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66. LAST WORD Midlands Fashion Award winner, the incredibly creative Fazane Malik on what it takes to develop and run your own fashion label. Girl’s got guts.

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60. SHORTLIST Your cultural agenda for the next four months.

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56. BEATS AND TREATS The best compilations, the best new music and an interview with HAIM. Big Love.

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26. GIFT EDIT You think we’d ignore all things festive? Hell no! We’ve scoured the shops for the perfect gift so you don’t have to. Get shopping people.

44. TRAVEL Everyone loves New York but have you ever thought of venturing past the bustle of Fifth Avenue and Broadway?

Kevin Urquhart explores Brooklyn, gets lost in Queens and feels at home in the Greenwich Village.

46. SOCIAL WOW! Everything is new and everywhere has reopened. We went there, did you? We also look at the return of clubbing; LONG LIVE THE KING!

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22. TINIE TEMPAH Yes, he does still keep some clothes at his Aunt’s house. Matt Blackwell talks exclusively to the man that has still never been to Scunthorpe.

36. WINTER STYLE We all love being nosey in the SIXTYNINE degrees offices and seeing what the peeps on the streets are strutting in our Street Style section. This issue we look at the perfect parka, party dresses and make up for that big night out and the claret colourway to brighten up every men’s wardrobe.

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06. UPFRONT This is why we love living in the midlands- there is so much creativity here. From new music to mopeds, fashion to Festive Furbys, salon style to superbrands, Up Front is where it’s at.

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The transport of choice in the 80’s for fat bottomed lollipop ladies and that odd looking bloke from down the road your mum told you not to talk to, The Tomos moped is back and amazingly, given its past, is cooler than cool!

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The Tomos XL is available in baby blue, mint green or shadow black and features a teeny 49cc air cooled engine meaning you can ride it with L plates and a CBT certificate. Perfect for the city commute, the retro ride Tomos is supergreen and costs just £1395.

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JAKE BUGG HEADLINES HOMETOWN 20 February @ Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

7 Jake Bugg has announced a date at Capital FM Arena Nottingham on 20 February 2014 in what will be his first headline arena show in his home city. The 19- year-old breakthrough artist of 2013 from Clifton, Nottingham will be following on from the triumphant headline performance at Splendour Festival when he returns to headline Nottingham’s biggest venue. www.capitalfmarena.com

BE GLAMOROUS ON THE GO AT MCARTHURGLEN EAST MIDLANDS With the party season fast approaching, it’s important to be able to transition from day to night quickly and fashionably. No matter if you’re skipping the office for dinner with friends, drinks with the girls or even the dreaded office party, the importance of getting ready in a flash is ever present this Christmas.

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1. Pack a pair of heels in your handbag. Stilettos are the quickest way to glam up any outfit, making you party ready in seconds. To tap into this season’s trend, pick up an embellished pair- whether it is a cluster of gems at the toe or a statement sequinned heel.

2. A little black dress is a versatile and flattering piece that will be in fashion forever; team with black opaque tights and an oversized knit for work, and a statement necklace and metallic clutch for the evening.

3. A simple, chic top and bold skirt is a great evening look, and the top can transition from office to party. You won’t need many accessories in addition to this statement skirt, just add killer heels and you’ll be ready in a flash.

4. A berry coloured sheer blouse can be easily dressed up or down and is a key piece for autumn winter. Team with cigarette line trousers and satchel for day, and a leather pencil skirt or shorts for an on trend evening look.

5. Statement jewellery takes your look from boardroom to bar. Whether it’s a show stopping necklace, dramatic cuff or cluster of rings, bold accessories are the perfect way to be glamorous on the go in under 60 seconds.

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FEMME The SIXTYNINE DEGREES office is officially in love with infectious throwback pop soundings of Femme, AKA Laura Bettinson, one time Coventry girl and now tipped as the new schmoo of the London music scene. With a voice that trips between the electro delights of Robyn and the Rock n Roll sarcasm of Debbie Harry, double A-side Fever Boy/ Heartbeat comes fully equipped with a chorus of epic proportions and a hook that’s as catchy as crabs. LOVE! www.thisisfemme.com

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We’re loving the range of T’s and accessories from UK label Dickeybow Clothing that combine on-trend, simple yet stylish geometric shape prints with a fit that’s bang on.

The Zebra T, shown here is just £22.99. Visit www.dickeybowclothing.com for the full range.

Hockley Rocks this Christmas

Christmas is coming early to Nottingham’s Hockley with a series of special music events, vintage and craft markets running until the 22nd December.

Hockley Rocks will take place in Hockley Square where Carlton Street, Broad Street, Heathcoat Street, Goosegate and Stoney Street meet. The series of street music performances are designed to brighten up the winter and add a real festive feel to independent shopping trip and will include musicians, performers and street acts to entertain.

There’s even a Vintage Tea Dance so get your lindyhopper dancing shoes at the ready!

As well as much musical merriment there are lots of ideas for seasonal gift goodies thanks to a series of Christmas vintage markets. This includes The Flea Circus at the Vintage Warehouse - a regular flea market with lots of stalls selling a range of arts, crafts, bric-a-brac, vintage clothing, vinyl and artisan foods.

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SPECIAL FEATURE:

Flappers & Gentlemen: Blake Edwards Speaks Easy to SIXTYNINE DEGREES

Blake has always been different. Whether it’s his edgy take on a retro 30s look, or his rather unique career path, Blake has never been one to follow the crowd. So striking out on his own with his first hair salon comes as no surprise.

Flappers & Gentlemen launches in St Martin’s Square in December 2013, and promises to be a sideways look at the high street hair salon concept. Blake says “I’ve always loved the classic qualities of personal service, high quality cuts with individual styling. Many of today’s salons seem so clinical and like a conveyor belt of customers, we’re slowing it down and bringing it back to the Old School.” Flappers & Gentlemen is no theme salon, (don’t expect people dancing the Charleston by the shampoo stations) but it will serve whisky and have 1920s cocktails actually called the Flapper and the Gentleman created by the Urban Alchemist mixologist.

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“We are not a 20s salon where people will walk out with pin curls and finger waves, but I love the era, like the Old School gentleman” says Blake, “I love how men used to look prim and proper. It’s fashionable at the moment, with The Great Gatsby, but I was doing it before. We have been planning the name of the shop for a while and the décor does have a 20s feel.”

But it’s not just the feel and decor that will be different about Flappers & Gentlemen. Blake explains “It’s all about training and development. Our focus is on educating our staff and building a real team – it’s something that can be lacking in salons these days. Turnover is high and people can be treated poorly. We want to create an environment in which people are supported and nurtured, enabling them to thrive.”

Flappers & Gentlemen has signed up to Leicester Cares, an organisation that places disadvantaged and potentially troubled youngsters with local

companies to gain valuable work experience and social skills. Blake believes this is important work. “We want to give something back to the community that raised us and the industry that trained us, and this seemed a suitable way. We know it won’t work all the time and that we have to go through the pain of managing and educating someone full time in a busy salon, but we are prepared for that and committed to the process.”

In addition, the salon is holding a special event for charity. To celebrate the launch of the salon, the 7th December will see the Flappers & Gentlemen team donate their time between 9am and 5pm, styling hair for free for members of the public. “We then hope that people will donate the price of a cut & finish to the charity. The Children’s Society works with youngsters who are growing up in poverty or danger – it’s a cause that’s close to our hearts.” Blake says.

Flappers & Gentlemen will also be the only salon in Leicester to be designated a Diamond Salon by hair brand Unite. Blake explains “We are one of only a handful of salons outside of London to be a stockist for Unite –it’s a great exclusive deal for us. Their commitment to us shows their confidence in the quality of the styling in the salon – something that is very important to me personally.”

The salon will launch to the public at its St Martin’s Square location on 10th December.

For more information on Flappers & Gentlemen or to book an appointment call 07752368161, visit www.flappersandgentlemen.co.uk, or join them on Facebook www.facebook.com/Flappersandgentlemen, Twitter @F_and_G_Hair or Instagram. www.69-degrees.co.uk

All You Need For Christmas Is...

When it comes to Christmas, do you love everything traditional, complete with a classic tree, festive wreath and stockings above the fire? Or do you prefer your yuletide cheer with a modernist twist, featuring sleek decorations in this season’s catwalk colours? Or are you a party girl, who just wants everything shimmering and sparkly?

However you like your Christmas, we’ve got something special for everyone at Highcross.

Even if it’s super fluffy ear muffs for the girl who just loves to add a touch of glamour to her outfit (available from Accessorize, £20), we’ve got amazing accessories covered.

If gadgets and gizmos are your thing, a visit to John Lewis on the upper level is a must, especially as they are stocking the beautifully sleek Samsung Galaxy Tablet (£299.95). Packed with fabulous features for the whole family to enjoy, the Samsung Galaxy Tablet is the perfect present for those who just love their tech.

Or do you love turning your home into your very own cosy winter wonderland? If you crave a place to keep warm and snug this Christmas, Debenhams has got homeware covered.

This sublimely sumptuous throw (£70) is sure to keep the winter chill at bay and is ideal for cuddling up on the sofa.

Of course Christmas couldn’t be complete without the perfect festive jumper. This fabulous novelty knitwear from Next (£25) gives a nod to tradition and can be found in the store on the lower level of the mall.

For the social butterflies among us, there’s no better time to catch up with family and friends than over a delicious dinner or cocktail in St. Peter’s Square. Luckily for you, you can dine out at one of Highcross’ many restaurants and still have time to shop as we’re extending our opening hours this December and will be opening from 9am – 9pm Monday to Saturday. If you like to leave things to the last minute, we’ll also be open from 9am – 5pm on Christmas Eve, so there will be plenty of time to get everything you need to create the perfect big day.

Finally, if you’re a savvy shopper who just loves a bargain, we’ll be flinging our doors open on Boxing Day from 9am – 9pm*. With many of our best loved shops offering amazing discounts on fabulous party wear, winter knits, beautiful boots and stunning stilettos, it’s a great chance to find something special to wear for that New Year’s Eve party, making sure that all eyes are on you. *store times may vary.

You’ll also be pleased to know that our fantastic new app Kudos is now available to download direct to your smartphone, giving you exclusive access to great offers and discounts all year round.

For the latest news and information about shopping this Christmas at Highcross, please visit highcrossleicester. com. You can also like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ Highcross, or follow us on Twitter @Highcross.

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Nathan D’Rozario, gym manager at theclubandspa in Birmingham, regularly sees people work hard in the lead up to December in order to look and feel great in their LBDs and DJs, only to pile the pounds straight back on by over-indulging during the festive period. Trimming down those Christmas calories can help to keep the festive flab away and is actually surprisingly easy.

“Keeping fit is all about staying consistent.

This not only applies to what you are eating, but also to your exercise routine. Giving up for just a few weeks will only make it harder to get back into the swing of things come the New Year. You could always book in for some personal training sessions to help you maintain your motivation and reach your goals” Nathan is no slave driver though, and is keen to point out that it’s still possible to enjoy the Christmas period without going over the top. “I spoke to Rob Pritchett, head chef at Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse, Bar & Grill, to find out if there were any easy ways

to reduce Christmas calorie intake without upsetting your taste buds and was amazed to discover that if you braise rather than roast your Christmas turkey, and if you swap your goose fat roasted potatoes for grilled sweet potatoes, you could save 297 calories and a massive 10.2g of fat – perfect for keeping those calories under control without compromising on taste.”

