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8 BE A PART OF THE GIN REVOLUTION Immerse yourself in all things Gin this autumn with the Gin Festival coming to the Athena in Leicester’s cultural quarter from the 11th-12th November. With over 100 different gins, gorgeous cocktails and a range of Fever Tree tonics and mixers, there’s plenty on offer for us gin lovers. For only £7.50 (+ booking fee) per ticket, you’ll receive a specially designed Copa glass to keep, a welcome pack and a list of all the gins available to try. When you arrive you can collect a £5 per drink token to use across the four gin and cocktail bars. Whilst drinking all the gin you can think of, sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment and music along with a fine selection of food and snacks. ginfestival.com
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Following the crazes that are emoji’s, Murals Wallpaper has released a new range of Emoji wallpaper.
Featuring the most beloved and used emojis by all, emojis featured are watermelon, pizza, avocado, hot dog and aubergine on one print. An alternate print features a unicorn, watermelon slice, heart with arrow, Cat with love heart eyes, face with love heart eyes and dancing twins - of course! Using cutting edge digital printing techniques these one off designs will brighten up any bedroom or even kitchen. All prints are custom-sized and made to order, priced at £25 per square metre and are available at muralswallpaper.co.uk
9 NATRULIQUE AT THE ORGANIC EXPERIENCE
Are you aware that most conventional personal care products, especially shampoos and skin care lotions, contain harmful synthetic chemicals like sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates, propylene glycol, and paraben preservative systems? These chemicals can build up over time and clog pores, leading to the loss of oxygen, ultimately causing skin irritations and allergies.
Here is where NATULIQUE products come in. NATULIQUE products are created from a simple premise: No dangerous ingredients! The formulations used by The Organic Experience in St Martin’s Square, Leicester are the safest available in the professional beauty industry today. They believe in ingredient integrity and mission consistency, beginning with organic ingredients, whenever possible, to keep dangerous chemical preservative systems and lathering agents out of the end product. At NATULIQUE they maintain the highest standards of quality throughout formulation and production. Most of the ingredients in each and every product of the NATULIQUE Hair Care product range are USDA and ECOCERT certified organic. We are also proud to announce that NATULIQUE Certified Organic products are on the approval list presented by third party authority. All of the NATULIQUE Permanent Colours are 95% natural and includes certified organic ingredients. Naturlique products can be found at The Organic Experience. Find out more at natulique.com or call in to The Organic Experience, St Martin’s Square, Leicester. 0116 251 4066 theorganicexperience.co.uk
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Coming soon the Orange tree 5 George Street, Derby, DE1 1EH
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WINNERS SHOP BIG AT INTU
FIND YOUR B-SIDE A new three day festival celebrating all things Hip- Hop comes to Birmingham Hippodrome and The Old Rep from the 23rd to the 25th September.
The festival opens with a Hip-Hop conversation at The Old Rep exploring Birmingham’s local to global hip hop stories and supported by city-region DJs, emcees and performers including Rose One, BOM 5, Chief 69, Buddha Stretch and Focus. On the Saturday there are youth-driven performance and workshops at The Old Rep with international artists Caramel and Steady from Flawless Dance Crew whilst the Birmingham Hippodrome will play host to one of Birmingham’s finest Mcs, rapper and writers Juice Aleem’s ‘AFROFLUX’ with a series of talks, poetry and film inspired by black sci-fi and Afrofuturism, leading to a House Party. Sunday will see all artists, judges, hosts and DJs taking over the Hippodrome foyer space with the Break Mission x Just Jam International semis and finals and Dance Nuvo hosting an All-Style Youth Battle. More information can be found at birminghamhippodrome.com/bside
Our Spring issue featured an amazing competition to win a Shopping Spree at Intu Shopping Centres Derby and Nottingham and we had thousands of people enter. Two lucky individuals won a £500 gift card each and we went along to help them spend it! Claire Tidswell from Deeping Gate couldn’t quite believe that she was chosen and was excited to spend part of the gift card in one of her favourite stores, House of Fraser at Victoria Centre in Nottingham. With the help of MUA and stylist Trixie from Libertii Beau, Claire picked out an outfit for her upcoming holiday in France. Claire was also treated to a mini makeover by Trixie as part of the competition. The second winner, Alyn Carrahar from Derby was unsure where to start but finding out that Alyn was into heavy rock music, Trixie headed straight to Asylum for inspiration. Trixie picked out a selection of rocker t-shirts as well as vintage shirts, hoodies and a punk denim jacket for Alyn to try. Seeing how the items could be layered and matched together, Alyn chose an outfit and combined them with a pair of low top dark red Vans.
BATH BOMB BOO AT LUSH
All season round Lush release a range of fun and colourful bath products that we go mad for and this Autumn and Halloween is no different. www.69-degrees.co.uk
New products include Autumn Leaf: an earthy sandalwood scented bathbomb, Monster’s Ball bath bomb and of course returning favourites Lord of Misrule and Sparkly Pumpkin. Starting from around £3.50, the range is available from the 23rd September in store and online at lush.co.uk.
BARBERBARBER AT BULLRING
The ultimate luxury for both ‘scoundrels and gentlemen’ alike, BarberBarber has opened in Birmingham’s Bullring and is set to become a haven for the everyday man offering bespoke hair dressing, precision beard sculpting, traditional cut-throat shave and a ‘Lil Rascal’s Shampoo Cut and Finnish’.
shaving to offer visitors impeccable service in luxurious surroundings. Staff work hard to create a relaxing and friendly, yet professional, environment on Birmingham’s new Link Street, aptly named as it links Grand Central and the Bullring, and to deliver the very best service, from complementary beverages to bespoke haircuts and shaving.
The brainchild of Johnny ‘The Baba’ Shanahan, who cut his teeth, so to speak, in the local Barbers in his home town of Limerick, Johnny’s vision for BarberBarber has always been to draw on their extensive knowledge of the craft of men’s haircutting and bespoke
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SPECIAL FEATURE
WITH SIOFRA O’BRIEN
WINE TASTING
COCKTAIL EDIT: MIX IT UP!
Like all fashionistas eagerly awaiting the arrival of our AW16 collections, the Harvey Nichols hospitality team has been very excited to welcome some great new arrivals to the Wine Shop this season.
CHANNEL YOUR INNER TOM CRUISE (ARE WE SHOWING OUR AGE HERE?) AND CREATE THE PERFECT MIXERS. FROM CHERRY BLOSSOM TONIC AND COCKTAILS IN A CAN TO ALCOHOLIC SWEETIES AND PINEAPPLE-SHAPED GLASSES, KATIE SAYERS, FOODMARKET MANAGER AT HARVEY NICHOLS, SHARES HER FAVOURITE DRINKS PARTY ESSENTIALS.
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At our regular Wine Wednesday tasting sessions, these two little charmers have already worked their magic with our customers. First up is a real stunner from the Alto Adige region of Italy – Erste & Neur Pinot Grigio 2015 (£14). Graced with a lovely purity, a wonderful warmth that radiates through the wine even though this is a fresh mineral-driven style of Pinot Grigio. It’s great as an aperitif but it comes into its own when served with fish dishes, especially mussels or oysters. The second wine that wowed is Quint Milu 2014 from Ribera de Duero in Spain (£12.75), created by German Blanco, a young maker who is championing a fresher style of Tinto del Pais, the local name for Tempranillo. Working with old vines planted at more than 900 meters above sea level gives this delicious red just a hint of rusticity and great freshness. This worked a treat with our cheese plate on the night. Siofra O’Brien is the Wine Specialist at Harvey Nichols Birmingham. Join her in store every Wednesday to enjoy complimentary taster sessions from 7pm-8pm. Call 0121 616 6024 to book. www.69-degrees.co.uk
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1: Aske-Stephenson peanut butter and jam cocktail, £35. 2: Smith & Sinclair vodka selection cocktail pastilles, £9.50. 3: Tails espresso martini single serve cocktail, £4.75. 4: The Handmade Cocktail Co vintage gin martini, £39.50 5: The Pineapple Co tumbler, £34.95. 6: Thomas Henry cherry blossom tonic, £1.25. 7: Tipplesworth dark chocolate martini mini cocktail kit, £19.95.
Learn the art of cocktail making at Harvey Nichols master classes every Friday and Saturday at the Birmingham store. Starting at 1pm, the sessions cost £30 per person or £45 including a three course meal from a set menu. For bookings and more information, email reservations.birmingham@harveynichols.com.
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Well we were really. British singersongwriter Jamie Lawson, the first to sign to Ed Sheeran’s own label, Gingerbread Man Records, is embarking on a UK tour this October, stopping off at Birmingham’s O2 Academy and Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. Jamie, who first gained recognition with his hit single, Wasn’t Expecting That, last year has jumped from a few hundred capacity venues to supporting Ed on his mammoth UK stadium tour, playing two nights with him at Dublin’s Croke Park and now he has a tour of his own.
Supporting Jamie on tour will be special guest, Calum Scott, who you may recognise from Britain’s Got Talent and his cover of Robyn’s Dancing on my Own, which went viral in over 34 countries. Now signed to Capitol Records, Scott is currently working on his debut album. Looking for an emotion filled gig? Make sure you get your tickets at academymusicgroup. com or demontforthall.co.uk
ORANGE TREE NOW IN DERBY
Derby’s newest bar, the Orange Tree, will offer something a little different to both locals and students alike. It’ll be a place to relax with friends, enjoy good drinks and music in a really exciting environment. Opening on George Street, the building dates back to 1911 and was originally offices for the local gas works. Its new owners have worked hard to bring back some of that post-Victorian character. Split over two floors, The Orange Tree will open during the evenings with a heavy focus on cocktails using only premium spirits, craft beers and an extensive gin selection. The Orange Tree in Derby will be opening at 5 George Street, DE1 1EH on Friday 23rd September. For further information visit their twitter page: @orangetreederby
MAKING WAVES IN BIRMINGHAM Showcasing over two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Birmingham’s Crescent Theatre on the 5th October. This year’s festival features an exceptional and diverse programme of films capturing the raw power and beauty of the Ocean, whilst celebrating the surfers, kayakers and oceanographers, who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Find out more at oceanfilmfestival.co.uk
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WICK PUB AND KITCHEN DERBY One of Derby’s oldest pub’s has been given a new lease of life by local entrepreneur Damian Pendleton. The Wick Pub and Kitchen on Derby’s Wardwick not only serves handmade pizzas and burgers and pub tapas (the black pudding lollipops with chilli chutney are to die for!) but over the weekend The Wick plays host to some pretty special club nights, live music performances and northern soul nights. The Wick have even created their own home flavoured spirits giving the big boys a run for their money.
