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’ Editors letter Time flies when you’re having fun, which is probably why you, like me, are sat here wondering where on earth the summer has vanished to? Looking back at the past few months we can begin to comprehend why this is. London erupted in euphoria for weeks of Olympic and Paralympic Games, bringing the nation together in times of otherwise economic doom and gloom. Countless festivals dotted around this tiny island of ours made noises which could be heard across the pond. The Queen emphatically celebrated her Diamond Jubilee whilst Prince Harry showed the world his crown jewels and now, here we are, with another academic year ahead of us.

For many of you, this means the start of a brand new and exciting chapter in the book of life. Maybe you are making the bold leap into university, or approaching the end of your educational career, either way, whichever stage you are at, we are here to guide you through. In this Freshers 2012 edition you will find advice on how to survive university, cheap recipes, a secret trick to play on your mates kindly donated by street magician, Damien O’Brien, and on top of that, some truly fantastic giveaways. Up for grabs is a digital camera bundle worth £429, audience tickets to four of the best shows on TV, including Take Me Out and The Million Pound Drop, plus the return of ‘The Ultimate House Party’ competition, this time with the hugely talented Gabrielle Aplin!

As always, we have continued in our quest to keep you up-to-date with the stars of the entertainment industry, managing to grab some time with Misha B, Devlin, Gabrielle Aplin and the man who passed on The Ultimate House Party flame, Ed Sheeran. A fine collection of musical talent which rounds off a pretty tidy edition.

So, there you have it. Remember to check us out online; on Facebook, Twitter, and most importantly our newly branded YouTube Channel, SPGtv, where we will be with you all the way.

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TAKE ME OUT 2012 - ITV Imagine if Blind Date met catnip. Take Me Out is what you would get! Hosted by the brilliant Paddy McGuinness, the show involves single men pitching themselves to the eagerly (or not so) awaiting 30 single women, who have a shiny red buzzer at their disposal, ready to turn their light on or off. The show is riddled with corny catchphrases, and cringey chat-up lines, which is exactly what makes it so special!

Classic Moment: Ask any fan of the show, and not one will disagree with you that seeing Tez walk face first into a wall backstage, still in shock that he landed himself a date, was a, if not THE classic Take Me Out moment.

Paddyisms: “Let the blueberry see the muffin”, “Let the burger see the buns”, “Let the chimney see the sweep”, “Let the gear see the stick”.

NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS 2012 - BBC This cult music programme come quiz is an icon of British television. Since its birth in the nineties, the show has continued to be a popular hit on the BBC, mixing scathing sarcastic comedy with the beautiful world of music. The show has seen it all from controversial guests, infamous walk-outs and for the past few series, no permanent host, adding an extra spice to each broadcast.

Famous Walkout: Cheeky chappy Simon Amstell, the host of series 19-22, took Ordinary Boy’s frontman Preston to breaking point in 2007, after mocking his then wife’s autobiography. Preston threw a bit of a strop, walked out, with a lookalike member of the audience replacing him.

Rumour Has It: His wife was in fact backstage having issues with their dog and called for help!

THE MILLION POUND DROP LIVE - CHANNEL 4 This is the big money programme which literally sees the dramatic journey of two quizzers and a pile of one million pounds, in cash, through a series of eight multiple choice questions. Hosted by Davina McCall, the show is a massive hit on Channel 4, which is unique in the fact that viewers can also play along online, feeling the pain and jubilations of those on the show.

Big Winners: Comedian Jack Whitehall and his father Michael, are the biggest winners to date with their total of £300,000 going to their chosen charity.

Big Blooper: The programme cost one unlucky couple £325,000 by mistaking the correct answer to one of their questions. The couple were invited back on the show and won £25,000.

UNZIPPED - BBC THREE After the rampant success of the first series (formerly known as Britain Unzipped), Greg James and Russell Kane are making a return to our screens for a second helping. If you haven’t seen it before, well, you should. All things weird and wonderful are revealed about the people of our country, as the two lads unearth what really goes on behind closed doors and in our heads!

Did you know? Holly Wiloughby was crowned the ‘Weirdest Celebrity’ last series, for reasons including her public admittance that she would do a naked cage dance in Ibiza if no-one would ever find out about it.

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What a night! The three words which instantly spring to mind when looking back at what truly was ‘The Ultimate House Party’. After many months of planning and many weeks of waiting, the special night finally took place this summer, which for one person in particular, was a night that will never be forgotten. Ed Sheeran, double Brit Award winner, with a platinum selling debut album, countless singles in the charts and an overall popularity which can’t be put into words, made the dreams of one north London student come true this May; performing an exclusive secret garden set in the presence of her closest friends and family.

It may well be the case that you had already heard of this amazing prize we at The Student Pocket Guide were giving away. Way back in the summer of 2011, just before the meteoric rise of Ed Sheeran had begun, we were lucky enough to catch up with him on his UK tour to arrange a competition that couldn’t be matched: a one off house gig, with provided drinks and cleaners the next day. What followed was a influx of interest and popularity with what was on offer. The eyes of the nation’s newspapers were caught, the voices of blogs and websites were heard and competition entries soon tipped the hundreds and then thousands, out

Hannah and her family with Ed Sheeran at The Ultimate House Party.

of which, one person would be chosen, for one very special night. Hannah Goodwin, 21 years old of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, was this lucky person who played host to this once in a lifetime occasion. Here is how it went!

Simply put, it couldn’t have gone any better. Great people, great setting and of course, an unforgettable performance by Ed Sheeran. The months of hard work came to fruition with everything coming together perfectly; even the sun came out to catch a glimpse of the nation’s favourite red head!

Many of Hannah’s friends had no idea what was going on when we first showed up at her house. “Why are there cameras here?”, a few of them whispered to each other. And when Ed casually walked through the front door, then out into the garden, you can imagine the utter shock splattered on their faces! After mingling with the crowd and greeting Hannah and her family, Ed exchanged a few words with us sat on a bench at the back of the garden, in front of an eagerly listening crowd. “You know what?”, he begins, “I’ve done so many back garden gigs. It was actually how I used to make a living; going around student houses with a bag of CDs making £100 a time.”

