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Project: Welcome To Harlesbridge, a £Free
inter-generational activity - the young, adults, and
stakeholders are welcome Date: Friday September 24, 6-9pm Where: Tavistock Hall, 25 High St, Harlesden,
London NW10 (next to the KFC). Willesden Junction is the nearest tube/BR
station. The Jubilee Clock bus stop is served by buses 18, 187, 206,
226, 260, 266 'Voice From Afar' book launch/signing by Mr KB Asante:
6-6.45pm
 You are cordially invited to the book signing & launch of
former Ghanaian diplomat and education secretary Mr KB Asante's
'Voice From Afar' (culled from ten years of the influential,
eponymous column in Ghana's 'Daily Graphic' newspaper). The articles,
now prefaced with annotations, cover a wide range of subjects. From
politics, culture, local and international history, personal
reminiscences, advice on land issues and proper use of English,
plus references to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, with whom Mr
Asante had a close working relationship for many years. Although aged 80 years
young and 'officially retired', Mr Asante is a polymath with a still
active professional career spanning 60 years. He's been a senior
maths teacher at Achimota Secondary School; an executive of numerous
offices, including principal secretary of the African Affairs
Secretariat at President Nkrumah's Accra office, head of administration at
the OAU in Addis Ababa; permanent representative to the UN
office in Geneva; president of UNCTAD; ambassador to countries including
Switzerland, Belgium, and the high commissioner to the UK; general
secretary of the Social Democratic Party; journalist; consultant; Synod
member; and president of the Ga Dangme Council. Copies of the book will be on sale at £10 each (if stocks
run out, p&p will not be charged on pre-paid orders on the day). You are respectfully requested to stay for the 7-9pm
programme. Light refreshments will be provided. 'The Power Behind The Music' audio-visual presentation by
Steve Campbell. 7-9pm
Steve Campbell, a well-known record
producer and remixer, uses visuals and audio to reveal some of the dark,
questionable, and at times satanic, influences on some popular musicians
and their music. Are we aware of some of the hidden messages in some of
today's hit songs? This and more will be revealed in the powerful
audio-visual presentation. If you are a music fan or a parent, you need
to see this presentation! It will conclude with a question
& answer session. PA by The Good Samaritan Music Project. 020 8450 5987, info@btwsc.com,
www.btwsc.com, editor@britishblackmusic.com
BTWSC
MUSIC BUSINESS COURSES
Aged 16-19 and interested in learning about the music
business? Why not join BTWSC’s music business overview class in
East London on Mondays, 4-7pm. £Free @ The Arc, 334-340 Romford Road,
Forest Gate, London E7 (behind the Gulf petrol station) or else you can
enrol for the same course starting in Harrow (North London) in October,
11am-2pm one day a week. Contact: Ms Serwah, 020 8450 5987 or info@btwsc.com,
www.btwsc.com A BTWSC and BBM/BMC initiative |
BLACK
MUSIC RECORDS & AFRICAN CRAFTS FAIR IV
Saturday
October 30, 12noon-6pm. £Free. Tavistock Hall, 25 Hgh Street,
Harlesden, NW10 (by KFC). Now includes open mic sessions for conscious
artists and poets, and organisations with something to say to the
community.
MUSICAL
REVELATIONS AT HARLESBRIDGE
After
the success of the first Welcome To Harlesbridge session last month,
when around one hundred people attended the ‘Bang! Bang! In Da
Manor’ film show and discussion with a panel consisting of Minister
Hilary Muhammad, Twilight Bey, and Slim Dutty, and PAs
by the likes of Mecca2Medina, Tuggstar, Nolan, Shereen-Crystal,
and Watchman, look out for this month’s session: Record
producer/remixer Steve Anthony Campbell’s ‘The Power Behind
The Music’, a powerful audio-visual revelation of some of the dark
tales behind some of the songs and artists we think we know so well!
£free. No need to book, but it’s advisable to arrive early (yes, we started late last month, but we’ve learnt our lesson - believe!). Session will be preceded by a book signing/launch by Ghanaian writer/politician KB Asante. Sole PA by south London’s The Good Samaritan Project, which features former 57th Dynasty’s Paradise. 020 8450 5987, editor@britishblackmusic.com, www.bbm-on.net. . Scroll down for more listings. For MOBO gay 'outing' of reggae nominees |
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SCREEN NATION TODAY!
