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Hooray! The Olympics are here! You can find all the details in the run-up to the games in Lime’s Essential Guide to the Olympics as London plays host to the rest of the world! Also in this issue you’ll find an amazing selection of ‘Afrocentric’ events to get your summer started! We

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have a range of interviews from talented musicians, a fierce fashion designer and one of Africa’s leading visual artists. Plus your usual dose of exclusive interviews, events listings and fantastic competitions! There is nothing I love more than travelling to the Motherland and it made me wonder, what do you love most about Africa?

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Team Lime Editor Vernia Mengot editor@gotmedialive.co.uk Designer Mialisa Fenty Photographer Peter Branch Contributors Cassam Looch Semper Azeez-Harris Adelaide Damoah

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the whole of the UK, and even stretching its reach internationally with the Big Dance Schools’ Pledge choreographed by Wayne McGregor of Random Dance. Over 2 million people have taken part in Big Dance since it began, with large scale events taking place in unusual locations from parks to piers, squares to swimming pools.

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–24 July 2012 Africa Utopia Africa Utopia is a monthlong festival of music, theatre, film, literature, dance, fashion, talks and debates programmed

by Southbank Centre in conjunction with renowned Senegalese singer and human-rights campaigner Baaba Maal, as part of Southbank Centre’s Festival of the World with MasterCard.

An invited group of young delegates – guided by ‘elders’ including Baaba

Maal, Ben Okri, Lemn Sissay and Wole Soyinka – engage with African arts organizations and cultural leaders to explore how art projects can be mobilized

Top tips to be safe at

festivals

Security expert, Richie Nanda, the Global Chairman of two of the world’s biggest security companies, Topsgrup (India) and The Shield Guarding Company (UK) gives Lime his top 5 tips for staying safe at festivals.

• DON’T carry expensive mobile phones that are likely to attract attention from thieves. It is best to carry an inexpensive phone with a pay-as-yougo SIM to avoid thieves giving you a hefty bill.

• DO carry pen and paper, so if you lose your friends and run out of battery or credit on your phone, you can leave them a note at your tent • DO pick a meeting 4 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

point. In this way if anyone does get lost, or you separate to see different bands or events, you can easily find your friends at an appointed time.

• DON’T accept anything from strangers however nice they might seem to you. As much as possible move around in groups rather than alone.

• DO keep very little money on you whilst you’re at the festival, to avoid pick-pockets • DO keep a list of key contacts as I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) on your mobile phone, so that the emergency services will be able to contact your friends and family in case you’re in trouble.

to bring about social change.

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July World Pride 2012 Pride London is proud to host WorldPride 2012.

London has been chosen to host this year’s WorldPride parade which means the celebrations will be bigger, better and prouder than ever. The LGBT community from across the globe will descend on the city for a festival of art, culture and campaigning culminating with the Parade through central London. On Parade day itself a star-studded lineup will lead celebrations on the Main Stage while Soho will be taken over by attractions including a dance stage – featuring the hottest London DJs, Tesco family area- providing a more chilled-out place for families to join the fun. The event also includes very special one off dance party in a unique venue featuring International DJ line up, fantastic visuals plus lots lots more. Sponsored by Smirnoff, Soho will also host a market place selling all things LGBT! Info: www.pridelondon. org www.facebook.com/ pridelondon @pridelondon

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-15 July Big Dance 2012 Big Dance, launched in 2006, is the largest grassroots dance initiative in the world. This year will be the biggest dance yet, engaging millions of people across

Big Dance 2012 is one of the highlights of London 2012 Festival, the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad. Big Dance is a vibrant, high profile campaign to get everyone taking part- Performances from some of the greatest names in dance are brought together with vibrant new talent, proving the value of dance as a catalyst to mobilise communities and inspire individuals.

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July – 12 Aug 2012 Olympic Games London will become the first city to officially host the modern Olympic Games three times, having previously done so in 1908 and in 1948. London was selected as the host city on 6 July 2005 during the 117th IOC Session in Singapore, defeating Moscow, New York City, Madrid and Paris after four rounds of voting.

The successful bid was headed by former Olympic champion Sebastian Coe. Info: www.london2012.com

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sculpture; a colossal baobab tree made from fabric; ‘Rainbow Park’, a multi-coloured beach; and an exhibition in the Royal Festival Hall of the thinkers, artists and communities who have inspired and contributed to the Festival. The reopening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, weekly food markets, and a pop-up cafe complete the Festival landscape.

Info: www. southbankcentre.co.uk/ world

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Other animals that were still awake included Flamingos, monkeys, Lions and reptiles galore.

There were lots of quintessentially British elements to tie in with

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London ZSL - Zoo Lates Words: Victoria Woode Lime Rating: Another Friday night in the early days of summer, what better to do than head to the zoo for the start of London ZSL - Zoo Lates.

Upon arrival we were greeted by umpteen smells… no not animals but endless varieties of international street food from Spanish, French, Indian, Japanese, Ghanaian, Mexican, and American and of course British. Once we had devoured our spicy bean filled burritos my friend and I headed to the penguin beach hut. I spotted at least 20 penguins in the distance simply chilling out, enjoying their evening and not living up to the Happy Feet fairy-tale! A small talk and quiz was being held here by the Zoo staff. To be honest the general stats about my penguin friends didn’t captivate me so I headed away swiftly to see what else the zoo had to offer!

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Festival of the World with MasterCard opens on 1 June 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee Weekend, and closes on 9 September 2012. As London welcomes the world this summer, Southbank Centre’s Festival of the World will include inspirational projects from the UK and around the world, which showcase the power of the arts to change the lives of individuals, communities and whole societies. The site will be transformed with art installations including a giant ‘robot’

A weekend of FREE music at London’s newest festival site from all of Africa including:

ANGELIQUE KIDJO / BAABA MAAL / the Jubilee weekend, so of course alcohol was flowing in all directions, some could refer to ZSL Lates as just another place to get drunk on a Friday night. I believe that it’s a refreshing, social yet educational environment with tons to see including cabaret and comedy. You can also get involved with Face painting truly fit into the animal atmosphere.

Make sure you have time for the silent disco, there’s something exhilarating about dancing in a zoo listening to 80’s pop without a care in the world!

Zoo Lates takes place every Friday in June and July. The zoo is open to over 18’s from 6pm-10pm.

The average age group of the crowd was 20-30.

Info: Tickets can be bought in advanced at www.zsl. org

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INVISIBLE REPUBLIC OF JUJU / KRAR COLLECTIVE / MUNTU VALDO / SECKOU KEITA / STAFF BENDA BILILI / HUGH MASEKELA / KING SUNNY ADE and many more For full details and tickets go to

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Lime’s essential guide to the Olympics!

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and Paralympic Games a number of events are taking place across the capital and as the first medal event is underway, Lime has some helpful tips to prepare you for the event of the summer!

It’s the biggest sporting event on the planet; with 26 sports, 10,500 athletes and millions of spectators; it’s definitely going to be a busy summer.

Things you need to know: Going to a London 2012 sports event or ceremony?

Take as little as possible with you as you’ll need to go through checks on arrival. In most cases you may take one mediumsized soft-sided bag into venues – this should fit under your seat or in your lap. Be aware that there are some items considered prohibited and restricted, if you’re unsure check with staff at the venues as some items may disrupt competition, obstruct the view of other spectators or create a safety hazard.

Olympic Venues During the London 2012 Games, events will take place at venues in the

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Olympic Park, across London and around the UK.

• Olympic park • Box Hill • City of Coventry Stadium • Earls Court • Eton Dorney • ExCeL • Greenwich Park • Hadleigh Farm • Hampden Park • Hampton Court Palace • Hourse Guards Parade • Lee Valley White Water Centre • Lords Cricket Ground • Millennium Stadium • North Greenwich Arena • Old Trafford • Olympic Stadium • The Royal Artillery Barracks • Wembley Arena • Wembley Stadium • Weymouth & Portland • Wimbledon How to get there Need help on how to use London’s extensive transportation system, here are some of your options for getting around London during the Games: • London Underground • Dockland’s Light Railway (DLR) • London Overground • London’s buses

• River services During The Games the transport network will be even busier than usual, so it’s even more important that you are fully prepared for what to expect. For your safety and security avoid walking alone at night. Be on the lookout.

Keep to well-lit main roads and walking routes, look after your personal belongings and take care of your valuables.

Enjoy London 2012 live from Live Sites Watch the competition on

one of the big screens located in every UK nation and region. London Live Sites are in boroughs throughout including; Potters Fields, Hyde Park, Victoria Park, Waltham Forest and Woolwich. The capital’s Live Site programme has become the pinnacle of great places to celebrate a range of memorable occasions and major events. Make sure you check out your community Live Site.

July Olympic opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony is a celebration showcasing the best of the Host Nation.

It also features a parade of all competing nations and the highly anticipated entrance of the Olympic Flame, which ignites the Cauldron and signals the start of the Games.

The eyes of the world will be on London for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The name of the Olympic Opening Ceremony show will be ‘Isles of Wonder’ and the Ceremony will kick off with the sound of the largest harmonically tuned bell in Europe, produced by the Whitechapel Foundry, and the Stadium will be transformed into the British countryside for opening scene ‘Green and Pleasant’, which includes real farmyard animals.

The Ceremony will also include a special sequence celebrating the best of British, featuring volunteer performers from the NHS.

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August Olympic Closing Ceremony The Closing Ceremony celebrates the achievements of athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and includes a Handover from one Host City to the next. In 2012, London will hand over to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games. The Closing Ceremony also features the extinguishing of the Olympic Flame, signalling the end of the

Games.

The Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games will be titled ‘A Symphony of British Music’, to celebrate the fact that music has been one of Britain’s strongest cultural exports over the last 50 years.

The worldwide broadcast of the Ceremony will feature more than 4,100 performers, including 3,500 adult volunteers and 380 schoolchildren from the six east London Host Boroughs.

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August Paralympic opening ceremony The performances will celebrate the Paralympics, London’s culture and everything the capital has to offer. The show is set to open with a fly past by ‘Aerobility’, a British charity that trains disabled people to become pilots, and will feature over 3,000 adult volunteers, over 100 child volunteers and a professional cast of over 100.

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September Paralympic closing ceremony The Closing Ceremony will include a performance

by Coldplay; one of the worlds’s best selling music acts who will take to the stage for a one-off concert.

Info: 8:30pm, Olympic stadium

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London 2012 Festival offers millions of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy the Games. The full line-up for the London 2012 Festival features 12,000 events and performances at 900 venues across the UK. As part of the Cultural Olympiad It’s the biggest festival the UK has ever seen, artists from all over the world are coming together in celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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The Cultural Olympiad Since 2008, the Cultural Olympiad has been inspiring creativity in all forms of arts and culture.

It includes a wide range of events, from local projects to large-scale events across the UK. The London 2012 Festival is the finale and since opening on 21st June it has been the hottest ticket of the year and the most exciting festival the UK has ever seen.

Tickets You can buy tickets to events through the venues websites, some events are free and others would need to be paid for. You may need a ticket for some events even if they are free.

London 2012 is committed to making the festival for everyone, with events and facilities accessible to all wherever possible.

Info: For the full programme on the London 2012 Festival please visit www.festival.london2012. com or information on the Olympic and Paralympic Games please visit www. london2012.com

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July Bet Awards 2012 This year’s BET Awards will be hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and will feature performances by superstar Chris Brown and Young Money’s 1st Lady Nicki Minaj.

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The DCBTF will bring together a wide array of local and national artists, writers, producers, theatre companies and theatre lovers in what promises to be one of the city’s biggest self-producing black theatre projects ever.

Info: www. dcblacktheatrefestival.com

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July African Gospel Music Awards 2012 The African Gospel Music Awards returns in its third year and continues to celebrate a wonderful relationship in the Lord! Covering a whole spectrum of music and industry related activities, ranging from composition and singing, media and projects. The AGMA’s is an opportunity for one’s work to gain recognition and inspire and unearth the God given talents of others across Africa and the Diaspora.

This year’s ceremony includes performances

by Guvna B, Tayme Tee, Royal Priesthood, Atta Boafo, Makoma plus many more in the line-up.

MC’s on the night include Diana Hamilton, Wole Awolola, Rebecca, Hykerne Kudinga.

Info: The Hippodrome, North End Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 7RP. www.africagospelawards.

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2012 The greatest reggae show on earth returns this year with a beach party and an exciting line-up that includes Trey Songz, Tarrus Riley, R.Kelly, Damian ‘JR. GONG’ Marley, Beenie Man, Lady Shaw, Bounty Killer, Popcaan, Spice, Potential Kidd plus many more.

Info: Montego Bay, Jamaica. www. reggaesumfest.com

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July- 12 August One World Exhibition The first annual One World exhibition will take place at London’s Olympia National Hall and thereafter abroad.

The exhibition will bring together representatives of countries from all the world continents together with the UK organisations who promote these countries in their everyday business. The purpose is to showcase the diverse beauty of landscapes and peoples across our magnificent planet and in addition to cultural heritage, present a wide range of travel destinations, leisure options and business opportunities to the trade and general public. At this unique and creatively presented event, visitors will ‘enter,’ explore and experience the countries of their choice and will be able to enjoy world cinema, performing arts and fashion, as they make many new international contacts.

Info: Olympia National Hall, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX. www. oneworldexhibitions.com

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the avalanche of other Caribbean Festivals with its strong historical touch it pays homage to Barbados’ rich past. And even with such a distinct Barbadian cultural root, the Festival drawing people all under one cultural umbrella for the ultimate party experience is guaranteed to satisfy a wide range of appetites.

Info: www. barbadoscropoverfestival. com

August Africa Unplugged This August bank holiday prepare for the biggest African concert in Europe, which includes a massive line-up from all over Africa with artists such as R2BEES, Sarkodie, Iyanya, Cabo Snoop, Fally Ipupa performing live on stage plus many more! Don’t miss one of the biggest events which aim to unify Africa through music and benefit a number of charities, promoting ‘ONE AFRICA’ as over 15 countries join together to celebrate and raise awareness of some of the issues that affect Mother Africa.

Info: Wembley Arena, Arena Square, Engineers Way, London, HA9 OAA www.africaunplugged. co.uk

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August Jamaican Independence Day This year marks the celebration of Jamaica’s 50th year of independence.

People of Jamaica and its Diaspora will join together in celebrations taking place all over the globe to mark the occasion.

Info www.visitjamaica. com/Jamaica50

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August Miss World 2012 Miss World returns with a world record 120 nations who will enter the Ordos Stadium Arena in a spectacular choreographed opening. Miss World 2012 will be broadcast live from Ordos, Inner Mongolia to an audience in excess of one billion viewers in over 160 countries.

