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COME AND GET HIGH WITH JENEYE
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irmingham singer Jeneye brings the smoothes R&B tune heard in years produced by legendary poducer Major of Vomit. Come get High definately
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o far it has been the year of festivals and Birmingham has definitely been up this year. As you can see from last months Shardfest and Simmer Down features you can tell that the city is truly moving forward. This month we show the record breaking turnout of Jamaica in the Square . Gutted that we have so much
amazing pictures we could not possibly print but you can see more on our social media pages. Also check out our hot Jamaican artist Jessie Royale who we have courtesy of Punch Records. There is never a dull moment in Street Cred entertainment. Get in touch with your news and events from across the country!
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puts you in the zone! This one is sexy and we are loving the BMW mate filmed from a very high view gwaaaarn. Youtube.com - Jeneye - Get High
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THE YOUNGEST DJ TO TOUR NAPA
MARK DWAYNE NEW SINGLE ‘ALL MY LIFE' BIRTHDAY release!
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oung rising star, 18 year old DJ Dom Bryan has finished a successful tour of Ayia Napa. Birmingham DJ made waves at the famous Black and White club supporting the likes of Chipmunk and many others. Search Dom Bryan on Instagram and Facebook and connect.
he new video will see Mark Dwayne in a classy mansion setting with a woman he has waited all his life for. The story shows how he has to convince her that she is
the one as he is known as a notorious player. The track is very upbeat, Dancehall mixed with an R&B sound that will definately get you rocking. Look out for the video and single release on 8/9/2017.
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Busta’s Back With Nightlife currently on a low and it not so popular to be out, the Velvet Music Rooms seem to have the busiest party and happening atmosphere on Broad St.
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he legendary Busta Rhymes returns with new track “Girlfriend” ft Vybz Kartel & Tory
“Girlfriend” is a homage to Busta’s Jamaican roots with dancehall hero Vybz Kartel bringing a dancehall kick. Summer-inspired beats are courtesy of Rockwilder. Busta Rhymes is hip-hop royalty, with a string of hit albums including “The Coming” and “When Disaster Strikes”. He has worked with everyone from Kanye West to Lil Wayne, A Tribe Called Quest to Diplo.
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ocal music mavericks Punch have embarked on a major artist development program providing exceptionally talented local artists with the support, opportunities and infrastructure they need to achieve their national and international goals. Punch’s latest talent development program ‘ Next Level ’ is their most innovative and intensive project to date and forms part of the PRS Talent Development partnership. Wednesday 26th July marked the beginning of Punch’s ‘Next Level’ and the first session for singer-songwriters and live gig favourites; Call me Unique, Dee Ajayi and Sophia Lee Soul , rising grime star Scorpz and acclaimed producer; A Class. The session, delivered by Punch’s Head of Creative Projects
Check it out at twitter.com/BustaRhymes facebook.com/bustarhymesworldwide
Next Level: Session One
Ray Paul provided an introduction to the 6 month program. With over 25 years of music industry experience behind him, Ray provided an in depth and thought provoking insight into the various areas of the industry that the artists would be exploring throughout the program as well as encouraging the artists to think about what they wanted to achieve from taking part in ‘Next Level’ We spoke to Dee Ajayi at the end of the first day.
How does it feel to be part of the Next Level project?
It was a feeling of gratitude to have been chosen from so many, it was a massive compliment.
This is day one of Next Level how’s it been?
It’s been very informative but it’s made me excited about what’s coming - we’re going to some really cool places and learn some really important stuff.
You can see the energy of this Saturday Night hosted by Mark Dwayne. DJs are Mster I and Corey who bring the perfect blend of Club Classics and Dancehall.
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Authentic Indian Street Food Restaurant Opens At Grand Central
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rand Central Birmingham has announced the latest addition to its impressive array of restaurant choices which opens this month. New restaurant, Mowgli, will feature alongside other popular eateries within Grand Central including Tapas Revolution, Pho and Tortilla, all of which have flourished since launching. An Indian street food restaurant, it is owned by a celebrity YouTube vlogger, Nisha Katona who gave up her highly successful career as a barrister to pursue her dream of bringing an authentic Indian dining experience to the West. The epitome of which are the restaurant’s famous Yoghurt Chat Bombs - the absolute heart of Mowgli that give diners an explosion of flavour like no other. Rather than a quiet or intimate dining experience, Mowgli is about the taste adventure. Here, shoppers can get a taste of India with Mowgli serving up a concept based on how Indians eat in their homes and on the street, pared back and unplugged, boasting a selection of small plates designed to feed the yearning that Indians have for bright, intense, rich
flavours. Nisha Katona, curry evangelist and owner of Mowgli, spoke about the opening: “I am very excited about taking Mowgli to Birmingham and particularly to Grand Central,” says Nisha, who has written for the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Independent and filmed for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Food Network. Mowgli is about smash and grab zing of honest, home style, fresh food and it strikes me that Grand Central customers are all about this kind of edgy offer, so we think the restaurant will be very well received.” Michaela Moore, General Manager for Bullring and Grand Central, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Mowgli into Grand Central’s tasty line-up of food choices. We’re sure they will prove a big hit with shoppers and food fans. The offering is a unique food and drink concept and complements the other restaurant and café options available here at Grand Central very well.” With two sites in Liverpool and one in Manchester, Mowgli will be opening in Grand Central in Birmingham in September this year, in the available unit opposite Tapas Revolution.
EVERYONE GOES STURR CRAZY AT JAMAICA 55
Legendary Liverpool and England footballer Daniel Sturridge had all eyes on him as he supported his mothers Sturr Crazy Kitchen stand at the Jamaica in the Square celebrations in Birmingham. Fans came from all over to get autographs on anything they had, from club shirts to food boxes from the kitchen itself. Liverpool was in full effect.!
