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REVIEW: AEON FESTIVAL 2010
Deep in the Devonshire countryside, surrounded by fields and a beautiful lake you will discover Aeon Festival. It offers alternative, mystical and hippy vibes which can be enjoyed through yoga and Tai Chi day classes, by embracing local live talent including electronica to folk and MCing to Hip hop music to comedy and poetry acts, [...]
YOUTUBE SUCCESS STORY: SONS OF ADMIRALS RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE
Youtube sensation Sons Of Admirals, which features Bath musician Charlie McDonnell, are set to release their debut single ‘Here Comes My Baby’ on 18th October. Sons Of Admirals are four lads, Alex Day, Charlie McDonnell, Eddplant and Tom Milsom, who live in Britain but have grown up on the internet. Based in London, each member [...]
WIN CYRUS FILM GOODIES
To celebrate the release of the Cyrus DVD, we’ve teamed up with 20th Century Fox to offer you the chance to win a risque Cyrus T-Shirt and bumper sticker goody set. Jonah Hill (Superbad, Get Him To The Greek) and John C Reilly (Step Brothers, Tallahdega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby) star in this [...]
ZOMBIE IT UP FOR BRISTOL IGFEST 2010
As night falls an eerie quiet descends over the centre of Bristol. A car has been over turned, a corner shop has been abandoned…then you hear the noises…of hundreds of people moaning and the dragging of feet…coming nearer and nearer. You’d better…RUN! The zombies are coming! This September igfest, the Interesting Games festival returns to [...]
GREENWAY PRO 2010 WINNERS LIST
Despite being greeted by small conditions, the 100 strong field of Men and women surfers were as keen as ever to get in the water and battle it out for the huge cash prizes on offer and the title as the 2010 Greenaway Pro champion. The small and bowly conditions offered contestants rides with enough [...]
GEAR UP FOR THE FIRST EVER BRISTOL CYCLE FESTIVAL
Bristol Cycle Festival (which takes place 11 and 26 September) is the product of a collaboration between Shambala Festival, Bristol’s Neighbourhood Arts team, Spoke n Chain, Team Rubber, The Bike Forum and many others. The emerging coalition will populate the city with events over the two weeks, and show the city of Bristol the wonderful [...]
KRISPY KREME BRISTOL LAUNCH WINTER WARMER RANGE OF DOUGHNUTS
They are quite simply the best doughnuts in the world and now, America’s Krispy Kreme has opened a new store in Bristol’s Cabot Circus. What’s more, they are about to launch a winter warmer selection of sweet treats – available from 13th September until the end of January. The opening of the Cabot Circus store [...]
REVIEW: BURNING BRIGHT DVD
A film with a tiger, a hurricane and Meat Loaf is hardly a recipe for success on paper, but thankfully Burning Bright is pleasant surprise. At an ultra-tight 80 minutes the film tells the story of Kelly (Briana Evigan) who is juggling the twin priorities of looking after her autistic brother Tom while trying to [...]
REVIEW: SONS OF CUBA DVD
This startling documentary takes a look at the uncompromising and sometimes cruel world of the children’s boxing scene in Cuba. The Havana Boxing Academy is a Cuban boarding school that takes 9-year-old boys, and turns them into the best boxers in the world. Sons of Cuba follows the stories of three young hopefuls through 8 [...]
CARDIFF BARFLY CLOSES DOWN: EXISTING BOOKINGS MOVE TO OTHER VENUES
After 10 years in the Welsh capital, Cardiff Barfly has closed its doors for the last time. It is thought that the popular 150-capacity venue was struggling to keep afloat in this economic climate. The news comes as a big blow to local music lovers, who have been attending gigs at the intimate venue for [...]
COBBLE WOBBLE IN FROME
The Frome Cobble Wobble is a cycling time-trail consisting of individually timed 179 yard sprints up a steep cobbled street (St Catherine’s Hill) in the heart of Frome’s arts and craft quarter. Taking place on Sun 19 Sept, the Cobble Wobble participants will be will be split into categories, with the winner of each being ‘crowned’ [...]
FREE SINGLES NIGHT FOR 30-SOMETHINGS AT ST AGNES HOTEL, CORNWALL
The first event of its kind is being held in St Agnes this Saturday (Sept 11th) and is open for anyone who is single and in their 30′s! Set up by Clare Berry initially as a way to find true love for two close friends, it has turned into a huge event which we are [...]
BRISTOL BAND DIEGO TO SUPPORT MUMFORD AND SONS AT TRIUMPH LIVE
Bristol band Diego have won the opportunity to perform in front of 15,000 people at this year’s Triumph Live with Mumford and Sons and The Stranglers. The event, which takes place at the Mallory Park Racing Circuit in Leicestershire on 18th September 2010 Diego were selected after a tough Battle of the Bands contest at [...]
FREE MIX: BENNY KAIN
FREE DJ Mix by Dj Benny Kain from Cabin Fever Records Contributing to the D&B scene for over 12 years now, Benny Kain has promoted a number of events including Centralizin Soundz, Back 2 DA Future, Da Swizzel and Burlington Sessions. Currently Benny runs his own label ‘Cabin Fever Recordings’ which is a Drum & [...]
WIN TICKETS TO SEE TOPLOADER PLAY GLOUCESTER GUILDHALL
Anyone over the age of 21 will probably remember Toploader for their hit song Dancing in the Moonlight, which was also used in a Sainsbury’s advert. But if you thought those 90 indie popsters had given up the ghost, think again. They’re back this month for a UK tour which stops off at the Gloucester [...]
MCFLY HEAD TO HMV BRISTOL FOR IN STORE SIGNING
Teeny boppers McFly are heading to HMV in Bristol this week for a special instore signing session. The band will be at HMV in Bristol City Centre at 5pm on Wednesdat (7th September). Fans will get the chance to meet all four members when they visit two HMV stores to celebrate the release of their [...]
LATEST REVIEW RADIO SHOW ONLINE – Sept 2010
The latest 247 Review Radio Show is available now, featuring two hours of the latest, upfront house tunes, all reviewed and rated. The show also includes a label showcase and chart update too. Presented by Sean Holland from Fiftypointfour Records. September’s 247 Review Radio show by 247magazine
247 SOUTH WEST / SEPT 2010
Summers over all too quick as the September issue of 247 lands here. This month we track down the High Grade Thoughts design collective from Plymouth for the inside line of what they are doing. We go for a pint with Gary Stringer and his band mates – otherwise known as Reef to chat about [...]
KING OF PLYMOUTH 2010 THIS WEEKEND
Over 300 people are expected in Plymouth this weekend as it plays host to 32 break-dancers from across the UK and beyond, who are all coming together in a 1 on 1 break-dance battle, all hoping to be crowned ‘King of Plymouth’. PCSO Pablo Beckhust, one of the event organisers said: “King of Plymouth 2010 [...]
WIN ANDY WHITBY IN BUDE TICKETS
One of the UK’s finest hard dance DJ’s, Andy Whitby heads to the North Cornish coast in Sept for his first ever show in Bude on Fri 17 Sept. He is one of the most in demand DJ’s on the circuit right now, with an army of dedicated fans and a loyal following where-ever he [...]