Info: www.missworld.com

The UK Asian Music Awards (UK AMA) is recognised by the viewing public and the media as the only event that truly acknowledges and celebrates the diverse talent that is Asian music. Since its humble beginnings in 2002, UK AMA has provided a platform to develop and promote music of Asian origin throughout the country and beyond. This year London’s Wembley Arena will host the glitzy awards ceremony and to celebrate the 10thanniversary of the Lebara Mobile UK Asian Music Awards, this year its set to be bigger, bolder and the best yet.

Info: www.theukama.com

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Groundnut Stew

You will need: • ½ a cup oil • 1 large onion • 1 large potato • 2 hot peppers • 1 tin of plum tomatoes • ½ tsp Tomato puree -19 August Foodies Festival 17 This summer the Foodies

Festival will be at Battersea Park and offers the chance to meet top chefs and experience the most exciting mix of food, drink and culinary talent. Visitors can see cooking demonstrations from Michelin starred and top chefs, sample and buy artisan food from over 100 exhibitors, indulge in signature dishes from top restaurants and sip summer cocktails shaken by expert mixologists.

Enjoy cuisine from around the world, showcased in the Street Food Avenue; relax in a deckchair and enjoy an ice cream on the Jamie magazine City Beach; children can enjoy hands on cookery classes in the brand new Childrens Cookery School. Make a full day of it with a unique mixture of masterclasses from top experts in the Food and Drinks Theatre, entertainment and music on the live stage.

Info: Battersea Park, 0844 995 1111, admin@ foodiesfestival.com www. foodiesfestival.com

• 1 pound of chicken pieces • 5 Carrots • 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter • 1 tsp Black pepper • Salt (as desired) • Chicken seasoning • Additional ingredients: • Basmati rice (Serves 4) To begin prepare and marinate your chicken pieces with salt, pepper and chicken seasoning. After an hour, use a non- stick saucepan to fry the chicken until tender and brown, and then remove. Next peel your potato and slice it into chunky wedges ready to fry in the remaining oil, do

East London chefs launch ‘Dalston’ Cola, the ‘Real’ Thing Dalston Cola is an original take on the ever popular cola. Made using Kola nuts, the ingredients reputedly used to make the original Coca Cola, the similarities between the origins, look and feel of the two drinks end there.

In the same year that a certain global drinks brand is set to dominate the capital with sponsorship of London 2012 Games, two East London chefs have chosen to launch the ‘Real’ thing. Chef and founder of The Russet Cafe in Hackney Downs, Steve Wilson conceived Dalston Cola in March 2010. Steve formed The Treehouse kitchen with business partner Duncan O’Brien in

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this until golden brown. By now you would have set both your chicken and potatoes aside to make a start on your stew. First chop your onion, peppers and carrots and add them to your saucepan. Add your plum tomatoes and leave to fry. Now put in your chicken and potatoes, by this time the aromas would have your belly rumbling! Add water and bring to the boil, here goes- it’s time for that all important ingredient two tablespoons of smooth peanut butter, stir well. If the stew appears too thick, more water can be added.

Lastly add your tomato puree for colour, allow it to simmer, and then serve with boiled rice and vegetables.

September 2011, when they continued their development. Dalston Cola is lower in sugar, a zesty, delicious drink that’s lightly carbonated by hand. It’s made using fair-trade and organic ingredients where possible. Cloudy in appearance, the natural

flavour is the result of raw ingredients and its handcrafted production process.

Steve and Duncan’s passion for quality, natural ingredients and a real interest in the impact of modern food production techniques on communities and the taste of food and drink; have always been sources of motivation behind their work in the kitchen.

When Steve discovered he could buy Kola nuts in Ridley Road Market in Dalston, he was inspired to start experimenting to create a recipe for a natural alternative cola. Steve said “The whole process of making Dalston Cola has taught us so much and now we’re excited to share the result with the rest of London.”

Info: Dalston Cola launched officially 21st June. Available from www.treehousekitchen. co.uk/products.

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This is probably one of my all time favourite African dishes, so for Lime’s recipe of the month why not try your hands at Groundnut Stew.

Originally from Sierra Leone, there are still many variations of this warm homemade dish and I can guarantee this is one recipe you’ll enjoy! If you’re like me and love peanut butter; give my version a try.

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til Nov Chocolate Delight – Chocolate Making Workshops

These hugely entertaining workshops are the idea of chocolate guru Gerry Wilton, who owns and runs the world’s first chocolate themed hotel, The Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth.

As well as being great fun, they’re the perfect way of indulging in the culinary art of creating Belgian truffles by hand from raw ingredients, a skill that will stay with you forever.

To start, you’ll get to learn about the fascinating history of chocolate before getting down to the serious business of truffle making.

After creating delicious fillings and dipping them into Belgian chocolate, you’ll then get to decorate your luxury truffles with different toppings and coverings before gift wrapping them to take home to share with family and friends.

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This month the brand new Chamucos Clubhouse based at Notting Hill’s Crazy Homies. Named after acclaimed restaurateur and entrepenuer Tom Conran’s new super premium Tequila Chamucos, the bar will be a dedicated tequila lounge serving great cocktails made with the new cult tequila of choice.

It’s décor will be inspired by the jungle and beaches of Mexico by night and features graffiti and motifs of the little Chamucos devil throughout!

All drinks served will be made with Chamucos Tequila which is distilled using only 100% weber blue Agave which has been created through combining both ancient and state of the art techniques.

It is made in the alpine forests of Mazamitla in Jalisco with water drawn directly from the mountain rock, and only choice Piñas. Classical music is played during the double distillation process, which The Seagrass Words: Semper AzeezHarris Lime rating: The Seagrass based in Chapel Market which is situated in the infinitely trendy area of Islington is a restaurant that is about using the resources available to produce something that surprises.

It’s a squatter restaurant meaning exactly thatrather than having their own official premises Seagrass sets up in the evening on the premises of an old fashioned Pie and Mash house evidently adding a certain ambience of the traditional as you wait to be served their traditional fayre of British cuisine.

The cuisine is an excellent array of traditional British cuisine that is sourced literally a stone’s throw away- Chapel Market

is undertaken by women only, due to their natural lightness of touch.

Cocktails embrace both the classic and the contemporary from the signature Chamucos Margarita made with Chamucos Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec and Agave Syrup, to The Devil’s Punchbowl’, a perfect summertime sharing drink made with Chamucos Blanco, Hibiscus Juice and Flower, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup and Tamarind.

The food in The Chamucos Clubhouse is inspired by the street vendors & local taquerias found throughout Mexico & is freshly made to authentic recipes. Punchy, and Borough Market. My guests and I tucked into a sweet, crab bisque, Wild Highland Pigeon Breast with Leek, Mushroom and Parmesan Risotto, Lobster and the absolutely gorgeous Venison Haunch Fillet with Triple Cooked Chips and a Redcurrant and Port Jus which we all hailed as a beautiful success-generous portions of venison were devoured with vigour. Pudding was a chocolate brownie which unfortunately was not served warm but was nevertheless tasty. It’s reasonably priced with a three course meal at thirty pounds per head and a menu that changes weekly means diners are promised a pleasant surprise when they return.

Staff were attentive and on speaking to a couple it became clear that all the staff were acquainted

contrasting flavours & textures combine to near perfection. A lifelong tequilaenthusiast, Tom Conran’s first drinks project will run alongside his three other establishments in London’s Notting Hill: Tom’s Deli, a speciality delicatessen and café, The Cow Saloon Bar and Dining Room, an award-winning traditional pub and Lucky Seven, an American diner.

Info: The Chamucos Clubhouse,125 Westbourne Park Rd, London, W2 Open Wed-Fri:6pm-11pm Sat:12am-11pm www.crazyhomies.com www.chamucostomconran.com Tel: 020 7727 6771

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&23 September The Cake and Bake Show The Cake and Bake Show present the first live event that’s dedicated to cakes, bread and the art of baking. A mix of live demonstrations, celebrity speakers, hands on classes and workshops, hundreds of market stalls, live competitions and so much more...

Info: Earls Court, London www. thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk

outside of the restaurant and were merely enlisted through a network of mutual friends to make this venture come alive every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the evenings.

It’s definitely a venue to come to again and incidentally bring your own bottle they do not serve alcohol there.

Info: Thurs-Sat, 19:0023:30. The Seagrass, 74 Chapel Market, Islington, London, N1 9ER, www. theseagrassrestaurant.com

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Using their newly launched catering arm, Salt Yard Group will offer cinema goers their own creative take on traditional cinema and al fresco fare, with a selection of dishes to choose from, including Ibérico burgers with manchego and guindilla, Ibérico hot dogs with romesco sauce, caramelized onions,

Head: Restaurant Review: Lowcountry Words: Vernia Mengot Lime rating: Lowcountry is new to SW6 with its aim to take customers down memory lane and forget about typical American food like hotdogs, fries and ribs; I went along to be amazed by their culinary ambition.

My guest and I were stunned to find such a prominent venue on a busy highroad in the middle of Fulham. In an area that is well known for boutiques, bars and brassieres, Lowcountry is a new addition to the chain of American, Southern and East Coast dining experiences.

On appearance the restaurant was decked out with a raw smokehouse theme; cow-print walls, wooden floors and a large rustic bar. We were seated on a booth reminiscent of a 50’s diner in front of a vision complete with red leather bar stools around

For those who don’t fancy venturing over to the mobile kitchen, Salt Yard Group ushers and usherettes will also be on hand to wander through the crowds with a further selection of edible goodies, including gazpacho, smoked paprika popcorn, cinnamon and lemon popcorn and a variety of homemade ice creams and fudges.

Teaming up for three dates, Salt Yard Group will provide the perfect foodie accompaniment to The Nomad’s atmospheric open air film nights.

Showing three cult favourites from three different decades, 80s childhood classic The Goonies, 60s gem The Graduate and 90s cult stoner movie The Big Lebowski,the Queen’s Park screenings will form part of The Nomad’s extensive summer line up.

Sally Wilton founder/ dreamer behind The Nomad and The Lexi Cinema, commented “As an admirer of the Salt Yard Group, ethically and edibly, I am delighted that they are bringing their culinary magic to the Queens Park 2012 film screenings. Their sense of playfulness will make the food a perfect partner for the film evenings.”

The Salt Yard Group have also confirmed that they

will donate a £1 of each bill to The Nomad’s chosen charity The Sustainability Institute for any Nomad ticket holders who dine at their three restaurants during August.

The Nomad is the sistercompany to one of West London’s most cherished local cinemas The Lexi.

Info: Saturday 18th AugustQueens Park- Goonies (PG) Saturday 8th SeptemberQueens Park- The Graduate (15) Saturday 22nd SeptemberQueens Park- The Big Lebowski (18) For information and to book tickets for this cinematic adventure please visit; http://www. whereisthenomad.com

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Renowned restaurateurs Salt Yard Group (Salt Yard, Dehesa, Opera Tavern) are hugely excited to announce that they will be teaming up with roaming cinema The Nomad, as their official food partner for a series of pop up cinematic events in London’s Queen’s Park this summer.

guindilla and mustard alioli, as well as some of their hugely popular signature creations, salt cod croquettes and courgette flowers with goat’s cheese and honey.

the chef’s kitchen, centred in the middle of the main dining area.

First we sipped some wine and then began our southern eating experience with fried green tomatoes cooked in breadcrumbs accompanied by crisp salad leaves. Soon followed by baby back ribs smothered in a smoky BBQ sauce, which was literally ‘melt in your mouth meat’; so tender it just fell off the bone.

For our main course, we both tried the steak.

Mine was a 12 oz rib-eye steak with home fries, salad and Carolina style biscuits. Curios, I could only describe my plate as an interesting combination but once i took my first bite, i could see why the flavours and textures were assumed fitting. To finish for dessert we tucked into ‘something chocolatey’. I think we both expected a huge chocolate fudge cake

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drizzled in sauce as the menu didn’t give much away. What we got was a scoop of rich chocolate ice-cream, pecans and chocolate sauce. The bitterness of the pecans was far too harsh for my palette and I felt as though i could taste elements of a fine cognac streaming through the sauce.

Although I admire the innovation it was a bit of a bold finish for me.

To sum up, the service was great and venue

holds great potential for evenings when the atmosphere would be undoubtedly livelier It has a great beer garden and it even boasts a jazz bar and basement lounge. For a restaurant that’s only been open for just a few months; it looks like business will be booming in no time for the summer!

Info: www.lowcountry. co.uk | Email: info@ lowcountry.co.uk | Phone: 0207 736 7002 | 4 Fulham High Street, Fulham, London, SW6 3LQ

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Getting you ready for the Olympics It’s time for the Olympics and in excitement for the Capital hosting the Games; Lime has a selection of a fantastic eateries to get you in the mood!

Shaka Zulu

To celebrate the Olympics, Shaka Zulu will be bringing the Fun and Games to the Capital.

The venue, renowned for serving traditional South African cuisine, will be launching The Games Menu, a four course meal showcasing a delicious array of healthy and lean traditional game native to Africa – a feast worthy for athletes. Not forgetting the Fun, Shaka Zulu will also be hosting special themed nights of entertainment, every evening of The Games in the club.

Info: Shaka Zulu, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AB, www. shaka-zulu.com Archer Street

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Olympics, so new Soho hotspot, Archer Street will be adding a little theatre to The Games. Throughout the Olympic period, Archer Street, already famed for its popular live sessions and open mic nights, will be featuring live performances from all of London’s most well loved musicals, with the cast from shows such as Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys belting out numbers from their shows. They will ensure tourists and Londoner’s alike do not miss out on what is undoubtedly one of the jewels in London’s crown.

Info: Archer Street, 3-4 Archer Street, Soho, London, W1D 7AP, www. archerstreet.co.uk Bunga Bunga

In honour of the Olympics, Bunga Bunga will be transformed into the ultimate Italian players lounge with an Italian medal count board keeping a running tab on how many golds, silvers and bronzes have been bagged by the Italian’s.

The Italian National anthem will be played and sung throughout the Olympics, with the waiters and bar staff all standing still for a few moments to show appreciation for

their Italian stallions.

Bunga Bunga will be hosting an opening and closing ceremony for the Olympics, with a running track instead of a red carpet leading up to the venue, and launching a brand new cocktail called the ‘Olympic Flameing Cocktail’ which incorporates a real flame.

Karaoke will be in full swing as Bunga Bunga try to make it an Olympic sport, along with the new drinking game ‘Shot Put’.

Info: Bunga Bunga, 37 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA, www. bungabunga-london.com Supperclub This summer supperclub are going to take a blast into the past by turning the

Want to escape the medal madness this summer?

The Brompton Bar& Grill The award-winning Brompton Bar & Grill will host a sports free zone throughout the Olympics, and will instead be hosting jazz performances

venue into the traditional Greek Olympics in honour of Olympics 2012. There will be chariots, ancient games and people dressed as Greek Gods and Goddesses, as well as a reenactment of the first ever Olympic Games opening ceremonies.

