Events & gig buddies

FTA69 · 11-07-2014 5:13pm

frag420 wrote: »

The Beatrice/Wheelbarrow

Nice one, none of us had a bloody clue what it was called.

callaway92 · 11-07-2014 11:17pm

Long shot here, but I'm hoping to go to Nas next Saturday (19th) at the Lovebox thing in Victoria. If anyone else here is going maybe let me know please?!

Misticles · 12-07-2014 2:05pm

Playboy wrote: »

Think it might be sold out I am 50/50 whether I can go at the moment but if I cant you are welcome to my ticket. I'll let you know tomorrow

Got a ticket, making my way there now.

Misticles · 12-07-2014 3:44pm

I'm wearing a top with a dog on it if anyone sees me

not dressed up unfortunately

FTA69 · 12-07-2014 5:14pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Long shot here, but I'm hoping to go to Nas next Saturday (19th) at the Lovebox thing in Victoria. If anyone else here is going maybe let me know please?!

I'm going. Got lampooned with a spare ticket and all.

silvervixen84 · 12-07-2014 6:19pm

Misticles wrote: »

Got a ticket, making my way there now.

We're down the back watching the music. Two nuns, a priest and a Tom sitting with the shell suit couple from the whistle theft episode ;-)

Misticles · 12-07-2014 6:27pm

silvervixen84 wrote: »

We're down the back watching the music. Two nuns, a priest and a Tom sitting with the shell suit couple from the whistle theft episode ;-)

Also down the back- can't see your we have an inflatable sheep on our table

LadyMayBelle · 23-07-2014 2:51pm

Damien Dempsey plays at the London Irish Centre in November ..tickets 15 quid. Like Damien Dempsey but from photos of the LIC it looks too community centre ish for a night time gig (I know it IS exactly that, but just reckon a gig would be better held elsewhere)

LadyMayBelle · 01-08-2014 12:31pm

If you love the 50's and or are a fan of BTTF please go...despite all the cynicism and negativity, this blew me away last night, worth the money.

S.M.B. · 09-09-2014 11:49pm

All Ireland Run for your County is back on this year.

I posted about it last year but didn't attend. Definitely going this year as I regularly run in Clapham Common and have been looking for a timed 10km for late October.

Anyone else interested?

rainbow kirby · 10-09-2014 9:51pm

£25 is a bit steep for a 10k!

S.M.B. · 10-09-2014 10:17pm

It is, but you're basically paying Innovation Sports baseline rate of about £15 to participate in one of their events (which I've regularly done this year and can recommend) with the remainder going to Mind Yourself and Irish in Britain, two very worthy organisations.

I was on the verge of signing up for the London Run in the Dark in aid of spinal chord injury research which just happens to have a £25 entry fee too but will opt for the MY/IiB one now instead.

FTA69 · 11-09-2014 3:04pm

I did one for the British Heart Foundation and it cost me £12.

rainbow kirby · 11-09-2014 4:09pm

FTA69 wrote: »

I did one for the British Heart Foundation and it cost me £12.

Did the March one of those in Regents, decent race

S.M.B. · 11-09-2014 10:32pm

The BHF is a sizeable charity with a dedicated events team that would specialise in putting on these large scale events. Add in the fact that the £12 entry fee only covers the running of the event and there is an onus on runners to raise money via sponsorship.

It's apples and oran......... smaller mini-sized apples.

Reekwind · 26-09-2014 11:52am

Is anyone up for seeing Ballyturk at the National Theatre next Saturday (4 Oct)? If you've not interested in the eduction and cultural enlightenment of the masses, then at least it's got Cillian Murphy in it.

Unfortunately it looks to be almost sold out with just the one date (4 Oct) left. I'll be booking tickets soonish so let me know if anyone is interested. The reviews have been pretty positive.

83ste · 26-09-2014 12:08pm

Reekwind wrote: »

Is anyone up for seeing Ballyturk at the National Theatre next Saturday (4 Oct)? If you've not interested in the eduction and cultural enlightenment of the masses, then at least it's got Cillian Murphy in it.

Unfortunately it looks to be almost sold out with just the one date (4 Oct) left. I'll be booking tickets soonish so let me know if anyone is interested. The reviews have been pretty positive.

I saw this when I was back in Dublin in August. It's bat**** crazy but a lot of fun. Recommended.