GHOST BAR
Ghost bar was birthed from the ashes of the former sun lounge residence. Focusing on a stadium atmosphere by collaborating with the best local and national talent available, the venue has gone from strength to strength. Ghost bar is Derby’s premier outdoor bar, combining mesmerising LED Tunnels with strong drink offers.
BUNKER The Bunker is at the top of the midlands underground house scene. With an emphasis on assessable, yet dirty beats the bunker boys know how to throw a party. Which is why ghost bar play host to the Forbidden Forest after party with Bunker boys warming up for the talented Joe Quinn and GW Harrison.
CLASS Damian has operated numerous successful independent stores across the East Midlands and this is his first step into the hospitality scene. To aid in this venture he appointed operations manager Adam Firth, a former general manager of Annie's Burger Shack and West End bars.
The Garage scene is back, and it appears to evolved to a new crowd of followers. This safe rave scene is going from strength to strength combining new talented DJs along with legends such as DJ EJ headlining previous events
SUB:lemonal Big on production and big on bass. This thumping night is the ideal place for those craving dirty dubs The Wick and Ghost, 15-18 Wardwick, DE1 1HA Derby, 01332 986923 www.69-degrees.co.uk
16 FINALISTS REVEALED FOR MIDLANDS FASHION AWARDS 2016
Whittled down from hundreds of hopefuls, the finalists for Midlands Fashion Awards have been announced and will be taking to the stage at the glittering catwalk event, which is to be held at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, CBSO Centre, and Friday 7th October 2016. The awards highlight the up and coming talents from designers across the region, with categories including, Independent Designer of the Year, Emerging Designer of the Year and Make-Up Artist of the Year amongst others. The Awards offer an unrivalled platform for current and emerging creatives to showcase their talents, both to consumers, as well as, crucially, buyers and industry big-wigs.
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This year’s entries come from a wealth of aspiring local designers, as well as from across the globe making this a truly international affair and is testament to the stature of the Awards. Finalists will be judged by a panel of industry professionals including Jenny Eason, Founder/Director of the Midlands Fashion Awards and our own Lilith Hunt Sheppard. Those crowned as the winner in their category will be eligible for free membership with the Fashion Central Network, with a listing In their Creative Directory, a photoshoot featuring selected pieces from the designer’s collection or body of work, as well as a congratulatory trophy. For further information and tickets visit midlandsfashionawards.co.uk
Men’s grooming brand MEN-Ü is launching their new Black Pepper and Bergamot Ultra Concentrate Shower Gel which, for the first time will be available in a 500ml shower tank as well as the handy 100ml tube. The shower gel tank answers the call from male consumers who want better quality for less. The high percentage of active ingredients means a small amount of product will go a long way - the Black Pepper & Bergamot Shower Gel can last up to four times as long as a standard shower gel its size, so the 500ml shower tank is equivalent to 2 litres & can last one person up to six months! The men-ü Black Pepper & Bergamot Ultra Concentrate Shower Gel is available from men-u.co.uk retailing at £8.95 for 100 ml tube and £26.95 for the 500 ml shower tank.
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Kerry Godliman at The Glee 14th Oct.
LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF AT BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL
Debuted back in 2001, the Birmingham Comedy Festival is back this year for its fifteenth year running. The festival takes place on Friday 7th October to Sunday 16th October with another top line up of comedic talent. Headlining this year includes Romesh Ranganathan (9 & 12 Oct, Town Hall), the entrancing silent Boy With Tape On His Face (13-15 Oct, mac Birmingham), and Kerry Godliman, co-star of Ricky Gervais’ Derek (14 Oct, The Glee). The festival also welcomes Irishman Jason Byrne (16 Oct, Town Hall), topical stand-up Matt Forde (7 Oct, The Old Rep), Nathan Caton (13 Oct, The Glee), Justin Moorhouse (8 Oct, The Old Rep), and Tony Law (14 Oct, Comedy Junction). Let’s do the time warp again with Richard O’Brien’s recordbreaking rock’n’roll musical Rocky Horror Show running from the 10th-15th October at the New Alexandra Theatre. New this year is live panel show, Panelbeaters, cocreated by Mock The Week’s Gary Delaney which is on the 16th October at The Glee. A spokesperson for the festival, which debuted in 2001, said: “There are over 70 performances across the city, with our two Sunday afternoon Half-Dayers giving audiences the opportunity to catch some really great acts for free.” The Birmingham Comedy Festival runs from Friday 7 to Sunday 16 October 2016. For full details see: www. bhamcomfest.co.uk
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Want to enjoy Michelin recommended dining from the comfort of your own home? Then you’re in luck as the multi-award winning Chutney Ivy in Leicester has signed up with ‘Owl Get it’, a concierge takeaway service that brings the award winning restaurant to you. Whether you have friends over or are craving Chutney Ivy’s delectable curries without wanting to get out your jim-jams, you can now get it delivered, piping hot and with no fuss. The hardest part is choosing what to have: firm favourites include the delectable Crispy Duck Samosas and more’ish Jingha Rowshne - all from a click of a button. The full-menu food service is available Monday - Friday (6-11pm) and Saturday (6-12), exclusively at owlgetit.co.uk For only £2.50 and a minimum spend of £15, you’re only one click away from enjoying Chutney Ivy’s delicious and quality Indian cuisine. Orders over £25 even get a free 660ml bottle of Cobra! To order simple enter Chutney Ivy Restaurant Leicester in the search engine or your postcode at owlgetit.co.uk
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NTU Visionary Knitwear Award Winner Kendall Baker www.69-degrees.co.uk
Students from Birmingham City University were selected to showcase their works at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week in London. Designs from fashion students, Rhys Ellis, Sofia Clarke and Feiyue Ma were featured at the Best of and Gala show which was attended by designers Vivienne Westwood and Christopher Bailey. If you are interested in studying fashion, BCU have open days on 8 October and 19 November. For further information visit bcu.ac.uk
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Clockwise: Feiyue Ma, Eliett Parchment, Sofia Clarke, Elizabeth Romich, Ludmila Whittaker
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University of Derby held their own Fashion Show featuring the work of their fashion students. During the Big Fashion show held at Derby Theatre, student Sophie Kelman was awarded the accolade for Best Fashion Collection 2016 and was named runner-up in the Best Portolio 2016 category. Sophie’s collection was inspired by her great grandfather’s diaries during World War Two. Sophie, alongside fellow student Lara Cresswell, was awarded the Army Museum mentee Award 2016. Derby open days for fashion courses are on the 19th November and 10th December. For further information visit derby.ac.uk
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For the twenty fifth year running, students from Nottingham Trent University were selected to showcase their work at London Graduate Fashion Week. Two students Chloe Jackson and Kendall Baker were announced as winners for Catwalk Textile Design and Visionary Knitwear. BA (Hons) Fashion Design student Chloe Jackson wowed the audience with her collection of highly colourful digital prints and bold use of fabrics and pattern cutting. BA (Hons) Fashion Knitwear Design student, Kendall Baker, received the Matalan award for Visionary Knitwear, after showcasing a stand out menswear collection based on modernising crochet. NTU have open days on the 17th September, 15th October, 12th November, and 7th December. You can book your place now at: ntu.ac.uk/openday
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Clockwise:Textile Design Award WINNER Chloe Jackson, NTU Fashion Design Grace Ridley, NTU Fashion Design Mai Nishi, NTU knitwear design Charlotte Yates, NTU Fashion Design Olivia Barclay, NTU Fashion Design Tamara Dias, NTU knitwear design Latasha Hammond, NTU fashion design Annaiss Yucra Mancilla.
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DMU
This year 17 Fashion Design students from DMU in Leicester were chosen to showcase their work at London Graduate Fashion Week. The selected students presented their womenswear collections, with others showing menswear. From the week, Student, Hazel Symons was awarded the Christopher Bailey Gold Award for her monochrome collection featured on the GFW catwalk. Open days for fashion courses at DMU are, 17th September, 15th October, 12th November and 7th January. For further information visit dmu.ac.uk
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COVENTRY This year, students of fashion at Coventry University presented their final collections at their Student Union. Both menswear and womenswear collections were showed by the students. If you are interested at studying at Coventry then there next open days are Saturday 10th September, Saturday 15th October and Saturday 12th November 2016. For more information visit coventry.ac.uk
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TO DAY S ATA N IF YOU’RE UNAWARE OF THE HURRICANE THAT IS BIANCA DEL RIO, THEN WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? IF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE - ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING REALITY SHOWS - THEN JUST PLAIN SHAME ON YOU! AND THAT’S THE T! WINNER OF THE 2014 SERIES OF THE RUNAWAY NETFLIX SUCCESS, BAD GIRL BIANCA, AKA ROY HAYLOCK, SHOWED SHE HAD ENOUGH CHARISMA, UNIQUENESS, NERVE AND TALENT TO DECIMATE THE COMPETITION AND BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT DRAG SUPERSTAR. INFAMOUS FOR HER SKILLED AND SHADY COMEDY, BIANCA DEL RIO IS THE QUEEN OF THE ONE LINER AND SINCE BEING CROWNED AMERICA’S NEXT DRAG SUPERSTAR IN 2014, BIANCA HAS GONE ONTO TOURING THE WORLD WITH OTHER DRAG RACE QUEENS, TOURED WITH HER SHOW ROLODEX OF HATE AND NOW SHE IS BACK IN THE UK AND COMING TO BIRMINGHAM WITH HER ‘NOT TODAY SATAN’ TOUR. WE WERE GAGGING TO HEAR THAT BIANCA HAD RECENTLY UNDERGONE THROAT SURGERY AND WAS RECUPERATING WHILST ON VACATION SO WE TOOK TO KEYBOARD AND HAD A WEBCHAT WITH THE NEWEST QUEEN OF MEAN TO TALK ALL THINGS DRAG, TRUMP AND OF COURSE WHAT FANS CAN EXPECT FROM HER NEW SHOW...
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28 Hi Bianca, it’s amazing to E-Meet you – what are we interrupting you doing?
in the drag world though. Television is a powerful thing and I’m grateful for the exposure.
I’m answering these questions from my welldeserved vacation!! I’m currently in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico taking a week to sleep before the madness begins.
Where’s the weirdest place you’ve been recognised and how did you deal with it?