Info: Supperclub, 12 Acklam Road, Notting Hill, London, W10 5QZ, www.supperclub.com

throughout. This will provide a different atmosphere to the rest of London and allow guests to relax and escape the mad hustle and bustle of the Olympics. The perfect way to stand out from the crowd.

Info: The Brompton Bar & Grill, 243 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2EP, www. bromptonbarandgrill.com

vintage fashion items like clothes, hats, handbags, shoes, jewellery and textiles from 1800’s 1980’s. The London fashion fair also offers an array of the latest vintage fashion material. Discover tons of wearable vintage pieces at reasonable prices at the Vintage Fashion Fair ‘12 in London.

Info: 11 - 5pm, Primrose Hill, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY, www. vintagefashionfairlondon. co.uk

July Creative Arts & Media Show Hackney College and The Emile Academy join together in a fashion show featuring designs from fashion students on display. Plus an exclusive look at Emile’s new collection.

Info: 1pm and 7pm.

Hackney College. www. hackney.ac.uk www.love-emile.com www.emileacademy.co.uk

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July- 29 July Britain Creates 2012: Fashion and Art Collusion This summer leading British fashion designers and artists will collaborate to champion London 2012.

The programme includes the UK’s most prestigious and renowned fashion designers and visual artists on specially commissioned one-off works of art. The Mayor of London presents these leading figures that will join together the Olympic and Paralympic values which salute the everlasting connection between fashion and visual art which will be showcased to UK and international audiences through a series of physical and virtual events.

Info: 10 am – 5.45, Victoria and Albert Museum. www. festival.london2012.com www.molpresents.co.uk

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Jul - 27 October 2012 POP! Design Culture and Fashion Fashion and Textile Museum celebrates the impact of music, art and celebrity on 20th-century fashion, from Rock ‘n’ Roll to Punk From the poodle skirts and embellished leathers of the rockers, the cool styling of the Mods, the high baroque of Psychedelia and the kitsch glamour of 1970s retro, this exhibition celebrates the time when British popular culture first

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til 9 July Christian Louboutin Exhibition captivated the world.

The exhibition POP! DESIGN • CULTURE • FASHION showcases the influence of Pop culture on several design mediums from 1955 to 1976, including record covers and packaging by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Peter Blake and Richard Hamilton, and the work of fashion designers like Mary Quant, Vivienne Westwood, John Stephen and Betsey Johnson, design director of the leading New York boutique of the era.

Pop graphics will be explored, from the British psychedelic artwork of Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, and the posters of the American West Coast rock venues in San Francisco, to the work of Martin Sharp for underground magazine OZ. The influence of Heinz Eidelmann’s design for the Beatles film Yellow Submarine on late 1960s design will be touched on, as well as the work of ‘Mr Freedom’ fashion designers Pamla Motown and Jim O’Connor, and the early 1970s work of fashion and textile designer Miss Mouse, aka Rae SpenceCullen.

Throughout, furniture, original posters, graphics and promotional materials

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will help to set the scene while an “I’m Backing Britain” display will create a dramatic centrepiece.

The exhibition will also highlight the casual throwaway nature of much Pop design, from the paper furniture and Union Jack clothing of ‘Swinging London’ to the late 1960s American vogue for paper dresses, to the tin badges, machine-embroidered patches and printed t-shirts of the early 1970s.

Info: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 6pm, www.ftmlondon.org

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July Spitalfields Vintage Fair For anyone wanting pure unadulterated vintage, The Spitalfields Vintage fair offers a pop-up space to shop where you can buy affordable vintage fashion from 20s beading to 80s brights, 60s shifts to 50s florals, this event provides vintage without the worry lines.

Info: 11 – 5pm, Old Spitalfields Market, 65 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6A

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July Vintage Fashion Fair 2012 London At the Vintage Fashion Fair in London, stands by world-class vintage dealers offer the finest collection of

This year The Design Museum presents first UK retrospective of the iconic French shoe designer; that is Christian Louboutin.

The exhibition celebrates and showcases twenty years of the high fashion shoe design; from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps. It will be a unique exploration of Louboutin’s design process and will take you through every stage of the design journey.

The exhibition will follow the release of the picture book by Philippe Garcia and David Lynch of Louboutin’s favourite pieces. Looking beyond design and production the exhibition will also explore the company’s innovative store design.

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Kiki Kamanu

“trends are sooo last season!”

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there is no way that we could forget the unique, bold and vibrant fashion of Africa with one of the designers making African fashion popular Kiki Kamanu a former model.

Her innovative designs and cuts have made her highly sought after-shows for London Fashion Week and features on CNN are just the tip of the bubbly designer’s CV. Kiki kindly gave me a bit of time to talk fashion (of course), the truth behind the glamour and her next

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collection ad Africa.

It seems you were destined to be involved in fashion in some way?

I guess so. I began as a five year old model with my twin sister on a TV show. Then I began modeling professionally when I was discovered by FORD modeling agency at the age of 19 and began modeling professionally. I always designed my own clothes which would draw attention from strangers in fashion conscious cites such as Tokyo and Paris. Totally unfulfilled,

I decided to focus on my passion, creating wearable art and I have not looked back since.

colour so everything in my collections has a colour and vibrancy.

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What is your current collection?

My fall/winter 2013 Collection is called Elegance Meets Attitude. I have returned to my love of prints and continued with my affair with luxury stretch fabrics.

I also used dip dyed chiffon to bring out the Kiki Kamanu woman’s sensuality-bold reds blend delicately with black stretch lace which hug a woman’s curves effortlessly.

How hard is modeling and the business of fashion particularly from a designer’s point of view?

Fashion design is a constant challenge because you have to continue reinventing yourself, and remaining relevant to your clients.

As soon as my collection comes on the runway I am already planning the next one- no rest for the weary. As a former model, the most challenging aspect was to always keep your eye on the prize which is keeping the client happy.

Is the fashion world as glamorous as it seems?

It is very glamorous once the work is done but some people go in there and they are tired or suffering from the effects of the night before but it is a job and so once you are professional then the life of the fashion industry can be fantastic.

Is the fashion world inherently racist or is that a misconception?

When a client/campaign comes to the agency they will say we need thirty models two blondes, two black, one Asian and two brunettes. People think it is the agencies that are like that but it is not it is the campaigns that make these particular requests.

The industry is colour based I do not want to say racist but at the moment that is how the market is.

Have things improved despite what people may think?

There have been vast improvements in the last ten to fifteen years with the amount of black models or dark skinned models doing campaigns like Victoria Secrets. Asian models who are dark are also doing

What can we expect from your next season of clothing?

For my summer 2013 I plan to continue with my prints and possibly with a lot of silk and chiffon.

What do you think will be the trends for next year?

Definitely prints!

There is not one type of body and I really do not like the term “real women” because not all women are size16 and not all women are size 4

because not all women are size16 and not all women are size 4-so I am size 4, am I not a real woman because I am not a size 16-the key is creating clothes that accommodate everyone?

very well Lakshmi she is doing so well and she is everywhere doing Versace and Gucci to name but a few.

So getting onto you, when you started out what was your ethos behind the fashion you wanted to bring?

For me and it still is the fact that my clients do not look like anyone else. I want with friend to an event and someone else had exactly the same outfit she had to hide. I always make sure that my outfits are elegant, sexy and fun. That is what I started out with and that is what I maintain with all my collections.

On another issue what are your feelings about the term “real women”?

There is not one type of body and I really do not like the term “real women”

Is your African heritage at the centre of all your fashion?

I do not always use African fabric but what I do use is the whole idea of African

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The best place to be for fashion is Africa now! The world is embracing African inspired prints, ARISE, FAB Magazine, are all celebrating our talent.

Info: Website: www. kikikamanu.com

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July The Business of Natural Hair Workshop A workshop designed to give an overview of the natural hair industry and is geared towards those who have a keen interest in manufacturing their own products and those starting new businesses. The Business of Natural Hair Workshop also welcomes those with an interest in the market and those working in other aspects of the natural hair industry.

Info: 6:30pm, 02 Workshop London. www. thebusinessofnaturalhair. eventbrite.co.uk www. thebusinessofnaturalhair. com

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July African Headwrap workshop

Learn how to fashion the perfect African headwrap with expert tuition from top headwrap artist Dee McCalla of Wrappers Delight. Sample fabrics will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. For all hair types!

Info: 10.30am, www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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-04 August African Fashion Week London 2012 The second instalment

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of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) returns on 3rd and 4th August 2012. Following the unprecedented success of last year’s debut event, AFWL has relocated to London Spitalfields, recent winners of a Best New Open Space award.

This year’s event is set to be bigger and better with a larger venue, more designers and tons more exhibitors. This will be the first large scale event to showcase UK and nonUK based seasoned and emerging fashion designers inspired by Africa.

The showcase debuted last year with an impressive turnout of over 4,700 attendees, the two day extravaganza created an unparalleled platform for over 50 international designers to showcase their collections. With the Olympics this year, all corners of the world will be focusing on what London has to offer, on and off the race tracks. Now is a great time to highlight Africa as one of the frontrunners in the international fashion community.

Spitalfields Market is surrounded by independent shops, cafes, bars and awarding winning restaurants such as Canteen, Galvin La Chapell and Giraffe to name a few. With a capacity of over 10,000 visitors, Spitalfields is the perfect location for a two day display of fashion, art, music and food.

Ronke Ademiluyi, CEO of Africa Fashion Week London says: ‘We were astounded by the level of support shown to AFWL last year. This time round, we are taking things to a higher level, with a

bigger venue it’s hoped the event will reach a higher magnitude. By promoting African fashion globally we hope to integrate African countries into the fashion industry and also contribute to the reduction of poverty by developing the fashion and textile industry’.

Info: www. africafashionweeklondon. com

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-26 August Beauty Within Me

This summer’s Beauty Within Me, two-day Seminar event will be a welcome addition to the Hair and Beauty and Wellbeing calendar and will uniquely address the growing trend and consumer demand for natural and nutritional products that aid the general wellbeing of black and ethnic minority women. There will be featured panelled discussions with experts, guest speakers as well as producers of natural products who can offer a range of services for consumers who want to address hair, skin and general wellbeing issues.

Info: School of Oriental & African Studies, Brunei Lecture Theatre & Brunei Suite,Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H 0XG. www. beautywithinme.com

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Kensington Palace exhibits a special selection of dresses worn by Diana, the Princess of Wales.

Alongside some of the dresses on show in the UK for the very first time are fashion illustrations and photographs, which reflect some important and memorable moments in Diana’s public life.

Info: Kensington Palace, www.hrp.org.uk

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September The Bloomsbury Wedding Fair

The Bloomsbury Wedding Fair is designed to bring you all the services you need to make your special day one to remember.

Situated in the unique four star hotel, the fair will host a variety of suppliers from Wedding Dresses to delicious cakes, stunning flowers to the perfect photographer; all there to bring you the best in local services for your special day.

Info: 11am-4pm, info@ silverlinedweddingshows. co.uk | www.bloomsbury londonweddingfair.co.uk

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til 6 January 2013 Ballgowns Exhibition at V&A The stunning ball gown collection will be on show at the V&A in the newly restored Fashion Galleries for 2012. Bringing the glamour of British ballgowns from the 50’s to the present day. The exhibition will feature a whole host of extravagant designs, catwalk couture and red carpet glamour.

This is one couture exhibition that should not be missed.

Info: Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, www.vam. ac.uk

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til December V&A Illustration Awards 2012 The V&A Illustration Awards celebrate the best illustration published in 2011 with a display featuring artworks by the winners. Categories include best illustrated book, book cover, editorial illustration and student illustrator of the year. This year’s judges are designer Orla Kiely, broadcaster and cultural commentator Emma Freud, and V&A Director of Design Moira Gemmill. Judging the student awards are illustrator and last year’s overall winner of the Awards Laura Carlin, and illustrator Luke Best.

Info: room 74, www.vam. co.uk

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July-18 November 2012 Design to win In association with Oakley Design to win looks at various ways in which design has helped athletes break records and push boundaries of what was previously thought possible. The exhibition will reference key moments where design has played a significant part in the progression of sport. The exhibition will also look at key moments where sporting innovations have been celebrated and expressed through visual culture by designers, photographers and artists, celebrating both the function and the beauty of sports design.

Info: Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD. www.designmuseum.org

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sought to unearth the possibilities of being both ‘Black’ and ‘British’ in the 1980s, will show how British art has, directly or indirectly, come to reflect a much wider international stage over time. The exhibition will feature recent work by contemporary artists who use the moving image as a versatile tool for both documenting and questioning reality, including Zineb Sedira’s 14 screen installation Floating Coffins 2009 and Steve McQueen’s Static 2009, which probes ideas of freedom and migration through the potent symbol of the Statue of Liberty.

Info: Tate Britain, Level 2 Galleries, Millbank, London SW1. www.tate. org.uk

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The exhibition shows key works from the artist’s most important series displayed together with some of Hirst’s most iconic works. Hirst has re-fabricated his two-part

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installation ‘In and Out of Love’ (1991), where viewers pass through a room of live butterflies – hatching, mating, laying eggs and eventually dying , before entering a room filled with a series of Hirst’s butterfly monochrome paintings.

Also featured at the exhibition housed in a special viewing chamber is Hirst’s diamond skull ‘For the Love of God’ (2007) a platinum cast of a human skull set with 8,601 flawless pavé-set diamonds, the first time the skull has been available to view in the UK since 2007.

Info: www.tate.org.uk.

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September - 27 January 2012 Designers in Residence The Design Museum continues to support the next generation of designers and creative’s with it Designers in Residence Programme. The exhibition will showcase

the work of young designers at the beginning of their careers; recent alumni have included Giles Miller, Asif Khan and Bethan Laura Wood. This year’s programme will include a series of events, offering designers the opportunity to interact and engage with the public, whilst using this platform as a test-bed for ideas, designs and innovations.

Info: www.designmuseum. org

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til 9 November The Silent Traveller: Chiang Yee in Britain, 1933-1955 A display exploring the creative endeavours of Chinese artist and writer Chiang Yee (1903-1977) who came to Britain in 1933 where he lived and worked until 1955. During this time he wrote, among other things a successful series of illustrated travelogues using the pen name ‘Ya xing zhe’ or ‘The Silent Traveller’. The V&A will display selection of original illustrations and sketches from the Silent Traveller series and other books as well as designs and archival material which describe his life and work in Britain.

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BWest Africa, Romuald orn in 1962 in Benin,

Hazoumè, is considered one of Africa’s leading visual artists. A winner of the prestigious 2007 Arnold-Bode-Prize at Documenta 12 in Germany, Hazoumè first came to the attention of the wider art world in 1992, when his politically astute works were first exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery’s “Out of Africa” show. Already a full time artist by then, Hazoumè’s works have since been shown in major museums and galleries all over the world and has works in the collections of the likes of David Bowie and Iman.