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musical success and innovation with tenacity; creatively pushing the boundaries of commercial R&B and Hip Hop and ensuring a British twist is added to all of the tracks. Luca and Parmar met whilst working in a Chinese restaurant and discovered that they both shared a passion for urban tunes, as well as having a burning ambition to make music, which they achieved by fusing their styles under Fortune. Luca was playing the guitar from the age of 7 and his father nurtured his passion for music exposing him to folk and should before Luca started singing and playing blues. The natural progression was to-
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uca and Parmar have brought their musical talents together and formed Fortune, a British R&B and Hip Hop duo, who have announced the release of their EP ‘CHINATOWN’. This eclectic compilation of motivational and atmospheric tracks will take the listener to a new level, and is guaranteed to captivate both commercial and
wards R&B. Parmar was close to his uncle who exposed him to Hip Hop and R&B stalwarts from the likes of 2pac and Biggie Smalls to NWA and Erykah Badu; and the list extends. Fortune are pursuing a successful career in the industry with aspirations of worldwide recognition and hope to inspire younger generations of British artists. Influenced by both East Coast and West Side artists such as Dr Dre and Nas, Fortune have developed and channeled their style which comes through on ‘CHINATOWN’, with more contemporary artists from Canada and the UK as well as from the Atlanta scene. The Weekend, Skepta, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott have all been influential while Fortune have developed future classics including ‘FOLLO ME’ and ‘D.R.U.G.S’. Currently unsigned, Fortune are determined to follow their dreams and are sure to be destined for historical dynamism.
genre-specific audiences with its contemporary British urban vibe, creativity and heartfelt stimulating messages. ‘CHINATOWN’ will reach out to people with popular engaging tracks, which delight ones ears. From the melodic and inspirational ‘DREAMZ’ to the sexy groove of ‘LONELY’ and the motivational banger ‘MARQUEES”, Fortune have certainly pursued
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icardo Marinoni (aka Chozen) lights up the summer with his anthemic new video, ‘Name and Face.’ Chozen was inspired to make music after watching his cousin Neutrino PKA begin his musical career on pirate radio and release songs independently on white label as part of DJ and MC duo ‘Oxide and Neutrino,’ then achieve enormous success with the No1 single ‘Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty).’ His cousin’s journey motivated Chozen to follow his path and make quality music rather than following different, negative paths which surrounded him at
the time. ‘Name and Face’s’ raw, gritty video expresses both Chozen’s ambition and his prodigious talent. This talent has already been noted by a variety of tastemakers with NME Mag writing ‘if the world were looking for a new champion of punk spirit and speaker shredding street swagger, then ChozenOfficial may just be the man.’ Coming from South London, Chozen’s authentic, genuine sound, brings a fresh vibrancy to the UK scene, and incorporates a PRESS RELEASE cornucopia of influences ranging from classical, to Basement Jaxx to Wiley.
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Tygers of Pan Tang by Vivek Rajkhowa
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he Tygers of Pan Tang took time out to give us some backstory about the band and bring us up to date with what they’ve been up to.
What inspired the name? Musical influences?
“Our drummer at the time was big sci fi fantasy fan, and was reading Michael Moorcox’s fantasy book Stormbringer. “In the storyline, there is a principality called Pan Tang guarded by Tigers. Originally I had suggested Achille’s Heel, but then our drummer suggested Tygers of Pan Tang, and that blew my suggestion out of the water. “I had to sit down when I heard it, and thought that it was really amazing, so we went with that. “We’ve found that people remember part of the name if not the whole name as a result, so it’s been very helpful to us. “I was quite influenced by Elvis and early Rock n Roll, and with two older sisters I got turned onto Otis Redding, Little Richard and then later Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.”
What Inspired The Decision To Record Love Potion Number Nine?
“It came as a bit of a surprise to us actually. We were recording The Cage album in Marquis Studios in 1982, and our producer Peter Collins who was known for producing pop artists was producing the album was bouncing ideas around for the single, when we settled on Paris by Air, Peter’s manager who was also called Peter came bursting into the room and said. “‘I’ve got a great idea lads, you’re going to record Love Potion and it’s going to sell a million copies and it’s going to be great. Ain’t that a great idea?’ “We all sort of nodded and said yes and then he walked out and left. We recorded the song, it didn’t sell a million copies, but it did end up sounding good.”
Could to you talk me through the process of recording and writing the new album?
“We’ve all got home studios, I suppose everyone with a computer does now, but ours tend to be a bit more technical and old fashioned with a mixing desk
and everything. “Anyway, we were heading to a festival and we were trying to narrow down the songs we wanted to record. “We had about fifty songs, and our drummer Craig was there making a note of everything, and eventually we got it down to fifteen songs. “Then a few weeks later, ten new songs were written. So, it’s not like we’re stuck for song ideas, we’re all very prolific writers. “I also wanted to do a new cover song, and so I suggested we cover ‘Got The Music In Me’ and originally the guys didn’t quite get where I was coming from, when we jammed the first time. “But we came back a few months later and jammed it, they all saw where I was coming from before, so we got that down. “We got to recording the songs in Glass Studios, and we worked in Andy Taylor from Duran Duran’s studio as well but I felt as if there was something missing, so I spoke to our manager who spoke to the record company and then we sent a the entire catalogue of songs we’d recorded and sent them off to
this guy named Soren Anderson. “He’d never heard the songs before and he had all of these tracks to look at and sort out. I think the first mix he sent back was Blood Red Skies and it was incredible. So he did the rest of the album and it turned out really well.”
What’s your favourite song or album that you’ve recorded?
“Oh that’s a tough one. That’s like asking a Father who his favourite child is! Though I do have to say that when we play Suzie Smiled, there’s something about it that really gets the crowd going and is really fun to play. “We’ve added a section to it to update it for the 21st century. So yeah, I think that would have to be there.”
What plans have you got for the future?