We went on to discuss his recent time spent in America on tour with Snow Patrol; a tour which he unfortunately had to cut short by a few shows in May. That aside, Ed went on to explain how things over there have compared to his journey in the UK. “It’s very similar to how things were last May in Britain.

We’ve started creating a small buzz over there, so hopefully it builds.” His focus since has shifted back to the UK, having played a series of shows and festivals.

Many of you Ed Sheeran fans I am sure would have seen his brilliant performance at BBC Radio One’s Hackney Weekend on TV, or, if you were lucky enough - at the show, which was a highlight it seems for so many artists this summer. There is always one venue

or festival, however, that is a particular favourite that lives long in the memory for many artists.

For Ed, this was Reading 2011. “It was mental. I played the Festival Republic tent and it was so good. Very, very fun!”

As the conversation went on, we spoke about Ed’s love of cucumber (randomly), future records he’s been working on and Lego building amongst a host of other things, including the possibility of a headline arena tour. “Arenas are difficult to do because you have to hold a crowd for one and a half to two hours; and I don’t have a band so I’d be doing it on my own. As soon as I have enough songs to be able to do a good set, I’ll play an arena tour!” One thing we didn’t have to wait to see was his latest tattoo! As he showed us and everyone there, he explained the story behind his latest addition. “I grew up next to a cafe called ‘The Dancing Goat’, which my best friends own. I walked to school with them every day for like seven years, so I thought I’d get a goat!”

We spoke a little more then closed the interview to a rapturous applause, which signified the moment that everyone had been waiting for, Ed’s intimate set.

The garden was lit with outdoor lamps and candles, which coupled with the sunset, just as the gig was in full flow, created a perfect serene atmosphere.

Out came the classics of ‘Lego House’, ‘The A Team’,

and ‘Small Bump’, with all in attendance singing along and getting quite simply blown away. Even the mosquito buzzing around the sound recorder was having a blast! The “My my, my my” of ‘Give Me Love’ resonated around the garden, with everyone smiling as they repeated Ed’s famous lyrics. You could sense everyone there trying to capture the moment; realising that this really was a once in a lifetime occasion.

Then came the highlight of the night.

‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’, which even for Ed, was something special. As Ed began the second single from his debut album ‘+’, in the corner of his eye to his amazement, was Hannah’s brother, Niall, rapping and singing every word.

Even the camera crew had to remove their headphones to believe what they were hearing! The rest of the song soon became a word-for-word duet, with both guys going at it full flow, rapping lyrics, “I’m always doing shows if I’m not I’m in the studio; truly broke, never growing up call me Rufio; melody music maker, reading all the papers; they say I’m up-and-coming like I’m... (You know the rest!)”, which received the biggest cheer of the night.

It was the perfect end to a mesmerising set. The final chord was met with a great cheer, and as Ed stepped down from the top of the garden, he left a crowd ecstatic from what they had just experienced. “I’m kinda lost for words. I can’t describe how happy I am!”, Hannah told us afterwards. Her brother, Niall, was also left a little shell shocked. “I don’t realise what I’ve just done, I’ve just sung with a guy who has

two Brit Awards! Amazing”, he told us with a look of disbelief at what just happened. Everyone congregated in the garden with drinks and food, still buzzing about with a childish excitement. Photos were taken with Ed; CDs, arms, legs and shoes were signed, and all attending had their final chance to have a few words with the man of the moment, rounding off an unforgettable night.

and YouTube Channel, SPGtv! Make sure you check out ‘The Ultimate House Party’ video online and see for yourself what it’s like getting up close with Ed, catch parts of his set, including ‘The A Team’ ‘Small Bump’ and of course the epic ‘You Need Me, I Don’t Need You’, plus find out how you could win both an acoustic guitar and a copy of ‘+’, signed by the man himself!

Seeing an artist of Ed’s calibre in an environment of such intimacy was a real privilege. It was an experience that we will never forget and one that we are truly thankful for. And do you know what the great thing is? You can watch the nights events unfold on our website

We hope you enjoy it, and a huge thanks go out to Ed, Hannah and her family who made ‘The Ultimate House Party’ a night to remember! As Hannah put it, “Tonight was amazing. I think I’m going to remember it for the rest of my life...”

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Staying alive

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Uni is a lot of fun. It’s an experience which will last long in the memory, safely filed away under the category - ‘Times of my life’. For many young people, it’s also stage one of adulthood; the first move from dependence to independence. To make sure you get the most out of this new chapter in your life, we have provided some ‘basics’ to help you not only stay alive but thrive at uni… and come out the other side with a degree and the good times behind you!

FRiends

You’ve got to make friends. New ones. However shy you are or excruciating you find this, it has to be done - end of!

So, get yourself to Fresher’s Week, gatherings and events.

Force yourself to speak to the people around you. If you find this difficult, fall back on common courtesy: names; background; studies etc. After all, everyone is in the same boat. It won’t be long before you meet that friend for life!

BOOZE

Unless you’re teetotal, you’ll be drinking. As much as we don’t want you to be a party-pooper, make sure that when you’re out and about you are with a group of people you can trust. There’s no harm in making the effort to feel safe and you’ll have a much better night knowing that someone is looking out for you.

Overdoing it on the drinking front, however, can cause you serious harm. Here’s how to ‘soften the blow’:

- Drink plenty of water. Even if you’ve only had a few, make sure that you drink some water before you sleep. Being dehydrated isn’t good for your body, especially your head!

- Eat before you start! A sandwich, bowl of pasta, chips – food will help.

- If you’re sick from drinking, be glad. See it as your body giving you a helping hand!

After all, alcohol is a toxin. If a friend is looking like they’re about to hurl, make sure they’re not alone. You don’t have to share the experience – you can be holding your nose with a hand on their back! Just be there.

