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06. UPFRONT WOW what a summer. It’s all change thanks to Autumn, here’s what’s got us facing the Fall face on.

52. MUSIC We’re all about the twerk and we talk to Nottingham’s own London Grammar who were very, very lovely indeed.

20. THE FEELING In a continuation of our series of speaking to bands with ‘The’ in their title, we pop a question or two to Dan Gillespie Sells, lead singer of The Feeling, who just so happens to have a spiffy new album out…

58. SOCIAL Who went where, for why and when as well as where YOU should be going too.

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66. LAST WORD We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey... Rocky returns to Leicester and we talk to Frank n’ Furter himself, Oliver Thornton.

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22. TREND REPORT Pack up your swimmers and bring out your scarves. From Sports Luxe to Rebel Yell, SIXTYNINE degrees fashion editor Olivia Cox has the low down on this season’s fashion high points as well as a gorgeous fashion shoot by Harvey Nichols and our pick of the region’s best dressed in Street Style.

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BLEACHED Still desperate for a dip dye? Then good news as BLEACH LONDON, the uber stylish salon in the capital for colouring, have released their range of crazy colour creams and washes to give your riah the rainbow treatment.

Shades include Awkward Peach, Washed Up Mermaid and Bruised Violet as well as a salon-standard Total Bleach and a White Toner to create the perfect platinum.

The range also includes a Silver Shampoo and conditioner as well as a Washing Out Liquid if your hair do becomes a hair don’t.

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Art meets Horror at a unique event coming to Derby throughout the Halloween month of October.

A collective of 11 Midlands based artists, sculptors, painters, film makers, photographers, a writer and even an illusionist are creating an eerie installation in a Derbyshire woodland called ‘I Thought I Saw Something...’ the installation which runs at night will see the artwork used to enhance the unsettling atmosphere of the woods.

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Artists have been specially chosen for the dark nature of their work with macabre theme of the event allow’s artists to break boundaries with their work and gives them the opportunity to fully explore their creative freedom.

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Voyeurs are asked to gather at a Derby city centre pub and from there they will be driven by minibus to the secret woodland location. Here they will experience the full horror of this event. Tickets are priced at just £8.80 and are available on the groups Facebook page: Derby Haunted House Project.

LOVELY, LOVELY GIN.

Bring back boozy memories of beachside shenanigans with a fabulous cocktail from East London’s finest Hoxton Gin. Flavoured with Coconut, Grapefruit, Iris, Tarragon and Ginger to get your taste buds tingling, the classic Hoxton 75 is rapidly becoming the office tipple of choice...

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SCHWING!

So the last round of golf the SIXTYNINE degrees team played was pub golf but that doesn’t stop us being intrigued by the Cornerhouse’s latest attraction in Nottingham; The Lost City adventure golf course located in the entertainment hub’s basement.

The Inca adventure features two 18hole courses with dramatic interactive features, such as talking statues and musical landscaping- perhaps not one to do after visiting the Cornerhouse bars then. Towering ancient walls complete with animated snakes and moving rocks transport players into a lost world of epic adventure, where they can discover their inner ‘Indiana Jones’ – and test their putting skills at the same time. We’re in!

To find out more visit: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com or follow @lostcitynotts on Twitter for latest offers.

How to make a Hoxton 75: 15ml Lemon Juice 30ml dandelion and grapefruit syrup.

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From two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) comes this thrilling biopic about the rivalry between drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt during the 1976 Formula One season. Hunt the charismatic Englishman and Lauda the meticulous Austrian clash on and off the track, but after Lauda suffers a near-fatal crash a respect develops that lets them concentrate on racing. Howard excels at intelligent entertainment and Rush will appeal both to fans of motorsport and those new to this gripping story.

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Fifteen Years of FIERCE

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The internationally acclaimed festival of art and performance, Fierce, returns to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary from 4th to 6th October in Birmingham. The festival is set to include a fresh series of innovative events and interventions, appearing in galleries, theatres, clubs, warehouses and streets across the city.

Highlights from this year include two innovative performers in partnership with DanceXchange on Saturday 5 October. Iona Kewney has become known across the European performance scene for her unique approach to movement. At times disconcerting and unsettling, yet always compelling, Iona and her collaborator, musician Joseph Quimby, create a performance space like no other in Knights of the Invisible. Atlanta Eke’s raw and exposed Monster Body, a challenging exploration and demystification of the body will be presented at Birmingham Ormiston Academy by dx also. An extraordinary performer, Eke challenges ideas of objectification, disgust and the dramatic.

Other festival must sees include theatrical interventions from Wolf in the Winter, German artist Eva Meyer Keller presenting Sounds Like Catastrophes, the return of Franko B dancing with an animatronic polar bear and the joyful psychedelia of the Joshua Light Show.

Saturday night also plays host to the return of Club Fierce, featuring rising stars of the hip-hop world Cakes da Killa and RoxXan. Visit www.wearefierce.org for further details and to book tickets.

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Time to be more daring with your work wear; we asked the style consultants at McArthurGlen for their advice on the ultimate office outfit.

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A simple dress can go a long way in making a woman feel empowered and ready to start the day. Be bold and stay on trend with this Autumn Winter’s key print; animal.

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Stand tall and be counted with a pair of power heels. Yes we know they’re not practical to wear all day but keep a killer heel under your desk, and you’ll be ready for those last minute meetings where you need to be head and shoulders above the competition.

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One of this season’s key trends is for androgyny so keep your work suit masculine, we’re talking shoulder pads eighties style. Wear with a high slick pony tail for added drama.

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Express your inner self with your outerwear. One of this season’s key trends is for punk rock rebels so show off your wild side with a punk inspired tartan coat.

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‘You’ve never had it so good’ said someone at some point somewhere. But in this case it really is true as the SIXTYNINE degrees pixel pixies have been busy transforming our ugly duckling website into an all singing, all dancing multimedia swan of stylishness.

Hidden in the heart of the city you’ll find a collection of animals not normally found in Leicester. If our description seems a little woolly (!) then let us elaborate: 33 Cank Street is a temporary public art installation created by artist Shauna Richardson and designed as a giant diorama for her realistic life-size taxidermy-style animal sculptures created using crochet, a unique body of work she calls Crochetdermy.

The collection has been designed to be viewed 24 hours a day through the windows of 33 Cank Street and St Martins and offers an eerie yet unmissable experience for passers-by.

Rammed to the gills with news, views and the very best do’s, www.69-degrees.co.uk features an extended version of the print magazine, a daily updated blog as well as exclusive features and interviews along with some amazing competitions.

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GLOBAL TALENT MEETS MIDLAND’S CREATIVITY Artists and designers from around the world will be showcasing their work in Nottingham during September and October at the 2013 Art & Design postgraduate exhibition at Nottingham Trent University. Artists from over 20 different countries, including China, India, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, Ireland, Holland, Africa, Turkey and Spain alongside home-grown artists from Nottingham will display work at the event that marks the completion of the designers’ postgraduate education.

One such student is MA Product Design graduate, Hannah Myers, who has created and developed local design business, Flare, during her Masters degree. Hannah set up the clothing company, targeted at female cyclists, after being inspired by her passions for mountain-biking and design. Her concept incorporates garments that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and tailored to a female cyclist’s physique.

The postgraduate exhibition takes place from 23 September to 4 October at Nottingham Trent University’s City site. It will feature more than 180 students from the School of Art & Design and the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment displaying a truly diverse portfolio of work including photography, fine art, graphic design and visual communication, fashion, knitwear and textile design, film practice, puppetry and digital animation. Architecture, product design and smart design will also be part of the exhibition.

The Nottingham Trent University Art & Design postgraduate exposition is free to attend and open to the public from 11am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.

For more information visit http://www.ntu.ac.uk/expo or email maexpo@ntu.ac.uk

Let There

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Ever craved the sophisticated lighting systems you’ve seen on the interior design shows? Well the new range of Hue wireless LED bulbs from Phillips may well be just what you’re looking for thanks to their ability to recreate any colour in the spectrum and operated by your iPhone OR iPad.

The LED technology inside every Hue wireless LED bulb is a little bit special and they couldn’t be easier to install. Just pick the lights or lamps you want to give the Hue makeover and screw the wireless bulbs in. Then connect the Hue ‘bridge’ to your wireless network, download the free app and turn the light switch on, so there’s electricity running to the bulb, and you’re all done. It really is that simple.

You can use the app to capture the colours from any photo on your phone. Simply drag the pointer to a colour in your photo and the Hue bulb will change to that colour straight away. You can create multiple saved lighting schemes to choose from depending on your mood and even control them from outside the home.

The Philips Hue starter pack includes the ‘bridge’ and three bulbs and costs £179.95 from any Apple store. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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A VERY BAZAAR BIRTHDAY! CLOTHES SHOW LIVE

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Marking their 25th anniversary, Clothes Show Live 2013 is set to be the hottest ticket on the fashion calendar this year! Between 6 - 10 December over 500 leading fashion and beauty brands, the world’s largest catwalk, hosted by fashion icon and designer Henry Holland, styling tools and techniques from industry experts, make-overs, style transformations and inspirational trend reports gorgeous celebrities, tempting bars, and inspirational fashion demonstrations will all be spread over five exciting days at Birmingham NEC. There’s something for everyone so whatever your style, it’s time to make space in your wardrobe.

The star-studded event will also welcome the first ever episodes of Take Me Out Live, hosted by the king of dating, Paddy McGuinness. A selection of bachelors will aim to impress a line-up of 30 singles girls all in search of Mr Right, with 10 girls being chosen at the show each day.

Undisputedly one of Leicester’s most renowned traders, The Very Bazaar celebrates a Very Special Birthday this year as they turn 40! For the uninitiated, the Silver Street shop is a fascinating Aladdin’s cave filled with jewellery, fashion, soft furnishings, ornaments and trinkets gathered from all corners of the globe. Soothing music and incense create a pleasantly mellow atmosphere in which to peruse the shop’s varied offerings and no matter who you’re shopping for, rest assured you’re absolutely guaranteed to uncover a gem of a unique gift. A true jewel in Leicester’s independent retailer crown, The Very Bazaar is an adventure waiting to be explored!

The Very Bazaar is @ 37a – 41 Silver Street, Leicester, LE1 5EU. Tel: 0116 262 1568

All tickets to Clothes Show Live include entrance to Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model Live where you can see the finalists from this year’s hit TV series.

Plus don’t miss your dedicated seat in the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Fashion Theatre, where you’ll be wowed by a 45 minute fashion and dance showcase featuring live music acts and celebrities. For tickets and more information visit www.clothesshowlive.com or call the Box Office on 0844 581 1256 For more information, visit the Clothes Show Live website: www.clothesshowlive.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClothesShow Twitter: @Clothesshow

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Tickets are valid across all days of the show and are limited to one pair per winner. So what are you waiting for?

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Superstar Tinchy Stryder helped celebrate Ten Years of Selfridges Birmingham and SIXTYNINE degrees were lucky enough to talk to him!

You’ve collaborated with a lot of artists over the years ranging from Craig David to Calvin Harris, who’s been the most fun to work with and who’s been the most difficult?

They’ve all been fun to work with to be honest. There was one time I travelled to Manchester to work with Wiley and he vanished after 5 minutes haha, that’s maybe the only story I can tell you for now!!

Footballer and Pop Star are many people’s dream jobs and you could’ve done both. What made you choose the path you did?

I’ve always loved both.