For those who enjoy their Christmas tipple, Rodizio Rico in The Cube have created a festive cocktail that is both refreshing and healthy. Perfect for Christmas parties, the Watermelon Gin Fizz contains only 153 calories and is a great substitute for the sugar-filled mulled wines and creamy cocktails that pop up at Christmas.

FRIGHTENING FACT!

The average person gobbles 7,000 calories on Christmas Day. The recommended daily consumption is no more than 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men!

So whilst there is no reason to feel guilty about enjoying yourself during the festive season, it’s worth remembering that, on average, people gain between 1 and 5 lbs (2kg) over the Christmas period – definitely an unwanted Christmas gift! Try following some of the tips above to help to banish the blubber this winter and keep you looking great all year round!

Theclubandspa is @ The Cube, Birmingham. Tel: 0121 643 2200. For more information and fitness advice tweet @theclubandspa1 or leave them a comment on Facebook (the club and spa Birmingham)

ARE YOU HAVING A LAUGH?! WIN! Win yourself a 48-hour LOL-fest in Leicester!

Taking place from the 7th-23rd February, Britain’s longest running and in our humble opinion, best comedy festival is back. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2014, this year’s Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival is set to be the biggest event yet and will feature a line-up that is certain to make you crack a smile. This year visitors can expect to choose from over 600 top notch quality comedy performances at a range of diverse venues across the city including Russell Kane, Seann Hughes, Tony Law, Richard Herring, Nick Helm, Chris Martin, Tom Deacon, Lucy Porter, Roisin Conaty, Imran Yusuf, Tom Rosenthal, Aisling Bea, Romesh Ranganathan, John Kearns, Carl Donnelly, Joe Lycett, Matt Richardson, acclaimed sketch group WitTank and many, many more.

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SIXTYNINE degrees have teamed up with Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival to offer one lucky pair an amazing VIP weekend in Leicester worth over £500! * 2-night stay in an Executive Room at the stylish The Belmont Hotel * 3-course Dinner at Windows on New Walk Restaurant * 2-hour Pamper Package at the city’s top day spa, Femi Health & Beauty * Lunch and Drinks at the chic The Orange Tree bar * A cocktail making Master Class with the award-winning team at Hotel Maiyango * 8-course Taster Menu and Cocktails at the exclusive The White Peacock restaurant * Two shirts from expert shirt makers T.M Lewin * Tickets for two to some of the best comedy gigs you’ll ever see!

Taking place from the 7th-23rd February, the festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO BULLRING. And we can’t wait. Can’t wait for the lights, the

lingerie set from Boux Avenue? If it’s something

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We have been wondering; is the build up to Christmas the best bit of Christmas? It’s the anticipation of it all that’s so delicious. The gifts, the parties, the wrapping and finding the perfect gift for that special someone.

And this December because Bullring is open until 10pm during weekdays there’ll be plenty of it.

Gifts done and dusted. Now it’s time to celebrate. Slip into that little black dress you bought for the company do and

For the boyfriend that needs pampering, Debenhams have

head for an evening out under the stars and fairy lights at

this Man Flu Survival pack. Perfect to help the little poppet

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over the excesses of the season. Or treat him to a Links of London watch. They pull off that rare trick of being stylish

Many of our restaurants have an original take on what a

and understated at the same time. If he has a sweet tooth

Christmas meal can be. Jamie’s Italian is doing Christmas

(and most boyfriends do) then try this for size, a Rather

with a Latin flair; perhaps start with a glass of Prosecco

Large Cracker from Hotel Chocolat. In fact, a whopping

and then later, a Venetian Fish Stew. Sound good?

64cm of chocolate heaven.

Browns Bar and Brasserie have good old British Christmas fare with a modern twist. How about starting with a medley of exotic mushrooms, then following it with Slow Roasted Pork with Salted Caramel Cheesecake? Yes, Cheesecake.

If you have a fashionista to buy for then you’re onto a

Christmas.

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winner with a Marc Jacobs iPhone 5 Olive Dog case from Selfridges. She’ll be the one with the phone that gets all the looks. Or how about an oh-so-pretty Alexus Ivory Silk

Man Flu Survival Pack £9 - Debenhams Chicane Watch £450 & £350 - Links of London A Rather Large Cracker £40 - Hotel Chocolat Marc Jacobs iPhone 5 Olive Dog Case £37 - Selfridges Reiss Grey Flower Fragrance £49 (100ML), £35 (50ML), £25 (30ML) Alexus Ivory Silk Balconette Bra (£32 30B-36G) & Short (£16 6-16) – Boux Avenue

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Trust us, if you have any under-five’s to buy for this Christmas the latest incarnation of the classic Furby, the Furby Boom is bound to be a sure fire hit. Furby has gone digital and now has its own App, electronic eyes and even plays some tunes!

The one to grab is the Festive Furby, available exclusively from John Lewis for £59.99.

BACK OF THE NETFLIX

We know it’s not new, but Netflix has changed our lives. The online streaming site has raised its game and is stuffed to the gills with the best box sets, independent and big screen movie releases and TV shows, all designed to consume your life. We lost October to Breaking Bad, November belongs to the wonderful Rupaul’s Drag Race- basically America’s Next Top Model but for Drag Queens- that’s right Daddy! £5.99 a month has never been better spent! www.netflix.com

PARTY HAIR! If, like us, your diary is bursting full of all things festive you’ll be turning some serious attention to your wardrobe for all of those upcoming events. But have you thought about your hair? The perfect outfit needs the perfect hairstyle and when it comes to perfect party hair, TONI&GUY are educated in excellence.

Every TONI&GUY stylist and colour technician successfully completes a unique and intensive staff training programme exceeding the industry standard, at their award-winning training Academy in London.

Why not give the gift of gorgeous hair this Christmas by taking advantage of their exclusive gift cards? Also available are a range of label.m Professional Haircare gift sets, designed in collaboration with charismatic designer JeanPierre Braganza as well as an extensive range of label.m and ghd electricals.

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Fat Cat Does Street Food.

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ollowing a tumultous few months for the Fat Cat chain of bars & restaurants where closure looked imminent, the Leicester branch is proud to announce that it’s not only business as usual this Winter, but there are to be changes to the food offering that look set to take the brand, which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year, into 2014 in style.

“The rumours of our untimely demise have been vastly exaggerated”, a spokesperson said. “Fat Cat Leicester continues to go from strength to strength. We continue to set the standard for ambience, quality service, excellent food and drink in Leicester. Along with our seasonal cocktail menu, our new food menu has now launched.

Our chefs have transformed traditional street food and made it into a delicious gourmet delight. This includes handmade hot dogs and burgers locally sourced from our very own Leicester market along with home made pizzas and gourmet nachos. To top it off why not try one of our brand new ice cream sundaes or winter warmer desserts!”

Organising that special event can be effortless by allowing our events team to take over and make it an unforgettable experience. Whether it’s a private birthday party or a corporate presentation, Fat Cat can not only provide a venue but will ensure a creative and individual touch to your event.

Our unique venue offers great space, facilities and a vibrant atmosphere. The bar delivers a wide range of cocktails, beers, wines and spirits to choose from. Your dining requirements can also be catered for with excellent table service and helpful staff. The courtyard is ideal for alfresco dining during the summer months or to just kick back and relax...

With the holiday season fast approaching tickets and wristbands for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Years Eve are now on sale. Tickets are £5 each night or buy a wristband and get in to all three nights for just £10. Come and celebrate in style.

Fantastic VIP packages also available!

Email fatcatleicester@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

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The affairs, business and property of each is being managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of the Companies and contract without personal liability. Tyrone Courtman and Nicholas Edwards are authorised to act as insolvency practitioners by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.

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INSIDER GUIDE SPECIAL

BOUTIQUE LIVING AT LEICESTER’S EAST BOND STREET

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Tucked discretely at the side of Leicester’s Highcross and at the rear of Debenhams is an independent shopping street that’s full of surprises. East Bond Street’s wide pavements are home to a range of designer boutiques, salons, vintage and lifestyle stores as well as café’s, a casino and even a dance school.

So why not take a trip away from the High Street and discover Leicester’s best kept retail secret?

THE VINTAGE

Take a break from the bustle of the High Street and relax in this gorgeous café that specialises in home baking and delicious deserts and is just a stone’s throw from the clock tower.

ROOM Get your fashion fix at the city’s newest Vintage Boutique, stocking quirky, desirable men’s & women’s clothing and accessories originating from previous eras. This is a haven for vintage lovers.

The Vintage Room 23 East Bond Street, Leicester. LE1 4SX. Tel 0116 2626127 www.thevintage-room.co.uk

Leicester’s premier dealers in vintage and antiques toys and games sell, swap and buy collectible toys and antiques and is a fascinating place to wander round and rediscover the toys that made your childhood so special.

From Matchbox cars to Star Wars action figures, you’ll find it all here.

Leicester Vintage and Old Toy Shop, 11 East Bond Street, Leicester.

LE1 4SX. Tel 0116 262 2004

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Stockist of GHD’s revolutionary Matrix Biolage strengthening shampoo, vintage meets modern at Nicholas James Hair. Specialists in permanent straightening techniques and the must have Brazilian Blowdry, the salon is open till 9pm on Thursdays, whilst early birds can enjoy a Blowdry Happy Hour Monday to Wednesday 8am-9am.

Nicholas James Hair, 7 East Bond Street Leicester, LE1 4SX. Tel 0116 251 1456

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James Café Bistro, 5 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX. Tel 0116 251 3323

SAMUI

LEICESTER VINTAGE AND OLD TOY SHOP

JAMES CAFÉ BISTRO

James Café Bistro is not just aimed at those with a sweet tooth though, fresh locally sourced produce includes fresh fish and meats prepared with a fusion of Mediterranean, French and Eastern influences. There’s even a 2 for £12 menu available from Thursday to Saturday, both lunch and dinner.

The dress specialists, Samui offer a bespoke fitting service to ensure that you look amazing no matter if you choose from one of their Prom dresses, Evening gowns, Party dresses, Bridesmaid dresses, Wedding gowns, Ball Gowns and Cruise wear.

Samui, 3 East Bond Street, Leicester, LE1 4SX 0116 262 2702 www. samuifrockshop. co.uk

PREMIER DANCING

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If you dream of being the next Darcey Bussell or aspire to move like Diversity’s Ashley Banjo then why not turn off the TV and learn to Move like Jagger at Leicester’s Premier Dancing?

Located on New Bond Street, (just behind Debenhams, so parking is a breeze) the IDTA school is open 7 days a week and features friendly and sociable classes in all types of dance. What’s more, classes are taught by ex-competitor principals with over 40 years of teaching experience, feature no upfront or membership fee and costs just £11 a session - bargain!

