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When we heard that London was getting its very own Sonar this year, we laughed. Sonar is more about the setting and sunshine than anything else - the music's just a bonus. Upon further inspection however, even we have to admit, Encompass may not be Sonar, but it looks pretty damn good. |
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Kitsch cultish mayhem: Club Cynthia at Trash Palace with Jim Stanton. 10:30pm-3am. 11 Wardour Street, W1. £2. |
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Americana at Barfly: Willard Grant Conspiracy. 7:30pm. 49 Chalk Farm Road, NW1. £10. 0870 264 3333 or here. |
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| Brit diva in-the-making Lucie Silvas is at Shepherds Bush Empire, W12. 7pm. £16. 0870 154 4040 or online. | ||||
This Friday, over 100 DJs and bands will storm the East End of town to play for three days and three nights (same as Sonar), over six venues, for a bit of a bank holiday shake-down. With acts like Goldie and Kid Acne, Tom Middleton and Mr Velcro Fastener (don't know him but love his name) a 'bit' of a shakedown is an understatement; the East End is gonna be on fire. The partying's a plus, but once again like Sonar, Encompass isn't only about jammin' - it also focuses on the business side of things. With exhibitions, music seminars and stalls with movers 'n shakers galore, this is a hob-nobber's heaven. There's also indoor toilets (a serious selling point), top notch fringe events and fabulous nosh (this is Brick Lane after all). |
Cult classic horror at Media Lounge at Living. 9pm-2am. 443 Coldharbour Lane, SW9. Free, RSVP & info by email. |
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| Fame Acad. survivor: Lemar @Hammersmith Apollo. 7pm Queen Caroline St, W6. £22. 0870 154 4040 or online. | ||||
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Add that to the prospect of your own bed at the end of it all and Encompass might be a good excuse to tell easyJet to piss off and holiday somewhere else this year. Now all we have to do is pray it doesn't rain. Encompass
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Brendan Benson lessons in pop @Electric Ballroom. 7pm 184 Camden High St, NW1. £11. 0870 264 3333 or here. |
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Place open Arthur Pita's witty dance theatre, Camp.
8pm. 17 Duke's Road, WC1.
£5. 020 7387 0031 or here. |
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| Nifty Cutting London linocut landmarks on show at Oxo Tower SE1. 11am-6pm. Free | ||||
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