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INSOMNIA & THE CITY Can’t get no sleep? Here’s where to go

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EDITOR’S LETTER We all know London is a city that never sleeps, but did you realise you can join an all-night bat hunt or an adult’s bedtime story party? Well, now you do – turn to P14 to find out more. If, however, you want to make the most of these sunshine-filled days, on P10 you’ll find our pick of the best pub beers gardens – definitely worth drinking to. For something a little further from home, see P70 for our essential guide to Morocco. Happy travels! CAROL DRIVER

70 Arabian adventure: Learn surfing in Morocco

55 TRAVEL

56 What type of camper are you?

55 Global Vision 56 COOL CAMPING: Our expert reveals the best spots in Scotland 58 Late Deals 61 TNTT Weekender: Bruges 62 Hotshots 64 BEAUTIFUL BRITTANY: Seafood, surf and paddle-boarding in France 66 Travel Tips 67 Travel News 68 On The Road 69 Top Five 70 ROCK THE KASBAH!: TNT’s 10 top tips for a Moroccan adventure

36 NEWS & SPORT

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36 World news 38 GANGS OF LONDON: Former members discuss gangland life 41 Our view: ‘Scary’ X Factor judge 42 Sport: Best of the week 45 Sport view: Match fixing 46 ENGLAND AGAINST THE REST: Will the Exiles beat the Brits?

102 Freight 108 Classifieds 113 Accomodation

5 LONDON 8 London Life 10 ALFRESCO FUN: A guide to London’s best beer gardens 12 Food & Drink 16 Spotted 18 Silly Buggers

21 ENTERTAINMENT 21 Celebrity News 22 TNT Life 23 Look Who’s Talking: Johnny Scratchley 24 Cinema 25 Culture

26 MUSIC & CLUBS 26 Music 28 IN THE PINK: We chat to Australian Pink Floyd’s Jason Sawford 32 Music Listings 34 Clubbing Listings 35 Clubbing

10 Cheers! A guide to outdoor drinking

49 CAREERS & MONEY 49 Careers 50 FEEL THE FORCE: Join the Met Police as a special constable 52 Money

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TO TRAVEL OR NOT TO TRAVEL That is the question I have floating in my head. With terrorist alerts set on high, Heathrow welcoming more high-profile dignitaries and celebrities than a highclass hooker with free champers and a doomsday ash cloud stopping all flights in its wake, I don’t know if it is safe (or worth it) to take advantage of weekends to head abroad. Actually, the above won’t stop me booking that last-

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PREVIEW : KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS At 30 metres above Kensington High Street, The Roof Gardens is an oasis of a venue. The 1.5-acre verdant masterpiece boasts jaw-droppingly beautiful gardens with fully grown oak and fruit trees and a flowing stream stocked with fish. It’s also home to Bill, Ben, Splosh and Pecks – four resident flamingos. This week, the unique venue is celebrating its 30th year as one of the top clubs in the capital. As a thank you for three decades of support, the nice bosses are offering a very special club night on

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Friday. The Eighties-themed extravaganza will feature some of the venue’s top resident DJs playing their favourite anthems from the past 30 years. There’ll also be a firework display from the Spanish Garden, with the stunning backdrop of top landmarks. As if this isn’t enough, every guest will be treated to a free drink on entry to get them in the spirit of celebrating. Definitely worth a call to get on the guestlist. CAROL DRIVER

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WHAT’S ON Tom Sturrock PICKS THE BEST OF LONDON THIS WEEK

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TROOPING THE COLOUR FREE WHAT: It’s one of London’s most spectacular royal traditions, with members of the infantry doing a whole range of fancy military manoeuvres to impress the watching monarch. Fortunately, it’s possible to enjoy all the pomp and ceremony without properly knowing what it’s all about. WHEN: June 11 DO IT BECAUSE: That whole stretch from the Mall down to Green Park comes alive with the trappings of tradition. You might feel a twinge of patriotism – even if you’re not British.

» Horse Guards Parade, Horse Guards, SW1A 2AX Charing Cross (royal.gov.uk).

BFI: A top afternoon

Capital idea: British Film Institute The BFI Southbank may look as imposing as the British Museum or the National Gallery but, in its own way, casts just as long a shadow. For anyone new to these shores – or even long-term residents who remain curious – the BFI archives are an unimaginably rich resource of old films that record the way this country has changed. Whether you’re interested in how Britain looked during the wars or how they dressed in the 1960s, you’re sure to find

some priceless footage here. And it’s not like you have to go rummaging around a dusty attic – it’s all electronic and easy to use. They make for a fascinating afternoon and you can easily spend several hours immersed in them. They also stage incredible foreign film showcases – great for lapsed cinema studies majors. TS

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of a battering, though, in 2005, when he declared that the iPod would be “dead, finished, gone, kaput” by the following Christmas. That didn’t quite work out.

Sugar also made a foray into pro football, buying Tottenham Hotspur in 1991 – he was unpopular with fans because he insisted on running the club as a business and Spurs failed to register a topsix finish in the league during his time as chairman. During his 10 years at Spurs, Sugar appointed seven managers. Of his unpopular decision to sack Terry Venables in 1993, Sugar later said “I felt as though I’d killed Bambi”. TS

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They don’t fly and they’re not brothers but this bizarre Vaudeville troupe have developed a cult following after wowing audiences in New York. Juggling meat cleavers never fails to impress.

Anyone can submit works of art – sculptures, paintings, photography – ensuring this open exhibition contains all sorts of weird bits and bobs. And it’s an amazing building.

» Vaudeville Theatre, 404 The Strand, WC2R 0NH Charing Cross (fkb.com). Jun 9-Sep 10

» Royal Academy of Arts, W1J OBD Piccadilly Circus (royal academy.org.uk). Jun 7-Aug 14

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JEWELEAST FREE An all-out blingfest and an absolute treat for budding jewellery designers or anyone in the market for a present. Everything from cheap and cheerful to vintage and snazzier contemporary pieces.

» Old Spitalfields Market, Liverpool Street E1 6DT (visitspitalfields.com). Jun 6-12

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London’s best beer gardens ... Summer’s going to be a scorcher, so you’d better make the most of it. Here, TNT selects the top city spots for alfresco drinking WORDS ALISON GRINTER Cheers!

ondon summers are so brief that you’ve got to wring every last bit of enjoyment out of them. That means seeking out a large, leafy beer garden where you can combine two very British past-times: drinking and getting sunburnt. Here’s our guide to some of the best pub gardens in town ...

uNorth THE ALBION With wisteria vines and willow trees the Albion’s beer garden is one of the prettiest around. In the summer months this award-winning pub’s specially designed barbeque offers

a wide range of meat, fish and vegetables cooked fresh on the grill. » 10 Thornhill Rd, N1 1HW Angel (020 7607 7450; the-albion.co.uk)

THE ENGINEER Nestled in the pretty Primrose Hill, and only a stone’s throw from Camden Town, The Engineer boasts a lovely walled garden where discerning drinkers can enjoy the pub’s seasonal food, boutique spirits, hand-crafted wines and “proper” beers. It’s also a good place for celeb spotting.

» 65 Gloucester Ave, NW1 8JH

Camden Town (020 7722 0950; the-engineer.com)

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ENDINBORO CASTLE This Camden pub claims to have one of London’s “biggest and best” beer gardens, so come summer they offer a bespoke BBQ featuring homemade West Country Beef Burgers, Gloucester Old Spot Sausages and an outdoor bar.

» 57 Mornington Terrace, Camden, NW1 7RU (020 7255 9651; edinborocastlepub. co.uk) Camden Town

THE GARDEN GATE On the edge of Hampstead Heath, this lively pub’s green beer garden comes complete with a covered dining area. Weekend BBQs and hog roasts are the norm while the bar stocks English potato vodka and at least 20 speciality beers.

» 14 South End Rd, NW3 2QE (020 7435

4938; thegardengatehampstead.co.uk) Chalk Farm

uSouth THE WHITE HORSE Dubbed the “Sloaney Pony“ on account of its well-heeled clientele, The White Horse is famous for its sun-trap of a beer garden and its dedication to all things beer related. Cask ales, imported kegs (from Belgium and US) and unique bottled beers and ales are all on the menu.

» 1-3 Parson’s Green, SW6 4UL (020 7736 2115; whitehorsesw6.com) Parson’s Green

AVALON Sporting a front terrace and a side and rear garden, the Avalon is generously endowed with outdoor space. Due to popular demand, the pub now serve their full menus in all the outdoor areas.

» 16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB (020 8675

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THE FENTIMAN ARMS This South London pub is home to the first “Cyder Garden” in partnership with Suffolk Cider producer Aspall, which means you can enjoy a pint of the

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golden stuff in the sunshine. Its closeness to the Oval means it gets packed but that just adds to the atmosphere.

» 64 Fentiman Rd, SW8 1LA (020 7793 9796; geronimo-inns.co.uk thefentimanarms) Oval

FLORENCE This much-loved local is a great place for chilling. The large garden has its own dedicated bar featuring a large beer selection including ales brewed from its on-site micro-brewery. There’s a kids’ play area at the back for harried parents.

» 133 Dulwich Road, SE24 0NG (020 7326 4987; florencehernehill.com)

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u East THE EAGLE One of Hoxton’s best kept secrets, The Eagle’s beer garden is large and lit up with fairy lights in the evening. The beer selection is impressive, with a choice of five real ale lines (and a different guest ale each week) and more cider than you could shake an apple at.

» 2 Shepherdess Walk. N1 7LB (0207 250 0507; theeaglehoxton.co.uk) Old Street Albion: One of the prett iest gard

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BRITANNIA Located on the vast grounds of Victoria Park, Britannia’s huge garden is the perfect place to enjoy an alfresco aperitif. Choose from select beers and ales from the British Isles, and feast on topnotch posh pub grub then watch live bands perform in the evening.

» 360 Victoria Park Rd, Victoria Park,

E9 7BT (020 8533 0040; thebritanniapub. co.uk) Homerton

uWest THE CRABTREE The spacious beer garden of this iconic river-set Victorian pub, which has recently been refurbished, affords drinkers stunning views of the Thames. Real ales are important to The Crabtree and so there is plenty of choice of some of Britain’s best-loved tipples.

» Rainville Rd, W6 9HA (020 7385 3929; thecrabtreew6.co.uk)

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WINDSOR CASTLE The Windsor Castle’s ivy-clad back garden used to be the place where ostlers and coachmen grumbled while the “gentlefolk” supped their ale inside. These days it’s a much sought-after spot to enjoy jugs of Pimm’s.

» 14 Campden Hill Road, Kensington,

W8 7AR (020 7243 8797; thewindsorcastle kensington.co.uk) Notting Hill Gate

THE SWAN One of Chiswick’s best-kept secrets, The Swan boasts a vast, leafy 30-table garden and a great atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a chilled drink from their extensive wine list. The Mediterranean menu also works well when temperatures start to rise.

» Evershed Walk, 119 Acton Lane, W4 5HH (020 8994 8262; theswanchiswick.co.uk) Chiswick Park

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THE SCENE East End hipsters rub shoulders with city types at this newly refurbished bar/ music venue. The colourful roof terrace upstairs, complete with its own bar and BBQ is

a draw in its own right. THE GRUB The BBQ menu is heavy on the spicy seasoning and features jerk, cajun and piri piri chicken while the kitchen downstairs offers light bites and platters. Our jerk chicken is delish. BEHIND THE BAR A list as long as your arm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long drinks, short drinks, flutes, martinis and shooters. Many

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Night Fancy starting out a bit later than usual - or not going home at all? Try these events on for size WORDS JAHN VANNISSELROY

f you’re a night owl, you’re in the right city, as London never sleeps. But don’t waste your time with the typical pubs and clubs, try an evening with a difference with our selection of nocturnal activities.

BEDTIME STORIES Hop into your pyjamas and curl up on cushion as you listen to stories from a variety of raconteurs. Coming up is the Beautiful And The Damned night with Sally Pomme Clayton and Nell Phoenix. The dress code of pyjamas and nighties is rigorously enforced and organisers encourage “deliciously inappropriate” nightwear – otherwise you may have to stand outside in the cold.

» 109 Mile End Road, E1 4UJ

Stepney Green (40winks.org). June 15 and 16. £25, includes cocktails

Walk in the footsteps of a serial killer on the Jack The Ripper Tour

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JACK THE RIPPER TOUR No one can tell you just who the infamous prostitute killer of 1888 was, but this tour will take you around his stomping ground, past the scenes of his murders and provide a few different theories.

Expert guides conjure up images of what East London streets were like in the late 19th century – teeming with povertystricken drunks while the first urban serial killer lurked among the crowds hunting his next victim to mutilate.

» Meeting point Aldgate East (jack-the-ripper-tour.com). Every night, 7pm. £8

LONDON BAT GROUP Join members of the London Bat Group as they sail down the Thames at Kingston looking for creatures of the night. You’re guaranteed to see at least five species, including the possibility of the rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle. The Batmen (and women) are a sociable bunch who don’t mind you bringing a beer (or two) if you wish and a bat detector, if you have one lying around the house.

» London Bat Group (londonbats.org.uk;

0208 974 6670). Next event: June 12, 8pm10.45pm. £10

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Wake up at the Princes Club

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SMITHFIELD Because of the thriving wholesale meat market in the area, Smithfield doesn’t really sleep. If after your participation in one of our other ideas you’re keen to kick on, nearby superclub Fabric (fabriclondon. com) goes off til the wee hours. Then head to Kurz and Lang (1 St John Street, EC1M 4AA) to refuel on a bratwurst and beer (they’re open all night Friday and Saturday) before buzzing out on the real meat market. It’s best from about 7am.

» Every night of the year Farringdon/ Barbican. Market opens 3am

ZOO NIGHTS Discover what our furry, feathered and frisky friends get up to after sundown in this rare opportunity at the London Zoo. Afterwards, raise a glass of Pimm’s to the marvels of the animal kingdom or get animalistic at the silent disco.

» London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY

Camden Town (zsl.org). Fridays between June 3 and July 29. £18.45

WAKEBOARDING AT NIGHT A good dose of adrenaline never goes astray. Princes Club is the largest watersports complex in the world and in summer it stays open until 10pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Wakeboard by cable under floodlights. It’s open to everyone and Princes Club can supply everything from boards to helmets and lifejackets.

» Princes Club, Clockhouse Lane, TW14

8QA. Hatton Cross (princesclub.com; 01784 256 153). £37 for two hours/ all gear

DUCKIE’S LULLABY A moonlit soporific serenade followed by seven hours of slow-wave sleep roundedoff by breakfast to send you on your way. The Barbican is transformed into a big, beautiful bedroom as a group of dreamweavers create a nod-off narrative of soothing storytelling and choral cradle song. Bring PJs or nightie, slippers, towel, toothbrush and toiletries. You will be sleeping alongside 50 others.

» Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS ( Barbican (barbican.org.uk). June 24July 24, 10.30pm. £42, including breakfast

LONDON NOCTURNE An elite, night-time cycling event which features professional criterium racing as well as a penny farthing and a folding bike race. There will also be a fixed gear longest skid comp and a team challenge which simulates the Tour de France trials in a miniature form. Revel in a festival atmosphere. All the action is shown on big screen as well.

» Smithfield Market, EC1A Farringdon/ Barbican. June 11 til 10.30pm. Free

24 HOUR EATS ■ BRICK LANE, BEIGEL BAKE Forget the kebab, it’s no healthier than dirty bird. Instead, munch your drunkeness away with one of these outstanding beigels. » 159 Brick Lane, E1 6SB Liverpool Street

■ BAR ITALIA A popular haunt for both night owls and early birds, this 24-hour venue offers a wide range drinks and tasty food. If Italian football is on, the place is buzzing. » 22 Frith Street, Soho, W1D 4RP (baritaliasoho.co.uk) Tot Crt Rd

■ TINSELTOWN A modern American-style diner with traditional booth seating and flatscreen TVs playing hip music videos. It offers 50 flavours of ice-cream milkshakes and 60 types of burgers. » 44-46 St John Street, EC1 (tinseltown. co.uk) Farringdon

■ POLO BAR This eatery has been open for almost 50 years and serves all-day breakfasts, bacon butties and jacket potatoes any time of the day or night. » 176 Bishopsgate, EC3 LIverpool St

■ VINGT QUATRE Possibly the flashest 24-hour joint in London. Depending on your taste (and wallet) you can get a burger or caviar, beer or champagne. » 325 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL (vingt quatre.co.uk) Fulham Broadway

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There’s a Paula Abdul song called Opposites Attract that came out in 1989 and it’s all about a couple who get together despite being different in many ways. For example, he likes movies and she likes TV; she makes the bed, he steals the covers; she’s got the money and he’s always broke. It’s weird, because, in the video, Paula Abdul dances around and flirts with a

TOOLS OF THE WEEK Excuses, excuses

brave Gryffindor, but she remained loyal to cunning, self-interested Slytherin. And then, at the high-point of our year, the re-enactment of the Battle of Hogwarts, she was aligned with the forces of Voldemort – I had no choice but to extinguish her flame with the Avada Kedavra curse. She didn’t speak to me after that, and after we got stuck into the butterbeers, she was seen shagging a bloke dressed as Draco Malfoy behind the Shrieking Shack.

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Pejic: a very sexy man

NEW ZEALAND Woman’s Weekly: The broadcaster with the toxic mouth, Paul Henry, isn’t about to shut it yet. Has his confidence taken a knock from his shock resignation from Breakfast? As if. Plus, an absorbing study into the new daily routines of Kate and Wills post-wedding.

Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, 85, arrived in London to launch his new London club, clutching no less than 10 super-hot bunnies. Happier than the proverbial pig, no doubt.

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Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn, who no one even knew were together, have broken up. A whirlwind relationship over, then. We sure won’t lose any sleep over it.

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HINCH’S SHAME Legendary Australian TV broadcaster, Derryn Hinch, 67, has been found guilty of four contempt of court charges for publicly naming two sex offenders, who were subject to court supression orders. It was during a ‘Name Them And Shame Them’ rally in 2008 on his website. He pleaded not guilty on the grounds that naming them did not ID them. ’The Human Headline’, who has liver cancer, has vowed to continue to out convicted sex offenders.

FHM’S MAN-LOVE Male model Andre Pejic has been voted by the readers of FHM Magazine UK as one of the top 100 most beautiful women in the world.

Yep, you read right. Pejic scraped in at 98. And, although in itself that’s kind of wierd, it’s not what has been getting fashion observers in a tizz. Rather, it was the comments of one of the magazine’s writers by the model’s entry online that captured his fans’ sensibilities.

“Pass the sick bucket”, one author opined at the idea of Pejic modelling for Victoria’s Secret. The magazine apologised but it hasn’t washed with Pejic’s manager, Matthew Anderson, who described the comments as “insecure and negative”. “If Andrej made the sexiest list, then they should just admit their readers thought a man was attractive and deal with it,” he said.

SAY WHAT?

”Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town” Cadbury apologised to Campbell for the ‘racist’ ad strapline

New Idea: AFL star Ben Cousins vows to put his troubled times behind him having announced he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Maylea Tinecheff; also, mum, Syndel Richardson, 23, is going to enter her daughters Zahara, five, and Addison Hope, 20 months, into a new Australian beauty pageant – and don’t think death threats will stop her.

SOUTH AFRICA You: Kelly Khumalo, the South African Siyajabula songstress has massive beef with controversial rap star Jub Jub – as you would if he ‘beat me to a pulp’ like the magazine suggests; plus, Charlene Wittstock, the SA swimming champ engaged to Albert II, Prince of Monaco (sigh), gets on famously with his royal sisters (phew).

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One ninth of Gentleman’s Dub Club on finishing their UK tour, being hunted by Robbie Williams’ agent and not being sent knickers

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Johnny Scratchley INTERVIEW CAROL DRIVER

23 You’ve just finished a 22-date UK tour. How was it? Amazing – 22 gigs in 26 days, which was a marathon, but amazing and very, tiring. We’re walking around dazed and confused. What were the best cities? Brighton, London and Leeds. The crowds were on it from the first note. The moment we walked on stage it exploded. What made them stand out? Getting to stage dive in those three gigs, although I nearly killed myself in London. You put a lot of trust in people when you do it, and I’m not a small person. Tommy the drummer said I jumped out and just disappeared, reappearing four seconds later. It was a little scary. What was the worst moment? Going on stage at our last gig in Southampton. It was the end of the road, half of us were ill or getting ill. I’d consumed far too much local cider in Plymouth the night before which turned my head into a painful burning flame. Luckily it turned around the moment we got on stage. There are nine in the band and you’re all suited and booted. Is it fair to say you’re the ska version of Glee club? Of what, sorry? Glee club? [Laughs] Oh, my word. I’m not really sure how to react to that ... I’d definitely say there’s more individualism within the group than that.

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Who’s idea was that for the band, you look very dapper? It’s probably a bit of a natural reaction to our usual get-up – we were all a bit too scruffy to walk on to stage. We wanted to look sharp and fresh. It’s also nice to get dressed up. It’s part of performing. You’ve been pitched as one to watch this year by a few magazines. Does that put pressure on the group? Not at all. We absolutely adore it. The bigger

Scratchley, front right, with the group

it gets, the more fun it is. We’re very fortunate as we all met at university and started off as friends more than anything, so there’s a special vibe when we’re on stage as we’ve been playing for so long.

It’s nice to get “ dressed up when performing ” Is it true Robbie Williams’ agent trekked to Leeds to see you? Yeah. It was quite crazy actually. I think it was just on a bit of a whim. A friend of his recommended us, so he came and checked us out. He had an amazing reaction to us and signed us to his books. Did it feel as though you’d made it? As a band, we’ve taken a course that a lot of acts don’t take – we’ve put in a lot of graft ... We have known for a long time we’ll get the crowds to where they need to be. But to get the sort of recognition from the people who

can make those big decisions helps in a massive way is great. Which of this summer’s festival has got the best line-up? Glastonbury has got the big ones, but it’s gonna be difficult as we’re playing maybe five gigs there, so we won’t have much time. It’s gonna be good out in Croatia, there’s really good acts at Outlook festival. Were there any rows on tour? When you’re put in a small metal container for that amount of time with eight other guys, there’s bound to be silly little things. But we all realise that everyone with us is the reason we’re able to be here. And that we’re really lucky to be doing what we’re doing. So that keeps everyone in check. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve been sent by a fan? Nothing like knickers. Just very strange emails and Facebook messages declaring love, marriage, dirty weekends ... the usual.

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Kung Fu Panda 2

SCREEN TEST: TAXI DRIVER

Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman

VOICES OF:

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1 Name the Hollywood legends who wrote and directed Taxi Driver? 2 Who plays the psychopathic lead character? 3 In the film, the psycho lead character is trying to save Iris – what is her profession? 4 How old was Jodie Foster when she played this role? 5 In which city is Taxi Driver set?

★★★★★

With Shrek having retired, it is now up to high-kicking Panda Po to challenge the animation supremacy of Pixar at the box office. And does a great job in this funny, touching and visually spectacular sequel. We catch up with bumbling Po (Black) at a time when he’s comfortable in his role as the Dragon Warrior, protecting local communities from evil alongside Tigress (Jolie) and the rest of the Furious Five. The rise of power-mad peacock Shen (Oldman) offers a tough challenge for our furry hero, though, especially since the foe can shed some light on what happened to Po’s real parents. Following in the footsteps of awesome animated features such as Toy Story 2

He’s back: Kung Fu Panda

and Shrek 2, Jennifer Yuh’s film manages to outdo its predecessor thanks to some truly inspired vocal work. Black and Jolie build on the sterling work they did in the original but are outperformed by Oldman who is pitchperfect as the camp villain.

THE REEL DEAL Actress Cate Blanchett, pictured, has defended appearing in an advert backing the introduction of a tax on major carbon polluters in Australia. The Oscar-winner was accused of being out of touch with “ordinary Australians” over the role. In the “Say Yes” adverts, paid for by environmental groups, she calls on her fellow Australians to support the government’s move to tax big polluters to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Miss Blanchett, 42, said she was unsurprised by critics and would not be deterred.

While the film’s message is an obvious one – stay true to who you are – it is pulled off with such humour and heart that you can’t help but cheer on Po as he finds inner peace and saves the day. GOOD FOR: A laugh PIERRE DE VILLIERS Odd journey: Thomas Dekker

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1 Hugh Jackman 2 Stryker

3 Hellfire Club 4 Bryan Singer 5 Adamantium LAST WEEK’S WINNER Bob Janis

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★★★★★

Gregg Araki’s smart teen comedy sees sexually confused 18-year-old Smith (Thomas Dekker) embark on a bizarre trip involving witches and animal masks after heading to college to find a note saying he is the chosen one. It’s weird enough to be an acquired taste but the writing is razor sharp and the performances solid. GOOD FOR: Something completely different PDV

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★★★★★

A gang of thugs force a nurse (Gilles Lellouche) to spring their boss from hospital by kidnapping his pregnant wife in a cracking French film destined for a Hollywood remake. While it’s a tad derivative, director Fred Cavayé ensures his film moves at a gripping pace and the characters are more complex than in your average action film. GOOD FOR: Seeing what Hollywood will rip off next PDV Gilles Lellouche

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The titles of the two longdelayed prequels to Lord Of The Rings have been unveiled. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is due for release in December 2012, while The Hobbit: There And Back Again is due to air 12 months later. The latter was the subtitle of the original 1937 book about the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, while An Unexpected Journey echoes the novel’s opening chapter, An Unexpected Party. The £300m two-part prequel began filming in New Zealand in March.

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CULTURE PYGMALION Strictly Come Dancing winner Kara Tointon shines as Eliza Doolittle, the flowergirl transformed from “guttersnipe” to lady in Philip Prowse’s swift, enjoyable revival of George Bernard Shaw’s 1912 comedy satire of the British class system. Rupert Everett’s Higgins is rather too dangerously dark – and too little the confirmed bachelor – as the phonetics professor who takes her into his Wimpole Street home with no thought of what might become of her once the experiment is over and her screeching vowel sounds are as melodious as a

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Rupert Everett as Henry Higgins and Kara Tointon as Eliza Doolittle

WORTH A LOOK Ruby Wax: Losing It offers a humorous yet thought-provoking look at the ups and downs of mental illness » Menier Chocolate Factory, 51/53 Southwark Street, SE1 1RU (menierchocolatefactory.com)

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SUMMER EXHIBITION 2011

RICK STEIN’S SPAIN

PRIVATE LONDON

Rick Stein

James Patterson

(BBC Books) JUN 9

(Century) JUN 9

In this cookbook to accompany a BBC2, four-part series, TV chef Rick Stein has selected more than 140 recipes from 100 locations in order to capture the authentic taste of Spain today.

In Patterson’s latest white-knuckle rollercoaster ride, young women are being abducted – with their bodies later found mutilated in a mysterious way. It’s up to Sergeant Dan Carter to investigate.

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THEODORE BOONE: THE ABDUCTION

Natasha Joffe, Justine Roberts

John Grisham

(Bloomsbury Publishing)

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JUN 6

More page-turning suspense from the bestselling author. When his best friend April goes missing from her bedroom it is up to self-styled “kid lawyer” Theo Boone to find her.

The Royal Academy of Arts kick off its annual Summer Exhibition – the largest open contemporary art exhibition in the world – featuring works by established artists alongside those by unknowns. There’s no

Ben Power presents •Embankment. £12-30

London Bridge. Until Jun 18. £25.

a new version of Henrik Ibsen’s epic drama Emperor And Galilean » National Theatre, SE1 9PX (nationaltheatre.org.uk)

theme this year but art will be be hung “salon-style” (ie in groupings) to make the most of the academy’s fab interior.

» Royal Academy of Arts, W1J OBD (royalacademy.org. uk) Piccadilly Circus. Jun 7-Aug 15. £10

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Wisdom drawn from the message boards of influential website mumsnet.com to help negotiate the minefield of modern-day parenting.

MORE EXHIBITIONS Tinei Mashaya: Sculptures From

Zimbabwe » Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, W6 9RL (riversidestudios.co.

uk)

•Sound installations, films and,

Hammersmith. Until Jun 30. Free.

sculptures from London artist Mark Leckey » Serpentine Gallery, W2 3XA (serpentinegallery.org)

South Kensington. Until Jun 26. Free

The Cradle by Gary Hume

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MUSIC I bet they look good on the dancefloor

MUSIC & CLUBS

ALBUM OF THE WEEK

Arcade Fire, The Vaccines Hyde Park, June 30 (0870 264 3333). £48. Bon Jovi Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, Jun 25 (hardrockcalling.co.uk). £66.

ARCTIC MONKEYS

Bootsy Collins IndigO2, July 11 (0870 264 3333). £32.50.