How do you explain the phenomenon that is RuPaul’s Drag Race? It is unreal. It’s impossible to explain, but I must say as a 20 year drag veteran that I am beyond grateful for it. It’s a platform that gives Drag global exposure unlike anything else before. It’s a truly fascinating phenomenon. So spill the T, what’s it really like on the show? Is there a lot that we don’t get to see? Despite what any individual who loses on the show might say, there really is no “T”. It’s a very welloiled machine. None of it is scripted. The editors don’t “create” footage. What you see is what happens naturally when you put competitive drag queens together for a few weeks and take away their communication with the outside world. Bitches lose their minds! Things happen very quickly and it’s sink or swim. Most of them drown. What are RuPaul and Michelle Visage really like? Michelle is a hoot! We only get to see her on the runway during the show, but since then we’ve become great friends. RuPaul is the real deal! It’s been a few years since you were crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar, what’s life been like since you were on the show? It’s been over 3 years since we began filming our season! It’s been a truly amazing journey. It’s been a lot of hard work though...which I enjoy. Most queens think once you win, you’re all set. That’s not the case at all!! That’s when the real work begins. I work harder now than ever before. Do you get more mainstream recognition now? Mainstream? I don’t think that’s the case. Definitely www.69-degrees.co.uk
Well, first of all, it’s a huge compliment for anyone to notice me. People are beyond kind. The weirdest place...at a urinal in NYC...and now we’re dating. Do people try and read you? Do you destroy them? Oh God, no! It’s not that serious. I love a good verbal battle though. Funny is funny. Who’s the most evil? Bianca Del Rio or Roy Haylock? I think it’s pretty equal. They both work well together, but Bianca can usually get away with a lot more. There’s something about the wig, makeup, and dress that lets her get away with murder. What happens when the hair and the makeup goes on? Does Roy disappear? I don’t wear makeup!! Actually Roy is always there. I’m reminded of it every time I go to the bathroom. Does Bianca let you do things that Roy never could? Bianca has opened many doors for me, but I never hide behind her. Many people have said that your humour goes too far - do you believe you do or are people over sensitive? It’s very simple...if you don’t like it, don’t watch it. Where does all that shade come from? You mentioned on the show your Rolodex of Hate, also the name of your last touring show, but where does all the sass and shade stem from? Everything is not sass & shade. To me, it’s just honesty. I say what most people are thinking. It’s all a joke. Starting with myself. My childhood definitely had an impact on my comedy though. I explain it in my “Rolodex Of Hate” show...available at vimeo.com/rolodex
So your new touring show is aptly named ‘Not Today Satan’- one of your infamous catch phrases and one we have totally stolen in the office. How is it different to your previous show Rolodex of Hate?
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Ha! That’s great to hear! Well, the new show deals with different topics...drag, reality television, and traveling. So much has happened during and since the last tour which gave me lots of material for this show. What can fans expect from the show? Expect the unexpected. Have a drink, sit back, forget about the world outside, and let’s all have a good laugh. One of our favourite clips of you is in bed with Joan Rivers. The chemistry was fabulous. Who else would you love to perform with? What a treat that was!! I was so honoured to have had that opportunity with Joan. Who else would I love to perform with? Ugh...I’m a gay man... there’s so many! Cher, Judge Judy, Betty White, Madonna...you know...the usual line up. The U.S. election is coming up. What would you do if Trump became president? I would do what every other intelligent U.S. Citizen would do...move to Canada!! They say impersonation is the finest form of flattery, but what would you do if Melanie Trump, stole your act/look? Well, if anyone could steal it and do it great, it would be Melanie! God bless that bitch! What’s next for Bianca del Rio? Albums? Movies? Therapy? Album - never! Therapy - why bother?! No therapist should have to go through that kind of torture. Movie - yes! “Hurricane Bianca” is finally being released!! Go to hurricanebianca.com for details. Bianca Del Rio will be touring with her ‘Not Today Satan’ show in the UK early next year and will be at The Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Monday 6th February 2017. Visit nottodaysatan.seetickets.com for tickets.
Now if you cannot wait till Bianca’s tour to get your dose of drag, you’re in luck as this December some of your favourite queens are touring with a Christmas themed show. The Christmas Extravaganza show will be hosted by the Drag Mother every Queen needs, Michelle Visage, who is a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Joining her for an evening of song, dance, performance, stiletto shoes, KiKi’ and rhinestones will be US Drag Queens and Drag Race contenders; Alaska, Manila Luzon, Detox, Katya and Phi Phi O’Hara. Xmas Queens live tour, starts in Glasgow on Saturday the 3rd of December and will come to the O2 institute in Birmingham. For tickets visit seetickets.com/tour/ christmas-queens www.69-degrees.co.uk
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WRAP IT UP NOW. WE LOVE THE ARRIVAL OF COLD DAYS AND DARK NIGHTS, AS IT MEANS WE CAN START LAYERING! WE LOOK AT SOME AUTUMN WINTER WARDROBE STAPLES THAT WILL KEEP YOU COVERED TRENDWISE.
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Quirky British knitwear label Electronic Sheep’s AW16 ‘Airships & Spaghetti’ collection is inspired by Gertrude Stein’s seminal account of Bohemian life in early twentieth-century Paris. The season features a range of dresses, scarves, sweaters, skirts and waistcoats peopled with an eclectic gallery of artists and designers from Picasso eating a plate of spaghetti to a coy model reading the first ever edition of Vogue. Visit www.electronicsheep.com www.69-degrees.co.uk
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From camouflage to military jackets, stand to attention this autumn by donning the military trend.
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1. Silver glitter mini backpack £26.00, Bomber Jacket £58, Dress £TBC, River Island. 2. Neil Barrett Military jersey sweatshirt at Harvey Nichols £383. 3. French Connection Military Tencil Shirt Dress, Dark Olive Night £75. 4. New Look Black gold button military style jacket £44.99. 5. Very Military Mid Length Coat £90. 6. Topshop Military Button Midi Dress by Rare £48. 7. Bon Prix embellished blazer £39.99. 8. Alexander McQueen Olive green wool skirt £745. 9. Mc Wallace Metro medium camouflage-print shell tote £185 at Net a Porter. 10. Miss Selfridge Sleeveless Military Duster Cardigan, Mid Grey £25. 11. Next Military Jacket £60. 12. Dune Parka Boots £85. 13. Bomber Jacket £19.99, Black Mid Rise Full Leg Rip Skinny Jean £26.99 Blue Inc.
36 1. Zara Leopard Print sneakers, £49.99, 2. Jérôme Dreyfuss Blue Suede Leopard Print bag £465 Harvey Nichols. 3. Accessorize Edina Buckle Multi Handheld £45. 4. Fluted sleeve sweater £22, Wide leg trousers £28, Bag £26, Leopard print dolly shoes £50 next. 5. Lace Up Point Shoes £52, next. 6. Brown leopard print velvet ballerina shoes £30 River Island. 7. Belt, £15 next. 8.Leopard Print Faux Fur Clutch, £28, Outfit. 9. Leopard Print Gloves- £40, Dune.
Leaping Leopards: Animal print has been a constant trend for the past few seasons and AW2016 is no different. Inject some subtle spots into your wardrobe with leopard print accessories this autumn.
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DM’S LITE - THE NEXT REVOLUTION This autumn sees Dr. Martens introducing its most evolutionary concept since the 1960s, DM’s lite. DM’s Lite takes all of the iconic DNA and associated comfort and durability that the brand is famous for, but on a new ultra-lightweight Phylon midsole, to offer styles that transcend from workwear to fashion and take classic shoe making skills into street up lifestyle products. The new concept been designed to appeal to a broader consumer: free thinking individuals who may have never worn a pair of DM’s before, or those who have been with the brand forever.
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Available in three styles, the Newton 8-Eye Boot, Cavendish 3-Eye Shoe and Edison Tassel Loafer have been combined with original DMs silhouettes, resulting in contemporary design that remains true to the brand. All styles are available in Black or Cherry Red Temperley leather. Each comes with a SoftWair memory foam insole, with moisturewicking technology. The lightweight but tough and flexible rubber outsole maximises durability and comfort for the wearer. The famous yellow stitching and grooved sidewall on the sole are familiar brand markers. This unisex collection is available in the Dr. Martens store in Birmingham and online at drmartens.com
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AW16: ABOUT A BOY At a time of increasing gender fluidity, designers draw inspiration from their partnering menswear collections. For the new season, shapes are boxy with slouchy dropped shoulders showcased on the catwalks at Isabel Marant, Haider Ackermann and Paco Rabanne, while Dries Van Noten offered a master class in masculine style. Smart shirts, knitwear and highwaisted trousers are the hero pieces. LISA PIDDINGTON reveals her top new season must-haves from Harvey Nichols 2 Birmingham ... or you can just raid his wardrobe!
1: Acne Studios mohair blend jumper, £300. 2: Isabel Marant Étoile herringbone blazer, £270. 3: RED Valentino belted wool blend coat, £805. 4: Isabel Marant Étoile high-waisted corduroy trousers, £135. 5: Kate Moss for Equipment star-print shirt, £350 6: Alexander McQueen polka dot silk tie, £100. 7: JW Anderson high-neck alpaca blend jumper, £595. 8: MIH Jeans roll-neck jumper, £195. 9: Olivia Burton watch, £85. 10: Sportmax silk crepe tunic, £400. 11: 3.1 Phillip Lim leather satchel, £700. 12: Stella McCartney crocodile-effect faux leather shoes, £575.
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Providing the perfect aesthetic for an urban girl, Ok ^La is a youthful womenswear brand from Leicester born designer, Samantha Crutchlow. The collection highlights a connection between east and west, following on from Sam’s relocation to Hong Kong, lasting three years. The newly launched lookbook of the first range features strong sports luxe pieces, from tracksuits to bombers. Our favourite styles include the red two piece tracksuit, mesh top and floral hoodie. The great thing about this capsule collection, is that pieces can be mixed and matched together or worn individually. The collection can be styled for both casual and evening wear, whether a night out on the town or a coffee with friends. For us Ok^La ‘s first look book captures style and is bang on trend, ideal for this autumn season. To view more of the Lookbook and to shop visit im-so-okla.com
MADE IN CHELSEA STAR FOR PUMA GOLD PACK After the success of their last collaboration, Chelsea girl Lucy Watson has returned to PUMA as the face of their latest collection, Gold Pack exclusive to JD Sports.
