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HARVEY NICHOLS REDEFINE RETAIL Luxury retailer Harvey Nichols has opened the first of its new design concept stores at Birmingham’s Mailbox, the blueprint for all future Harvey Nichols stores.

The new store is double the size of its predecessor and has been designed as a stage to display the very best fashion and lifestyle accessories in an environment that is beautiful, experimental, and creative and where style and technology work together seamlessly.

Visitors walk through an immersive 12 metre long “tunnel” of L.E.D lights before being greeted by the Harvey Nichols Concierge team who are on hand to offer traditional services like coat check and valet parking.

The Concierge area also offers one of our favourite parts of the new store: a ‘state of the art’ digital 360 mirror with time delay so you can record your own twirl and give yourself a full 360° view - you can even share the view on twitter with friends in case you need a second opinion on your new outfit.

The store is set across 45,000 square feet, organised as an ‘all in one floor’ retail layout combining women’s and men’s fashion, beauty and hospitality on the ground level and a mezzanine for the beauty treatment rooms.

The central space is dedicated to Beauty with Womenswear, Menswear as well as the Accessories and Shoes departments located around the stores perimeter whilst the stylish new restaurant, with menu overseen by Michelin starred Chef Glynn Purnell and glamorous cocktail bar are a welcome addition to destination dining in the city.

Harvey Nichols is at The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RE Tel. 0121 616 6000 www.69-degrees.co.uk

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NOTTINGHAM GETS TASTY Food-lovers are preparing for a week of exciting gastronomic treats, delicious discounts and tasty £10 menus as part of It’s in Nottingham’s Taste of Nottingham which runs from 21 to 27 September 2015.

Organised by the Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), a Taste of Nottingham is a city-wide culinary celebration when the city will showcase its vast array of great food and drink venues, encouraging visitors to make the city their destination of choice when it comes to experiencing new flavours and surroundings.

During the week, people will be encouraged to enjoy £10 menu deals offered by some of Nottingham’s favourite city centre restaurants, cafes and bars including 4550 Miles from Delhi, Bad Juju, Chino Latino, Carluccio's, Harvester, Oak, Rub Smokehouse Wildwood and World Service.

The week-long initiative will come to a fitting climax at the Great Notts Show in Old Market Square with a special Taste of Nottingham Market from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September. As part of the event a whole host of food and drink businesses from around the city will be offering visitors the chance to sample dishes or new products for just £1 with the Nottingham Taste Trail at participating stalls as well as at businesses around the city - look out for the Taste Trail poster.

All the details of the events and the venues taking part together with exclusive offers, features and recipes showcasing Nottingham’s superb food and drink offering are available to view at www.itsinnnottingham.com/taste

WIN A PAMPER HAMPER WITH PAVILIONS Whether you are in need of a post summer beauty blitz or you’re just looking to update your make-up bag must-haves, our beauty hamper pamper prize is for you.

We’ve teamed up with Pavilions Birmingham to offer you beauty products from M&S, L’Occitane and PHB Ethical Beauty, worth up to the value of £200.

Indulge in some me-time with treatments from PHB, enrich your hair ready for winter with L’Occitane’s nourishing hair masks, before preening yourself with autumn’s must-have colour palettes from M&S. For your chance to win visit www.69-degrees. co.uk and click on competitions. For full terms and conditions visit the website.

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Slip into something sparkly for Derby’s cheekiest night out with La Dé Da Cabaret, hosted by racy redhead Scarlett Daggers on Saturday 25 October, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December.

Did you know the arts venue in Derby also offers a full range of dance classes and circus skills workshops? No neither did we! Why not pop along and learn anything from hip hop to tango, ballet to ballroom, aerial to acrobatics. Find out more at www.deda.uk.com

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EMMA BROWN HAIR PREVIEWS NEW LOOK SALON

Emma Brown Hair in Clarendon Park invited us in to have a sneaky peek of the latest goings on in their award winning salon.

Open just two short years, they’ve gone from strength to strength, both with the caliber of training for employees, but also with their involvement with the local community.

room being built! We’ve seen with our own eyes what’s to come and we can assure you that once it’s formally launched later this Autumn it’s going to be stunning, and a one stop destination for hair and beauty!

So much so that the salon has now expanded it’s clientbase and is undergoing a bit of a transformation to accommodate the influx.

A real retreat away from the hubbub of life, you can visit Emma Brown Hair to have your tresses treated by people passionate about their work.

You’ll also be pleased to know that they use only the highest quality products, created by top stylist Kevin Murphy.

While the salon itself is still in perfect working order, in the background there has been an expansion and a beautiful refurbishment going on, with new equipment, graphics and even a brand new beauty

So if you’re in dire need of a change up this Autumn, visit Emma and her team at 140 Clarendon Park Rd, Leicester LE2 3AE or give them a call at 0116 270 4374.