FTA69 · 27-09-2014 12:04pm

I'll be fighting my first paid bout in November in Wood Green; there's a good few Irish on the card and it's usually a cracking night of drinking, boxing and colourful language. I'll post more details when I get them!

ballsymchugh · 27-09-2014 12:39pm

FTA69 wrote: »

I'll be fighting my first paid bout in November in Wood Green; there's a good few Irish on the card and it's usually a cracking night of drinking, boxing and colourful language. I'll post more details when I get them!

i'm only going if it's exactly like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJXnYG4it8w

FTA69 · 29-09-2014 2:13pm

Now we're not calling no names lads...

FTA69 · 19-11-2014 12:30pm

FTA69 wrote: »

I'll be fighting my first paid bout in November in Wood Green; there's a good few Irish on the card and it's usually a cracking night of drinking, boxing and colourful language. I'll post more details when I get them!

Huzzah! Won the fight anyway and they gave me my money in a sandwich bag. Half of the notes were rolled up and most of the crowd were rough as a bear's arse. I cut your man well in the second round and there was claret all over the place. After that we departed to Monaghan's of Wood Green where I ended up asleep on the bar with the Irish flag draped over me; it was like an IRA funeral or something. Great scrap and a great night out. I'll let ye know the details for the next one!

silvervixen84 · 19-11-2014 12:40pm

Nice one FTA69! I've been to white collar boxing before, but not an old school boxing match. Do let us know when the next one is.

frag420 · 19-11-2014 1:44pm

Damn, forgot about this and it's just up the rd from me too! Keep us posted on the next fight!

A

rainbow kirby · 19-11-2014 3:03pm

Congrats dude, sounds like quite the experience!

ClashCityRocker · 21-11-2014 5:10pm

FTA69 wrote: »

Monaghan's of Wood Green

Is this place any use? May be moving to Wood Green soon

ballsymchugh · 01-12-2014 3:00pm

https://www.facebook.com/londonsantacon?fref=nf

santacon is on this weekend, so expect loads of people clad in red.

FTA69 · 02-12-2014 12:50pm

ClashCityRocker wrote: »

Is this place any use? May be moving to Wood Green soon

It's rough as sh*t but charming in its own way.

ClashCityRocker · 05-12-2014 5:32pm

FTA69 wrote: »

It's rough as sh*t but charming in its own way.

Sounds promising!

silvervixen84 · 31-03-2015 3:48pm

Des Bishop is at the Soho Theatre until 11 April:

http://sohotheatre.com/whats-on/des-bishop-made-in-china/

Mynewstoday · 07-04-2015 3:34pm

Anyone going to System of a Down in Wembley this weekend?

Scarinae · 13-04-2015 5:49pm

in case anyone missed it, Tedfest London is on again on 11th July

Now I just need costume ideas!

83ste · 01-09-2015 12:38pm

Any space geeks up for this? http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/Plan_your_visit/exhibitions/cosmonauts.aspx

BrokenArrows · 03-09-2015 3:40pm

Anyone going to the foo fighters saturday?
Myself and a friend are looking for a lift there and back. Willing to pay

Reekwind · 24-09-2015 1:49pm

Anyone up for getting dolled up for the opera? Carmen has long been on my to-see list and it's on at the Royal Opera House in Oct. Any takers?

iambrazil · 07-12-2015 3:09pm

Imagining Ireland at the Royal Festival Hall in April. Paul Brady, Andy Irvine, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill and more.

The Group · 20-02-2016 2:15pm

The Last Waltz" Tribute, Fri 26 Feb Islington Assembly Hall

Irish Band "The Group" and friends presents THE LAST WALTZ 'LIVE'

26 Feb 2016 Fri 20:00
Islington Assembly Hall
Upper Street N12UD London

Tickets ¬GBP 19.80*-22.00*

https://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/204707

See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYeo0kVrQM

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"The Last Waltz", was a live show filmed and directed by Martin Scorsese which commemorates the history and music of Bob Dylan and 'The Band' and is regarded as the greatest rock and roll concert movie of all time.
Of course it was the guest list on the night that turned it into the greatest gig of all time as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Ronnie Hawkins and a host of others joined The Band on stage.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the movie, a collective of some of Dublin's most legendary musicians under the name "The Group", set about the impossible task of recreating the 2 hour show live in tribute to the original concert.
After sensationally touring large scale venues and leading theatres since 2008, The Last Waltz Live is heading to London for the first time.
Directed by Dublin sons The Group, this is feel good full of love extravaganza of music.

With a cast and crew of over 30 including a 10 piece band, full brass section, 13 amazing special guests, and stunning archive footage on a giant screen, this spectacular live re-enactment of the 'The Last Waltz' is a must for all who love their music.

