[southeastgigs] South East Gig Reviews, Festival Reviews, Festival Media & Competitions

Two Wounded Birds TONIGHT ON BBC INTRODUCING!

AaronC — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:41:37 +0000

Two Wounded Birds are a hot new band coming out of the south east; so interest in the band from us was always going to happen. The bands lead man Colin Halliwell writes,sings,plays the drums,piano & organ on the tracks that they recently recorded (songs can be found on their myspace, link below) and Ally Blackgrove who plays bass.

The band are looking set for big things with the tracks on myspace already racking up hundreds of hits. Expect more news relating to Two Wounded Birds over the next few weeks including updates on gigs and any new tracks recorded.

Take a few minutes to check out their myspace, they can also be found on facebook. (Myspace|Facebook).

The group will also be having a track played on BBC Radio Kent tonight at 8pm so tune in, check out and text the show with your thoughts.

you can listen to BBC radio Kent tonight at 8pm by tuning in to 96.7 & 104.2FM on DAB or Online at www.bbc.co.uk/kent

Together’s Halloween Horror Show - Sat 25 Oct @ Scala - The Horrors, CSS, Foals & more

AaronC — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:04:20 +0000

I’m delighted or should that be scared, to reveal Together’s Halloween Horror Show, to be held at London’s Scala on Saturday 25 October.

Typically we’ve nailed a freakish line-up suitable for the occasion featuring The Horrors, CSS and Foals – all hitting the decks for the night alongside the likes of Hannah Holland, Streetlife DJs and Deadly Rhythm Club. Plus there’s all the usual Together silly stuff on top such as the return of the legendary Free Haircuts and Free Face Painting, alongside Blood Punch, Scary Movies and Halloween Fancy Dress (with killer prizes –
geddit?!).

We’ve also done a deal with fancy dress store Escapade, so that the Together faithful can get 10% discount off their Halloween outfit by taking down the flyer to their new superstore in Camden. Bless.

Amy Winehouse

AaronC — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:26:55 +0000

This event is going to be the highlight of your year…This show is awesome!

Tania began her tribute to the award winning Amy Winehouse in July 07 and its taking London by storm.
Tania has a special passion for this tribute as she is impersonating one of her favourite singers of all time and it shows in her performance, she has perfected the unique style and sound that Amy is so famous for, but the best part of having Tania to entertain you is, unlike the real Amy, she wont be drunk and she will definitely turn up. This show takes place at the Pavillion, Broadstairs on the 2nd October.

Tickets are available for £10 from Soundhouse, Broadstairs. Or More on the Door.

http://www.loadedentertainment.co.uk/

Winehouse ‘destroyed Bestival hotel room’

AaronC — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:07:08 +0000

Amy Winehouse caused £5,000 worth of damage to her hotel room following her Bestival appearance a tabloid has been claimed.
The Sun newspaper has also alleged that the singer was so drunk she had to be smuggled from the premises in a duvet.

The 24-year old star, who headlined the main stage on the Saturday night, was staying in the Wellington Hotel in Ventnor where she apparently shouted at staff and guests which led to bosses barring her from returning.

A source told the newspaper: “Amy was a total mess. She couldn’t manage to walk to the car so they had to wrap her in a duvet.”

Winehouse’s appearance at the festival was her last scheduled live performance of 2008.

Glasvegas!

AaronC — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:40:21 +0000

Glasvegas are a great band from glasgow, they were recently on radio one live lounge and we have now opened a new message board for the fans of the forums, please join up if your a fan of the band!

http://www.daddysgone.co.uk

Eridge Music Festival Cancelled

AaronC — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:01:29 +0000

A HEADLINE act has pulled out of a three day musical “extravaganza” in Eridge Park, forcing organisers to cancel the event. September’s Sound Sanctuary festival has been withdrawn by Ian Hart of Hartbeat Productions because, according to organisers, 90’s band M People stepped out of the line-up. Front woman Heather Small has been asked to appear on TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and therefore had to cancel the group’s appearance.