“Well we’re currently rehearsing for a couple of shows we have in the next few weeks. Playing in Cambridge and Venice, and then we’re going to be heading to the studio to record a new album which we hope to have out next year.”
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BRUMFEST Proving the Ideal Platform
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s part of Jamaica’s 55th Anniversary of celebrations, the ‘Brumfest’ day-long family-friendly music festival had some of the Midlands’ finest performers providing endless entertainment and much vibrancy. Billed as one of Birmingham’s major music festivals showcasing the best of British new and upcoming artists, the presence of headline acts, which included the Street Cred Magazine founder, the celebrated multi award winning singer/songwriter, Mark Dwayne, Judy Emeline, Gospel Arts Productions Academy and many more, did there bit in order to fulfil
the event’s obligation. Based at the Laurel Road Community Sports Centre, in Handsworth, the performer’s spirits were up as hosts DJs Rena Sparks and Wayne Ire did their professional ‘bit’ to hype up a baying crowd. Caters to a vibrant multi-cultural UK, Birmingham is the UK second biggest city and it's time for Birmingham to have a major music festival. There are lots of good talented artists in Birmingham that need exposure and BRUMFEST proved the ideal platform as a launching pad for local talent, to play side-by-side with some of the city’s biggest names, making this ideal for all.
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Jamaica 55 Independence Celebrations @ Mango Lounge
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n the evening of the 2nd August 2017 a hundred and eleven patrons came to the regular monthly Wednesday MIC Fever which showcases talent from the community. It befittingly had a Jamaica’s 55th Independence Celebration theme and was taken to another level as each performer delivered to their fullest potential. The range of talent on display was truly amazing and as someone who appreciates the quality of the performing arts I have nothing but praise for all the performers. Noel Dexter the founder of the University Singers in Jamaica penned the folk song ‘If yuh lookin’ fi talent see it yah’ and that is an apt description of all the performers in the over two and a half hour fun filled show. The emcee as usual was Miss Culture Jam dressed in her Jamaican colours of black, green and gold whilst the venue was suitably bedecked with the Jamaican flag along with balloons with the same colour theme. It was a delightful evening of poetry, African drumming, cre-
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head of his sell out shows at The O2 Arena's Jamaica House in London and Boomtown Festival in Winchester, Punch Records teamed up with one of the most popular artists in the young conscious Reggae Revival movement ‘Jesse Royal’ . As part of his whistlestop PR tour he came to Birmingham for an exclusive Q&A with a select group of fans - we caught up with Jesse to discuss his journey so far.
As an introduction to the people that might not have heard your music yet, in your own words who is Jesse Royal?
Strong minded, strong willed, lover of music and respecter of all people - I really just want to make an impact while I'm here.
How did you first get involved in music? And who has influenced your style?
ative dancing, comedy skit and singing of the highest quality. This was ably backed by DJ Chicken George. The appreciative audience clapped, cheered and laughed and at times joined in dancing to some familiar beats of reggae and ska of which the latter took many back down memory lane. The smiles on people’s faces said it all as both regulars and first timers could be overheard saying repeatedly how much they en-
joyed the entire evening and how the atmosphere was wonderful. The Jamaica National Anthem was sung with gusto and pride as people stood to attention to belt out the words. To cap off a remarkable evening a specially made Jamaica Independence anniversary cake was cut and shared with all the patrons. It was indeed first class entertainment from the start to the end. Reviewer: Tony Kelly
My first introduction to music was through the church, my grandmother was a choir director at my local church, so I always used to go to choir practice. This developed my love and respect for music, it developed a spiritual respect for the music. It's more than just entertainment, music has always been something that is more than just a song to me, it’s a vibration, it's a frequency, it's something that is being sent out there. That's probably my heaviest influence. Growing up in Jamaica there was so many talented legends, from Ziggy Marley to Super Cat, Yellowman to Sizzla to even Otis Reading and Bruno Mars. We are really influenced by music, and whatever that is in its pure form we feel it. But then we are Jamaicans so the Raggamuffin and the Rock Steady and the Rub-a-dub and Dancehall music is also always going to be one of our influences.
What more do you think music businesses should be doing to nurture new & emerging talent?
I believe the industry owes it to generation next, it's always important to invest in the generations to come. But also at the same time the current situation has developed a level of independence in artists, that has sparked a different level of creativity. We have had to figure it out and do it on our own and find a way to make it work. We are in a generation now where less spoon fed music that is being accepted and it's more real art. It's a two sided coin, they should invest time, facilities and fair trade, so everyone has a chance.
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But I don't want them to get too involved and make it too easy, there still has to be some filtration process, it has to be the people that really want to do this and stick to it. Those people now will find ways and means to figure it out and develop new strategies and new approaches and new marketing plans and new platforms to introduce their art, which is also necessary for the advancement of mankind...not just for the music industry. We need to continue thinking and not just have everything laid out for us.
This evening you’ll be taking part in a Punch Records Q&A with some of your fans. Why is connecting with fans so important to you?
It's important because we are all in the same boat you know, we all face the same struggles and have the same questions and the things that are happening affect us all.
On a deeper level for me it is imperative that we as a nation start reasoning, start talking, start talking about solutions versus complaining about all the woes that have been done to us. For me it's necessary to see where our heads are at, knock heads, brain storm, develop new ideas and also for me it's exciting to learn, cus I dont know it all. Sometimes it's good to reason and hear what goes through other people's minds and see where that fits in in the bigger puzzle. We always have to remain connected to people because we don't make music for aliens we make music for people so always have to stay connected.
You've performed in a range of different countries, is there anywhere that stands out as your favorite place to perform?
That's a very hard one, you see I really have to think about it because every show has its own energy and such a unique vibration. I did really enjoy Brazil, Brazil is a really lovely audience you know. Yes probably one of my favourite shows was in Rio.
With shows coming up at O2 and Boomtown you’ll be reaching even wider UK audiences, do you notice a difference between fans/shows in the UK to other countries?
