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!

EVENT: Poetry n Motion - Boxing Day Special

Progressive Entertainment, in association with ‘A la Carte Events’, present the spectacular Dinner, Show and Dance that is, Poetry n Motion, at the plush and infamous, Tiger Tiger in London’s Piccadilly, and you’re invited!

Once again, for the 7th consecutive year, Progressive Entertainment, bring you THE Boxing Day Party of all parties, Poetry n Motion.

The night is split into three segments, for your pleasure and entertainment…

DINNER |19:00

You will enjoy a two course, pre-show meal for only £15 per head (full menu and reservation info: http://www.ukfridays.com/forms/pnmmenu.htm) this includes entry to the live show and five room party.

SHOW | 20:30

Come and enjoy the live show, featuring a host of Singers and Performance Poets before shaking a leg across our five room party. At Poetry n Motion, there’s something for everyone!

Hosted by Marlon Conton, alongside the Poetry n Motion Band, we have a full host of talented artists for your enjoyment:

* International Spoken Word Artist, and UK UNSIGNED Spoken Word Champion, Tshaka Campbell (US/UK)

* Singer, Songwriter & Poet, FLOetic Lara

Recently back from her second recording in Jamaica, she’ll be sharing with us, her new single ‘Night Skies’

* UK Trinidadian Performer, Trini Boi Joocie

* International Spoken Word Artist, Comfort – Art without Apology

* Singer from Nigeria/SA, Sha N G

Plus many more artists on the night

PARTY | 22:30

Choose from 5 rooms of quality music, featuring some of London’s top DJ’s on rotation. This promises to be THE best Boxing Day evening out in London, so join us in the heart of West End and give yourself a reason to spend Bank Holiday Monday relaxing!

DJ’s Entertaining You Will Be:

Milk Tray | Love Connexion | Cover Up | Mr Fasida

Music Selection Will Cover:

RnB | Hip Hop | Funky House | Old Skool Bashment | Afro Beats | Raregrooves | Soul | + More

DRESS CODE

Smart & Stylish | No Hats, No Hoods, No Sportswear

VENUE

Tiger Tiger | 29 Haymarket | Piccadilly | LONDON SW1Y 4SP

So, join us for the entire experience, or just for the show and dance, but either way, be sure to make it down, you’ll be glad you did!

TICKETS

SHOW & DANCE (or DANCE ONLY)

£15/20 on the door

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

This is an over 21 event | I.D. will be required by the Venue

For more information about the event, please visit: http://www.ukfridays.com/events.php

POEM of the DAY: America | Tshaka Campbell

Today's Poem of the Day, is America by Tshaka Menelik Imhotep Campbell.

For information on Tshaka Menelik Imhotep Campbell, check out the links beneath the video and if you like what you see and hear, get ONiT! and let him know!

Facebook | Web

BEFFTA Awards 2010: Poetry Nominations

It is with delight, that we share the 2010 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television & Arts (BEFFTA) Award nominations for 'Best Spoken Word Artist/Poet' category with you, (in alphabetical order):

Comfort (Art Without Apology)

James Massiah

Kat Francois

Michaela The Poet

Phenzwaan

Suli Breaks

Tshaka Campbell

Voting will begin on 24 September.

For full information on this years awards, click on BEFFTA AWARDS 2010

EVENT: Come Rhyme with Me!

Dean & Deanna present...

Come Rhyme with Me!

A poetry evening presented as a dining experience with a set menu of performers, each style specific to the course they have been chosen to represent.

Doors: 18:30 | Show: 19:30 - 22:00 | Entry: £10 with meal/ £5 without

*Half Price Cocktails until 8pm*

Venue: Cottons Rhum Jungle, 70 Exmouth Market, LONDON EC1 6TT

Further information: +44 (0)7950 847 725

EVENTS: Not To Be Missed!

There are some stellar events taking place over the next few days. We thought we'd let you know the details, so you can go along and experience some of the immense talent that London has to offer:

Wednesday 14 July | Show: 20:00 - 23:00 - Music til 01:00 | £8 on door | The Old Queens Head, Angel

CLOSE UP with Richard Emberstone, also featuring, Elephant 12, Ola the Poet, TNeek and Hosted by Dionne Reid

Live showcase with full band (Nu Vybz) featuring fantastic performances with the opportunity to network with industry professionals as well as artists and party til 1am with music by DJ Rhodium of Phat Kontrolaz Venue: The Old Queens Head, 44 Essex Road, Angel Islington, London N1 8LN

Info: 07944 090 805 | http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9407039970

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Thursday 15 July 21:00 - 01:00 | £10 on door | Jamm, Brixton

Battle Scars Lyrical Combat - London: Heat 2 | £100 prize

A four round elimination contest of skill, style and technique, featuring Lyricists, Rappers, Singers, Poets and MC's, where there can be only one winner! Guest Judges & Hosted by Lawyer da Black and Peaches da All Round Edutainer |Venue: Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, London SE9 6LH


Arrive early to enter competition (space permitting) Info: 07932 922 53 | http://www.battlescars.co.uk/

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Friday 16 July | 18:30 - 21:00 | £FREE!