Remember - You’ll always feel better after you’ve been sick!

DRUGS

Drugs can kill, make no mistake.

It’s a very risky path to choose which can not only ruin your chances of getting a decent degree but also your physical and mental health.

At university, you are very much your own person. This of course is a good thing, however, you must remember that you alone are responsible for your actions. If someone offers you drugs, make life easier for yourself and say no. You know it’s the right thing to do. If you have a friend who’s taking drugs, stay close. You never know when they might need you. If they or anyone else is in trouble – get them to hospital, quickly. An early emergency phone call to the ambulance service could save a life.

Even if you’ve tried drugs once, it doesn’t mean you have to again. Stopping is admirable. And clever.

If in doubt, spit it out!

Having a healthy and balanced diet is essential to feeling good!

FOOD

As we all know, money isn’t exactly pouring out of your pockets when you’re a student! That’s not to say you can’t eat well. Stock up on carbohydrates like pasta, rice and potatoes.

Cheap, cheerful, and also halfway there to a meal!

Top tip: Do your food shop later on in the evening and look out for ‘reduced’ labels. You can be sure to find yourself a bargain or two!

SLEEP

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to making the most out of the following day.

Prolonged punishment of your body through lack of sleep can make you disorientated, function poorly and unenthusiastic. There’s a reason why sleep deprivation was a torture method administered during the Second World War!

Try and recognise the signs – If you’re sitting in a lecture hall, struggling to lift your eyelids, then you probably missed out on some Z’s the night before. Make sure that you get an early night so you can wake up refreshed and motivated to blitz the day ahead, (and make up for the previous one!)

If you’re really knackered, try and get into the habit of having a couple of 5-10 minute power naps to get you back on form for your studies.

Most importantly: Try and sleep at night time. If you’ve got yourself in a routine where you’re regularly going to sleep at 3, 4 or even 6am after a night out, give yourself a period of ‘normality’ and feel your body and mind bounce back.

Aside from meeting new people and having fun, there should be an end product at university or college - a degree.

You’re there for the qualification, so don’t waste the financial investment and years of your life, a) doing something you don’t want to do and b) by not even trying. That’s not to say you should become a hermit and feel guilty for enjoying your social life; far from it. Taking yourself and your studies seriously is paramount if you wish to succeed. Set yourself a target grade and do all you can to achieve it (i.e go to lectures!)

If you’re struggling with your work or not enjoying what you study, don’t be afraid to speak to your tutor, it’s what they’re for. Also, remember that changing your degree is always an option available to you.

Getting to know your classmates will help. Studying with a friend will keep you in good spirits and naturally motivate you to get more done. See it as you’re in it together!

CHILL

University if often very hectic so make sure you find the time to chill! It’s not wasting time or being lazy; it’s something for you to enjoy. Taking time out is key to staying on top things, especially your studies. You can’t be flat out, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

If you feel like chilling, you probably need to. Spend a Sunday under your duvet or on the sofa watching a Friends box set.

Lots of people are at their creative best after a bout of chilling!

RELATIONSHIPS

HOME

Uni is a step up in life from school. Your relationships will reflect this. Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.

If it’s not working, get out, you have your whole life ahead of you.

Home is great. It’s where you grew up and what you’re used to. If you feel like you need a time out, spend a long weekend back with the ‘rents. They’ll be happy to see you, you’ll be happy to see them and it could well be just what you needed to recharge the batteries - ready for one final slog to see out the term! Even if you don’t miss home, it’s nice to stay in touch!

Sausage and Mushroom Crumble There are times when home cooked food is just what you need‌ and your first few weeks away from home, immersed in the intense world of university, is just such an occasion. But how about taking a homely comfort like apple crumble‌ and giving it a savoury twist?!?

Ingredients: 1 red onion 1 clove of garlic shot of olive oil 4 field mushrooms, peeled 1 tin of tomatoes

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8 pork sausages plain flour (100g) cold butter, diced (50g) mixed dried herbs

line up the sausages on a rack and place under a medium heated grill to cook for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally. peel and slice the onion and garlic, then fry in a saucepan in oil for 3-4 minutes until softened and beginning to colour. brush off any dirt from the mushrooms and roughly chop, leaving them chunky. add the mushrooms to the pan with the onions and fry for another 3-4 minutes. cut the cooked and golden sausages into bite-sized pieces and add to the onion and mushroom mix with the tomatoes. bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes so all the flavours combine before dumping it into an oven-proof dish. preheat the oven to 180°C. rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs and then stir in plenty of salt, pepper and dried herbs of your choosing (Oregano or mixed Provencal are great). scatter over the mushroom and sausage base so that you can no longer see the tomato. bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crumbly on top but bubbling underneath. serve with some fresh green veg.  serves 4 Watch the video @ www.sortedfood.com/sausagecrumble

One Pot Lamb with Orzo One pot cooking is the way forward when it comes to student grub. This simple dish, made with lamb mince and packed out with pasta is cheap, cheerful and awesome for keeping your energy levels high during the madness of your first uni semester.

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Ingredients: 1 red onion a glug of olive oil 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 tsp of dried oregano 2 tsp of ground cinnamon lean lamb mince (400g)

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peel and dice the red onion, then fry in a hot pan with the oil for a few minutes. crush the garlic and add to the red onion with the oregano, cinnamon and lamb mince to brown for a few minutes. add the chopped tomatoes and lamb stock, then simmer for half an hour. pour in the orzo and let it simmer for about 8 minutes so that the orzo is only just cooked. divide the pasta into 4 bowls, crumble over the feta cheese and parsley. serve immediately with some garlic breadsticks. serves 4 Check out our brand new cookbook!

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Damien O’Brien is one of the boy wonders in the modern magic world. He has dazzled celebrities around the globe, from Nelly to Peter Andre, Alexandra Burke to Ke$ha; performed at the Brit Awards, T4 on the Beach, Wireless Festival and the London 2012 Olympic Games! But how did it all start? He explains how he went from gigging in London’s south-east pubs, to where he is today...