The UK to me is the Mecca in terms of sound. I've always had a deep respect for the music that comes out of the UK and the taste makers and the youts dem.
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n o i t a vers l a y o R e s s e Even in the time I've been here I've been hearing some new song that really interest me. For me to be able to connect with people here is really exciting to me. As I’ve said everywhere has its own energy but london has a special vibe, because when they get you the world gets you, and some of the greatest artists to me are coming out of the UK.
What do you think of the UK music scene at the moment, Is there a British artist or producer you would like to collaborate with?
A lot of them, J Hus is bad you know what I mean, and there's a whole heap of other musicians and artists and ting. I heard a nice production from Toddler T recently, there's a lot of great people here so I don't want to throw out too many names and be specific because I’m down to work and be creative.
I’d like to know a little more about your upcoming album ‘Lily of da valley’, where did you get the title? What's the message behind this album?
The title came from reasoning, it was a concept that was in my mind as a young child, because it was a hymn that resonated with me on a different level. It was always in the back of my head like “I think this is what I want to call my first album”. Then when we started creating the songs, the title took on even more life and the songs started to sound like ‘Lily of da valley’. Then on a deeper level with the reference to Christ from back in the day coming for the humble and the meek, our approach to this first project is getting to our people and getting to everyone. There are songs of love that are
really only about love and making love, there are songs giving thanks for love and there are songs about standing up against injustice and there are songs about remaining faithful because jah know your name. The more the songs formed the more the concept of ‘Lily of da valley’ took on even more life.
Where do you get your inspiration from when creating new music?
From everything you know. It may be something I see, it may be something I hear, it may be a book I read, it may be a comment someone makes, it may be a situation that's happening. We try to put everything in music that's how we channel our energy. We really make music from everything, everything is a song.
You have been linked heavily with the term ‘reggae revival’, is this something that you identify with?
People always put labels on things because everyone wants to label something. The world hates
what they don't understand. I really have no problem with anything as long as you understand that we are on a mission. The mission is to enlighten our generation, awaken our youts and develop a seed of consciousness in a society where we can reclaim morality, and not only morality but but also understand our worth, understand our positions on the battlefield and understand that we will be in the positions of power soon and very soon. It's about time we changed the course of earth where certain things go on. You can call it what you want to call it but it's really a moment of youts; who sing, who get books, who are coming up with new cuisines, people who are changing what people thought things were. So it's not just about songs it's a whole generational shift going on right now that is honestly a beautiful thing to be a part of. So if you ask me it’s a ‘Revival’ not just a ‘Reggae revival’, there's a revival going on around the world and the power of love is creeping in.
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ozart’s popular work with its famous Queen of the Night aria delivers a magical adventure through mysticism, enchantment, love and trickery – with some wonderfully humorous moments – through an extraordinary blend of comedy, philosophical seriousness and sheer magic. The Magic Flute follows the handsome, young prince Tamino as he sets out to rescue the beautiful Pamina at the request of The
Queen of the Night. With only his magic flute and cheerful companion Papageno to help him, Tamino sets out, and soon finds himself on a quest searching for love, enlightenment and wisdom. The Royal Opera’s production of The Magic Flute opens the Live Cinema Season 2017/18 on Wednesday 20 September at 7.15pm. Set designer, John Macfarlane brings Mozart’s magical opera to life in his designs, from the panoramic night sky to the dancing animals summoned by Tamino’s
flute and the incredible flying machine of the Three Boys. This timeless classic provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy a cherished opera, for newcomers and Royal Opera regulars alike. An encore screening will take place on Sunday 24 September at 2pm. The next production in the 2017/18 ROH Live Cinema Season is Puccini’s beloved opera La bohème on Tuesday 3 October at 7.15pm.
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Ackee Tree Still Standing Firm
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hey come and they go, on the great metropolis that is Slade Road, but, as long as the food is of the highest, uniquely delicious standards it sets out to be, then Ackee Tree Cuisine Caribbean Takeaway will remain supreme in the world of diners and takeaways. Up against a plethora of likewise businesses – of varying cultural tastes – on the ever-busy thoroughfare, in Erdington, in Birmingham, after 7-years still standing supreme, you still have to go far and wide to get anywhere near equalling this particular eatery. Proprietor, Everton ‘Bubbles’ Taylor remains on top of his game, in this field and, with the constant stream of customers there-and always growing-it’s recommended that you too treat your tastes buds to some of the best food you are unlikely to find elsewhere. From his succulently sweet-tasting rice & peas and jerk chicken – a customer favourite – ackee
& salt fish, salmon, or escoveitched, washed down with his special blend of Guinness punch, or ‘sexy,’ once you’ve been there, you’ll be a regular for ever. “After all these years I’m still
passionate about my food,” said the ever-energenic Taylor. “The reason I’m still here, whilst others fall, is that everything at Ackee Tree Cuisine is geared around great taste and friendly customer service. Once you keep those at the highest standard, you’ll always go a long way. That’s why no-one can doubt my food.” “The food at Ackee Tree is fantastic,” one customer endorses. “I come from all the way from Tamworth, in Staffordshire, and am never disappointed. The service is with a smile and now I make sure I get my Caribbean food from there as often as possible.” “Big respect to Caribbean food,” says Bubbles. “And ‘Big Respect’ to people like the legendary Bing who set the bench-mark for great food from the islands for as long as he has. His longevity is proof that there’s a great ‘want’ out there, as I am proving here.”
