Greetings,
Hope this message finds you well.
As some of you may know that over the last 3 years, the V&A and Gabriel
Media International have been working together on various events that
have looked at aspects of British Caribbean heritage and history,
through practical workshops, screenings and displays.
This year the Caribbean UK Film Festival 2011, hosted by actor Geff
Frances and Charles Thompson MBE founder of the Screen Nation Awards,
will explore the themes of fashion, music, sport and culture with a
special feature honouring the lifetime achievements of actor Earl
Cameron CBE - not to be missed!
You are encouraged to come dressed in your own style of 60s chic and /
or bring along copies of photographs of yourself, friends and family,
album covers, magazines and other related memorabilia, that illustrate
contributions within the arts, music, performance, the public services
and more and share these on the 1960s Memorabilia Wall.
Please find attached the Film Festival flyer and the Film Festival
Programme - enjoy, it's all an education!
To book telephone the Bookings Team on 029 7942 1122 or book on-line
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Tickets are £20 for a day or £30 for both days.
A special offer of £12 for a day ticket per person will be available to
Day Schools (Year 11 and above), Colleges, Universities, members of
Supplementary Schools, Elders Clubs, Home Tutoring schemes, Youth Clubs
and Children's Homes. Just state the name of your organisation when you
are booking.
Please bring a packed lunch and remember to set off early particularly
on the Sunday to take account of any transport closures. Circle and
District Lines and most of the Piccadilly Line that serve the V&A Museum
at South Kensington should be offering a good service on Sunday and a
full service on Monday. Nearest buses are C1, 14, 74 & 414.
I hope you are able to attend one or both days and please do FORWARD
this information to family, friends and colleagues.
Apologies for cross posting.
Best Regards,
Janet
Janet Browne
Programme Manager
Black Heritage & Culture
Learning & Interpretation Division
Victoria & Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Direct Line: 020 7942 2184
Email: j.browne@vam.ac.uk
The Caribbean UK Film
Festival ©
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre
10.30–17.30
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on
the big screen. Join the debate in ‘An Audience
With’ special guests and a host of stars from the
‘60s, and see films about fashion, music, sport
and culture. The event is hosted by actor Geff
Francis, star of Ashes to Ashes, and Charles
Thompson, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
£20 for one day, £30 for two days, no concessions
Book online at www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Generation
to Generation ©
British Caribbean Heritage
in the Public Services
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Seminar Room 2, Sackler Centre
10.30–17.30
Discover more about the evolution of British
Caribbean society in the 1960s and the impact
of key events in this fascinating presentation.
Learn the individual stories of members of
Britain’s public services, including the NHS, the
Royal Navy, the London Fire Brigade and the
Metropolitan Police Force, and enjoy a special
viewing of images by renowned filmmaker
Horace Ove, taken from his private collection.
Free, drop-in
All events are jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British Film Institute,
London Transport Museum and London College of Fashion
Upcoming Black Heritage events
at the V&A
Spotlight on Africa
and the Diaspora
African Collections Revealed
Saturday 19 November
12.00–17.00
People Get Ready
The Protest Years 1970–2000
Friday 21 October
18.30–22.00
Find out more and book online at
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
or call 020 7942 2211
Victoria and Albert Museum
u South Kensington, Knightsbridge
Buses C1, 14, 74 & 414
The Caribbean UK
Film Festival ©
10–11 July 2011
www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
020 7942 2211
Admission free
Images ©TfL from the London Transport Museum collection:
Bus Conductress, 1962 © Agatha Hart;
Bus Conductor, 1964 © Donald Hines
Caribbean (UK) Film Festival ©
2011 Programme
Sunday 10 & Monday 11 July
Discover 1960s British Caribbean heritage on the big screen. Discuss films and culture with
special guests and come dressed in ‘60s styles! Join festival hosts Geff Francis, star of Ashes to
Ashes and Charles Thompson MBE, founder of the Screen Nation Awards.
All events take place in the Lecture Theatre. £20 for one day pass, £30 for two day pass
To book call 020 7942 1122 or visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson
Sunday 10 July
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Earl Cameron CBE
Celebrate the lifetime achievements of
one of Britain’s most accomplished actors
10.40–11.00
Meet Earl Cameron and view rare footage of his
life in films. Earl Cameron’s acting career began
in the 1950s. By the 1960s he was performing in
London's West End and starring in films such as
Sapphire and Flame in the Streets, while
appearing in Tarzan and Doctor Who. He starred
alongside Sean Connery in Thunderball (1965)
and more recently with Nicole Kidman in The
Interpreter and Helen Mirren in The Queen.