So, no matter whether you’re an absolute beginner, you simply want to polish up your rusty rumba or you’re looking for inspiration for the First Dance at your wedding, Premier Dancing have your back. You’re sure to have fun and learn something new - and that’s better than sitting in front of the TV, isn’t it?

29-31 New Bond Street Leicester, LE1 4RQ Tel 0116 251 1084 www.premierdancing.co.uk

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Luxury fashion retailer Cruise opens its new designer store in Leicester, set in the heart of the city next to the iconic Clock Tower. The new space will be home to a host of internationally acclaimed designer menswear and womenswear brands with the discerning shoppers able to browse collections from Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Celine, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Michael Kors as well as enjoying a strong portfolio of street led fashion brands such as Stone Island, Hugo Boss, Armani Jeans, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren and Y-3.

With three floors of premium labels and designer garments, footwear, bags and accessories alongside a commitment to offering each customer the ultimate shopping experience, the new store is bigger and better than before.

To find out more about Cruise visit www.cruisefashion.co.uk or follow them on Twitter @ cruise_fashion

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Get ready for Christmas with a festive fashion spree at the new Cruise store. With three floors of designerwear for both men and women and with personal stylists always on hand for advice, this is the perfect opportunity to find that special Christmas outfit from the amazing labels at Cruise.

One lucky SIXTYNINE degrees reader will win £250 to spend in the new store which opens in December. Whether you choose to give this as a special gift or keep it for yourself, this is a fantastic luxury Christmas treat.

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MUSIC FOR MEN… and clothes too.

Independent fashion label Stanley Kane is making waves amidst the up and coming Midlands music scene, offering alternative music and pop culture inspired fashions alongside their website, which offers up to date news, and interviews with up and coming local bands including Birmingham’s ‘KiN’ and Leicester’s ‘Clubs’.

With an authentic take on street wear clothing, the brand’s range of indie inspired skinnys, sweats and shirts, combined with their ambition to promote the exciting talent breaking onto the British alternative music scene, offers a refreshing and vibrant take on menswear.

The 80 piece autumn/winter collection from Stanley Kane feels fresh and urban.

From super stretch skinny, stretch skinny and slim sizes, styles include vintage, snow wash dye, as well as black, grey and burgundy colours.

Visit www.stanleykane.com to view the range and find the latest local gig news.

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When he burst into mainstream consciousness with ‘Pass Out’ in 2009, Tinie Tempah already had so many clothes he had to keep some at his aunt’s house. Four years on and the 24 year old rapper from South East London has become one of the most important performers of this generation, laying strong foundations not only in music with his record label Disturbing London, but also in fashion with his own clothing line and work with the British Fashion Council. This winter sees the release of his widely anticipated second album Demonstration, so it was the perfect time for Matt Blackwell to catch up with him and talk about all things Tinie.

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Your debut album, Disc-Overy came out in 2010 and since then the Tinie Tempah phenomenon has absolutely blown up. What do you think it is about your music that has struck such a chord with people all around the world?

I think there’s definitely a feel good element that people connect with which is always good. You get a great indication of what people love about your music when you do festivals because there’s always a big line up and people aren’t always necessarily there to see you. When the feel good songs come on, that’s when I really see people come alive. Also the randomness of it, it’s very British and there’s a lot of wit in there, my music is just a lot of fun really.

Can you pick a standout moment of your career so far? Has there been one moment that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up?

to Pharrell and Zane Lowe, yet the album still sounds like one cohesive piece of work. What do you think pulls it all together?

I think there’s a certain mood to it. There are loads of different producers on there which hopefully gives it different vibes and there are different genres which come in and out of each song, but I definitely agree that it feels like one body of work and I’m sure that’s because a good 80% of the album has the same low, mellow kind of mood. The order of tracks is important too.

It’s something that people don’t always consider, but I think the track ordering makes it flow nicely.

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you approach an album in order to your own integrity as a Grime artist also satisfying the commercial needs music industry?

There’s a lot to be honest, but the one I still can’t get over is the closing ceremony of the Olympics; being called for that was such a big deal for me, it was amazing. The wealth of other artists and personalities that were around, from Fatboy Slim to the Spice Girls, it was crazy!

I’ll never forget all the preparation and how much they didn’t want anyone to mess anything up.

Good question! That’s basically 50% of everything Demonstration is about and the album is hopefully me ‘demonstrating’ that.

I just make sure that there’s some sort of Grime, urban or underground influence in everything I do; whether it’s down to a particular sound or tempo, a certain lyric or the way I say something, or by switching up the beat and making it a little bit unorthodox – which is a lot of what Grime is – I always try to make sure there’s an element of it in there.

With Disc-Overy spawning two number one singles along with BRIT and MOBO award wins, how hard was it to write a follow up?

Are there any artists out there who you think have got the balance a little bit wrong?

I feel like the success just motivated me more, because before the first album came out very few people knew who I was at all, Disc-Overy opened me up and gave me an advantage that I didn’t have before. I wanted to use that as an opportunity to get the right things out and hopefully make even more people feel like that again, if not better. Demonstration didn’t really feel like a difficult thing, I wanted to make sure I took my time with it; got it sounding how I wanted it to sound and got the producers that I wanted on there and that’s what took a while, but it was a great learning curve.

If I’m being entirely honest with you I think it’s a very difficult thing to get right and I think that’s why we haven’t seen many artists who have come from that genre able to release albums that do well on a mainstream and international level.

That’s not to say they’ve got it wrong, I just don’t think there are a lot of people who are necessarily thinking like that. I think you’ll start to see a lot more sprout up when artists can get a little bit more of that balance.

You mentioned producers and there’s an eclectic mix on Demonstration, from Diplo

Always! I remember I was in the studio in New York about a year ago and this

How important do you think it is to be innovative as an artist?

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guy had posters and post-it notes everywhere, all with these different sayings on. One that really stuck with me was “Evolve or be extinct.” I think people like it when you keep fresh and they can hear something different in you that they didn’t necessarily hear the first time round, it’s something I’m always very conscious of. Sometimes there are things that are slightly unconventional that you don’t think will make it on the radio, but the main thing is that you’re daring enough to try and just go for it.

I once heard you perform a cover of a Stevie Wonder song, where do you take more influence from, the past or the present?

At this moment in time there are a lot of people longing for that ‘back in the day’ kind of sound, but I’m an artist of this generation. One thing I like about new music is the fusion of sounds that you’re able to hear in one song, the electronic element, the collaborative element; these are all quite new. I embrace the modern day because in 10 or 20 years time I want people to look back and have great things to say.

You’ve collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, has there been one person who’s blown you away?

Yeah, she’s more new, but Laura Mvula.

I heard her album and thought it was perfect, like flawless. Usually I find that when you can listen to an album from start to finish without even realising, that’s when you’ve heard something great and I definitely felt like that with her record. I think she’s world class and I actively went out to get her on Demonstration, she’s got a very bright future ahead of her.

Disc-Overy was very much about aspirations and growing up, are you where you want to be in life now? Have your aspirations changed or are you still waiting to visit Scunthorpe?

[Laughs] My main aspiration! It’s funny, the further up the ladder you go, there’s always more that you want to achieve. There are so many great things I was able to achieve off the back of the first album but the second time around was about taking it to another place. There haven’t been many British rappers who have been able to fly the flag internationally, so that’s definitely one of my biggest aspirations. I know there are still objectives to reach and as longs as I continue to give 100% I believe I’ll continue to move forward.

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as me, I can’t even imagine what I’d do with that much money, so what’s the most extravagant thing you’ve treated yourself to so far?

[Laughs] That’s funny!

Probably watches. They’re extravagant but they hold their value, so I like to think they’re quite a smart buy. One time I was in the airport and I saw this really nice Audemars Piguet [watch], I was feeling very spontaneous and just thought ‘I’m going to do it’!

It was very extravagant and very random.

What’s next for Tinie Tempah? What do you want to achieve that you’ve not already managed to do?

A Grammy is one the biggest things.

I want to make sure that I’m as successful as I am here in as many parts of the world as possible. I want to have the impact that I was able to have in the UK and that’s what keeps driving me. I want to be cemented and consolidated as part of modern day popular culture. That’s really the next goal, just to make myself as big a brand as I possibly can.

Tinie Tempah will be at Wolverhampton Civic Hall 25 - 26 March 2014 and Capital FM Arena Nottingham 2 April 2014.

Demonstration is out now.

“There are still objectives to reach and as longs as I give 100%, I believe I’ll continue to move forward”

‘Tis the Season to be Handmade At a loss as where to find that special little something for Christmas? Then fear not as The Handmade Boutique, nestled amidst the Independent shopping Mecca of The Great Western Arcade and Solihull’s designer Drury Lane, has a truly unique collection of gifts, lifestyle products and home styling pieces to make sure that the gifts that you give are as individual as you are.

Available in store now!

Handmade Boutique is made up of a collective of 18 Midlands based independent designers and the store’s unique concept means that their beautifully crafted, handmade products are available directly on the high street rather than hidden away on a website. This means you can actually feel the quality and individuality of each item so you’re sure your gift is just right!

From children’s clothes, bath products and candles to jewellery, ceramics and textiles, you’ll even find a great selection of individual greetings cards and gift wrap so that this Christmas can truly be a handmade one!

The Handmade Boutique is at The Great Western Arcade, Birmingham and Drury Lane, Solihull. Visit their website at: www.handmade-boutique.co.uk

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Viva La Juicy - The Perfume Shop, £62.50, 7. Sparkly shoes - Office, £65, 8. Ladies 2 in 1 Clutch Purse and Phone Holder - Fenwick, Leicester, £17.95, 9. Encrusted Border Shoulder Flap Bag - Accessorize, £39, 10. Happy Socks - Selfridges, £8, 11. Oozoo Rose Gold Watch - Amabis, Leicester, £70, 12. Best of L’Occitane- L’Occitane, Pavilions, Birmingham £62, 13. Crazy Granny Reindeer Jumper - Selfridges, £35, 14. Benefit Gimme Some Lovin gift set - Harvey Nichols, £39.50, 15. Lilly Flame Candles - Maya Rose, Leicester, £8.50, 16.

Fitbag - www.fitbaguk.com, £37.99, 17. Pleasure State Lingerie - Browns, Stoneygate, £35 and £20, 18. Cupcake set -Next, £14, 19. ChicBuds Earbuds - www.amazon.com, £16.99, 20. Anya Hindmarch Girlie Stuff Make Up Bag - Selfridges, £95, 21. Armani Diamonds Rose EDT 50ml - The Perfume Shop, £34.50, 22. Emma Bridgewater ‘Live Well Look Well’ Bath Elixir - M&S, Pavilions, Birmingham, £20, 23. Case Logic iPad Folio - www.amazon.co.uk, £34.99, 24. Caci Microlift - at One Day Spa, Great Western Arcade, £349.99, 25. Marc Jacobs Dot Gift Set - Harvey Nichols, £53, 26. GHD Wonderland Deluxe kit - Selfridges, £195, 27. Beyond Organic Skincare Facial Gift Pack - Biocare Birmingham, £26.40. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Mailbox is well and truly on Christmas countdown. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, treating the family to a feast or shopping for luxury gifts, The Mailbox still has it all. A Yuletide welcome awaits at each of the fabulous bars and restaurants and there’s plenty of party season pampering on offer courtesy of Nicky Clarke, Toni&Guy Essensuals and Malmaison’s Le Petit Spa.

