Events
Soul singer Conya Doss
As unique as her name sounds, her style of music is very much the same. Conya brings a wonderfully refreshing gentle yet skilled mix of indie jazz and neo-soul to the music scene, in such a commendable pleasant and inspiring way that it is hard to pigeonhole her into one specific music genre. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio,...
Kasha wins the opportunity to perform live at New Skool Rules
Talented UK rapper Kasha was voted the winner in an online pole by fans and Flavour readers to win a trip to Rotterdam and perform in from of the music industry elite from around the world at New Skool Rules in Rotterdam.Out of hundreds of entries Kasha was chosen for the final 7 where he was up against talented...
Celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Month with Inspirational YOU at London South Bank University
Inspirational YOU, in partnership with London South Bank University, is organising a celebratory event to mark 100 years of International Women’s Day. The event will take place at London South Bank University on Saturday 26 March 2011. The half day event at LSBU will offer an exciting and unique opportunity for participants to be coached by some of Britain’s top...
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,...
London Fashion Show celebrates up-and-coming fashion designers while raising money for Macmillan
To honour London Fashion Week and up-and-coming designers from all around the world, Goat Girl Events is holding a fashion show called Obscure Prowess on Thursday 10th March, at Parker McMillan, Moorgate, London. It will exhibit fashion from up-and-coming designers. The event will be holding a raffle in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets are...
Win tickets to Rock the Belles 25.03.11 with live performances by Eliza Doolittle & Wah Nails
Rock the Belles brings together the hottest female DJs, bands, designers and creatives for a genre-defying monthly celebration of the girls who are making their mark on the music industry.Rock The Belles has gained some incredible press over past months and March promises to be no different with Eliza Doolittle on the decks, free fabulous nail art courtesy of...
Review: Jason Derulo & Shontelle @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Pop, R&B sensation Jason Derulo rounded off his UK tour at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday 1st March. The venue was full to the brim with hoards of excited, screaming teenage girls and the odd few guys who looked as if they had been dragged along by their girlfriends. He was supported by Bajan singer Shontelle, who performed...
RnB singer Trey Songz speaks to the youth of London
US rnb superstar Trey Songz took a break from his tour with Neyo to attend an event hosted by BET International as part of their ‘Global Good’ campaign and the Damilola Taylor trust. The star studded event included guest speaker, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and a Q and A session with singer/songwriter Trey Songz with the youth...
Sleek presents Flavour Live backs UK Girl Fight mix CD
Baby Blue, Ayo from Channel 4s ‘The Family’, Angel, Daddy’ s Girls, Jasmia Robinson, Kasha, Effie and DéMandé set to perform at SLEEK PRESENTS FLAVOUR LIVE! Which will be hosted by entertainer Lateef Lovejoy.To kick off the first Flavour Live of 2011 we are supporting the official launch party of UK Girl Fight – an exciting mix CD produced...
World Comedy Clash 2011, March 13
Big Live presents the World Comedy Clash 2011. 9 nations, 3 rounds, 1 winner. Who will be crowned the funniest nation? Taking place on 13th March, at The Camden Centre, Euston Road, WC1H 9JE (Opp St Pancras/ Kings Cross Station). This event is garanteed to make you LAUGH OUT LOUD.http://www.youtube.com/v/NL4d039vZsMOther comedians on the night include:Quincy, Barbados Kane brown, Jamaica Special P,...
Win tickets to UK’s biggest dance show Move It!
The UK’s biggest dance event MOVE IT is set to flip, waltz, pop and rock its way back to London between 10th and 13th March 2011. Taking place at Olympia and now in its 6th year.Featuring live performances, dance classes, top exhibitors, freestyle stages, competitions, masterclasses, auditions and interviews there’s something for everyone and this year’s show has been...
NEYO ENLISTS GRAMMY NOMINATED TREY SONGZ & CHIPMUNK for an all-star line up
RnB superstar Neyo, has added Grammy nominated singer Trey Songz and the UK's very on chart topping champion Chipmunk to the bill for his forthcoming UK arena tour.Kicking off on Tuesday 22 February at the Glasgow SECC, this tour comes hot on the heels of singer-songwriter Ne-Yo's forth studio album, Trey Songz just finishing the OMG tour with Usher...
Win tickets to see unmissable Ne-Yo and Trey Songz in UK Tour
The UK’s hottest rapper makes a long awaited return. Chart topping sensation Chipmunk and Trey Songz will join Ne-Yo on his UK tour this February/March. Fans will get to see the double MOBO Award winner special guest with US R&B sensation Trey Songz making these shows truly unmissable and you could be in with a chance of winning tickets...
Win a pair of tickets to the ultimate r&b show
This Valentine's Flavour Magazine has teamed up with leading club promoter Queen of Soul to offer music lovers the chance to tickets to the Ultimate 90's R&B concert at London's première venue – the indigO2 at the 02.Promising a night of classic R&B from a time when music really mattered, the sizzling-hot show will feature smooth vocal group Silk...
BBC Radio 1 Festive Festival 2010
On Monday 20 December 2010, the BBC Radio 1 Festive Festival took place in the BBC's legendary Maida Vale studios, starring Katy B, Wretch 32, Bullet for my Valentine and more.The night included live performances from some of the brightest acts of 2010, and to get in the festive mood for Christmas and the New Year the show...