Suck It And See (Domino)

★★★★★

By album number three it was clear the Arctic Monkeys had outgrown the swaggering indie rock that had made them household names. But Humbug, their Josh Hommeassisted foray into scuzz rock, didn’t exactly set the world on fire so Suck It And See sounds very much like a band returning to the drawing board. As such, it

borrows heavily from lead singer Alex Turner’s side project The Last Shadow Puppets with lots of cinematic flourishes and nods to 60s rock. But while early Monkeys grabbed you by the throat and dragged you along

despite yourself, Suck... merely floats pleasantly by. Even so, Turner’s lyrics are as trenchant and clever as ever with the line “Topless models doing semaphore” vying for best opening lyric of the year. ALISON GRINTER

WONDERLAND

DEPECHE MODE

SUEDE

Wonderland (Mercury) Cookie-cutter girl band put together by pop svengali Louis Walsh put out their self-titled debut LP.

Remixes 2: 81 (EMI) Second instalment of series which sees current DJs remix Depeche Mode’s back catalogue.

Dog Man Star (Edsel) Brit-pop founders re-release their iconic second album complete with rarities and b-sides.

ALSO OUT

MUSIC NEWS A study into the physiology of deep sea predators, or a publicity stunt? We’ll take the latter, since the revelation that music by AC/DC is more attractive than bait to great white sharks comes around the same time of the launch of the Aussie rock band’s Live From River Plate DVD. A tourism operator on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula swears the low-frequency tracks, such as If You Want Blood and You Shook Me All Night Long, by the veteran outfit, are just the sauce for the sharp-toothed specimens. Matt Waller, from Adventure

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Bay Charter, discovered the attraction when taking tourists out to go cage-diving. “We know the AC/DC music works best by trial and error, and we are doing more research to see what works with different species,” he said.

Gold Coast pop singer Cody Simpson caused a Beiber-like frenzy at a Sydney shopping centre. At one point, from the thick of the 1500 crazed fans threatening a stampede, an egg was hurled on the stage. It was swiftly dodged by the I Want Candy star who kept his composure and sung on. Fan Kirsty-Lee Dunn, 14, said: “I lost my shoe and someone was pulling my hair but it was still amazing. “He has so much talent. I don’t understand why somebody would throw an egg at him.”

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No 1 single Party Rock Anthem, LMFAO No 1 album Born This Way, Lady Gaga

No 1 single We’ll Be Alright, Travie McCoy No 1 album Platinum Treffers 2, Various Artists

No 1 single Give Me Everything, Pitbull No 1 album Born This Way, Lady Gaga

Jimmy Barnes Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Jul 2 (08444 77 2000). £27. John Butler Trio Shepherds Bush Empire, Jul 6 (0844 477 2000). £20. Fat Freddy’s Drop Brixton Academy, June 18 (08444 77 2000) £27.50. Liam Finn XOYO, July 20 (xoyo.co.uk) £15.75. Fleet Foxes Hammersmith Apollo, May 31 (0844 844 4748). £23.50. Josh Groban Hammersmith Apollo, Oct 11 (0844 844 4748). £40. Ke$ha Hammersmith Apollo, Jul 13 (0844 844 4748). £25. Metronomy Royal Albert Hall, Oct 3 (020 7589 8212). £25. Pulp Wireless Festival, Hyde Park, Jul 3 (0871 230 1094). £50. The Specials Brixton Academy, Oct 31 (08444 77 2000).£35. Public Enemy Forum, Sep 8 (0844 844 0444). £25. Paul Simon Hammersmith Apollo, June 28 (0844 844 4748). £30. Suicidal Tendencies Electric Ballroom, Aug 15 (0870 264 3333). £17.50. Tame Impala Roundhouse, Jun 22 (0844 482 8008). £15. Dweezil Zappa plays Zappa Barbican, Nov 29. (020 7638 8891). £29.50. Wilco Roundhouse, Oct 28-29. (0844 482 8008). £32. Wild Beasts Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Nov 23(08444 77 2000). £17.

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Inflatables form part of the live show

IN THE PINK They started out as fans with no ambition. Here, tribute band Australian Pink Floyd reveal the moment they made the big time WORDS ALISON GRINTER

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came in had a beer with us and said he enjoyed the show.” Admittedly, the band hadn’t made it yet: the gig was in Croydon and they were on the “breadline”, having just moved to the UK a year earlier to perform the songs of their prog-rock heroes. But an invite from Gilmour to play his 50th birthday was to change all that. “That was fantastic – there were other members of Pink Floyd there,” Sawford recalls. “Rick Wright and Nick Mason,

George Harrison from The Beatles was also there so it was very nerve-wracking – we were playing to all these famous people. At the end of the gig, Rick Wright got on stage with us – it was a great memory.” Since then, TAPFS have become one of the biggest, best-loved tribute acts in the world. The band have toured the globe filling the Pink Floyd-shaped hole left when the original band completed their final tour in 1995. In 2009, they performed

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hey say you know you’ve made it when your heroes have heard of you. For Jason Sawford, keyboardist in The Australian Pink Floyd Show, this moment arrived in 1994 when real-life Pink Floyd guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour visited him and his band backstage after one of their shows. “He just knocked on the door, popped his head around the corner – we didn’t expect it at all – and we went: ‘Oh my God it’s David Gilmour!’,” Sawford says. “So he

OTHER TOP TRIBUTE ACTS

Jason Sawford

MUSIC & CLUBS

BJORN AGAIN Originally conceived in Melbourne as a light-hearted parody of ABBA, Bjorn Again quickly achieved cult status and have since grossed £35m across 51 countries. Former ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus credits the band with kickstarting the ABBA revival in the ‘80s-90s.

NO WAY SIS An Oasis tribute band from Glasgow who had a top 40 hit single in the UK in 1996 with their EP, I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing. Then Oasis lead guitarist Noel Gallagher called them the “second best band in the world”. What a big head.

The real Pink Floyd

THE IRON MAIDENS Formed in Los Angeles in 2001, The Iron Maidens became the world’s only all-female tribute act to English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Their stage show even includes appearances by Maiden mascot Eddie, the grimreaper and the devil.

DREAD ZEPPELIN

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There’s a surfeit of Led Zeppelin tribute acts out there, but Dread Zeppelin are the only one who play their heroes’ songs in a reggae style. Oh, and just for something different, the US band’s lead singer is an Elvis impersonator.

The Wall, arguably Pink Floyd’s finest work, in it’s entirety, earning plaudits from hardcore Pink Floyd fans. They’ve performed at Glastonbury and 35 date tours of the US are not uncommon. But, back in 1988, Sawford and his three other TAPFS co-founders came together in their native Adelaide, Australia, with no more grand ambitions than to perform the music of their favouite band. “We were just Pink Floyd fans,” Sawford explains. At the time he was studying biochemistry and the real Pink Floyd were touring their final album, A Momentary Lapse Of Reason. “I’d never even heard of tribute bands at the time. It started out as a project, just something to do.” They toured Australia largely for fun, then spied the success fellow Oz tribute bands Bjorn Again (see breakout) and The Australian Doors were having in the UK and decided to have a piece of the action. Sawford, along with fellow original members Steve Mac (guitarist) and Colin

It started out “ as a project, just something to do

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(bassist), relocated to the UK where they still live. Brit members Alex McNamara (vocalist) Paul Bonney (drummer) and Dave Fowler (guitarist/vocalist) complete the line-up. Like the real Floyd before them, TAPFS live gigs are spectacular affairs complete with lasers, special effects, elaborate screen projections and the more recent addition of 3D technology. They performed in Battersea Power Station in 1997, the derelict landmark which graced Pink Floyd’s iconic Animals album, and their shows boast an inflatable pink pig and kangaroo, though neither of these have floated away as Pink Floyd’s pig famously did in 1976. Interestingly, a British Sunday Times

journalist credited Australia as “the main cradle of the tribute band ... Starved of big names, owing to [bands’] reluctance to put Oz on their tour itineraries, Australians were quite unembarrassed about creating home-grown versions.” Still, there are plenty of purists who dismiss bands like TAPFS as copycats or parasites riding on the coat-tails of the bands they are emulating. “There’s always been that snobbery that you have to play your own music to play music, but we’ve become such a name in the tribute band business that people respect us for what we do,” counters Sawford. “I like to think of what we do as like a classical musician who plays Bach or Beethoven as the composer intended and that’s what we do with Pink Floyd.”

» The Australian Pink Floyd will perform at Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU (hamptoncourtpalace festival.com). Mon, Jun 13. £45-£55

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Alison Grinter PICKS OUT THIS WEEK’S BEST LIVE MUSIC

GIG OF THE WEEK RAY DAVIES MELTDOWN: MADNESS, YO LA TENGO PLUS MORE The Kinks’ frontman Ray Davies was behind some of the most indelible pop evocations of British life so, as curator of this year’s Meltdown festival, it’s unsurprising he’s put together a bill which cover all aspects of “Britain ... mad, serious, artistic, creative, the whole spectrum.” The eclectic lineup includes Madness (Jun 17), a chat with Glasto creator Michael Eavis (Jun 13) as well as US indie heroes Yo La Tengo (June 12) and New York poet/performer Lydia Lunch (Jun 18). Davies himself will kick off proceedings on Friday.

» Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX

Waterloo (southbankcentre.co.uk) Jun 10-19. Tickets from £15.

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JAMIE WOON

The hip hop revolutionaries who pioneered hardcore hip hop in NYC during the 90s will be on stage together in the UK for the first time since 2007. Expect to hear cuts from seminal albums Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Wu-Tang Forever, which became the first rap LP to debut at number one in both the US and UK charts.

Despite being named by the BBC as one of music’s movers and shakers for 2011, Brit school graduate Jamie Woon remains something of a mysterious, media-shy figure. His otherworldly, dubstep-flecked music, as evidenced on debut album Mirrorwriting, is similarly enigmatic. Here’s your chance to get to know him.

» Forum, 9-17 Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY

» Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W11 8QE

Kentish Town

(0844 844 0444). Jun 11-12. £32-£40.

NEW BAND ALERT

Shepherd’s Bush (08444 77 2000). Thu, Jun 9. £13.50.

FESTIVAL WATCH Tickets on sale now The Apple Cart Badly Drawn Boy, Chilly Gonzales, Saint Etienne. Victoria Park, London, (theapplecartfestival.com). Sun, Aug 7. £25.

Hoodlums: hanging tough

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THE BUZZ SO FAR London’s Hoodlums first attracted plaudits

when they opened for Suede’s comeback gigs last year. Renowned for their swinging-from-the-rafters live sets, the quintet’s infectious indie pop is already being championed by the likes of radio tastemakers Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson. WHAT ELSE? Frontman Lou Vainglorious took a songwriting masterclass from Blondie’s Chris Stein at Rockness last year, so expect to hear new wave influences in their music. THE RELEASE Debut single Landmarks out June 13 through via Blow The Whistle Recordings.

Benicassim Portishead, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Primal Scream, The Streets, Pendulum. Benicassim Spain (fiberfib.com). Jul 14-17. Four-day tickets £145. Cambridge Folk Festival The Robert Cray Band, Frank Turner, Pentangle, Newton Faulkner, Bellowhead, Kate Rusby, Laura Marling. Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge (cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk), Jul 28-31. W/e tickets £114. Download Alice Cooper, Def Leppard,

Pendulum, Korn, Linkin Park. Donington Park, Derby, Jun 1012 (downloasfestival.co.uk). W/e tickets £190. Hop Farm Festival Prince, Morrissey, Brandon Flowers, Eagles, Bryan Ferry. Paddock Wood, Kent (hopfarmfestival.com). Jul 1-3. W/e £130. Wickerman Echo & The Bunnymen, Feeder, The Damned, Utah Saints, Riva Starr. Dumfries & Galloway, (thewickermanfestival.co.uk). Jul 22-23. W/e tickets £90. Winterwell Norman Jay, The Nextmen, Man Like Me, The Milk, Ellen And The Escapades, The Jinks. Secret location near Cirencester (winterwell.co.uk). Jun 17-19. W/e tickets £100.

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MONDAY 6

Jamie Woon Electro-dance by the London-based artist. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (020 8354 3300/ cc 0844 477 2000). £13.50.

Damien Flood Pop, R‘n’B and soul by the London-based singer-songwriter and pianist.

Yoyo Eskimo Electro-pop with a retro 1980s feel by the London-based combo. Hope

Hanson Pop-rock from the

And Anchor, Upper St, N1 1RL (020 7354 1312). £6, concs £4.50.

three American brothers. King’s College London Students’ Union, Macadam Building, Surrey St, WC2R 2NS (020 7848 1588). £25.

FRIDAY 10 Beoga The Irish five-piece

Herman Dune Alt rock band with cult status.

plays experimental folk. Irish Cultural Centre, Blacks Rd, W6 9DT (020 8563 8232). £15, concs £12.

XOYO, Cowper St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £15, adv £13.50.

Adrian Crowley Alt folk by the Dublin-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Malcolm Kaksois, Dull Sex Alt pop by the Londonbased singer-songwriter.

Little Barrie Retro garagerock ‘n’ roll by the Londonbased combo. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). £12.

Pete Morton Folk singersongwriter. The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £8.

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CSS XOYO, 32-37 Cowper St, EC2A 4AP Old Street (020 7490 1198; xoyo.co.uk). Aug 23. £15 Lovefoxxx-fronted Brazilian electro outfit CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy – that’s “tired of being sexy” in Portuguese) are back with a new album featuring Bobbie Gillespie and a UK tour. Go see.

Moscow Drug Club Cabaretstyle acoustica and Gypsy swing from the four-piece. Le QuecumBar, Battersea High St, SW11 3HX (020 7787 2227). £12.

The Winchell Riots Alt rock band from Oxford. The Old Blue Last, Great Eastern St, EC2A 3ES (020 7739 7033). £6.

WEDNESDAY 8 The Jo Burt Experience Classic rock by the Londonbased singer-guitarist. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

The Damned Things Classic

Fantasia Barrino The

heavy metal from the American band made up of members of Anthrax, Every Time I Die and Fallout Boy. Dingwalls,

Grammy Award nominee and 2004 American Idol winner sings her pop and R‘n’B hits.

Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AB (020 7428 0010/ cc 020 7428 5929). £15.

TUESDAY 7

IndigO2, Peninsula Sq, SE10 0DX (0871 220 0260). £32.50-£55.

Essence, Moy Moy, Gracie B Acoustic soul-

The Darkness Classic rock by Lowestoft’s finest, now re-formed with their original line-up. O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8TT (020 8354 3300/ cc 0844 477 2000). £25.

Of Hoxton, Curtain Rd, EC2A 3JX (020 7422 0958). £8.

Emmy The Great Contemporary

melodic, instrumental, post-rock by the pioneering band, based in Tokyo. Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). £20.