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his was an extra special day of celebration, marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary Jamaican icon, Marcus Garvey, with the TingA-Ling project, in conjunction with venue hosts, Parkland Banqueting Suite, staging the annual ‘Marcus Garvey Awareness Day,’ with education programmes, lectures, music and spoken word artists providing the narrative for a day of expression. Ting-A-Ling owner and Marcus Garvey Day co-ordinator, Kirk Jackson, called it as: “A day to truly honour one of our greatest heroes,” and “an ideal opportunity to enhance his hero status, as well as educating those who seek to learn more about him.” Guests, in Birmingham, including; radio presenter and DJ Ganga Lee, Pharaoh Jack, Gabbidon, Shuka and much more, enhanced the day-long acknowledgment of the impact made by one of the
country’s most iconic figures, with inspirational music and lectures that kept the ‘father of the nation’ up-front and prominent in people’s mind. Founder of the Black Star Line shipping and passenger line which promoted the return of the African Diaspora to their ancestral land, as well as being a leading proponent of Black self-sufficiency and nationalism, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, leader of the mass Pan-Africanism movement, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League and has attracted large followings up to this, a 100 years since he first blessed this Earth.
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r Capone-E hails from the West Coast of LA, and was raised in LA. He has had massive collaborations with the likes of Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista, basically everybody in the music Industry, and lately has collaborated with Fresh Montana. “I started from the streets, especially in the 80’s and 90’s, raised in the hood, lots of gang culture growing up, our only inspirations and role models were rappers, like Easy-E, Tupac, Ice Cube, all those guys were our inspiration. “Lots of homies got locked up or dying, and when NWA came it was a breath of fresh air, and it was like hey you can actually do something, and music was a hobby for me so it worked out perfect.” Although Mr Capone-E has worked really hard since getting into the industry, he say he was lucky at the beginning as “One day I got heard by somebody, next I’m in the studio and it went from there. No schooling for me, it was real, music came to me real.” “I represented my side of the tracks, and my music was hitting hard on the West Coast with the really street feel, and even the radio stations started playing me, and my tracks were charting higher than the 50 Cent tracks at the time, and getting more requests.” explained Mr Capone-E. “It was such a big hype that guys like Snoop Dogg reached out, saying we see what you’re doing, we want to work with you. “Took Snoop Dogg to India and did a track with Jazzy B for the
India market called Most Wanted, and now I’m working with Roach Killa on this new track. “He told me his story, he’s from Toronto, living in the UK now, understands the rap scene and the Asian market, so I sent him a track, and he blessed me with a nice hook, so it was nothing but love and respect right there.” Being described as a Desi Hip Hop artist and being part of the Desi Hip Hip movement, Mr Capone-E is very proud of what is happening in the scene right now. “It’s great seeing the Desi Hip Hop scene growing daily, and they need a face and someone to carry the torch, and I’d say I’m very
much part of the movement now. “I’m looking at guys like Drake that would be great to collab with in the future, but it’s wherever destiny puts me.” As for any up and coming rappers, singers or musicians, Mr-Capone-E had some very strong words for anyone trying to crack the music business. If you’re trying to get into music, whatever you do you need to put 130% into it, you’ve got to go over the limits, extra hours, 10 times harder. Once you do that you have opportunities and you have a chance. Put your mind to it and you can do it.
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Agony Aunt
A Rose Between Thorns
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am about to move to a new college in September to continue with my studies, but I don’t know anyone at the college and it’s really worrying me that I will be that loner kid sat by themselves for the next few years. I’m a very shy person naturally, and I don’t make friends easily, although the ones I do make are some of the best friendships I have. I chose to change colleges because it is the right thing to do for my education, rather than dropping out or continuing where I was, as although I had friends, I was frustrated by the teachers and the subjects. What should I do? I’m getting panic attacks just thinking about the first day, and even getting all of my thoughts down in this letter to you I can feel my anxiety rising. Please help, I’m not sure what I can do. ~Daisy, Sutton Coldfield Dear Daisy, Thank you for your letter, and I can completely sympathise with your situation. One of my best friends I met at secondary school. They had come to the school, like you, to better their education and not stick to the local comprehensive like their friends had. They came in looking very sheepish, but within a few minutes they had been approached by a couple of groups from the class, and immediately felt at home with a new bunch of friends. Taking a big leap like you have is a very brave thing to do, especially as you’re doing it for all the right reasons. I wish you all the best at your new college, and in all your endeavours this year. Don’t forget you can contact me by emailing your queries in to rose@thephoenixnewspaper.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
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welve years after the tragic death of their daughter, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and a group of young girls from a local Catholic orphanage into their home, where they soon become the target of a malevolent presence that resides within. I'm 2013, James Wan made a little throwback horror filmed called The Conjuring which took the world by storm, cementing itself as one of the best horror movies of recent times. Due to the nature of the story and characters, Wan and the studio clearly saw franchise potential, leading to the conception of the "Conjuring Universe" - a set of sequels and prequels that are all linked to each other in one way or another. Now, this got off to a rocky start in 2014 with the release of Annabelle, a film that left a bad taste in the mouths of both critics and audiences alike. So, when a follow-up to Annabelle was announced, audiences were left bemused. Nobody asked for it. Nobody wanted it. However, they have defied all expectations and delivered a mature, patient, slow-burning and deeply effective horror movie. David F. Sandberg, director of 2016's Lights Out, has remained in the realm of horror to take on this prequel and he does a phenomenal job, ridding himself of some of the things he did wrong with Lights Out and showing admirable growth as a filmmaker. With Lights Out, Sandberg showed his hand far too early, unveiling the threat in the opening minutes and showing it consistently throughout the movie until all sense of threat and dread was drained from the screen. With Annabelle: Creation, Sandberg restrains himself and keeps the true threat under wraps for the majority of the runtime, introducing us to paranormal events that escalate slowly, from indecipherable noises and doors opening by themselves, to fully fledged visceral horror during the finale.
