot all game. Chris Patterson - Scottish talisman, a consistent kicker who always racks up the points. James Beattie - has shone in recent performances as a wild and rabid no.8 who is dangerous with ball in hand
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sport The Drinkers Guide To
The Six Nations words by: Joe Leverson
There is nothing quite like a full day on the lash when Wales are pounding the other 5 nations - the drinks are flowing and the banter is incredible. Days on the lash watching the Six Nations, Fantastic. We have already had a fair few good weekends out on the piss (drinking responsibly at all time of course), but there are still a couple of cracking matches to look forward to. Border have rounded up the key info on this years tournament to get the most out of your days nights of rugby fuelled binging. So read up, get prepared for the remaining RBS Six Nations weekenders with the need to know info on each team, and most importantly get to a pub/bar with your mates and have a laugh!
So, they’re the teams and the players to watch out for. I’m not going to Lie to you, it’s going to be tough for our boys to win this one - the French are looking good and we are looking ropey when under pressure, however I’m not about to rule us out and I don’t expect you to either. Our money is on the French, Wales and Ireland will have a strong battle for second place and as for the English… well, lets not go there. Keep an eye on the Scots to cause an upset too - their performance against Wales should not go unnoticed. Now you’re equipped with all the knowledge you need to tackle the last few nights out with some background info, so keep an eye on the match, your mind on the banter and a hand on your drink at all times.
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Words by: Kasan Groupe
Sometime in the future, you will be confronted with a zombie apocalypse. Don’t try to deny it, because we all know it’s going to happen. When this event does come to fruition, there are strategies that you should employ to help keep yourself from becoming either eaten or infected. Here are some of them. 1. Find other survivors. This is paramount to surviving the apocalypse. If you are alone, your chances of being eaten or killed are much higher. With a group of people, you can forage for food better, keep more eyes peeled for zombies and be able to travel safer, should you resort to that option. 2. Find Shelter. Preferably, you will want a shelter that has a large roof that you can escape to, some sort of
food or easy access to food and windows and doors that can be easily shut up with nearby poker tables, metal awnings, boards and other blockages. There are two good places to try and find shelter in. The first would be a grocery store. Here you would have bathrooms, plenty of canned food and water as well as a large, flat roof that a rescue helicopter could land on to pull you to safety. Also, you may want to try your hand at a mall, but be warned; in both of these places there is lots of space to try and cover and that could be a problem eventually. 3. Find Food. Obviously you will want something to eat during this infestation and canned food is the best because it will last for a long time. Be sure to stock up on canned foods, but if you can’t hole up in the actual grocery store, try and find some lighter cans that won’t be as hard to travel with. 4. Get weapons. During a zombie apocalypse, you are going to want to kill zombies. Whether you go with a classic weapon like a baseball bat or chainsaw or go for a nice gun or even a fully armored car, you should always carry a weapon on your person wherever you go. Just remember to aim for the head and destroy the brain. 5. The final thing to do is up to you. If you choose to stay in one place, you may eventually become overrun by zombies trying to get your brains. If you try to move and get to a safe haven, you may be able to make it, but then again, you might not. Personally, I think the safest thing to do is stay in one place for a bit and then move on in a big semi truck or other vehicle that can run down zombies without stopping. This way, you can pick up more survivors along the way and be able to make for that safe haven that is always just over the horizon. «
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Once upon a time in a land not so far away lived a grumpy gnome called desmond, he lived in a wood not far from the back of aldis in scunthorpe amongst all the discarded shopping trolley's and wind blown carrier bags, his house was an old zanussi washing machine that had been dumped by some very naughty, but very strong shoplifters who had stolen it from the nearby powerhouse, the powerhouse had shut down and was now a hobbycraft, but that's another story for another day One bright sunny morning desmond awoke to the sound of birds singing, "bloody birds" he grumped, he stretched and groaned, washing machines didn't make very comfy homes, but he was too grumpy to find a better home, he sat up and pulled on his trousers made from mccoys cheese and onion crisp packets stuck together with bits of discarded brown packing tape and chewing gum, they smelled awful, which was one of desmond's few pleasures, that and grumping, he put on his shoes these were made from kp choc dip tubs, they were very uncomfortable, but he liked to lick the remains of gritty biscuit and sticky chocolate from his toes at the end of
a busy day tromping and grumping, then he put on his jacket and hat, these were bright unripened tomato green, and had belonged to his father and from his hat was a bright red feather, a little crushed and bedraggled, but still quite smart. that day he had planned to walk to a nearby drain and hide the daylight hours, so that when he returned home damp and smelly, he could complain to himself how no-one ever visited him or talked to him, this wasn't really the case because all the animals of the little wood were very friendly and would often bring desmond things they had foraged, but he hated having to say thank you, not that it would stop him greedily scobbling any food they brought him. As desmond left he felt a big slimy splat land on his head, as he looked up he saw big eyes looking down at him, and if he did another big slimy splodge landed in his eye, "blinking slimy ojarmaflip, i'll skunk your bunks" in his grumpiest voice, a threat, that when made by desmond was by no means empty, then wiping his eyes he saw the most amazing thing, above him looking down was a giraffe, not much taller than a lions chin, looking over the side of an hot air balloon floating a few feet above him, " sorry" called out the giraffe "my names, bissel". now in case you didn't know, giraffes are amongst the dribbliest animals in the world, and magic, miniture mighty ballooning giraffes the dribbliest of all and to add to this bissel had a mouth full of fizzy cola bottles, or chinese eyes as there known to the creatures of the woodland, as they make your eyes go all squinty when tasting there fizzy sour exterior, "whats your name" "name name! you can't come here will your slimy dribsty rotten stinking long necked spotty dotty ways and ask my name!" desmond fumed. "why not" asked bissel as her balloons wicker basket softly alighted along side desmond, "why, why! because!" desmond erupted and his face all slick with dribble went redder and redder, until it was as red as a radish in a post box floating with a load of nenas balloons (but not in the german version because that makes not reference to the said balloons colour), then with the whistling of a kettle steam shot out of desmonds ears, while desmond steamed, bissel lifted her hoove took out a manicure set and gently hummed using a nail file to tidy the edges of her hooves , her big eyelashes fluttering, and her big brown eyes looking whimsically at the traffic on the bypass in the distance, quite a long time past, the steaming subsided, and eventually bissel asked " have you quite finished" desmond let out a long sigh looked up at the small yet much taller than him giraffe then down at his feet and mumbled "yes""good then" bissel cheerily retorted " and your name is?"....
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