Phosphorescent Alt country and Americana from Brooklynbased singer-songwriter Matthew Houck. Heaven, Charing Cross Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NG (020 7930 2020). £12.50.

Eric Ranzoni Blues Band Piano-led blues outfit. Boisdale’s Of Canary Wharf, Cabot Hall, E14 4QT (020 7715 5818). £5-£20.

Yelawolf Hip-hop from

THURSDAY 9

acoustic folk from the Londonbased singer-songwriter. St

Joe Longthorne The Hull-born,

An interpretation of the music of Miles Davis as performed by him between 1945 and 1949, led by Joe Auckland on trumpet. St

Blackpool-based vocalist performs pop, easy listening ballads and impersonations. New

James’s Church, Piccadilly, W1J 9LL (020 7381 0441). £12, online £10.

Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, SW19 1QG (0844 871 7646). £25.

Chris Fletcher Classic and

Don McGlashan The New Zealand-based singersongwriter performs acoustic pop-rock. Bush Hall, Uxbridge

contemporary blues by the popular artist. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £10.

Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £10.

based seven-piece plays melodic experimental indie.

Of Canary Wharf, Cabot Hall, E14 4QT (020 7715 5818). £10-£40.

93 Feet East, Brick Ln, E1 6RU (020 7770 6006). £7, adv/w/flyer £5.

house and pop by the band. XOYO, Cowper St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £11.

Klezmer Kollectiv Jewish folk and Klezmer by the Cardiff-based combo. The Green Note Cafe, Parkway, NW1 7AN (020 7485 9899). £10.

Chris Helme The former Seahorses frontman plays songs from his solo album, Guns, Knives And Taxidermy. The Watershed, The Broadway, SW19 1SD (020 8540 0080). £8, adv £6.

The Impressions Soul from the veteran three-piece. Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS (020 7638 8891). £22.50-£35.

songwriter and Kinks frontman performs his hits. Southbank

Howe Gelb And A Band

Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX (0844 873 3433). £10.

Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200/cc 0844 875 0073). £20-£35, concs £10-£17.50.

Alan Price Soulful poprock from the former member of the Animals. Bull’s Head, Lonsdale Rd, Barnes, SW13 9PY (020 8876 5241). £13.

Ladytron The LiverpoolReuben Richards And His Band The singer leads his soul, blues and rock outfit. Boisdale’s Of Canary Wharf, Cabot Hall, E14 4QT (020 7715 5818). £5-£20.

Ballroom, Camden High St, NW1 8QP (020 7485 9006). £14.

The Lexington, Pentonville Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £11.50.

Sublime With Rome The veteran three-piece plays skapunk. Under The Bridge, Fulham

Simple Plan The Montrealbased five-piece plays anthemic pop-punk and rock.

Hank Wangford And The Lost Cowboys Country music

Rd, SW6 1HS (0207 957 8261). £30.

Relentless Garage, Highbury Corner, N5 1RD (0870 060 3777/ cc 0844 847 1678). £16.

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E3 5SN (0870 753 5353). £42, VIP £90.

Miles Davis Project Band

Meltdown 2011: The Fugs,

EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £12.

Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA (020 7613 7498). £5.

from the Canadian electro producer. Victoria Park, Grove Rd,

Lewis Floyd Henry The New York-based four-piece plays idiosyncratic folk and psychedelic rock. Southbank

pop outfit from Glasgow.

based singer-songwriter and guitarist performs melodic African acoustica.

Rich Mix, Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA (020 7613 7498). £8, adv £6.

Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £20.

Classic Italian-American swing from the sax-playing vocalist and his band. Boisdale’s

Sons & Daughters Punk-

Winyo, Belo The Nairobi-

Jonathan Coulton, Paul And Storm Playful folk-rock,

Ray Gelato’s Giants

band plays indie-pop. Electric

by the London-based singersongwriter. XOYO, Cowper St,

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/). £24.

Deadmau5, Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris Progressive house

fuses Western pop with Eastern music. Leicester

NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £17.50.

The Blues Band R‘n’B and roots music, with vocals by Paul Jones and Dave Kelly.

Cut A Shine Bluegrass and Americana by the Londonbased music and dance group.

Meltdown 2011: Ray Davies And Band The veteran singer-

formed four-piece plays synth-infused electronic pop. HMV Forum, Highgate Rd,

SATURDAY 11

indie and powerpop from the Brooklyn-based singersongwriter. Union Chapel, Compton

Ooberfuse The three-piece

Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, N1 2UN (020 7226 1686). £19.50.

Rd, W12 7LJ (020 8222 6955). £17.50.

Kings Place, York Way, N1 9AG (020 7520 1490). £9.50.

Pancras Old Church, Euston Rd, NW1 2BA (020 7388 1461). £12.50.

Of Gypsies Flamencoinfluenced alt country from the Giant Sand frontman and versatile singer-songwriter.

Liverpool-based band plays post-punk. Bush Hall, Uxbridge

The Complete Short Stories, The Robbie Boyd Band, Stolen Car, Professor Penguin The London-

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart The New York-based

Saint Saviour Electro-pop

Rd, N1 9JB (020 7837 5371). £7.

the Alabama-based rapper. XOYO, Cowper St, EC2A 4AP (020 7729 5959). £13.

Dirty Vegas Electronica,

pop from the Birminghambased duo. The Queen

Mono, The Holy Ground Orchestra Highly lyrical and

rock from the Leeds-based fivepiece. The Lexington, Pentonville

The Wild Swans The

The Troubadour, Old Brompton Rd, SW5 9JA (020 7370 1434). £6.

12 Bar Club, Denmark Place, WC2H 8NL (020 7240 2622). £5.

Vessels Experimental and prog

from the singer-songwriter and his band. Half Moon, Putney, Lower Richmond Rd, SW15 1EU (020 8780 9383). £12, adv £10.

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Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX (020 7960 4200). £20-£30.

The Pretty Things, Toy R‘n’B and rock ‘n’ roll from the London-based group, including founder members Phil May and Dick Taylor. 100 Club, Oxford St, W1D 1LL (020 7636 0933). £18, adv £15, £7 after 11.30pm.

Wu-Tang Clan The influential hip-hop collective from New York performs its Grammy Awardwinning hardcore rap music. HMV Forum, Highgate Rd, NW5 1JY (020 7344 0044). £40.

SUNDAY 12 Jessie Buckley The Irish singer

Paprika Sextet Balkan and

performs easy listening tunes.

other Eastern European folk by the London-based combo.

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP (0845 401 5045). £17.50.

Le QuecumBar, Battersea High St, SW11 3HX (020 7787 2227). £12.

Judy Collins The veteran

The Racket, Threads, Young Aviators Indie-rock from the London-based four-piece. Bull And Gate, Kentish Town Rd, NW5 2TJ (020 8826 5000). £6, adv/w/ flyer £5.

Saeid Shanbehzadeh Ensemble The Iranian musician leads his collective for hypnotic Persian rhythms. Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ (020 7730 4500). £20-£40.

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singer-songwriter performs folk from her 50 year career. Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX (0844 873 3433). £25, concs £20.

Marcia Griffiths The veteran Jamaican vocalist sings reggae. The Hootananny, Effra Rd, SW2 1DF (020 7737 7273). £15.

Lumiere Kerry-based vocalists Eilis Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon sing Irish music. The Blues Kitchen, Camden High St, NW1 7JN (020 7387 5277). €14.

Paddy Milner, Tony Remy Blues standards and classics by the experienced musicians. Ronnie Scott’s, Frith St, W1D 4HT (020 7439 0747). £20-£38.50.

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Pink Lady Meets One Way DJs Big Business, Pure Vibes, NWR, Chucky, Supa Nytro, RDM Sound and MJ Sly play R‘n’B, hip-hop, funky house and garage. Euphoriom, High

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Anthem The residents play

rock anthems. Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 8pm-late. £5, free before 11pm.

Hard Core Salsa DJ Mario plays mambo and salsa, plus dance lessons. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 6pm-2am, last adm 1am. £4, free before 9pm.

I Love Mondays DJ Victor spins commercial dance, disco, pop, R‘n’B and funky house. Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727). 10pm-3.30am. £5, NUS £1.

Rehab DJs Haley, Dan and The Demonettes play indie, pop and electro. The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £3, mems £1 before 10.30pm.

THE CURIOSITY SHOP Proud Camden, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH Chalk Farm (proudcamden.com) Jun17. £10 Party the night away in a Victorian circus. Expect folk in corsets and cloaks – so make an effort to dress up – carnival acts and a mix of pop, indie and electro on the decks.

St, W3 6NG (0208 993 2915). 10pm-late. £10 before midnight, ladies/guestlist free before midnight.

Ra X DJs Ben UFO, Kyle Hall, Lawrence, Onur Ozer and Trevor Jackson play techno and house. Cable, Bermondsey St, SE1 2EG (020 7403 7730). 10pm-6am. £12.

Soundcrash Harmonic 313, Kode9 and Alexander Nut play dubstep, drum ‘n’ bass and electro, plus Dorian Concept and King Midas Sound perform live. Koko, Camden High St, NW1 7JE (0870 432 5527). 9pm-3am. £20, adv £16.

Cheapskates Old school

Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues DJ Gaz

The Gallery Markus Schulz,

hip-hop, electro and disco courtesy of DJ Downfall.

Mayall spins ska, rock ‘n’ roll and ‘n’B, plus a live performance from Cajun Dawgs. St Moritz,

Steve Lee, Gavyn Mytchel, Dave Storm, Miss Crazy D, Plastic Fondu, Chris Stock, Jez Eyre, Neil Page, Sachin, Stefan Brodin, Sugarshaker and Casa Tech play trance, dance and house. The

Salsa Cellar Resident DJs play Latin funk, salsa and reggae. Downstairs

Moonlighting, Greek St, W1D 4DR (020 7437 5782/cc 020 7287 3727). 9pm-3am. £6, NUS £5, w/flyer £4.

At The King’s Head, Crouch End Hill, N8 8AA (020 8340 1028). 7pm-late. £7, concs £4.

Diffrent Strokes Manny

Wardour St, W1F 8WL (020 7437 0525). 10pm-3.30am. £9, NUS £8, £7 before 11.30pm, NUS £6 before 11.30pm.

Gravity House, R‘n’B and commercial pop across three rooms. Fire, South Lambeth

Verve Couture DJ Sonathaq plays blues, funk and swing, plus live cabaret with Zak Black. The Shadow Lounge,

Norte, Phatcatz, Maintain, CJ I DJ, Lonyo and MOBO Award winner and Kiss FM DJ Manny Norte play neo soul, 1980s pop, US house, funk and R‘n’B. Cherryjam, Porchester

Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £5, mems free.

Rd, W2 6ET (020 7727 9950). 9pm-2am. £10, £5 before 11pm.

QueerlyOut DJ Robby D

Everything Taboo DJ

spins commercial dance, pop and R‘n’B. Escape Soho,

Andrew Elmore plays retro electro-pop and acid disco.

Brewer St, W1F 0SU (07833 327002). 9pm-3am. £5, mems £3.

Scewpulous play techno and house. Eagle, Kennington Ln,

The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm3am. £5, free before midnight.

Radio The Radio DJs play 1980s pop, indie and disco.

SE11 5QY (020 7793 0903). 9pm2am. £3, mems £2 before 10pm.

Guanabara Samba School

TUESDAY 7 Bootcamp Rob C and

Forca Brasil DJ Fred spins salsa, samba and Latin tunes, plus live bands. Salsa!, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 6pm-2am, last adm 1am. £4, free before 9pm.

Samba, Afrobeat, pop, house and nu disco, plus Capoeira masterclasses, break dancers, Brazilian street food and cocktail making. Guanabara, Parker St, WC2B 5PW (020 7242 8600). 5pm-late. £5, free before 9pm.

Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 11pm-8am. £10, £3 before 3am, £1 before midnight.

The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £3.

Your Mum’s House Scally Dandan and Jamie D Winter spin electro and fidget house. Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 9pm-3am. £7, £5 before midnight, £3 before 11pm.

Latino Sound DJ Kirisis and CLI play R‘n’B, hip-hop and dance. Sound, Leicester Sq, WC2H 7NA (0333 240 1010). 9pm-late. £5-£10.

OMFG! DJs Lady Lloyd, Joshyou Are and Niyi Maximus Crown play pop, disco and electro, with host Queen B Munroe Bergdorf. The Shadow Lounge,

N*A*S*I*N SoniX, Brahim and Punk Gareth play punk, rock, metal and ska. The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette St, W1D 4JB (0870 060 3777/cc 0871 231 0842). 11pm-3am. £5, NUS £3, w/flyer £4, mems £2.

FRIDAY 10 Buttoned Down Disco Christian Laing and Pete Wheeler spin indie and electro. The Battersea Barge, Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Ln, SW8 5BP (020 7498 0004). 8pm-late. £10.

Shut Your Pretty Mouth Guest DJs We Have Band, Oh My and residents Dimitri Tikovoi, Kindle and Dead Pimp play electro, pop and synths, plus a live performance from Electricxity. Punk, Soho

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The Roxy, Rathbone Place, W1T 1HJ (020 7255 1098). 10pm-3am. £5, w/flyer/NUS £3.

St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 9pm-2am. £5.

SW1V 1JR (0845 371 4489). 10pm-late. £20, adv £15.

White Heat DJs Matty,

THURSDAY 9

Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £5, free before 11pm.

Panic! Max, Gaz and That Perfect Fumble play indie, electro and post-punk.

Marcus and Olly play indie, punk, techno and electro. Madame Jojo’s, Brewer St, W1F 0SE (020 7734 3040). 10.30pm-3am. £5, NUS/w/flyer £4.

WEDNESDAY 8 Absent Kelly Presents An indie, rock ‘n’ roll and electro DJ set from Carl Barat and Didz Hammond, plus live music from The Kush, Capital Collision, The Hawkes and Kid Gloves. The Bowery, New Oxford St, WC1A 1EP (020 7580 3057/ cc 0844 477 1000). 7pm-midnight. £10.

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C’est La Vie DJ Colin Francis plays house and commercial dance classics. Embassy, Old Burlington St, W1S 3AP (020 7851 0956). 10pm-3am. £20, ladies free before 11.30pm.

NiCe7, Enrico Mantini, Jesse James, No Artificial Colours, Sam Newman, Jade Cox, and Walker play house, disco, electro and techno. Pacha, Terminus Place,

Euphoria Angel Kiss, Oliver MARSH, Intro, Marc Phill, MEF and DJ AD play electro, house, techno, pop, dance and R‘n’B. Euphoriom, High St, W3 6NG (0208 993 2915). 9pm-late. £10, ladies free before 11pm.

