Images of Black Women Film Festival – 2013
Images of Black Women (IBW) Film Festival has acted for nearly a decade as the only advocate for change in the representation of black women in film; presenting the global black experience with a focus on women experience and representation, offering alternative images of a figure still very much invisible, in front – as actresses – as well as...
‘We Plug Good Music’ presents….
‘One Mic UK’ will be kicking off the summer series of Live Music gigs to showcase the very best of new and emerging artists. Music lovers can enjoy the best live music in Hip-Hop, Soul, Folk and Pop with performances from D. Walker, Rax, Aina More, Ego Ella May, Adenike and Cameron Jay.The night promises an exceptional night of Good Live Music from some...
Watch rapper Pepstar live at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen on Oct 13
Pepstar will be live at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen on Sunday 13 October 2013. Starting from 7pm, Pepstar and his special guests will be delivering some of the best performances that UK rap has to offer.East London’s Pepstar is a young, emerging rapper and producer whose passion for music stemmed from when he began to play the piano...
Spirit Of London Awards 2012
The annual Spirit Of London Awards takes place on 10th December at London’s 02 Arena. The awards which is in its fourth year, has been dubbed the 'Community Oscars' celebrates and highlights positive young Londoners who have excelled in industries that include Community, Sport, Education, Media and Arts. The awards were set up by the Damiola Taylor Trust as a way...
Pardon My Blog | Red Cup District [Event]
WEDNESDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY @ XOYO, 32 – 37 Cowper Street, EC2A 4APPRICE: ONLINE EARLY BIRD TICKETS £5 // £7 ON THE DOOR ALL NIGHT DRESS LIKE YOU HAVE A JOB, PARTY LIKE YOU JUST GOT PAID! OVER 18’S - ID IS ESSENTIAL, SERIOUSLY. New year, more reasons to celebrate! 2014 is the year of giving and the team at Pardon My Blog are doing just that, obvz!...
Wiley And Charlie Brown Join Jessie J, JLS And Others For AllStarz Summer Party
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The Toddla T Sound with special guests confirmed for Converse Gigs 5th December
The Toddla T Sound with special guests Shola Ama, Serocee & DRS, Roses Gabor and DJ set from Raf Daddy (The 2 Bears) confirmed for Converse Gigs @ 100 Club on Wednesday 5th DecemberA widely respected DJ and producer, Tom Bell (AKA Toddla T) has officially released his brand new concept bridging the gap between his infamous DJ sets...
We Are Big Chill House Presents Day Of The Dead @BigChillHouse
Come celebrate the Mexican holiday Day Of The Dead with us!In case you didn't know, Day Of The Dead is a Mexican holiday where the death of ancestors is celebrated. People visit graveyards to be with the souls of the departed, and they also create private altars with the preferred food and drink of their ancestors.Plus on the night...
Choice FM Music Potential event inspires hundreds…
Wembley Arena was descended upon yesterday, by hundreds of 16-25 year olds who took part in workshops and attended seminars to gain some insight as to how to make it in the music industry - led by Wretch 32. A panel of industry professionals, hosted by vibrant Choice FM presenter Kojo, took part in a Q&A session with the youngsters and used their own experiences to...
Moonlight – performing “Calling All Girls”
Last Saturday, UK rapper Moonlight got the girls going crazy with his performance of "Calling All Girls" at Under 18's event at IF Bar, Ilford.After the show, Moonlight met some fans to sign autographs and pose for pictures. Check it out in the video below!http://www.youtube.com/v/FNPwU7ogNMM?fs=1&hl=en_GB&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6Moonlight is picking up a fast growing fan base and a huge female following and...
Music Is My Drug – Open Mic Special
We are looking for singer/songwriters and rappers to take part in 'Open Mic'. -Each act gets 1 min to show off there talents, the 3 piece band freestyle around each performer.- No backing tracks.- 2 round will see the best 5 get a whole song to perform.- The winner gets a full 4 song performance slot at the next show.-...
The Best Place To Ring In The New Year: Trevor Nelson At Area, Vauxhall
If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate this New Year’s Eve, join Trevor Nelson at the Vauxhall Nightspot Area to kick-start 2013 with a bang.The renowned DJ and presenter will be headlining the event and spinning the best in commercial and urban music in the club’s main room, in what will guarantee to get you two-stepping across the dance floor...
Commercial sense: teaching artists how to make money from business
Budding artists artists that produce niche music like folk, jazz, bhangra, gospel, and grime are being given the opportunity to find out how to make money from their art in the UK, Europe and the US at the first ever Commercial Sense Project.This three day conference takes place from 14-16 April at the University of East London: Docklands Campus,...
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Battle of the sexes
This is a all out variety show battle Ladies control the first half, men control the second half. Who will steal the night.Repping team Venus Felicity Ethnic Glenda Jaxon Kayleigh Loudmouth Lewis Live PA by Princess Nyah DJ Lady ST + BlondyRepping team Mars Kane Brown Funmbi Mr Cee Live PA by Stylo G DJ'S Big Business.Plus a ladies vs men dance off. Dutty wine vs Passa Passa. Jerk...