Romuald Hazoumè was kind enough to take time out from hanging work at another show to discuss his thoughts and feelings about art, his career and success in the run up to his highly anticipated London show.

I read that you came to prominence in 1992 when you did the Saatchi Masks show.

Could you tell me what lead you to that point?

When I was in my last year at school they lost my paper for the final exam.

I was very angry and I left school. For four years after that, I just made art. I asked people to show what I was doing. They refused me many times, so it was about seven years before I had my first show. I was very surprised that André Mernier came and bought 18 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

AFRICAN ALL-STARS my work. André Mernier was in Africa because he and Jean Picote, the owner of one of the most prominent collections of African art in the world, were trying to find artists for an exhibition in Paris.

That is how I ended up at the Saatchi show. David Bowie was there, saw my work and bought some later on. I now travel around the world and make exhibitions.

You said that David Bowie was at that show. How did that show then change your career, your life?

My career is changed by me. I met David Bowie in 1995 in Johannesburg.

It was very good for me because he bought two pieces of mine for Iman. It was a funny story because usually, you can not talk directly to someone like David Bowie! I played with that so that he needed to talk to me! He talked to me directly and said, “OK, lets talk, I will buy!” After

that, we spoke for about one hour. It was crazy! I love his music and I told him, you know, I love your music and I never have a discount when I buy your music! I don’t want to put a discount on my work.

He just said, “Forget it, I don’t want a discount, I will buy immediately.” He paid me the same week. He did not get the piece until eight months after. I asked him why he trusted me. He said, “Because I know you and I know there will be no problem.” That was the story behind David Bowie

Because we have something we call art too! It is not only Western people who have that.

We have very interesting, strong pieces and we need to show them. When I become very well know, I think it will be because I have something to say.

So it seems that you closely identify your success as an artist with your identity as an African.

Yes!

and this story helped me a lot because when somebody who is well known buys your pieces, it is good for you. It makes publicity.

What does success in the art world mean to you?

As an African, we do not have to be like European people. The art scene is a big group for artists. They need you inside this group if you can show something very new, original or clever. But what we have to show today is our culture.

What is your biggest success to date?

When I won the Documenta prize, I was so happy that I cried. I cried because it was so hard to get there. I just had to thank so many people because this was a very well known prize. When I got another prize, again, I said thank you. It pushed me to get better.

Would you say that the Documenta prize was your biggest achievement?

Yes. What would you say was the hardest set back that you have had and how did you overcome it?

Well, every well known person has somebody behind him. If it is a man, it may be a wife that he has

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behind him who helps him to be well known and helps with other things so that he can work. What I regret the most is the loss of my first wife. She helped me to be a success because she took care of our children so that I could work peacefully and travel a lot. However, one day, ten years ago, she just died suddenly. It happened so quick. Within five minutes, I lost my wife. We were at a party and she had an aneurysm.

I was left with two small children.

It must have been difficult. I am so sorry to hear about that...

Thank you.

What is your biggest aspiration going forward for your work?

It is not about art because one of my dreams has been made reality in Benin. It was the possibility to show our work in Benin and we achieved that with a new foundation which has been working for the past seven years. That was my dream, to have a museum where we could put on exhibitions. So today, my big dream is not really about art, it is about how we can get leaders in Africa to be more responsible.

How can we get leaders in Africa to be less corrupt and more respectable? That is my dream and it is a big dream.

It is a big dream, I don’t want to be a politician because I hate that because I don’t know how to lie!

Your work could somehow contribute to your dream becoming a reality.

Yes! That is what I try to do.

What advice would you give to an up and coming artist wishing

to follow in your footsteps?

The first thing is never follow money, just be yourself. Never think that what people are doing in Western art is what you need to do. Have something to say, but know that it will be very very difficult.

And to accept that but still keep going.

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was fantastic complete with London bus stops, a parade of East End corner shops; in addition to the glitter, sparkle, flowers and lights.

An entertaining night for all; the musical ended with a show-stopping dance and powerful song!

Overall it was a great production, from the cast to the stage and the catchy Bollywood bangers; it was undoubtedly one musical that exhilarated culture and highlighted the contemporary British Asian arts scene and their impeccable performing talent.

Info: Ended 23 June. www. sadlerswells.com

Ragtime Words: Victoria Woode Lime rating: Lime Magazine were invited down to Regents Park’s Open Air Theatre to see early twentieth century America come back to life!

Ragtime the musical by Terrence Mcnally is based on the 1975 novel by E.L Doctorow. The play features great renditions of ragged rhythms and melodies made popular by Ernest Hogan.

The production takes the audience on a musical adventure of American history. By no means did the story hold back delving into the nitty gritty reality Rosalie Craig (Mother) of racism, ‘bastard’ babies, and Sophia Nomvete (Booker .T. Washington) crime, protests, illicit romance, social hierarchy, in Ragtime at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. immigration and the tough Photo by Johan Persson path to success.

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til 7 July Julius Ceaser The dictator must be assassinated. But who will replace him?

Shakespeare’s great political thriller finds dark contemporary echoes in modern Africa, directed

by RSC Artistic Director Designate Gregory Doran.

Gregory’s most recent productions include Shakespeare’s ‘lost play’Cardenio, re-imagined as part of the RSC’s 50th birthday celebrations, as well as his 2008 production of Hamlet.

The company includes Paterson Josephas Brutus, Cyril Nri as Cassius, Ray Fearon as Mark Antony and Jeffery Kissoon as Caesar.

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Ragtime effectively portrays the struggle of immigrants during 1900 -1920’s America.

The main characters strive to make a meaning to an ends but get constant knock backs with no support from their new community or from the law enforcements.

The large cast was extremely strong both dramatically and vocally. The staging was an impressive war torn amalgamation but a little confusing as it featured a burnt out Obama poster whilst maintaining a war torn image with various props from the past seven decades. There were a few concurrent character stories, so paying full attention was key!

I found myself really warming to the characters;

in particular the comical grandpa ‘Jo Servi’ who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. Grandpa is part of a wealthy family who have increasingly different views of ‘coloured folk’.

Some would say that the story of Ragtime is slightly depressing but don’t worry there’s a semi-Happy ending. There are a few revolutionary changes within the society that lead to the continued progression of non White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.

As an overall experience I really enjoyed attending the Regents Park Open Air Theatre and would recommend it to lovers of the arts and the outdoors.

Info: Ragtime the Musical 18 May - 8 September 2012 www.openairtheatre.com

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Wah! Wah! Girls Lime Rating: Words: Vernia Mengot In this brand new British Bollywood musical I was definitely prepared for a glitzy production with plenty of song and dance; which was exactly what I got. Wah! Wah! Girls told the story of Indian Mujra dancers who have entertained rich and powerful men for generations with enchanting music and passionate dance.

The production drew audiences into a modern day British-Asian community set in the East End, where there were timeless occasions for laughter. I loved the character Bindi played by Rina Fatania, her cheeky lines and busy body nature was endearing to watch. I also really liked the interaction with the audience; It kept me engaged and at the edge of my seat. Although the plot was a little muddled, I eventually found myself cottoning on once the underlying storyline came to light. The set

Embarked upon by Pina Bausch in 1986, the landmark series of international coproductions were created at the invitation of specific global cities. Living in each city for a period of time, her renowned multinational company would then return to Wuppertal to create a new work inspired by their visit; a choreographic travelogue deeply informed by its host location.

Info: 7.30pm, venues vary, Sadler’s Wells- 0844 412 4300. www.sadlerswells. com Barbican- 0845 120 7511. www.barbican.org.uk

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-15 July Latitude Festival This summer Sadler’s Wells presents a diverse and exciting programme of dance events on the Waterfront Stage. The line up includes performances

by British Bollywood musical Wah! Wah! Girls, French hip hop dance crew Serial Stepperz, who showcase house dance, Candoco Dance Company, the UK’s leading contemporary dance company of disabled and non-disabled dancers, soloists South Bank Show Breakthrough Award winner Aaron Sillis and Clemmie Sveaas. Plus the award-winning Sadler’s Wells Production- The Most Incredible Thing , completing the varied programme with Aeroplane Man, a hip hop dance piece created by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist and hip-hop pioneer Jonzi D, Artistic Director

and curator of Breakin’ Convention and Jonzi D Projects.

Info: www.latitudefestival. co.uk

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the first time to present an unprecedented season of 10 works by one of the most influential choreographers in dance, Pina Bausch.

The month long season will feature 10 international co-productions exploring 10 global locations: Kolkata, Brazil, Palermo, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Budapest, Istanbul, Santiago de Chile, Rome and Japan.

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July- 6 October 2012 Comedy of Errors

en route

phones, audiences will be taken on a journey through the thoroughfares and back alleys of East London.

What Country Friends Is This?

Supported by BP Shakespeare’s joyful comedy of mistaken identity follows the fortunes of two sets of identical twins, accidentally separated at birth, then miraculously thrown together again. In a town the size of Ephesus, events like these can only lead to confusion.

Directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, The Comedy of Errors plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, as part of What Country Friends Is This? together with Twelfth Night andThe Tempest.

This epic trilogy of Shakespeare’s shipwreck plays, exploring love, loss and reunion, is performed by one company of actors.

Info: The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. www.rsc.org.uk

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til 21 July en route Theatre Royal Stratford East is proud to present a new commission of en route a pedestrianbased live art experience for Stratford, as part of CREATE 2012 and the London 2012 Festival. With MP3 players and mobile

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The winner of the 2010 award for Best Theatre Production at the Adelaide Fringe, en route combines local music, snatches of narrative, sound, dialogue and philosophy with the wanderings, observations and experiences of each audience member. The production is an exciting opportunity to see the city with fresh eyes and promises to change the way audiences see London, see themselves and view others. en route is a love song to the city where the private and the public, imaginary and concrete, intersect and overlap.

Directions, instructions and audio communication help create a unique insight into urban streetscapes as audiences walk, interact with passers-by, buildings and detritus.

Participants should expect the unexpected and will envitably create their own story as they become part traveller, part witness and part voyeur. This unique experience begins with an aspect of mystery for audiences with the Stratford start point only revealed by text message 24 hours prior to their booking time.

Info: 1pm & 4pm. 020 8534 0310, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN. www. stratfordeast.com

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July- 15 September Much Ado About Nothing This vibrant and colourful production transposes Shakespeare’s vivacious and at times unsettling, comedy of love and deceit to an Indian setting.

Much Ado About Nothing is directed by Iqbal Khan whose recent credits includeBroken Glass (Tricycle Theatre, 2011) and The Killing of Sister George (Arts Theatre, 2011). He has worked at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith and National Theatre where he directed the Pinter double billLandscape and A Slight Ache in 2008.

Meera Syal

Paul Bhattacharjee will play Benedick alongside Meera Syal playing Beatrice. An actress, comedienne, writer and singer, she is perhaps best known as one of the creators of the radio and television series Goodness Gracious Me, in which she also appeared, as well asThe Kumars at No. 42.

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til 15 September 2012 One Man, Two Guvnors Following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and Adelphi Theatre, smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 2 March ‘11 with a brand new cast lead Owain Arthur as Francis Henshall In Richard Bean’s English version of Carlo Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters, sex, food and money are high on the agenda.

Fired from his skiffle band,

Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancee’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.

Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police

and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must

keep his two guvnors apart.

Info: www.trh.co.uk

Theatre Royal Stratford East announces 30 Nigeria House

30 Nigeria House is also part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration running from 21 June until 9 September 2012 bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK. Throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Theatre Royal Stratford East will be celebrating the diversity of Nigerian culture.

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Now, Theatre Royal Stratford East announces an exciting opportunity for new, emerging and existing UK-based artists of Nigerian descent and artists residing in Nigeria aged 18 - 35. Theatre Royal Stratford East will bring together fresh, dynamic perspectives from the art forms of theatre, dance, film animation, poetry, spoken word, and music.

30 Nigeria House also reflects Nigeria’s recognition of its talented people and aspirations to develop the Creative Industries in Nigeria, which are strongly emerging sectors. The Federal Government of Nigeria therefore, through one of its key development agencies, has developed an artistic collaboration with Theatre Royal Stratford East. This new project aims to assist 30 artists in developing a new piece of work through an award of £3,000 each; an example of continued commitment to new writing and new artists by Theatre Royal Stratford East and Nigeria.

The chosen 30 will attend the launch of the Nigeria Hospitality House (Nigeria House) for the London 2012 Olympic Games and 8 of these artists will participate in an event to share their work as part of Nigeria House, which is located at the theatre in August. The submissions from the award recipients will be shared with the public on-line.

Mr Waheed Olagunju, spokesman for New World Nigeria, said: ‘We are delighted to be working with Theatre Royal Stratford East to realise our vision of bringing Nigerian culture to the world. Nigeria has a proud cultural history and we are thrilled to begin the search

for the next generation’s most promising artists.’

From Friday 20 July to Sunday 12 August, Theatre Royal Stratford East is delighted to be hosting Nigeria House, which is the hub of all activities promoting Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and a celebration of the best of Nigerian life and art, during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Audiences will be able enjoy a special programme and will learn more about the culture of this West African nation amidst a backdrop of the world’s athletes competing for glory.

Info: www.30nigeriahouse. com www.stratfordeast.com

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Theatre Royal Stratford East in collaboration with New World Nigeria have announced 30 Nigeria House, a search for original work from young artists of Nigerian heritage. 30 of the artists will be awarded up to £3,000 to develop their work, providing significant investment in emerging talents. This groundbreaking and exciting new project is one of the outcomes of Theatre Royal Stratford East hosting Nigeria’s Hospitality House (Nigeria House) during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

July Meek Mill, Live Showcase

Rev Run, Chip, T-Pain, Bunny Wailer, Barrington Levy plus many more.

Info: www.originalonelove. com

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Jul Madonna 2012 World Tour

Fresh from the Rick Ross camp, Meek Mill one of the US’ hottest rappers will perform live in concert for the first time in the UK. Info: 7pm-2am. www. proud2.com

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-08 July Barclycard Wireless Festival Rihanna returns to London to headline this year’s Wireless Festival on Sunday 6th along with an impressive line up from the likes of Jessie J, Cher Lloyd, Nicki Minaj, Maverick Sabre, Professor Green and many many more. Hyde Park presents multiple stages where big name acts as well as up-andcoming artists will take to the stage, plus lots of food stalls, bars and musical fun.

Info: Hyde Park, London. www.wirelessfestival. co.uk

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July One Love Peace Festival

This year’s One Love Peace Festival takes place on Sunday 15th July at London’s Mabley Green; a summer music event showcasing artists and icons of music like Diddy,

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Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sites including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America and Australia where she has not performed in 20 years.

The tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Edinburgh, Paris, Milan and Berlin.