We’ve picked out a handful of our festive favorites to give you some inspiration and hopefully spark a successful seasonal shopping spree!

Dazzling Gifts

Foodie’s Feast

To find out more about Christmas news and events visit www.mailboxlife.com

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Harvey Nichols’ Outdoor Pop-up Cinema

Enjoy Christmas-themed classic movies at The Mailbox, along with complimentary mince pies and mulled wine! The pop-up cinema on Level 3 is open between 1pm and 3pm on selected weekends throughout late November and December: find out more at www.mailboxlife.com

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Gifts of Handmade Luxury The Mailbox has teamed up with West Midlands crafts group Crafty Muthas to treat visitors to Christmas market luxury this season. Crafty Muthas create beautiful bespoke jewellery, fashion, art and decorations, as well as homemade chocolates, fudge, jams and chutneys. The market will be open on Level 7 on Friday November 29, Saturday November 30, Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 from 1pm to 8pm on Fridays and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays.

Still open, still luxurious, as we build you a better Mailbox.

Studded Stretch Jersey Dress, Michael Michael Kors at Harvey Nichols, £215.00

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Joe and Seph Gourmet Popcorn Gift Jar - Selfridges, £24.99, 11. Black Alarm Clock - HomeSense, The Fort Shopping Park, £14.99, 12. Gant Gilet - Fenwick, Leicester, £179, 13. Teroforma Whisky Stones - Selfridges, £20, 14. Pocket Square - Burton, £4, 15. Kenzo backpack - Harvey Nichols, £450, 16. Grooming Essentials - L’Occitane Pavilions, Birmingham, £49, 17. Ted Baker Performance In A Bag - Boots, £35, 18. Dolce & Gabbana Leather iPad Mini Case - Harvey Nichols, £160. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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Winter is well and truly upon us, but this didn’t stop Steve Smith venturing out into the wilds, tasked with tracking down Leicester’s loveliest and Birmingham’s most beautiful to find out what the New Year holds in store for them.

Outfit: HoodieHuf, ShortsPenfield, Socks- Stüssy, Trainers- Vans, Watch- Citizen

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New Year Resolution: Travel More

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SHINE ON When it comes to party makeup there is one simple rule all belles of the ball need to follow... pile on the glam! From the perfect pout to a beautiful barnet, go with the adage that more really is more.

Of course, red lips will always be the sexiest option for the festive party season, but for a more sulty look take your inspiration from the A/W14 catwalk and go for barely there shades of palest pink and peach. You can then add an injection of colour with gorgeously dark metallic eye shades teamed with inky liners for maximum impact.

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o much more than a stylist, more like a force of nature, salon owner Emma Brown has it all – a list of awards and accolades as long as your arm, a celebrity clientele and now her own brand new salon in Leicester’s trendy Queen’s Road district. She even has a cute French Bulldog called Pierre who is a resident of the salon on Clarendon Park Road.

Emma realised her dream of opening her own business this October, and marked the official opening with a VIP Launch Party that featured celebs including Kieron Richardson from Hollyoaks.

Emma has been styling for Kieron since his first visit to Leicester for Pride last year, “After that I had more compliments about my hair that I had ever had, including my boyfriend who said it was ‘the best hair cut I’d ever had’, so I’ve tried to stick with Emma ever since!” said Kieron at the launch. And you know you’re doing something right when a national television star says so.

So what’s her secret? Emma thinks it’s about creating and maintaining a look that’s tailored to meet the needs of each client. “It’s about having a long term relationship with a client’s hair. From consultancy to home care, you have to create a look that is sustainable for a client – one that grows out perfectly and that they can make look fantastic at home.”

Emma and her stylist Tom pride themselves on combining creativity and quality. Emma says “We keep up with the latest styles and techniques so our clients don’t have to. But that doesn’t mean you have to go for something funky or on-trend, but whatever your style it needs to retain its shape and look.”

And Emma certainly has the skills to create something special for each and every client. Trained at top salon Mantini’s before moving to a management position at Barrie Stephen Hair, Emma has been working in the industry since she was 15. These days she boasts a Masters in Colour from Schwarzkopf (the brand’s highest award for colourists) and has styled celebs for photoshoots with Hello! Magazine and been a backstage stylist for FHM amongst others.

It’s a pretty impressive list for a girl from Leicester. “I feel like I’ve come home to my roots with this salon.” said Emma as she grew up in the neighbourhood in which she now runs her own salon. “I really wanted to invest in my old community and make a difference to the area.”

And Emma’s stunning salon is certainly a welcome addition to the area, with stylish pink lighting and a chaise longue for waiting clients. The salon is also one of only two in the county to stock products from Australian brand Kevin Murphy, creator of the ‘Color Bug’ hair chalk, this year’s must-have hair product. “I love Kevin Murphy products as they are all designed to fix a problem or address a need. The success of the Color Bug has been amazing – the colour is really vibrant and then comes out with one wash. Fabulous for festivals and nights out.”

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WIN CUT & COLOUR FOR A YEAR WITH EMMA BROWN HAIR! To celebrate the launch of her new salon in Clarendon Park, Emma is offering one lucky winner free haircuts and colours for a whole year. Perfect for anyone looking for a change of image, the winner will receive consultations from Emma plus full style and colour at her plush salon on Clarendon Park Road. The prize is worth over £500.

For your chance to win visit www.69-degrees.co.uk and click on WIN. T&Cs: The winner will be limited to one free cut and colour per quarter. No cash Alternative.

Visit Emma Brown Hair at 140 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AE, Leicester. Tel 0116 270 4374 www.emmabrownhair.co.uk or find them on Facebook (Emma Brown Hair) and Twitter @emmabrownsalon www.69-degrees.co.uk

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POST-PARTY PICK-ME-UP John Paul McGuirk, from Harvey Nichols, offers advice on skin rescue remedies to get you through the party season and beyond.

The run-up to Christmas and New Year is one long list of parties – indulgence and then some. And while festive excess may be good for the soul it certainly does nothing for your winter grooming routine.

With all those late night parties and one too many Jägerbombs, it’s no surprise that the stresses and strains of December and beyond begin to show.

So if you’re suffering from Rudolph’s red nose and dry skin it’s time to get your complexion some affection. And here’s how.

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2: Crème de la Mer The Radiant Infusion, £90: A very welcome wake up call for the skin, with its combination of powerful ingredients it is designed to stimulate the skin and minimise pores, leaving it clear and brighter.

3: Eve Lom Rescue Mask, £35: A festive essential that offers a deep cleanse without drying, it gently decongests pores and absorbs excess oil which helps to calm redness and irritation.

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John Paul McGuirk – Private Shopper at Harvey Nichols Birmingham.

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It’s Up To You, New Year, New York!

January can be a bleak month with little to look forward to. With the weather howling a gale outside the temptation to batten down the hatches and hibernate until spring can be overwhelming. So why not escape the post-festive funk and plan a trip to New York? Low season rates means there are a multitude of deals to be had on flights and hotels, so why not make New York your New Year resolution asks Kevin Urquhart.

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that the eagle-eyed will have seen on the screens of Sex & The City. Remember the episode where the foursome attended the opening night of ‘Raw’, the sushi restaurant? That’s actually in Brooklyn and is called Sea. No visit to Brooklyn is complete without stopping by as the Thai food was easily the best we’ve ever tasted. And they do some incredible cocktails, too. Fab-ulous!

Whether a New York newbie or a seasoned traveller, the sheer scale of New York remains breathtaking.

But let’s get our facts right first. When we say New York, what we really mean is Manhattan for New York comprises several distinct districts: Queens, Brooklyn, New Jersey and, of course, Manhattan. All of which have their very own personality and flavour.

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Most New York virgins stay within the grid of Manhattan, you could spend a lifetime here and never truly master the city, but for frequent visitors or native New Yorkers, a quick ferry ride across the East River to Brooklyn is a feast for the senses. The ferry crossing takes around 40 minutes (or the more athletic can walk across the Brooklyn Bridge). Work out your arrival point on the facing banks of Brooklyn as there are four – the fourth in the shadows of the Bridge itself. If you want to immerse yourself in supercool street culture, not unlike the Shoreditch area of London, go for the second stop. The ferry gives you a unique opportunity to see Manhattan from the water, unobstructed and the views of the Lower East Side are to die for, with the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings towering above the city. Dominating the skyline as you make your way along the river, Ground Zero emerges, defiant and uncompromising. It’s a seriously good photo opportunity.

Brooklyn by contrast is smaller, less high rise than NYC but chic to the max. Trendy boutiques and artist studios rub shoulders with avant garde eateries www.69-degrees.co.uk

That said, the Manhattan grid, which covers almost the entirety of Manhattan is more than enough to sate your Big Apple appetite.

THE RULES TO EXPLORING NYC Getting the most out of your New York vacation will be as much about pre-planning as it is about getting your bearings when you’re there. First rule, get a map.

Most hotels have these, or look out for one of the many NYC&Co Tourism offices, which are a wealth of information. Get yourself one of their City Passes, as this not only acts as a pre-paid admission to many of the top attractions (also saving you money), but also fast-tracks you in the queues too, making it a great investment on both counts. www.citypass.com Second rule is know your North from your South and your East from West, or you’re going to struggle.

Manhattan runs east to west in Avenues, south to north in Streets and once you’ve cracked it, you’ll start to feel like a pro. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see the Ground Zero Building, you’re facing South or

Downtown. Conversely, the Empire State is North, or Uptown. The grid does stop at 8th Street though.

Below this, you’re in China Town, Little Italy, Nolita and SoHo with its more traditional street names. It’s down here that you’ll find the National September 11 Memorial (aka Ground Zero) and Century 21 Talking of which, the third rule is to have a plan. Prebooking is essential for some attractions, so don’t leave it until you’re there or you may face disappointment.

THE FACTS...

Birmingham Airport currently serves 143 direct scheduled & charter routes and offers an additional 279 possible connections worldwide. This gives passengers a choice of 422 direct or one-stop flights.

United Airlines fly six times weekly to Newark Liberty International Airport from Birmingham Airport (BHX). Find out more at www. birminghamairport.co.uk or on Twitter at bhx_official United Airlines operates direct services from Birmingham to its hub in New York/ Newark, with onward connections to more than 300 cities throughout the Americas.

Fares in economy from Birmingham to New York/Newark start from £453.01 including taxes. The lead-in fare for Business First is £1,509.01, tax included. For latest prices, visit www.united.com or call 0845 8 444 777.