“I got into it when I was about 13. A friend who lived opposite me was always practicing, not silly kids stuff but proper tricks. It’s weird - once you learn one, you have to learn more; it’s really addictive.”

When asked about the first trick he learnt, it is one that is still very clear in the memory, which, as he tells us, left a mark (or two) on his house. “I had about 30 cards stuck all around the house; the windows, ceiling, everything. My mum would just be screaming and shouting at me!”. The more Damien practiced, the more seriously he took it. The nerve-wracking ventures into the pubs of London’s south-east soon followed, and with a little perseverance came his big break. A break which came via a little fortune.

“I kept at it and then found out one night that there was going to a big party in London, with loads of celebrities; the whole thing. I managed to blag my way in there by showing the bouncers some magic! I gave out a load of business cards and after that I started getting calls to play at the Brit Awards and stuff. It was crazy!”

That one night has propelled Damien into the limelight, which makes us rather grateful to have spent the day with him in our hometown, Norwich, puzzling our East Anglian comrades! Make sure you check out the video on our YouTube channel, SPGtv, where you will see Damien perform one of his new tricks involving an iPhone for the first time in public!

He has also kindly given you guys a trick-of-the-trade so to speak, which you can use to dazzle your new mates at college or university. Take it away Damien...

OK. So the trick I am giving you to fool your friends is pretty simple but always gets the job done!

Here it is in four easy steps: 1) Firstly, make sure you have a pack of playing cards to hand.

Before you start the trick, take a peek at the bottom card in the deck, let’s say this is the Ace of Spades.

2) Now you’re ready. Get one of your friends to chose a card from any position. Whilst they are showing this card to their friends, cut the deck in half, placing the top half of the deck to the right and the bottom half with the Ace of Spades to the left.

3) Ask your friend to place this card back on the top half of the deck. Complete the cut by placing the left hand pack with the Ace of Spades at the bottom on top of where they have just placed their card.

4) Now the rest is easy. Pick up the complete pile of cards and have a casual flick through. Once you come across the Ace of Spades, the card directly beneath it will be the one your friend picked out!

There you have it. You could try and spice it up a bit by claiming that you have been reading their mind, or simply find it as I’ve shown you.

However you decide to play this trick, if done right, it will fool everyone and most likely win you a few drinks at the bar!

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The newly branded SPGtv YouTube channel has officially launched! This is where we showcase exclusive interviews, acoustic sessions and performances with the stars of the entertainment industry who you want to see! We have been working hard this summer, very hard in fact, travelling the four corners of the country (quite literally) getting the best possible content we can for you to enjoy. Our latest projects you ask?

Here are a selection of our personal favourites: Ben Howard - This guy really is the man of the moment. He has stormed into the charts this year and seen his popularity grow from strength to strength. We caught up with him on his UK tour for an in-depth chat about his journey so far and the story behind the amazing ‘Keep Your Head Up’ music video - which, by the way, is one of four tracks you can listen to during the interview. Check it out, it makes lovely viewing.

Larmer Tree Festival - A relatively small festival but epic all the same. We had a great time at this year’s event and

came away with some fantastic stuff. Two artists you have to check out are LA’s Vintage Trouble and Somerset’s Gabrielle Aplin. Two contrasting sessions but equally as impressive.

To check these out go to our channel and click on the SPGtv Acoustic Sessions playlist. You won’t be disappointed!

Freerunning - Now, you may have heard about this already or be completely unaware. But you know the guys who jump off buildings and flip from wall to wall? Well, we met a couple of them, and filmed an insane Freerunning video travelling around the major landmarks of the UK! It’s electric, impressive, powerful but most importantly entertaining. It’s the sort of video you’ll be telling your friends about!

We are always on the lookout for upcoming talent here at The SPG. Whether you’re a musician, media student or someone with an interest in filming, presenting and/or interviewing, we have opportunities for you to get involved with us and booster that all important CV of yours!

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Interview

DEVLIN

In 2010, Devlin burst his way onto the mainstream bringing with him the underground roots and unique delivery which first brought about his recognition.

His debut album that year featuring collaborations with Yasmin, Emeli Sandé and Labrinth received gold certification, and now two years on, he is back for more.

The second album ‘A Moving Picture’, will be released this October, and after the immediate success of first single, ‘(All Along The) Watch Tower’ ft. Ed Sheeran, Devlin is sure to be in for more of the same. We caught up with him to hear his side of things whilst also discovering what his worst chat-up line is!

Hi Devlin, I hear you’ve just got back from Greece? Yeah, I was just doing a few gigs out there. We played in Kavos; had a couple of dates out there and then we flew out to Malia and played a couple of shows there as well.

Did you squeeze in a bit of holiday chill out time? It was lovely but to be fair we didn’t do much chillin’ out! We were running around like nutters but we enjoyed it man. Nice to feel the sunshine.

Unfortunately returned without a voice though... Ah man,

I’m slowly getting it back now. Still feeling croaky! It was hectic out there.

Did you manage to catch any of the Olympics over summer? I did when I was back home. I watched Nicola Adams win the boxing, she did brilliant. Also managed to watch Mo Farah win and see my pal Ed Sheeran perform at the end!

How do you think London 2012 went on the whole? I think it went really well man. Do you know what I mean, I’m proud of everyone. They really put it in some of those athletes and I was proud of the whole thing. They did it well and the closing ceremony was brilliant.

You must be excited about getting back in the groove of things after the release of ‘(All Along The) Watch Tower’ ft. Ed Sheeran, and with your album ‘A Moving Picture’ also coming out soon?

Yeah, I can’t wait. It’s been a long time coming with the album and a lot of waiting for

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things to fall into place behind the scenes.

But, now we’re ready. I’ve got another single coming out after this one and then the album’s out. I can’t wait man! Just to be back in the charts, competing and selling records is nice.

How did the single come about with Ed? I met him on Example’s tour about two or three years ago; we were both supporting him. We just really clicked man.