Info: Hyde Park, London | www.livenation.co.uk

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-26 August South West Four Weekender 2012 South West Four returns to London’s scenic Clapham Common this August, firmly established as one of the UK’s most important and influential electronic music festivals. After being awarded DJ Magazine’s coveted ‘Best British Festival’ at the Best of British Awards, this year’s offering will close what will be a truly monumental summer for the Capital.

Presented by Lock N Load Events for the first time in our nine year history, the Clapham carnage will cease at 10pm. That’s an extra hour to indulge in the scintillating sights and sounds of the UK’s premier inner city music event. So with an extra sixty minutes to play with, this year’s line-up will be our biggest

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ever, showcasing an array of prime international artists on a scale never before experienced at SW4. Inspirational talent synonymous with South West Four’s success, are joined by a host of DJ debuts and manic live acts. Furthermore with improved sound levels, a freeze on 2011 ticket prices and numerous other enhancements, SW4 2012 will bring to the English summer an even greater festival experience.

Day one of SW4 2012 will welcome 35 prime international artists across four stages.

The world’s most exciting live electronic act, the enigmatic Chase & Status, take Saturday’s coveted main stage closing slot, in their biggest ever headline London show. Day two follows with Triple Grammy Award winner Skrillex headlines in a performance guaranteed to go down as one of the greatest in SW4 history.

Plus more in an amazing line-up of artists over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Info: Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, Clapham, London, SW4 9DE. www. southwestfour.com

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August Dbanj + Mo’hits Currently Africa’s biggest artist, Dbanj is set to perform live this August

Bank Holiday, the MTV award winner will perform on stage after success in the UK top ten.

Info: HMV Hammersmith Apollo, www.venues. meanfiddler.com

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September Lady Gaga: Born This Way Ball

This September see the sensational Lady Gaga at Twickenham Stadium following her hugely successful previous tours, Lady Gaga will make a much anticipated return to the stage with the Born This Way Ball. The show will feature music from Born This Way, as well as her previous two charttopping albums.

Info: Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Rugby Rd, Twickenham, TW1 1DZ. www.ladygaga.com

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October Dappy This year, fresh from the success of his two solo smash hit singles, dubbed the ‘livewire performer’ Dappy announces his UK tour.

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music releases

R Kelly – Share My Love Robert Sylvester Kelly is back after a fairly long hiatus when you consider that two years or so back R Kelly was literally everywhere. His recent operation on his throat kept him out for most of last year but he’s back with this cut Share My Love taken from his recently released album Write Me Back. It’s a track that instantly makes you think of Step In the Name Of Love (2003) being a soulful smooth bit of quintessential Kelly awash with pure class and those old skool classic sounds.

It’s a slightly faster track than Step In The Name Of Love but this track will have old and young jamming together-it’s amazing how authentically old skool he makes the track sound.

Look out Kelly looks hugely invigorated and do not for one minute think that the Kelly that dropped tracks like Feeling On Yo Booty (2000) and Thoia Thoing (2003) is getting a little more sexually sedate in his forty fifth year oh no Kelly will be dropping a follow-up album called Black Panties in 2013!

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Macy Grey – Sail Another veteran of the music game who has been quiet for a bit of time returns with her sixth album, Covered which

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sees Macy as you might expect covering one can only assume tracks that she loves.

The latest release from this album Sail is a cover of the original by a rock, electronic band called AWOLnation. Macy’s version is not as dark and moody as the original and whilst it is great to see her Macy back with her distinctive vocals it’s a shame that she did not come with some original material-this album feels more of an attempt to make sure that Macy stays relevant-expect a follow album of her own material soon.

Out Now Plan B – Lost My Way So Plan B continues his jaunt across all mediums of the entertainment world-he already has his first film Ill Manors out which unfortunately has taken a royal pasting but at least from a musical perspective he is still well on top of the game.

His latest single from the Ill Manors album, Lost My Way is unleashed and I do mean unleashed for it is a fiery, socio polemic bit of bars galore vocals about a youth lost in a wilderness of issues. It is a pertinent track considering what we are led to believe in the news and whilst one needs to be careful about jumping on the band wagon of a lost dis-

enfranchised youth ready to self-implode it is still a track that once again proves the talent of Plan B who has shown a rough edge and his more classy edge all whilst maintain credibility.

Plan B evidently has the ability to change at the drop of the hat a talent that should keep him in the public eye for a long time.

Look out for the remix featuring the cerebral Raekwon from Wu Tang who manages to take the original track and make it grittier if you can imagine.

Released 2nd July Florence and the Machine – Spectrum Last up are the rather great Florence and The Machines who have gone

from underground artists to the darlings of British pop culture and music in just under three years.

Performances at literally every festival you can think of and performances on iconic and influential programmes like Jools Holland have taken their name outside the UK shores and into a more global perspective. Having seen her live I have to say there is a great deal of engaging theatre when they perform.

Anyway their latest venture Spectrum in truth does not strike up any real surprises but it will add to her tally of high achieving hits. It has ‘constant radio play’ written all over it with a strong hook and chorus, rousing synths, some beautiful harp riffs and of course Florence’s rather stirring vocals.

Released 9th July

Dismantle – Hotly tipped as one of the young producers and DJʼs to emerge from the UK Bass scene.

Since signing with Digital Soundboy this year, Dismantle; Brighton based Will Knighton, is set to release his first official EP ‘Warp’.

Already featured in Annie Mac’s Minimix on Radio 1 he has also been supported by the likes of Mista Jam, Skream & Benga and Eddy Temple Morris and picked out as one to watch by a whole host of names.

Probably best known to date for his massive track ‘Computation’, Dismantle is still only in the early stages of his career despite already releasing on huge labels such as Caspa’s Dub Police. Regarded

as one of the most hotly tipped young producers and DJʼs to emerge from the UK Bass scene, his tracks are blurring the lines between house, dubstep and drum and bass. You can catch him across the UK and Europe, including appearances at this year’s Ibiza Rocks, Outlook, Lovebox, Hideout and Global Gathering festivals.

Info: Release date 15 July

Known as the face of British Gospel, Muyiwa’s concert at the HMV Apollo brought the crowds out in their thousands. People from far and wide queued for hours to partake in making history and watch Muyiwa and Riversongz, with supported guests as it was broadcasted live to the US and African television networks.

Although it was off to a late start, the audience didn’t grow inpatient, which was a change to the usual concert ordeal I was used to. It was clear ‘’this place is ours for the night’’ quoted by Muyiwa himself- with the help of the audience it was an arena filled for praise and worship.

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The headlining and supporting acts did their best to uplift the audience and get them moving and shaking to a variety of gospel hits;

including artists Edwin Fawcett, Latin sensation Rony Padilla and Rebecca, who showed no holding back in her performance which got majority of the audience on their feet.

After a short interval Muyiwa appeared on stage accompanied by Riversongz and was later joined by global acts including Chinese gospel singer, Michelle Cheung, acclaimed Indian percussionist Pandit Dinesh, plus the Voice UK’s very own Joelle Moses. Where they transported us ‘All Around the World’ with their powerful songs of Christian worship. The music had the crowds joining in a harmonious chorus, as beautiful voices filled the room- the feeling was incredible.

To close the show the much anticipated Mobo Award winning rappers Guvna B and Victizzle joined Muyiwa for a smash hit and even managed to slide in an Azonto which got the audience breaking it down in the house of the Lord.

It was a phenomenal evening which brought together Christians from all over to unite and glorify! A commendable night; showing a definite promise of more to come.

Info: 23 June, HMV Apollo. www. muyiwa. co.uk www. riversongz. com

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Music Review: Muyiwa and Riversongz ‘All Around the World’ live in concert at HMV Apollo Words: Vernia Mengot Lime rating:

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ascending to the next level of success!

Kbiggest gospel

nown as Britain’s

singer and songwriter; his distinctive rich, deep singing voice and unique “spoken word” monologues/raps have seen him become the first-ever international act to perform on America’s popular entertainment channel, BET, for the prestigious annual Celebration Of Gospel show, and continues to be award for his proud list of achievements.

The Station Director of Premier Gospel has also won numerous awards, including Best Presenter at the Oasis Awards (2006), Best Radio Show and Best Contribution to Gospel Music at the Gospel Music Awards (2009).

Alongside his group Riversongz they’ve reached number five on Amazons World Music BestSellers, with their album ‘Declaring His Name all around the World’ which was produced by Grammy Award winning Kevin Bond back in 2011.

In this interview Muyiwa talks about growing up in London, the power of Gospel and his all time favourite African musician.

You grew up in Nigeria; tell us about your younger years.

The first nine years were fun, they were full, even though a lot of the times I only spent the first nine or ten years with my father, it was full of colour and warmth, both mentally and spiritually, and everything was comfortable.

So you came to London aged nine, what was

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After performing live at HMV Apollo in a concert with Riversongz themed ‘All AroundThe World’; This month Lime talks to the face of British Gospel, Muyiwa. your impression of the UK back then?

The first day I got off the plane and the cold hit me upside my head, I was like oh my God! -the weather, then the cold people on the tube, man these people looked miserable. Coming from a place where everything was warm and not just weather but it was how I felt.

You described living in Stamford Hill ‘a horrid experience’ Try and remember when you were nine or ten and you were probably home with your parents. Imagine what it would feel like without your parents, I was just thrust into another country, another culture. At such a young age, you are delicate and fragile, and we need that protection.

Imagine what fear and trauma it must cause for a ten year old.

You have worked in different realms of the media; for radio, Channel 4 and even Sony Music. Tell us about some of your experiences.

I worked in Marks and Spencer for six years; I worked all through my school years. The early years of work with Channel 4 and Sony were a little dreamy. But then I was getting quite mature, getting to know life wasn’t

a bed of roses. When I left Sony, I started doing voice over work and stumbled into gospel. 7 million people watch and listen to the radio show on airlines.

I think I can describe it as terribly fortunate. But I can’t claim to be qualified for what I do.

The church was your saving grace, how did things change from then on?

Most definitely. The change was quite amazing and rapid really, especially in the church world. Once I got on radio, instantly your thrust into some sort of limelight. There is demand for you all over the place.

You get stopped at London Bridge and people say ‘can you sign this for my mother or daughter?’ It’s an interesting transition.

I’m still on the journey; I’m still growing and learning.

What inspired you to want to be successful in music?

I think everyone has this innate desire to be better at what they do. For me what propels me is the knowledge that UK gospel is not regarded by a lot people. It’s about music that effects people’s lives positively and gives them hope. I meet people, and to go to a place where 10,000 people are singing your song. This thing is worth doing.

In 2009 you became the first-ever international act to perform on America’s popular entertainment channel, BET, for the prestigious annual Celebration Of Gospel show. What did this mean to you?

Oh man it was huge for us, with what you consider to be success, when you’re in the middle of it; you seldom get to feel a sense for it. In reality since then there hasn’t been an international act. Even for the big name Americans it was like wow! It changed the game for us.

How did Muyiwa and The Riversongz initially come to light?

The short version. I was in church with a friend of mine one day and we said we should record gospel song.

Riversongz was the first gospel act to sell out at the indigo O2, that’s crazy! Why do you think this is?

Because I think there are few people that are willing to take the risk. People are there to support. The Americans have built relationships by releases, concerts and promotion. So we have taken the risk of doing concerts and putting out albums and just kept going. Prior to us at the O2 was Kirk Franklin and

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Mary Mary on the same night. Thank God we were supported. You have to be willing to take the risk, be willing to be able to fall on your face.

What’s next for Riversongz?

We’ll finish the concert, we’ll do a tour, and we’ll do some more releases. We are working on a Christmas album. [Laughs] That’s what’s up!

Where do you draw musical inspiration from?

I have to say I did an interview were they asked me the ‘three songs that inspire you’. One was Labi Siffre- something inside so strong and people like Desere and Lionel Richie.

Outside of gospel those are some people I draw inspiration from.

What’s your main ethos in life?

There are some guiding principles, in my family we live by the pillars.

Firstly gratitude for everything and every moment. Generosity, find an opportunity to be a blessing to someone else, sobriety and also rule number six in my house don’t take yourself too seriously. Rule number one Honesty, just be you.

AFRICAN ALL-STARS Who is your all time favourite African musician?

Will have to be Mary Makeba, it’s between her and Lady Smith Black Mombazo.

Which African country would you like to visit next and why?

I’d like to visit next...I think Cape Verde. I think that would have to be it. That would be the place I would like to live. Cape Verde baby! It’s like heaven.

find an opportunity to be a blessing to someone else

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Hear the Lioness roar

Teedra

Moses IRnB their top five

f you ask any fan of

albums from 2004 then I am sure that you will get a fair percentage that will mention Complex Simplicity as one of the biggest albums from that year-it was the kind of RnB that brings a warm feeling inside.

Be Your Girl with that atmospheric video was a huge cut from that debut album and it is still guaranteed floor filler to this day. It was a huge accomplishment from Teedra Moses who had by and large been a relatively unknown name. The album pointed to her amazing song writing talents with all songs in some shape or form written by Teedra in that phenomenal debut album that had production from Raphael Saadiq and Lil John.

She had already written tracks for people like Nivea and Christina Milian with her huge hit Dip It Low April 2004 before

her album dropped on Words: Semper Azeez Harris July 2004 so in one sense the song writing ability was not a huge surprise.

While she acknowledges her immense achievement she also points to the huge role of Paul Poli who is a little known figure outside of musical circles but nevertheless a huge producer and the hugely successful Ne-yo who provided her with backing vocals, “I wrote on all the tracks on my first album but there were two very important players in Complex Simplicity being Ne-yo and Paul Poli and because of the chemistry we had from the lyrics I wrote we built upon that to make Complex Simplicity.

With this new album I am taking the role of singing and writing but I am still trying to find help but it is still basically me.�

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business for that period of time. That is not to say that she has not had any material out since then-a few mix-tapes like Luxurious under Grind and a track with the her stable mate on Rick Ross’ Mayback, with the crazy track Another LuvR. Biased intended but it has been way too long for a follow up to that album but things happen when they are supposed to or at least that is what we are told.“It does not irritate me when people think I have been doing nothing since that first album” she answers confidently when I ask about the fact that most people think she has not been involved in music since that album, “some people are aware others are not but I have not been highly publicised because I have been independent. I started in the early years writing for others then I focused on myself and then I

have been doing tours to support myself.”

In those eight years of apparent inactivity Teedra has continued to revel in some respects in her “underground status” where comparisons to greats like Mary J Blige and the late and great Teena Marie abound. It’s not been easy she confesses, “I was on a label that was popular for rock music and down stop rap music and they really did not have much experience of putting out an RnB album and neither did I in fact. I was a new artist they did not know how to market me and I was not aware of the business, I just wanted to make music.” She adds, “The label fell into financial troubles and they had to file bankruptcy and they were acquired by another music company and then I had to make sure I was not caught up with that...I did not really think of labels after that because I had to use the shows to perform and support my family and then I started to get more well-known and then that is when I started to think about labels again.”