NYCGO – The official New York City tourism site and visitor guide - and an essential point of reference before and during your trip. To find out more please visit www.nycgo.com

Our Favourite Must See/Must Do’s…

LIBERTY ISLAND HELICOPTER TOUR

This bird’s eye view of Manhattan is exceptional and one to book ahead of your actual vacation. My camera ran out of space so clear down your phone or camera before your trip, as the photo opps are second to none. www.libertyhelicopter.com

GREENWICH VILLAGE

Christopher Street and the Meatpacking District – get to it on the tube taking the 1,2 or 3 line. Whilst you’re down here, check out Bleeker Street which is boutique heaven for designer favourites such as Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Lulu Guinness, Mulbery, Michael Kors as well as sample sale pop-up stores.

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For the ultimate neon experience, go at nightfall.

You can almost taste the excitement of Theatreland in the air. Whether Shakespeare at the historic Richard Rodgers Theatre (West 46th Street) or something altogether more musical, a trip to theatreland is a no-brainer. www.playbill.com

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STATUE OF LIBERTY TOUR

Easily one of the most established eateries and celebrity hang-outs of ‘Old New York’ this place oozes 20’s class and their Speakeasy bar has been a favourite with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Joan Collins and more. www.21club.com This is another to book ahead for, there’s usually a waiting list of more than a month. You have been warned! www.nps.gov/stli

NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL

You cannot visit New York without a visit to the Ground Zero site. I visited the site a few years back and it had retained an indelible sadness and stillness, but that’s gone. The site is now a beacon of hope, rebirth and defiance. The new World Trade Center, although unfinished, is already the city’s highest building thrusting into the sky once more. www.911memorial.org

If you want a 360-degree view of Manhattan and don’t suffer from vertigo, this is your mecca. The vista is breathtaking, quite literally. Open until Midnight, our tip is to go late at night as the queues are almost non-existent and the twinkly lights of the city are just magical. www.esbnyc.com

THE HOTEL BEACON NYC ON BROADWAY

FIFTH AVENUE

One of the longest shopping streets in the World and home to almost every brand imaginable.

No visit to the Big Apple is complete without the obligatory visit to Tiffany, which can be found on Fifth. www.tiffany.com

THE BOATHOUSE IN CENTRAL PARK

The recently refurbished Hotel Beacon is a fantastic base from which to explore the city. On Broadway at 75th Street, the Hotel Beacon is located in the wealthy Upper West Side, close to Central Park and the Dakota (where John Lennon was shot). We loved many things about the hotel, especially the luxe-suites.

The self-catering, two bedroom suite is $550 per night during low season (Jan and Feb), so can work out exceptionally cost-effective if you don’t mind sharing the apartment-style room. www.beaconhotel.com

WORLD YACHT’S HUDSON RIVER BOAT CRUISE

CENTURY 21

Literally a hop, skip and a jump from the Ground Zero site, this is an absolute must for any doyenne of fashion, as it’s designer clobber central, but at heavily discounted prices. Don’t think this is a TKMaxx-esque rummage experience, though: think Selfridges on a Shoestring. www.c21stores.com

It was almost a mistake booking our dinner reservation for the first night.

Jet-lagged (despite flying Business Class with United), we could not do this incredible restaurant justice.

Sure, the service was borderline laissez-faire, but the food was second to none. www.thecentralparkboathouse.com

As if you need an excuse to don your finest, this cruise around Manhattan begins from Pier 81 aboard World Yacht’s Duchess and is, quite simply, unmissable. Setting sail at dusk, this three-hour voyage literally takes you in a circle around Manhattan island affording you views even money can’t buy. To see the city as it shifts and changes from dusk to dark is both humbling and beautiful, whatever the season. A tasty three course dinner is served throughout the trip, as part of your ticket price. www.worldyacht.com www.69-degrees.co.uk

CANDYSTRIPE PROVIDES SWEET ADDITION TO LEICESTER’S NIGHTLIFE!

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Sweet-toothed clubbers of Leicester rejoice; the space formerly occupied by Chilli White has been given a million pound makeover to emerge transformed as CandyStipe; a venue that promises to bring a new concept and experience to the clubbing table.

Boasting a prime location on the city’s strip, the biggest sound system and an exclusive VIP area, CandyStripe is sure to go down a treat.

CandyStripe is @ 5 – 11 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6SL

THE MAILBOX CELEBRATES AN EVENING WITH NICKY CLARKE www.69-degrees.co.uk

An exclusive VIP evening hosted by Nicky Clarke at his glamorous Birmingham salon kicked off The Mailbox’s autumn/winter activities.

Guests were treated to a sparkling reception before taking part in a special Q&A session with the chance to get personal style advice directly from the leading celebrity hairdresser himself.

After opening the Salon in The Mailbox in 2004, Nicky Clarke has enjoyed nearly 10 successful years in the city’s most luxurious shopping destination and has recently relocated as part of The Mailbox’s planned refurbishments, something Nicky said he was “very excited” about.

To find out more go to www.mailboxlife.com/brand/nicky-clarke-salon

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This multi-award winning Club Night, a legendary fixture on the Midlands’ club scene, is to return attracting the most beautiful, freakish and fabulous clubbers and celebrities alike. Expect the finest vocal house, RnB and Classics.

Saturday 1st February 2014 Venom Nightclub, Leicester

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SIXTYNINE degrees talks to Dale Walton from new venue VENOM about bringing sexy back to midlands clubbing and how he’s planning to bring a bit of Mediterranean swagger to the city’s nightlife.

How did Venom come about?

Leicester hasn’t really got an actual lounge club style nightclub and although it’s been tried by other venues the atmosphere has never been quite right. There’s a huge demand in the city from the new breed of style-focused young professionals who want to experience a top quality night that’s pushing a few boundaries and keeping things stylish. We are trying to focus on something like you would get in Marbella with all of the basics covered; a really good dance floor, lighting, sound system and of course some amazing music.

Why did you choose the old Quebec as the venue for Venom?

It’s a great space that will be evolving over the next few months.

We’ve completely stripped out the ground floor; it’s unrecognisable and we have some big plans for the first floor followed by the addition of a penthouse studio and roof terrace.

The lighting rig that we have in the centre of the dance-floor is sick.

It’s the kind of thing you’d see in Ibiza and there is nowhere in Leicester that has that visual. The sound is going to be major as well, the whole package just works so well.

So where have you come from then?

I’m a Leicester boy through and through. I helped out with low level PR back in the day for nights like ‘Goodbye Cruel World’ and ‘Safe House’ before I went across to Gibraltar.

The music over there was absolutely dire so I thought I needed to make a www.69-degrees.co.uk

stand and bought some DJ’s over that I know from Leicester, which luckily was a hit. From then on I’ve put on my own nights all over Europe including Ibiza, Marbella and Stockholm. I wanted to bring all that knowledge back to the city, to my home.

So what have you got in store for us?

There’ a big demand for something new and fresh in Leicester, a lot of people are partying outside of the city and we want to bring them back.

We’re going to be bringing some of that Marbella glamour and party spirit into Leicester with our new night Marbella Swag which will feature top Marbella DJs. So if you do go out partying at the likes of Tibu and Ocean club you’ll get to see their resident DJs in Leicester.

We are also reinstating the legendary STUDIO SIXTYNINE parties in partnership with yourselves, bringing back all the glamour and the love from the Weavers days which we are really looking forward to.

Expect to see some old and some new faces for what is sure to be an absolutely epic night on the 1st February 2014.

We’re also thinking outside the box: our premier Saturday night is Boutique, a mash up of different music like deep house, house music, old school hip hop, pop and r&b.

One thing you will find though is the very best DJ talent from in and around Leicester; for example Steve O’Donnell is our resident and we have Fitz here launching a truly

alternative and avant-garde Friday night with an indie edge.

We’re working with some really premium brands such as Grey Goose and Moet as we have an amazing VIP table space all around the main dance-floor so you are not missing out on the action. It’s all about bringing back the swagger to Leicester and making people feel part of the whole club experience.

Venom Nightclub is at 94-96 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GR Images by Steve Smith

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The nightlife phenomenon that is Rebel Bingo was back at Nottingham’s Rock City at the end of November and is certainly riding high, with way over 10,000 tickets sold internationally in 2013. For the uninitiated, Rebel Bingo is part game, part stage show, part club night and revolutionises the sleepy preserve of the over 60s, giving it a kaleidoscopic makeover.

From humble beginnings in a tiny church hall basement, the spectacle spread to the clubs of Shoreditch, before taking on festivals including Secret Garden Party, Glastonbury and Bestival, spawning worldwide events in North America, Spain, Brazil and Portugal! Definitely not one to be missed when it’s next in town!

To keep up to date with Rebel Bingo dates in 2014 go to www.rebelbingo.com

Birmingham became the fashion capital for one evening in October when fashionistas and media converged at the Penthouse at the Loft Lounge to celebrate the Midlands’ fashion scene at a glitzy awards ceremony hosted by the glamorous ITV Presenter, Lucy Kite.

The Midlands Fashion Awards, which was supported

by SIXTYNINE DEGREES, is now in their fifth year, act as a platform for independent, emerging and young designers from across the region to showcase their collections and 2013 did not disappoint, with a spread worthy of London Fashion Week.

MIDLANDS FASHION AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED www.69-degrees.co.uk

The buzz of excitement for this highly anticipated event transformed a dreary day into a glamorous evening of high fashion, as over 250 guests mingled before the show, enjoying the shopping from local independent retailers before taking their places for the main fashion event.

The atmosphere was electric as the judges spoke in hushed voices before handing the results to Lucy who announced them to huge cheers.

Images by Charles Davis www.professionalphotography.me.uk For the full list of winners go to www.midlandsfashionawards.com

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Wake up to the biggest comedy festival in the UK! ACTS INCLUDE: Rich Hall Shappi Khorsandi Sean Hughes Lee Hurst Tim Vine

Rob Newman Jason Manford Paul Chowdry Ava Vidal

Tickets and full information: www.comedy-festival.co.uk or 0116 242 3595

With 19 Pitcher & Piano bars across the UK we are very proud of our beautifully designed venues and you’ll never see two quite the same. Many of our bars are situated within listed buildings, each one having its own unique character where you can enjoy tasty, fresh food and a premium range of spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks – all served by the brilliant people that work for us.

P I T C H E R & P I A N O | NOTTINGHAM THE UNITARIAN CHURCH|HIGH PAVEMENT|NG1 1HN T: 0115 958 608 | E: nottingham@pitcherandpiano.com

P I T C H E R & P I A N O | BIRMINGHAM THE WATER'S EDGE | BRINDLEY PLACE| B1 2HP T: 0121 643 0214 | E: birmingham@pitcherandpiano.com

P I T C H E R & P I A N O|DERBY 19-20 FRIAR GATE | DE1 1BX T: 01332 206 790 | E: derby@pitcherandpiano.com

BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS! For more information visit www.pitcherandpiano.com/christmas

Over 100 people gathered on Clarendon Park Road, canapé and champagne glass in hand, to watch Hollyoaks’ star Kieron Richardson officially open the city’s newest salon, Emma Brown Hair. The VIP party marked the opening of Emma’s first salon and the employment of her new stylist, Tom Osbourne. Kieron, who is a good friend of Emma’s, was only too happy to open the salon for her and gave her high praise, admitting Emma is “genuinely one of the top stylists around.” Born and raised in Clarendon Park, Emma is an award winning stylist, who also holds a Masters in Colour from Schwarzkopf; she learned her trade in the city at Barrie Stephen Hair and Mantini’s before returning to her roots to go it alone.