Fabriclive Andy C, Chase &

Deepo Ivaylo, Olanski, Patrick Turner, Asad Rizvi and Fresh Tee supply house and deep bass. The LightBox, South Lambeth

Status, Loadstar, Texas, dBridge, Delta Heavy, Spectrasoul, Wilkinson, Red One, GQ, IC3, Rage, Fats, Scratch Perverts, AD, DC Breaks. Fabric, Charterhouse St,

Place, SW8 1SP (020 7434 1113). 10pm-6am. £15, concs £10.

EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898). 10pm6am. £16, mems £10, £7 after 3am.

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Ministry Of Sound, Gaunt St, SE1 6DP (0870 060 0010). 10.30pm-6am. £13.

Southern Sounds Official After Party Resident DJs play hard house, hard dance, electro and drum ‘n’ bass. Gigalum, Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). Free.

Trouble Vision Tensnake, Infectious Grooves DJ Jason Chance plays funk, electro and house. Gigalum, Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). 7pm-late. Free.

Ostgut Ton Presents Unterton

Space Dimension Controller, Lee Foss, T Williams, The Pushamann and residents Mr Solid Gold, Park Ranger, Hesseltime, Oli DAB and Robin supply deep house, disco, techno, soul and electronica.

Ben Klock, Steffi, Tobias, Tama Sumo and Norman Nodge play techno, house and disco. Corsica

Corsica Studios, Elephant Rd, SE17 (020 7703 4760). 10pm-6am. £10.

Studios, Elephant Rd, SE17 1LB (020 7703 4760). 10pm-7am. £15.

X Side Music O.S.T.R. & DJ Haem, Skill Mega and Joe Kickass play hip-hop and R‘n’B.

Play DJ Fresh, Shane Watcha

The Rhythm Factory, Whitechapel Rd, E1 1EW (020 7375 3774). 8pm-4am. £18, adv £15.

and Lady Lea play house, techno and drum ‘n’ bass. Egg, York Way, N7 9AX (020 7871 7111). 10pm-7am. £15, adv £13.

Roller Disco Old school roller disco with DJ Lousie playing disco, funk, soulful house, electro and breakbeat. Renaissance Rooms, Arches, Miles St, SW8 1RZ (0844 736 5375). 8pm-2am. £12.50.

SATURDAY 11 Fabric Craig Richards, Damian Lazarus, Guti, Brett Johnson, Terry Francis, Radioactive Man and Motorcitysoul play electro, house and techno. Fabric, Charterhouse St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898). 11pm-8am. £19, NUS/mems £10, £9 after 4am, £6 after 5am.

Get Punked Jason Taylor spins house, electro, R‘n’B and chart hits. Punk, Soho St, W1D 3DN (020 7734 4004). 10pm-4am. £20, ladies free before 11pm.

Inferno Andrew Elmore spins funk, house and dance. The Shadow Lounge, Brewer St, W1F 0RF (020 7287 7988). 10pm-3am. £10, free before 11pm.

SUNDAY 12 Get Loaded Pre-Party & After-Party The Real Tony Montana and Friends play electro and house. Gigalum, Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side, SW4 9DW (020 8772 0303). 7pm-late. Free.

Orange The Oli, Paul Martin and The Sharp Boys spin house in room one, while Gonzola Rivas, David Jiminez and Hi Fi Sean provide minimal techno and tech-house in room two. Fire, South Lambeth Rd, SW8 1UQ (020 7582 9890). 11pm-9am. £12, £10 before 12.

Vibes And Bambara Present Back To Basics Dave Beer, James Holroyd, Tristan Da Cuhna, Paddy Freeform, Alfredo Ramos, Jeff Downton and Raymundo Rodriguez supply house, electronica, techno and nu disco. Cargo, Rivington St, EC2A 3AY (020 7739 3440). noon-midnight. £10, adv £7.

WetYourSelf Huxley, Outart, Latin Passion Victor Hugo & The Mambo Boys and Jorge Andre play Latin beats. Salsa!,

Cormac, Jacob Husley and Peter Pixzel play house, electro and techno. Fabric, Charterhouse

Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JG (020 7379 3277). 6pm-2am, last adm 1am. £10, £8 before 11pm, £4 before 9pm, £2 before 8pm.

St, EC1M 6HJ (020 7336 8898). 11pm-6am. £10, adv £8, NUS £5.

Mau5trap Calvin Harris, Nero, Kim Fai, Retro/Grade, Vanguard, Burns and Duncan K play house, electro and dance. The Ministry Of Sound, Gaunt St, SE1 6DP (0870 060 0010). 11pm-7am. £20.

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CLUB OF THE WEEK LED After making its debut on the capital’s summer festival scene last year, the London Electronic Dance festival returns in 2011. Rethinking its strategy, LED has shied away from the August long weekend this year, perhaps because of the horde of SW4 festival faithfuls who tend to migrate to Clapham Common in their thousands. Nonetheless, with names like Deadmau5 and Calvin “I Get All The Girls” Harris leading the line-up, it looks like this festival’s a stayer.

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From cheesy, commercial house, like his 2005 hit Make A Move On Me, to soulful disco tunes, Joey Negro’s always a crowd pleaser. Catch him as he plays The Westbury, a superb little venue that falls under the pub-cum-club banner. Perfect if you’re after a bit of clubbing without spending big on the door.

Did someone say outdoor clubbing? Yes please. Notting Hill Carnival regulars Sancho Panza bring their big festivalstyle beats to this sweet, canal-side knees-up in a super summer space. Now, all we need is London to turn on the sunshine. Feeling a bit breezy? Then head indoors to the disco pub.

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We have five copies of Nikki Beach’s new album Nikki Beach In The House and a pair of tickets to the Canal Party at The Grand Junction Arms. To enter, email grabs@tntmagazine.com with ‘Nikki Beach’ or ‘Canal Party’ in the subject line by noon, Wed June 6.

CLUB NEWS Carl Cox is due to release his first artist album in six years and he’s not just throwing tracks on a CD. Instead, the big man’s releasing a USB album in three phases. “You pay the one price for the one product,” explains Coxy, “and the USB will not only give you the album, but it’ll also be your key to everything I do in the next 12 months or so.” The All Roads Lead to the Dancefloor USB will be released on August 1 with 12 new tracks. Throughout September and October, USB owners will get a further eight tracks plus videos and remixes. The USB will then be uploaded with ongoing live footage of Carl touring throughout 2012. All for £20.

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With plush poolside venues across the globe, luxury international clubbing/ beaching/dining brand Nikki Beach is releasing a debut compilation album. Mixed by house music duo The Shapeshifters, it’s all about cool summertime beats and funky vocal house. Featuring tracks by The Shapeshifters, Frankie Knuckles and Crazy P, Nikki Beach In The House is out next week.

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JOYRIDE BOARDER A skateboarder went on a peak-hour joyride through Melbourne’s busy Burnley Tunnel because “it looked like a nice road”. The morning stunt disrupted traffic and forced the closure of a lane in the tunnel. Metropolitan Fire Brigade officer Alan Morton said he spotted the skateboarder while driving to work just after 7.30am. The man, believed to be a tourist from Switzerland, who appeared to be unaware of the drama he had caused. “After I ordered him into the car I asked him what he was doing and he said and I’ll quote: ‘it looked like a nice road’,” Morton said. “He didn’t seem to have a clue that he shouldn’t be there skateboarding.” A police spokesman said the man was taken to The Alfred hospital with minor injuries and for observation.

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Trippy: DJ Lance and the Yo Gabba Gabba gang pose with musicians ‘Art vs Science’ during their appearance at Vivid LIVE at the Sydney Opera House as part of the city’s annual festival of light, music and ideas. Be afraid kids. Very afraid

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Gallery boss Darcy Nicholas said: “One of the roles of the artist is to make people think. This work does this.” Beca, from Raumati Beach, has put an $18,000 (£9,000) price tag on the work and said he had already sold two similar erotic chairs to buyers in the US for United States for £8600 each.

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An “erotic chair” made out of fake $100 bills with a video camera in its hollow seat is to go on show as part of an art exhibition. Artist Jason Beca insists Alice In Wonderful Land – made out of solid timber with two armrest monitors – is a work of art. And Porirua’s Pataka Museum, just outside of Wellington, is set to display it.

A cartoon rabbit has been picked as the top screen siren – ahead of real-life stars such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. Red-haired vamp

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Jessica Rabbit topped a poll by Lovefilm to mark Marilyn Monroe’s 85th birthday. The nightclub jazz singer, pictured left, featured in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit and was voiced by Kathleen Turner. Hepburn – star of Breakfast At Tiffany’s – was runner-up, while Monroe, who died in 1962, finished third in the list. Jessica Rabbit landed a fifth of the votes. “It’s really interesting that an animated film star topped the list ahead of real-life Hollywood stars,” said Fliss White of Lovefilm. Quite.

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A couple who sparked a major rescue operation after claiming their son had floated away in a helium balloon are to auction it for charity. Richard and Mayumi Heene served 30 days’ and 20 days’ jail respectively over the incident in 2009, which the world saw unfold over Sky News. Now they plan to sell the huge UFO-like craft which was seen floating over Fort Collins, believed to have their son inside. However, six-year-old Falcon was in their house, and the whole episode was found to be a hoax. They have made a video stating they will auction the inflatable to raise money for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief – and they expect to raise $1m (£610,000). Terms of their probation say they can’t profit from their story until 2013.

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£1800 – the rest of his savings – to rent a billboard in south Dublin as “one last throw of the dice to remain in Ireland”. Mac An Iomaire, who calls himself the “Jobless Paddy”, said he was “really frustrated” after searching for a job for eight months. The billboard has the words “Save Me from Emigration” and a man with a suitcase looking over water to structures such as the Sydney Opera House, New York’s Statute of Liberty iand the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada.

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Amount, in pounds, Xiao Zheng sold his kidney for in China so that he could afford to buy an iPad 2

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BILLBOARD JOB BID A desperate jobseeker has spent his life savings on a billboard campaign in a last ditch effort to get employed. Feilim Mac An Iomaire, 26, said he has been unable to find work since moving back from Australia last year. The marketing graduate decided to spend

His “dead possum” hairdo has made him the butt of bad jokes, but Kiwi politician Peter Dunne has redeemed himself with a plank on live television. Mr Dunne, one of New Zealand’s most conservative ministers, became the country’s first MP to assume the bizarre position on TV, much to the delight of the live audience. Responding to loud chants of “Peter, Peter, Peter”, the revenue minister clambered up on to a high table and lay in the pose made famous by hundreds of Australasian planking enthusiasts. The stunt is the second to grab headlines for Mr Dunne, who is best known for his hairdo. He said: “I’m fed up with being described as having a dead possum on top.”

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And finally... BUM DEAL FOR FRY Talking benches voiced by celebrities including Stephen Fry are being set up at eight beauty spots in the UK. Stars recorded monologues for the National Trust project, each a five-minute

commentary inspired by their surroundings. Fry, pictured, whose bench is in Felbrigg Hall, Norfolk, said: “I hope I provide comfort, balm and solace for many a weary bottom.”

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Being “called selfloathing by you is like being called fat by Dawn French. Clown!

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Columnist Julie Burchill fights back at Lily Allen’s anger at being called a “cry baby”. Girls, please

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Some 200 gangs operate in the capital. Here, ex-members reveal why it’s getting harder to escape the city gangland WORDS FRANKIE MULLIN

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ne of my friends was stabbed multiple times in the chest. Another person I knew was beaten to death by a rival gang. He was 16.” Such are the teenage memories of Fola Odebunmi, 25, who was in a Greenwich gang until the age of 20. The violence associated with these groups is regularly thrust into the limelight, the most recent cases being the conviction of 15-year-old hitman Santre Sanchez Gayle jailed for the murder of Gulistan Subasi in East London, and the accidental shooting of five-year-old Thusha Kamaleswaran in Stockwell. Between these waves of public reaction, for many, the existence of gangs in the nation’s capital remains a hazy concept. There are, however, some 200 gangs operating in London – some of which are split into still smaller feuding cliques. Delroy, 45, is an ex-gang member who now works with young offenders. He notes the proliferation of postcodespecific gangs that have sprung up since he was a teenage member of East London’s Hoxton Firm. “Now there are probably 20 gangs in what was once our area,” he says. “Young people say it’s easier to be in than out.” Odebunmi has also escaped the world of gangs and is about to start a job as a key worker, but he’s still understands how he was dragged into such a brutal world. Growing up in Hackney, then moving to South London as a teenager, Odebunmi says life at home was violent and the conflict he found on the streets mirrored that. “I was in a gang before I knew it was a gang,” he explains. “To begin with we

just played football, but we moved on to fighting, robbing and drugs. We’d rob people either by intimidating them or a group of us would rush one person. “In the nearest borough, another group of boys was doing the same thing and the next thing you know, you’re involved in gang warfare.” According to Tony Thompson, author of several books on the subject, this default entry into the world of crime is the norm. “Every street and estate is now split into gangs,” he says. “Just by living somewhere

attractive side of belonging to a clique. But words are not the same as actions and there’s a danger that teenage bravado can come back to haunt those who want out of gang membership. “By making videos, people are being branded for life,” says Delroy. “I’ve worked with a kid who got fired from his job when his boss saw him on YouTube.” Not only this, but traditional ways out for disadvantaged kids are rapidly disappearing as the recent spending cuts

London contains an estimated “ 200 gangs, some of which are split in still smaller feuding cliques ” you’ll be perceived as a threat by rival gangs. The only way to get any protection is to join yourself.” And, once in, leaving a gang is increasingly difficult. Try typing “London hood video” into YouTube and there, immortalised on the web, is a catalogue of film made by – usually teenage – gang members. Most of the videos feature groups of attitude-drenched boys rapping into a mate’s camera, bigging up their toughness and threatening rival gangs. Some, in which weapons are brandished, are more frightening. Police are unwilling to talk about gangs’ use of social networking, cautious of drawing attention to the showy, teen-

kick in. Hackney Youth Service has seen its budget slashed by 50 per cent, meaning that initiatives like its volunteers project, which played a part in helping Odebunmi turn his life around, face an uncertain future. “Jobs and training schemes are dwindling, benefits are being cut and young people are growing up seeing their parents and siblings unable to get decent jobs,” says Delroy. “Lots of people I work with say they’re fed up with being in a gang. “You realise these are normal young people who’ve been thrust into a violent world. “But real escape routes are being closed off.” It’s a sobering thought.

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Tulisa: Will she behave on X Factor?