“And why did you start to think of labels again?”

I ask.

“I always try to come up with titles for projects that reflect where I am and so

the last mix-tape I put out Luxurious under Grind was just me saying that the underground was great shit but I want to come out of it and reach a next level and that is why I signed with Maybach-I will always be an underground artist at heart though” Initially the whole Teedra Moses and Rick Ross Maybach partnership seems a bit strange after all she is one of the queens of sultry RnB while Ross growls even when he says: “I love you”-grhhhh.

“I do not think we are a direct contrast Rick Ross is building an empire so it would be silly for me not to work with someone that can help me to get to where I want to be”.

In truth when you talk to Teedra Moses as well you realise that while she is a sultry singer, she can deal out a can of whip ass in a second all in a lady like fashion as the occasional “bitch” and “shit” roll off the tongue in that ever so sexy Californian, Louisiana twang.

So that album Lioness will be out soon but it is still a work in process. While she admits that there are no huge names on the album her confidence in what she wants to bring is palpable and hopefully points to an absolutely banging second album in the making.

“I have worked and made some great connects with some up and coming producers like Fisticuffs who worked on Miguel’s albums, the Classics from New Jersey and they did some stuff with Joe Budden, Donny Cash the Los Angeles area and Trackdemics but I would really love to work with Ryan Leslie because I like his sound his pre chords, heavy bass lines, banging drums so that would be great.”

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It does not irritate me when people think I have been doing nothing since that first album-some people are aware others are not but I have not been highly publicised because I have been independent

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Meleka

Words: Natasha Julien

How did you become involved in the music industry?

I’ve always had a passion for music since I was young. My dad was music manager so I have always been around music.

My personal musical break came after I won MTV’s Hugo Urban Rules in 2008 although prior to that I had attended Sylvia Youngs Theatre School and worked with Basement Jaxx.

What is your background Meleka, where are you from?

I like to think of myself as a little traveller as I have moved around quite a bit. I’m originally from West London, but spent my teenage years in Buckinghamshire. Now I reside in both, I spend a few days in the hustle and bustle of London and when I need a bit of quiet time I sneak off to the countryside.

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Where do you feel your strongest skills lie, in singing or song writing? Or are you ambidextrous in both fields.

I like that I got the ambidextrous option, so I’ll take that. I love doing both.

I think that as an artist you have a few key peak years but as a writer other people can sing your songs. You can last forever and exists in genres and places that maybe you personally would never be heard.

With Song writing what works best for you, where do you get your inspiration for song writing from?

Everywhere. I don’t have a specific formula but

lyrics, words, sentences they inspire me. I might be driving and see a slogan or a word on and a sign and end up writing a song about it.

as a mix of pop and soulful vocals. I think Beat dun Drop does have a dubstep feel in the music and then I bring the soulful vocal. So it’s a mix of genres.

You have had remarkable success in a short time have you found that a big surprise?

I have been surprised, absolutely. The response I receive from people who listen to my music is something you can never predict and that’s an amazing worthwhile feeling. It means a lot especially as I write my own songs so it’s nice to know that people are connecting with my words and the things I talk/sing about.

You have got some fantastic collobarions under your musical belt if you could collaborate with anyone else who would that be? Yes they can be dead or alive.

I would love to work with Linda Perry. I think she is an amazingly talented woman. I am a huge fan of Pink and Christina Aguilera and I know she has worked quite closely with them both. Her song writing ability is immense.

How would you describe your musical style, Music Journalists are so keen to categorise music, would you describe your genre as Dubstep as the Dubstep massive are all over your latest track?

I would describe my sound

Are you ready for the Festival season (weather permitting), where can our readers catch you at some of the summer music festivals?

I am definitely ready.

I got a pair of Hunters for Christmas so I’m fully prepared weather permitting or not. I’ll be performing in Sheffield at

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I love the glamour and craftsmanship of people like Doris Day, Julie Andrews and Fred Astaire the Jamaican Independence Festival on August 5th which I’m really looking forward to.

behind the Olympics and am excited about everyone in London coming together for it!

What do you do to relax, away from the music scene?

I’m really into reading and writing. It really calms me down and gives me time to live inside my imagination.

I have recently started my own blog called World Of Meleka.com, and I have a feature on it called Moral Of The Story, which is a bit like my diary. It’s where I tell my readers about something that happened to me and then I give them the moral of the story.

The first one is about an embarrassing doctors appointment!

So are you a Carnival Gal? (Notting Hill Carnival that is), if so can you tell our readers about one of your best Notting Hill Carnival experiences?

I am absolutely a Carnival girl. I used to be in the precession as a child. I would spend my summer holidays making my costume and then party in it for the weekend.

In 2009 I performed on five stages, did three radio interviews and then went on to perform at two Carnival after parties, all wearing high heels! That has to be the best Carnival so far for me. Although I am looking forward to going back and doing a similar run this year too, so who knows.

Meleka who do you look up to musically, who is your musical inspiration?

I have so many. I love the glamour and craftsmanship of people like Doris Day, Julie Andrews and Fred Astaire. I also love the glitz and the energy of people Tina Turner and Diana Ross and then the lyrical content of The Police, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder…

Itt’s so hard to pick one.

What book did you last read?

A book called One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell. The book’s about an Actress, a journalist and a socialite who all live in Manhattan. It’s full of gossip and glamour. What more can a girl ask for?

Will you be performing at any of the Olympics music events in London this summer?

I haven’t been booked to play any Olympic events over summer but I’m really

What’s your favourite place in London?

My favourite places in London have to be the West End, Oxford Street, Trafalgar Sq, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Sq. Hyde Park and Central London.

The city never sleeps and there’s always something to do or something new to see. It’s beautiful.

Do you have any words for your UK fans?

Thank you for your support so far I hope you keep enjoying the music.

Info: Machines Don’t Care ft Meleka ‘Beat Dun Drop’ is out on 3rd September Websites: www.

Meleka.co.uk www.

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Akshay Kumar AKSHAY KUMAR’S RETURN TO ACTION ROARS AT THE BOX OFFICE AS ‘ROWDY RATHORE’ STAMPS BOLLYWOOD STAR’S HUGE APPEAL WITH FANS WORLDWIDE

Baction hero, Akshay ollywood’s original

Kumar, has once again wowed audiences across the globe with new film Rowdy Rathore, which marks his eagerly awaited return to the action movie arena. With a substantial absence from the stuntladen, action-packed films we are used to from ‘Akki’, he has come back high-kicking with Rowdy Rathore, which has become the biggest non-holiday Friday grossing film and Akshay Kumar’s biggest box office smash hit to date Rowdy Rathore marks Akshay Kumar’s return to the classic Bollywood Masala film, and tells a thrilling story, packed with action, death-defying stunts and Akshay’s characteristic dose of comedy, showcasing his skill and versatility as an actor. The romance factor sizzles too, as Akshay and co-star Sonakshi Sinha (Dabaang) exude chemistry in the film. The film is 32 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

directed by renowned Tamil choreographer and actor Prabhudheva (Wanted, Shakti – The Power.)

How was it working with Sonakshi? What do you think of the chemistry between both you and Sonakshi?

What works between you both?

Sometimes we are like innocent small kids, screaming and shouting while playing cricket match and making fun over each other’s run rate.

Then we’re romancing one another on screen, which is easy because we’re both so comfortable with each other, there’s no nervous tension. Both of us are probably just thinking how long it is until lunch ;o) Then we are busting our moves on the dance floor and ripping one another apart for dancing like a mad person ;o) We have lots of fun together, that’s what makes the two of us work better. We don’t like

getting bored so we’ll do anything to pass our time, from chasing goats in the street to competitive volley ball matches, you name it we’ll be up to it !

What did it feel doing an out-and-out action film after several comedies?

What did I feel! I felt a lot of pain, a lot of satisfaction, but I felt right at home…

This kind of film is exactly what I’ve been waiting for, action with not just a slice of comedy but a bucket load of rowdyness!! It’s my perfect movie cocktail, all my favourite aspects of cinema rolled into one. So to answer your question I would say: “I feel great” and these are words I don’t tend to use so easily about anything. Whether people love the screenplay and action and all the wonderful characters as much as I do is neither here nor there, the fact is, even if only one person goes to see this film, I would still treasure everything about

it as dearly as I do today ;o).

Tell us about the action in the film – Any life threatening stunts performed?

Depends on who you are asking!! ;o). To me nothing is life threatening as long as you have checked your safety ;o) But on a serious note, sadly even the simplest of stunts can go horribly wrong on many sets. Thankfully because this is such a raw film there was no need for any fancy hi-tech once in a life time ‘on your knees praying to survive’ stunt required.

This film comes right from the streets I was brought up in, no guns, no cry for help, it’s about man on men, fist on flesh, human punch bags basically.

There’s one massive jump I do off scaffolding with a deadly crank, but that was too much fun for me to remember to fear for my life though. Plus these South Indian stuntmen are a credit to their industry,

SCREEN they had my back the whole time, and that gives you confidence even when you might be lacking your own ;o) Tell us about your role in the film I am Rowdy Rathore!! So “Don’t Angry Me!!”

What was the most challenging part of shooting Rowdy Rathore?

Doing action in India’s insane heat, having big strong men come at you with their fists and their stomachs all day every day, having to get up every morning knowing I was going to have to fight another 20 men was not easy even when I was 24 let alone at 44. But what an experience, even if only my son comes to me and says “Dad you kicked ass” I’ll be the happiest man in the world. This was not an easy shoot by far, and I’m not afraid to admit that, as long as I can walk I can do anything, but I swear there were days I thought I couldn’t walk let alone fight. But what I was really afraid of more than anything in this film was Prabhu Sir’s famous dance steps, I walked on set with two left feet, and

walked off set with what felt like three. The man moves at the speed of light and I’m yet to find bones in his body, he truly is India’s magic moving man…

Rowdy Rathore is receiving such positive feedback, from your look, to your moustache, to your dance moves, were you as confident before the shoot?

I’m a confident man

because I believe in people, Shabina Khan co-producer and stylist of the film has been a designer for like 20 years, probably more, I knew she’d give me a look India’s general public would connect to. For sure people in offices won’t be copying my look but their cooks mostly probably will ;o). As for the moustache, everyone in India loves a good moustache!! And for the dance moves they were as hard as I had

expected them to be, but surprisingly I had way more fun in the songs than I thought I would, purely because it’s so nerve racking learning South Indian steps in front of a South Indian dancing legend ;o). So you can imagine my anxiety, but what energy Prabhu Sir gives you, not that I ever need any, but wow!!.......

Info: Rowdy Rathore is in cinemas nationwide.

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movie releases

Ibiggest films of this, or t’s time for two of the

any other year. First up a rebooted and re-suited version of Spider-Man swings into action as Andrew Garfield becomes the latest man to play Peter Parker. He’s joined by Emma Stone – the couple having fallen in love on set – and Rhys Ifans as the villain of the piece.

scale ever since ‘The Dark Knight’ broke records when it was released several summers ago.

Since then, the casting of Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway has only added to the frenzy, and a series of trailers have had fans guessing as to how Christopher Nolan will conclude his Batman trilogy.

Christopher Nolan

Spiderman

The early word has marked this out as a crowd-pleaser, one which will generally appeal to everyone. But this might mean that ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ lacks any real bite.

The big beast hovering in the background is ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. The hype has been off the

The Dark Knight Rises

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For those of you looking to brush up on all things Nolan, the BFI are putting on a season of the director’s films which will include the first two Batman films. Be sure to check out his lesser known hits as well, the season runs from 1st July with more details available on http://www.bfi.org.uk/.

The rest of the month is a real mixed bag of films that will try and cater to everyone.

We’ve already talked about one music documentary, the exceptional ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ which is reviewed in this issue, but there is also a more poptastic alternative. ‘Katy Perry: Part of me 3D’ hopes to follow the other 3D concert movies of recent years, but timing might be against it.

‘Ice Age 4: Continental Drift’ is the one the kids will be keen to see. The

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift

series has gone from strength to strength and this one looks to follow suit. All the characters from the previous films return, and we expect a few new ones will join the mix as well.

previously unseen footage of the great man, as well as topical contributions from some of the biggest names in martial arts and is spiritual successor in terms of popularity, MixedMartial Arts (MMA).

Two more heavyweight alternatives are also potential end of year top ten candidates.

‘Detachment’ sees Adrian Brody play a substitute teacher who manages to find a connection at this latest school. Perhaps Christina Hendricks being a fellow teacher might explain that? Director Tony Kaye made the exceptional ‘American History X’ earlier in his career, and this could be just as good.

Steve Carell is ‘Seeking a friend for the end of the world’ and it just so happens that Keira Knightley is looking for the same. The apocalyptic indie road movie looks like a sleeper hit in the making.

Two smaller releases we can heartily recommend are ‘I Am Bruce Lee’ and ‘El Bulli: Cooking In Progress’.

The Bruce Lee documentary has

El Bulli film

Just as eye-opening, is the sumptuous El Bulli film which takes a behind-thescenes look at what was previously known as the best dining experience in the world. The now defunct restaurant would close its doors for six months of every year to prepare dozens of unique dishes and this film follows that process every step of the way. It’s mouthwatering so just be sure to have snacks on hand if you do go ahead and watch this.

Be sure to check out our latest reviews online at: www.thisislime.net/ reviews

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July Africa Sci-fi screening Exploring the subject of genre in African writing, visual art and film, this event features discussion alongside screenings from short films featured in the exhibition Superpower: Africa in Science Fiction at the Arnolfini, Bristol.

Explore how science fiction is applied to narratives situated in the African continent, and how artists from outside the continent imagine a futurist African landscape.

Info: www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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til 16 July BP Summer Big Screens 2012 This year join the Royal Opera House in celebrating 25 years of live, free outdoor relays with the BP Summer Big Screens 2012. Watch one of the three productions around London for world-class opera and ballet broadcast

live from the Royal Opera House. Featuring exclusive backstage films, competitions and live interaction, these screenings bring the best performances live to your home town.

Info: www.roh.org.uk/ about/bp-big-screens

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-08 July London Film and Comic Con London film and Comic Con returns to the capital and this year promises to bring the biggest and the best in LFCC history. There are lots in store including; autograph signings, photo shoots and talks all under one roof. Moving over to the spectacular Olympia Grand Hall you can see the car from the 1989 Tim Burton version of Batman on display at the show, The Batmobile! Have your photo taken with Teal’c in this rare opportunity with Chris Judge in full make up and costume and also for the first time ever there will be a whole area dedicated to Comics; as it plays host to panels with your favourite comic artists for the first time ever at London Film and Comic Con. Info: www. londonfilmandcomiccon. com

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– 27 August Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House London’s most beautiful open air cinema returns with an exciting and eclectic line-up of films.