Jemima & Johnny
dir. Lionel Ngakane, 1966 (U) – 28 min
11.10–12.20
In a West London community divided by racism,
a young white English boy befriends the young
daughter of recent immigrants from the
Caribbean. Followed by an audience with Jim
Pines, writer and lecturer at the University
of Luton, Earl Cameron OBE and guests.
Courtesy of the British Film Institute
Antigua and Barbuda
A Presentation by His Excellency High
Commissioner Dr Carl Roberts
12.30–13.30
Discover the history and landscape of these
islands. Antiguans and Barbadians are
descendants of the Sibony, and West Africans
taken to the islands as part of the slave trade.
The 17th century sugar industry has left its mark
on the landscape today. Antigua is the home of
cricketers Curtley Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Sir Vivian Richards, Sailing Week and yacht
regattas, St Johns Cathedral and Shirley
Heights. It boasts well preserved coral reefs,
ruins and shipwrecks, beautiful beaches and
bird life.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre
10.00–17.45
See a celebratory timeline of 1960s British
Caribbean heritage. Discover the impact of key
events in sports, fashion, film, theatre and the
arts in this fascinating presentation, including
individual stories from contributors to Britain's
public services.
A Carnival History
dir. Clarence Thompson, 2008, (U) – 30 min
14.40–15.40
This rare film tells the history of the Carnival
tradition which has spread from Africa to the
Caribbean and Europe. Followed by an audience
with Clarence Thompson MBE and guests.
Looking for Claudia Jones
dir. Nia Reynolds, 2010, (U) – 60 min
15.50–17.30
Journalist Claudia Jones arrived in Britain
aboard the Royal Navy ship Queen Elizabeth in
1955. She produced Britain’s first black
newspaper in 1958 and was instrumental in
setting up the Notting Hill Carnival in 1959.
Followed by an audience with Tony Warner,
founder of Black History Walks, and guests.
Monday 11 July
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Reggae
dir. Horace Ove, 1971, (PG) – 60 min
10.40–12.10
Discover the music made popular by black
artists of the ‘60s, from ska to reggae. This film
tells the story of 'The People's Club' and the 1970
Caribbean Music Festival. Featuring John Holt,
Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths, Black Faith,
Millie Small, The Maytals, Desmond Dekker and
more. Followed by a discussion with Joel
Karamath, London College of Communications,
film producer Horace Ove and special guests.
Generation to Generation
The 1960s – A Black British Timeline
10.00–17.45
See Sunday listing for more details and location
Walter’s War
dir. Alrick Ailey, 2008, (PG) – 60 min
13.20–14.50
Walter’s War tells the story of Walter Tull, the
first black man to join the British Army and the
second black man to play professional football
in Britain. Followed by an audience with Rodney
Hinds, broadcaster, writer and Sports Editor of
The Voice newspaper, and guests including
Bobby Barnes, Head of the Professional
Footballers Association, film director and BAFTA
winner Alrick Riley and biographer Phil Vasili.
Vidal Sassoon – The Movie
dir. Craig Teper, 2008, (PG) – 90 min
15.00–17.15
This documentary traces Sassoon’s path from a
London orphanage to international success and
celebrity. From Carnaby Street to Notting Hill,
the influence of Caribbean style, hair and
fashion was prevalent in the 1960's. Join author,
lecturer and stylist Sandra Gittens and special
guests including Brenda Emmanus, BBC Arts
and Entertainment Correspondent and former
presenter of the Clothes Show.
Keep in touch
For regular updates visit www.vam.ac.uk and
sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Jointly organised with Gabriel Media
International™, with support from the British
Film Institute, Transport for London, London
Transport Museum and London College of
Fashion
VINTAGE AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Friday 29 July – Sunday 31 July
A unique opportunity to dress up and enjoy a party that taps into the magic, romance and excitement of the 1920s to the 1980s. For the first time, all six levels of Royal Festival Hall are transformed into new environments celebrating vintages styles in music, fashion, food and culture – with eight amazing Vintage nightclubs offering seven decades of British cool.
Friday 29 July – Electronic Phuture
Thomas Dolby / Mirrors / Heaven 17
Saturday 30 July – Soul Revue
Percy Sledge / Booker T / Gwen Dickie
Sunday 31 July – Hit Parade
Sandie Shaw / Gary Christian /
David McAlmont / Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Book Tickets / More info ►
LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL
In association with BBC Radio 3
Friday 11 November – Sunday 20 November
More shows have been announced as part of the London Jazz Festival. There's a chance to see award-winning jazz guitarist Phil Robson and acclaimed saxophonist Mark Turner, celebrations of great swing trumpeters with Richard Pite's Roy Eldridge and Charlie Shavers project and the Buck Clayton Legacy Band and a thrilling musical evocation of New York in the 1940s in Jazz at Café Society. Legendary film director Emir Kusturica will also perform a one-off concert with his No Smoking Orchestra and Portico Quartet bring their new line-up to play two special shows.