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ANNABELLE: CreatioN The pacing of this film is fantastic and is everything a good paranormal horror should be; story and character first, horror later, as these horrifying events are far more effective when the audience actually cares about the people they’re happening to. Unfortunately, but understandably, Sandberg does revert to his
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old ways towards the end of the movie, by giving us several brief but revealing glimpses at the true threat and, sadly, they fall a little short. Horror is a genre comprised of countless sub genres and with some of those sub genres, particularly those of the paranormal variety like this one, less is more and
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what we do not see is often a lot scarier than what we do and the brief glimpses we do get of the true evil fall a little flat because they feel so out of place with the rest of the movie. However, they are indeed very brief and the build up is so expertly handed that it's easily forgivable and does not affect the
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overall experience too much. In fact, I'm sure some viewers may find the big reveal terrifying, but for others, it'll take them out of what is an otherwise relatively believable and grounded tale. Maxime Alexandre, a cinematographer with ample experience within the world of horror, having worked on films such as The Hills Have Eyes, The Crazies, Maniac and The Other Side of the Door, lends his talents to Annabelle: Creation and captures Sandberg's vision wonderfully and Annabelle: Creation looks gorgeous. The images are crisp, clear and vibrant during the day, capturing the suffocating heat of the location, yet cold and overwhelming during the night scenes, with deep shadows that do a fantastic job of hiding whatever horrors may lurk in the darkness, resulting in some of the best, most intense scenes in the film. The cast are fantastic, which is all the more impressive considering the majority of the film is carried by a group of very young, relatively inexperienced actresses. They all come together to create a predominately likeable, very believable group of young women with distinct personalities. Lulu Wilson and Talitha Bateman in particular are wonderful. They play best friends Linda and Janice, who are at the heart of the story throughout and act as the catalyst for the paranormal activity that commences. The range of emotions they are able to show at such a young age is deeply impressive and if they continue on this trajectory, they both have excellent careers ahead of them. Annabelle: Creation is head and shoulders above David F. Sandberg's previous directorial outing, Lights Out. It's patience is something to be admired, as it isn't afraid to make us wait for the thrill of the fright, and giving us time to mingle with these characters allows us to care for them, so when the scares do begin, they are amplified because of our own investment in these people and their plight. Annabelle: Creation is a step in the right direction for David F. Sandberg as a filmmaker and an excellent addition to the wider universe being established around James Wan's The Conjuring.
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uartz are a heavy metal band that formed in the heartlands of Heavy Metal, Birmingham, in 1974. Their mixture of Black Sabbath heaviness with gritty lyrics soon earned them a place in the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Their debut album was released in 1977 and earned a fair bit of critical acclaim as did their second album 1980’s ‘Stand up and Fight’ both of which could be argued to have set the standard for doom and grunge metal that followed. ‘Fear No Evil’ is the band’s fifth album, and their second since reforming in 1996. The album cover displays what appears to be a burning town with zombies on the loose, an apt cover, considering the album title. The title track is the first song on the record, with its haunting intro, which moves into a dark galloping riff, the band couldn’t have chosen a better song to open up with. The lyrics portray quite a dark and foreboding image for the listener and perhaps throw up one or two suggestions about lessons for life, the solo that follows really suits the song and conveys the right sense of hope and despair that is present throughout the track. Song number 2 is ‘Rock Bottom’ sung by guitarist Geoff Nichols who unfortunately passed away after the album was recorded. The song has a lot of swagger to it, a definitive rocker, with echoes of UFO in the music and lyrical content. Song number three is the slower, moodier and foreboding ‘Stalker’. The lyrics portray the title very well, the protagonist wants someone, stalks them and eventually offs them. the music goes
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Quartz: Fear No Evil from heavy, to down right doom laden as the song progresses. Echoes of early Black Sabbath are present throughout the song, especially as the song builds toward a crescendo. ‘Dangerous Game’ is another Geoff Nicholas vocal lead, and this one has a biting riff that really hits home the point the lyrics make about women and the games they play, another potential live gem. ‘Born to Rock the Nation’ is sung by main vocalist David Garner and as the intensity shows this is about rock and roll rebellion in its purist form, playing live and having a great time regardless of what others might say. The speed of the song suggests a definite live classic. The final third of the album has
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some absolute stand out songs. ‘Riot In The City’ builds up with harmonised guitars, showing the darkness and desolation surrounding the lyrics, a build up starts with syncopated rhythm guitars, before the breakdown sees sludge metal out in full force, a return to the galloping riffage of before returns and all the while David Garner howls against the state the of world the wrongs permeating within it, this must be played live! ‘Scream At The Devil’ is a Geoff Nichols vocal lead, marching riffs and drums show case the anger Nichols has at the world, at a woman and at the devil, the temptation present within the world. A great way to finish an album. This truly is a great album by a great band.
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ed by multi award winning musician Soweto Kinch, ‘The Flyover Show,’ brought an arry of world renowned acts right into the heart of Birmingham. The one-day festival of music, art and dance, returned, beneath the Hockley Flyover, with acts like Jurassic 5 MC, Akil, soul singer Bee Bakera, jazz ensemble Nerija and drummer and singer Deodato Siquir from Mozambique, with Ghetto Priest, Robbie Levi and Aleighcia Scott also bringing traffic to a stand-still. The free music festival was tied together by internationally renowned super-star, Soweto himself.
Global superstar Jason Derulo is bigger than ever before and has announced details of his second UK arena tour which takes place next March. Seven shows form the UK leg of his world tour which will see him take the stage at Genting Arena, Birmingham on 24th March 2018. In the UK, Jason Derulo has topped the charts with four #1 smash hit singles in the shape of ‘In My Head’, ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’, ‘Talk Dirty’ and ‘Want To Want Me’. Over the course of his career to date, Jason Derulo went from writing songs for Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Diddy, Sean Kingston and others, to selling 50 million singles worldwide.
