Fan Culture – Documentary
Posted: 05/11/2012 Filed under: Documentary, Film, PR | Tags: Amplify, Fan Culture Leave a comment »A nice little documentary that recently caught my eye.
‘A short film exploring the changes in fan culture in the digital age – the shift in power – and the growing importance of fans.
Featuring expert opinion and insight from academics, marketeers and the fans themselves, this documentary looks at how a brand can identify their fans and, more importantly, harness their passion.’
For the full 27.30 mins Fan Culture
Strength in Numbers – Mountain Bike Film
Posted: 05/10/2012 Filed under: Documentary, Film, Sport | Tags: Anthill, Mountain Bike, Strength in Numbers Leave a comment »I’m going to watch the UK premier of this film on Tue 15th May. It looks AMAZING, if you’re into Mountain Biking that is…
‘Strength in Numbers is a rally call to connect all mountain bikers, regardless of location or language or discipline. The film captures a true way of life, from the world’s best pros to those who are just learning to love the sport. Shot over two years in some of mountain biking’s most iconic locations, Anthill’s signature style combines compelling stories with core action to create a shared experience that unites all riders.!
www.anthillfilms.com/strengthinnumbers
TT – Closer to the Edge – Documentary
Posted: 05/03/2012 Filed under: Documentary, Film, Sport | Tags: Closer to the edge, Guy Martin, Motorcycle, TT Leave a comment »As documentaries go, this is one of the best I’ve ever seen. It follows riders at the 2010 TT motorcycle race in the Isle of Man, but, you don’t have to be into motorcycle racing to enjoy it.
The main character is the loveable, eccentric, enigmatic Guy Martin who captivates the audience with such lines as – “Some lads going the pub, some lads like shagging, I don’t mind it, but I’m not into it, different things make different people happy…”
This film will bring a smile to anyones face!
‘By vividly recounting the TT’s legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man’s unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary will discover why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world’s most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It’s also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win. The vision of top commercials director Richard de Aragues.’
Run Dem Crew
Posted: 04/26/2012 Filed under: Sport | Tags: Charlie Dark, Nike 1948, Run Dem Crew, Running Leave a comment »Run Dem Crew is a running club with a difference, firstly they don’t classify themselves as a running club, they call themselves “a family and a community who run hard, run fast and run strong”.
‘Formed in the winter of 2007 by DJ, poet and writer Charlie Dark, as an alternative to traditional stuffy running clubs, Run Dem Crew is committed to change and the upliftment of the next generation. RDC works closely with young people across London providing mentoring and advice along with the opportunity to explore London in a safe, unique, positive and supportive environment. As well as exploring the streets of London the Run Dem Crew also celebrates the diverse urban environment that surrounds the Nike 1948 space with post run workshops, films and talks.
Be you a marathon veteran or taking your first steps towards your first race, the Run Dem Crew caters for runners of all abilities with runs split into five groups according to fitness and pace.’
I used to run with Run Dem Crew a few years back when I was training for the Brighton Marathon, it’s a great way to feel apart of something and be encouraged to push yourself and to run that little bit faster / harder, when I was there the top group was the Cheetah’s, they have now added another group, the Elite’s, I think it’s time for my return, especially as I’m doing the Brighton Marathon in 2013 and I’m aiming for sub 3.30 hrs!
Topman General Store
Posted: 04/25/2012 Filed under: Brand, Fashion, Shop | Tags: Topman, Topman General Store Leave a comment »The best things about Topman’s General Store is that you’d never know it was Topman!
Topman have just opended their second instalment in Covent Garden, their first was in Shoreditch opposite Spiterfield market.
The General Store features a tight edit of the best Topman clothes, displaying them in a quirky ‘indpendent’ shop style and with minimal branding. They also stock a collection of photography books, vintage furniture and a few bits and pieces from other carefully chosen brands such as Levi’s Vintage, John Smedley, Pendleton, Percival and Burlington.
The best bit is that the clothes as so well displayed and the surrounding so familiar, that the clothes seems to be expensive, but on closer investigation they are Topman prices, so you feel like you’re getting a bargain!
The concept has been curated by Topman’s Gordon Richardson and B Store’s Matthew Murphy, and as stock rotation is constant the shop always has something new to offer, so get down and grab yourself a bargain!