This year will feature a mix of UK premieres, cinematic classics, cult favourites and recent releases - all shown under the stars on a giant screen with full surround sound.

Info: www.somersethouse. org.uk

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til 30 August Rooftop Film Club Be part of the ultimate film experience as The Rooftop Film Club and American

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Express bring cinema back to London rooftops for another summer season.

For this hotly anticipated season, screening dates and films vary according to the venue, but offer big screens, wireless headphones and a selection of food and drink.

Info: www.rooftopfilmclub. com

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August- 9 September “I Will Tell” International Film Festival, London The International Film Festival is back this year with the theme ‘Live your dream’. This exciting and innovative film festival welcomes filmmakers from around the world,

with a limited amount of funding to cover travel and accommodation costs for visiting filmmakers and a film market to help distribute your films to a world ready and waiting to hear them.

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-08 July East End Film Festival The 12th East End Film Festival returns this year with a wide array of local and international films.

The festivals main themes range from the Olympics, British film, LGBT cinema and many world and UK premieres. The Festival which takes place in a variety of venues across East London, includes hotspots like Rich Mix, St Ann’s Church Limehouse, Barbican and Spitalfields Market. The East End Film Festival is accompanied by fringe festival CineEast, a one day multi platform event on 1 July, taking place at over 100 venues and offering free screenings, talks and activites.

Info: www. eastendfilmfestival.com

Uniquely at I Will Tell focuses on the issues raised in the films as well as on the films themselves.

Partnering with a range of sensational speakers and organisations, the festival has a keen interest in the issues addressed as well as a heady mix of high profile and grassroots filmmakers from around the world; with fabulous films to inspire you.

Info: www.iwilltell.com

This year Twentieth Century Fox present to you the latest Bollywood production BOL BACHCHAN set to release on 6th July 2012 by Fox Star Studio.

After the mega international success of blockbuster films Singham, Golmaal 3 and Golmaal 2, comedy maestro Rohit Shetty and Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, team up once again to create some spicy movie masala in the hilarious Bollywood comedy Bol Bachchan, and this time hearthrob Abhishek Bachchancomes along for the ride.

Info: Release 6th July

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SCREEN Searching For Sugar Man This remarkable documentary is a genuine surprise in every sense.

The subject matter, a little known musician by the name of Rodriguez, is a stellar talent around whom a mythical status has developed. Unheralded in his native North America, the singer/ songwriter became an influential figure in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa when his albums were circulated in the country. Unfortunately

Rodriguez never knew about his international acclaim and disappeared into obscurity when his record deal was terminated. The story picks up when an intrepid journalist teams up with a record store owner to find out what happened to the man whose most famous song is the instantly catchy ‘Sugar Man’.

The story takes some amazing twists along the way, but remains utterly engrossing throughout.

More importantly, the

music and the lyrics are so powerful, so well-written that you will wonder how you managed to go this long without listening to any of his songs beforehand. Outstanding stuff, and with the soundtrack of the summer to boot.

Just be sure to NOT research the subject matter yourself beforehand. This one deserves to be watched as innocently as possible.

Lime Rating: Release date: 25 July

LIME’S JULY FILM reVIEWS Dr Suess’ The Lorax There are a few films coming out over the next few weeks to cater for the younger audience during the summer holidays. Pixar will unleash their latest effort in August (we’ve seen it, and trust us its spectacular) and there will also be another instalment in the ever-popular ‘Ice Age’ franchise.

The other release is this adaptation of a beloved story from the prolific pen of Dr Suess. The Lorax is one of his best known creations, and the bright orange spirit of nature is voiced here by Danny DeVito. It’s actually genius casting, you truly get the sense of a large character bursting out of a 36 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

diminutive frame. The rest of the voices, however, are problematic. The leads are the nondescript Zac Efron and Taylor Swift, who lack chemistry and any sense of enjoyment in proceedings.

The animation feels surprisingly flat for the 3D film, and the story is overly stretched to breaking point.

There are a couple of cuddly cuties thrown in

to the film; which, to be fair, are pretty adorable.

But then these are only supporting characters at best, and there is a sense that anything good here might just be to flog a few toys and get a few merchandising deals in place.

Lime Rating: Release date: 27 July

Magic Mike Channing Tatum is not ashamed of his ‘exotic dancing’ background. To be honest, if we looked like him, we probably wouldn’t be either. What is surprising is that this early career now provides the basis of this hugely entertaining film.

Steven Soderbergh has tackled a variety of subject over the last few years, and this particular one proves to be the one that has generated arguably his best film to date. It’s fun, serious and boasts some superb performances from all the cast. Tatum looks like a natural on the stage and on screen; he has developed into one of the best young actors in Hollywood.

Alongside him this time is the magnetic Matthew McConaughey, who draws in the audience as he does impressionable young men looking for a fast buck.

The story veers towards standard ‘sports movie’ clichés towards the end, but by this point you should be so invested in the characters that you’ll be desperate for the big reveal at the end.

Lime Rating: Release date: 11 July Starring: Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey

Don’t dream of missing Quincy’s new preEdinburgh gig. Get to grips with some new, hilarious, gritty laughs before anyone else.

A previous sell out show at Stratford Circus, hosted by the Cockney Prince himself with special guests.

Info: 8pm, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX

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July Bartender Affinty arts presents Bartender, a definite must see comedy. Featuring Wayne Rollins, RadiKal Roberts, Cherry Bee and Dj Maestro will take you on a non-stop laugh trip.

Bartender will leave you intoxicated with laughter.

Info: www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

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as the Voice of the Book; playing the only London date here in Hackney.

Led by Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Hitchhiker’s favourites from the legendary Radio and TV casts are re-united for these live performances, bringing to life the characters written for them in highlights from the entire Hitchhiker’s Saga.

Directed by Dirk Maggs, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show... Live! is a comedy adventure which will introduce th July newcomers of all Greenwhich ages to Vogons, Comedy Festival Babel Fish, Marvin Now firmly established the Paranoid as one of Android and London’s best allow them to comedy events, explore the Greenwich unique and Comedy Greenwhich hilarious Festival Comedy Whole marks its festival – General fourth year at Sean Lock Mish the stunning Mash Old Royal According Naval College To Douglas and plays a Adams. starring role in Whatever else the spectacular you do this new Greenwich year, make sure Summer Festival. you know where This year features your towel is... another stellar lineInfo: 8pm, www. up including Dylan hackneyempire.

Moran, Sean Lock, co.uk Reginald D Hunter, Jerry Sadowitz and many more. Come July and enjoy awardThe winning comedy Comedy Olympics in the Big Top and Affinity arts present a night all-new Little Top of non-stop laughter from surrounded by Slim, Axel, Jamie Howard, a full-on festival Quincy, Kane Brown, Kae with plenty of bars, & Funbi. delicious street food stalls Info: 7.30, www. and more! broadwaytheatre.org.uk Info: Old Royal Naval College, College Approach, -22 July London, SE10 9LW ‘Who a Di Don’ ‘Who a Di Don’ staring Oliver Samuels and July Audrey Reid is set to be The Hitchhiker’s a golden masterpiece, the Guide to the Galaxy most hilarious Jamaican Radio Show...Live! comedy to hit the theatre The Hitchhiker’s Guide scene in years. This year to the Galaxy became an the king of comedy Oliver instant classic on its launch Samuels has written and as a radio series. Now co-directed his first play as Douglas Adams’s immortal a gift to Jamaica in its 50th creation explodes back into year Independence. Oliver life in this ground-breaking Samuels takes the serious new stage production - a ‘donmanship’ issues that radio show like you never has affected the island saw before. Featuring Terry over the years and makes Jones (ex Monty Python) Adebanjos will take to the stage and take audiences on a journey of nonstop laughter, fun and a rollercoaster of great family entertainment. See the full cast of the award winning TV series and e prepared to be entertained by the family as the act out their fun and frolics on stage- definitely a not to be missed show!

Info: 3pm and 8pm. www. meettheadebanjos.com www.broadwaytheatre. org.uk

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See top acts like Ricky Grover, Terry Alderton, Paul Zerdin, Rich Hall, Milton Jones and more at Ealing Comedy in the Park in July. More than 25 comedians will take to the stage over five nights at Walpole Park.

Info: Walpole Park. www.seetickets.com www.ealing.gov.uk/ ealingsummer. Follow on twitter @Ealing_summer

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Theatre The hugely anticipated stage play of hit comedy TV Sitcom Meet The

it into a hilariously funny play. Get ready for foot stomping, belly grabbing... uncontrollable laughter.

Info: 8pm, Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ. Tel: +44 (0)20 8985 2424, boxoffice@ hackneyempire.co.uk, www.hackneyempire.co.uk

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AFRICAN ALL-STARS September A DOT 15 COMEDIANS Family &

Friends Night After the success of last years show, A DOT COMEDIAN returns with an even BIGGER one man show! As always ADOT Comedians Family & Friends night will invite special celebrity guests to join him on stage for his comical journey. This time round ADOT Comedian takes a lead starring role in a brand new play to hit the UK ‘LOVE? What is the answer’, a play Written & Directed by Mr J Boateng & Miss D During, set in the late 90s/Early 20th Century based on Love attributes with a twist of music & comedy. Don’t miss ADOT Comedian in a whole new light for one night only!

Info: 7pm sharp. www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

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Michael McIntyre, one of the UK’s most popular comics with his debut DVD ‘Live and Laughing’ was the fastest selling of all time, only to be eclipsed by his second ‘Hello Wembley’. He now hosts his own BAFTA nominated BBC 1 series ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’.

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LITERATURE/SPOKEN WORD

Lime gets talking to Junior James aka Sherlock about his book, based on his life story

Dsmuggler,

ealer, user,

prisoner are the four words that describe Sherlock’s life, having put pen to paper his life story now lies in print. Within this trilogy of detailed accounts of Sherlock’s years, he talks about how he spiralled out of control from a young age. Sherlock didn’t get education and put his desires into hopes of becoming a DJ as a teenager and making a name for himself at dances back in the day.

“Growing up as a teenager, my education- my reading and writing was poor. In my 4th year of primary school I started bunking.

But then I got into DJ’ing, I found something I was good at.

I made a name for myself as a DJ, and turned into a little ghetto star. That was the high point of my life, got girls, no money, but I was just having fun.”

As time went on Sherlock realised that the attention from DJ’ing was no longer and soon he got mixed up with the wrong crowd.

Diffrent

When he had no job prospects ahead of him, he took a turn for the worst.

“Few years after, it died down, mans where doing street robbing. It was peer pressure, I had no education, no job or anything so I started following. I always knew what I was doing was wrong. Then my first time I smoked crack, we robbed some guys and with the money we got everyone decided to buy some crack. I said I was never going to smoke it again, 38 LIME MAGAZINE 2012

but more fool me that was the beginning of more to come.”

Knowing that it was the wrong route to go down, getting himself work held the key to change.

“I stopped all that and went and got a job from the careers office. My first job was in Harrods, which lasted for about 2 months and after that I got laid off in the recession. I had my girl at the time, so I spent time with her and then we broke up. I tried to get back into the DJ’ing, but by the time, there was lack of funding to get the tunes where I wanted to get them.”

After feeling like he had no hope and from his

Words: Vernia Mengot

previous experience with drugs, Sherlock turned to harder crime and got mixed up in the game of dealing and selling, and later found he’d become an international drug smuggler taking 29 different planes in a year, to places like Colombia, Brazil, Jamaica, Spain, Amsterdam, and Belgium.

“When I reached 20, I came from Jamaica, and met this guy who I started selling drugs with. I had grown up with him, and then he bought this Yardie guy, so in the end we started selling weed and selling crack. I’d snort the crumbs, they no effect on me and I couldn’t see how this drug could

If you’re doing something sensible with your life, you won’t fall into the wrong crowd

turn anyone into junkies.

So I was making money smoking the crumbs, but as time went on I started smoking the profit... I had £500 profit for myself and I started smoking profit, not realising that I’m hooked now. My addiction

When Sherlock realised that he was in a substantial amount of debt, he couldn’t face the pressure anymore and tried to take his own life.

“I took Rat poison and tried to take my own life.

I woke up in the morning with bad stomach pains, my sister came round and saw me in all this pain, she called my girl at the time and she took me in the hospital and I got pumped out.”

Wanting to change his ways, having come clean to the members of his family; he sought rehabilitation staying with his aunty to keep a low profile, away from the people who were on his case for his debt.

“I end up going to an Aunty- demanding ‘what’s going on?’ So I told her everything, she was shocked and disappointed; she let me stay at her house, but said she would notify my parents. My mum took it really bad, it was new to her- she didn’t have a clue.

Now Sherlock’s main focuses lie in writing his trilogy of books, which he began to write during his prison sentence- having been caught for drug smuggling. In the first instalment he goes through

the ins and outs of his younger years on road and stresses the importance of creating a better, more positive lifestyle.

“Anyone that’s read part one are begging me for part two.”

“Doors have just been opening. I have invested in two thousand copies of books; and have sold them on the streets, all over London. To get a publisher is the hard part, when you put out a book, they may not like your book. It’s not that it’s rubbish; it’s just that it’s not there sort of thing. It breaks your spirit.

I want to get my book out there and build a CV for myself. It will start to open the right doors. I’m now four and a half years clean off drugs. I’ve been out of prison a year and three months, I’ve done nothing illegal since. I don’t live that lifestyle; I don’t have to be hiding from police.

I don’t want to smoke no more” He expresses today’s generation getting in with the wrong crowd and the advice he would give to young people in today’s society who face that dilemma.

It’s easy to get into the wrong crowd. If you’re doing something sensible with your life, you won’t fall into the wrong crowd.

And if you’re not doing anything with yourself; that’s when you’ll fall into the wrong crowd. They all have this postcode stuff now; we used to be able move away from the area.

Make sure you get your education, you’re gonna automatically go down that negative road that I did if you don’t. You’re gonna see the crowds that are going on the move, you’ll make £2000 and you think it’s easy and fall into the trap.

Info: For more information on the book, Diffrent or to contact Junior James please visit www. juniorjames.co.uk or email different@googlemail.com

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-8 Jul The National Shake the Dust Weekend Shake the Dust is a national celebration of the power of spoken word. This year teams of talented and inspiring young people will compete in the country’s biggest national youth slam final at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Teams will perform poetry based around the Olympic and Paralympic games. Shake the Dust is all about bringing together young people from different parts of the country and giving them a voice that would otherwise be unheard.

Info: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, www. shakethedust.co.uk

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July- 25 November 2012 Shakespeare staging the world.

This year the World Shakespeare Festival will run concurrent with the London 2012 Olympics and The British Museum is staging an exhibition that will explore the world of Shakespeare.

In collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company; the exhibition will provide unique insight into the emergence of London as a world city, seen through the innovative perspective of Shakespeare’s plays.