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TEEN FLAIR
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elcome to another edition of Teen Flair! I am sure you’re all aware that Instagram is one of the most highly used social media app. A young boy aged 19, dropped out of college to run a banter page and now he is in 40% tax bracket. You might know the name ‘imjustbait’. It’s a page that contains funny videos, whilst using his platform to promote important affairs such as voting. Consequently, he continues to promote a variety of events that are happening worldwide. Now I understand how it can feel to get low grades, and even bad behaviour can lead to you dropping out of school or being kicked out or overall just feeling very demotivated. In addition to this, I just
want to encourage you that it is possible to make your own hustle online. Something my father always taught me is that ‘use the technology that we are blessed with today’... such as youtube, which you can learn (FOR FREE!) I advise you to discover your talent, or just something you love, and strive to commit to it! I actually learnt coding at the age of 12, due to YouTube! A shout out for those of you who received your results on Thursday 24th of August - I want you to to remember whatever results you get, September is a fresh start! Whether you’re going back to the same college/sixth form or maybe you did not get into the university you wanted, just remember your journey does not end there!
Poetry Jam is moving! Catch all the incredible performances at 200 Degrees, Colmore Row, Birmingham on September
If you wake up and you’re still breathing that means you’ve made it already! Now go out there and continue to work towards your dream goal.
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n the past few weeks many have received their ‘A’ level results, we’ve finally had some time off school, college or university. Here are some of the pressures facing a young boy who will be attending university in September.
What peer pressure did you face before you received your letter of acceptance to university?
Peer pressure, arguably, is one of the biggest factors that affects the success of a young person within education. Peer pressure usually comes in the form of a friend asking (sometimes demanding) that you come somewhere that’s usually irrelevant in contrast to attending Revision.
Did you attend revision?
I studied more in school, then I did in college. And although missing a couple of revision sessions may be seen, by some young people, as “not that deep!” that can have devastating effects on the final grade you receive for that course.
What advice would you give to young people?
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the importance of revision, but our desire to fit in or ‘not to miss out’ usually wins the duel with the more smarter option. It’s not an easy ride but it’s worth it. Matthew, age 18, Birmingham
So, which is better university or apprenticeship?
There have been many comments on which is more valuable at the end of those 3 years, here are a few of them! 1)“My “apprenticeship scheme” was offered by 3AAA and I beg you to not go with them. They had zero interest in their students, they only cared
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about their turn-around and getting their bonuses.” 2)“Apprenticeships are worth it, just choose wisely. They offer 1. Stand Out Experience 2. Wages £ 3. It will get you into the path you want quicker and more efficiently.” 3) “University education teaches you to think, to be smarter in the decisions that you make. This can improve all aspects of your life professionally, socially and personally.” What do you think? Tweet your thoughts with the hashtag #Teamflair
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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KEEP IN TOUCH As we are all aware there is power in social media, I will be using these networking sites, to promote this newspaper page, and #TEAMFLAIR which will not only advertise, but will promote what to look forward to in the newspaper. I’m not only hoping to create just another column, but a movement, for young people of all races. Young people will also have the opportunity to see what jobs are hiring; jobs create independence and not only jobs but free online educational courses, that young people could access.
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ritish firm Ariel is poised to unveil what it believes will be the fastest-accelerating and most advanced supercar in history, a 1200bhp, fourwheel-drive electric two-seater with a revolutionary turbine range extender powertrain. The vehicle, codenamed the P40, will be capable of 0-100mph in just 3.8sec, and is scheduled for production in 2020. The chassis and powertrain of “tomorrow’s supercar today”, as Ariel puts it, is the result of a three-partner, three-year project supported by the government and will be revealed later this month at the Cenex Low-Carbon Vehicle (LCV) show at Millbrook Proving Ground. Built on an aluminium monocoque chassis, the new Ariel is expected to weigh around 1600kg and to be clad with carbonfibre body panels, although the exterior shape is still in development. The P40 is powered by four separate electric motors, each producing 295bhp. Each is fed from a centrally mounted, 42kWh liquid-cooled battery mounted at the car’s base. Ariel boss Simon Saunders said: “We
Lets keep UK Roads Among The Safest In Europe The prospect of heavy goods vehicles travelling on motorways, operating through wireless technology, looks set to become a reality thanks to £8.1m government funding for trials. The system, “platooning”, will see up to three heavy goods vehicles, travelling in convoy, being controlled by the lead vehicle. However, every truck in the platoon will have a driver ready to take control should the need arise.
Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “Of course we welcome improvements to the way the road freight industry works and we understand the benefits that such a mode of operation would bring. “However,” he continued, “currently the focus seems to be on the technology behind the system. Safety has to come first and it cannot be compromised. It is crucial that this element of the concept gets the highest priority.” The RHA will be following the trials very carefully and will be making its views heard on the consultation that follows.
built an electric Atom more than 10 years ago,” he said, “but the technology at the time meant it was more expensive and slightly slower. It wasn’t a business proposition, but it’s different now. “And because people expect Ariels to have great acceleration, we’ve got to go for the very top of the market. We’re not interested in some ‘tried and did well’ category.” Saunders’ view of the future is all the more impressive because he is currently sitting on a 14-month waiting list for his Atom sports car, Nomad off-roader and Ace motorcycle. He plans to keep making and updating these staple Ariel models “for decades to come” but sees electrification as the future. The new Ariel, whose official name is still to be revealed, is the spectacular result of a three-company co-operative project called Hipercar - an acronym for High-Performance Carbon Reduction - and backed by a £2 million grant from Innovate UK, the government technology agency. The production-ready car will be finished in 2019. At that stage grant assistance will stop but work will continue. Saunders wants to be selling P40s from his new factory in Somerset in 2020.