I admire his talent and he’s just a nice fella.

Has he taught you anything on guitar?

Haha nah. I take my hat off to anyone who can play guitar, it’s so intricate. My hands are too big and clumsy I think!

Winstone (Kidulthood), Tilly Vosburgh (Eastenders) and George Russo (Turnout) as well. All of them just made it so much easier. It put me at ease, you know?

Did you feel a little pressure acting in front of them? I was nervous mate!

I turned up and there’s a room full of 20 people who you don’t really even see. They just turn it on like nothing matters! I’ve got a new found respect for actors as well. So yeah, it was difficult, but I enjoyed it.

What can we expect from the rest of your album? Just me. I’m trying to keep as close to Devlin as I can. I feel we’ve grown, the music’s grown; I’ve lived two years of life in the mainstream now so I feel

What is Devlin’s worst chat up line?

“Tell a girl: ‘You’re an eight, I’m a ten, you’ve had a squeeze, now grab your coat!’ That’s pretty raw!”

I really like the short movie approach with the ‘(All Along The) Watchtower’ music video. Is that cinematic feel going to be an ongoing theme with your future releases and videos? Yeah definitely man. It was the treatment which came through that made it. The director Corin Hardy had loads of ideas about shooting it as a short film. I was elated about it and yeah, we’ve set the bar now so I think I better come up with some good videos!

You had a great acting line-up in that video as well, Neil Maskell (Football Factory) being one. Yeah we had Jaime

like I’ve improved and am just a bit further down the line now. I’ve got a bit more to talk about and a bit more freedom. You can expect me. If you’re a fan of me, then you won’t be surprised.

Obviously with your debut being such a success, do you think it’s added a bit more pressure and expectation on your shoulders? Definitely bruv. You couldn’t have said it any better! It’s been a long while and the second album can be a jinx for a lot of people. But now I’m glad; Watchtower has been circulating well. Of course, there is pressure, but hopefully we can go gold again or even better.

You have a UK mini-tour in November.

Are you playing any venues you haven’t before? I think I’ve been everywhere before but it’s just nice to get back out there and do my own gigs. I’ve been doing festivals and other gigs, but just to do shows for you, knowing all your fans are there is something I’ve missed. It will be good to get back out there to my fans and give them some new music.

We’ve had a couple of questions sent in for you.

Jade asks, ‘What new music have you been listening to recently?’ Gotye. I really like Gotye. I think the geezer is amazing, he’s so different. I like the style of his music; it’s 50s with a bit of modern thrown in it. Maverick Sabre, I really like what he’s doing. Apart from that I’ve been trapped in my little bubble!

This one is from Ben. ‘What was the spark that really made you focus on music?’ I think it was London City. Me and my management team were just depressed before it took off. We were thinking nothing’s happening; we’ve got no money in the kitty and then when London City got a lot of attention and record labels started ringing up, I think it really dawned on me that I could make a career and a living out of this.

Finally, one of the videos on SPGtv features the ‘Best and Worst Chatup Lines’. What is Devlin’s worst chat up line? Tell a girl: “You’re an eight, I’m a ten, you’ve had a squeeze, now grab your coat!” That’s pretty raw!

Photography by: John Wright

Did you get the chance to have a break and get away from it all inbetween making the two records?

I did. I got to spend time with friends and family but really I’ve just been writing behind the scenes man. I’ve written so many songs but obviously only 13, 14 got used for the album in the end. We just tried to give ourselves as many options as we could.

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But why Ibiza? This tiny Spanish island, 79km off the coast of Valencia, has steadily built up an unbeatable reputation in the world of clubbing, partying and dance fanaticism. From the ‘Born Slippy’ era during the 90s to the mega DJs of Tiesto and co of the noughties and today, Ibiza has prolonged its status as the ultimate location for artists and punters alike. The clubs of Pacha, Space and Amnesia are just a handful of the globally recognised clubbing brands which have dominated the dance scene for decades. Excited yet? Well, so you should be! Here is how you can make it there next summer...

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Billionaire

Money is so often the pinnacle of how the success of a business or person is evaluated. And most I am sure have been left day dreaming about being inundated with wealth. But who was the world’s first billionaire? The answer. It was in fact, American industrialist John D. Rockefeller, whose net worth officially surpassed $1 billion on September 29th 1916. Yes, 1916!

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Miss Universe

Starting in Long Beach, California, by Catalina Swimwear as a bathing suit competition, Miss Universe is now the largest beauty pageant in the world. On June 29th 1952, 29 beauties from across the globe showcased their talents to the viewing public, with Finnish beauty Armi Kuusela being crowned the eventual winner. She became an instant pin-up girl and even starred as herself in Finnish movie ‘Maailman kaunein tyttö’ (World’s most beautiful girl). I imagine the attire compared to today’s pageant slightly differs, wouldn’t you agree?

Black Professional Footballer

Long before the time of Viv Anderson, the first black footballer to represent England’s national team, Arthur Wharton made history by becoming the world’s first black professional player. Born in 1865 in Accra, now the capital of Ghana, Wharton moved to the North East of England at age 19 where he trained as a Methodist Minister. His sporting talents however were soon recognised at Darlington FC, which saw him sign for the prestigious Newcastle and District team in 1885. Like other great goalkeepers past and present, he quickly gained a reputation for being eccentric. Think of him as an old school René Higuita! (Scorpion save against England).

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Female Space Tourist

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Who needs X Factor? Or re-phrased: Who needs to win X Factor?

Misha B didn’t win and by all accounts is looking like she never needed to. Since the release of her debut single ‘Home run’ back in July, the Mancunian has stormed into recognition and emerged as one of the UK’s hottest young breakthrough artists. We caught up with her as she discussed busking on the streets of Manchester, her new single and the naughtiest thing she ever did at school.

Hi Misha! How are you? I’m great thanks, just touched down in Manchester! Can’t complain.

road performing at various different venues across the country. Today, I’m playing at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

Have you been missing it? Yeah definitely.