Review: Lovebox
Lovebox celebrated its tenth anniversary in brilliant style. A killer line-up that included names like Rita Ora, Delilah, Stooshe and Maverick Sabre to the older crowd’s favourites like Grace Jones (mercurially off the wall), Chaka Khan and Niles Rodgers- all the performers went in and gave lavish performances.Maverick Sabre showed that he is definitely awaiting a long career in...
Afrobeats superstar 2Face Idibia will be live at Kentish Town Forum
Award winning Afrobeats superstar 2Face Idibia will be live at Kentish Town Forum on Saturday 3rd May 2014. As one of Africa’s most successful stars, The MTV Europe, World music, BET & MOBO Award winner 2Face Idibia is poised to rock the stage for one night whilst promoting his 6th studio album "The Ascension" and will be supported on stage...
Rise Against Racism
The epic UpRise Anti-Racism Festival is back this year and the Flavour Team cannot wait to be part of the free London based end-of-summer festival.The event will begin in the community of Dalston, Hackney, on Sunday September 25 from 12 – 8pm. There will be 14 events located in interesting and unusual locations across East London to celebrate the...
Be Inspired Music and Media Event
You are invited to come down from 1pm to see what they are up to, meet the tutors, and find out more about how to apply to these courses.From 2pm, LeSoCo Be Inspired will be presenting the first of a series of inspirational seminars for new and current students of LeSoCo.The first event will focus on Music and Media,...
Nominations announced for Limelight, East London’s Oscars
The films nominated for Limelight Film and Arts Awards 2011 have now been officially revealed. The 2011 round of the annual short film competition saw the highest submissions to date, with high quality standards of films.Nominees have been invited to attend a red carpet Oscar style awards ceremony attended by hundreds of film makers and personalities from the...
Review: Talib Kweli at HMV Forum
Talib Kweli came to London on Tuesday 20th March 2012 to HMV Forum for his first gig of his UK tour. With some new songs out from the legend, and the album ‘Prisoner of Conscious,’ on the way, anticipation was high as Flavour's Shireen Fenner headed down there.Mic Righteous the young UK rapper opened for Talib, performing tracks off...
Get your tickets for New Skool Rules 2013
The third annual New Skool Rules music conference will take place from April 5-7, in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, in 2013.The bi-annual music conference hosts dozens of music industry professionals, from over 31 countries around the world.The internationally renowned New Skool Rules conference features three days of networking, workshops, master classes, panels and showcases. Last year,...
Afridiziak Gifts and Occasions Winter Fair 2012
A unique shopping event that brings together exhibitors offering affordable cultural gifts you won't find on the shelves of local high street shops or department stores. Treat yourself and pick up something special for your loved ones too – your day includes:• Retailers selling culturally inspired gifts for men, women and children including hair and beauty products, books, toys, educational...
Maverick Sabre at Love Dough
Maverick Sabre is without doubt one of the most distinctive and talented vocalist coming from the UK right now and so it’s great to see that this Friday Maverick gives old and new fans the chance to check him out.Maverick Sabre-I Need (2012)Also on the bill is the up and coming Tom Prior who is really setting things alight...
Red and Meth (Fresh Island festival 2014)
If you love real Hip Hop, sunshine and beautiful people, you will love this festival! With Red (Redman) and Meth (Methodman) first of the headlining artists to be confirmed, do not miss your opportunity to grab your tickets now.The 2014 event will take place from July 23rd - 25th on Croatia's party beach, Zrce. Previous headline acts to take the...
Mzinos Wonderful World of Talent presents a Black History Month Special
This unique talent showcase sees the finalists who made it through from their auditions - which were held in May this year - performing live at Great Hall, (Goldsmiths University) on Saturday 20th October 2012. Twelve finalists will be judged but there can only be one winner:Judges • Sharon Blaxtalions: Artist Management,her amazing investments and turn around in Numerous artists such...
Tanya Lacey Announces Debut London Headline Show
Tanya Lacey has announced her very first UK headline show at London's Hoxton Bar and Kitchen on April 29. When Tinchy Stryder featured the Bristol-born singer-songwriter on his second album ‘Catch 22’, the powerhouse songstress started to make a name for herself, but a year later after featuring on Loick Essien’s hit single, ‘How We Roll,’ Tanya virtually went...
Stars show support for Alicia Keys’ Keep A Child Alive Black Ball London 2011
Tinie Tempah, Paloma Faith, Naomi Harris and Jesse Metcalfe were just a few of the stars that showed their support last night at Alicia Keys' prestigious Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. The annual fundraiser took place at The Roundhouse, Camden in aid of raising awareness and money for victims of HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.Flavour Magazine attended the...
Stars to grace BEFFTA Awards 2010
The second annual prestigious (Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts) BEFFTA awards is set to take place in the Black History Month at Central Hall Westminster, London, on 30th October with a host of African, Caribbean and Asian personalities within entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts in attendance.The glamorous and black tie unique award ceremony that celebrates the...
Britain’s Next Top Model Live at ExCel
The ultimate weekend shopping extravaganza comes to London for the first time Ever – Britain’s Next Top Model Live is here from 22nd – 24th October 2010.Based on the hugely successful international reality TV show - presented by international supermodel Elle McPherson - Britain’s Next Top Model Live is set to be London’s biggest fashion and Beauty...