In line with the current dominance of athleisure, PUMA have created a capsule collection that incorporates performance inspired leggings, sports-bra and retro style hoodie with sweats and tees. An easy-wear monochrome colour scheme allows the gold foil PUMA branding to take centre stage and pieces are finished with rich gold trims for a bold and fierce look Often sharing exercise and fashion tips with fans, promoting a healthy lifestyle and flaunting her honed physique, Lucy’s effortless, versatile style always pays homage to fashion forward leisurewear, making her the perfect advocate for global sports brand PUMA, who are placing huge focus and emphasis on their women’s business. To view the full collection head to www.jdsports.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk
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NEW SEASON SAVIOURS Capturing the latest industry advancements, our beauty edit brings you the innovative formulas that everyone is talking about. Ensure your daily regime is up to date with these new season must-haves, handpicked by Harvey Nichols Beauty Manager HELEN GOUGH. 1: Packed with with 97% natural ingredients, Gallinée La Culture Face Mask & Scrub (£18) provides the skin with an instant radiance boost by delicately exfoliating and stimulating microcirculation.
3: A weightless texture mist for effortlessly undone hair, Ouai Wave Spray (£22) is infused with rice protein for extra hold. Mist damp or dry hair from root to tip for easy, undone texture and enhanced natural waves. Or, just hit the roots for extra volume. 5: The ingenious Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops (£36) enables you to add a highlighting or bronzing effect to your favourite beauty products or, when used alone, create a look of striking radiance that’s sun-kissed and sumptuous.
7: A one-step formula to leave skin refreshed, replenished and beautifully balanced. ESPA Purifying Micellar Cleanser (£24) has soothing chamomile, toning witch hazel and hydrating hyaluronic acid to cleanse, condition and revitalise in the sweep of a cotton pad.
2: Estée Lauder Genuine Glow Priming Moisture Eye Balm (£30) is an innovative water fusion balm that perfects, primes and weightlessly hydrates. The smoothing texture reveals a more rested look as it refreshes the delicate area around your eyes with a light cooling feel.
4: New in, Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation (£60) provides adjustable coverage thanks to light-reflective circular pigments that ease the appearance of flaws. An innovative formula for flawless coverage.
6: Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer (£36) instantly absorbs into the skin imparting a natural glow without feeling wet or greasy. Light-correcting pigments act as a filter to brighten and soften light while blurring imperfections and smoothing skin’s texture for effortless makeup application. 8: A powerhouse of hydration, Lancôme Energie de Vie Liquid Moisturiser (£28) is ultra hydrating and anti-fatigue. It is enriched with goji berry extract and lemon balm oil, to leave skin looking energised, healthier, and hydrated.
All fragrances featured are available from the Beauty Hall at Harvey Nichols Birmingham or online at harveynichols.com. www.69-degrees.co.uk
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TO CELEBRATE THE NEWLY REVAMPED OUTFIT STORE AT FOSSE PARK, LEICESTER, THE STORE HOSTED A FASHION TAKEOVER EVENT, WITH A LIVE DJ SET, NAIL BAR AND EVEN THE ODD CELEB. WE POPPED DOWN TO CHECK OUT THE BEST DRESSED FROM THE EVENT.
Ashleigh Defty Ashleigh wears Topshop Jeans, White Zara Top, Denim Shirt by Kenzo, Louis Vuitton Shoes.
george shelley George wears Nike Trainers, Topman Jeans, All Saints Shirt and Topman T-Shirt.
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Georgie wears Top, Belt,Trousers and Shoes by Topshop
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Rhiannon Bailey Rhiannon wears Miss Selfridge Top, Topshop Jeans and Choker, Dorothy Perkins Shoes
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OUTFIT stocks a huge range of your favourite brands including Topshop, Topman, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Miss Selfridge and Evans and now with the new shop completed at Fosse Park Leicester, you are sure to find all your autumn essentials under one roof. www.69-degrees.co.uk
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Olive green, minimalist lines and military detailing lead the way for menswear this season. Valentino, Alexander McQueen and Burberry teamed chic army prints with coats and bomber jackets, reinventing camouflage in overblown abstracts and innovative colour combinations. We asked JAMES BURKE, Menswear Manager at Harvey Nichols Birmingham, to pick his new season favourites.
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New luxury British menswear label, Cameron Charles, launches this autumn with a debut collection that offers men the chance to embrace their inner maverick with Rock and Roll inspired, high quality tailored leather jackets. The promise of great fit, sartorial elegance and the very highest quality materials and craftsmanship lies at the very heart of what the brand is all about. The luxury leather jackets are available in a subtle colour range off-set with traditional Scottish Tartan linings, reflecting the heritage of the brand. With sharp silhouettes, subtle detailing and each jacket being unique, they are definitely an investment piece for your autumn wardrobe. The collection is available online at cameroncharles.com with prices from £840. www.69-degrees.co.uk
NO 50 PINFOLD STREET
Founded by brothers Jamie and Jordan Quinn, No 50 offers a bespoke shopping destination for gents, ladies and children that offers well-made, functional clothing that is geared for outdoor life without sacrificing personality or practicality. The concept draws on their rich experience in both design and retail; Jamie studied Art and Design and was a key designer in many high profile brand campaigns. Jordan went on to work in independent fashion stores – establishing himself in many roles in the industry including brand manager, visual merchandiser and menswear buyer. “During our respective early careers we both developed a first-hand understanding of what sets apart really good independent stores from corporate department giants: personal service and building a rapport with customers. This helped us not just style the customer but we also learnt more about what the customer wanted and more importantly what was missing in store.” Brands stocked include Calvin Klein, Gant, Happy Socks, Henri Lloyd, Hunter, J Shoes, Kappa , Komono Sunglasses, Komono Watches, Le Coq Sportif, Pearly King, Peregrine, Timberland, Victorinox, Volcom, Weekend Offender. 50 Pinfold Street, B2 4AY Birmingham. Tel 0121 643 9376
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From ultra hold and ultra matte formulas to beard oil and performance shampoo, choose the right products for a great-looking style. We asked JOHN PAUL MCGUIRK, Private Shopping Manager at Harvey Nichols Birmingham, to share his hair care secrets.
3: Acqua di Parma Collezione Barbiere beard serum (£30) tames, smoothes and protects. It is enriched with sweet almond oil and grape seed oil, known for their emollient properties to help detangle, nourish and soften hairs. 5: The original 4: Packed with a host formulation Lock, of hard-working natural Stock & Barrel wax ingredients is Bamford (£12) gives styling shampoo (£35). There’s control and pliability. keratin and barley Create long-lasting protein to cleanse and hold for both and refresh hair; while Swiss contemporary hair cress extract activates styling or use as a the scalp’s detox finisher for adding more system. shine.
6: Keep your pride and joy tamed with Captain Fawcett beard balm (£15). With five base creams and exotic waxes along with cedarwood, black pepper, patchouli and palmarosa essential oils it will nourish and condition while you shape and style.
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The music, the food, the language – Spanish culture has fascinated people for hundreds of years. Spain’s cities, like Madrid, are amazing holiday destinations, but if you want your Spanish a bit closer to the equator, you need to get to Latin America. Luckily, it’s closer than you think. Iberia has regular flights from Birmingham to many Latin American cities via Madrid. With only one stop and great connection times, you can reach your Latin paradise in no time.
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SANTIAGO, CHILE (18 HOURS, 30 MINUTES)
Nicknamed the “Paris of South America”, Buenos Aires exudes charm and sophistication. Grand tree-lined avenues, glamorous nightlife, a world-class opera house, and packed football stadiums all contribute to this eclectic and elegant city. Beef it up: Steak-lovers – rejoice. Argentina produces some of the world’s best beef, and Buenos Aires is the place to try it. Head to a parrilla or steakhouse to indulge your inner carnivore with every cut imaginable. Visit old standbys like Don Julio’s or La Brigada, or try a newcomer like the popular La Carniceria. Bring on the night: Porteños know how to party. Nights out start with dinner no earlier than 10pm; clubs close as the sun rises. Popular spots include Frank’s, where you’ll need a password to get in, and Florería Atlántico, hidden under a flower shop. Learn to tango: Buenos Aires is the birthplace of tango. Its popularity has dwindled with younger generations, but older locals still frequent milongas or tango clubs. La Milonga de los Consagrados is a great place to watch them dance. For professional shows, classic venues like El Viejo Almacén and La Ventana won’t disappoint. If you want to join in, you can take classes at La Catedral. www.69-degrees.co.uk
Home to more than a third of Chile’s population, Santiago is a bustling metropolis. With a steady economy and two decades of political stability, the city has blossomed into one of Latin America’s best places to live. Drink a bottle or two: Chile’s unique geography and mild climate make it a vinicultural paradise. Just south of Santiago is the Maipo Valley, Chile’s oldest wine region. Here, you can find large wineries like Concha y Toro, as well as smaller producers like the acclaimed Antiyal vineyard. This region is most famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere wines. Get crafty: Artisanal crafts from throughout Chile can be found in Santiago’s markets. The Santa Lucía craft market is great for cheap, mass-produced souvenirs. For top quality crafts, visit Los Dominicos in the wealthy Las Condes district or the Patio Bellavista in the artsy Bellavista neighbourhood. Seek out alpaca wool garments and deep blue lapis lazuli jewellery. Discover history: The darkest period of Chile’s recent history was the almost 20-year military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Santiago’s Museum of Memory and Human Rights honours the stories and legacies of those tortured. For a lighter side to Chilean history, visit Pablo Neruda’s house in Santiago to learn more about the country’s most famous poet.
HAVANA (13 HOU, CUBA RS, 15 MINUTE S)
Colourful, musical and historical, Havana is a capital city caught between the old guard and the modern world. Havana now is already vastly different than Havana two years ago, before the U.S. eased restrictions on its citizens travelling and spending money there. Go now to experience it before it changes completely. Feel the beat: From son to salsa, from rumba to reggaeton, from timba to jazz to EDM – Havana pulses with music. Spanish, Caribbean and African influences merge to create a distinctly Cuban sound. The beachfront Jardines del 1830 is the place for live salsa, and you can catch top jazz acts at the intimate La Zorra y el Cuervo club. Appreciate the architecture: Havana Vieja, or Old Havana, is the best place to see the city’s architectural riches. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, this neighbourhood has hundreds of historic buildings, many of which have been carefully restored. Baroque, Neoclassical, Art Deco – they’re all here. Capitolio Nacional, Edificio Bacardí, and Palacio Cueto are all highlights. See change underway: Havana is changing fast. Its faded beauty remains – car buffs will marvel at the old models still in use, mass development has yet to begin – but perhaps not for long. As Cuba opens up, it’s the perfect place to see entrepreneurship at work. Dine at a paladar or private restaurant, stay at a casa particular or bed and breakfast, visit one of the latest shops or galleries; their owners are charting new territory.