But Wimbledon, where I was playing football as a teenager, was just a bit too far from Bow. As the music developed and the grime scene was coming to life around me, I met Wiley, music just became the obvious choice to me.

It sounds like you really pioneered Grime as a genre with Dizzee Rascal; does this make you feel proud?

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Very proud, that’s a piece of music history right there.

Let’s not forget Wiley too.

Your fourth album has been in the pipeline for a couple of years now, what’s the latest on that?

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I’m in the studio every day perfecting the product. Every record on this album has to fit the puzzle, it’s coming together slowly but surely. Sorry for the wait!

You’ve got a lot of interests in business outside of your career as an artist, where does your heart lie?

My heart lies with music, always. Without the music a lot of the businesses wouldn’t have been possible, music has opened up a lot of amazing opportunities for me.

What’s on your iPod at the minute?

Jay Z’s new album Magna Carta Holy Grail, Disclosure’s Settle, Naughty Boy’s debut Hotel Cabana, Chance The Rapper’s Acid Rap mixtape is incredible. And I’m really liking Sam Smith too.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Does table tennis count? I can waste a lot of time playing that.

How important is fashion and style to you?

Very. I’m a bit obsessed with it to be honest. Clothes shopping is kind of dangerous for me, especially at Selfridges!!

Do you have a favourite designer?

I like a lot of brands. All the usual suspects APC, Alexander McQueen etc. There’s a wicked new brand called Blood Brother I’ve been wearing a lot recently. Look out for it. www.69-degrees.co.uk

Midlands hairdresser and previous SIXTYNINE degrees stylist Kyle Beasley has won the title of Newcomer of the Year at the British Hairdressing Business Awards. The national award scheme run by top industry publication Hairdressing Journal (HJ) recognises not only excellence in professional and styling skills but entrepreneurial vision and branding.

Twenty four year old Kyle opened his Leicester city centre salon, in stylish St Martin’s Square, in September 2012 and was chosen to represent outstanding achievement within the industry. Kyle commented “This has been amazing way to celebrate our first anniversary as a business. The whole team has worked really hard and to receive this recognition from the industry is just fantastic. The community in Leicester has been really supportive, and it is great that new businesses can start and thrive in the city.”

Kyle Beasley Hair St Martins Square, Leicester. LE1 5EW Tel: 0116 251 8519 For more information on Kyle Beasley Hair visit www. kylebeasley.co.uk or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

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COMPLETE THE LOOK As well as the season’s key denim shapes, you’ll find all you need to complete your denim masterpiece in style

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Denim is one of those timeless wardrobe essentials we never grow tired of. But this season, it’s at the top of the fashion pack’s hotlist after designers showed it in all its glory on the catwalks. To celebrate, we’re treating you to extra savings on top of our outlet prices across a range of lust-worthy brands – including Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Gap and many more – so you can indulge your love affair with denim for much, much less.

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MAILBOX! The Mailbox is preparing for it’s epic refurbishment but there are still plenty of reasons to visit the luxury lifestyle destination, the main one being the food! Bars and restaurants line the water’s edge over three floors, all of which are worth checking out at your own pace but we’ve highlighted our favourites.

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inner of ‘Best Newcomer to the West Midlands’ in the Metro Reader Awards when it opened in 2006, Strada has gone from strength to strength. Offering a true taste of Italy, the contemporary surroundings set over two levels are the perfect environment to sit back with friends and enjoy freshly prepared pizzas and ravishing risottos. There is handy lunch box service for those who need to grab and go, giving you the choice of a pizza or pasta, mixed side salad and drink between 12 and 4pm on weekdays for just £8. Check out their recently launched Menu Fisso, which is full to the brim with crisp flavours and bold seasonal delights!

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ounded by three Kiwis in 2001, Gourmet Burger Kitchen does exactly what it says on the tin and delivers some top quality, meaty burgers. Whether it’s beef, chicken, pork, fish, veggie or speciality (Persian lamb anyone?) you can be assured of a mighty meal. They’re not afraid to go out on a whim and create innovative taste combinations, throwing beetroot, egg, pineapple, onion rings, avocado and grilled mushrooms into their various burgers and it is for this reason that we love them. Gourmet Burger Kitchen only has two rules, to always serve the best burgers and have fun. All burgers are made to order in the open kitchens and there’s not a microwave in sight, literally: check for yourself! Everyone’s had a thin and limp burger before, but if you want to actually taste it, you’ve got to go gourmet.

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inners of Mailbox’s recent ‘Great British Steak Off’, which SIXTYNINE Degrees’s Jon Fraser helped to judge, Miller & Carter certainly know exactly how to serve a stunning steak.

From the field to the butcher’s block to the grill, only the finest and most flavoursome cuts will make it to your plate and with an extensive wine menu you can be assured of a worthy wine to provide the perfect accompaniment. We’d recommend a chateaubriand to share if you’re celebrating a special occasion. However, it’s not just about the beef; the premium steakhouse is offering great tasting fish, lamb, chicken and pork options, all grilled to perfection.

mbodying that je ne sais quoi of French dining, Côte Brasserie follows the current culinary trend in France by taking everything back to basics. Inspired by the many bistros that populate Paris, Côte offers a modern approach to classic dishes such as steak frites, tuna nicoise and mouth watering moules marinieres. We love the intimately lit, informal yet chic surroundings in which Côte invites you to sip a glass of Kir Royale or pick at a bowl of juicy olives as you peruse the extensive menu. Pop down between 12 noon and 7pm to enjoy two courses of £9.95 or three courses for £11.90.

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Still open, still luxurious, as we build you a better Mailbox.

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The Feeling.

British pop-rock quintet The Feeling are back with a new label, a new album and a whole new lease of life. The most played band on radio in 2006, The Feeling dominated the airwaves with hit singles from their debut album Twelve Stops and Home. Fast-forward to 2013 and the boys are now on their fourth long-playing outing and despite showing signs of maturity, Boy Cried Wolf still retains that unmistakable trademark The Feeling sound.

Matt Blackwell sat down with lead singer Dan Gillespie Sells to find out what’s been going on in The Feeling’s world in the two years since their last album was released.

You and band mate Richard met at the Brit School, did you always know that this is what you wanted to do?

Oh, I knew I wanted to be a musician long before Brit School. When I was about five or six I whinged and whinged until my Dad bought a piano from this pub. I still own it actually, it sounds awesome and I use it on the records quite a lot because it really brightens things up. It’s now in the pub that I own, so it’s gone from being in a pub, to a house and then back into a pub again. I knew I wanted to be a musician of some kind, but I didn’t necessarily want to be a front man, it was never my thing to be the main guy, I just wanted to be in a band.

Obviously the Brit School has had a string of incredibly successful alumni, was there ever a sense of expectation to succeed?

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and was still finding its feet.

No one had been through it and become incredibly successful so it was more like an experiment, it was chaotic but bloody good fun! I think the school was destined for success though, because if you get all the musically inclined kids in the whole country and you put them together in this kind of funnel school, it’s almost like the school shouldn’t have to do very much. They have lots of successful kids coming out of it because it attracts the kind of kids that want to specialise in music or acting.

So were The Feeling one of the first success stories then?

Well after we left the Brit School we kind of floundered in the wilderness for a while. We were all musicians but it was a good few years until we became successful. We weren’t really well known until 2006 and we had left the Brit School in 2000, so it was six years before it actually happened.

Your last album came out just over two years ago, what have you guys been up to in the inbetween time? Has it just been writing and recording for the new album or have you each been on your own personal journeys?

Well, there’s been a lot of weddings and childbirth, but for me, I’ve been working on musical theatre shows and a lot of my own projects because I’ve got the studio here in Hackney.

We’ve signed with a new label and made a new record so part of the reason for the delay came from moving on from Island Records and starting to work with BMG Records.

How’s the musical coming along?

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Yeah, it’s great! I’ve got a friend who writes for Doctor Who and we’ve been talking about working on something for the theatre for years. He’s a great writer and he’s a fan of the band so it kind of made sense for us to do something together. It’s not been full time, but we’ve been doing that at the weekends every now and then when we’re not recording and he’s not working on Doctor

Who. It’s a fun little project and it’s coming along nicely, hopefully by next summer we should have something ready to come into the theatre. It’s also great because it means I’m really excited when I come back to The Feeling to work on the new record because I’ve been doing something else. I don’t know which one to call my day job and which one I’d call my hobby, but it all feels like a hobby, do you know what I mean?

It sounds like you’re just having a lot of fun right now?

Definitely, when you’ve got a major record company leaning over your shoulder expecting you to come up with hits, talking to you about demographics, airplay and what is expected of you, it becomes virtually impossible to be natural and make it fun.

With our new record we just

“It’s nice to be working with a team that are as excited as we are.” relaxed and put lots of love into it, not because we had to, but because we felt like we wanted to. After leaving Island Records we decided to work independently; we know how to engineer and produce and we’ve got our own studio so we made the whole record ourselves.

We then had this record and thought: ‘what can we do with it?’ and before we knew it BMG decided to put it out. They’re a great team and are signing us because they’re excited about the record based on the material, as opposed to basing it on our reputation. It’s nice to be working with a team that are as excited as we are.

So has this experience meant the band has undergone a rebirth?

Yeah!

Working with Island Records nearly finished us off towards the end. It’s not a personal thing because we’re

very grateful to them for what they did for us, they gave us our career and we worked really well together for a few years. After a while they became so fearful of us not getting the kind of radio play we used to get.

But this endless need to try and make success is really unnatural, it wasn’t us and it didn’t make any sense anymore.

I’ve had a listen to the new album and there are some great tracks on it, but even from the song titles, I get sort of a certain sense of melancholy.

How much of yourself bleeds through into the music that you write?

Way too much! (Laughs) The part I’ve never been good at is shielding myself, but then I feel that’s why we’ve got such a loyal fan base, because I’m prepared to say what’s going on in my life and be honest about it. I don’t tweet about it and I don’t go on about it in the press as much as I do in my songs. The album is essentially a break up album; I broke up with my long term partner of five years around the same time we sat down to make this record and whilst I don’t really think about what I’m writing, afterwards you look at it and think, well yeah that’s a break up album! I didn’t mean to, it just happened.

When you write songs that come from such a deeply personal place, is it then hard to go out and perform them on tour every night? Does it open up old wounds, or does it give you a sense of release?

It’s very cathartic actually, letting it out is the best thing. In many ways, writers can be the cruellest of people because we have this outlet.

If anyone wrongs us we can write songs about it, it’s like you always win in the end if you’re a writer! I think that even if you’re not a songwriter or a ‘writer’ writer, to write down your feelings is really healthy, I’d recommend it to anyone.

Do you have a favourite track on the new album?

It changes, but I like ‘Empty www.69-degrees.co.uk

22 “I love my studio and we have so much fun in there, but after a while I’m itching to get back on the road.”

Restaurant’ a lot, because it’s quite a fresh sound for us and I really enjoyed writing it. ‘I Just Do’ is another one of my favourites and it seems that people are really reacting well to it because it’s lyrically straightforward and very honest.

Have you been able to gather any reaction to the new material?

We like to road test songs before the album is finished so we’re always out doing secret gigs and playing stuff live and it’s all been positive so far! There’s not much we can do now though, we’ve done the record and it’s an album that’s as honest as we’re ever going to make. I’ve put all of my thoughts and feelings on the line and if people turn around and decide they hate it then that’s fine. I’m proud of it though and feel quite positive about this record; everyone that has come back to us has said it feels like the ‘old’ Feeling so that’s really positive.

