Artist Thomas Broomé launched a collection of canvases using words to create the objects he refers to. These charming illustrations are being held at The Magnus Karlsson Gallery in Sweden until the 18th August 2013, nice excuse for a weekend break away! Check out some more of Thomas’s work here.
Okay, now that sounds like big talk; but the Wolverhampton wonder is already making waves on the international battle circuit with her effortless array of windmills, headspins and general B-girl swagger. With the backing of her dad and sibling rivalry in the shape of her eight year old sister Eddie, the skills definitely run in the family. Rest assured, the IITS fam will be looking to get her down with the True Skool movement real soon.
Big up It’s Nice That for posting the original story.
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There is a growing movement in the world of people who want to make a difference. Many of these people combine their passion for positive social change with entrepreneurial flair - people we call social entrepreneurs.
Do you want to connect with a community of people and organisations making a difference? This event is for those who are young, young at heart and anyone interested in social entrepreneurship.
Join us for an inspiring evening of talks by young people who dream big, act passionately and inspire us to take action. Beware though, you might walk away with a new career plan or a whole new set of friends as a result. See you there!
For more information click here..
Date: Friday, 21st June 2013Artists: Ghetts / Joel Baker / Ria Ritchie / Jessica Symonds + More TBA
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/lovedough-presents-soundcheck-tickets-39289-32432.html
Location: Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town, NW1 8AH
Host: Yinka (Rinse Fm)
Time:
Price:Want in on the IITS list?
Our guest list closes at 3pm on Friday, June 21st, so if you want to get down with the programme email your name to iitsbusiness@gmail.com along with a contact number (subject: IITS list).
NOTE: Must be 18+ to attend, ID required.
For more info go to: www.lovedough.com
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The guardian Witness and novelist Zadie Smith have asked you to upload your picture of London that best sums up urban life in the city.
You can win a signed book, tickets to Zadie Smith’s event and £500 worth of photography equipment.
Zadie Smith (who is also the sister of Doc Brown) has written 4 novels and her latest one is called NW.
In NW, Smith revisits the northwestern corner of London which inspired her acclaimed debut White Teeth. From Willesden and Kilburn, to upmarket Queen’s Park and into Soho, the narrative follows the different paths of its four protagonists - Leah, Natalie, Felix and Nathan – as they try to make adult lives outside the housing estate of their childhood. The novel’s experiments with form and narrative mirror the complexities of modern life in a divided city.
You can find out more about NW here
and enter the photography competition here
Date: Monday, 17th May 2013
Artists: G FrSh / Tanika / Fekky / J Appiah / Blizzard / Izzy Bizu
DJ: DJ Melody Kane
Location: XOYO, 32 - 37 Cowper Street, EC2 4AP
Time: 7.30pm - midnight (1st act onstage 8.30pm)
Entry: £3 on IITS List // £10 on doorWant in on the IITS list?
Our guest list closes at 4pm on Monday, June 17th, so if you want to get down with the programme email your name to iitsbusiness@gmail.com along with a contact number (subject: IITS list).
NOTE: Must be 18+ to attend
For more info go to: www.iluvlive.co.uk
The analogue revolution has begun, and it’s not going to be televised, no, but it might be photographed using analogue film and then posted up on specialist Lomography forums.
If you fancy getting involved in the Lomographic community then you can pick up one of their camera models including one with a fish eye lens and the brand new Konstructor model that you can assemble yourself. then put some snazzy coloured film in and off you go. Here are some rules taken from their website lomography.com:
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If you fancy making a short film about SE15 and it’s people then get your camera ready and enter the SE15 Young Filmmakers Competition. You don’t have to live in SE15 as long as the film relates to “My SE15: People and Places.”
There are 2 age categories 11-17 and 18-25. The closing date for entries is the 1st August. For more info click here
Westside Radio in West London are offering you a chance to learn about radio presenting, radio production and DJ-ing skills.
The course takes place over 5 weeks, it’s open to anyone of any age and costs £99 if you are interested go to www.thisiswestside.com or email training@thisiswestside.com
Despite the rain, hail and all the other faces of England’s bipolar weather, LOVEDOUGH presents Next Up went down with a bang. Hosted by Rinse FM’s Yinka, the night took a mellow soothing start with the amazing JC Villafan (@jcvillafan). The 21-year-old Mexican from LA is currently touring Europe with an encouraging message for young people to pursue their ideal career.
Nick Brewer (@itsnickbrewer) took to the Lovedough stage for the first time armed with his guitarist Joe and vocalist Mega. The rapper’s set featured the song ‘Close’ from his mixtape ‘Alone With My Thoughts’ as well as a new yet familiar track ‘So Good’. This track sampled Chris Malinchak’s chorus from his song ‘So Good To Me’ which brought a bassy house that had the crowd bouncing along. I managed to grab a quick chat with Nick after his set, he told me how this was his first time performing with his amazing vocalist Mega in about 2 years. She had been out of it for a while due to problems with her throat though you’d never have guessed by the way she belted out each song. Coming from a place he described as one where “nobody wants us because we’re neither Essex nor London, we’re just there” the Ilford resident said he very much enjoyed the night and I’m sure the crowd enjoyed his performance just as much.
After a short interval Yinka announced the next artist, Canadian Slakah the Beatchild whose soul, rhythm and blues vibe had folks two stepping across the venue. The award winning performer and producer is the front man of the group The Slakadeliqs and was accompanied by the long dredded genius Spek Won (@spekwon). Not only did Slakah win over the crowd with his vocals but stepped it up a notch when he decided to jump off the stage to start break dancing in the middle of the audience.
Another ‘City of Angels’ resident Dumbfounded (@dumbfounded) also graced the Camden stage before touring the rest of Europe. It was pretty clear that he has a strong following as there were a number of frantic screamers dotted about in the crowd. To them he announced “I love ya’ll but to all the screamers, this is not a Justin Bieber concert. This is a hip-hop set.” His commentary in between songs about Asian stereotypes was so blunt that he had his audience in hysterics, a genuine crowd pleaser. His spontaneous freestyle half way his set through showed his natural lyrical ability and had everyone in awe. Hands were up and heads were bopping, and undoubtable sign of good vibes.
The night was truly a mixed bag, whether you were popping Belvedere or smoking some shisha, suited up or conversed down, Lovedough presents Next Up was a cracker and successful night.
Words by: Nyasha Takawira