The night is a real treat for fans of The Band, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell etc , and anyone else who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music.

llcoolj14 · 03-03-2016 12:03pm

Table Quiz will all proceeds to Irish charities, Headway and Children's Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin (CMRF);

Monster Munster Charity Quiz Comes to London

The MRSC are currently running the ultimate Six County Quiz in each of the provinces counties and in recognition of the large number of Munster exiles in London, we will be hosting a leg:

When: Thursday March 10th

Venue: Bentleys (11-15 Swallow Street, London W1B 4DG).

Cost: £40 per table (teams consist of 4 people) /Individual tickets also available for £10

Quiz Format: General Knowledge with two rugby rounds

The Top 3 teams on the night will be eligible to progress to the Grand Final, being held in Thomond Park in May (*at your own expense) where you will compete against other county winners and teams of Munster players.

We've some great prizes up for grabs for each round and some fantastic prizes to be won in the final.

These events will raise money for Munster Rugby 2015/2016 nominated charities, Headway and Children's Medical & Research Foundation Crumlin (CMRF); all monies raised will go directly to these charities.

Tickets can be purchased from: http://buytickets.at/munsterrugbysupportersclublondonbranch/45871

BuilderPlumber · 03-03-2016 3:17pm

The Group wrote: »

The Last Waltz" Tribute, Fri 26 Feb Islington Assembly Hall

Irish Band "The Group" and friends presents THE LAST WALTZ 'LIVE'

26 Feb 2016 Fri 20:00
Islington Assembly Hall
Upper Street N12UD London

Tickets ¬GBP 19.80*-22.00*

https://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/204707

See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWYeo0kVrQM

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"The Last Waltz", was a live show filmed and directed by Martin Scorsese which commemorates the history and music of Bob Dylan and 'The Band' and is regarded as the greatest rock and roll concert movie of all time.
Of course it was the guest list on the night that turned it into the greatest gig of all time as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Dr John, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Ronnie Hawkins and a host of others joined The Band on stage.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the movie, a collective of some of Dublin's most legendary musicians under the name "The Group", set about the impossible task of recreating the 2 hour show live in tribute to the original concert.
After sensationally touring large scale venues and leading theatres since 2008, The Last Waltz Live is heading to London for the first time.
Directed by Dublin sons The Group, this is feel good full of love extravaganza of music.

With a cast and crew of over 30 including a 10 piece band, full brass section, 13 amazing special guests, and stunning archive footage on a giant screen, this spectacular live re-enactment of the 'The Last Waltz' is a must for all who love their music.

The night is a real treat for fans of The Band, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell etc , and anyone else who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music.

We should be seeing events like this over here in Ireland too. We have totally lost the meaning of the term country music in Ireland of late and are not all that familiar with rock music either. Country music has been replaced with boyfolk music and boybands have largely replaced rock. The artists mentioned above are all great unique talents and you could name more like Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Moon Mullican, Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones plus 100s more too.

shrapnel222 · 04-03-2016 10:54am

BuilderPlumber wrote: »

We should be seeing events like this over here in Ireland too. We have totally lost the meaning of the term country music in Ireland of late and are not all that familiar with rock music either. Country music has been replaced with boyfolk music and boybands have largely replaced rock. The artists mentioned above are all great unique talents and you could name more like Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Moon Mullican, Elvis Presley and The Rolling Stones plus 100s more too.

pretty sure these guys were in Dublin a couple of weeks ago

BrokenArrows · 01-04-2016 9:42am

I think its about time for a Beers!!

How so Joe · 04-04-2016 3:03pm

I agree! Spring has sprung, it's time for apple-y cider goodness!

gazhoop · 21-04-2016 4:54pm

Afternoon all,

For anyone that is interested, London Hoops will be showing the Rovers v Dundalk game live in their new home, The 12 Pins in Finsbury Park, tomorrow evening. It is a huge top of the table clash which kicks off at 7.45. We will be there from around 7.15.

The 12 Pins is London Hoops new home this season and should be familiar with most on here. All are welcome and hopefully we can get a decent atmosphere going for the game.

Hope to see a few there tomorrow.

Cheers,

Gaz
London Hoops Supporters Club

Search London Hoops S.C. on facebook

ClashCityRocker · 22-04-2016 3:56pm

Would the 12 pins show LOI games generally then, or is it just Rovers games for your group?

callaway92 · 01-05-2016 9:59pm

What's the best website to look up upcoming gigs (proper concert ones) in London? Hopefully heading over with a few friends after exams are done with. We might need to head over midweek though so would want gigs on so we would have something to do. As far away from Camden Town if possible. That place scares the shít out of me and just isn't my scene :P

S.M.B. · 01-05-2016 10:38pm

Songkick.com

callaway92 · 01-05-2016 11:01pm

S.M.B. wrote: »

Songkick.com

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

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