Flavour at American InterContinental University London Fashion Show
Watching a fashion show is a bit like falling in love. There’s a mixture of curiosity, anticipation, butterflies and lust when beautiful clothes sail down the catwalk. And the thrill is all the more intense when watching graduate fashion shows.Fledgling designers are taking their first steps towards fashion greatness! Flavour headed down to the American InterContinental University Fashion Show...
Henca Maduro: founder of New Skool Rules
Henca Maduro is the founder of New Skool Rules the world’s largest international Hip Hop and RnB conference with 3 days worth of panels, showcases, workshops and master classes, parties, auditions, speed date sessions and much more. She states: ‘New Skool Rules is the platform for music industry professionals, but also for talent to exchange knowledge, create new networks...
Comedian Kojo: “Missy Elliot came to the side of the stage and was like – who the hell is this guy?”
Kojo's CV is a bit like that superb new high street store you discover while walking down the road – unpredictable, electrifying and full of some fascinating gears. The London-born Ghanaian entertainer first emerged as one of the biggest talents on the UK black comedy circuit after performing his first complete sell out show (The Truth Hurts) in 2005....
Top Model of Colour crowns its winners for 2010
On Saturday 27th November the Top Model of Colour (TMC) 2010 Grand Finale event was held at Porchester Hall in West London.Top Model of Colour (TMC) is a modelling competition with a difference. It’s been going strong for 5 years and takes competitors from black, mixed, Hispanic and other ethnic minorities who are typically under represented in the...
Win the chance to fly out to Netherlands by entering a publishing competition
AllHipHop.com, the most widely read Hip Hop entity in the world has joined forces with New Skool Rules, towards an international publishing competition. The winner gets flown out to the Netherlands to attend the New Skool Rules conference in April 2011 - the largest international urban music conference in the world along with a 1500 euro advance!Over the past...
Win tickets to Electronica NYE @ Gatecrasher Birmingham
Flavour are giving away six tickets to a new year's eve party not to miss with the hottest names in electronic music right now - Mark Ronson, Annie Mac, Sidney Samson, Hed Kandi and Jaymo and Andy George will be making their Gatecrasher Birmingham debut on the dawn of a new decade and the biggest night of the year!This...
Red Bull BPM Launch: free party in Shoreditch
On Wednesday 1st December, Red Bull proudly introduces Red Bull BPM to the UK, with a free show for you music lovers. The application that enables any music lover to dj will be hosting one of the biggest parties of the month. Kicking off at 8pm at East Village, Shoreditch, don't miss this opportunity to join RedBull to check...
Capital FM brings Jingle Bell Ball to O2
London's No.1 hit music station 95.8 Capital FM is once more taking over the O2 Arena to bring you the Jingle Bell Ball with the biggest artists performing the biggest tracks.Kylie Minogue, The Black Eyed Peas, Labrinth, JLS and many other massive acts will be performing their hits. Tickets for the two shows sold out in under one hour...
2010 Soul Train Awards
It's interesting as I begin writing this recap of this year's Soul Train Awards, because prior to the actual performances of the evening, on the big screen hovering over the stage, was playing vintage rare footage from the early 70s of Soul Train episodes with legendary host Don Cornelius interviewing a number of also legendary performers including James...
Win tickets to YolanDa Brown concert
Flavour are giving away two tickets to see YolanDa Brown live in concert in the IndigO2 on 19th November, in what will undoubtedly be a milestone concert. Brown will be accompanied by her full Live Band, Backing Vocalists and very Special Guests.Double MOBO Award Winner, saxophonist YolanDa Brown is widely regarded as the emerging “voice” of mainstream...
Win tickets to Good Times with Kojo
Flavour have two tickets up for grabs to see Kojo, dubbed ‘The Fresh Prince of Hackney’, make his Soho debut live on Thursday 16th December.The star of MTV Base Young Gods of Comedy is fast becoming one of the biggest talents to come out of the black comedy circuit.Recently seen on Channel 4′s The 5 O’Clock...
Neetu Sahota crowned Miss Flavour 2010
Ain’t no competition like a Flavour Magazine competition and last week proved that. Bottles were popping, champagne was flowing and people were feeling the vibe at last Wednesday’s 4th annual Miss Flavour competition which took place at Café de Paris.A host of some of the hottest girls in the UK were all vying for the crown but there could...
Win tickets to Flavour Live @ Cargo Nov 16th
This will be our last Sleek presents Flavour Live in 2010 and we will return in February 2011. But to end the year we are moving to Cargo with a live band and performances from Egypt, Miss Frank, Anastacia, Mr Midas, Snakeyman, Ashleigh Ashleigh, Sam Garrett, 2 Badda and Addictive. For your chance to win a ticket...
Win tickets to the Spirit of London Awards featuring Labrinth, Flawless, Bashy & more!W
Win tickets to The Spirit of London Awards where you will see young Londoners win awards for their services to the community and see performances by amazing UK music talent. (See below to find out how to enter)The Mayor of London and a host of other eclectic judges will determine the winners of the Spirit of London awards held...
Enter The Battle
The IndigO2 will be set for action like never before as four giants of the urban entertainment world collide, live on stage! Streetdance vs Extreme Martial Arts vs Breakdance vs Tricking... Its time to Enter The Battle!On 28th November 2010 the IndigO2 (O2 Arena, London) will play host to over 2000 spectators and the worlds top extreme performers in...