Demand for British Built Premium Vehicles in India
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K car exports to India have grown almost 11-fold in the past seven years, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT). In 2016, Indian motorists bought 3,372 British-built cars, up from 309 in 2009. Demand rose 15.8% compared with 2015, lifting India from 10th to eighth place in the UK’s Asia export markets. Car production achieved a 17-year high in 2016, with1,722,698 vehicles rolled off production lines - the highest output since 1999. In addition, more cars are now being exported from Britain than ever before, the result of investment into world-class production facilities, cutting-edge design and technology, and one of Europe’s most highly skilled and productive workforces. Domestic demand for UK built cars also grew last year, up 2.4%, and the UK remains the second largest car market in Europe, after Germany. One in seven new cars registered by UK buyers is now made in Britain, up from one in eight three years ago. Meanwhile, last year Indian-built models accounted for 31,535 new car registrations in the UK, an uplift of more than
12.6% on 2015. Asia is now the third biggest export market for British built cars, after Europe and America, accounting for 13.4% of sales. Key to the UK sector’s success has been meeting this demand with a ‘shift to premium.’ Ten new car models began production in the UK last year, nine of them from premium brands, helping to make the UK the second biggest producer of premium cars in Europe, after Germany, and the EU’s third biggest car producer. SMMT Director of Communications and International, Tamzen Isacsson, said: “Growing prosperity in Asian markets in recent years has seen a surge in demand for premium cars, even despite high import duties in many countries. As a car market, India really understands British brands, and thanks to its engineering excellence and highly skilled workforce, the UK has a rich heritage of producing the highest quality, globally competitive premium vehicles. India and the UK have a great history of collaboration in the automotive sector and it is essential we secure a mutually beneficial trade relationship in the future.”
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or Septembers issue I would like to introduce you to an amazingly talented man that I have known for 6 years. He has shown true grit, determination and an inspiration to many his name is JUNIOR DOUGLAS. I first met JD (as we call him) when I went for an audition arranged by his friend when I was 15 years old. This was held at The Caribbean Scene Restaurant in Stratford East London. He was looking for someone with a strong voice to join his already talented cast of the The JA Story musical edutainment. JD is the proud producer and Writer and is well known for his historical stage productions and accreditation. He is not only the Composer and director of JA Story – The History of Jamaica Musical which may I add toured and shown nationwide but he is the script writer and co-producer of the hugely popular Black Heroes In the Hall of Fame. In 2012 he was the Artistic Producer of Birmingham’s City 50th Jamaica Independence celebrations, in association with the Jamaica’s Amateur Athletics Association, and the Association of Jamaica National (Birmingham). It was for me an honour to be part of this event where at one point I was on stage singing with the Jamaican Athletic team who were standing behind me in Birmingham. I ask JD to name a few of the roles that he himself has played and he recalls working for the Nubian Jak Foundation, he has dramatized
taking a community Play to a professional show and transferring the show to the Hackney Empire and then after to the West End (Charing Cross Theatre), and then producing five Nationwide tours in six years then co producing the show overseas, in America and Jamaica at the Ward Theatre. Meanwhile In Barnet he initiated the Borough’s First National Music Day celebration, Increasing the attendance of the flag ship Library lectures. He was consulted by Tony Howard the Lead Investigator of Warwick University’s three year Black and Asian Actors in Shakespeare. See photo of my engagement with An-
Samuel Coleridge Taylor – Remembered, and Swing Time at the Palace. Other plays include Reet PetiteThe Jackie Wilson Story, Toussaint and the Life of Muhammad Ali. Educated mainly in the UK JD gained ‘O’ Levels in English, Physics, Geography and Commerce. ‘A’ Levels in Law, Government and Politics and Economics and a Bsc Degree Econs with Hons at University College Cardiff. JD is a man of many talents and put to good use his qualifications for not only his own journey but for others giving a helping hand in anyway possible. JD also has some of his Published works which includes Caribbean
Man’s Blues and Paul Robeson A Tribute. He recalls that in 2014 he launched his Lecture Talk Unsung but Not Forgotten Heroes (the story of Black and Asian Soldiers in the First World War) at the House of Commons, these books are best sellers. JD has been involved in the Arts and Cultural field for well over twenty years and for more than three different London Local Authorities, as well as the Private sector. He has worked in the post of Drama Officer at the Arts Council of England responsible for Administrative, Financial and Artistic vision of 16 National Theatre Companies. The Theatres included Watford Palace Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Ipswich Woolsey, Newcastle and Nottingham Playhouse and for four years was the Arts Officer for Charlton Football Club when they were in Premiership. He has produced shows at many leading venues including the Queen Elizabeth and Halls on the South Bank. He is Co Producer/Writer and Board member of Heroes International Theatre Production company. He is an Economic Graduate and an international Producer who has staged productions in England, America and Jamaica to name a few. As well as having worked for the Arts Council of England He has also lectured at Wandsworth Adult Education Institute. He is also a Cultural Ambassador and is credited of conceiving the idea of the Shakespeare Globe Theatre production of King Lear, touring St. Lucia in 2013. He was part of the touring party that went to St. Lucia. Moreover he was given the task by the Shakespeare Globe Theatre of approaching and engaging Derek Walcott in staging Omeros as a stage play. The event was successfully staged at the Lake side Theatre in Colchester and at the Globe, in London in June 2014, starring Joseph Marcell. One of his Successes was fully
drew Lloyd Webber when I was the Association Producer of Wag The Musical. Many people believed that the incredibly authentic facts from the production of the JA STORY was written by a Jamaican but JD is from St. Lucia WI. His interest in histor-
ical facts is without doubt a tribute and mark of respect to this man JD DOUGLAS. JD a former pupil of the Methodist Primary School and the Seven Days Academy in St Lucia. He maintains ‘I am a St. Lucian and where ever I go in the world, I try never to forget where I spent some of my happiest memories… playing with friends from Lance Road.’ JD has lived in England for over thirty years but I am sure JD, that you have many happy memories here in the UK also as I recall over the 6 years I have known you, we have had plenty of amazing unforgettable memories. I thank you for allowing me and the many other young people to grow in acting and their other careers as well as protecting me in your safe circles. I must mention before I run out of space that on the 7th October 2017 at the Mid Kent College the production of BLACK HEROES OF KENT will open and I cannot wait to see it so Book early! E:Mail juniornoahdouglas@hotmail.co.uk
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