Book Tickets / More info ►
THE MARLEY LEGACY
Featuring Don Letts, Chris Salewicz
& Lemn Sissay
Friday 22 July
As part of the London is the Place For Me series, a special panel discussion explores Bob Marley's impact on the British musical landscape featuring a range of guests including renowned poet Lemn Sissay and ever-influential punk and reggae musician Don Letts.
THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ
EVAN PARKER
The Freedom Principle:
50 years of British Impro
Tuesday 19 July
Emerging from the maelstrom of free jazz in the 1960s, Evan Parker remains an improviser of immense resource, an inspirational figure who has made a global impact. Celebrating the continuing evolution of improvised music in Britain, Parker leads a hand-picked group of five gifted musicians.
A TRIBUTE TO
JOHN DANKWORTH
& THE BIG BAND
What The Dickens?
Hosted by Cleo Laine
Monday 25 July
Tracing a journey that stretches back to the formation of the Dankworth Seven in 1950, this event tips a hat to one of the late John Dankworth's landmark suites of the 1960s, with a specially-formed big band led by his bassist son Alec.
SOWETO KINCH
EVOKES THE SPIRIT
OF JOE HARRIOT
Abstract
Tuesday 26 July
Arriving in London from his native Jamaica in 1951 Joe Harriott embraced the London bebop scene before creating a form of free jazz in the late 1950s. His fiercely independent spirit continues to fire successive generations, explored by fellow saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch.
Book tickets / More info ►
Book tickets / More info ►
AL JARREAU
Sunday 3 July
One of the most important figures in the history of R&B and jazz, seven-time Grammy winner Al Jarreau returns to London.
ÓLAFUR ARNALDS
Tuesday 19 July
Ólafur Arnalds' second LP '...and they have escaped the weight of darkness' continues his mission to lure pop and rock fans into a world of electronic chamber music and classical arrangements.
COLOUR BEGINNINGS
The Tim Whitehead Personal Standards Quartet
Monday 25 July
Inspired by JMW Turner's paintings, composer and saxophonist Tim Whitehead plays his Colour Beginnings Suite, with world renowned trumpeter Kenny Wheeler
A CELEBRATION
OF LATIN AMERICA
Wednesday 27 July
An evening of Latin guitar with Latin American and Caribbean harmonies and rhythms.
BABYLON
& DENNIS BOVELL
Friday 22 July
Cult classic movie featuring a soundtrack composed by dub pioneer Dennis Bovell and seminal dub-reggae artists Jah Shaka, I Roy and Aswad. After the film, Babylon ticket holders can see Dennis Bovell performing a one-off set in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer.
BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE
Saturday 23 July
Formed by Mick Jones of The Clash, Big Audio Dynamite's explosive mix of punk, reggae and rock was one of the defining sounds of the 1980s. The band's unmistakable, genre-warping sound influenced artists as varied as Beastie Boys, Gorillaz and Happy Mondays.
TOMORROW'S WARRIORS
Saturday 23 July
The Tomorrow's Warriors Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Gary Crosby, premieres new arrangements of the music of former ensemble member and renowned tenor and soprano saxophonist Steve Williamson, highlighting the nuances of his beguiling, highly original work.
Book tickets / More info ►
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Dear ADAD,
I would like to let you know of an African themed charity night, Safari, being held in Bournemouth, raising money for the Kenyan orphanage Valley of Hope Children’s Home. I thought that you and your supporters may be interested in participating in, or coming along to enjoy the night, although I appreciate it is a little far away from London.
100% of funds raised at the event will go to charity and we don’t even deduct costs; this means we won’t be able to pay performers but hope that the experience and publicity will be rewarding enough! Organisations involved in helping us can also be thanked and linked to on our website www.charizmatic.com/hope
The Safari Party will be held on Thursday 7th July 7pm-late at The Winchester Pub on Poole Hill, Bournemouth . We are planning live bands, DJs, licensed bar and delicious African food as well as competitions and prizes. Acts confirmed so far include Roots Life, Know One, Ulterior Motive, live drumming circle, African dance and more. I have attached our current flyer (that you will be added to if you kindly decide to attend).