Sound Sanctuary has announced that all customers will receive a full refund on their tickets, which varied in cost between £25 and £37.50.The news comes just a week after Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson was added to the line-up, which also boasted appearances from chart topping acts including the Sugababes, and Sandi Thom.

Spokesman for Sound Sanctuary Sarah Cartledge said organisers “understand” M People’s reason for not appearing, and also put the decision down to “economic factors”. She said: “Sound Sanctuary launched in a year when the UK is experiencing economic slowdown and, along with other festivals, ticket sales have been slow.” She added: “As a result of the credit crunch suppliers have been unable to extend the credit facilities that all new events rely on.

“It’s a busy year for bands and all this, coupled with the crowded music event’s market, has made it difficult for us to replace this headline act at such short notice.” Sound Sanctuary was set to open on Friday September 19, with “the biggest party in the South East for 13 to 19-year-olds”.

This was to be followed on Saturday September 20 by an afternoon of performances starting at 2pm and finishing at 10.30pm, with a total of 11 acts on show. The festival was to be wrapped up on Sunday 21 with a further 11 performers taking over the stage.

Organisers have said Sound Sanctuary “will be back next year”.

For ticket refunds, or to see updates on next year’s festival check the website.

Get Loaded In The Park - FINAL TICKETS REMAINING!

AaronC — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:53:55 +0000

This is folks. The entire cash ticket allocation is now totally sold out, leaving all remaining tickets on sale solely from Ticketmaster. Due to extremely high demand, we expect Get Loaded in the Park 2008 to be sold out entirely within the next day or so!!

So if you haven’t yet bought your ticket, we urge you to buy yours right away to avoid disappointment.

We’ve had a word with the big man upstairs and depsite having a typically British summer (i.e. shit weather!!)… the forecast for this coming August Bank Holiday weekend is actually VERY GOOD!! Yes really. At Get Loaded in the Park on Sunday, they’re saying it’s gonna be 22 degrees no less, basicially sun all day, with some cloud. NO RAIN (touch wood).

Lovely jubbly!! So make sure you put on some suncream before you leave the house…..

Bestival Golden Tickets

AaronC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:06:53 +0000

THE HUNT IS ON FOR BESTIVAL GOLDEN TICKETS!

5 Weekend Passes Hidden in the new Bestival Album

RELEASED 1st SEPTEMBER

A-Z: BESTIVAL COMPILATION 2008 from Sunday Best
Compiled by Rob da Bank

With Bestival selling out in record time this year, bringing many a tear to those unfortunate enough not to get a ticket, Sunday Best and Rob da Bank have have decided to become purveyors of good news and have gone all Willy Wonka.

With the release of the ‘A-Z Bestival 2008’ compilation, specially compiled by Rob da Bank for the 100th release on the Sunday Best label, 5 Golden tickets to Bestival have been released in the first batch of the album to hit the shelves on September 1st.

So 5 lucky winners will receive a full weekend pass to Bestival’s incredible fancy dress, boutique extravaganza on the Isle of Wight, which has become a jewel in the festival calendar’s crown, featuring such artists as Amy Winehouse, My Bloody Valentine, Underworld, Black Kids, Aphex Twin and a whole load of treats that Willy Wonka could only dream of putting in his Chocolate factory.

So if you’re purple with Jealousy like Violet Beauregard or ravenous for a ticket like Augustus Gloop, this an opportunity to not only pick up a stunning compilation featuring the cream of the Bestival line up but it’s also a gilt edged opportunity to get your hands on one of the most sought after festival tickets this year.