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obby, unashamedly rough-around-theedges new X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has received a right slating from certain sections of the press. According to the Daily Mail’s Alison Boshoff, the 22-yearold N-Dubz star should be allowed nowhere near prime-time TV due to a self-confessed past as a drug-taking girl gang member. Boshoff frets that Contostavlos won’t be able to “control her wilder outbursts enough to front a family show”. But really? Really? Does she honestly think Contostavlos is going to fly into some sort of girl gang frenzy as she sits on the judging panel? An incident in 2009 has been brought up in which Contostavlos and her then-boyfriend were involved in a fight in which a man was stabbed. The singer wasn’t charged and Adam Bailey was cleared of any involvement. But apparently that is irrelevant. Either way, is the concern for this “family show” really that Contostavlos might start a fight? Pull Kelly Rowland’s hair? Punch Gary Barlow? Stab Louis Walsh? Of course not. Boshoff’s real complaint comes at the beginning of her article where she describes seeing Contostavlos drunk on an Ibiza beach with her “bleached hair, gold jewellery and huge

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tattoo”. And now we get to the real fear. TV is full of drug-taking, boozing, shagging celebrities. It’s how half of them got famous. No, what Boshoff objects to is Tulisa’s refusal to “de-chav” herself a la Cheryl Cole. But Chezza could be said to have a “chequered” past herself. Don’t forget the National Treasure was convicted of assaulting a toilet attendant. Only she primped and simpered and “played the game”, whereas Contostavlos, as yet, has refused to do so, telling fans on Twitter that she “don’t no how to be anything other than myself”. X Factor fans (teen girls, not “families”) will adore her. “We love u simply cus u ‘get it’,” Tulisa tweeted. And they do. But Boshoff, if you’re that scared, maybe watch your back next time you see Contostavlos.

UP YOURS, PRETTY PEOPLE My absolute favourite news story this week was chubby ginger guy Roland Bunce being voted to the top of

A small “stand against the tyranny of beauty

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high-street store Next’s modelling competition. Alongside the standard selection of pretty boys and girls, sits Bunce, smiling pudgily but triumphantly from his place at the head of the online poll. Fleetingly,

Bunce became an internet star when his profile page was retweeted by 1500 people and ‘liked’ 10,000 times on Facebook. “Thanks for all for the support ... I’m overwhelmed,” Bunce wrote. Bunce won’t win and half the comedy is that people actually seem to expect the “real” Roland Bunce to step forward. But no matter that he probably doesn’t exist, it’s still a small (but funny) stand against the tyranny of beautiful people.

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MORE THAN A TRIPLE? The Kiwi who landed the world’s first triple back-flip on a BMX last week believes his best is still yet to come. Jed Mildon, 24, nailed the dangerous stunt at an event in Taupo using a purpose-built 20-metre-high ramp. “That was a 20-metre roll-in and I could handle going that fast (60 km/h), so I’m pretty sure we can make it bigger and better. You’re going to see pretty crazy things in the near future and I think this is only the beginning,” he said. Mildon described mentally preparing in the final moments before attempting the stunt as “surreal”. “I don’t really know that much what was going on around but the fact that all I wanted to do was pull really hard off that lip and land three flips which is what we achieved.” Mildon’s jump can be seen on YouTube.

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AUSSIE WINS ON ASP Australian Kai Otton, 31, has won the Oakley Saquarema Prime at Itauna beach, Brazil. Under sunny skies and consistent 8-10 foot surf, the goofy-footer held on to defeat local Raoni Monteiro, 29, in the final heat of the ASP World Prime at the left-hand point break. “I had to surf with a borrowed board because I didn’t bring anything big enough for these types of waves and, in the end, everything worked out,” Otton said. For his efforts, he received £24,500 and now moves up to number 38 on the ASP World rankings. An awesome day’s work.

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Toulon rugby boss Mourad Boudjellal wants to put his new super-signing Willie Mason up against his former star Sonny Bill Williams in a boxing match in France. At 194cm and 115kg, Mason has 3cm and 7kg over Williams, but Mason hasn’t had a bout yet while Williams had his fourth pro fight over last weekend. The two former league sensations are mates off the field, and played together in the Bulldogs from 2004-2007 – Mason took Williams under his wing when the Kiwi initially made the Dogs’ first grade side. “It would be fantastic,” Boudjellal, who is confident of getting 8000 of people to such a fight, said. However, Williams’ camp offered no comment on the possibility. Meanwhile, Williams’ opponent, 43-yearold Tongan gospel singer Alipate Liava’a, is bring investigated for benefit fraud after claiming he was unable to work due to having tennis elbow. Hard to defend those charges when you’re fighting an All Black on live pay-per-view TV.

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement last week by tweeting: “Im retiring.” He included a link to a 16-second video of him saying: “We did it; 19 years, baby. Thank you very much. That’s why I’m telling you first: I’m about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon. O’Neal scored more than 28,000 points and appeared in six NBA finals, three times as the MVP and seven feature films. He was 15-time All-Star, four-time champion and the 2000 NBA Most Valuable Player. Shaq calls time

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in the NSW for the first State Of Origin match last month but, due to an injury to Brett Morris, it’s likely he will start on the wing. Hayne hasn’t had a bad season; it’s just that for the past couple of years he’s played so well that any drop in form, no matter how slight, is highly visible. Hayne will want to lift for the Eels and then show the NSW coaches they got it wrong by dominating game two next week.

The heat is on: The Miami Heat cheer squad gets the crowd warmed up before game one of the NBA finals series against the Dallas Mavericks. With LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all in top form, Miami won 92-84

Will Vettel win his sixth race of the season in Montreal?

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Manager Arsene Wenger reflects on (understandably) unhappy Arsenal fans

Self-respect is “more important than anything else

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Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi quits all international cricket months after publicly criticising coach Waqar Younis

Preview … Pedal to the metal F1: CANADIAN GP Sat (qualifying) and Sunday (race), 5pm, BBC1 Traditionally, the Montreal F1 race is among the more exciting competitions on the motor racing calendar. That’s because the racetrack offers a host of overtaking chances, and because its place on the schedule can be a turning point – good and bad – for drivers and teams in the championship chase. The big question will be if Sebastian Vettel, who has won five of the first six races of the campaign and leads the world title chase by 58 points from McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton, can score yet another victory. There are fears on some quarters that the German’s runaway success could lead to a dip in interest in the sport, but Hamilton,

ever the scrapper, is convinced the fight isn’t over just yet. “I am always very quick at Montreal and he (Vettel) has got no high-speed corners to pull out on me there,” the Englishman said after the Monaco race. And Ferrari will introduce new parts to the car of their racer Fernando Alonso in the hope he will climb on to the podium again. Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali believes Alonso, who finished second in Monaco, will surprise the viewers by putting up his best show at the Canadian circuit. “We are not giving up. The situation in the two championships continues to become more difficult. But now we’re coming up on two races in which, on paper, we should be competitive,” Domenci promised.

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The Chat … FIJI RUGBY WORLD CUP CHAOS What’s going on? Because of sanctions which bar Fijians connected to the country’s military regime travelling to New Zealand, Fiji claims some of its top players will be absent from the September tournament. NZ has major concerns about issues concerning human rights and democracy in Fiji. What are the options? Fiji’s Olympic chairman

committee boss, Vidhya Lakha, is calling a boycott of the World Cup. IRB chief Mike Miller is trying to convince NZ to soften its stance on the issue. What chance compromise? NZ foreign minister Murray McCully last week reiterated “banned means banned”. Fiji will either play or watch the tournament on TV.

TV HIGHLIGHTS ODI CRICKET India vs West Indies Monday 2pm, Sky Sports 2 Can the Windies beat the world champs? BASEBALL New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox Tuesday 11pm, ESPN America Top MLB action NBA BASKETBALL Miami Heat v Dallas Mavericks Wednesday, 2am ESPN NBA Finals - game 4 finals

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A spot of jail may fix sports cheats

Pakistani cricket fans burn an effigy of Salman Butt after he was busted spot-fixing last year. Would a jail threat have deterred him?

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hen I was about 12, a classmate promised to give me his Pearl Jam CD if I bowled him a couple soft balls in a trial game for the school cricket team. I could generate a bit of swing back then and it was no easy feat to knock my bowling around. He wanted to impress his father who was something of a legend-in-hisown-lunchtime club player. I mulled it over and decided it wasn’t such a bad idea: I was guaranteed a place in the team anyway and to help out this poor kid was no hassle. Plus, that CD was a real clincher. These days you’d call such an arrangement spot-fixing, the smaller, less-visible cousin of the practice known as match-fixing. In 2011, these are now such a scourge of professional sport that Australia last week proposed jail sentences of up to 10 years for those involved in the practice, across all sports. It’s a move that should be welcomed the world over (except perhaps in Pakistan). When you or I watch a game, we want, nay demand, the thrill of absolutely not knowing what will happen. If it’s a scripted performance we seek, there’s the local theatre (or the FIFA World Cup hosting decision show) for that. Why

should we pay money for Sky TV or a match ticket when the result is already decided? Good work Australia, lock up those cheats. The three Pakistani cricketers caught in the News Of The World spot-fixing sting last year probably laughed all the way to the

Good work “Australia, lock up the cheats ”

bank. Their eventual bans became a joke when Salman Butt continued to make money on TV at the World Cup. The trio were prepared to gamble, knowing that the cash they gained would keep them comfortable, even if they were busted. The threat of jail may have made them think twice. And as for that kid who wanted

to make the school team: well, I stepped up to the bowling crease and sent him down a slow, looping delivery. The ball hummed through the air, the revolutions of the seam creating a blur as the leather orb pitched well outside off stump. The kid licked his lips and cocked his bat for an almighty slog. He swung like a champion but connected only with air as the ball hit the fake grass pitch and turned sharply, careening into his stumps. As he trudged off with tears in his eyes we both reflected on the lessons we had learnt. He now understood that if you’re not good enough, you’re not good enough, no amount of bribery can really change that. Me, well, I learnt always to get the payment first.

HELP BRING THE X GAMES TO BRITAIN ESPN have announced they are taking the X Games global, with another six cities worldwide to host the popular extreme sports event. The UK, in the form of Bristol, is launching a bid and wants online support. Imagine a summer weekend watching the world’s best BMXers and board-riders. How much fun would that be? Heaps. I guarantee it. Show your support for the Bristol bid at facebook.com/ xgamesbristol and twitter. com/xgamesuk

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Buderus will line up with some top Australian and New Zealand rugby league talent

ustralia’s State of Origin series is famed for the intensity of its rivalry, an endless, epic rugby league grudge match between Queensland and NSW. Only time will tell whether the Super League equivalent, pitting England against the Aussies and Kiwis playing over here, takes on the same mythic dimensions but it is unlikely any quarter will be asked or given in Friday night’s clash. Exiles captain Danny Buderus reckons the players are ready and raring to go for the inaugural hit-out, insisting that acting as pioneers is as much a motivating factor as bloodying English noses. “Hopefully it’s a success and guys who come across in future are keen to play,” Buderus says.

ENGLAND AGAINST THE REST REST Exiles captain Danny Buderus is ready to lead his team of Aussie and Kiwi expats against the host nation WORDS TOM STURROCK

The tough Australian defensive approach has worked its way into the Super League

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“People say that we’re going to be going out there to put one over on the Poms but it’s more about being pioneers of this concept and being part of it from the start.”

EXILES The Exiles are made up of players who forfeited the chance to represent their state or their country when they came to play in Super League, for whom the chance to take on England is an unexpected bonus.

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It took a long “ time to let go of Newcastle ”

Chase, who has been probably the stand-out performer in the Super League this season.”

COMING OVER In 2009, when Buderus left the NRL to join Super League powerhouses Leeds Rhinos, he closed the book on a decorated career with Newcastle, where he stamped himself as one of the great hookers of the modern era. He played 220 games and captained the Knights, as well as notching 21 Origin caps for NSW; he played in the 2001 premiership and won the Dally M in 2004. “It took a long for me to let go of Newcastle, to get the place out of my mind,” he says. “But I came over for the right reasons and because I wanted to be adaptable.” Buderus is now part of the Aussie diaspora, accomplished players heading north in the twilights of their careers, enriching the English league. “With all the Aussie coaches over here, they’ve brought their style with them and encouraged that defensive side of the game,” he says. “It’s no better or worse over here – it’s just different.”

“There’s not that history yet but I think the main thing is that it makes you think how powerful the side is with the Aussies and Kiwis combined,” Buderus says. “We’ll prepare and play as though we’re playing for your country and it’s great for these guys to have another crack at representative footy.” And it’s not as though the Exiles are a pub side; indeed, for Buderus, the chance play alongside some of his decorated teammates is a major incentive. “Look at the guys you get to play with – Mark O’Meley, Steve Menzies, Matt King,” he says. “And the Kiwis who you’d never play with Super man: Rangi Chase otherwise, guys like Rangi

BACK HOME As a favourite son of Newcastle, Buderus has been keeping a close eye on the sweeping changes at his old

club, where mining magnate Nathan Tinkler has taken over and promptly poached legendary coach Wayne Bennett for next season. Some momentous on-field signings are tipped to follow. “I’m a footy nut and I have a big interest in seeing kids come through. I love seeing the Knights doing well,” Buderus says. “I’m really excited about what’s happening there. It will be great for the club and the community. It’s an amazing time, to have Wayne coming on board. Sounds like there are some good times on the way, but also a lot of hard work.” When Buderus runs out at Leeds on Friday night, though, the Knights will be the furthest thing from his mind, for he will have a new team to lead, another honour to add to an already long list.

INTO EXILE An initial 34-man squad was announced in April, which was then, in a novel innovation, whittled down with the help of the rugby league public. Voting will determine 13 of the final 22 spots, with a cap of three players from any one Super League club imposed on the 13-man group chosen by fans. Squad: Louis Anderson, Danny Buderus, George Carmont, Rangi Chase, David Fa’alogo, David Faiumu, Craig Fitzgibbon, Brett Hodgson, Matt King, Kylie Leuluai, Thomas Leuluai. Steve Menzies, Joel Monaghan Luke O’Donnell, Mark O’Meley, Tony Puletua, Pat Richards, Iosia Soliola.

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he number of long-term jobless in Britain has hit a 14-year-high, according to new figures. Some 850,000 people now claim benefits – a third of the country’s unemployed. The analysis, by think tank IPPR, showed that 386,000 had not worked in two years and a further 464,000 had been jobless for at least 12 months. The figure is the highest since 1997. This is despite a fall

in last month’s short-term unemployment tally. IPPR director Nick Pearce said being out of work for more than a year could have a “scarring effect”. The worst hit long-term job hunters are the over 50s, but youth unemployment is also rising at an alarming rate. One in four 18-24-year-olds have spent a least a year out of work. Employment minister

Chris Grayling will next month unveil a £14,000 sweetener for employers to take on benefits claimants in a bid to get more people back to work. “Our new programme will start to turn things around,” he said.