For more information on Emma Brown Hair or to book an appointment visit www.emmabrownhair.co.uk Images by Steve Smith

EMMA BROWN HAIR LAUNCHES WITH CELEBRITY SPARKLE!

One of the finest tapas restaurants in Nottingham has branched out and opened up a second site in Derby, hoping to emulate the success of its sister restaurant on the other side of the A52. Iberico World Tapas specialises in robust flavours and explosive tastes, serving an extensive range of Spanish tapas as well as a selection of dishes inspired by Japanese and Far Eastern cuisine. The charming venue has space for around 80 diners and is suitable for almost any occasion, from business lunches to intimate dates and everything in between.

Iberico Wolrd Tapas is @ 9 – 11 Bold Lane, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3NT. Tel: 01332 345456 www.ibericotapas.com

WORLD TAPAS COMES TO DERBY www.69-degrees.co.uk

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The lovely ladies of Nottingham were treated to an exclusive Reiss fashion show, as Rocket@Saltwater held its annual Ladies’ Evening to launch the 2013 Christmas menu. The rooftop bar and restaurant treated 150 guests to demonstrations as they teamed up with brands including Toni&Guy, Kiehl’s and of course Reiss for the evening. It was a busy evening for Rocket@Saltwater who were also shortlisted for a Nottinghamshire Stars award, with the award ceremony taking place on the same night. Rocket@ Saltwater announced on the night that they are this year introducing a new addition to the Christmas menu, with the option of an ‘express festive lunch’ for diners looking to celebrate with work colleagues during a lunch break!

The region’s biggest fashion, beauty and shopping event, Style Birmingham Live AW13, returned for its sixth year and was bigger and beautiful-er than ever thanks to hosts Emma Willis, Rylan Clark, celebrity stylist Brix Smith-Start and special catwalk guest & Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model Winner Lauren Lambert. More than 3,000 ticket holders visited the Town Hall to see the award-winning catwalk show, featuring the latest autumn/winter collections from many of the city’s stores and centres. The nine catwalk scenes, which included ‘Electric City’ from House of Fraser, ‘Pink Palette’ and ‘Call of the Wild’, plus ‘Galvanise’ from Bullring showcased 125 complete looks and included an incredible snow-filled finale scene, after which ticket holders walked away with an official Style Birmingham Live goody bag full of treats.

Images by Jaz Sansi

STYLE BIRMINGHAM LIVE

For more information on Rocket@Saltwater, visit www.rocketrestaurants.co.uk

Go to www.shoppinginbirmingham.com to watch the Style Birmingham Live AW13 Film www.69-degrees.co.uk

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PEACOCKING!

35 year old chef Phil Sharpe has had 20 years in the restaurant industry, with a career that has taken him all over the world before he fell in love with Leicester, helping city centre venue Maiyango achieve an AA Rosette and cooking for The Queen, Prince Philip and The Duchess of Cambridge during their visit to the city last year. Phil has now decided the time is right to go it alone and recently opened The White Peacock in a charming Grade 2 listed building on the historic New Walk in the heart of the city. Serving up contemporary international flavours, the launch was celebrated with sneakypeek tasters of the menu and, of course, copious amounts of Champagne and cocktails! We may just have found a new favourite restaurant!

The White Peacock is @ 14 – 16 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RJ. Tel: 0116 254 7663. www.the-white-peacock.co.uk

The Orange Tree pub, on Nottingham’s Shakespeare Street, marked its tenth anniversary and celebrated with its annual winter music festival, Orangefest.

The summer sun and festival frolics may be a distant memory now, but the good folk at The Orange Tree managed to coax in a record number of customers by offering 2003 prices on a range of selected drinks during the event, plus vintage stalls, retro games, food and homemade gifts. Nine of the city’s most highly regarded up and coming acts played over two stages and the celebrations ran from 3pm right through to the early hours of the next day, making 2013’s Orangefest one of the best yet!

The Orange Tree is @ 38 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ. Tel: 0115 947 3239 www.orangetree.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

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Brought to you by the people who invented, owned and ran The Fat Cat for your pleasure for so many years, CandyStripe is the most exciting new bar and nightclub to open in Leicester since, well, The Fat Cat all those years ago.

Situated on Belvoir Street next door to Las Iguanas, CandyStripe is spread over 3 floors and features 3 very different bars and a Pizza restaurant.

CandyStripe opens every day at 4pm for drinks straight from work or after a hard day’s shopping, serving fabulous cocktails, draught and bottled world beers, great wines and premium spirits.

SPECIAL SIXTYNINE DEGREES OFFER

As part of our launch celebrations during the month of december, we are offering 2 for 1 on all cocktails on our list from 4pm to 8pm, for every customer who states ‘sixtynine degrees magazine’ when ordering.

Our delicious homemade stone baked pizzas are also served from 4pm every day.

Upstairs, CandyStripe features The Candy Shop, a sumptuous VIP and private party room with its own bar and viewing gallery that looks down over the main ground floor area.

Adjacent to this is The Candy Landing, our dedicated cocktail lounge serving some of the finest classic and modern cocktails in town.

At the weekends DJs play from 9pm to create an electric atmosphere, but in the hours before they start you can control the playlist from your mobile phone using our bespoke Candy Jukebox, which is great fun and free of charge!

CandyStripe is @ 5-11 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6SL. For bookings and enquiries contact Holly on 0116 254 6190 or email Party@candystripebars.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

SCAN TO WIN!

BEATS

BEATS AND TREATS THE SIXTYNINE DEGREES SOUND MONKEYS, DISGRACELAND, MARTIN WRIGHT AND MARIE WOOD ON WHAT’S WORTH HEARING.

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Hed Kandi has bought both uplifiting house anthems and moodier deep house sounds to us on this compilation. Mixed by three residents, Stu Ojelay, Lucy Stone and Dan Van, The Mix is divided into bar, club and afterparty sounds. Featuring tracks and remixes from MK, Storm Queen, Josh Butler, Friend Within, Dusky, Freemasons, Noir, and many more. It’s the perfect party soundtrack to your night out. MW

DJ Sabo, owner and curator of the Sol Selectas label, has a knack for finding artists who can deliver a style of house that touches on elements of so many other musical styles while still retaining a core identity. This self titled EP sweeps through vibe laden latin sounds in ‘El Nomada’ into dub laden, tripped out house vibes at 108bm for the second track, Kingman Fire’. The final track, Hyptonize, is a disco tinged, mid tempo groover with sparse vocals and a solid baseline. Definitely the most dance floor track on the EP. DISGRACELAND

Collected is a complete and comprehensive set of impressive tracks from the Food Music label head honcho and Rinse FM radio host. Shadow Child sprang to life just 16 months ago, but already he’s become the go-to guy for the hottest dance-floor ammunition..

Featured on this compilation are remixes for a cross section of the most diverse artists at the moment including Hot Natured, Lianne La Havas, London Grammar, Sub Focus, Kill Frenzy, Yousef, Justin Martin, Drumsound and Bassline Smith and Hot Since 82. MW

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Finally, something from the left field of the Midlands. Yep, Birmingham’s Generation Bass drops another fascinating EP on us poor unsuspecting lot. Bellybelle, based out of Portland, Oregon has created an EP that I struggle to define in terms of genre. Yes it’s bass music, but it’s also Detroit techno. It’s got elements of minimal electronica infused with swirling elements of a futuristic cityscape. DISGRACELAND

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Pacha, returns with Pacha Original House Anthems featuring 60 massive tunes across three discs, taking in the golden years of House music. House is the hottest sound right now and Pacha Original House Anthems provides the perfect retrospective, serving up a collection of the most iconic and well-loved anthems. Artists include Roger Sanchez, Wamdue Project, Olive, Cosmos, The Fog, Nightcrawlers, Crystal Waters, Kim English, Todd Terry, Alison Limerick and many more. MW

One year after Kris Menace’s collaborative album ‘Features’, the incredible maestro of all things electronica returns with quite possibly his most stunning body of work yet.. The sheer emotion ploughed into Kris’ beautifully crafted futuristic synth-scapes is omnipresent. Joining the dots between melancholy and joy to tranquility and agitation, every track oozes with passion. The Entirety Of Matter comprises of 12 instrumental tracks, each one with its very own futuristic gif animation.

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So here’s an EP released on a US label from a highly talented guy called Chris MaclennanJones, AKA Chromatic, who lives out in New Zealand. The beats on this EP are so fine coupled with some beautiful bass work, this EP deliveries house, techno and footwork in a big way. With remixes from the uber talented Andrew Sinclair and Druthers and Drips, this is a really worthwhile EP to own.

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After 10 years of co-writing, renowned US singer / songwriter Duane Harden steps into the spotlight to unveil his solo album, #NB4U (Naked Before You). #NB4U is a 12 track album, encapsulating the very essence of Duane Harden; unforgettable lyrics and contagious melodies.

With collaborations from over twenty hugely talented artists and producers such as Pussycat Dolls’ Jessica Sutta, Ne-Yo’s protégée, Adrienne Bailon, David Guetta, Chris Willis, Bob Sinclar and Louie Vega to name a few. MW

Yes, another sub genre prefixed by ‘Future’…. I know we see a lot of these as time goes by, but in this case I think the prefix is valid and it has been my musical muse for the last few weeks.

The name, coined by Whistla in early 2009, refers to a style of garage that has all the edges taken off it. It really is a mixture of the more ethereal elements of drum and bass, with UK garage influenced percussion and elements of trap.

It’s not club music, in the sense that it doesn’t bang, but it does combine such incredible emotion with small intense beats that I can’t help love this sound wherever I am and whatever I am doing. There is a wealth of it out there for free.

If you like your Soundcloud, then check out www.soundcloud.com/futuregarage/ and let your ears explore. DISGRACELAND

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“A celebration and a poetic musical journey” – Lady Gaga’s fourth album has been heralded by Mother Monster as the jewel in the crown of her artistic vision, but sadly it fails to be a royal event. Rather than demonstrating Gaga’s evolution as an artist, ARTPOP, reduces her to a caricature of her own creation as she haphazardly re-treads the same well-worn themes of sex, fashion and drugs to a schizophrenic soundtrack.

It’s not all blood on the dancefloor, however, as some individual tracks have enough muscle to stand-alone – ‘Sexx Dreams’ is hedonistic techno and ‘Do What You Want’ featuring R Kelly is pop with a visceral pulse - but the tracks meshed together as one piece are more like a food fight than the slice of the perfect pop Gaga usually effortlessly serves.

The record’s ultimate weakness is Gaga herself, as her fixation with her own celebrity casts an uncomfortable shadow.

The scream of “Don’t you know my arse is famous!” on ‘Venus’ makes it clear ARTPOP is a world away from the universal call of ‘Just Dance’, which made Gaga everyone’s favourite pop star.

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Brendan Benson – You Were Right

Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe

Brendan Benson has been at it for a while, composing as well as producing for other artists.