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tour. When you’re on the road, is it all work, work, work, or do you have time to kick back and let loose a little bit?

Touring is brilliant; it’s like more fun than anything else.

We get loads of time off on the road and it’s actually more hard work being in London!

We’ve all got so many things going on at home, when we’re on tour we almost get more sleep than any other time, so bus life is great. I love going to all these towns up and down the country and I really enjoy seeing what’s going on; finding antique shops, visiting mates and seeing who turns up at the shows, it’s always fun.

Well I was going to ask what the most enjoyable part of your job is, but I’m guessing it might be touring?

Well, it’s 50/50 actually because I love my studio and we have so much fun in there, but after a while I’m itching to get back on the road. Then when I’m on the road for too long, I start to wish I was at home in the studio, so if we’re always

switching between the two then I’m a happy man.

And the worst part?

The worst part of the job is probably when we’re asked to go and do a morning television show. We have to get up really early and then they put a camera in your face, it’s not very nice!

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ATHLETIC SILHOUETTES IN LUXURIOUS FABRICS MAKE FOR A CASUAL COOL AUTUMN AT HARVEY NICHOLS, WRITES LISA PIDDINGTON ALL PIECES FEATURED ARE AVAILABLE FROM HARVEY NICHOLS BIRMINGHAM.

PHOTOGRAPHER: GARAZI, HAIR: PAUL JONES AT JAMES BUSHELL SALON, MAKE-UP: REBECCA FRANCES, NAILS: AMI STREETS, STYLING: SINEAD O’HERLIHY FOR HARVEY NICHOLS, STYLIST’S ASSISTANT: JARED FLEMING FOR HARVEY NICHOLS, MODELS: STEPHANIE AND ANNABELLE AT BOSS MODEL MANAGEMENT; TOM AT ALAN SHARMAN AGENCY.

Annabelle wears: T Alexander Wang Vest, £65; 2nd Day shorts, £175; Saint Laurent Paris ankle cuff heels, £540, Tom wears: Dolce and Gabbana black shorts, £150; Brian Lichtenberg Ballin sweater; £105; Philipp Plein skull hi-tops, £420, Stephanie wears: McQ Alexander McQueen swallow sweater, £255; Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, £360.

Pamela Mann knee-high socks available from Tightsplease.co.uk.

Clockwise: Stephanie wears: T Alexander Wang vest, £65; Parker sport trousers, £190; Michael Kors watch, £209; Guiseppe Zanotti sneakers, £430 - Tom wears: Moncler wool sweatpants, £250; A Question Of ... black and leopard print T-shirt, £45; Guiseppe Zanotti gold bar hi-tops, £555 - Annabelle wears: T by Alexander Wang zip sweater £285; Parker silk playsuit, £210; and Guiseppe Zanotti gold pumps, £405 - Tom wears: Markus Lupfer black sweatshirt, £260; Moncler sweatpants, £250; Philip Plein skull hitops, £420.

Stephanie wears: MSGM brocade sweater, £190; MSGM brocade skirt, £160; Jimmy Choo studded heels, £495, Annabelle wears: Pinko floral skirt £185; McQ Alexander McQueen mesh vest, £140; Saint Laurent Paris nude platform pumps, £375; Sophie Hulme oversize clutch, £455.

Outfit: Levis Favourite item for A/W: Fur Coat

Outfit: Jacket – Vivienne Westwood, Jeans – Nudie Jeans Co, Shoes – Paul Smith.

Favourite item for A/W: Smart jackets

ELLIE

Outfit: Topshop Favourite item for A/W: Fur Coat

WE WANT THIS BAG! Joggy

CAT LEGGINGS RULE!

Outfit: Leggings – Modcloth, Jacket – Next Favourite item for A/W: Bodies, for layering up.

GEORGIA

Outfit: Dress – Zara, Bag – Miu Miu, Shoes – Children’s shop Favourite item for A/W: Colourful coats

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LOVING THE BROGUES!

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As we say goodbye to the very unexpectedly warm summer and the cold creeps in to our wardrobes, our style hunters, Charlotte Bradley and Ëpha Roe discover the autumn/winter trends of Leicester’s finest fashionistas.

Outfit: Topman Favourite item for A/W: Parka

Outfit: Dress – River Island, Boots – Office Favourite item for A/W: Big woolly Jumpers

GREAT BUCKLE DETAIL!

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FREDDIE HARRIET Outfit: Leggings – Topshop from eBay, Scarf – Alexander McQueen, Kimono – Vintage Favourite item for A/W: Vagabond Chelsea Boots

nick Outfit: Levis Favourite item for A/W: Denim coat with shear collar.

Outfit: Jumper – Neil Barrett, Trousers – Dior, Shoes – Nike.

Favourite item for A/W: Pattern shirts

KEY PIECE! Outfit: Zara Favourite item for A/W: A big clutch

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Style 28 Her. THE TREND REPORT.

SIXTYNINE Degrees Fashion editor Olivia Cox on this season’s key trends.

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It’s been around the block, but

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Pick a key piece

1. Skirt, River Island £30, 2. Chainmail top, H&M £79, 3. Metallic shoe, Reiss £129, 4. Diesel metallic dress, Harvey Nichols £125, 5. Sweatshirt, ASOS £35, 6. Alexander Wang bag, Harvey Nichols £665, 7. Stella McCartney. Falabella Metallic Tote, Selfridges £855, 8. MuuBaa leather jacket, Harvey Nichols £365, 9. MinkPink Top, www.dresscagecity.com £50.

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PUNK It’s most certainly not dead, and this season it’s favouring checks.

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1. Joomi Lim Bracelet, Oxygen Boutique £140, 2. Heels, Next £40, 3. Check Shirt, Warehouse £45, 4. Shirt, Whistles £295, 5. High-Waisted Skirt, Firetrap £52, 6.

Forever Unique Leather Jacket, Cruise £110, 7. Alexander McQueen bracelet, £135 Harvey Nichols, 8. Zara Coat, £89.99 www.69-degrees.co.uk

1. The Pretty Dress Company Floral Dress, Cruise £120, 2. Dress, Dorothy Perkins £25, 3. MSGM dress, Harvey Nichols £460, 4. Ted Baker printed dress, Thackerays £139, 5. Print Skirt, Oasis £40, 6. Bomber Jacket, Mango £69.99, 7. Alva Norge silk scarf, Thackerays £119.95

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MIX & MATCH The more floral the better!

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DARK FLORAL Exactly how they sound. Same prints as before, but this time on Autumnal backgrounds, why not goth it up a little?

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1. Nasha. Etienne Clutch, Selfridges £575, 2. Ted Baker dress, Thackerays £139, 3. Giuseppe Zanotti metallic pumps, Harvey Nichols £405, 4. Vivienne Westwood iPhone case, Thackerays £39.95, 5. Collar Necklace, Wallis £35, 6. Fringe Dress, Miss Selfridge £110, 7. Forever Unique Box Clutch, Cruise £70

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1. Hat, River Island £15, 2. Camilla Skovgaard Ankle Boots, Selfridges £540 3. Maison Scotch bomber jacket, Thackerays £169.95, 4. Issey Miyake Bao Bao Medium Tote, Selfridges £325, 5. Alexander Wang tee, Harvey Nichols £480

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Yup, still going, just with slightly less fluro- see our main fashion shoot on page 24 This is one trend that’ll be around a while. Trust us.

Alexander McQueen

1. Knee Boots, River Island £150, 2. Ann Demeulemeester Biker Boots, Selfridges £650, 3. Jimmy Choo metallic biker boots, Harvey Nichols £650, 4. Gold Dr Martens, Tinfish £95, 5. El Naturista boot, Tinish £149, 6. Maison Martin Margiela Snakeskin-effect Ankle Boots, Selfridges £580, 7. Ash wedge boots, Thackerays £204.95, 8. United nude boot, Tinfish £135

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BOOTY CALL

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Sandals are so last season (literally), so bag some boots. Hint: Go kneehigh, or ankle: this time,

complete the look with the perfect pair!

size really does not matter.

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This passion is shared by the team at TONI&GUY Leicester, where Managing Director Jon Levy and the talented team of stylists and technicians are on-hand to bring you the latest fashion fix, inspired by the latest catwalk trends!

Here’s their latest hair trends for autumn winter 2013, hot off the catwalk...

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PONYTAIL TAKEOVER

Eugene Lin

Fashion week favourite, the humble ponytail made a welcome return to the London catwalks, albeit with a variety of twists. The TONI&GUY Art Team updated the classic style by adding a 3D twist, coupled with a defined centre parting. While an elegant, 60s-inspired, lowslung ponytail, was created for the Paul Costelloe’s triumphant return to London Fashion Week. Yifang Wan’s dishevelled ponytail combined with a low, side-sweeping fringe – the perfect fuss-free style for two-day hair.

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In a fusion of East and West, oriental-inspired hair was juxtaposed with western clothing to create unique shapes and finishes. Travelling Samurai with a fashion twist was seen at Jean Pierre Braganza with a sleek ‘n’ straight style that featured a loop, adding a sense of the orient to the classic runway look. At Belle Sauvage, faux fringes combined with extreme height, extreme length and poker-straight bunches brought a sense of manga to the collection.

HOT FOR TOP-KNOTS

Phoebe English

Donna Karan

EAST MEETS WEST

as an innovator within the hair industry, TONI&GUY have been bridging the gap between high fashion and hairdressing for fifty years now. This iconic British super brand remains committed to its vision through continued sponsorship of London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend.

Autumn winter ’13 also saw the reappearance of the top-knot in all shapes and sizes, from a basic bun to a chic chignon. A contemporary, high, fan-shaped top-knot was created for the Ashley Isham runway while a raw, textured, double-knot gave the classic style an edgier feel at Phoebe English.

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THE ICONIC

LBD www.69-degrees.co.uk

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eadlining SIXTYNINE DEGREES’ range of classic icons, we take a look into the history and reasonings behind the four most famous words in fashion:

35 THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS. ranging from a peplum, to longsleeved designs, the pop star, turned WAG, turned couture creator has proved her worth when displaying her take on the classic LBD.

Everyone remembers their first sighting. Most will say it was way back in 1961, on Hepburn’s gorgeously blasé Holly Golighty in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, whilst others will opt for Wallis Simpson; the original other woman. Every generation of woman has their own Little Black Moment. Mine, for better or for worse, was Posh Spice writes Georgia Mumby.

As an easily influenced child, the sight of Victoria Beckham standing in front of a Union Jack bus started an obessesion with dresses that were little, black and generally, hideously expensive.

But what is it about the LBD that makes it so special it has its own acronym? (in 2010, the Oxford Dictionary of English listed the abbreviation) And why has it been able to stand the most challenging task, of never ever going out of style? Could it be its simplicity?

Or the fact that it’s the most versatile garment ever created in the world of fashion? Or… could it be the mystical power it holds, the power which boosts confidences by sexily screaming revenge at foes with its figure hugging influence?

My money may be on the latter but what ever the reason, the LBD has spent decades carvings its reputation into the cold, hard walls of fashion history.

It was 1926 when the Godess of style herself, Miss Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel first introduced it to the world. Despite previously worn purely by widows (think Queen Victoria after Prince Albert), Chanel’s slightly masculine, longsleeved black dress was deemed “a uniform for all women of taste” by American Vogue, and was likened to a Ford, referencing the mass-produced Ford Model-T at the time.

Surviving the Great Depression and World War II, thanks to an economically friendly design and adaptability that suited each woman of every social class, the LBD soon became an unstopable staple of feminine style.