MIAMI, FLORIDA (13 HOURS)
Geographically, Miami might not be Latin American, but it is culturally. Hispanic immigration has shaped this energetic city, from waves of Cubans in the 1960s to more recent immigration from countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Hit the beach: No trip to Miami would be complete without a day or two at the beach. Miami’s easily accessible beaches are great for swimming, sunbathing, kite surfing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, people watching and more. South Beach is famous, Bal Harbour is glitzy, and residential spots like Surfside offer a family vibe. Slightly further afield are the beautiful beaches of Key Biscayne. Fun for the whole family: Children will love Miami. They can play on the beach all day, roller blade down the boardwalk, go biking and canoeing in Oleta River State Park, and catch starfish at Biscayne Nature Center. At night, mum and dad can go out on the town. Check out live music at the legendary club Hoy Como Ayer, or have a cocktail at a bar in one of South Beach’s iconic Art Deco buildings. Eat, eat, eat: Dining in Miami is like a culinary tour of Latin America. You can sample Peruvian ceviche, visit a Brazillian churrascaria for all-you-can-eat meat, or taste test both Colombian and Venezuelan arepas. For Cuban classics, head to Little Havana – breakfast at the historic Versailles bakery, a Cuban sandwich for lunch, and seafood at El Cristo for dinner.
Getting there: Iberia Express operates flights from Birmingham Airport to Madrid thrice weekly during the winter season. From here, you can connect onwards to destinations across Latin America with great transfer times. www.69-degrees.co.uk
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THE CAPITAL OF BOHEMIA PRAGUE Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has gone from the back packers’ Best Kept Secret to the stag and hen capital of the old eastern block. Or so we were lead to believe. With Czech Airlines now flying direct from Birmingham Airport, SIXTYNINE Degrees Jonathan Fraser decided to see if there was truth in the rumour that the stags had finally rutted off from the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia… People think I can be a little weird. Take Christmas a few years back for example. I was presented with a dream gift: a vintage and (admittedly) sinister ventriloquist’s dummy (since called Uncle David, don’t ask). He now sits in the corner of the living room, unnerving the more sensitive visitors to my home. It’s fair to say my tastes are left of centre, shall we say. So, killing time on the (actually very quick: 1hr 40mins!) flight from Birmingham to Prague I was thrilled to discover, when leafing through the guide book, a coach trip to a church www.69-degrees.co.uk
made entirely from skulls and bones. Just my bag and from that point forward, I knew that Prague and I were going to get on. Like most major European cities,
Prague is built either side of a large river, the Vltava, and the name of Prague actually originates from the Czech word for ford or river crossing. Settlements here date back to the 9th Century AD with
many of the city’s most spectacular architecture still standing from the 14th Century and reign of Charles IV. It’s this monarch that the main bridge connecting the two halves of the city is named after. The Charles Bridge deserves more than a passing comment: not only is it probably the most important and easiest-to-find tourist landmark in the city and with its myriad of craft stalls, beatnik musicians and gothic statues, it’s a must-see. Stroll across the Bridge to the North side and up the hill to the beautiful Prague Castle and gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral, which look menacingly over into the main old town on the opposite bank. Beware: it’s a steep walk, although well worth doing if you can, as the view is quite breathtaking (in both senses of the word). If all that sounds like too much legwork, stay on the South side and follow the bustling crowds through winding streets filled with tiny theatres, marionette shops
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Another way to see the city is by boat. The evening river cruise by Prague Boats offers spectacular views but we’d recommend the shorter two hour trip rather than the dining experience- get back earlier and enjoy a long dinner in the city!
Wherever you go in Prague, skeletons, devils and witches abound - everything is slightly gothic and ‘dark’, but when mentioning this to our guide from Eating Prague, who organise amazing food and drink trips around the city, any sinister interpretations of this nightmare figures were dispelled; “No, no, the witches are all for good luck. We have them in our kitchens to keep the bad spirits out.” Ok. Why bad spirits would lurk in a kitchen I’m not sure perhaps from the traditional Christmas Day Carp, kept in the bathtub during advent,
killed on Christmas Eve and eaten on the big day itself. Speaking of food (and we always are as my other half is food-obsessed), Cuisine and the Czech Republic go surprisingly hand in hand with a vast selection of restaurants for all budgets and tastes. We heartily recommend the Eating Prague tour – mentioned above- as a great way to sample menus, try traditional dishes and discover some great restaurants to visit later in your trip. Back on the streets and with daylight dimming, the gothic architecture of the city comes into its own: with cobbled streets lit by dim gas lamps and brooding statues. It’s all very the Brothers Grimm but not in the least foreboding. Add to this the pools of light spilling from the doorways and windows of the (many) small and quirky bars and you’ll be under its spell yet further. We were enchanted, that’s for sure. The Czech Republichas a fine reputation for the quality of its beers and you’ll find plenty to choose from in the city’s bars, some of which have their own micro breweries within. Beer is incredibly cheap to buy – the average per capita beer consumption is about 160 litres per year, meaning that Czechs drink more beer than anyone on the planet. If beer’s not your thing then why not try a little of ‘la fee verte’ or Absinthe, which is still made in the Czech Republic - perfect before a moonlit stroll amongst the streets, although it might make the statues come to life if you have too much!
FACT BOX: You can fly from Birmingham Airport to Prague with Czech Airlines up to 5 times weekly. Operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on an Airbus A319 with a total of 144 seats – 12 business and 126 economy. Book flights at www.czechairlines.com We stayed at the ParkHotel Praha, a few minutes tram ride from the centre of Prague and designed with a distinctly sixties feel. Rates vary depending on season – visit www. parkhotel-praha.cz to find out more www.eatingpraguetours.com www.prague-boats.cz www.prague.eu www.69-degrees.co.uk
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
@Loughborough Town Hall 6 – 10 September loughboroughtownhall. co.uk
Meet Seymour Krelbourne, a downtrodden orphan who works at Mushnik’s Skid Row Florist, and the introduction of an entirely new species of plant… In a tale of love and weird plants, follow the path of these well-loved characters on their path of fame, fortune, and happiness all coming at a price. Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy horror rock musical based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy film. Join the cast and sing along to old favourites such as ‘Skid Row (Downtown)’, ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ and ‘Suddenly Seymour’.
entirely around identity. Ranging from unprovoked attacks, hijabs, segregation, Coronation Street, boyfriends and Tu Pac, Two’s Company explore multicultural life and the challenges of ethnic diversity. Using a combination of headphone verbatim and fictional monologues Different is Dangerous gives a unique insight into the idiosyncratic lives of the Asian Leeds locals. Two’s Company were interested in exploring the ‘melting pot’ of Leeds and their mission was to find out who this community was really made up of.
The Sherlocks
@ O2 Academy Leicester 13th September academymusicgroup.com
Different Is Dangerous
@Nottingham Playhouse 10th September nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk
Fadia Qaraman and Nyla Levy have created a performance revolving
Having recieved rave reviews at both Reading and Leeds festivals last year, The Sherlocks consist of two sets of brothers and are an indie alternative band from Sheffield that have been dubbed a band to watch out for- catch them while you can. www.69-degrees.co.uk
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@Nottingham Playhouse 16th September nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk This is a show about girls and guns. It’s a show that asks two people to take to the stage and play out a film script in front of you. Who’s ready for some audience participation? This play wondered what the difference might be in watching something on the big screen, and experiencing something live on stage. With girls and guns as plot devices, and the audiences that watch them, it’s time to challenge what Jean-Luc Godard said about films with girls and guns. “All you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun.” Expect gun-twirlin’, play-actin’ and NancySinatra- dancin’.
produced arts, crafts, food and drink and vintage fayre. With free entry and a fantastic atmosphere, what more could you ask for? That Saturday the streets will come to life with entertainment for the whole family from live music to circus performers, dance and acrobatics!
Galleries Of Justice Nottingham Ghost Hunt
@ Galleries of Justice Museum (Nottingham) 24th September galleriesofjustice.org.uk
Comedy Tour Show - Hal Cruttenden
Russell Kane - Right Man, Wrong Age
@Loughborough Town Hall 15th September loughboroughtownhall. co.uk Ever felt like you’re the wrong age for your body? Like a 25 year old pretending to be 18? It’s normal, and the theme of Russel Kane’s brand new blisteringly funny, award winning stand-up performance about growing up and growing down. Best known for his three series of BBC 3’s Live At The Electric, Russell will bring a night of hilarity to Loughborough Town Hall! www.69-degrees.co.uk
@The Glee (Nottingham) 22nd September glee.co.uk Straight Outta Cruttenden – Host of the Live At The Apollo, Hal Cruttenden is back with his rants about the ‘real evils’ of the modern world. These real evils? Oversharing on social media and the 5:2 diet amongst other things. A night of comedy and laughter with Hal is not one to miss, so get your tickets while they’re still available.
Derby Festé
@Derby City Centre 23 – 24th September derbyfeste.com Parading through the city centre with giant fire-breathing dragons stalking down the streets has to be the best way to open the Derby Festé ever. Derby’s Night Market will soon become the Dragons Nest as they open up the 40 stalls that are set to feature locally
Having recently been voted as having the most poltergeist activity in the UK, The Galleries of Justice in Nottingham is a must see place for lovers of the paranormal. Not a trip for those of the feint hearted, this ghost tour will take you through the court rooms that punished men, women and children for crimes that today would not be considered crime. Walk the halls that ghosts are said to wander after losing their lives to the hangman’s noose, and other terrible execution methods. The fear of ghosts is so engrained that the cleaning staff will only work in pairs and are not allowed to
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Darkness, Darkness - Pay What You Can @Nottingham Playhouse 5th October nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk
One of the most famous detectives in British crime fiction, Charlie Resnick, makes his stage debut in John Harvey’s adaptation of his own bestselling novel Darkness, Darkness. Resnick is on the verge of retirement when DI Catherine Njoroge convinces him to take on one last case following the discovery of the body of Jenny Hardwick… a young woman who disappeared during the bitterly-fought miners’ strike 30 years earlier. Darkness, Darkness is a tense, contemporary crime thriller promises to be a poignant and compelling production at the Playhouse.
Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition
@Nottingham Castle Until 9th October nottinghamcastle.org.uk
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One of the most famous artists work is coming to Nottingham Castle to be put on display. Ten of the finest drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci from the Royal Collection have been sent to Nottingham for this new exhibition. The works have been selected to show the extraordinary scope of the artist’s interests, from painting and sculpture to engineering, zoology, botany, mapmaking and anatomy, as well as his use of different media – pen and ink, red and black chalks, watercolour and metalpoint.
Vickers as Janet, Ben Freeman as Brad, Richard Meek as Eddie Dr Scott and Kristian Lavercombe as Riff Raff, get ready to be doing the time warp with other diehard fans in costume. Get your fish nets on, wrap a feather boa around your shoulders, and enjoy a night of amazing music!
The Boy with Tape on his Face @ Guildhall Theatre (Derby) 17th October derbylive.co.uk
The Rocky Horror Show
@New Alexandra Theatre (Birmingham) 10 – 15th October whatsonlive.co.uk
After a successful tour around the UK, The Rocky Horror Show has set its thigh high heels firmly on the soils of Birmingham! Staring Diana
Everybody enjoys a good punch line, yet this is a comedy show with a twist. There is no verbal communication at all. Stand-up comedy with no talking, drama
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@De Montfort Hall 19th October demontforthall.co.uk One of the best up and coming comedians of today, Josh Widdicombe is back on stage with his brand new tour. Since being away he’s managed to find even more new things to be annoyed at, and finally has the chance to talk about them on stage. Josh has made his name in the world of comedy by appearing on BBC2’s Insert Name Here, Mock the Week and QI, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s BIG Show, Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You and ITV1’s The Jonathan Ross Show, amongst other stuff.
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The Haunting of Exham Priory @Guildhall Theatre (Derby) 19th October derbylive.co.uk
DRAMATIC NIGHTS AND THEATRICAL FRIGHTS ONLY AT THE REP THIS AUTUMN As summer fades the autumn blossoms for those who love theatre! Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s autumn season is crackling with a variety of new plays and iconic classics. One play that encompasses both qualities is the live stage version of the cult masterpiece The Exorcist, which makes its UK debut just in time for Halloween. This stage adaptation from the original novel by William Peter Blatty, that led to the legendary film which shocked a whole generation, is written by John Pielmeier and unleashed for the very first time in a uniquely theatrical experience from 21 October - 5 November 2016, at The REP.
Rumpus Theatre Company presents H P Lovecraft’s based on the classic gothic thriller, The Rats in The Walls, The Haunting of Exham Priory brings its spine tingling new play to Derby. Mr Delapore retires to England to restore his ancestral home, Exham Priory, which has lain ruined for over 300 years. But what tragedy overtook the ancient de la Poer family in a single night and why do the locals hate and fear the Priory so much… and what is there in the walls that so unsettles the Delapore cats? As Delapore and his young friend Captain Norrys uncover more and more of its past, Exham Priory reveals a truth more horrific than either man could possibly have imagined! www.69-degrees.co.uk
The REP certainly seems to be daring its audiences to try something scary over Halloween as running simultaneously with The Exorcist is the unnerving immersive experience, Séance. From 18-29 October, a small number of brave souls enter a pitch black shipping container outside The REP, and over the course of 15 terrifying minutes attempt to contact the spirit world. Using innovative 3D stereo sound and movement to evoke a true sense of terror, Séance transports participants to a dark realm where nothing is as it seems. Rest assured that Séance, the third production by Glen Neath and David Rosenberg, is purely for entertainment purposes and is strictly recommended for adults only. “Séance is Rosenberg and Neath’s best collaboration to date, a creepy and manipulative miniature which unsettles and makes you question not just your senses but what you actually believe” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian “Completely absorbing, spine-tingling” The Stage The Exorcist and Séance are recommended for ages 18 plus! Book for both productions now . . . if you dare! . . . and receive £5.00 off each ticket Birmingham-rep.co.uk Box office: 0121 236 4455
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Everybody loves a little bit of Julian Clary, an iconic comedian who is sure to have you wetting yourself with his evening of live and unplugged comedy. The Joy of Mincing is Julian’s 30 year celebration of his comedic genius, and is absolutely not a night to miss! Come along and witness a master of the comedic arts, and camp comedy, at work.
There’s something wrong with Regan. But don’t worry, she’s not alone…
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When the medical profession fails to provide answers to young Regan’s strange symptoms her desperate mother Chris turns to a local priest for help. But before Father Damian can tackle what’s before him, he must overcome his own shaken beliefs, as this fight is for more than just one girl’s soul… Inspired by true events, the two time Oscar-winning film version of this story has terrified generations the world over since its release in 1973. Now this brand new stage production of The Exorcist is unleashed for the very first time in a uniquely theatrical experience.
JULIAN CLARY - THE JOY OF MINCING
@Nottingham Playhouse 22nd October @Curve (Leicester)28th October curveonline.co.uk
@Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 5th November
It’s a summer romance for leather clad greaser Danny and the Girl next door Sandy as they blast off in the flying car to Rydell Highschool in Grease! Grease is the word this Christmas, so pick up your pink ladies jackets and get on your leathers for a whirlwind of a show. Featuring classics such as ‘Greased Lightning’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’, and ‘Summer Lovin’. Are you ready for a blast from the past? Come along to Curve to see one of Broadway’s favourite musicals.
Seann Walsh
@The Glee (Nottingham) 30th November glee.co.uk
With their hugely anticipated second album, ‘Wild World’ released on the 9th September, Bastille are supporting the release by touring fourteen arenas around the UK throughout October and November. The ‘Wild Wild World Tour’ is setting up in Nottingham for a night of fantastic music, and new hits since their multi-platinum debut of Bad Blood.
Grease: THE MUSICAL
@Curve 26th November – 14th January curveonline.co.uk
One For the Road – Seann Walsh, known as The Lie-in King, returns with a brand new show! Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation”, Seann Walsh is the comedian to see this winter time! Walsh will be sure to have the audience in stitches with his show One For the Road.
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9 - 24 SEPTEMBER Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Curve present
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
26 SEPTEMBER - 1 OCTOBER Dead Sheep Limited in association with Cahoots Theatre Company
DEAD SHEEP
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946: THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS Adapted by Emma Rice and Michael Morpurgo
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Mixing a number of genres together, such as Jazz, Scat, R’n’B, Rock and Soul, Call Me Unique brings a fresh new sound like no other. Layering each genre on top of each other as the tracks progress, the Birmingham artist adds a quirky twist to her music. Not only is her studio sound brilliant, her live performances are something incredible to say the least as well. When performing, she constantly includes her audience into her songs, even getting them to make up the lyrics to an improved song at the end of her sets. Consistently delivering her very best, the artist definitely lives up to her stage name as unique. An upcoming artist with no boundaries set in achieving her goals. It’s practically illegal to talk about live music in Leicester and not talk about By The Rivers. They leicester mix a blend of BY THE RIVER different genres together such as Soul, Afro Beat and Reggae to create a sound that is everything you’re looking for when you’re out on the scout for some feel-good music. These guys seem to have been at the tipping point of main stream success for so long now, will 2017 be their year? www.69-degrees.co.uk
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Whilst their sound is modern, Eva Plays Dead ooze with the essence of 70’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, giving them a unique edge in giving them the chance to keep rising to the top. The Derby band have ultimately gone from strength to strength and are a shining example to true attitude driven Rock music. With hard-hitting riffs and bellowing vocals, they are a band to be watched as they develop their style more with each track they release. Vocalist Tiggy Dee belts out mind-blowing vocals in sync with the melodies that the rest of the band produces for an exciting and fresh sound.
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Acoustic singer/songwriter screams out modern day Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, with superb guitar playing skills and endearing vocals. As his music has progressed, he has shown that he is not a one trick pony, crafting his sound even more and though his music might have a close connection to an older generation of artists, he’s made it sound new, exciting and bold.
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Loud, hard and ready to rock is Leicester Alternative Rock band The World Can Wait. Mixing gut-punching riffs, pounding drums and strong vocals, they are a sweet blend of the line between Metal and Rock without overcomplicating anything. It plays nicely in their hands to get them fans from all over the shop; they are a band for everyone. Not even in adult-hood, they are beyond their years with talent and with their live persona. Onstage they are dynamic, and intriguing to say the least, they entice every person in the venue to watch them, by the end you’re pretty much their biggest fan. It takes some artists years to master their sound, more years than they are old but they have hit the nail on the head with the music that they want to put out, they’ve gone out and done it and now we’re left with something spectacular coming.
Eyre Llew is an emerging atmospheric threepiece band from Nottingham. While it is difficult to pin-point their sound into a set genre, they perfectly execute what they deliver. Imagine an acoustic XX crossed with Denmark’s Choir of Young Believers and infused with a little piece of Damien Rice and you’re about there. Ish. Eyre Llew definitely let their sound do the talking as opposed to focusing on their lyrical content; simple yet sophisticated it’s easy to become transfixed on what they are giving you, be it performance or studio sound. The Nottingham boys are definitely individual with their music, and there is a real sense of an artist approach about them.
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Putting a modern twist on 60’s Pop and 50’s Rock and Roll is Max Stockin and Ryan Skidmore, The Fidgets. In just over two years, the jolly duo have crafted their sound and performances to near perfection. They have gone from busking to soon releasing their second EP, and with how catchy they are, they are meant to be on the ladder they are. The way they even perform resembles to artists such as Buddy Holly and Hank Marvin, they have such a nice persona about them, studio and live – it really comes through in their music, they are the good guys in Rock and Roll, but assured they won’t finish last! Even after one listen, you hit replay, you suddenly know the words and that uncontrollable urge to sing along comes in the mix. The Fidgets are the real Rock and Roll.
Some of the finer things in life are the hidden gems, Indie band The Vellas are just that. With a likeness to bands such as The Strokes and The Cribs, they are fun, wild and free. They throw out constant catchy riffs, with upbeat melodies and as Nigel Thornberry would say, absolutely smashing drums. Since recording their EP Run, they have been played on BBC Introducing East Midlands and have played some of the most iconic venues in the UK. The world needs to hear these happy chappies. Expect a jolly live atmosphere with lots of dancing… that’s if you haven’t started at home already, and one of the best performances you will see in the Indie music scene as of late. Get your groove on and have a wild ride with this emerging talent.
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E S S E N T I A L D O W N LO A D S A nu season brings nu music and this autumn there’s a huge number of new releases from the likes of Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Shawn Mendes and a lot more. SIXTYNINE DEGREES’ Ben Walker and Jessica Howkins looks at what you should be downloading this autumn.