A little more about why we’re doing the event:
Five of us from Bournemouth have been visiting the children at Valley of Hope Children ’s Home in Kenya since 2007. The un-funded home cares for 30 children who have been orphaned due to HIV/Aids or have previously suffered abuse. It is located in a rented building in a politically unstable area. Unfortunately clashes between rival tribes have meant the area is prone to election-time violence. 1,300 people were killed in political violence since the December 2007 elections, 600,000 people have been displaced. We have secured rural land in a safer area and are trying to raise enough volunteers, skills and funds to help them relocate before the next election on 14 August 2012.
Please feel free to contact us if you are available on the 7th July. We would be delighted to hear from you!
Yours sincerely,
Emma Tilt on behalf of
Valley of Hope Children ’s Foundation
Tel: 07939471756 Email: emma.tilt@gmail.com
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149335585139233
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_147645155297159
Web: www.charizmatic.com/hope or www.valleyoftumaini.webs.com
Registered Charity Number 000484 Kenya
Wall Project
Presented by Havana Club and Rich Mix
Rich Mix and Havana Club (the Authentic Cuban Rum) are calling on amateur or professional artists to submit designs for a specially commissioned wall art project, taking place over the next twelve months at the Shoreditch cultural hotspot, Rich Mix.
The art competition includes three commissions launched by three live events, hosted in conjunction with the start of Rich Mix’s new seasons.
Artist Remi/Rough launched the Wall Project in January 2011 with his interpretation and vision of the values that make Havana so unique. The celebrated urban artist was specially commissioned to design and paint an interior wall that runs the entire length of the Rich Mix events space.
Artists are invited to submit their entries to panel of experts, led by Remi/Rough, who will select two winning designs to feature on the Rich Mix interior wall throughout the year. The design must embody the unique and inspiring attitude that reflects the true values of the Cuban capital – humanity, spontaneity and creativity, this refreshing attitude highlighting the informality, passion and generosity of the people of Havana.
Design sketches must be submitted to Rich Mix (visualarts@richmix.org.uk) as a jpg by:
•August 5 with the winning wall design on show from September to December2011.
DOWNLOAD THE ARTIST BRIEF AND TERMS & CONDITIONS
The project celebrates Rich Mix and Havana Club’s shared ethos of inspired ingenuity for creativity while nurturing new and emerging talent.
More information
•Rich Mix www.facebook.com/richmixlondone16la
•Havana Club www.facebook.com/HavanaClubUK
Media enquiries:
•Beth O’Connor, Rich Mix, beth.oconnor@richmix.org.uk, 07 508 741 276
•Krista Booker, Havana Club, krista@theneonhub.com, 0207 729 5129
About Remi/Rough
To make the innocent and beautiful dark, to find soul in stark, geometric swashes - somewhere beneath the acrylic, emulsion and spray paint grins Remi/Rough. South London born and bred (circa 1971) Remi Morgan has been breaking boundaries and messing up heads for the past 26 years. Transcending the traditional and somewhat idealised vision of a graffiti writer, the celebrated artist is passionate and unforgiving in his creative progression.
About Rich Mix
Located in the heart of East London, Rich Mix offers live music, film, dance, theatre, spoken word, education, and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. We are proud to be an organisation where all profits go back to support our education programme for young people, our community activities and to help us nurture new and emerging talent.
About Havana Club
Havana Club is the second largest international rum brand in Europe, and third largest worldwide. Key to Havana Club’s success is its authentic Cuban origin, and the recognised quality of its rums, all of which are aged, hence the use of the word “Añejo” – aged - on the bottles. Enjoy Havana Club responsibly.
About Pernod Ricard UK
Pernod Ricard UK is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, co-leader of the global wines and spirits industry. Globally, Pernod Ricard now represents 91 million cases of spirits and 25 million cases of wine, and owns 19 of the world’s top 100 brands. Pernod Ricard UK has identified the following key brands in the UK market: ABSOLUT, Campo Viejo, Chivas Regal, G.H. Mumm, Havana Club, Jacob’s Creek, Jameson, Malibu, Martell, Montana, Pernod, Perrier-Jouët and The Glenlivet. Pernod Ricard UK is a member of The Portman Group promoting responsible drinking
Don't miss the last Baila Londres of the summer!
We'll be turning up the heat with DJ Javier -
"la maquina de Cuba" is back at Baila Londres!
Plus Cuban Combination LIVE!
Saturday 23rd July
Head down to this great venue with friendly people, good vibes,
and true Cuban style party atmosphere where we'll be featuring
a splendid selection of salsa, timba, timbaton, and
some late night funky and Caribbean flavas to shake things up a bit.
