EVENT: Leaders of the Old Skool

MANDiNKA and ONiT! PR present Leaders of the Old Skool Beyond 2000, A Return to the UK's Roots Sunday 3rd July 2011 Plan B, Brixton | 6:30pm Every scene has its originators and Spoken Word is no different. New and emerging artists constantly sprout from a genre which some believe to be just a few years old, but look beneath the surface, and you'll find an array of poets, lyricists, spoken word artists and story-tellers who've set the scene and paved the way for generations to come... ...meet the Leaders of the Old Skool 7 of the UK's Pioneering artists who've carved and moulded a sub-culture of entertainment that speaks to generations Compere Kat Francois Guests Best Kept Secret [AmeN NoiR | OneNess | ShaKaRa | TuggS.t.a.r] Beyonder David J the Pugilist Inua Ellams Tshaka Campbell Zena Edwards Prepare yourself for greatness as these trailblazers remind you of where spoken word came from, introduce you to how far it's reached and show you why its possibilities are endless. Leaders of the Old Skool Sunday 3rd July 2011 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Music til 11pm Plan B, 418 Brixton Road, LONDON SW9 7AY Tickets: £7 in advance / £10 on the door MANDiNKA: 07873 813 466 / ONiT! PR: 07971 481 956 Get your ticket sharpish, this show will be a roadblock!

POEM of the DAY: Queen Nzinga | David J - Pugalist

We've been away for a while but are back with a Black History Month Special, which will aim to celebrate and highlight artists who have/had something meaningful to express about a People whom have lots to celebrate.

Throughout October, the ONiT! BHM Special will feature artists from all over the world, as well as the UK. We hope you enjoy them...

Today's Poem of the Day, is Queen Nzinga by David J - Pugilist.

For information on David J - Pugilist, check out the links beneath the video and if you like what you see and hear, get ONiT! and let him know!

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POEM of the DAY: Medley | David J - Pugilist

Today's Poem of the Day, is a medley by David J - Pugilist. The video is of a live performance at Close Up earlier this year.

For information on David J - Pugilist, check out the links beneath the video and if you like what you see and hear, get ONiT! and let him know!

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EVENT: Rum Punch - 2nd Year Anniversary!

Join Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 1st July for an explosive night, as they celebrate their 2nd Year Anniversary!


Hosted by one half of Partnas in Rhyme, Comfort Art without Apology, they’ll present to you, a full, impressive line up of some of the UK's best performers, who have graced the Rum Punch space over the past 12 months:

André Bentley

David J – Pugilist

Jedi

Kat Francois

Lady Rhymes

Mesinjah

OneNess

Tara Brown

T. Forté

Tshaka Campbell

Prepared to be wowed!

They'll also be a whole heap of fun, jokes, “Shabbas!” and the Open Mic segment, for all you enthusiasts who have some creativity to share (Open Mic is first come, first served – limited spaces - sign up from 7pm).

So, join us for some Rum Punch with a slice of cake and join in the fun!

Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm -10pm

Entrance: £5 (£4 Students/Disabled with valid I.D.)

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs), 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA (On the corner of Endell Street, Next door to Oasis Sports Centre/Opposite Shaftsbury Theatre) MAP

Closest Tubes: Holborn, Covent Garden or Tottenham Court Road

Further Info: Email: Pirevents@yahoo.co.uk

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EVENT: Rum Punch - The invigorating blend of entertainment...

ONiT! invites you to join Partnas in Rhyme, at Rum Punch on Thursday, 4 February and kick off the New Year with an explosive night that’s guaranteed to leave your creative taste buds refreshingly intoxicated and yearning for more. This months show, hosted by Saran Green, we’ll present to you a full, impressive line up of some of the UK’s most talented Rappers, Poets and Singers, including Feature Performances from Spoken Word Artist, David J the Pugilist, and Comedian, Littleman, as well as a whole heap of fun, jokes, “Shabbas!” and the Open Mic segment, for all you enthusiasts who have some creativity to share (Open Mic is first come, first served – limited spaces - sign up from 7pm).

For a sneak preview, check out the video:

So arrive early, grab your prime spot, a mocktail or Rum Punch cocktail and join in the fun.

Doors: 7pm | Show: 7:30pm -10pm | Entrance: £5/£4 with valid Student I.D.

Venue: Rudys Revenge (Downstairs), 168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA (Next door to Oasis Sports Centre/Opposite Shaftsbury Theatre) MAP

Closest Tubes: Holborn, Covent Garden or Tottenham Court Road

Further Info: E: Pirevents@yahoo.co.uk

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