SHAWN MENDES, ILLUMINATE Following his debut album last year and hit singles, Stitches and Treat You Better, comes his second album Illuminate. According to Shawn the album will feature electric guitar on his tracks as well as all the right vibes. Mendes has been in the studio with experienced pop writer Scott Harris who has written songs for The Chain-Smokers and Jessie J, so we know it’s going to be good.
KAISER CHIEFS, STAY TOGETHER With any good album, you know what you’re going to get from listening to the first song. On Stay Together, Kaiser Chiefs’ new album, the first album-titled track represents buckets of hope and enthusiasm. In the worlds of vocalist Ricky, “As the record progresses, more and more mops will be rung most into the bucket.” The album combines the flush of new love with reflective and dreamlike lyrics from Ricky, making for a true pop album. Where most songs on the album differ from the true Kaiser Chiefs sound, tracks High Society and Why Do It To Me are musically closer to classic Kaiser Chiefs. ALUNA GEORGE, I REMEMBER Electronic duo Aluna George are back this autumn with their second studio album, I Remember. The duo www.69-degrees.co.uk
is made up of Aluna Francis who provides stunning vocals and George Reid who does the production and instrumentation. They’re shaking things up with their new album by pushing the boundaries of pop music and incorporating a much loved electro feel. BASTILLE, WILD WORLD With a focus on exploring the darker side to R&B and heavier guitar sounds comes Bastille’s highly anticipated album, Wild World. Prior to the release, the band teased fans with new music at festivals they played over summer. One song on the album, The Currents is based upon the madness and rise of Donald Trump and Nigel Farage; which coincides with the boys wanting to tackle issues that are apparent in the here and now lyrically throughout the album.
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, GAMESHOW Fans have been waiting four years for a new from by TDCC, and they won’t be disappointed by its release. The group are setting to change up the current music scene with an album that isn’t like other pop albums out there at the moment. On the album, lead singer Alex Trimble has said that the album is not ‘embracing the pop that’s going on now in a melodic or structural sense’. It’s very much an album that will be set away from the genre, offering pop lovers an alternative to what’s already out there. PASSENGER, YOUNG AS MORNING OLD AS THE SEA Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger is known to be intimate with his music folk with an indie-pop feel to it. For the eighth album however, he has brought in an incredible band to back him for a totally different recording process. It’s great to see that seven albums in already, there is still more to come!
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CHARLIE'S ANGELS by KISS FM’s CHARLIE HEDGES
MAX CHAPMAN – GET FREAKY [ELROW] HERE IT ON SOUNDLCOUD
Ok so this month’s Charlie’s Angel is a bit of a double up. Firstly, we’ve got Max Chapman who is smashing it on the production front right now – seriously, where does he find the time to make all these tunes?! He’s got a knack for getting the right vocal locked down and threaded into a big, bassy track – when his promos come through, you know they’ll be big on the dancefloor and Get Freaky is no different. Secondly – shout out to Elrow! These guys have been smashing it on both the label and promotion side of things – their parties are like no other and their releases encapsulate the kind of vibe you can expect at any of their parties. If they’re in your town, make sure you check them. DJ ZINC – MAGIC One of dance music’s true innovators, Zinc has been on the scene for years (Super Sharp Shooter is 20 years old this year!) and never fails to deliver. Out now on SubSoul, Magic is definitely a far cry from the DnB days, or his ‘Crack House’ stuff, but just proves he can succeed in every genre. PATRICK TOPPING HOWK Since 2014’s ‘Forget’ cemented Patrick Topping as one of the country’s most in-demand producers, he has become a staple on festival line ups all over the world. His latest offering on Hot Creations is a definite late night club weapon: big bass, plenty of energy and a hint of vocal – I can see this being a closing party favourite in Ibiza.
TUFF LONDON – SENDING LOVE I I’m expecting Tuff London to blow up massively by the end of 2016. Their debut on Toolroom, ‘Sending Love’ hit the spot throughout Ibiza this summer and if you didn’t catch it then, you can now! Big pianos, basslines and more than just a dab of ‘catchy-as-you-like’ – it’s no wonder that Carl Cox, Danny Howard and plenty more were smashing this one. Keep an eye out for the guys, you heard it here first ;) MARK KNIGHT – COUGH N DROP
and time again, and all round top bloke. Cough n Drop is a step towards the classic melody-driven style of house that I love and best of all – this one is available as a free download. If you haven’t already, go grab yourself a copy! HANNAH WANTS – JUST (ILLYUS & BARRIENTOS REMIX) Illyus & Barrientos have been slowly building up a serious arsenal of big productions and are getting noticed by all the right people at the moment. Here, the Scottish duo take Hannah Wants’ ‘Just’ down a deeper, funkier route and pull it off perfectly. I’ve been playing this one all summer, expect to hear more of it through the rest of 2016 too!
Mark Knight is a bit of a legend really – label boss at Toolroom who crank out some of the biggest tunes time
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P R Y Z M PRYZM Birmingham opened its doors to clubbers this summer and it’s proved to a be a big hit with capacity crowds and partygoers enjoying the £1.4 million investment.
PRYZM Birmingham boasts a main arena, showcasing the latest light and sound technology; Curve, a more intimate room with DJs playing the latest R&B chart tracks, House, which plays pure house music and Vinyl, a retro disco room with flashing dance floor. The venue also has 52 booths and a party room that can be hired for private parties. PRYZM Birmingham is all about giving people memorable, big night out experiences and hosts some of the biggest names and hottest talent all year round. It was the sixth to open in the UK, the first was Bristol, followed by Brighton, Cardiff, Kingston upon Thames and Leeds. PRYZM Nottingham also opened in July and PRYZM Plymouth is due to open in October. 182 Broad St, 15 1DA Birmingham 0121 667 4535
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before 30th September for any Sunday to Wednesday from 22 November to 21 December, not only will you get the best price but they’ll give you 10% of the value of your booking on a Malmaison gift card. Enjoy a delicious two or three courses from their Festive Lunch menu, and to add that little bit of extra Christmas spirit, they’ll give you a complimentary arrival drink if the meal is pre-booked and pre-payed in advance.
We’ve made our list, we’ve checked it twice and we’re delighted to say that Malmaison Birmingham has put together its best Christmas yet. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate the season, their brasseries and private dining spaces are everything you could ask for, with a delicious menu of food and wines that belong firmly on the naughty list. Get together with your work family or your friends and family and feast your senses on our celebrations menu plus, if you book your private party with them
You can keep the festive spirit alive with a truly decadent Boxing day and New Year’s brunch. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a selection of unlimited hors d’oeuvres from their famous chef’s table, then dive into classic brunch dishes such as eggs Benedict, the Big Brunch Breakfast or a prime rib Sunday Roast, followed by a choice of the most indulgent of desserts. And for those of you who have to work in December, why not party with them in January? Find out more at www.malmaison.com or call 01217943004 The Mailbox, 1 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 2JR
ECHO FACTORY Echo Factory hosted their first public event in collaboration with ‘Rhetoric Literary Society’ on Thursday 7th July. The evening invited creatives, musicians and aspiring students together for an evening of music industry information, spoken word, music, fashion and art. The event ‘Word on the Street’ was a networking night with a twist. The evening was a great opportunity for members of the public to network and engage with key music industry experts, providing access to contacts, current projects, proposals for collaborations and an evening of professional, creative performances! Echo Factory will be opening its doors to its first cohort from September. The building will be hosting a variety of different events throughout the rest of the year. Follow them across social media @echofactoryuk to keep updated and visit their website www.echofactory.co.uk to find out about their next public event! www.69-degrees.co.uk
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BCW 2016 Serving up more than 17,000 cocktails over the course of the weekend and doubling last year’s wristband sales, Birmingham Cocktail Weekend was a sold-out success.
The three day event returned bigger and better with 30 of Birmingham’s best-loved venues taking part, including Malmaison, Harvey Nichols, The Botanist and Gas Street Social. During the weekend, attendees were able to discover the brands behind the best-loved tipples including Jim Bean and Grey Goose. “I set up BCW as a way to encourage people in Birmingham to step out of their comfort zone, venturing further than their local to discover new flavours in places they might not usually explore. I’m so glad that so many people got to use BCW as a platform to try new things and uncover new places,’ said organizer Alex Nicholson-Evans. Keep up to date with Birmingham Cocktail Weekend on Instagram Birminghamcocktailweekend and Twitter @ bhamcocktailwknd and remember, keep your eyes peeled for BCW2017.
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GIN TASTING WITH THE GIN EMPORIUM UK
The Gin Emporium is the only UK wide mobile gin bar in the UK and one of its key services is Gin Tasting workshops. Gin Tasting workshops are a great way to get a group of friends, colleagues or even complete strangers together to network, have fun, drink gin and learn a bit about the spirit. The gin tastings can be done anywhere from living rooms, gardens to corporate offices and public restaurants. Gin Tastings for corporate customers – The Gin Emporium has worked with a number of corporate companies over the last two years including the MOD, Andrew Martin International and recently Altro Showrooms based in Manchester and London. “Our corporate customers enjoy the variety they can
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bring to both their staff and clients. We create bespoke events for all our customers, helping them to celebrate success, celebrate their staff achievements, help their staff build successful teams, launch a new product or engage with their clients through networking.” Gabby Garcia, Director of The Gin Emporium At every gin tasting each guest receives a gin tasting kit, complete with 5 fantastic gins plus a worksheet to take notes about each gin. We pair gins with tonics and garnishes and everyone starts the event with a cocktail on arrival! Our gin tastings can be booked from 2 hours to a full day session and we work with each customer to get it right for them! Why not book for your Christmas party – from £31 per person email: hello@theginempo.co.uk
BAR IBERICO Provenance Tapas – the brand behind the award-winning Iberico World Tapas restaurants in Nottingham and Derby and the fine dining restaurant, World Service, recently launched their latest venue: Bar Iberico in Nottingham.
Executive chef and co-owner Jacque Ferreria has developed menus for Iberico World Tapas in Nottingham and Derby. However, he wanted the new menu to be entirely different by incorporating the simple, laid back experience of Bar Iberico. “With Iberico Tapas and Bar Iberico being in such close proximity to each other, it was key to develop a menu that was just as interesting and tasty but which also had a completely different feel to it. www.ibericotapas.com/.