Recorded in Nashville, Benson’s sixth album You Were Right is well crafted pop - nicely arranged with smooth vocals. With all his experience in songwriting comes a level of class that cannot be dismissed. The only problem is ‘classy’ can border on boring and you’re left searching for some edge.

There are moments of instrumental bliss, but overall this is better left playing in the background.

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Kurt Vile - “It’s A Big World Out There (And I Am Scared)” Kurt Vile and The Violators are back with an insightful escape to test your level of consciousness.

The seven track vinyl digital EP, “It’s A Big World Out There (And I Am Scared)” is full of lengthy instrumentals and drifting rhyme.

Following the release of Walking On A Pretty Daze in April, the tracks have been carefully selected and reworked. With one brand new track, ‘Feel My Pain’, it’s the perfect pace from start to finish - a pretty rendition with a healthy sprinkling of grime.

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An entrepreneur of the RnB Dev Hynes - aka Blood Orange - is probably best known for his work behind the scene with artists such as Solange and Sky Ferreira.

His sophomore album, Cupid Deluxe, showcases Hynes’ totally original talent to the max as he creates delicious sultry hooks that subconsciously transfix you upon first listening. The whole album is a journey through his crazy, genius soulful mind. Listen and then press repeat.

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Little Mix – Salute Little Mix are back with an infectious RnB influenced second album, Salute, to get you standing to attention. The bubblegum pop of their debut is out and some serious Destiny’s Child ‘Survivor’ style anthems are marched in. If they weren’t your new favourite girl band they certainly will be now as lead single ‘Move’ and opener ‘Salute’ showcase their fierce female harmonies and new mature attitude.

Go Girl Power!

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HAIM. Big Love “The 16 year old me is freaking out the entire time and screaming!” Este, one third of Haim, is talking to Marie Wood from Munich where her band is currently on tour supporting Phoenix. It’s also where she’s trying in vain to conceal her excitement and adoration for her French tour buddies. “I’m totally fangirling on the inside and totally trying to be cool and not creepy on the outside” she says laughing. It’s exactly this type of unbridled enthusiasm - from their energetic live shows, playful banter and the unapologetic pop of their debut Days Are Gone – that’s made Haim everyone’s favourite new band.

Exploding onto the scene at the beginning of the year when they won the coveted BBC Sound Of 2013 Este and her sisters, Daniele and Alana, appeared to be another overnight success, but Haim has actually been a lifetime in the making for the trio. Barely out of the nappies, the sisters started out playing in a band called Rockingham with their musician parents and in their teens, Este and Danielle flirted briefly with bubblegum pop in the cringe-worthy Valli Girls. When the bubble burst Este went on to study Ethnomusicology at university, whilst Danielle toured as a live musician in Julian Casablanca’s band. In 2006 the sisters regrouped to form Haim and started playing shows to just a handful of people around LA before finally getting their big break last year at SXSW - if Haim are an overnight success, it’s been a long night. It’s this journey that makes the sisters embrace every minute of their success. “We’re too busy having fun www.69-degrees.co.uk

to be grumpy.” Este says. “Being on tour we’re so energized just being out and being able to play.”

And, playing live is something Haim have been doing non-stop - from supporting Florence And The Machine, playing the iTunes festival and headlining their own UK tour– it’s where people first fall in love with them as they throw every inch of themselves into each performance. “When we’re onstage it’s the only time when we’re truly able to let go” Este reveals. “We’re not thinking about being pretty or sounding clean…we’re thinking about having fun and letting the music come through us.” Unlike their contemporaries - who stand statically cool staring out vacantly into the crowd - Haim break all the rules by actively engaging with their fans, “I don’t think there needs to be a fourth wall when you’re performing” Este says. “I’ve never enjoyed shows where I feel like I’m an outsider”. And, that interaction doesn’t just end with the music as the band, especially Este, have become renowned for their brash onstage banter. “I welcome the heckle!” she exclaims proudly. “You know you have to be prepared – if you can’t stand the heat, you get out of the kitchen”. It’s something that saw the band on the end of a Twitter backlash when Este got chatty with the Prime Minister on The Andrew Marr show.

“We finished the song and I was just like, ‘that one’s for you bud!’ I had no idea it would be such a big deal!” she explains. “For me, I was just having fun.

I called him ‘DC’ and it was obvious I was trying to have fun with it, that’s like calling Barrack Obama ‘BO’, I mean come on!”

After hitting every major festival this summer including four sets at Glastonbury (“It was really magical for us …I will never forget that”), the band finally took time out in September to drop their debut album, Days Are Gone, a record that takes the energy of their live shows and channels it into big beat RnB, sleek 80s hooks and heavenly harmonies to create timeless pop. It’s a sound that Este attributes to those times growing-up back in California. “We got most of our inspiration from Los Angeles radio”, she explains. “It’s very specific as

when you’re an Angelino you spend 85% of your time in a car so the radio better be good”. The record met a rapturous reception and has seen them being compared to Peter Gabriel, Prince and Haim’s personal favourite, Fleetwood Mac. It’s something Este’s still trying to get her head round.

“Obviously, we’re big fans of them but to say that we sound like them is a lot.”

Their debut may still be wet behind the ears, but the band is already thinking about their next album.

“We’re always writing and we’re always staying creative and trying things out in soundcheck…our iPhones are our friends”, Este says. “I want to put out a record when we’re ready, but obviously as soon as we can.”

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2014 sees Haim doing what they do best and continuing their worldwide tour. With such a busy schedule, are they at risk of burnout? “The thing is, even when we’re working we make the most of it and we have a lot of fun” Este reassures. “It’s not like we’re in dire need of a break. I think, if anything, we want to keep touring and keep going”, before adding most importantly, “because this is really fun for us.”

Haim is at HMV Institute, Birmingham on 5 December and Rock City, Nottingham on 4 March 2014. www.haimtheband.com

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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

Forget Russians, posh Brits or middle eastern terrorists. The newest movie bad guys on the block wear expensive Armani suits, work in shiny high-rise offices and spend every waking minute working out how best to f**k you out of your money. The Wolf Of Wall Street is the depressingly true story of Jordan Belfort, a slimy US stockbroker who spent just shy of two years in jail after being found guilty of mass fraud, making obscene amounts of money by defrauding investors and spending the cash on drugs, booze and debauchery.

So how to make a story centred around a vile, self-obsessed human being who only wants to make more and more money appeal to an audience? Simple. First, you enlist Boardwalk Empire creator Terrence Winter to adapt Belfort’s memoir, then you get legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese to direct it, and then you get Leonardo DiCaprio to play Belfort. Then you surround Leo with a mouth-watering cast that includes Jonah Hill as his bucktoothed partner in crime and a newly reinvigorated Matthew McConaughey as Belfort’s slightly daffy mentor.

The running time is set to be close to three hours, but if the pedigree of the talent involved is anything to go by, that should be a bonus rather than any kind of negative. Expect Belfort’s rise to be a crazy, darkly comic ride of scantily clad marching bands, besuited chimpanzees and midgets used as lawn darts, followed swiftly by a rapid descent as the FBI zero in on his criminal activities. Prepare to be enthralled, appalled and everything in between.

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Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom

Grudge Match

A sequel to Anchorman would have been unthinkable upon the film’s initial release when it bombed quicker than Pearl Harbour. Yet the strange nature of cultdom mean that it has since become a bona fide, eminently quotable hit, meaning Ron Burgundy and his super newsteam return this Christmas with another explosion of scattershot silliness and surreal setpieces. Special cameos are set to include Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Sacha Baron Cohen and…er, Kanye West.

Idris Elba trumps a number of bigger name actors to bag the tricky role of Nelson Mandela in this long-gestating biopic, based on the former South African president’s memoirs. There’s a hell of a lot to cram in, whether it be Mandela joining the ANC, his imprisonment or his later political career.

Early reviews suggest though that director Justin Chadwick and writer William Nicholson have done a sterling job. Doesn’t hurt having Elba either.

Although US stand-up Chris Tucker has now semiretired, we have the highly irritating likes of Kevin Hart to take his screechy, annoying place. And boy, does he screech his way through the trailer for this illadvised comedy featuring Sly Stallone and Robert De Niro as archaic boxers who come out of retirement for the inevitable One Last Bout. Expect lots of ‘hilarious’ references to Rocky and Raging Bull that will die before they’ve even left the actors’ lips.

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

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All is right with the world, because the Coen brothers are back with yet another perfectly pitched slice of cinematic heaven. There aren’t too many of the usual Coen performers in this one (barring John Goodman), the lion’s share of the film instead going to relative unknown Oscar Isaac, who gives a career-making performance as a down-on-hisluck folk singer songwriter in 1960s New York. It’s amusingly deadpan, it’s subtly moving…it’s basically brilliant.

Currently looking to rival Bond for the amount of different actors who’ve played him, Tom Clancy creation Jack Ryan reaches his fourth incarnation with Shadow Recruit, generic pretty boy Chris Pine is now tasked with saving the world after taking the mantle from Ben Affleck, who is busy prepping his broody face for Batman vs. Superman. Bad guy duties are filled by Kenneth Branagh (also directing) as an evil Russian, and it’s the first Jack Ryan feature not to be adapted from an actual Clancy novel.

Yep, now they’ve remade Robocop. Anybody want to bet all the social satire of Paul Verhoeven’s original has been ironed out in favour of 12A-friendly fight scenes? Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman dons the metal suit (now black, instantly irking the diehard fans), while Michael Keaton hams it up as the head of evil conglomerate OmniCorp. At least 4 people have tackled the screenplay (that doesn’t include uncredited writers), which isn’t exactly promising.

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Chicago 29 November until 18 January @ Curve, Leicester The sleek, sexy and sensational Tony Award-winning musical, Chicago is being given the Curve treatment at the hands of the talented Paul Kerryson and will be the theatre’s much-anticipated Christmas show. Set in 1920s Chicago, the show tells the story of sinners Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, their crimes of passion and their outrageous pursuit of fame. But even tales of murder, adultery and corruption are no match for their manipulative, smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn who promises to razzle dazzle the audience until they’re begging for more! Get yourselves to Curve this winter for a spot of seduction, scandal, showbiz and all that jazz… www.curveonline.co.uk

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T S I L SHORT The Clothes Show 6 – 10 December @ The NEC, Birmingham Marking their 25th anniversary, Clothes Show Live 2013 is set to be the hottest ticket on the fashion calendar this year!

Over 500 leading fashion and beauty brands, the world’s largest catwalk, hosted by fashion icon and designer Henry Holland, styling tools and techniques from industry experts, make-overs, style transformations and inspirational trend reports gorgeous celebrities, tempting bars, and inspirational fashion demonstrations will all be spread over five exciting days.

There’s something for everyone so whatever your style, it’s probably time to make space in your wardrobe. www.clothesshowlive.com www.69-degrees.co.uk

LOO K O U SIX TYN T FOR INE THE STR DE PHO EETST GREES Y TOG RAP LE HER S!