Poetry & Pimms Lyric Hammersmith (Roof Garden) Open Mic

Open to anyone who wants to perform and free for everyone who wants to watch. Kicking off the eagerly anticipated, second annual instalment of the hugely successful open mic night, Dean & Deanna present 'Poetry & Pimms' returns to the beautiful Lyric. | Venue: Lyric, Hammersmith, Roof Garden, LONDON W6 OQL

Arrive early for open mic (space permitting) Info: 07950 847 725 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128578227169531

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Sunday 18 July | 18:00 - 21:00 | £10.00 in advance

UK UNSIGNED Slam 2010 - Spoken Word Final | Bush Hall

UK UNSIGNED, celebrate 10 years and host the final Spoken Word Poetry slam of 2010. Finalists are: Phresh Mentality, Tshaka Campbell, Mark Niel, ShaKaRa (of Best Kept Secret), Mat Lloyd and Taniya Sonko. The winner will perform at the UK UNSIGNED overall finals at O2 Shepherds Bush on Sunday 25th July. | Venue: Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12

Tickets: 0208 776 6776 | Info: www.ukunsigned.net

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

Join Partnas in Rhyme: Facebook MySpace

INTERVIEW: Tshaka Campbell | Soul-D-Out!

Short. Sharp. Facts!

Name: Tshaka Campbell
Birthplace: South East London
Lives: Kent
Poetry Debut: Nuyorican Poetry Café in NYC


Q&A

Dubbed, on the Performance Poetry circuit, as the ‘King of Spoken Word’, Tshaka Campbell is described as a modern day Griot with a generous sprinkling of edutainting lyricism who paints pictures so vivid, you’d swear you can taste them.

In the run up to his forthcoming performance at Soul-D-Out (UK) Live (Friday 4 June 2010) ONiT! had a quick chat with him...


How long have you been performing Spoken Word?
Writing since 95 - performing since 2001


Who would you cite as your influences?
Ben Okri, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, Octavia Butler, ainsley burrows, Saul Williams, LIFE


How would you describe your style as a performance artist?
I try to connect with my audience as I ask them to engage in the works as much as I engage in them – listen different… we all have something to say so I want time with them to be fruitful and something they can take away with them….. in a few words Thick, passionate, integrity,



What can the audience expect from you at a performance?
Fun, integrity, a perfectly crafted melange of language painted on a blank canvas peppered with imagery and a touch of a reincarnated west African griot [laughs] we will just enjoy each others company.

Watch a snippet of a performance by Tshaka here:

What performances and projects do you have coming up?

Raising my daughter :o)

Poetry n Motion - May
Soul-D-Out (UK) Live! - June

Rum Punch - July
Wales – Oct
Working on one man show
Working on new digital album

Further info:
http://www.naturalkink.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/tshaka
http://www.twitter.com/pappatshak
http://www.myspace.com/Tshakaisnaturalkink

You can see Tshaka Campbell live, at Soul-D-Out (UK) Live! on Friday 4 June

For dinner reservations, please contact Cottons, in advance, on: 020 7833 3332/ http://www.cottons-restaurant.co.uk/. A two or three course meal will guarantee your entrance fee to the Soul-D-Out (UK) Live! show is frozen at the mere price of £8.

Doors open at 8pm
Show commences at 9:30pm sharp, with an after party until 2:30am

Entry
Advance tickets available at £10 online: http://www.urbantickets.co.uk/
Tickets available on the door at £10 before 11pm/£12 after
Tickets available with your meal, if booked in advance, at the discounted fee of £8


Venue
Rhum Jungle
Cotton's Caribbean Restaurant
70, Exmouth Market
London EC1R 4QP

Nearest Tubes
Angel (Northern Line) / Farringdon (Hammersmith & City or Circle Line)

Listen to the Soul-D-Out Radio Show with D'Nyce on BANG Radio 103.6fm / http://www.bangradio.fm/ at 19:00 BST every Thursday for the very best in Soul music.