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CHRISTMAS AT REVOLUTION
70 Forget tired festive traditions and forgo the predictable office party; this year at Revolution Cornerhouse they’ve put aside the norm and put unconvential twists on all aspects of their Christmas Menu. From bar snacks to 3 course dining and everything in between Revolution is the perfect place to have your Christmas party this year. Your exclusive party area is still part of the bar so still enjoys the fantastis nightly DJs, entertainment and of course the odd Christmas song or two, meaning that you can enjoy celebrating together in a festive atmosphere with great drink deals in one of Nottingham’s favourite party destinations. There are a few traditons we can’t cast aside though as, in all honesty, it isn’t really Christmas without brussel sprouts now is it? Revolution. The Corner House, Foreman St, Nottingham. NG1 4DB Tel. 0115 959 8072
LIVING LA VIDA LOCA AT BODEGA The taste, colours and carnival atmosphere of South America have arrived in Leicester with the opening of Bodega Cantina in St Martin’s Square .
Bodega is a South American themed bar and restaurant serving a range of dishes from street food favourites such as burritos, nachos and tacos to a range of Peruvian and Ecuadorian inspired main dish classics. For the more adventurous there’s dishes such as Brazilian staple, Xim Xim, which is chunks of chicken and prawns served in a thick creamy peanut butter sauce, served with rice and nachos on the side. To complement the menu, Bodega also offers a range of freshly prepared cocktails, such as margaritas and caipirinhas, as well as striking flavours blueberry and hazelnut daiquiris and a raspberry and white chocolate mojito. Bodega, 6 St Martin’s Square, Leicester, LE1, Tel. 0116 262 4292 www.69-degrees.co.uk
LUXURY HOSPITALITY WITH AMPLIFY The Barclaycard Arena also has two exclusive seating areas- ShowDeck and ShowLounge, plus ten exclusive and luxurious ShowCubes- the perfect way to entertain up to 14 clients, colleagues or friends. Each ShowCube includes a private bar and offers balcony seating, not to mention uninterrupted panoramic views of the arena. Delicious pre-show dining can be arranged when required.
Amplify is the NEC Group’s premium hospitality business, providing VIP hospitality experiences for concerts, entertainment and sports events at the Barclaycard Arena and Genting Arena, Birmingham.
Sister venue the Genting Arena also provides an illustrious offer; Tower Deck overlooks the pre-show area of Forum Live and is the first of three private dining areas available at the venue. It is also home to the Lakeside Restaurant and the Air Restaurant; the Lakeside Restaurant offers waterside views and the Air Restaurant is reserved for the exclusive use of Air members with four course contemporary dining as standard. Both have private, direct access to the premium hospitality ShowDeck in the Genting Arena bowl meaning your guests will really feel like VIPs.
Courtesy of the £26 million Barclaycard Arena redevelopment in 2014, The Foundry restaurant offers exquisite dining facilities in the Barclaycard Arena, decorated with stunning copper to reflect Birmingham’s history in the industrial revolution. The Quartz restaurant For more information, contact the team on 0844 is also impeccably styled with shimmering crystal 338 0333 or visit www.amplify.co.uk furnishings inspired the69 Jewellery Quarter. 21482 by MAL Degrees Christmas 122x90.pdf 1 08/08/2016 13:41
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CHRISTMAS AT GAS STREET SOCIAL
After the success of last year’s extravagant Aspen themed Christmas, Gas Street Social will be bringing it all back for 2016. The popular cocktail bar and restaurant will once again be transformed in to a decadent winter wonderland, where the Swiss Alps meet Oktoberfest! Think ski chalets, fir trees, antlers and hundreds of twinkling lights, and you’ll get an idea of what the GSS team have in store. The Gas Street Social Christmas menu ticks all of the boxes, with a traditional Roast Turkey
dinner on offer alongside individual Beef Wellington, and we’ve heard the Mince Pie Cheesecake is to die for! For those wanting to take full advantage of the award winning cocktail menu, a Christmas bar platter menu will also be available to soak up that Mulled Cider! With Christmas menu packages starting from just £17.95, you’d be advised to book early! Drop an email to book@gasstreetsocial.co.uk or visit gasstreetsocial.co.uk
LUKE LAUNCH Luke launched their brand new Birmingham store in the Bull Ring with a party on Friday night. Friends and family of the brand, along with celebrities, partied the night away, firstly at the new store, sited on Link Street. Coinciding with the brand’s logo, Lion Beer was flowing, as well as beverages from Thornbridge Brewery. After drinking the store dry, the party moved to The Vault, Newhall Place, where Arabella Drummond and her fire breathing girls put on a performance and Grandmaster Ash continued to entertain the crowd.
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We h at e o u r se lve s f o r sa yin g th is, b ut y o u k no w Chri s t mas i s j us t aro und t he cor ne r, r i ght? La st ye a r, w e w e re one of the mo s t po pu la r p la c e s in th e c ity to ho s t a Chri s t mas g at heri ng . We’ re a mo d es t bunc h, but w i th our de c a de nt A spe n l odge s, h an d craf t e d f e stive roa st a n d m u l t i - aw ard w i nni ng co ck t ai l s , i t ’s no t d i ff i cul t t o se e w hy. We’ v e o pene d o u r re se r va tio n b o o k f o r Chri s t mas 2016 and av ai l ab i l i t y i s g o i ng fa st! Book now to a voi d dis app o in t m e n t.
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the story. The amazing thing about Wilde’s words is that they are still relevant today.
Costume and Set Designer Isla Shaw returns to the Curve for their new production of The Importance of Being Earnest. SIXTYNINE degrees’ Ben Walker caught up with her to find out how she became involved in design and how visually, she is bringing the play to a modern audience. So, how did you first get into Costume and Set Design? I was actually looking at doing nursing believe it or not, but I decided to follow the artistic route and undergo a two-year costume construction course in Melbourne. I loved it, but I knew I really wanted to do design so I came over to England and studied at Wimbledon School of Art. I then went on to win the Linbury Prize and here I am 20 years later. When you first begin working on a new production, what is your www.69-degrees.co.uk
How does that reflect in the design and costumes? We’re mixing a very period space with very contemporary furniture and the shapes of the costumes have got an Edwardian shape to them. But at the same time they are very hedonistic Chelsea so you can relate to how the play was relevant then and is still relevant now. We have also incorporated mirrors in the production, which reflects the play itself looking at society.
approach to turning the words on the page into visual assets? I tend to read the play around six times, pulling out all the different aspects that we need to focus on. With The Importance of Being Earnest we wanted to create an Art Nouveau look with oriental elements, so I did some research and then put together the first model. Nikolai, the director, and I then would go back and forth, going through about ten different versions of the model before actually getting to the final thing. How is the play being brought to a modern audience? I think what is really exciting is that we’re not taking it out of the period, we’re not changing the text, we’re not specifically making it about the now, but we’re using what Wilde says through the text to us, to tell
So from which perspective will the audience see through; the reflections of the mirrors or the actual actors? I think that the audience will be very much a part of it, which is something that we were really interested in; it’s obviously going to be different wherever you’re sitting. What’s interesting is within that world it’s quite important to use colours in the costumes and be quite bold about the furniture and the aesthetics within that space. So what can audiences expect from this new production of Oscar Wilde’s play? I think people will get it in different ways, some will come and see the play for what it is and some people will hopefully be drawn in because of how relevant it is to today’s society. I hope that some people will come away and see the undertones of what we’ve talked about but I think in a way that it doesn’t really matter, some people will still get both things and some people will just enjoy it hopefully. The Importance of Being Earnest is at the Birmingham Rep until the 24th September and at Curve in Leicester. 6th to the 29th October For tickets visit birmingham-rep.co.uk or curveonline.co.uk
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DIVA’S SHOW with THE DREAMETTES Sat 17th MOTOWN A Stunning Trio of Ladies in full Motown Glamour Singing and Dancing to original choreographed routines.
Guaranteed to fill the dance floor with all your favourite Motown hits including Diana Ross and The Supremes, Martha and The Vandellas, Tina Turner, Mary Wells and Aretha Franklin.
Fri 23rd ‘HEART & SOUL’ PARTY with HARRY CAMBRIDGE
£32.50 £35.00
Tribute to Luther Vandross from ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ winner Harry Cambridge, including hits from Barry White, Lionel Richie & many more. Plus after show Disco.
OCTOBER 2016 Sat 1st Fri 7th
PINK BALL AT THE HALL with 80’s EXPERIENCE
Enjoy our ‘Black/Pink Tie’ Charity Ball raising funds for breast cancer medical equipment. Celebrate a night ofnostalgia with the greatest hits of the 80’s. They’ll take you back to the days of fun, frivolity and great music from the 80’s era. Wear something PINK!
OLLY MURS & BRUNO MARS PARTY with ROBBIE GLENN
£35.00
An amazing evening with the UK’S No.1 Tribute to Bruno Mars & Olly Murs. Capturing the hits, the moves, the voices and unique style of these two fabulous performers complete in one show.
Sat 15th TAKE THAT’ SHOW with FAKE THAT
£35.00
An amazing tribute to the ultimate boy bands, featuring all the huge hits from Take That... Back For Good, Could It Be Magic, Everything Changes & more.
Fri 21st
£49.50
BACK TO THE 60’S PARTY with REVOLVER
£35.00
Enjoy a great 60’s party night with lots & lots of your favourite hits... The Beatles, The Searchers, Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, Manfred Mann and many more.
Fri 28th GEORGE BENSON - STEVIE WONDER PARTY with NAT AUGUSTIN
A double Tribute to George Benson & Stevie Wonder, bringing all the hits of these two iconic artists such as, Never Give Up, The Greatest Love of All, Superstition, Lately, Isn't She Lovely.... and many more. Plus after show Disco with DJ Franco.
£29.50
NOVEMBER 2016 Sat 12th THE POPPY BALL AT THE HALL with THE BROTHERS OF SOUL ‘Black Tie’ Charity Event raising funds for The Royal British Legion & Salvation Army, please bring along a wrapped Christmas Gift for a Child for the Salvation Army Xmas Appeal.
Fri 18th Sat 26th
in aid of THE SALVATION ARMY
70’s & 80’s Party Night with BORDERLINE
Non Stop Dancing to the 70’s and 80’s sounds including The Blues Brothers, Chic and a very entertaining tribute to Tina Turner!!
THE MEGA SOUL PARTY with THE SOUL SURVIVORS & MEL DAY
Extravaganza of 60’s & 70’s non-stop classic hits. Classic soul music & good old British Rhythm & Blues with The Soul Survivors & Mel Day. Hits from greats like Otis Redding, The O’Jays, The Detroit Spinners,Marvin Gaye & many more.
£49.50 £35.00 £39.50
TICKET PRICES INCLUDE 3 COURSE MEAL - WE WILL CATER FOR ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
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