There ain’t no place like home!

How has the touring been going since the release of your debut single, ‘Home Run’? The support has been mind blowing!

You know, this week for me has been so great. We got A-listed on BBC Radio 1; the support and feedback around the single has

What are you up to during the next few weeks? I’m gona be in the studio finishing off my album. On top of that, I’m on the

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been amazing, like from people who I never even knew had listened to the single; tweeting about it, tweeting links as well. The support has been there, which has been really, really, really, REALLY fun for me!

Can you tell us about your new single ‘Do You Think of Me?’ Yeah, it’s one of those songs that everyone can relate to. It’s different to my first single, it’s got a different feel to it, a little bit slower but with an upbeat hopeful feeling.

Lyrically, what is it about? Everyone has been in a situation, where say, you’ve fallen out with your best friend or you’re not with your partner anymore or you may have lost someone. It’s all about wondering if they’re thinking about you.

Before X Factor, you did a lot of busking and performing on the streets of Manchester. What was the most bizarre experience you had whilst doing that?

I think the first day was the most bizarre! But having random people come up to me and cry because they were so moved by it, was for me, a really humbling experience. It’s the one thing that I can say I’m very proud of; getting over my stage fright and performing to people.

Have you completely overcome stage fright? No, not completely. I don’t think I’ll ever be completely over it but I’ve learnt how to manage it now.

Have you busked since X Factor? Yeah, I actually went back to Manchester and did a bit of busking with one of my friends who busks! How was it? Yeah, it was great! It was great to see that she is still doing what she’s doing and not giving up her aspirations or anything.

So, we’re a well-behaved student magazine. Were you a well-behaved student? Yes, I was! Very, very, very well behaved. I’m actually at the college that I used to go to before X Factor right now!

I used to study music, but before I came here I studied health and social care.

What was the naughtiest thing you ever did at school? I came in with my glasses on. That’s not very naughty Misha...

Yeah it is! You’re not meant to wear glasses inside! Say it had been raining and stuff, I’d come in wearing fully blacked out sunglasses. Did you get shouted at? Haha yeah. “Misha, get those glasses off now!”

Rebel! Who are you enjoying at the moment in the UK music scene? I’m really enjoying Maverick Sabre, also Rita Ora, Labrinth, MIA...

There have been a lot of rumours about collaborations with your album, Missy Elliott being one. Can you shed a little light on this? All of it is still up in the air. At the moment, I’m just focusing on finishing the album and the collaborations will hopefully come after.

Is there a date in mind you have for finishing the album? It should be out towards the end of the year, maybe as early as October!

Have you been trying to tackle many different genres or are you just sticking to one main theme? For me, the album is just a celebration of music and that’s it really. It will be heavily soul, but with other musical elements in there. You’ve got some RnB, a bit of dance. Feel good music really!

We have a question sent in for you from Becky. She asks, “When did you first realise that this was something you wanted to do?” When I was 15. I thought to myself, “Where do I want to go from here?” My passion for music was coming through and then I just started working towards making my dreams come true.

Busking helped, and then X Factor came along as an opportunity, so I took it, and this is what happened.

What was it like first hearing that you had been accepted on X Factor? Oh my gosh! I actually didn’t believe it at first.

How did they let you know? They rang me. If they didn’t ring, you knew you didn’t get through. I just thought it was a friend playing a prank on me!

I’ve been checking out your Twitter; I quite like your mini profile: LIVE. LOVE. LAUGH. LEARN. LET GO. LIFE #DreamBig. Is that your life motto? Yeah, one of my main life motto’s is: ‘Life is what you make it’. ‘Dream Big’ is my life motto. I’ve got a ‘Dream Big’ tattoo.

Sweet! Have you got any other tattoos?

Yeah, I’ve got one which is a music note but it’s also got a peace sign in it and a love heart!

So, what is the Misha B game plan? Kind of taking everything as it comes. Just to be enjoying making music. I’d love to tour and maybe take my music worldwide. I’d love to tour around the world.

Thanks for speaking to us Misha. You’re very welcome, thank you.

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Watch Gabrielle Aplin perform live for Gabrielle Aplin is unique in every way. She is a self taught, and until now, a completely self-promoted artist who has caused storms on the internet’s biggest musical output. With well over 10,000,000 views and 50,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, Gabrielle is now facing the biggest leap in her career so far, having just announced the first single from her debut album this September, with label giants, Parlophone Records. We were lucky enough to spend some time with her on the festival circuit this summer; filming a couple of acoustic tracks and having a bit of a chin-wag along the way. Here is how it went...

Hey Gabby, how have you been since we caught up with you at Larmer Tree Festival? Hey! Very good thanks!

I’ve been very busy though, but it’s all positive.

Good stuff. Did you enjoy playing at V Festival? Yeah it was amazing.

It was a bit weird; I wouldn’t usually think that it would be my vibe, but I went down OK and had a good crowd so it surprised me a bit!

I saw you met Baby Spice as well...

Yes, I did! There was this super, super VIP area which wasn’t really part of the festival, so there was a lot of people back there who I met. I played a little acoustic set to them all, like an open mic set-up.

Nice! So, at the moment you’ve been working on the debut album. How is it coming along? I’m a good chunk of the way into it now, about three quarters of the way through. I’m coming to the final stages of it, like making sure it’s all recorded properly. There’s still a lot to do but it’s getting there!

Will you be including tracks from any of the EPs that you’ve released over the past year or so? Yes, there’s going to be two or three. It’s good, a few of them have been re-recorded.

Could you talk us through the tracks (‘Home’ and ‘Ready to Question’) you played for us at Larmer Tree Festival? I wrote them both with Nick Atkinson who I’ve been working with

for quite a long time. We meet up in his bar and play songs sometimes!

‘Ready to Question’ I wrote recently and I guess it’s about religion, how it works and why people believe in certain things. We were having a hung-over chat and decided to write about it! ‘Home’ I wrote about three years ago. I didn’t really finish it because I had no reason to but then I moved to London and finished it there.