A-Z: BESTIVAL 2008
Compiled by Rob da Bank

Sunday Best Recordings
Release date: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2008
Cat no: SBESTCD29
www.sundaybest.net

The double album kicks off with a stone cold classic; ‘Analogue Bubblebath’, which was the debut release from the ever innovative electronic enigma Aphex Twin, who will be headlining The Big Top on Saturday at this year’s Bestival. Indie dons du jour Black Kids’ breakthrough single ‘I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You’, Carl Craig’s cascading ‘At Les’, the title track from dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip’s stunning debut album ‘Angles’ and Acid House legends 808 State’s sublime ‘Pacific 202’ all follow as Mr da Bank crams in boundless quality cuts. Appearances from Oxford’s Foals, enigmatic genius Gideon Conn, synth pop doyens Human League, one-man-riot anti-hero pop star Kid Carpet, soul-tronica trailblazer Jamie Lidell, raucous rock n rollers Kitty Daisy & Lewis and the blissful folk of Lucky Elephant lead on to the leftfield pop brilliance of Micachu who rounds off the first part of the A-Z in some style.

Danger Mouse produced ‘ones to watch’ The Shortwave Set open up the action for disc two on the letter ‘N’ with ‘Now Til 69’. The 8 Bit grooves of thecocknbullkid’s ‘On My Own’, the punky pop of Pete & The Pirates ‘Come On Feet’ and Christopher D Ashley’s ‘sluttish warehouse electro’ on ‘Sugar Coated Lies’ keep the pressure on before Roots Manuva’s timeless ‘Witness (1 Hope)’ makes its presence felt. The unhinged bleep-pop of Slagsmalsklubben’s ‘Sponsored By Destiny’, Transglobal Underground’s majestic ‘Temple Head’, Underworld’s immortal ‘Cowgirl’ and Pendulum’s colossal ‘Visions’ bring things into the home straight that sees Little Dragon, Sunday Best new boys The Ghost and the throbbing Yacht providing a superlative closeout that leaves Zombie Zombie’s epic psychedelic wig-out ‘Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free’ to bring the A-Z of Bestival to an emphatic end, well and truly whetting the appetite for Bestival’s 5th birthday at Robin Hill Country Park this September.

TRACKLIST:

CD1

A. Aphex Twin - Analogue Bubblebath

B. Black Kids - I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You

C. Carl Craig - At Les

D. dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Angles

E . 808 State - Pacific 202

F. Foals - Red Sox Pugie (Henrik Schwartz mix)

G. Gideon Conn - Trademark

H. Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love)

I. Kid Carpet - I Don’t Want to Fall in Love With You

J. Jamie Lidell - Another Day

K. Kitty Daisy & Lewis - Going Up The Country

L. Lucky Elephant - Edgar

M. Micachu & The Shapes - Golden Phone

CD2

N. The Shortwave Set - Now Til ‘69 (Aeroplane mix)

O. thecocknbullkid - On My Own

P. Pete and the Pirates - Come on Feet

Q. (Quick, put another record on…) Christopher D Ashley - Sugar Coated Lies

R. Roots Manuva - Witness (1 Hope)

S. Slagmalsklubben - Sponsored By Destiny

T. Transglobal Underground - Temple Head

U. Underworld - Cowgirl

V. Pendulum - Visions

W. Little Dragon - Wink

X. The Ghost - Superhero (Xclusive unreleased track)

Y. Yacht - The Summer Song

Z. Zombie Zombie - Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free

FORUMS NOW OPEN!

AaronC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:03:25 +0000

Hey all,

The forums are now open click the forums link above to visit, please sign up and start posting as we would love to hear about your festival trips and gig visits! We also want all you bloom legends to join up as it would be great to hear from you all!

See you on the forums!

Bloom 2008 Can’t Dance Like Me!

AaronC — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:29:23 +0000

We would just like to thank everyone at Bloom for making this weekend one of the best southeastgigs has experienced despite the weather! Would like to give a shout to Bob and his two sons Albert and Joe. Along with everyone that spread the southeast love with the “can’t dance like me” slogan. We will have t-shirts available very soon so send in your “…..can’t dance like me” requests to mail@southeastgigs.com, they will be £19.99 including postage.

We will have the gallery up within the next day or two along with some videos, which features an amazing crimp!. Keep locked in. pz.