Topman General Store
36-38 Earlham Street
London WC2H 9LA
UK
Design a charity poster for Bestival
Posted: 04/22/2012 Filed under: Art, Design, Festival, Illustration, Music | Tags: Competition, Creative Review Leave a comment »Bestival and Creative Review have hooked up to bring you a competition to design a poster for one of it’s headline acts for 2012, the poster will then be sold for charity at the event. Acts include Stevie Wonder, New Order, The xx, Sigor Rós, Bat for Lashes, Justice, Orbital, Gallows, De La Soul, The Horrors and Roots Manuva.
‘Each year Bestival and Screenadelica stage a show of screenprinted gig posters by UK and Irish illustrators and designers at the music festival. The winning design, as chosen by a panel of Bestival head honcho Rob da Bank, Creative Review editor Patrick Burgoyne, Bestival programme editor Sean Bidder from Fact Magazine and the good folk from Screenadelica.’
Further details.
Share a Coke – Campaign
Posted: 04/22/2012 Filed under: Ad, Brand | Tags: Australia, Coke Leave a comment »A nice little personalised campaign from Coke in Australia.
‘Despite healthy brand tracking data, 50% of teens and young adults hadn’t even enjoyed a ‘Coca-Cola’ in the previous month alone. They had to increase product consumption amongst the masses while targeting 24 year-olds, and get people talking about ‘Coke’ again.
So after 125 years of putting the same name on every bottle of ‘Coke’, they tried something new. They printed the 150 most popular Australian names on ‘Coke’ bottles, invited Australians to ‘Share a Coke’ with one another, and once more became part of people coming together with the best conversation starter of all – a first name.’
Record Store Day
Posted: 04/21/2012 Filed under: Music, Record Label, Shop | Tags: Honest Jons, Phonica, Piccadilly Records, Record Store Day, Rough Trade, Soul and Dance Music Exchange, Sounds of the Universe Leave a comment »Today is record store day, so go out and support your local independent record shop!
Record Store Day came into being in 2007 when over 700 independent stores in the USA came together to celebrate their unique culture. The UK followed suit and 2012 will see the fifth celebration of the UK’s unique independent sector. This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances. Festivities include performances, meet & greets with artists, DJ’s, in store quizzes and many other events.
Here’s a list of my top five record shops in London.
Phonica – Poland Street, Soho
Honest Jons Portobella Road, Ladbroke Groove,
Soul and Dance music exchange Nottinghill
Rough Trade East – Brick Lane
Sounds of the Universe – Broadwick Street, Soho
My all time favourite record shop is Piccadilly Records in Manchester.
Propellerhead’s Figure Music App
Posted: 04/20/2012 Filed under: App, Brand, DJ, Music, Technology | Tags: Figure, Propellerhead Leave a comment »Propellerhead, the guys behind Reason the music making / production software have come up with this great new app that lets you make music on the move.
Figure lets you combine drums, bass synth and lead synth together in a simple, blocky interface that looks fantastic on an iPhone screen or even when blown up on the new iPad’s Retina Display.
It’s stylishly designed, easy to use and you’ll have a tune pumping out in minutes, great for beginners and there are more indepth features for the more advanced and at only 69p it’s a bargain.
London Original Print Fair
Posted: 04/19/2012 Filed under: Art, Exhibition, Gallery | Tags: Andy Warhol, Original Print Fair, Royal Academy of Arts 1 Comment »Opening today at the Royal Academy of Arts in London is the Original Print Fair.
‘The London Original Print Fair is the longest-running specialist print fair in the world and the 27th fair will have 51 exhibitors and will have dealers, print workshops and publishers from America, France, Germany and Ireland as well as Britain.
Works on sale range from as little as £100 to over £100,000, from engravings by Durer and etchings by Rembrandt, to the works of established contemporary artists such as Peter Blake, David Hockney and Lucian Freud. There is also the opportunity to purchase work by young emerging artists from the print departments at the Royal Academy Schools, the Royal College of Art and City and Guilds of London Art School.’
The fair will run from 19th – 22nd April. If you’re lucky you might pick up a piece such as the below by Andy Warhol, ‘Queen Elizabeth II’, Screenprint in colours, from 1985.