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Workers will be treated to an extra long weekend next year to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. A repeat of the royal wedding holiday will mark 60 years on the throne. The first Monday in June will be a day off, while the May bank holiday will move to the Friday.

The number of low-skilled workers, such as those in retail and hospitality, has more than doubled in the past nine years. It was driven by a 60-fold rise in migration from EU countries within Eastern Europe, which fall outside the government’s immigration cap.

UK banks are culling 1000 jobs a week. Barclays has made the most recent, shedding 500 jobs after Lloyds axed 360. RBS has cut 20,000 since it nearly collapsed in 2008. David Fleming, of union Unite, described the situation as “haemorrhaging jobs”.

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FEEL THE FORCE Like the sound of policing the streets? Become a volunteer copper and you’ll see a side of London you never knew existed WORDS REBECCA KENT

id you always want to be a police officer when you were little? If your dream was never realised, don’t give up just yet. You can join the 55,000-strong Metropolitan Police family as a special constable – volunteering for the force without giving up your day job.

DO A GOOD DEED Ask any special constable the best part of their role and they’ll tell you it is about making vulnerable strangers feel safe. That could be by responding to a domestic violence 999, protecting a bystander caught up in a street riot, delivering first aid to an accident victim or helping a pensioner across a road. ‘Specials’, as they are warmly referred to, are not simply consigned the duff jobs. “They have the same powers and uniform as regular police officers,” assures a spokesman for the Met. “But they’re just ordinary people who are prepared to give up at least 16 hours of

their spare time a month to do something positive for themselves and the community.”

WALKING THE STREETS OF LONDON Neil Dickerson, 29, works as a Blackberry specialist for Price Waterhouse Coopers by day. He now channels the gusto of his “hardcore” Friday and Saturday evenings with his mates into pounding the beat in Brixton and Lambeth, never quite

A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING As well as 80 hours of coached patrol, recruits undergo 18 months of training, covering everything from officer safety, report book writing and preparing evidence to court and, of course, powers of arrest. “I’ll never forget my first,” Dickerson says. “I was doing a plain clothes patrol Desk by day, on the streets at night

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knowing what a night will entail. He says: “We usually start off by doing a high-visibility patrol in areas known for crime and respond to break-ins, then after midnight you’re mainly dealing with drunk and disorderly behaviour. People are generally cool and like a bit of banter. “I remember one day, a cab diver pulled up with a lady passenger who was being aggressive, but then she collapsed. “Our first aid training kicked in and we were able to save her. It turned out she was diabetic and had gone into a coma. Had she gone home, she’d have died.”

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RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH STARS Policing is not only about dealing with London’s gritty criminal underbelly. Emine Ondal, 25, who has a desk job at the Met as a performance information analyst, has been a special for five years. She got a kick from patrolling the BAFTA awards last year. “My priority was obviously keeping the risk of threat away from all the celebrities, but, yes, there’s a chance you get a bit star struck,” she says.

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GAME, SET, MATCHING THE TASK Certainly, it’s crowd situations that specials play a vital role. Now strategising staff placement for the London Olympics, The Police Federation has estimated 1000 additional officers will be required each day of the Games and are hoping most of these roles will be filled by specials. The force is planning to increase the number of recruits from 5000 to about 7000 by 2012. NOW WHAT? To qualify, you must be between 18 and 57, have indefinite leave to remain in the UK and have been permanently residing here for the past three years. You must also have a willingness to commit at least 200 hours a year. Some companies are willing to negotiate

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days off for employees to commit to their duties, such as court appearances. The Met does warn that a number of occupations are incompatible with being a special, for example, magistrates, court clerks, politicians, soldiers and parking attendants. You must also be presentable, compassionate and have tact. If your application passes an initial assessment, you will have to perform a written test and an interview, then a fitness and medical test.

REAPING THE BENEFITS Specials don’t get paid, but they do get public transport for free when both on and off-duty. There are also unlimited transferable benefits. “Specials will experience new and different challenges every time they go out on patrol,” a Met spokesman said. “They’ll hone skills like problem solving, negotiation, communication and coping under pressure. Plus, they’ll learn more about life than most people will ever see.” Ondal agrees: “I have young brothers and sisters and part of the reason I became a special was to be able to provide a link between them and their peers and the police. So far, it’s been hugely rewarding.”

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Ben Sparkes was a wide-eyed globetrotter when he first arrived in London from Australia eight years ago. Then aged 19, he recalls speaking to a roving TNT reporter who quizzed him on his travel tales. He described, still with his heaving rucksack on his back, how he was fresh from a ski season in France and Switzerland. “I couldn’t boil an egg when I got there,” he told us in 2005. “Now I know how to make really posh things like beef bourguignon.” What a difference eight years makes. Sparkes, 27, from Melbourne, who now lives in Crawley, near Gatwick airport, is a full-time police officer. “It was strange at first to see myself wearing the uniform and the helmet. “Although I had friends who were policemen back home, I never really thought I would become one, too – especially not a British bobby as it’s seen as quite a novelty.” Having been in the force for two years, after serving in the British Territorial Army, Sparkes notes his role in the recent Trafalgar Square student riots as a career high-point. “It was insane to turn up and see thousands of people throwing bottles. “It was scary and exciting all at once. But you always look out for your colleagues and they look out for you, and that’s what it’s like being in the force – you’re part of a big family,” he says. The job has even taken him to New York to run a half marathon with the NYPD for charity. You’ll usually find Sparkes on the beat around Brick Lane, but having also worked in other corners of the capital, he says not even his travels could have prepared him for the array of cultures he has encountered on the job – besides the odd Australian, of course. “I’ve met a few who have had a bit too much to drink and have told them to move on from the street. “It’s hard, because I was that person once!”

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supporting vice squad doing a prostitution sting and as soon as a guy had committed an offence with an undercover officer, we chased him and they recommended I do the arrest because it was an easy one. “I’ve never put handcuffs on someone before and I was as nervous as hell.”

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W8 tops property rich list f you’re looking for cheap accommodation, steer clear of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea – it boasts the five most expensive areas of the country to live in. Britain’s Property Rich List 2011, released by Zoopla.co.uk, reveals Kensington W8 postcodes fetch an average of

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Bosses of blue chip companies earn more than 150 times the average wage in Britain of about £23,000. Sarah Wilson, chief of corporate governance firm Manifest, who made the findings, said shareholders were angry they weren’t being rewarded for their help during the financial crisis.

Holidaymakers are being warned to check last-minute car hire insurance policies before booking. Rental desks are overpriced, with excess fees – which you pay if you have an accident or need to have repairs – adding on up to 58 per cent of the cost, claims iCarhireinsurance.com.

How do you budget in London?

I never buy expensive alcohol or clothes – there’s no need to. High street shops recreate ideas straight from the catwalk. It’s all about how you wear them. Also, everywhere I shop, I ask if they have a discount card system I can take advantage of. Any money-saving tips?

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Find family and friends to doss with. What was your last big blowout?

A holiday in New York recently, then a huge party in London last week. Ouch! What non-essential items do you spend money on?

Clothes and face wash – they keep me looking good.

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COOL CAMPING Pitch up in ancient forests and dreamy beaches by visiting Scotland’s hippest campsites WORDS ROBIN MCKELVIE

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once thought camping was something best left to scout groups. Then I was commissioned to research the book Cool Camping: Scotland. Over the course of writing two editions I have been blown away by the great campsites dotted around my native land; locations that qualify as cool due to their sweeping Atlantic beaches, ancient forest areas or aromatherapy oil-infused saunas and funky hammocks, rather than any official rating system. Here are my favourites:

BEST FOR CYCLISTS Where? Comrie Croft Tucked away in serious cycling and mountain biking country in Highland Perthshire, Comrie Croft even have their own trails and rent out bikes. This innovative self-styled ‘eco-camping’ retreat boasts the snug treat of staying in their Swedish kata tents. Scotland has been voted the world’s number one mountain biking destination, and in this corner of Scotland it is easy to see why. See: comriecroft.com BEST FOR TREES Where: Rothiemurchus If you love trees – no, I mean really love trees – then Rothiemurchus is the site for you as you can pitch right amongst the ancient Caledonian forest that used to

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BEST FOR GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Where? Applecross There are not many campsites worth losing your car over, but Applecross is one. My car engine surrendered as I attempted to tackle Scotland’s highest road, the Bealach na Ba (The Pass of the Cattle), to get to this ultra remote spot. If it happens, you won’t mind later when you are taking in the epic views across to the Isle of Skye and the rugged Cuillin mountains. Sipping on a cold

Scottish ale here on this grassy meadow as the sun bursts over the jagged Cuillin ridges and smoulders into the Atlantic, the modern world feels very far away indeed. See: applecross.uk.com/campsite

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cover Scotland. Wake in the morning to the sounds of a gushing burn (stream) as your nostrils fill with the aroma of pine needles. The surrounding Rothiemurchus Estate boasts silvery lochs where you can take out a boat and you can also hire a bike to explore the forest tracks. See: rothiemurchus.net.

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BEST FOR CHILLING OUT IN A HAMMOCK Where? Lazy Duck If you are into laidback cool then the Lazy Duck, a bijou four-pitch site, is the place. The moniker emanates from the resident Aylesbury ducks who are so lazy they cannot be bothered to hatch their own eggs. Humans tend to feel similarly relaxed here with hammocks tempting in the heather, a Tarzan swing made out of an old boat buoy, a sauna soothed by essential oils and an unusual outdoor ‘bush shower’, – an ambitious attempt to bring a slice of Africa to the Highlands. See: lazyduck.co.uk. BEST FOR IF YOU WANT TO CHEAT A LITTLE Where? Mabie Forest To the south of Glasgow, Mabie Forest is perfect for those who want to cheat. You don’t have to struggle to pitch your tent as you can stay in either their Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction or their tipi. Both are ideal for groups as you can hire them for exclusive use – the roundhouse sleeps 16. There are a range of walks in the forest and a high rope course at the site, as well as a web of Lovely cup of tea

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Hot tub fun at Mabie Forest

BEST FOR WALKERS Where: Red Squirrel, Glencoe Tucked in perhaps Scotland’s most scenic glen, Glencoe, this campsite is surrounded by mountains. There is everything from easy low level walks, to rugged trails and on to serious rock climbing. The legendary Clachaig Inn awaits in the evening with hearty portions, ales and tall walking tales by a roaring log fire. See: redsquirrelcampsite.com BEST FOR BEACH LOVERS Where? Invercaimbe Some of the finest sunsets in Europe melt across the sands here. Enjoy the fiery oranges and reds with a backdrop of the Small Isles. A bit low on facilities, but with a sweep of pristine sand and those views, you don’t need much else. With mile upon mile of unspoilt white sand you can easily find your own slice of idyllic beach. See: invercaimbecaravansite.co.uk BEST FOR WILD CAMPING Where? Glen Etive For real outdoor types, wild camping is the only way to go, just choosing a site in a remote spot and pitching your tent. Scotland has long enjoyed a relatively liberal attitude to camping and land access compared to England and Wales (see mcofs. org.uk for the ‘rules’). Glen Etive is wild camping heaven. Just leave the main Road to the Isles and tumble down the glen towards Loch Etive and you enter a world where man feels very small.

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TRY THE LOCAL TIPPLE Renowned for its beers, the city offers more than 700 types including fruit-flavoured and of course, chocolate.

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is far less developed than in the south of France, and it provides ample opportunities for anything involving boats or waves, not to mention a stunning array of seafood. Add to this Brittany’s Celtic heritage – introduced by folks fleeing Britain ever since Roman times – and it has as much in common with Wales, Cornwall and Scotland as it does with mainstream France. So, if you enjoy outdoor activities and great food, you’ll love this truly distinct part of the country.

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DIVE IN With mile upon mile of Atlantic coastline, Brittany offers world-class water sports. Sailing is big – and sailors don’t come more popular than Eric Tabarly, whose name adorns the hugely impressive Cité de la Voile centre in Lorient. It’s a homage to everything nautical – check out the interactive exhibitions, then hop on board a real yacht to head out to the open sea and have a go taking the helm and winching the sails. See citevoile-tabarly.com

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GETTING THERE Fly to Dinard from London Stansted with Ryanair (ryanair. com) or fly from Gatwick to Nantes with easyJet (easyjet.com). GETTING AROUND All of Brittany’s major towns are served by highspeed TGV train, while local and tourist trains allow you to criss-cross more than 1000km of railways throughout the region. SEE brittanytourism.com.

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of places to hire watersport equipment. See surfschool.org One of the town’s best known beaches is Las Plage du Bons Secours which boasts a sea water swimming pool, replenished after every high tide. The Bretons are also into the latest surf craze: stand-up paddleboarding. You get an oversized surfboard (on which balancing is easy – you can stand or kneel) and a paddle. It’s a far less intimidating way to enjoy the thrill of catching a wave than surfing and even old-school surfers have been known to enjoy it. See blue-experience.org

DIG IN Some of the best seafood you’re ever likely to taste can be found in Brittany. With most of its main towns and cities located along a relatively undeveloped coast, the potential for fruit de mer are seemingly endless. Fish stew, often served with a couple of slabs of fish in a broth of vegetables, is a speciality. And it tastes so BEACH BREAK much better than it sounds. Brittany’s long, wide, More straightforward uncrowded beaches yet equally tasty is are perfect for a seafood platter, sand yachting. which is a It’s a cross regional between speciality. windsurfing, Don’t miss trying sailing and cycling some traditional – you sit in Breton cider. This is I seafood, I eat it a small contraption with to mainstream brews three wheels, hold the sail and like Magners and Bulmers what zoom along the beach. It’s far easier to get a bottle of Dom Perignon is to a £3 bottle the hang of than windsurfing (it only of spumante. It’s light(ish) but super tasty, takes about 10 minutes to pick up the and an authentic alternative to beer. basics), and you don’t get wet if you get it » For more information on what to see all wrong. and do in Brittany, visit brittanytourism. A great place to try the sport is in the com; bretagne35.com; morbihan.com attractive walled city of St Malo, which and cotesdarmor.com has a surfeit of sandy beaches and plenty

MUST-SEE TOWNS Two of the best towns to experience atmospheric Breton heritage are St Malo and Dinan, in north-east Brittany. ■ St-Malo was once home to pirates who made a handsome living raiding ships plying the English Channel, but these days it’s far more genteel. The walled city (Intra-Muros) is home to restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, while walking the ramparts provides great views, both to the old town (which looks the part even though most of it was rebuilt after WWII bombing), the beach below and the nearby beachside suburb of St-Servan. At low tides wander over the causeway to the Fort National (open to the public and summer), or have a picnic on the Ile du Grande Be. ■ A few kilometres away is Dinard, a pretty seaside resort, famous for its striped bathing tents. It’s a classy place with a stylish promenade. Equally enchanting is Dinan, a walled city overlooking the River Rance. With timbered buildings, cobblestone streets and a ye olde feel, it’s a great place to get lost in its narrow streets.