It was Dior’s ‘New Look’ reconstruction after the war which first began to transform the LBD into more of a Ferrari rather than the afore mentioned Ford. Worn by the likes of Rita Hayworth in the 1946 film Gilda, and Lizabeth Scott in Too Late For Tears (1949), the little black dress suddenly became a neccesity for every sultry femme fatale in Hollywood, and the symbol of a woman not to be messsed with.

Whilst the ‘50s saw a boom in synthetic fibres, causing the dress to rocket in both popularity and accessability, the ‘60s took Mary Quant’s miniskirt to its heart and the style of LBD began to innovate to new heights.

For many though, it is the LBD which we mentioned at the start of this piece which has become the ultimate symbol of it’s style;

Hubert de Givenchy’s 1961 hommage to the garment in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’

Still proving its intense popularity 45 years after the film’s release, the dress, described by Christie’s auction house as “a sleeveless, floor-length gown with fitted bodice embellished at the back with distinctive cut-out decollete” worn by Hepburn’s character Holly Golightly, auctioned for £410,000 alongside the famous elbow length gloves at the auction house in london, in 2006.

Fast forward into the ‘90s and hemlines were getting shorter, styles were getting tighter, and women were getting a whole lot braver with the little black dress. A prime example of this being Princess Diana’s glorious revenge dress. The dress, worn by the Princess of Wales in 1994 at Hyde Park’s Serpetine Gallery benefit, made the front pages of every newspaper and has gone down in LBD history.

Dubbed the revenge dress, Di donned the skin tight Christina Stambolian design a day after the documentary regarding Charles’ infidelities had aired. Stepping out of a private car, with legs up to her arm pits and a smile that displayed little to no heart-break, the figure-hugging ruched minidress was the perfect way to show Charles and the world how confident and, most importantly, sexy the 32 year-old Royal was.

Whilst the cool kids of fashion, Westwood, McQueen and Marc Jacobs have all engraved their rebelious tendencies on the LBD with stretched crepe materials, surprising embellishments and sharpe cuts; the Italianos - Valentino, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana - have all stayed true to the dress’ chicer side with knee length hem-lines, spaghetti straps and pencil skirt styles.

Even my first love, Victoria Beckham, has taken her designing hand to this classic. With different variations

No matter who the designer though, the purpose of the Little Black Dress is definitely to stun: whatever style, maker or length you choose, you are guaranteed to catch an eye or two in a little black dress.

From discovering its new found sexiness to challenging the mind of legendary designers, the little black dress has never seemed to loose it’s original simplicity.

Constantine Tziambazis, Retail Manager for Womenswear and Personal Shopping at Harvey Nichols said: “Put simply, the LBD is one item that no wardrobe can be without; elegant and chic, it’s the fall-back essential when nothing else will do. It will take you through a host of diary dates and, choose well, you could see it lasting you a good few years.”

It’s this adaptability which has enabled the LBD to remain so iconic. The style and concept of the garment, whilst of course adapted to fit moden life, has stood strong and surpassed any other trend in fashion. It’s exactly why women have become so obssessed with the LBD: it’s utterly timeless and with so many interpretations, the LBD is perhaps the only garment that has a style to suit every woman. Its iconic reputation and intense diversity has earnt it an esteemed place in fashion’s history and its future, whilst its accessability and simplicity has always remained a favourite on the high-street.

Whilst colour trends fade in and out of fashion, when it comes to the LBD, black will always be the new black. Its effortlessness style is escapable, as its diversity is a must for any woman who is in dire need of something to wear for whatever occasion.

As Chanel’s successor Karl Lagerfeld says, “One is never – over or under dressed with a little black dress” So why fight it? Every girl is in need of an LBD. www.69-degrees.co.uk

Style Him. It’s time to break out the sweater writes SIXTYNINE degrees Fashion Editor Olivia Cox. Now just choose a trend to go with it.

Outfit by REISS

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ALL ABOUT ORANGE

Topman Design

From sweaters to shoes, everything is orange, some might say it’s the future…

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1. 7 For All Mankind trousers, Harvey Nichols £125, 2. Holland Esquire Gamekeeper Jacket, Christopher Scotney £495, 3. Gant Shirt, John Lewis £85, 4. Gilet, Next £38, 5. Holland Esquire blue jacket, Christopher Scotney, £400, 6. Barbour Jacket, Cruise £329

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Tweed, courdroy and offwhite shirts. Dead pheasants optional

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Keep it bold and colourful this season, even if it’s just with your accessories.

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1. Triangle print cotton shirt Paul Smith, Harvey Nichols £215, 2. McQ by Alexander McQueen High Top Trainers, Selfridges £250, 3. McQ by Alexander McQueen shirt, Thackerays £165, 4. T-Shirt, Zara £19.99, 5. Floral shoes, River Island £60, 6. Vivienne Westwood Rucksack, Pilot £255, 7. Shirt, LUKE £80

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Keep it faux and keep yourself warm.

Expect to find fur on both boots and bomber jackets this season 1.

Coat, Alpha Industries £766, 2.

Dune Faux Fur Hi-Top Trainers, Debenhams £85, 3. LUKE Fur Hat, Christopher Scotney £38, 4. Biker Jacket With Fur Collar, Zara £89.99, 5. Torrin boot, Office £69.99 www.69-degrees.co.uk

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FURRY NICE

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50 SHADES Clashers be gone, get down and dirty with some sexy shading, all in grey of course.

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THINK Multiple Textures and shades.

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1. Stanlad t-shirt, LUKE £55, 2. Barbour Jumper, Cruise £80, 3. Tie, River Island £12, 4.

A Question Of sweatshirt, Harvey Nichols £85, 5. CP Company grey top Thackerays £124.95, 6. Giuseppe Zanotti Carly Studded Loafers, Selfridges £585

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REAL MEN MOISTURISE JOHN PAUL MCGUIRK OF HARVEY NICHOLS explains the perfect daily grooming routine.

For years, women have followed the daily beauty mantra “cleanse, tone and moisturise”, so take note guys ... this is how it’s done

CLEANSE

Get deep down and dirty morning and night to ensure you remove the dirt from your skin, as blocked pores can lead to spots. Massage cleanser into the skin and pay particular attention to areas where dirt can get trapped like the corners of the mouth, the creases near the nose, the chin (which is especially prone to blackheads) and neck. Once the cleanser has been massaged in thoroughly, take a moist cotton pad and remove, working from the sides of your face inwards so you don’t get it in your hair.

TONE

Toner is an essential second step to remove any remaining bits of dirt as well as help soothe, nourish and hydrate the skin while restoring its delicate pH balance. Simply use a cotton wool pad to apply the toner across your forehead, cheeks, around your nose and chin to keep your skin super clean and firm.

moisturise

We’re exposed to central heating, air conditioning and pollution every day, and all these dry out our skin’s natural moisture, leaving it flaky and - gulp - prone to wrinkles. Daily moisturising forms a protective barrier, replenishing natural moisture. Apply a small amount twice daily with your fingertips and use a specialist eye cream for the more delicate area of your face. www.69-degrees.co.uk

BOOTS AND BRACES

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Guys those sneakers won’t cut the mustard this season. Hiking boots, hi tops, brogues and bother boots are de rigeur. Add some orange laces to show your fashion backbone.

Fresh off the catwalk - go chunky.

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SCAN TO ENTER

1. Hudson boot, Pilot £120, 2. Hudson Vasa boot, Tin Fish £110, 3.

Base London boot, Tin Fish £79.99, 4. Double layer boot, Next £60

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The premium footwear brand incorporates luxurious leathers, focusing on texture and colours, along with the latest in shoe making technology including patented Anatomic Gel Technology to make ‘the most comfortable shoes that money can buy.’ The season’s new range includes styles suited to both work and leisure including the wider styles of the Ease range.

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LUKE LAUNCHES AT MERRY HILL West Midlands brand Luke has continued its UK expansion with a new store within Westfield’s Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Situated on the Upper Mall, this latest Luke addition is an impressive 2000sqft in size, boasting a strong collection from the brand and encompassing all areas Luke has to offer. A large selection of apparel, footwear and accessories are featured in the stylishly designed store, reflecting the aesthetic of the brand.

LUKE is a practical interpretation on contemporary menswear and has all the components of the modern lad, a gentleman, a working class hero and a bit of a rogue. The brand draws strong influences from the tough elements of its native Birmingham. With its roots firmly set in the West Midlands, the brand is very proud to be opening its second store in the area with the other situated in the Bullring, Birmingham.

‘Luke’s roots are firmly set in the West Midlands and being a Walsall lad, the opening of the Merry Hill store is a very proud moment for myself and everyone involved. The store opening is another organic step but there is a lot more to do in the coming years and we are all ready for the challenge,’ says Luke Roper, Luke’s co-founder and Creative Director. (pictured) Luke, Upper Mall, Westfield Merry Hill, West Midlands. www.luke1977.com www.69-degrees.co.uk

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LEICESTER TIGERS TRY BIKRAM YOGA FOR SIZE.

Over the years, yoga has been very much seen as an activity exclusive to women and, whilst that particular perception is changing at a rate of knots, there are still those whose thoughts drift to spiritualism and leotards at the very mention of yoga.

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there is a form of yoga that is quickly quashing the concept of yoga being ‘for girls’ and has been practiced by some of the region’s most masculine athletes – 10-time rugby union champions of England, Leicester Tigers.

Leicester Tigers director of rugby, Richard Cockerill; himself a former hooker for both club and country, was introduced to Bikram Yoga in the city by his former assistant, Matt O’Connor. “I used to take the mick out of him (O’Connor) something terrible, because ‘yoga’s for girls’,” he reveals, but after heading down to Friar Lane for a class he admits “it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I have a bit of a thing with my back from my playing days and the stretching and competitiveness of getting through it was really good. It gives me the same buzz that I used to get from a training session as a player, but without the collisions!”

Tigers’ last visit as a team to Leicester’s Bikram Yoga studio came prior to their Premiership Final victory over Northampton Saints at Twickenham last May. Centre Anthony Allen was one of over 20 players to take part in the class, revealing that it’s a workout unlike anything experienced before.

“It’s awesome, but very tough. It’s not so much the postures or positions, which we do a little of at the training ground. It’s the heat making it ten-times harder. A lot of the guys are saying that it’s the hardest thing that they’ve done in terms of training sessions, because it’s so hot. We’re not used to it in England!”

Leicester City Football Club also utilise the services of Bikram on a case by case basis to help rehabilitate injured players and the Leicester Riders have made initial enquiries about incorporating Bikram Yoga into their training. So there you have it, you’ve heard it from the cream of Leicester’s sporting talent and, bearing in mind our exclusive offer giving you 30 days of yoga for just £20, what other endorsement do you need?

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“It’s a workout unlike anything experienced before.”

FACT SHEET: Bikram Yoga is practiced in 1. a room heated to 40°c with a humidity of 40% The classes consist of 26 2. specific and controlled set postures.

There are two breathing 3. exercises performed in Bikram Yoga.

Classes span 90-minutes, the 4. heat allows for a safer and deeper stretch.

During Bikram negative toxins 5. in the body are released through sweat.

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Cirque du Soleil: Alegría 6 – 10 November @ Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

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Since premiering in 1994, Alegría has become a classic Cirque du Soleil production, receiving international acclaim, wowing over 10 million people worldwide. The title of the show comes from the Spanish word for happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries performing some crazygood acrobatics. The performers will repeatedly defy gravity for two and a half hours as they fly, bounce and swing across the arena 40 feet above the stage whilst the audience, perched on the edge of their seats, hold their collective breath.