SCREEN NATION AWARDS 2004 is today - Wednesday Sept. 8, 8.30pm-4am at Cirque, Hippodrome, Leicester Square, London W1. Info line: 020 7243 9849.Described as the ‘UK black Oscar’, if you want to be in with the movie stars and the beautiful people, that’s the place to be. Award organiser wants BMC subscribers to know that though the awards are quite open – American star Danny Glover is this year’s outstanding contribution award recipient - when it comes to musical performers, he has always had an exclusively British policy. So expect to see the impressive soul/R&B singer-songwriter Rhian Benson and classico-tipped singer Tony Henry perform at the awards ceremony, whilst Don-e, Omar and others perform at the after-party, where Mistri and Dave VJ will man the decks. PAs include Teri Walker, Hinda Hicks, Carl Macintosh (Loose Ends), Kele Le Roc, Audley (Fame Academy), Rick Clarke, etc! Award ceremony and VIP after-show party: £110, after-show party: £39.50. Ticketmania 0870 6000 888, www.ticketmania.co.uk. MTV Base will cover it for broadcast on Sept. 25, from 9pm. ONGOING CITY MUSIC Ongoing until Sept. 10 is a multi-media celebration of London’s cultural talent. City Showcase activities are taking place in various locations around central London. It consists of mostly free music performances and fashion shows, plus some useful surgeries with music lawyers, accountants, promoters, etc. Just hit this hotlink for the listings: www.cityshowcase.co.uk/index.php?section=EventDetail&EventID=ZF28Pyk75p MORE MOVIE SCREEN BUSINESS BFM International Film Festival 2004 celebrates six years of screening ground-breaking Independent, black films in the UK. Blue Dolphin Production’s ‘One Love’ will open the festival on Sept. 10. The Don Letts-directed film stars reggae musician Ky-mani Marley. Features include the DMX-starrer ‘Never Die Alone’If you are into cinema, then this festival, which covers features, shorts and documentaries, plus seminars on alternative distribution, low budget film-making, and a BBC drama workshop is a must attend event. The festival venues are The Other Cinema and the Prince Charles Cinema in central London. Seminars will be held at ITV and the BBC. The UK Short Film Awards takes place on Sept. 16. festival@bfmmedia.com, programmes@bfmmedia.com, www.bfmmedia.com. MUSICAL REVELATIONS AT HARLESBRIDGE After the success of the first Welcome To Harlesbridge session last month, when around one hundred people attended the ‘Bang! Bang! In Da Manor’ film show and discussion with a panel consisting of Minister Hilary Muhammad, Twilight Bey, and Slim Dutty, and PAs by the likes of Mecca2Medina, Tuggstar, Nolan, Shereen-Crystal, Watchman, look out for this month’s session: Record producer/remixer Steve Anthony Campbell’s ‘The Power Behind The Music’, a powerful audio-visual revelation of some of the dark tales behind some of the songs and artists we think we know so well! £free. No need to book, but it’s advisable to arrive early (yes, we started late last month, but we’ve learnt our lesson!). It will be preceded by a book signing/launch by Ghanaian writer/politician KB Asante. Sole PA by south London’s The Good Samaritan Project, which features former 57th Dynasty’s Paradise. 020 8450 5987, editor@britishblackmusic.com, www.bbm-on.net. . What To DO ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12 2004 Brent against guns and violence: Peace March. The march will start at 10am from William IV pub, Harrow Road, Kensal Green, London NW10 from 10am and move down to Stonebridge Park, where there will be rally featuring various artists and groups, speakers, foods and entertainment for all the family. The March is in memory of those of who lost their lives as a result of gun crime or violence and it’s a show of community strength and unity. 07932 795 787. Please note: BMC’s free Welcome To Harlesbridge (WTH) initiative supports this march. Tavistock Hall, 25 High Street, Harlesden, where WTH sessions take place is on the route, so look out for it, in case you may want to attend the next session: Steve Anthony Campbell’s powerful, revelation of the dark side of popular music and artists - ‘The Power Behind The Music’, on Friday Sept. 24, 6-9pm). AFRICAN CARIBBEAN TRADE AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE has several bases covered: business & community sector conference; youth seminar with delegates from BMC, BMG, BTWSC, and Kickin Music’s Peter Harris; international cuisine sampling, live music, hair, beauty & fashion show; and trade exhibitions. 12noon-6.30pm. East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Nottingham NG7. 0115 875 8846. "PLASA is recognised by the industry, as being the world’s most established professional technology trade event for the entertainment and installation industries. It’s the premier international platform for the launch and demonstration of lighting, audio, AV, stage engineering and special effects." Sept. 12-15, 12 is the DJ Day. It starts at 10am – so get there then in order to get your hands and ears around the latests in DJ and music technology. Also check out the Gemini DJ competition (0870 870 0880). Earls Court, Warwick Road, London SW5. 020 7370 8208/0870 429 4472, info@plasashow.com, www.plasashow.com. PRS IS OPEN Public performance royalty collection organisation PRS has an Open Session on Sept. 16, from 6.45pm. Hear updates about PRS’s current developments, how it collects and distributes its income, and ask all thodse burning questions. 4 Hamilton Place, Hyde Park, London W1. 020 7306 4792, colin.clark@mcprs-prs-alliance.co.uk URBAN ROCKS? The ROC URBAN MUSIC SEMINAR takes place Sept. 18-19 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1. As usual it’s free courtesy of sponsorship from Damon Dash and his Roc-A-Fella business. He will also be on hand to spread his wisdom. UMS provides a great network opportunity, and for those that need info on the industry, there are several seminars plus masterclasses too. 090 6287 2877 (60p/min), 0207 388 9886, info@urbanmusicseminar.co.uk, www.urbanmusicseminar.com. MOBO OUTING? MOBO Awards 2004 takes place Sept. 30 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Expect it to be all over BBC1 TV, BBC Radio 1, and BBC 1Xtra. But will it be in the news because of the music, or because of gay activists Outrage!’s campaign to have certain reggae nominees pulled off the awards? www.mobo.net. STOP PRESS: Outrage! have succeeded in getting MOBO to knock off Vybz Kartel and Elephant Man from the reggae nominations for supposedly being homophobic artists. Expect our response in our next newsletter. In the meantime, here's something to think about: Since MOBO hasn't sidelined artists that call black people nigger, and our mothers and sisters whores (hos) and bitches, does that mean that's alright?. Do concerned black people need to start lobbying and taking direct action, like the gays,? It's not a rhetorical question - your feedback's appreciated: editor@britishblackmusic.com.
Rodigan’s Reggae Sept. 29, 10pm-2am
guests: Saxon Sound with Musclehead and Trevor Sax. Mass, St Matthews
Church, Brixton Hill, London SW2. £5/7. www.rodigan.com. DOCTOR DOCTORMemorial for the late Ugandan nutrition expert Professor Ssali is on Saturday September 25, 2-10pm. Archbishop Michael Technical College, Farmers Road, Camberwell, London SE (Oval/Elephant & Castle). For more on the good doctor: www.Mariandina.com.
Sept. 8 2004 |