How has the move to London been for you? I didn’t know London that well so I haven’t actually moved to a very nice part! It’s a bit of a culture change but it’s lovely and I’m really liking it now.

You have a couple of tours lined up which you must be excited about? Yeah, we’ve got a UK tour in November and we’re starting to trickle out European tour dates as well. We announced Brussels yesterday and we’ve got about three more to announce too.

Are those dates sworn under secrecy? A little bit! They are the obvious European cities though, so I hope no-one is going to be too disappointed!

You’ve played in Belgium before with Gotye... Yes I did! I did two nights there with him.

How was it? It was amazing. It was when he had a number one with ‘Somebody I Used to Know’, so he was literally the biggest artist in the world at that point and I was touring with him! He’s such a nice guy as well. He’s from Brussels, had the biggest song in the world yet noone would know who he is walking down the street, but come the night time, he’d sold out 3000 tickets two nights in a row. It was a really good tour to be a part of.

I guess you and him are quite similar in regards to how the two of you started to get recognised, by plugging yourself on YouTube and stuff like that. Yeah definitely.

I was writing and producing myself until a team that I clicked with, got it, and that’s literally how it happened. I could have signed a deal about three years ago but I didn’t want to sign it when I didn’t know who I was. But you know, things changed, and I dragged it out for as long as I could and it worked.

I quite like your banter on Twitter.

My banter? What about it?!

I just think you’re funny! Haha, I’ve got the bantz! It’s weird, you can’t please anyone on Twitter, you’ve just got to be yourself.

It’s quite a rare thing with artists.

Yeah, I didn’t wana just have a Twitter account to post things like, ‘I have this song out’ or ‘Come see me - I’ve got tour tickets here’.

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I’ve got a couple of tweets that I’d like you to clear up for us. One was, ‘How come only Polish men ask me to marry them?’ Haha!

Well, since I said that I’ve actually had a few marriage proposals from other nationalities. But it’s weird!

I don’t know why! I was looking at it the other day, and most of my marriage proposals are from Polish men. Maybe I’m a hit in Poland!

Is this all through Twitter? Yeah on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube. Always asking me weird questions! But they’re all friendly, it’s fine. Quite funny!

The other tweet is when you said you’d punched Fearne Cotton in the face! Haha, yeah! She’d played my songs a few times and I saw her on Oxford Street, went to give her a hug and smacked her in the face! It was by accident; I just flew my arms out and hit her across the face. I don’t think she remembered who I was so hopefully that’s a good thing. I don’t think I’d have my songs played if she knew who I was!

I’ve seen a lot of your pet ferret as well... Oh Ferris! He’s great, I’m going to get another one actually. I got him from a friend who couldn’t look after him anymore because she’s living in a flat and was going to take him to a home. I thought, ‘No, no - I’ll have him!’ It’s great, it’s like having a cat.

He’s going to be pretty famous. I’ve made him a Twitter account actually and a Facebook! It’s gona happen!

What’s his page like? Well, I’ve got the name up but haven’t got any pictures up yet. I don’t know how

to upload a profile picture from a phone!

You should get an old-school camera out and do it. Yeah, maybe I should!

At Boardmasters earlier this summer you took part in a Surfers Against Sewage meet. Did you manage to have a surf? Yeah, they wanted to take me out in the sea but it was dead, so they put me on a machine which is very different to actual surfing! It’s not actually like that in the sea where it’s a bit inconsistent. On this you could stay on a wave for hours if you wanted to!

This was right after my gig so there was a crowd of people watching me fall flat on my face and drown!

One final question. The world is supposed to end this year... What would your famous last words be?

Probably, “I’ve lost my phone”. I say that every half an hour! If you knew me and heard me say “I’ve lost my phone”, you’d see that everyone just ignores me and never says anything because they know it’s in my bag or in my hands. I’m going to have it engraved on my tombstone!

Haha. Well thank you very much for speaking to us Gabby, and also for your acoustic session!

Ah, thank you!

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50 Years & Six Faces of James Bond Let me take you back to 1962. Production was finished on the very first Bond film Dr. No, critics and fans of the novels were eagerly awaiting Sean Connery’s performance as the master-class spy and the American producers (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) were banking on the action film to become the blockbuster of the year. No one could have ever predicted the immense success the film would be and that it would be the precursor for the longest film series ever in Hollywood history. 50 years and 23 films later, James Bond has continued to be pure Hollywood gold and, despite its incredible highs and downright lows, the series is the second most successful series ever (only behind Harry Potter). In the half-century history of James Bond, only six actors have portrayed the spy on screen in the official film series and each have had their own approach and responses to their screen times.

1962-1967 & 1971: Sean Connery was the first and is still widely considered to be the ultimate Bond - his mixture of dark humour, his womanising nature and his ability to beat any villain up to within an inch of their life are all considered to be how Bond should be portrayed. Whilst being negatively received during production of Dr. No, Connery received positive reviews when released and this continued. However, this praise began to decline with the release of Thunderball, the fourth official film. Whilst the film was praised for its underwater sequences and visual effects, Connery’s portrayal was seen as tiresome and that he was not bringing any new characteristics to the character. With this in mind, Connery stated his intention to retire from the character whilst filming You Only Live Twice in 1967 - his fifth turn as the agent.

1969: A search began for a new actor and before long, a young Australian model was chosen - George Lazenby, a man with no previous acting experience whose only claim to fame was advertising Fry’s chocolates. Lazenby was reportedly a troublesome actor to work with as was noted by co-star Diana Rigg who claimed to have eaten a clove of garlic prior to their romantic scene in order to annoy Lazenby. As a result, Lazenby’s solo turn in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service still receives mixed reviews today with many praising his ability to mimic an English accent but criticising his style of copying Sean Connery as a womaniser with a little added cheek.

Shortly after production began, Lazenby announced that he would only portray Bond once due to his belief that the series would become outdated in the 1970s.