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Derby Festé 2013.

Style Birmingham Live

27 – 28 September @ River Gardens, Derby

28 September @ Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham

Derby Festé is an unparalleled highlight of Derby’s events calendar, and has been hailed as “one of the most exciting UK festivals for outdoor performance” by The Guardian! a fantastic outdoor spectacular with live performances, music, dance, film and more! Derby’s newly reopened River Gardens will play host to jugglers and exciting fire performers to get the party started from 7pm on 27 September before showing the way to Bass’ Recreation Ground for the performance of As the World Tipped by Wired Aerial Theatre.

Saturday will see the streets of Derby come alive with a fantastic selection of entertainers from midday with evening sounds provided

by White Wings and the seriously talented DJ Yoda.

The Lovesong of Alfred J. Hitchcock

Grab yourselves a front row ticket because the city’s ultimate and unmissable day of fashion, beauty and shopping is back. Style Birmingham Live will be rocking Town Hall like you’ve never seen it before with a jaw-dropping catwalk show hosted by model and presenter Emma Willis and reality TV star Rylan Clark. You’ll be given a sneak peek of all the AW13 trends and have the chance to join in with the hosts as they debate their reactions in a fashion Q&A after each show. Ticket holders can also apply for a free reserved seat to watch The Show: Ten at Bullring in celebration of the shopping centre’s tenth birthday.

An Evening of Burlesque 28 September @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 18 October @ Theatre Royal, Nottingham Hot off the West End, Britain’s biggest burlesque show is coming to Birmingham with a fresh cast of lovely ladies for 2013. Promising to be “all tease, no sleaze”, the themes include Arabian Nights and bubblegum blowing baseball babes amongst a heap of others. The shows always pack out auditoriums and you can expect dance, comedy, music, magic and just general fun-ness, so whip out the suspenders and get well and truly involved! After all, what good is sitting alone in your room?

Life is a Cabaret old chum, come to the Cabaret!

27 September – 5 October @ Curve, Leicester This autumn, Curve invites you to enjoy an evening in the head of the Master of Suspense. David Rudkin’s poetic new play is a unique and haunting character study of the great filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, examining how he developed the ideas of his most famous films, including Marnie, Vertigo, Psycho and Strangers On A Train. An unprecedented journey into the mind of one of our most fascinating cultural icons, not to be missed! There will be an after-show discussion on Wednesday 2 October. www.curveonline.co.uk

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler 2 October @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham 14 – 15 October @De Montfort Hall, Leicester Oddball comic Bill Bailey will be giving an appraisal of all his qualms with life in the modern world when he stops by in Birmingham and Leicester as part of his national tour. You can be sure to witness all the usual ingredients of a Bailey show including his trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, songs, philosophising and, of course, silliness on an epic scale!

Watch out for the Religious Dubstep and one amazing owl! www.69-degrees.co.uk

Robin Hood Beer Festival 9 – 12 October @ Nottingham Castle

46 Sounding The River 3 – 6 October @ mac Birmingham Take a magical journey of sound, light and performance down the River Rea and into Cannon Hill Park.

You’ll find yourself meandering along a riverbank where fire lit performers extinguish the darkness, mechanised birds fly past your ears and trees come alive with strange electronic song. As you drift along hidden river walkways, you will enter a dreamlike place of water sounds, floating music and delicately rippling worlds.

It sounds like a scene from a Tim Burton movie or a Dalí painting, but this nocturnal exploration of nature reflected through art is actually the final celebration of mac Birmingham’s 50th year

A firm favourite of beer drinkers everywhere, CAMRA’s annual festival offers the widest choice of draught cask conditioned beers in the entire world and again returns to Nottingham Castle this August. Attempting to break its own world record, the festival promises to offer over 1,100 different real ales, not to mention over 220 different real ciders! It’s bang in the city centre so no cars necessary, just remember to drink halves if you’re planning to sample over 1,300 different beverages.

Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend 4 – 19 October @ Nottingham Playhouse Celebrated Nottingham author Michael Eaton brings us the story of the greatest celebrity villain of the Victorian Age! A master of disguise, an accomplished musician and irresistibly attractive to women, Charlie Peace was forced to go on the run after murdering his lover’s husband and holed up in the warrens of Nottingham’s Narrow Marsh for a time. This modern musical melodrama, which makes its world premiere in Nottingham, asks a question that is as relevant now as it was then: why are we terrified of crime but fascinated by criminals?

Birmingham Comedy Festival 4 - 13 October 2013 @ various venues, Birmingham This city-wide arts festival has been making the people of Birmingham laugh since 2001 and is back for another laughter-packed 10 days.

It’s got big names, up-and-coming acts and some of the best talent from the region’s largely unsung comedy scene. It’s not just about standup though; the festival embraces theatre, cabaret, film, spoken word and visual arts too, anything with a humorous edge. There will also be workshops for those looking to brush up on their skills or branch out in their career! For more information and full listings head to: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

The Big Taste 4 – 6 October @ Mell Square and venues, Solihull town centre Now in its third year The Big Taste is back for 2013 and will celebrating more of Solihull’s food and drink than ever before. Combining great tastes with fantastic entertainment, the free festival will features special menus, live demonstrations, master classes and exclusive vouchers for many of Solihull’s restaurants, bars, coffee houses and pubs, perfect for all you foodies out there! For more information and full listings head to www.solihullfestivals.co.uk

Bruno Mars 11 October @ NIA, Birmingham 22 November @ Capital FM Arena, Nottingham Since the breakout success of his debut album Do0-Wops & Hooligans, Bruno Mars has gone on to assert his position among contemporary pop’s most gifted and compelling artists. The smooth talking Hawaiian born artist has been making women melt telling them they’re amazing just the way they are and will be in Birmingham this October! With astronomical global album sales figures and over 50 million singles sold worldwide, the 14-time Grammy Award nominee has fully proven himself as a true superstar. Book now to avoid disappointment!

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Russell Brand: Messiah Complex 7 – 8 October @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham 1 – 2 November @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall 25 November @ De Montfort Hall Messiah Complex is a mental disorder where the sufferer thinks that they might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? What about Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Hitler? All these men have shaped our lives and influenced the way we think. Russell Brand brings will be bringing his own unique blend of delightfully offensive comedy to Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham this autumn with a show that looks at the importance of heroes in an age of atheistic disposability. Plus with it being Russell Brand, there’s sex. Obviously.

The Beauty Queen of Leenane 18 October – 9 November @ Curve, Leicester

Travels With My Aunt 14 – 19 October @ The Little Theatre Henry Pulling, a mild-mannered retired banker, who leads a quiet life and loves nothing more than tending his beloved dahlias. When his eccentric and outrageous Aunt Augusta appears out of the blue with mysterious information about his past, Henry is drawn from the safety of his flower beds into a series of absurd and exotic international adventures. Henry, Aunt Augusta and more than 25 characters are inventively portrayed by just four actors who switch identities, nationalities, ages and genders in this whirlwind theatrical adventure, adapted from the celebrated novel

by Graham Greene.

Paul Kerryson once again steps into the director’s chair to helm his third production of a Martin McDonagh play. McDonagh has tasted Hollywood success in recent years with In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths, but it was The Beauty Queen of Leenane that rocketed him to fame in 1996, winning a nomination for Best Play at the Olivier Awards with the subsequent Broadway production going on to bag no less than four Tony Awards. This hysterically comedic edge-of-your-seat play charts the life of Maureen Folan, a 40-yearold virgin, her relationship with her manipulative mother, and her brush with romance in the mountains of County Galway, Ireland. www.curveonline.co.uk

BY MARTIN McDONAGH DIRECTED BY PAUL KERRYSON

Jessie J 24 – 25 October @ Capital FM Arena, Nottingham It’s been another whirlwind year so far for Jessie J who hits Nottingham’s Capital FM Arena slightly later than intended, this October. Due to extended recording commitments Jessie had to reschedule her Nottingham dates from spring to autumn with tickets to the original dates remaining valid. The buzz-headed songstress has hit the number one spot in 19 countries worldwide and sold one million copies of her debut album in the UK alone, which she will be following up this autumn with her second album ‘Alive’, which features collaborations with Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal.

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Richard III 25 October – 16 November @ Nottingham Playhouse When Richard III comes to Nottingham Playhouse it will be the first major staging of Shakespeare’s play since the eponymous king’s skeleton was found in a Leicester car park. Richard plots, calculates and murders his way to the throne in one of he most chilling portrayals of political tyranny ever seen on stage and the production brings out the parallels between the devious king and modern politicians who have led campaigns of fear and oppression with seductive rhetoric and persuasiveness.

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The Rocky Horror Show 7 – 12 October @ Curve, Leicester

50 Frankfurt Market 14 November – 22 December @ Victoria Square, New Street, Centenary Square and Chamberlain Square, Birmingham The centrepiece of the city’s festive events calendar is back and will see our German cousins descending upon the streets of Birmingham to create what is the largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria. A plenitude of tantalising treats are waiting to tickle your taste buds, including bratwurst and brazel, hot glühwein and of course some nice crisp German beer. With over 180 stalls selling gifts, jewellery, decorations, and handmade toys, the market offers a unique shopping experience and generates the feel of a small, bustling village within the heart of the city centre.

Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. With Richard O’Brien’s original script, you can bet on fun, frivolity and frocks in abundance in this 40th Anniversary production as the cast deliver timeless classics such as Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp. So sharpen those stilettos and get practicing, it’s simple: just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right… www.curveonline.co.uk

51 Shades of Maggie 15 – 16 October @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Sleeping Beauty On Ice

Move over Mr Grey, Maggie’s in town.

The number one best selling spoof play of 50 Shades of Grey tells the story of loveable Maggie, a working class girl in search of love. Maggie knows what she wants in a man and thinks she may have found the one in ‘Mr Big’, but it turns out he’s into some quite questionable bedroom antics. Emmerdale’s Adele Silva takes the title role, delivering a laugh-a-second one-woman show that has been touted as the funniest, sexiest and maybe dirtiest show of the year. Count us in!

8 – 12 October @ New Alexandra Theatre After almost a year and a half absence that has seen them embark upon a worldwide tour, the international ice dance sensations The Imperial Ice Stars make a triumphant return to the UK and Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre with Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Experts in tying together well-loved classical scores with breath-taking choreography and romantic narrative, the 26-strong cast of Olympic, World, European and National Championship skaters never fail to create a rich fusion of pulse racing ice dancing and dramatic performance and are sure to work breathtaking wonders with this timeless fairytale love story, set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent music.

Day of the Undead 2013 16 November @ Phoenix Square After a sell out event in 2012, Day of the Undead is back for its 7th year, allowing all of you gore fans out there to get your fix of brains and blood. The celebrations run from midday to midnight and include 13 hours of zombie films, retro zombie games, a best-dressed zombie award along with author signings and a zombie shop. If your wardrobe is lacking a zombie costume don’t worry, there will be make up artists available to make you look like your favourite cadaver. All for the price of a £25 day pass! www.69-degrees.co.uk

Stereophonics 18 November @ Capital FM Arena, Nottingham 19 November @ LG Arena, Birmingham Welsh alt-rockers Stereophonics are out on the road again in support of their eighth studio album, Graffiti On The Train and have announced that they’ll be playing at the LG Arena this November. With a career that spans back over a decade, the band has had countless hit records with five UK chart-topping albums and has grown to become one of the most iconic bands of the twenty first century.