Info: www.britishmuseum. org

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til November World Shakespeare Festival The World Shakespeare Festival is a celebration of Shakespeare as the world’s playwright.

Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, it is an unprecedented collaboration with leading UK and international arts organisations. Globe to Globe it will bring together productions from a hugely diverse array of countries. This major international programme enables thousands of students and teachers from countries such as China, Czech Republic, India, South Africa, Ukraine and Vietnam to take part through international collaborations, conferences and learning events.

The World Shakespeare Festival is supported

by BP, as Founding Presenting Partner, and by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor and Arts Council England.

Running between April and November this forms part of the London 2012 Festival, which is the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad, where leading artists from all over the world come together in a UK-wide festival in the summer.

Info: www. worldshakespearefestival. org.uk

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started to get worst and I was smoking the crumbs, profits, market money and the money that you actually use. Then someone came along and wanted to invest some money. I was hooked on the crack and end up messing up on the money. They never clocked how much weight I was losing – I was wearing nice clothes and driving nice cars. I had £12,000 debt to all my friends around me so I had to come clean and tell them I had smoked their money. They respected the truth; as time went on they started pressuring me for the money and that made me start smoking more. My addiction started to get out of control.”

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ery Friday-Saturday The Euro Disco Club at Bunga Bunga This month Bunga Bunga will launch The Euro Disco Club; The Eurovison Club will offer its own unique variation on the European pastiche downstairs, being entirely dedicated to The Eurovision Song Contest.

The walls will be covered with memorabilia from this annual institution and karaoke is the order of the day, with guests having the chance to belt out ABBA and Buck’s Fizz hits on a stage, hoping to make it into the ‘The Nul Points Hall of Fame’. A Eurotrashinspired fancy dress box will offer enough flares, spandex and lamé to keep revelers entertained and dancing until dawn.

Info: 37 Battersea Bridge Road, London, SW11 3BA. Tel: 020 7095 0360, www. bungabunga-london.com, info@bungabunga-london. com

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ery Sunday BRAZIL BRASILEIRO A night where you can get a true taste of Brazil, packed wall to wall with the very people that gave birth to the sound of samba. Forró is the dance for everyone and its infectious friendly atmosphere continues to make Sundays one of the most special evenings in the capital.

Info: 5pm-Midnight, Parker Street (Corner of Drury Lane), Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5PW, www. guanabara.co.uk

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July Bodymove Weekender: A Night with Darren Emerson Fast approaching their 2nd Birthday, the hugely popular monthly party, Bodymove takeover Egg for a two day Weekender kicking off with the influential DJ/Producer, Darren Emerson playing a rare all night set in the capital.

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Known s one of London’s biggest nights; Bodymove, showcases the best in cutting edge talent and International guests such as long time electronic music icon, Darren Emerson, part of the original Underworld trio behind the massive “Born Slippy” hit that sound tracked the hit “Trainspotting” movie.

With a career spanning almost 20 years, Emerson is one of electronic music’s most influential figures.

Info: 10pm. The Egg: 200 York Way; Kings Cross; London N7 9AP. www. egglondon.net

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July Bodymove Weekender: A night with DJ Spen and CJ Mackintosh DJ Spen

It’s party time as US DJ Spen flies in for an Exclusive London set hot on the heels of ripping up last month’s Southport Weekender, to team up with UK house pioneer, CJ Mackintosh, fresh from detonating the Paul Trouble’ Anderson Allstar Macmillan Fundraiser at Ministry last month.

The Bodymove Weekender: A Night which sees DJ Spen spin an Exclusive four hour set of spiritual house music, original tunes and killer remixes. Spen is an explosive House DJ-ing combining vocals with thumping house, uplifting the crowd at every turn.

His distinctive DJ sets have been rocking discerning dance floors since he first came to attention as part of Baltimore’s Basement Boys collective, and it will be one of the highlight’s of the marathon Bodymove Weekender sessions.

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Pushca Returns to Save the World This month we are giving away five pairs of tickets to the legendary hedonistic party, Pushca.

Promising to be the biggest stage production in Pushca’s illustrious history, you could win a chance to join clubbers celebrating in sensational style.

Info: The Hub, London

Pleasure Gardens, North Woolwich Road, London E16 2BU. www. londonpleasuregardens. com To enter for your chance to win tickets to Puscha please email competition@ thisislime.net B (Strictly Rhythm) completes the Main Room line up and with three other rooms of current House music and electronic sounds to swing between, this promises to be Bodymove’s biggest event to date.

Info: 10pm. The Egg: 200 York Way; Kings Cross; London N7 9AP. www. egglondon.net

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DJ/Producer and a Bodymove favourite, CJ Mackintosh is up first, stoking the Main Room floor with a firing selection of cutting edge new tunes and vintage House originals. Technically on point and one of the nicest guys in music, CJ’s smiles and sounds push the boundaries of enjoyment to get the party started right.

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July Pushca Returns to Save the World Legendary hedonistic party, Pushca rears its beautiful head once more as its flamboyant production transforms London’s latest new club location, the Hub at the London Pleasure Gardens. Famed for its free spirited atmosphere and dressing up ethos, this larger-than-life event is back with a bang as it raises the roof with International Headliner Dj’s David Morales and Scarlett

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Promising the biggest stage production in Pushca’s illustrious history with the hottest dancers and performers from across Europe flying in for this event, coupled with pyrotechnics, cutting-edge technology and special effects to create that wow effect, Pushca raises the bar in

London’s very special Jubilee and Olympian year.

With Grammy Award winning superstar DJ, David Morales playing his 1st London date of 2012 Exclusively for Pushca’s pleasure-seekers, alongside super hot fashionista DJ of choice, Scarlett Etienne.

Celebrating in sensational style, Pushca returns this summer to delight past devotees and dazzle newcomers with its incredible hospitality, cutting edge production and amazing music for a hedonistic, poly-sexual crowd that push the boundaries on all sorts of different levels. Confound, create and feast your senses on one of the parties of the summer as Pushca Returns ‘To Save The Day’ at London’s newest dazzling club location.

Info: The Hub, London Pleasure Gardens, North Woolwich Road, London E16 2BU. www. londonpleasuregardens. com

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Afro Acid meets The Pioneers of House Music

Its competition time and we are giving away five pairs of tickets to Chicago’s acid house originator DJ Pierre who’ll be bringing you Afro Acid Meets The Pioneers Of House, firing up The Coronet across three rooms of music. This special one-off warehouse style party encapsulates the raw style of Chicago house music and you could be in with a chance

to attending at one of London’s most impressive venues.

Info: 10pm – 7am, The Coronet, 28 New Kent Road London SE1 6TJ. To enter for your chance to win tickets to the event please email competition@thisislime. net

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July Afrobeats at Somerset House Hosted by Choice Fm’s DJ Abrantee, for the first time ever presenting Afrobeats at Somerset House. Headlining on the night is Olu Maintain plus special guest, also including performances by Capo Snoop, Atumpan, May7ven, Vibe Squad and Tyroon Da Prince.

Info: 7pm-12am, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA.

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July The DMC UK DJ Final and Battle For UK Supremacy 2012 In its 28th glorious year, DMC continues to bring together the globe’s

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freshest DJ talents, vetted by a series of gruelling heats from London to Tokyo and Brazil, all culminating in one of the most entertaining and jaw dropping shows you will ever witness. Rane and Stereo present this year’s UK Final which will be even more mouth wateringly, boundary pushing than the last with fantastic competitors from around the country battling for a place at the World Finals. The event hosted

by INJA will see battlers raise the bar even further performing live in front of an audience; filled with both the knowledgeable DMC fans and lucky newcomers being initiated to this fantastic contest.

Info: 7pm-11pm. Garage, London, 20-22 Highbury

Corner, N5 1RD. www. dmcdjchamps.com

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July Afro Acid meets The Pioneer of House Golden Global Parties in conjunction with Afro Acid Digital presents Afro Acid meets The Pioneers of House Music including DJ Pierre, Steve “Silk” Hurley, Marshall Jefferson plus Tom Stephan, Bart B More, Aaron Ross, Booker T and many more. Afro Acid Meets the Pioneers Of House is a marathon house music event bringing together the three of Chicago’s original legends alongside the UK’s pioneers.

Info: 10pm-7am. The Coronet,28 New Kent Road London SE1 6TJ

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Lime talks to DJ Pierre, the Chicago DJ lauded as one of the founding fathers of acid house

mentor to guide me through that process so it was like a stand off in a Western or something.

Shootout: Jive vs. DJ Pierre. I still remember the sign that was posted in the studio saying “do not let DJ Pierre in the studio.” So I had my learning moments at Jive.

Dhardest working

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men in the music business.

After more than a decade of producing innovative and cutting edge underground house music, the master creator is at the height of his burgeoning career, and shows no signs of slowing down. Currently laying down tracks for his forthcoming full-length opus he’s also in the midst of starting his own underground dance label.

In this interview Lime talks to quintessential dance producer, DJ Pierre about his years on the Chicago scene, reigning as the unconventional king of the hard-core house mixers; along with the plans he has for the year ahead.

You describe music as the ‘centre of my world’ has it always been something you wanted to do from a young age?

I was named Nathaniel after my uncle Nat who played with the Duke Ellington band. My entire family are music lovers and all my siblings grew up playing some sort of instrument. I was in my h/s drum band and I played the clarinet so music has always been a very natural part of who I am.

Tell us about your years producing on the 80’s Chicago scene.

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You’re responsible for producing more than 50 house anthems, which are some of your favourites- your top three?

Only 50? It’s tough to pick a track, but I would say I get the biggest response from people with the Horn Song, Masterblaster and one of Chicago’s favorite Phantasy Girl.

I started out as a DJ. I was scratching Pierre then. My friend Spanky, the other member of Phuture, was convinced we can make our own tracks after he got a drum machine. Once I got on board the rest is history.

I saw that I heard music different and the producer inside woke up. Chicago at the time was very competitive and talented.

So if you were a DJ or a Producer you had to bring it. So I fed off that energy.

EDM as we know it today is a direct result of Chicago in the 80’s so i’m honoured to have been a part of that.

Talk to us about your experience with Jive records I moved from Chicago because the same

competitive energy that I fed off earlier on in my career became too stifling. The corruption and thievery with labels like TRAX was unbelievable.

So I looked for other opportunities and Jive signed me as an artist and a Producer. This led to my move to NY. It was my first introduction to how a label operated. It was a necessary experience for my journey.

I met people like Will Smith, KRS1, D Smooth, and even Donnie Osmond.

I was actually black balled from Jive because I refused to give a track to Samantha Fox whose career was bubbling at the time. But I promised the track to another group and at the time I felt I had to stick to my word...but I had no

You are donned as the founding father of acid house, but who else in your opinion has pioneered in acid house?

Phuture, (myself, Spanky and Herb) were the first to use the 303 to create what you hear now as Acid. Everyone wanted to know how we did it...and eventually people figured it out. First I had mixed feelings...youth does not allow you the wisdom needed to see how big this thing could get at the time.

But as the years passed I felt nothing but pride and respect for those doing it right. So Armando, Tyree Cooper, A Guy Called Gerald, Lil Louis, Josh Wink, & Hardfloor did it right.

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Afro Acid is a concept I developed to create a place where I could be myself as I evolve and grow. People wanted DJ Pierre to remain DJ Pierre and that’s not realistic of a true artist.

So I formed a label, Afro Acid, a place there are no boundaries in creativity.

The Afro is anything from deep soulful House and the Acid is anything from Techno to Acid. So combining with Pioneers of House we are able to bring the current sounds of EDM to the table while highlighting some of the pillars of this industry. So it will the first time you have myself, Steve Hurley and Marshall Jefferson together on the same stage...ever.

I think the house heads will love it and the newer kids will go nuts. I play to that audience now and they are crazier than ever.

Bart B More is a young new talent out of Amsterdam.

He is an amazing DJ and producer. Tom Stephan (Superchumbo) has been in the game and he combines both worlds...old and new.

So will be an amazing night. Something for everyone.

You show no signs of slowing down, what does the rest of the year hold for you?

I don’t know anything else. As long as I can still create...I will. Looking 10 years younger than I am helps as well. That’s a blessing actually.

Tell us about some of the new tracks that you have lined up.

2011 and 2012 have been amazing production wise.

I worked with Simian Mobil Disco, Detroit Grand Pubahs, The Human League and more. I was able to stretch myself on the projects I did with them and created a sound that was not the typical DJ Pierre. This set me up for my releases on Boys Noize Records and also on Steve Aoki’s Dimmak Records.

These labels are cutting edge and I feel ready for that next phase they call EDM. What tips would you give to a wannabe DJ? I would say to a new DJ to just be yourself always.

Know how to tell the

story...to your audience, everytime. Even when you are sick or don’t feel like it. I’ve DJ’d with food poisoning, and even someone else’s records when the airline lost mine.

And I still told the story and took them on a journey.

Listen to your audience

while you lead them as well. It’s not gonna be easy but try to be an originator and not a follower. Best advice I can give.

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Feathered Friends Word Search Puzzle Can you find all the bird names hidden in the puzzle?

SOLUTION

Hub-Words

How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter I. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?

9-letter word - EDUCATION Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter I: actin, adieu, antic, audio, audit, canid, cited, coati, cutie, dicot, dicta, edict, indue, nicad, tenia, tonic, tunic, unite, untie, action, atonic, auntie, coined, detain, induce, induct, notice, united, untied, aconite, auction, caution, conduit, noctuid, noticed.

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ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE!

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The not necessarily well-prepared student sat in his life science classroom staring at a question on the final exam paper. The question directed: “Give four advantages of breast milk.”

What to write? He sighed, and began to scribble whatever came into his head, hoping for the best: 1. No need to boil.

2. Cats can’t steal it.

3. Available whenever necessary.

Ummm... So far so good... maybe...

But the exam demanded a four-part answer. Again, what to write? Once more, he sighed. He frowned. He scowled, then sighed again. But suddenly, he brightened. He grabbed his pen, and triumphantly, he scribbled his definitive answer: 4. Available in attractive containers.

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How to Tell Someone Their Fly Is Unzipped...

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. The difference between cream, ivory, and off-white. . Crying can be fun. . FAT CLOTHES.

. A salad, diet drink, and a hot fudge sundae make a balanced lunch.

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. A good man might be hard to find, but a good hairdresser is next to impossible.

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- Your dork is ajar.

- Quasimodo needs to go back in the tower and tend to his bells.

- I can see your Gap dancers.

- Paging Mr. Johnson... Paging Mr. Johnson...

- Your pod bay door is open, Hal. - Elvis Junior has left the building!

- Mini Me is making a break for the escape pod.

- Ensign Hanes is reporting a hull breach on the lower deck, Sir! - Captain, sensors detect a wormhole in the forward quadrant!

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