Plus Rueda dance class with Nikola Medic
(Havana Londres dance school) - Rueda World Champion 2010
Having just moved to the UK, Nikola has started the 'Havana Londres' dance school
and is rapidly setting the London Cuban Salsa scene on fire!
On the dance floor you can't miss him! A talented dancer with exceptional musicality,
his ruedas are a fusion of everything: afro, son, rumba, reggaeton, hip hop,
crazy footwork, and above all, plenty of comedy!!! With his endless energy and infectious
personality, be prepared to laugh, sweat and take your rueda to a whole new level!
Don't miss his first class at Baila Londres!
9pm-10pm - All levels welcome
Doors open 8.30pm
�8 in advance - guest list registration online
�10 on the door
Both prices include dance class
At Charlie Wrights International Bar
45 Pitfield Street
London N1 6DA
5 minutes walk from Old Street Tube (Northern Line)
Exit 2 North Side, then turn right.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Carlos and Olwen
Cubacheche
**You have 5 days to take ADVANTAGE of the SPECIAL price.
£100 for the WEEK (25 classes, £4 a class)
if booked by FRIDAY 8th JULY! **
UCHENNA DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
Monday 1st to Friday 5th August
Time: 9:30-6pm
FIVE classes a day!
Venue: Studio 1, Bernie Grant Enterprise Building , Townhall Approach , N15 4RX .
Nearest tube Seven Sisters.
Classes:
Urban Contemporary (Vicki Igbokwe )
Ballet (Denzil Bailey)
House Dance (Carla Trim-Vamben)
Contemporary (Delene Gordon)
African Dance (Akosua Boakye)
Waacking (Karou Mendy)
Afro-Eclectic (Alesandra Seutin)
Vogue (D'relle Wickham)
AND you will learn COMPANY REP (Choreography) from Vicki Igbokwe .
The summer school will also form auditions for the professional company.
You will need to send a CV and photo when booking your place, if you want to audition.
You can sign up for the summer school and not audition.
PRICE
£100 if booked by Friday 8th July
£120 if booked by Sunday 24th July
£140 if booked W/C 25th July - 1st August
PLEASE FORWARD, THANK YOU.
--
Rachel Shehan
Administrator - Uchenna Dance
www.uchennadance.com
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Salsateca Dance School
This Week at The Cuban Moorgate:
Tuesday:
Cuban Style Salsa classes for all levels from 7 to 8.30pm and Club till late afterwards!
Wednesday:
Special dance show by Valentina & Claudio at 9.30pm
Classes all levels from 7pm.
Club till late with DJ Julian ''The Duke''
Saturday:
We are back at The Cuban!
Salsa lessons from 7 to 8pm & Bachata from 8 to 9pm
Club till 1am
Apologies for the change of venue from previous Saturday
www.salsateca.co.uk
078 9144 6256
admin@salsateca.co.uk
THE EARLY BIRDS ARE FLYING IN HIGH NUMBERS!
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ALREADY BOOKED THEIR BATUKE! 2011 PASS!
TO ALLOW AS MANY OF YOU AS POSSIBLE TO ENJOY THE BEST POSSIBLE RATE
KIZOMBA UK HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND THE EARLY BIRD RATE UNTIL SUNDAY 3rd JULY
FULL PASSES FROM £80 PER PERSON
!!UNTIL 3rd JULY!!
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BATUKE! is a unique opportunity to explore the culture of the Luso-African diaspora, its origins, its influences...
BATUKE! is...
1 Unique Event right in Central London
2 Days of inspiring Workshops & Entertainment
3 Party Nights in some of London's best venues
Last year was a sold out event:
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KIZOMBA UK EVENTS PLANNER:
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√ Every Thursday @ Zoo Bar, Top Kizomba Classes & Club
& London's only Afro-Caribbean night on Leicester Square!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-thursdays--zoo-bar.html
√ Every Saturday @ CUCCI CLUB
London top Kizomba club until 5 am every week!!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-saturdays--cucci.html
√ 'El Grande' @ CLUB COLOSSEUM
NEXT DATES - FRIDAY 15 JULY - FRIDAY 19 AUGUST
Voted UK's top Salsa and Kizomba night since 2009!!
http://www.kizombauk.com/-fridays--colosseum.html
√ STUDIO AFRO LATINO WORKSHOP @ OLD STREET
Kizomba, Semba, Passada,what's the difference?!
http://www.studioafrolatino.com/monthly-workshops.html
√ CARDIFF GRAND AFRICAN BALL
SATURDAY 30th JULY @ THISTLE PARC HOTEL
http://www.kizombauk.com/-kizomba-uk-tour-11.html
√ BATUKE! 2011 - September 9, 10 & 11
International Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival In The UK
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