BalletBoyz: The Talent 2013 5 November @ Derby Theatre Make some noise. Make some room. The BalletBoyz are back. Following triumphant UK and international appearances, this phenomenally popular company presents an exhilarating evening of explosive dance. The Talent premières two stunning new dance pieces by internationally celebrated choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett. BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance, led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers, the company thrills audiences with its distinctive style, fusing spectacular dance with stunning music and film.

Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] 19 October @ New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 4 November @ Nottingham Playhouse Written

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. Directed

by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor.

A riotous and hilarious fast paced romp that features all of The Bard of Avon’s 37 plays in just 97 minutes!

The madcap men in tights from The Reduced Shakespeare Company weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless with laughter. The show was London’s longest running comedy having clocked up nine years on the West End and comes to the Midlands, revised and ever funnier this autumn!

Professor Green 12 November @ Assembly Rooms, Derby 14 November @ O2 Academy, Birmingham Firmly established as one of the crossover superstars of British music, Pro Green has always remained true to his roots in rap, which he got into by accident after free styling at a friend’s party. Since then he has gone from strength to strength, spawning two Top 3 albums and eight consecutive Top 40 singles. This national tour is in support of the Professor’s third album, which is slated for an October release.

Thriller Live The Feeling 26 October @ O2 Academy 2 Birmingham 29 October @ O2 Academy Leicester British pop-rock quintet The Feeling have signed to a new label and are back, bringing with them a new album and a whole new lease of life. After dominating the airwaves in 2006 with hit singles from their debut album, the boys are now on their fourth long playing outing and despite showing signs of maturity, the new material still has the unmistakable trademark The Feeling sound. The show had to be rescheduled from April; tickets to the original date are still valid. www.o2academyleicester.co.uk

18 – 19 November @ De Montfort Hall Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its fifth year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Already seen by over two million people in 26 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of MJ’s 30-year musical career.

You can expect two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, you won’t be able to Beat It (sorry). www.69-degrees.co.uk

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BASS MUSIC: Twerk It Bitch.

By the time you get to read this, hopefully the image of Miley Cyrus thrusting her chickenesque ass into Robin Thicke’s crotch will no longer be burnt onto your retina and solid food will once again be an option.

So twerk is now an internationally recognised ‘thing’ complete with an entry into the Oxford Dictionary and Miley’s VMA performance has polarised opinion on all sides of the moral compass.

To clarify what this is all about, twerk is a name coined for a dance that involves leaning forward in a low squat while moving your hips back and forwards.

There are those who insist that this comes from a traditional African dance via the Mapouka which was outlawed in the Cote d’Ivoire and other African countries in the late 90’s due to videos of it being marketed and sold as pornography. However, derivatives of it exist in many places around the globe, not least Columbia (Mapale) and the UK (Strippers). Yep - I said it. Strippers. If you are from the UK, up until August of this year, that’s probably the limit of your exposure to it in a nutshell.

Anyway, I want to look past the dance and all the crap that goes with it, and look at the beats. if you go to the US right now, then you’re going to find a lot of music that lends itself well to this dance.

Predominately based on the Roland 808 drum machine, it is music that’s been around for a long, long time. Think trap, think dirty south, think hip hop, rap and bounce. All these sounds can be associated with the dance, but there is one derivative that is now being referred to as twerk music

DIPLO

The first tune to early kick things off internationally was Diplo’s ‘Express Yourself in May 2012. In the words of Washington DC journalist,

dance music oracle and all round good guy, @marcuskdowling, “You have to look at Express Yourself and the general importance of OG crunk southern rap.

Once Express Yourself blew up, it was like, “time to twerk bitches!”

Diplo - “Express Yourself”

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Fast forward to 2013, and along came Bird Machine by DJ Snake. Super stripped down, it came out on Mad Decent’s Jeffree imprint and features a classic bird call as a lead over a bouncing, rump shaking 808 sub. You can grab it here for free: www.maddecent.com/dj-snake-birdmachine-together-jeff038/

Since then a deluge of tracks have followed which have taken these themes and expanded and explored, not least Pickster & Riot Earp’s ‘Ratchet Gas’, Yellow Claw and Yung Felix’s ‘Dancefloor Champion’ and Tropikillaz ‘Hideho’. www.soundcloud.com/doandroidsdance/ pickster-riot-earp-ratchet-gas www.soundcloud.com/trapmusic/ dancefloor-champion-by-yellow www.soundcloud.com/tropkillaz/hideho

So, is this a genre that will revolutionise music? Nope, but with a dance that’s going to appeal to every ratchet ass girl on a dance floor this side of Swindon, as well as the rich and the beautiful, trust me... it’s staying around.

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After a several years of being the inspiration behind other peoples music compilations like Hed Kandi and Fierce Angel, Es Vive have come back with their very own. A truly independent mix, 3 CDs of some of the finest chill out, deep house, tech house and house around offer just a small sample of the music you will hear at Es Vive. Elegantly combining the days and nights, from the relaxed mornings around the pool, to the afternoon DJ sets, and finally to the last drinks in the Experience Bar at dawn.

K-Klass are responsible for some of the biggest house tracks ever made. They have worked alongside established artists such as The Pet Shop Boys, Kathy Brown, Bobby Brown, M-People, Level 42, Kylie Minogue, Rozalla, Sunscreem, Frankie Knuckles, Bizzare Inc, Kathy Sledge, New Order, Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross, Lisa Stansfield and Candi Staton plus many, many more.

The 2-disc album features all their classic anthems plus a few more of their modern works. Say no more…!

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Avicii: ‘TRUE’ - PRMD / Universal

Two-time Grammy nominated Swedish DJ/producer Avicii’s much anticipated debut album ‘True’ has finally arrived.

Expertly blending elements of Progressive House, Classical, Bluegrass, and Disco, the collection of 10 fresh tracks illustrates Avicii’s ability to ignore the rules, constantly challenging both himself and his fans while progressing his craft. The album’s eclectic rule breaking is sure to keep him in favour with his army of fans.

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Uproot Andy - Worldwide Ting Vol. 2 (Que Bajo Records) I can’t let this issue go without mentioning the incredibly talented Uproot Andy, and his new EP, ‘Worldwide Ting Vol.2’. Andy and his partner in crime, Geko Jones, have provided a New York anchor for the digital Latin-remix musical movement.

In 2008 this lead to them starting a monthly tropical club party, Que Bajo, which is now the undisputed home for Global Bass music in New York City. A fantastical mixture or Latin rhythms, this free E.P is something that you could put on anywhere. As danceable as it is listenable, don’t sleep on this. http://quebajo.com/post/59489708386/ qb002-uproot-andy-worldwide-ting-vol-2 DISGRACELAND

ROVO and System 7: ‘Phoenix Rising’ - G-Wave Records

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After a ground-breaking tour of Japan in 2011, including a successful Tokyo show at O-East, Phoenix Rising unites UK electronic music pioneers, System 7 (aka Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy) and popular Japanese band, Rovo, in a new musical project. The result of which is the self-titled album ‘Phoenix Rising’. Rovo and System 7’s Phoenix Rising combines System 7’s electronica, synthesized with Rovo’s sound and employs techno beats as rhythmic basic and live drums, seamlessly morphing from one to the other. To create a unique and nu cool sound.

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Leading clubbing super-brand Pacha again prove their worth with this, Pacha Ibiza Deep House, their latest compilation which showcases some of the coolest sounds in the scene right now. Across the two mixes, you’ll find music from all of the main players in the deep house world including Dusky, Electronic Youth, Ejeca, Huxley, Midland, Kry Wolf, Arrogant Guy and Nhan Solo. A great compilation to remind you of those hot Ibiza nights.

MW Skittles In For Me Remixes Manchester’s Estate Recordings have switched things up with their next release, Skittles - In For Me.(the remixes)Taken from his critically acclaimed album, ‘Poor With £100 Trainers’ that was released in 2012, In For Me follows the storm whipped up by Skittles’ collaboration with bad man of the moment Dub Phizix.

Metalheadz golden boy Jubei has reworked the original into a dangerous D’n’B dance floor destroyer. On the flip Need For Mirrors go in with a grimy drum driven burner.

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54 London Grammar.

The A-Stream One million plays on Soundcloud, a top 40 single, two soldout London shows, a slot at Glastonbury and a track on the Radio 1 A-list - in less than a year, London Grammar, have rocketed from playing Nottingham’s local bars to becoming the buzz band on everyone’s lips. When we catch-up with their affable guitarist, Dan Rothman, it’s clear that these University of Nottingham graduates are taking everything in their stride.

“I think sometimes within the band we don’t even realise it”, reveals Dan when we speak to him on an early autumn’s afternoon. “Obviously, it’s been generally quite overwhelming how quickly it’s all happened and we’re incredibly grateful for it, really”.

Dan along with bandmates Hannah Reid and Dot Major were catapulted into the limelight after anonymously posting two tracks, ‘Hey Now’ and ‘Metal & Dust’, online at the end of last year. Their minimalist moon-lit electro and Hannah’s distinct emotive vocals have captured the imaginations of everyone from the blogs to the broadsheets, and even earned them celebrity fans along the way with The Vaccines and Basement Jaxx singing their praises, as Dan explains. “We played this festival in Scotland called Rockness and we had our dressing room next to the Basement Jaxx and The Vaccines; we were chatting with them and hanging out with them, which was weird”.

London Grammar originally formed at the University of Nottingham when Dan overheard Hannah singing in their halls of residence. “When I met Hannah we just started playing writing songs together, playing gigs, and playing covers in rubbish bars with about three people.” It wasn’t long before the then duo teamed-up with producer/mutli-instrumentalist Dot who took their sound to a whole new level as Dan recalls. “When we met Dot I think that was when we were like ‘let’s form a band’, because there were now three of us and we started gigging and playing more”. Nottingham also helped to play a part in shaping the band allowing them to grow away from the spotlight of their hometown, London and feed www.69-degrees.co.uk

of the city’s individual scene. “It’s quite electronic the scene in Nottingham and that’s what quite a lot of my friends are listening to” Dan says. “Dot, in particular, was affected by that and that’s why he got into electronic production, because he had friends from Nottingham not just at university who had got into producing and that’s probably the biggest effect”.

Even from the beginning the trio’s aspirations for the band were high. “I think it was just making an album that we were really proud of, that was the main goal initially and just hoping we could do a good job of it and that people would like it,” Dan says. It’s a goal that they’ve already realised as their debut album, If You Wait, has been released to unabashed critical acclaim. The record, like the singles, weaves a seamless dystopian soundscape hinged around Hannah’s soaring vocals to instantly give you goosepimples. “We consciously made a record, and we might even be criticised for, but we didn’t want to surprise anyone,” Dan tells us when explaining the thinking behind the record. “It wasn’t our intention to go and make this weird experimental record; it is a collection of songs that are emotional and spacious and that’s what we wanted to make and a record with a consistent mood”.

Part of this mood is indebted to vocalist Hannah’s unique yet reassuringly familiar voice that flawlessly communicates every slight sensation and nuance.

Her voice is reminiscent of generations of singers like Nico, Janis Joplin, Sade but remains resolutely her own. “She just has this natural perception of the world where she sense the loss in people, the sadness and emotions that relationships and friendships can bring about,” Dan tells us before catching himself and adding, “that sounds really morose and like you’re chatting shit? But, that’s kind of how I understand it.”