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Firstly, sign up to airlines’ e-newsletters and look out for their sales. Next, consider flying via Madrid or larger American airports to find some cheaper options. Remember, the larger cities served by more airlines will usually be the cheapest destinations. The more carriers that fly there, the greater the competition and the cheaper the price. Agents use software which starts with a date or month so it’s difficult to search a range of possibilities. You can, however, gauge some prices and options online first and then head to an agent with your findings to get a good deal. Go to matrix.itasoftware.com’s ‘month to view’ option of lowest fares and start plugging in possibilities. You will soon find a number of flight options and prices which vary by date. The site will show you the cheapest route and airline combinations. You can’t book flights more than 11 months in advance so bear this in mind planning your return journey. Spend some time looking at the different month’s prices and then go armed with your information to your travel agent.

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I would suggest you travel less and concentrate more on the area around Albania, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Include Montenegro in this itinerary too. Belgrade will be an excellent place to start your trip. The quaint Stari Grad is perfect for strolling – with the occasional cafe and museum to break up the day. Don’t miss the 19th century Palace of Princess Ljubica to see Balkan style architecture, then get outdoors and explore some of Serbia’s stunning countryside. The region of Zlatibor has some great walks. Next, Bosnia-Herzegovina is dotted with achingly beautiful and historic towns – try Mostar and Jajce. Take a break on one of Montenegro’s gorgeous sandy beaches. Petrovac is a very pretty resort but expect it to be busy in high season. After recharging your batteries, head to Albania’s capital Tirana for vibrant nightlife in the Blloku area. Finally, experience the gorgeous Albanian landscape with great views from the Mount Dajti cable car.

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Try to arrange your travel bookings so that you arrive at your destination by late afternoon, if possible. This allows for delays and permits changes in further plans at short notice. Arriving in a new city late at night should be avoided as it is a stress that can spoil the freedom and fun of independent travel, particularly if you’re travelling alone.

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BIG GUTS HARD TO STOMACH Women sporting hairy armpits and men with bulging beer bellies have topped a list of offensive beach sights. Other repugnant holiday looks include socks and sandals, visible foot infections, men in thongs and sunburnt children, according to a survey of 2000 people by Scholl. Travellers also voiced their disapproval of unkempt bikini lines, men in speedo-style swimwear, women with unflattering muffin tops, tattoos on older people, builder’s bums and moobs. Good news for Australian, Italian and Spanish beach-goers – those polled reckoned they were the sexiest nationalities when stripped down to their bathing suits, while four in 10 people reckon that Brits look particularly bad on the beach.

A third of those quizzed think folk should keep covered up unless their have taken full care of their appearance from top to toe, including manicured nails, shaven legs and well-kept feet. More than half (54 per cent) of those surveyed said they can’t stand it when people dare to bare when they haven’t bothered to make an effort with their personal appearance. “Unflattering outfits, unsightly bodies and inappropriate clothing are all a bit of a turn off when you go down to the beach for a day of relaxation,” said Charlotte Brown, Scholl UK’s senior brand manager. “The last thing you want to be presented with when trying to enjoy a bit of British sunshine is someone else’s wobbly bits or nasty-looking feet.”

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Tourist tokers out in the cold? Tourists will be banned from Holland’s coffee shops if new anti-drug laws come into effect. The legislation has been branded “tourism suicide” because many foreigners are drawn to the country for its cannabis-selling cafes. But far-right politicians argue the coffee shops attract the “wrong” type of visitor, known as “drug tourists”. “They block streets in the city centre, they don’t respect parking rules, they are noisy and, when they go from one

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coffee shop to another, they urinate and vomit in the street,” said Joep Delsing, the spokesman for the mayor of Maastricht. Holland is home to 750 coffee shops, with 220 in Amsterdam, since it decriminalised cannabis in the 1970s.

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Hostelbookers is asking its customers to pick which of three charities should receive a £10,000 donation – but only once they have liked the company’s Facebook page. The accommodation website has decided to give the cash to either the British Red Cross, Oxfam or WWF, with the two runners-up each receiving £1000. People can choose their charity on any of Hostelbookers’ six Facebook pages. Voting is open until June 22.

FALAFEL BUS TOURS Falafel Bus has launched a hop-on hop-off service in Israel and Jordan. Falafel will introduce a service in Egypt in 2012. See falafelbus.com.

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WORDS FRANKIE MULLIN

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Douai, France, July 10 More than 100 enormous wickerwork effigies are paraded through the town. The ‘giants’ – each controlled by several people – depict infamous characters from local legend. The Flemish festival began in 1530.

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WIFE-CARRYING CHAMPIONSHIPS SONKAJÄRVI, FINLAND JULY 2 WHAT: Womenfolk are hefted

over the (hopefully) burly shoulders of their fellas and transported over a course that involves sand, grass, gravel and water. There’s a 15-second penalty for men who drop their “wife” and some choose to make things more exciting by downing booze during a wife-carrying relay. WHERE: Also happens on Columbus Day in the US.

WHY: Originated from the unpleasant 19th century custom of pillaging women from neighbouring towns. DO IT BECAUSE: Some duos have it down to a fine art. And the sheer indignity is a joy. HOW MUCH: Adults €12 (£10)

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LOCK IT IN BOI BUMBA Parintins, Brazil June 28-30 boibumba.com

NOWHERE Zaragoza, Spain July 5-10 goingnowhere.org

CAMEL CUP RATHA YATRA Puri, India, July 3 Millions escort three huge chariots bearing images of Lord Krishna through the streets. There’s music and spectacle galore and, for Hindus, touching the chariot is equal to performing several pious acts. Bargain!

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Alice Springs, Australia July 14 camelcup.com.au

NAADAM Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia July 11-13 mongoliatourism.gov.mn

CALGARY STAMPEDE Calgary, Canada July 8-17 cs.calgarystampede.com

THE TRAVELLER … Anna Salnikova, 23 Sydney, Australia Where’s been your best trip?

Vietnam is pretty amazing. There’s everything you want: beaches, parties, hot weather. Best party you’ve been to?

Pacha in Ibiza. The music’s so good, we didn’t come home til 8am. Then we slept it off on the beach while getting a tan. Which country has the hottest men?

Samina Hasan from Melbourne, Australia, at the Kennedy Space Centre (NASA), US

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Italy. They’re tall, dark and handsome. Favourite part of London?

Soho – for the funky bars and clubs.

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FIVE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES JANINE KELSO GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO SK Y-HIGH FUN CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY WHAT: Float in a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia’s valleys and freaky-shaped pillars or “fairy chimneys”, formed by the erosion of soft volcanic rock. Thanks to the steady air currents, balloon pilots are able to fly almost every day of the year. The reliable thermals also mean that balloons can drift very close to the ground. SEE: gototurkey.co.uk

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MASAI MARA, KENYA WHAT: Spot lions and elephants from the safety of a hot air balloon. Masai Mara’s treeless plains are perfect for ballooning trips as it means that the animals have nowhere to hide. The glorious savannah scenery can be savoured from above too. SEE: magicalkenya.com

ARENAL NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA WHAT: Soar high above Arenal National Park’s steamy rainforests to spot monkeys. On a clear day, you can see the eruptions of the active Arenal Volcano. SEE: visitcostarica.com

YARRA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA WHAT: Victoria’s Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s best wine regions. Drift over the valley’s gorgeous patchwork of vineyards, lush hillsides, farms and forests by taking a balloon ride at sun rise, then have a glass of wine when you land. SEE: visitvictoria.com

VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT WHAT: Watch the sun rise over ancient Thebes, the City of the Dead, and see families sleeping on mud roofs. Enjoy views of the Nile and mountains, followed by the tombs of Tutankhamun and Queen Hatshepsut. SEE: egypt.travel

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THE INSIDER MARK HENSHALL, COMMISSIONING EDITOR, FROMMER’S TRAVEL The first ever big trip was Algonquin, Ontario, a sublime setting that has kept me coming back to Canada's wilderness. My most challenging travel experience was working for the European Commission in France on community

projects with children. My favourite place in the world is Skye; Morbihan in Brittany; Santa Barbara, in the US; Helsinki, Finland and southern Cuba. The next trip on my travel wishlist is either Rajasthan or Tibet. I always pack a notebook and lots of pens, elastic bands, string (something always falls apart) and a sense of the surreal.

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From cooking courses to surfing adventures, here’s our top 10 Moroccan experiences WORDS JANINE KELSO

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COOK A TAGINE IN ESSAOUIRA The laid-back beach town of Essaouira is the perfect spot to learn how to prepare a tasty Moroccan tagine, a flavoursome stew slow cooked in a conical-shaped dish also called a tagine, cleverly designed to seal in the spicy fragrances. Take a four-hour workshop in authentic yet sleek L’Atelier Madada (lateliermadada.com) in the lofty grounds of boutique hotel Madada Mogador. Suss out how to make the perfect cup of mint tea, laced with lashings of sugar, a vital part of Moroccan culture served after every meal. After cooking the richlyflavoured tagine and indulging in the fruits of your labour, enjoy a tour of the hippy town’s fish and spice souk (market), chock full of olive mountains, highly patterned tagine dishes, caged chickens and suspicious looking medicines – herbal Viagra anyone? Much of what’s on offer is not for the faint-hearted: think blood-smeared

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BIG TRIP Find a bargain in Marrakesh’s souks

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decapitated rams’ heads. Escape the gore by retreating to one of the market’s small spice shops, stocked with an array of glass jars filled with heady spices, henna dyes and sweet smelling perfume sticks, such as gazelle musk, taken from behind the animal’s ear. Once the cooking class is over, explore the coastal town’s bohemian shops, sandy beaches and art galleries.

SURF IN TAGHAZOUT A 25-minute drive north of Agadir, Taghazout is a mecca for surfers as it boasts an enormous stretch of coastline and 330 days of sunshine a year with temperatures rarely dropping below a toasty 20 degrees. Surf spots aren’t as swamped as those in Europe and the US, and the warm water and consistent waves makes for a pleasant ride. Whether you’re a novice or a superstar surfer, Taghazout has a break for you. Hash Point is known as the lazy man’s spot because it’s an easy right-hander that breaks near the shore, ideal for those who loathe paddling, while the Super Wedge offers small fun waves. Stay at surf camp Taghazout villa, set on the water’s edge at Hash Point, which offers surf guiding. See surfmaroc.co.uk.

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HAGGLE IN THE SOUKS Marrakech’s lively souks are a maze of small shops that curl around the backstreets of main square Djemaa el Fna. A whirl of patterned rugs, gaudy slippers, spices, chess sets and handcrafted crockery, the markets are best explored at night when pretty lanterns light the way. Don’t be shy about haggling; it’s an essential, and expected, part of the process. Shopkeepers will often want you to enjoy a cup of mint tea with them as you come to an agreement on a price. Effective discount plays are to say you’re from Africa or Eastern Europe and a student. Walking away can often bring

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EXPLORE THE SAHARA DESERT For the ultimate Arabian adventure, do a camel trek across the never-ending palm-tree dotted dunes of the Sahara desert while watching the blazing sun go down, changing the colour of the sand from cinnamon-yellow to blood-red. Camel rides often include the epic Erg Chebbi, an eye-popping gigantic mountain of sand that has inspired much myth and legend. Bed down between dunes in a traditional Berber camp under a star-studded

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sky, an experience offered by several operators including Intrepid Travel and On The Go Tours. The Berbers were the original inhabitants of North Africa, a people who managed to retain their traditions and culture despite the invasion of Arabs, Romans, Phoenicians and other tribes sent to conquer the tip of the continent. Most Berbers live in Morocco and although many have moved to the cities, three groups live in the Rif Mountains, the Middle and High Atlas ranges, and the Sahara.

a price down dramatically too. Beware of pushy market sellers who try to corner you in their shop in an attempt to force you to buy. Never be bullied into buying something you don’t want!

GET SCRUBBED CLEAN IN A HAMMAM Don’t expect an entirely soothing experience when visiting a hammam (traditional steam bath), which can be found in luxury hotels and riads. You’ll be given a no-holds-barred scrubbing with black soap, which will wipe away any trace of dirt or tan, before having a bucket of water thrown over you, and then sweating it all out in the sauna. The experience is normally topped off with a soothing massage, so you leave feeling rejuvenated and super-clean.

VISIT A FILM LOCATION Famously known as the Hollywood of Morocco, Ouarzazate is home to the Moroccan Film Studios where epic films, such as The Jewel Of The Nile, Cleopatra, Lawrence Of Arabia and some scenes for Star Wars were shot in its desert-like landscape. Visitors can go on a guided

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STAY IN A RIAD Beautifully decked out with colourful cushions, lanterns and mosaic-tiled floors, riads are traditional Moroccan houses set around a courtyard and are normally situated near the souks in the middle of the medina. Many have rooftop terraces with reclining seats, which afford views of the medina. Riads cater for everyone from budget to money-is-no-object travellers. In cheaper riads, expect rooms to be small and simple with a curtain (if you’re lucky) separating the bathroom and bedroom. If you find the prospect of no bathroom door terrifying, you can either banish your other half/buddy from the room when you need the loo or start singing when on the throne. Luxury riads offer hammams, terrace pools, whirlpool baths and plush rooms (with bathroom doors). Book through hostelworld.com or hostelbookers.com.

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EXPLORE DJEMAA EL FNA Djemaa el Fna is the pulsing heart of Marrakech, a big square that’s chocka-block with snake charmers, leashed monkeys (which will somehow find their way on to your back) and storytellers. At night, the square is filled with plumes of cooking smoke infused with

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Claim your tax refund now! 1 in 3 people working in the UK are due a tax refund, particularly if you did not work for the full financial year. Beat the rush and get your claim in now! We work on a “no refund, no fee” policy, so you have nothing to lose! > Average Refund £850* > FREE no obligation quote > Over 130 000 successful claims > Member of the Association of Tax Agents

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*£850 is roughly the average amount owed to a Tax Refund client. Your personal claim will depend on your individual circumstances.