LIVElectronic Presents: ‘KADE’

Ghost The Musical 17 December – 5 January @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

13 December @ Quad, Derby Producer/DJ Staycj Pepper curates a night dedicated to live electronic and will be bringing KADE to Derby this December. The duo creates improvised electronic beatscapes using only a laptop and bass guitar to lay down solid grooves with subtle elements of introspection. The music is organic, dark and twisted and their live shows are unique in that no song is ever performed twice, instead they feed off the energy in the room and the vibe of the evening.

Sarah Millican: Home Bird 14 - 15 December @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

After spending time on the West End and Broadway, the musical adaptation of the 90s Oscar winning classic began its national tour this year. The film captured the hearts and romantic imagination of a generation (whilst simultaneously managing to make a potter’s wheel sexy), and the stage adaptation has experienced phenomenal success since its creation in 2011. After being attacked and killed, Sam is stuck between this world and the next, forced to warn his lover, Molly, of the danger she is in through a phoney psychic.

The British Comedy Award’s Queen of Comedy Sarah Millican is determined to put down some roots and now even has a cat. She’s decided to give up the party scene (Ann Summers), ease off on the drinking (fizzy pop) and settle down (take her bra off).

Home Bird is the Geordie lass’ third national tour, and Millican will be teaching audiences exactly what they need to take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend in at posh restaurants and how to make pensioners to swear. Join her at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall this December for some hilarious domestic bliss!

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Thriller Live 17 December - 5 January @ ICC, Birmingham 15 – 19 January @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its fifth year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Already seen by over two million people in 26 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on an electrifying visual and audio journey through the magic of MJ’s 30-year musical career. You can expect two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion. You really can’t Beat It (sorry, couldn’t resist).

Rent 5 February @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester 14 February @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Amateur Girl 3 – 7 February @ Nottingham Playhouse

Drunk 28 January & 1 February @ Curve, Leicester We’ve all been there. Drunk celebrates one of man’s greatest vices with a wickedly delicious cocktail of theatre dance that will take you on an intoxicating journey through some of history’s greatest tipples, and the victims who fall prey to their mood altering qualities. From stagdo lads with an aggressive case of ‘little man syndrome’, to the ageing and diet conscious Russian actress living in the faded glamour of her past, Drunk is an affectionate look at what the drink we order says about us. Under the Artistic leadership of Chicago choreographer Drew McOnie, Drunk is a frenetic dancedrama that explores our relationship with alcohol and aims to bridge the gap between musical theatre and pure dance audiences.

Julie is a likeable auxiliary nurse, working long hours for a low wage in a Nottingham hospital but she longs for some real excitement and a bit of extra cash. When her new boyfriend buys a camcorder, Julie glimpses a lucrative new career on the horizon and is drawn into the world of amateur girls. But her new life can’t stay secret for long and what starts out as a bit of fun becomes anything but.

Based on real-life stories, Amateur Girl is a hard-hitting, poignant yet wryly amusing play about the reality behind the fantasy business.

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Motionhouse: Broken 12 – 13 February @ mac Birmingham Having been established 25 years ago, Motionhouse have become one of the UK’s leading theatre dance companies, renowned for visually thrilling pieces that are full of trickery. 2013 saw them tour the US and 2014 will bring them home as their brand new production Broken erupts onto the stage. Broken examines our precarious relationship with the earth, with the powerful company luring audiences into a world of shifting perspectives.

The dynamic dance is an unashamedly visual and adrenaline fuelled spectacle that promises to take you on a journey into the earth as you’ve never seen it before! www.69-degrees.co.uk

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, the show follows a year in the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in the big city under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. With some amazing songs and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages, the show has won mountains of critical acclaim including the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. If you’ve not already seen the musical that has become a pop cultural phenomenon, 2014 is your perfect opportunity as it comes to both Leicester and Birmingham with a cast of West End stars and a live band!

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16 February @ The Y Theatre, Leicester After last year’s sell out shows, Asian Persuasion returns to The Y to present another tip top line up of the very best in Asian comedy talent.

Headlined by the rapidly rising star Imran Yusuf, the event also features Nish Kumar (from BBC Radio 4 and Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience), Mickey Sharma (Imran Yusuf’s tour support act) in addition to the evening’s host, Adnan Ahmed.

Yusuf is renowned for his super-high energy performance that comes across as fast and furious yet charmingly endearing; a unique act, stamping his mark of positive, uplifting comedy at every turn.

7 February @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester 23 February @ Nottingham Playhouse 12 March @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham What is it with us Brits and smallness?

We love it, being tiny but fierce, close but distant. It’s the topic that the Jedward-haired, award-winning stand up Russell Kane has chosen to focus on, as he returns with a brand new blisteringly big-small show. You’re invited to watch as he spouts thoughts about smallness all across the Midlands, reminding you how to keep things small when life gets big.

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24 February – 1 March @ De Montfort Hall, Leicester

The West End’s favourite musical comedy is coming to Leicester in 2014. Set in the early 60s, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams in television, dance and fashion, hoping to inspire her mum and win the boy she loves in the process! It’s the musical which has a bit of everything and one of the ultimate feel-good shows, brought to Curve’s stage complete with catchy songs, fast-paced dance routines and witty lines, by director Paul Kerryson.

28 February – 5 April @ Curve, Leicester

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is a feel-good international hit sensation and is coming to Leicester for one week only! Winner of four WhatsOnStage.com awards (including Best New Musical) and based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites, it’s a wildly fresh and funny musical journey to the heart of fabulous!

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More than 100 artists exhibit together for

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The former students, many of whom are now globally renowned artists and designers, will illustrate the impact of the school on the visual arts and creative industries nationally and internationally.

Some, including artist Jon Burgerman are producing new artworks for the exhibition while others, such as Simon Starling and Paul Kaye, will be taking part in talks and discussions offering insights into their work.

The School of Art & Design started life as the Nottingham Government School of Design in 1843 and was one of several institutions set up by the Government to improve the design skills of industrial workers.

Some of the many artists taking part in the exhibition include: *Hazel and Keith Albarn (Intermediate Art 1961,) Visual artists and former art teachers (also parents of musician Damon Albarn) *Jon Burgerman (BA Hons Fine Art, 2001), Now based in Brooklyn, New York, Jon’s creations include colourful and uncategorisable doodles, squiggles and funny little animals that grace everything from I-Phones to Nike trainers.

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The show will feature canvasses by one of the school’s earliest local students, Dame Laura Knight, who gained a place in 1890 at just 13.

After studying painting she went on to become the first woman in England to be elected to the Royal Academy.

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unique exhibition entitled Since 1843: In the Making will showcase work from 100 creative alumni of Nottingham Trent University to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the School of Art & Design.

*Rob Ryan (BA Hons Fine Art, 1984) One of Britain’s leading papercut artists whose intricate and often whimsical artworks have been exhibited all over Britain and abroad.

*Nigel Cooke (BA Hons Fine Art, 2003) A painter with an international reputation who works on a large scale, creating fantastic and unsettling landscapes with a sense of urban decay. *Andy Earl (Diploma in Creative Photography, 1977) One of the world’s most in-demand rock music photographers, Andy has created imagery for everyone from Morrissey to Robbie Williams. *Jonathan Glazer (BA Hons 3D Design Theatre, 1987) Created the Guinness ‘surfer’ advert and directed the immortal British crime movie Sexy Beast and, most recently, Under the Skin (2013) with Scarlett Johansson. *Comic and actor Paul Kaye (BA Hons 3D Design Theatre, 1987) AKA Dennis Pennis and Thoros of Myr in Game of Thrones. *Tim Noble and Sue Webster (BA Hons Fine Art, 1989, Hon Doctors of Art) Since meeting in Nottingham, the duo have continued to bring a ‘punk’ and ‘anti-art’ sensibility to an international practice which involves the transformation of waste and scrap items.

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*Simon Starling (BA Hons Photography 1990), Winner of the Turner Prize in 2005 for his installation shedboatshed.

The exhibition Since 1843: In the Making runs from Wednesday January 8 to Friday February 7 2014.

To find out more visit www.since1843.co.uk or email: inthemaking@ ntu.ac.uk

*Lucy Orta (BA Hons Fashion Knitwear Design 1989/Honorary MA) An artist whose sculptural installations include the recent Cloud/Meteoros at St Pancras Station and Raft of the Medusa at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. *Ren Pearce and Andrew Fionda (BA Hons Textiles and BA Hons Fashion Design, 1989) Founders of fashion label Pearce Fionda whose garments have been worn

by Yasmin le Bon, Celine Dion, Francesca Annis, Zoë Ball, Denisen Van Outen and Nicole Kidman.

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LAST WORD Hot from winning Independent Designer of the year at this year’s prestigious Midlands Fashion Awards, we talk to Derby based designer Fazane Malik about making the leap of faith and launching her own label before her 30th birthday.

I studied in Nottingham, a BTEC in Fashion Clothing at Clarendon College before going on to do a degree in Fashion at Derby University.

The course included a year in industry so I was lucky enough to go off and work with two top designers in Australia for a year. One of Sydney’s most prominent contemporary fashion designers Akira Isogawa and another one in Melbourne called Gwendolynne who specialises in high end couture dresses.

Uni I wanted to go and set up my brand straight away, but I realised I needed to get experience and meet everyone in the industry. I got so many good contacts from my old job so it was definitely worth staying those eight years. I started my brand about two years ago whilst still working and after a year I thought I need to go for this now, so gave up the day job last Christmas and have been running this business on my own for a year now.

After graduating I was really lucky and got a job straight away and went and worked for a big clothing manufacturer in Market Harborough for eight years. We used to make all the collections for Paul Smith, Jaeger, Monsoon and M&S, so a lot of high end high street. My job took in the whole process from start to finish, working with the designers to make sure they got the right product, I’d do all the specs, instruct the factory how to make them all and negotiate prices. I was the face of the account and would see it all the way through which was amazing experience for when I started my own business; I already had a great insight into production, price and costing.

I really admire Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood; they didn’t have any formal training they’re just really good at what they do and are naturally talented. I don’t think people realise how hard they worked, Vivienne Westwood was working on her label for 10 years before it got successful. They’re an inspiration to me, I know it’s going to take a long time but I’m ready for that.

I always wanted to work for myself; when I left www.69-degrees.co.uk

I love having my studio here in the Midlands, I’ve been and done the whole London thing but it’s more cost effective for me to have a studio here and the capital is so close by train I can easily nip down for meetings. We’ve got some truly talented people here in the Midlands and

I’ve been lucky enough to work with some great photographers and stylists; I was so proud to have my work recognised amongst them at the Midlands Fashion Awards. It was like a well done to myself for working so hard. That’s the best thing that’s happened to me this year!

Moving forward the main focus is to get more wholesale accounts. The brand is available through boutiques but it can be quite hard to get an established store to take on a new brand. My products sell a lot better in stores than online because people can see and feel the quality and realise how well made it is and how good the cut is. I focus on a lot of detail, some of it on the inside and you just can’t see that online.

I aim to create pieces that will last season after season and can be worn with lots of different outfits in different ways. We’re aimed at really busy women who don’t always have to time to do a lot of styling; a bit like myself to be honest!

To find out more about Fazane and to see her collection visit www.fazanemalik.co.uk

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