The band’s soul searching lyrics are heightened by the filmic landscape they surround it with, something that’s born out of a love of film composers, like Thomas Newman (American Beauty), Hans Zimmer (Inception, Gladiator). “Dot and Hannah are constantly listening to Thomas Newman and Hans Zimmer and those composers and they are amazingly influential”, Dan reveals. It’s something that they’d like to explore further by scoring their own film in the future. “It sounds like a really geeky thing for a band to say we’ve only been around for 7 months, “yeah, we’d like to make a film score”. But, yeah I think we probably would I think it’s something

we all love,” Dan confirms.

London Grammar’s use of bare programmed beats, intricate riffs and Hannah’s dramatic vocals have led to some obvious comparisons. “It’s pretty much the standard one we get, The XX and Florence And The Machine,” Dan tells us but it’s something again the band are handling well. “It definitely doesn’t annoy me, because I love The XX always have done.”

It’s a comparison Dan sees as owing more to the fact that they have the same shared influences as their contemporaries “There are bands or artists before The XX that have influenced The XX and subsequently influenced us and that’s where the correlation lies, like Massive Attack, Portishead, Burials they have had an influence on The XX and in turn an influence on us.” With a record collection like this and an introverted debut and is there any chance of the band doing a four to the floor dance anthem in the future? “I think we’ll definitely be aware of that for the music we make in the future, but are we going to make a Calvin Harris record?

Probably not”

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Massive Attack, Portishead, Burials they have had an influence on The XX and in turn an influence on us.

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The trio are set end their triumphant year hitting the road for their first UK tour and it’s something Dan’s a little nervous about. “I’m absolutely terrified!

Hopefully we’ll be fine, but it’s definitely new territory for us and it’s going to be a massive learning experience.” Despite the nerves Dan hopes to do the album justice live. “The idea will be to create an atmosphere that’s quite emotional and stark and all those things you’d expect from the music,” Dan says. “We’re not the most serious people in the world, so we’ll have a bit of fun as well.”

Read the full interview online: www.69-degrees.co.uk If You Wait – Out now www.londongrammar.com

TREATS

by Marie Wood and Sophie Paluch & Kylie O’Connell

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Goldfrapp.

Tales of us

Dissatisfied with the dead disco of their last album, Headfirst, Goldfrapp for their sixth release ‘Tales Of Us’ have taken a glittered platform step away from the multi-coloured dancefloor’s edge to plunge a barefoot once again into the dark undergrowth that the duo first unearthed on Felt Mountain and Seventh Tree.

All the songs excluding one are named in the first person with Goldfrapp creating a breathtaking minimalist cinematic soundscape for each of the imaginary protagonists to play out their story. Simple picked guitars, exposed piano and sweeping strings triumphantly convey a melange of emotions; ‘Unna’ oscillates between unbridled exhilaration and fear and ‘Simone’ – a tale of a young girl sleeping with her mother’s lover – recalls the grand theatrics first scaled on ‘Horse Tears’.

Tales Of Us is a compelling chapter not to be skipped in the band’s own dramatic story.

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Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks Well, we’ll be damned NIN have only gone and made an electro pop album! Okay, more Depeche Mode than Little Boots but Trent, Atticus and friends have definitely explored a lighter terrain than the heavy industrial soundscape they pioneered. Fleshier tracks such as ‘Copy of A’ and ‘Came Back Haunted’ will still appeal to the old school NIN fans, but overall Hesitation Marks heralds new and unchartered territory.

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Birdy - Fire Within

Diana Vickers - Music To Make Boys Cry Pop has often overlooked Miss Vickers as a serious contender, but this is all about to change.

Where her debut missed the mark, MTMBC – all sugar-coated pop, saccharine melodies, sumptuous middle-eights with sprinklings of electro pop dust - has the xfactor.

Lead single ‘Music to Make Boys Cry’ is the clear stand-out track, whilst ‘Boy In Paris’ and ‘Dead Heat’ showcase a more musically independent and mature side.

MTBW flicks a defiant ‘v’ for victory.

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Babyshambles - Sequal To The Prequal Birdy is now seventeen and still projecting a level of soul well beyond her years as Fire Within the successor to her 2011 debut stamps her original substance as a young musician. As a genre it may be pop, but her use of guitar in tracks such as ‘No Angel’ and basic builds in ‘Light Me Up’ let her do the talking. It’s honest, endearing, simple and set to warm a few hearts.

KOC

If you’re a hardcore Babyshambles fan long awaiting the grit and grime of their previous recordings then you may well be disappointed as new long player Sequel to the Prequel, with fewer heavier tracks, is easy listening from start to finish. Whether or not Peter Doherty’s lifestyle remains as clean as this album is irrelevant, as the songwriting is better than ever (not to mention Doherty’s voice). But if it’s the band’s familial edge that you want, then upfront at their next gig is where you need to be.

KOC www.69-degrees.co.uk

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BIG SCREEN.

BY DAVID BALDWIN

Carrie In the last decade, the horror remake has become a genre all of its own. There’s barely a single horror movie from the 70s or 80s that hasn’t been remade, ripping out the ingenuity and style of the originals and replacing them with cookie-cutter direction and a 12A certificate to maximise box office receipts.

So what of Carrie? Adapted from the Stephen King novel by Brian De Palma in 1976, the original film earned a certain cult notoriety thanks to Sissy Spacek’s performance and the infamous bucket of blood sequence, but it was no cast-iron classic. Yet there are a few reasons to be relatively excited about this 2013 update, starting with the director - Kimberley Peirce, a woman who’s turned down a number of Hollywood offers since her late 90s drama Boys Don’t Cry earned her international recognition, a director more interested in human drama than cheap thrills.

Then there’s Julianne Moore as Carrie’s religious nut mother. A more perfect casting you couldn’t hope for, Moore sure to deliver the disturbing performance needed to ensure that Chloe Grace Moretz’s Carrie unearths her telekinetic powers. And finally, there’s the fact that the original movie ended with the prom massacre, when readers of the book know that’s only the beginning of Carrie’s homicidal mission, her powers leading to the decimation of an entire town. Yes, we didn’t really need another version of Carrie. But if they’re going to keep remaking these things, then at least we can hope for the kind of pedigree this new version of Carrie has.

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Metallica: Through The Never

The Fifth Estate

Captain Phillips

Music docs are big business these days, whether you’re One Direction or Morrissey. Trust Metallica to take things one step further. Not only is Through The Never a document of the band’s ferocious live gigs, but it’s also got (uh-oh…) an actual narrative, as Dane DeHaan’s roadie finds himself in the middle of some post-apocalyptic riots. It’s a ballsy move, especially as Metallica already border on the edge of silliness as it is. Could be laudable, could be laughable, but that’s Metallica in a nutshell.

Controversial Wikileaks founder Julian Assange gets the biopic treatment, as Benedict Cumberbatch dons a blonde wig and adopts an Aussie accent to play one of the world’s most wanted men.

Beginning with the website’s takedown of an Icelandic bank, the main focus of the film is the release of a treasure trove of US state secrets that made Assange public enemy number 1 for the US government. Will he be painted as hero or traitor?

When we say that Captain Phillips is a pirate story, don’t worry - Johnny Depp won’t be mincing about the place, doing his grating Jack Sparrow routine.

These pirates are ripped straight from the headlines, namely the 2009 boarding of a US cargo ship by Somali pirates, the first American freighter to have been hijacked in over two hundred years. Tom Hanks is the titular Phillips, whilst director Paul Greengrass looks to balance truth-telling and cinematic thrills.

Thor: The Dark World

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Escape Plan

The billowing red cape! The mighty hammer! The beautifully conditioned hair! Marvel’s most ridiculous superhero returns this October with his second solo adventure, although producers have sensibly retained the services of Tom Hiddlestone’s loveable villain Loki. In a move that seems intended to make Thor’s universe seem even sillier, he’ll be fighting ‘dark elves’ this time round, with Anthony Hopkins cashing another nice retirement pay cheque as Thor’s beardy dad.

Surprisingly, the first Hunger Games feature turned out to be a rather stylish piece of action adventure, making Catching Fire one of the autumn season’s must-sees. Star Jennifer Lawrence is now an Oscar winner, reprising her role as revolution figurehead Katniss Evergreen, thrust back into another Hunger Games that’s now populated with former winners, her competitors ranging from kids to pensioners.

Expect more expert skulking from Donald Sutherland’s nefarious president.

The Arnie comeback isn’t quite going as the Governator might have hoped, so he’s teamed up with old pal Sly Stallone for this 80s throwback action flick. It’s a ludicrously simple premise that’s surely been made at least ten times before – designer of prison (that’s Sly) gets locked up in the prison he designed after being framed for a crime he didn’t commit. You already know whether you want to see it or not, you don’t need us to explain things any further.

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SOCIAL.

HARVEY NICHOLS AW13 FASHION SHOW

Birmingham’s most stylish store certainly confirmed its place as the region’s trendsetter with its AW13 Fashion Show. The striking Old Post Office at The Mailbox provided the perfect backdrop for statement collections from the likes of Alexander McQueen, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jonathan Saunders, Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schouler and Christian Louboutin.

The show, in association with Professional Player Magazine, sold out in record time with nearly 600 guests, VIPs and celebrities snapping up tickets. Catwalk trends included Palette Cleanser, Gothic Tailoring, Chunky Knit, Skirt Silhouette, Mixed Print, Varsity, Boy Oh Boy and Punk Rebellion.

The models’ hair on the night was styled by Paul Jones and SHOW Beauty while makeup was created by SpaceNK and nails

by Shavata. There was also a charity auction, hosted by TV presenter Nick Hancock, to raise funds for Xpro and items snapped up included a signed Peter Crouch shirt and Usain Bolt’s gold medal winning spikes.

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ATTEND CHURCH THIS CHRISTMAS!

As we desperately cling on to the last remnants of sunshine the folks over at Pitcher & Piano Nottingham have already embraced the changing of the seasons by planning for their perfect Christmas parties. They’ve been doing it since 1998 so needless to say, they’re quite good at it and parties from 2 to 650 have all passed through the gates of the deconsecrated church on High Pavement that Pitcher & Piano Nottingham calls home.

Head Chef Sean Oakland has rustled up a menu full of freshly-prepared festive fare and with a dedicated Christmas Coordinator to help with every stage of the planning, whether it’s a formal sit-down or casual canapés, the choice is yours! What’s more, if you get your act together quickly enough you can bag your party a complementary Champagne reception, result!

Pitcher & Piano Nottingham is @ the Unitarian Church, High Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 1HN. Tel: 0115 958 6081 www.pitcherandpiano.com

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SWEET CELEBRATION

More than 80 people joined Rhubarb Property for its Summer party at The Rectory bar and restaurant in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, including us.

Guests who attended the celebration, held to mark the company’s growing success, enjoyed canapés and ‘rhubarb’ flavoured treats including belinis, cupcakes and sweets.

Tom Avery, Managing Director of the letting agent and property management company based in St Paul’s Square said: “The event was a ‘thank you’ to colleagues and contacts for their support in our early years in business.

Rhubarb Property has been established for almost six years and we are very proud to have maintained our focus on personal service, communication and attention to detail as the business has developed.”

Rhubarb Property has launched a referral promotion for the month of September offering £300 to individuals who refer any new landlords that sign up on a management basis. www.rhubarbproperty.co.uk Images by Ben Fearhead

PRIDE ON THE PARK

This year’s Leicester Pride started in Orton Square in a mass of rainbow flags and colourful costumes before the parade twisted its way along Granby Street and past the iconic Clock Tower before weaving through the city’s lanes towards Victoria Park. The day long festival of pride featured a live stage and music tent with tunes from Miss Penny, Ryan Joseph and the legendary Lisa Lashes, as well food and market stalls and a funfair. Prior to Pride there was a black tie charity ball held at The City Rooms at which Ceri Dupree and guests performed an exclusive cabaret show.

