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247 MAY – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:53:23 +0000

Wow, it’s nearly time to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee! While I’m not exactly writing this wearing a twinset and pearls, sipping tea from a commemorative china cup and saucer, we do think 60 years of The Queen’s reign deserves some recognition. So, I hope you like the themed issue. Personally, I’m stoked that there’s so much extra stuff going on in the South West this month thanks to the Jubilee and I’m lusting after the Anna Lou hair crown featured in our retail therapy section. Our fashion pages also give a nod to the jubilee, in 247 style of course.

It’s not all about Queenie though – as well as doing some redesign work on the magazine this month, we’ve also got some great features for you. South West lovers, The Pigeon Detectives talk to us about their tour this month, we interview Grime MC and rapper; Wretch 32 and we meet singer/songwriter; Jack Wallen who ‘s first gig was supporting James Morrison. Don’t miss our feature on breakdancing in the South West either.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed this month. Drop me a line at Rachael @ outofhand.co.uk if you want to get involved or have a suggestion for the mag.

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APRIL – 247 SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:52:31 +0000

Spring has settled in and summer is definitely on it’s merry way – it’s festival season! And don’t we all live in the best place for it…our 20-page festival is bursting full of homegrown festivals, as well as a few worth travelling for, if you’re so inclined. From independent festivals like Leopallooza and Beautiful Days through to big shebangs like Boardmasters and local one-days we’ve got it all covered. Grab a beer and a red pen and decide which ones you’re up for! Strapped for cash? Read our guide to doing festivals for free and enter all the ticket comps we’re running too.

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247 MARCH – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:21:56 +0000

There is soooo much going on in the South West this month, it was tough gig deciding what to put in the mag – we hope you’ll think we’ve done a good job! Loads of big acts are visiting our sunny shores this month – we interviewed covers stars; Noah and the Whale, met Southampton rockers; Band of Skulls and had a good old chin wag with hugely popular sing/songwriter; Maverick Sabre. As Always, we’ve got loads of home grown talent for you too – see our interview with Devon hip-hoppers; The Breaks Collective, meet Falmouth-based singer/songwriter Sarah RK and check out the work of Truro-based photographer, Jessica Augarde, in this month’s retro-inspired fashion shoot. We’ve got all the usual music reviews, action sport, food, culture, film and music listings too.

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247 FEBRUARY – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:55 +0000

There’s so much going on this month – gigs galore plus a gaggle of festivals announced too (see our news section) that, if they haven’t already gone, your January blues will disappear in no time. Rose tinted glasses? Yep, there are some lovely ones in our Valentines Day themed Retail Therapy Section. Oh, and if you’re out to impress a crush this month – we bring you our pick of restaurants using local produce. This month we meet Chinese Sky Candy: electro indie kids from Falmouth, interview Wycombe-based rockers, Young Guns, who bring their tour to the South West, find out about new hotly tipped Devon three-piece, These Reigning Days and also chat to Drum ‘n’ Bass DJs: Serial Killaz who are headed for Plymouth. The music scene in the South West seems to get better every month – local talent is abundant and we’ve no shortage of big touring artists visiting the region either – if you would ever like to see a particular artist or style of music covered in 247 that we haven’t done before – drop us a line!

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247 DEC/JAN – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:04:22 +0000

After avoiding the premature Christmas hysteria last month, we’re full of festive joy at 247 towers this month – we’ve brought the office dog a Santa hat… So, how are you going to celebrate this year? Giving? Check out our gift ideas, although anything from this month’s fashion shoot would do too! Going out or stuck with what to do for NYE? Head straight to our listings guide, with over 500 gigs and club nights listed you’re sure to find something to tickle your fancy! We’ve packed the magazine with as much content as possible this month – all your monthly favourites, plus interviews with Seth Lakeman, Kate McGill, Mr.Scuff, The Unthanks, new talent; Mark Nichols and Plymouth’s Olympic Snowboarder; Dan Wakeham. Enjoy!

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247 NOVEMBER – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:38:04 +0000

It’s cold, dark and the shops are packed full of Christmas tat – must be November. We’ve been refusing to participate in festivities so prematurely at 247 towers and besides we’ve been far too busy getting to know up-and-coming South West bands, Melosa and The Rise. We also interview the endearing Josh T Pearson and the Iration Steppas, as well as Faltown founder and all round crazy skateboarder, Alex Brinnen.

Add into the mix our opinion of the regions best Mexican restaurants, graffiti inspired fashion shot and all the listings of the best events taking place this month, we hope you enjoy this issue.

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247 OCTOBER – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:54:28 +0000

Autumn is approaching fast, no that you’d know it by the crazy weather recently .This issue we lead with a feature on a band very close to our hearts – Crazy Arm. We must declare a vested interest as two members of the band work for the magazine, but outside of that, they truly deserve a big up as they are on the verge of something big… Elsewhere, we talk to the biggest Drum and Bass DJ in the UK, Andy C about his new Alive tour and show, we also catch up with US hip hop group, Ugly Duckling before they appear in Exeter and Plymouth, and we also interview original prankster, Steve-O and the excellent Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Add in all the usual fashion, art and listings info, and there you have it, your monthly helping of 247 Magazine, go forth and read it below!

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247 SEPT – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:05:35 +0000

September marks the end of the summer and the start of the very busy autumn gig season alongside the return of thousands of students back to the South West. In our latest issue we follow the story of Biz4 cash – a homeless man signed up to release his music. We chat to The Maccabee’s ahead of their Exeter gig, speak to Totnes based Cosmo Jarvis about this new album out this month, homegrown rock trio, The Subways who play in Falmouth in mid Sept and finally, last but no least, Metronomy, the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize nominee’s and latest success story to come out of the South west. They have two homecoming gigs in September, and 247 Magazine is proud to support them and play it’s part in getting them to finally play in Totes and Torquay.

Finally, to guide the new student faces coming to the region, we have our annual student guide, highlighting the best places to go, things to do and generally get the best out of the area. Alongside our monthly listings guide, our September issue is bursting at the seams – check it out below!

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247 AUGUST – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:59:23 +0000

August in the South West means a number of things to us, tourists, mega busy roads, hot days on secret beaches/surf spots away from the crowds, BBQ’s with mates, parties in clubs and after parties fields and the mother on all music festivals – Boardmasters which rolls into Newquay this month. We caught up with one of the headliners last month (Fatboy Slim) and this month we follow that with a chat to the boys in Bombay Bicycle Club ahead of their appearance at the two day festival at Watergate Bay, Newquay. We also catch up with Ginger, DJ Demonise and have a whole host of goodies to give away include tents and tickets to Watchet Live, Ivylive and Grandmaster Flash in early Sept. For our Fashion, we head to the park and if your at a loose end, we have over 500 listings of things and places to go out to throughout the month, so you have no excuse to stay in!

247 JULY – SOUTH WEST

247 Magazine — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:01:07 +0000

July sees things getting busy on the party, gig and festival front as we catch up with international superstar, Fatboy Slim for an exclusive interview. We also chat to The Datsuns ahead of their headline gig at Leopallooza in North Cornwall at the end of the month. We spoke with Torquay band, Oxbow Lakes and sent our style team out to Falmouth and Croyde to capture the summer beach vibes. Following on that theme, Rob Barber gives us the inside scope into the world of Bodyboarding, and competition wise, we’ve bagged some tickets to the massive Relentless Boardmasters Festival to give away too. You gotta be in it to win it!