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: Words | Zena Edwards

Today's 'Poem of the Day, is 'Words' by Zena Edwards.

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EVENT: Love4Haiti Fundraiser

You.Me.We & Uprock presents Love4Haiti – the fundraiser where 100% of the money raised will be donated to the NGO United Haitians in The UK (http://www.uhuk.org), an organisation established right here in London Town in November of 2008.

Bringing together a smorgasbord of musical sounds, it will be all love in the house, with a load of talented musicians and DJ’s trying to raise a load of money. Love4Haiti will feature live performances and PAs from Kaidi Tatham, Ty, Natty, Soweto Kinch, Vanessa Freeman, Jonzi D, Zena Edwards and many more. Not forgetting the turn table geeks who’ll get us moving and grooving with sounds of Brokenbeat, Soul, Jazz, Afrobeat to name some. Expect to hear from the likes of Blacktronica, Generika, Amplified, Man vs Wife, Phat Kontrolaz and of course Uprock!

Date: 24th Feb 2010

Time: 8pm - 1am

Ticket price: £10

Venue: Cargo: 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY

On the night we’ll also announce the winners of the Love4Haiti raffle, where some lucky, lucky people will win items such as signed original artwork by Airheads, iPod touches, Revlon goody bags, Diesel Jeans and prizes donated by PR Agency, The Communications Store (can we say London Fashion Week tickets!!)

Sticking with the fashionistas, make sure that you visit the Donation Station, where we’ll also be collecting much needed supplies which YOU will be bringing down to the party. This is your chance to be truly ACTIVE on the night. Just bring down one item (a pair of shoes, a sleeping bag, a blanket, candles, water tablets) and walk away knowing that you have actively participated in helping those that need it now more than ever… A small action with a BIG impact.

Whether you make it down on the 24th, buy 10 raffle tickets or donate clothes/supplies, your time and money will truly be valued.

Tickets available from: Ticket Web http://www.ticketweb.co.uk (limited tickets available on the door)