Leicester Pride will be back in 2014 but you can still donate at www.leicesterpride.com Images by Lilith Hunt Sheppard. www.69-degrees.co.uk

60 RESCUE ME!

Voted ‘Nottingham’s Best Club Night’ year upon year, Stealth Vs Rescued rocks the city every Saturday night, taking over both Stealth and Rescue Rooms to give 1200 partyseekers the choice of six bars and five rooms of aural pleasure with House, Indie, Dubstep, 60s, Techno, Pop, Drum and Bass, Mod, Classic Rock and Garage all on the musical menu!

Entry is free before 10:15pm with the party carrying on way into the small hours of the morning and past guest performances include Tempa T and La Roux. If you are yet to sample the delights of this night then you truly do need rescuing. Have you gone yet?

Stealth and Rescue Rooms are both on Goldsmith Street, Nottingham. To get on the guestlist search ‘Stealth Vs Rescued’ on Facebook

In preparation for the 2013 awards ceremony, The Midlands Fashion Awards held a networking soiree, at Vertu in the heart of Birmingham’s creative Jewellery Quarter, to showcase the Accessory Designer and Makeup Artist Finalists. The talented hopefuls were appraised on the night, by judges which included SIXTYNINE DEGREES’ very own Caroline Spence, with the winner being announced at the main event in October 2013.

The soiree bubbled with Prosecco, sartorial conversation, sophisticated attendees and well known faces all gathered in expectation of the main Midlands Fashion Awards event that is set to take place in the Penthouse, Birmingham on 11th October 2013.

To find out more visit www.midlandsfashionawards.co.uk.

Images by Midlands Fashion Awards Official Photographer - Charles Davis www.professionalphotography.me.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

MIDLANDS FASHION AWARDS SOIREE SUCCESS

61 JASON MANFORD FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS Mon 30 Sep & Tue 1 Oct // £22.50

BILL BAILEY QUALMPEDDER Mon 14 & Tue 15 Oct // £25

MILTON JONES ON THE ROAD Sat 19 Oct // £20

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Wed 23 Oct // £19*

ED BYRNES ROARING FORTIES Thu 31 Oct // £22.50

REGINALD D HUNTER IN THE MIDST OF CRACKERS Thu 21 Nov // £23*

RUSSELL BRAND MESSIAH COMPLEX Mon 25 Nov // £27.50

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Mon 24 Feb – Sat 1 Mar // £15 - £39.50*

£3 transaction fee payable per booking *Concessions and/or group booking discount available

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RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY AT NOTTINGHAM CARNIVAL LEICESTER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GET A NEW LOOK

Leicester law firm Shakespeares has backed the return of Leicester Young Professionals (LYP) by supporting a new look for the local organisation at the Parcel Yard bar in Leicester. LYP aim to encourage networking between young professionals throughout the city and the free BBQ and acoustic set performed by local band Krisis held in September, drew a mix of new faces along with long-standing members. The event celebrated over a decade of the LYP and helped to raise the profile of their revamped structure, with attendees coming from firms such as Shakespeares, BDO, Grant Thornton, Pick Everard and Cambridge & Counties Bank.

For more information on Leicester Young Professionals go to: www.lypshakespeares.wordpress.com www.69-degrees.co.uk

Red Bull Music Academy brought the spirit of Carnival into the heart of Nottingham with an excusive Carnival Countdown party held at Stoney Street’s The Corner. The exclusive pre-party acted as a warm up to the carnival itself, which brought over 5,800 people to the Forest Recreation Ground for a nine-hour celebration of Afro-Caribbean and bassline music on the Red Bull Music Academy Sound System stage. Legends of the Nottingham music scene The Elementz and Rubberdub kicked off proceedings; with Warren XCLnce representing city record label Mimm. The stage was headlined by Ben Westbeech, a.k.a. Breach and featured a roof-raising surprise appearance by UK electronic music stalwart and one third of Magnetic Man, Artwork. For more information head over to www.redbull.co.uk/carnival

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SELFRIDGES CELEBRATE TEN YEARS OF STYLE

Mulberry, Eleven Paris and Converse were amongst a host of top brands with special gifts for Selfridges on their tenth birthday. Limited edition handbags, T-shirts, shoes and other items were all especially made for the Birmingham designer store as it celebrated 10 years in business. The party spirit took over the entire shop with beauty demonstrations, surprise treats, competitions, free giveaways, Pimms and pick and mix all on offer. A special birthday cake inspired by the 15,000 aluminium-spun discs on Bullring’s exterior was created by baker-to-the-elite Fiona Cairns and Ed’s Diner teamed up with Krispy Kreme to create a very special take on the Luther Burger, christened Ed’s Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheeseburger. Tinchy Stryder was also on hand for a guest DJ set and Selfridges will now look ahead to Style Birmingham Live in which they will present a key scene in the fashion show.

OXJAM 2013

Oxjam is back! All through October hundreds of events will take place around the UK, all organised by people who know and love their local music scene, and all in aid of Oxfam. Last year, Leicester’s Oxjam Takeover was one of the biggest in the country and rumour is it’s going to be even bigger this time around when it touches down in the Cultural Quarter on 19 October! For a mere £10 you can gain access to all 10 venues, as well as the all important after party, giving you the chance to see top local talent in an intimate setting.

For tickets and the latest line up information, search Oxjam Leicester Takeover 2013 on Facebook. www.69-degrees.co.uk

65 ROCK CITY ROCKS AWARDS CEREMONY Nottingham’s top bars, pubs and clubs gathered together for an evening of music, comedy and Burlesque recently, to celebrate this year’s winners in the Best Bar None awards. The winners in various categories were chosen by both a panel of judges and also voted for by the public. This year it was one of the city’s most well-known and highly acclaimed venues, Rock City that cleaned up, winning Best Club in both the judges’ choice and public choice categories, before being announced as the Overall Best Bar None Winner 2013!

Well done guys!

For details of all the night’s winners go to: www.nottinghambbn.co.uk

How old? Yep, the clubbing super brand has officially been bringing roofs crashing down for two decades now. In celebration of this they held the UK’s biggest warehouse party at Donington Park earlier in the year and the best thing is, that was only part one. Gatecrasher will once again descend upon the venue this October for part two, this time enlisting the services of Paul Van Dyk and John O’Callaghan amongst a heap of others to keep 10,000 beautiful people dancing for 10 hours. That’s right, this badboy goes on until 7am. Subtle.

For updates and tickets www.gatecrasher.com

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UNO IS DOS!

UNO Parties are all about bringing the city’s sexiest people to its most stylish venues and the August Bank Holiday saw the exclusive brand turn two and celebrate in fine style with a birthday bash at Mechu. Unashamedly VIP, Mechu takes the concept of exclusivity to new levels with its luxurious interior, complete with stunning champagne bar and private booths for hire. The Dom Perignon was flowing all night, as were enough tunes to keep the Jimmy Choos moving until the sun came up. If you missed the birthday celebrations then make sure you’re at the next UNO event; a Fright Night special on 1 November!

To keep up to date with UNO Parties search them on Facebook, or email adin@summerrow.com for more information. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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ROCKY ROCKY RA RA RA! After a three-year stint in the West End’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Oliver Thornton fully intended to have a well-earned break from the gruelling world of theatre. However, when SIXTYNINE Degrees’ Matt Blackwell met with him he told us how, when Rocky Horror’s FrankN-Furter came knocking, he really couldn’t say no.

Appearing before audiences worldwide in over 30 countries and in more than 20 different languages, Oliver is under no illusion to the inherent pressure he faces stepping into Frank- N- Furter’s shoes as part of Christopher Luscombe’s epic 40th Anniversary production.

“I’m so aware of everything that has gone before me but you cant really think of that, when you’re in the rehearsal room you just have to do what you do and forget everything else.”

The estranged ‘sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania’ was the role that created an icon out of actor Tim Curry and made the role of playing Frank n Furter incredibly difficult to do justice to “There is something about paying respect to those who have done it before” admits Oliver, “I’d be foolish to run in the opposite direction for the sake of it, but you have to find your middle ground and make it your own.”

Complete with suspenders, corsets and cast of drag queens fit for a royal engagement, The Rocky Horror show is certainly not one for fainthearted theatregoer. But with a devout cult following that reaches out to all the corners of the globe, the productions ‘naughty but nice’ reputation is one that undoubtedly has audiences rolling in the aisles time after time. www.69-degrees.co.uk

“I’ve known the piece from an early age” says Oliver “but I grew up in a really small town in Wales, so obviously when I first watched it I couldn’t believe that there was a world out there where people dressed like that. I remember just loving it and thinking – this is so much fun.”

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I THINK IT’S HARDER WHEN YOU’RE YOUNGER

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A production renowned for its audience participation, there are no shortage in huge singa-long numbers. Although it may be the infamous Time Warp that is the real show-stopper for many, Oliver prefers the finale floor show song.

“We sing the famous lyrics “don’t dream it be it”.

I really like that because I think it’s the message of the show - don’t dream your life away, actually live it as the person you want to be.”

Despite playing leading roles in the west-end for over thirteen years, Oliver’s success on the stage is still one that takes him aback. “I went

to drama school in London and obviously at that age thought I’d love to make this my career, but I don’t think at any point that it would be possible, but thirteen years later, I’m still doing it! I’m very honoured and lucky to be in that position because acting can be a cruel world.”

With the tour heading into its penultimate month, the production makes its long awaited arrival to the stage at Leicester’s Curve theatre this October. But with a gruelling schedule of eight shows a week Oliver reveals that it isn’t all glitz and glamour. “It’s exhausting but you have to be really disciplined and look after yourself, check that you’re eating well and all that sort of thing.”

Thankfully Oliver is no stranger to a long schedule, and is confident in knowing that he can bring just as much enthusiasm to the last closing shows as he was in tours opening few months. “I think it’s harder when you’re younger, but you learn how to pace yourself. I hope that’s something that the people have supported my career would be able to testify to.”

“Some people came to see me in Priscilla hundreds of times, I think one lady had come nearly three hundred times, I hope that all those three hundred were good!”

The Rocky Horror Show is set to hit the Curve on the 7th October and is running until the 12th. For tickets, visit www.curevonline.co.uk

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Art and Design Postgraduate 68 Expo 2013 Showcasing the work of 2013 Masters students across a richly diverse range of Art and Design practice.

Public Opening: 23 September – 4 October Location: Bonington and Arkwright buildings, NTU City site (admission free) Time: 11 am – 4 pm daily (closed Sunday) Exhibits, installations and performance work from the School of Art & Design and the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

Private View: 26 September An event for professionals and creative industry representatives. Exhibiting Masters students will be on hand to talk to visitors.

Find out more about studying a creative subject at Postgraduate level We offer a comprehensive range of courses at Masters level. Most can be studied on either on a one-year full-time basis, or over two years part-time.

Find out more at our forthcoming postgraduate open events on 13 November 2013 or 26 March 2014.

To visit, book at: www.ntu.ac.uk/art

To register for attendance please visit: www.ntu.ac.uk/expo Time: 4 pm – 6 pm

Work by Sophie James, MA Textile Design Innovation 2013 www.69-degrees.co.uk

All further information: www.ntu.ac.uk/69Degrees