As such, Connery returned to the role once more for Diamonds Are Forever in 1971.

1973-1985: After this, Connery refused to return again for fear of typecasting and Roger Moore was cast instead, becoming the second Brit to portray the secret agent.

Moore was previously famous in the UK for his portrayals of Simon Templar in The Saint and Lord Brett Sinclair in The Persuaders! Moore’s performance received (and still receives) mixed reviews with many either praising or criticising his tongue-in-cheek manner. Many fans and critics consider his second turn in The Man With The Golden Gun and his final film A View To A Kill as some of the worst films in the Bond canon. Despite these reviews, Moore went on to portray Bond for the longest period, a total of 12 years and 7 films (and even became the first Bond in space thanks to his fourth film Moonraker). However, during A View To A Kill, Moore expressed that he felt he was too old to continue in the role (at the age of 57) and gracefully stepped aside.

1987-1989: Welsh-born stage actor Timothy Dalton was cast for the next entry The Living Daylights though he had been previously considered to replace Connery in 1968. Dalton turned this first offer down feeling he was too young for the role, at the age of 22. Dalton received positive reviews with many critics noting that he was portraying the role more seriously and more akin to the novels. His second turn in Licence To Kill became the first film not adapted from any Ian Fleming novel and was praised for its ability to portray Bond as vengeful and hard-edge. However, this harder Bond displeased many American audiences which caused falling box office grosses, making The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill two of the lowest grossing Bond films in the series.

1995-2002: After the downturn of the series, Bond was revived in 1995 with Irish actor Pierce Brosnan taking on the role in GoldenEye, when Dalton officially announced his reluctance to return. Brosnan was initially signed on to play Bond in 1987 but had to refuse after his program Remington Steele was renewed for a new series. Brosnan received positive reviews, noting his ability to mix humour with action and womanising. Many critics also believed him to be a similar Bond to Connery without the backdrop of the Cold War. Even though GoldenEye was critically acclaimed, Brosnan’s subsequent films received mixed reviews overall for its growing reliance on action and special effects. Brosnan played the role for four films, ending in 2002 with Die Another Day when he left considering himself too old (at the age of 50).

2006-present: In 2006, a reboot of the series was planned, showing Bond starting out as a secret agent. Many actors were considered for the role including Henry Cavill (who will be seen portraying the new Superman in Man of Steel) and Sam Worthington (Avatar). However when Daniel Craig was cast, there was extreme negative backlash, many criticising his blonde hair, his shorter stature and desire to play Bond as arrogant and naïve. But with the launch of Casino Royale, Craig received near universal critical acclaim, with critics believing him to be the most accurate Bond compared to the novels and triumphing Connery in the role. This acclaim continued on to its sequel Quantum of Solace, marking the first time that any Bond film had a direct sequel. Whilst Craig continued to be well received, the sequel itself was not considered as strong an entry as Casino Royale. Craig is still portraying Bond and will be seen on-screen for the third time in 2012’s Skyfall.

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Be Beautiful on a Budget Cosmetics are expensive, fact.

With foundation regularly costing £20, good shampoo and conditioner coming to over £5 and even moisturiser costing near the same, prices soon add up. One day last year, when my bank balance reflected a Millennium Dome scale crisis, I decided to start making cosmetics myself and here I am to share my wisdom.

Instead of forking out on exfoliators and body scrubs, make your own. For a base, take equal parts of sugar to olive oil and add some scents. Honey is fragrant, but I prefer to add lime and lemon juice for that ‘wake me up’ zesty smell. Not only is this a smart beauty product, but also put in a nice jar with some ribbon makes a thoughtful, cheap present.

There are dozens of recipes for conditioners; egg whites, mayonnaise, honey (my favourite), but to give your hair a little extra shine, pour on two tablespoons of malt vinegar and rinse thoroughly.

Somehow smelling of a chippy makes the shine less attractive!

Run out of dry shampoo and haven’t got time for a shower? Combat grease with a little baby powder or talcum powder on the roots for blonde hair and a dusting of bronzer for brunettes. Job done.

Not only are they delicious, but strawberries should be your new beauty staple.

Save yourself money on expensive teeth-whitening toothpastes; mix a little mushed strawberry with your toothpaste and brush. Their acidic nature has been proven to whiten teeth. Baking soda is more commonly suggested, however, this can be a little harsh on your teeth.

Here’s another strawberry trick! Replace acne products with ¼ cup of fresh strawberries and ¼ cup of yoghurt. Spread on your skin, leave for 15 minutes and rinse. Strawberries contain salicylic acid, which is an ingredient commonly found in skin treatments.

A quick Google search will give you hundreds of facemask recipes, but my favourite is with avocado. This is great for those of you with sensitive skin. Mix avocado, yoghurt, honey and a little cream; spread on; leave for 15 minutes and wash off. If you’re on a really tight budget, using olive oil on your skin has similar effects – although I’m not sure the smell and texture would be quite as nice.

Pick up some cheap rose petals, pack a cup tightly with them and pour boiling water over the top. Leave until the liquid is cool, strain the water out, refrigerate and you’ll have yourself a cheap, scented toner.

If you’re a nail-varnish abuser and have been left with stained nails, soak them in hot water with a slice of lemon and watch them brighten up. Lemon juice can also help sort out patchy fake tan.

If you’ve had a night out on the town and are feeling worse for wear, all you want to do is get better, pronto! For an effective detox, make yourself a hot water and slice of lemon in the morning; both refreshing and cleansing. If you have puffy hangover eyes, try the classic cucumber slices on your eye lids. Slices of potato also work great.

When a friend suggested this to me, I was skeptical. If you struggle to walk in heels, rub a little vodka on the balls of your feet and you will see miracles. Don’t ask me to explain how this one works but trust me, it does!

Remember, no amount of products will help you if you’re loading your body with takeaways and fizzy drinks. Drinking plenty of water, green tea and getting your 5-a-day is unrivalled for health benefits, so pay as much attention to the inside of your body as you do the outside!

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