CLUEDO AND COCKTAILS AT 34 WINDSOR ST Is your work team in need of a little bonding this Autumn, or perhaps you’re looking further into the future to, dare we say it, the Christmas party?

Maybe you’re organising a hen or stag do and want something a little different to the norm?

Whatever your need, Burbage based restaurant and cocktail bar 34 Windsor St may have just the thing for you with their tailor made team building activities and fun-filled events. Do you fancy yourself as a wine connoisseur? www.69-degrees.co.uk

Then their Wine Cluedo event is ideal for you.

Maybe you know some budding Jamie Olivers and would all like to discover what it takes to be a real life chef with the Chef experience day, which puts guests through their paces in the Windsor St kitchen, taking them on a culinary journey. And for those looking for something a little more girly, there’s a fantastic cocktail masterclass ran by their bar manager who will show you whether to shake or stir!

For more information on their events and activities, give them a call 01455 234342 at or pop in at 34 Windsor St, 34 Windsor Street, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2EF

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JUKEBOX

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Leicester might not be short of music venues but it’s not exactly brimming with them either, so anytime something new pops up, it’s always warmly welcomed. Jukebox bar is the latest addition to the family; a new music venue that has quite literally boogied its way onto Leicester’s nightlife scene.

Taking the place of the former Rockafellas bar, the venue in St Nicholas Place is under new ownership and having undergone a complete transformation, is now home to the sounds of soul, funk and RnB music.

In what seemed the only appropriate thing to do, Jukebox opened its doors for the first time on American Independence Day – what better day to celebrate a place that brings together the best of jazz and soul, both of which originated in America? The July 4th opening saw RnB star and MOBO award winner, Lemar, join the night’s celebrations as a special guest and entertained the crowds with his own DJ set. However, despite the opening night success and the bar’s staggering reception from nightlife goers in Leicester, owner Shane Whitfield instead credits the immense popularity of the venue to the unique atmosphere the club and music creates – there’s simply nothing quite like it in the city. Even as Leicester’s music scene continues to grow, Jukebox is and remains one of a kind.

With a capacity of 350, luxury VIP booths fully available to be booked by guests and a menu of delicious cocktails and champagne, Jukebox infuses great sounds in an ambient setting every weekend for citygoers. Better yet, as the bar has a night license in

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place, it’s open until 3am so you’ve got plenty of time to stay out socialising and enjoying the good vibes with your friends! With live music every Friday night and DJs playing mixes of the biggest hits on Saturday nights, weekends in Leicester have been fully revamped.

‘Everyone loves the ‘70s and ‘80s, even if you weren’t there the first time around!’ says Shane. He’s not wrong either, ‘the music from these decades is renowned for its feel good factor and timeless quality,’ he continues.

Shane’s vision was to bring those nostalgic 70s vibes right up to date, with the helping hand of a modern venue and some of the best acts in the business. He hasn’t done a bad job with making that vision a reality either! In addition to Lemar, Jukebox has since hosted The Real Thing, Heatwave and a Bruno Mars tribute as live acts. The good vibes don’t stop there either. Shane explains there are still plenty more big names about to grace the venue, with ‘Trevor Nelson and Alexander O’Neal confirmed over the coming months,’ alongside the likes of Colin Francis, Gwen Dickey, Violet Cities and Detroit Soul.

For more details about the upcoming events at the club, visit www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk and keep up to date with the latest announcements and offers by following Jukebox on social media (Facebook: jukeboxleics and Twitter: @ jukeboxleics)

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Over-indulged this summer? It’s time to pledge to be beautiful from the inside out with the latest foods that plump, hydrate, boost energy and improve the complexion. KATIE SAYERS, Foodmarket Manager at Harvey Nichols Birmingham, reveals the latest musthave products for a healthier you.

Of course it’s no secret that fruit and vegetables are an essential part of our daily diet. But did you know that eating potassium-rich avocado is great for under-eye bags? Or that munching a handful of nuts and seeds helps your body retain its natural moisture levels leaving skin soft and hydrated?

Now the food industry has taken the idea of sin-free sweets one step further with treats and drinks that not only taste great but leave you looking and feeling great too!

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1: Against The Grain organic berry biscuits, £4.50. 2: Beauty Candy strawberry candies with collagen, £8.50. 3: Staks of Wow food supplement, £7.95. 4: Kaizen Living organic chia seeds, £9.95. 5: BeautyIn B Ready raspberry, blueberry and acai drink, £3.50. 6: Ohayo Tomorrow spring water with natural Flavouring, vitamins and minerals, £3.75. 7: Ohso probiotic orange chocolate bars, £11.85 for a pack of three. 8: Qnola cacao quinoa cereal, £7.95. 9: Bloom Teas mindpower matcha tea powder, £16.95.

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CELEBRITY MEDISPA HEA RESORTS WORLD THIS

Leading celebrity hangout EF MEDISPA has announced a new location, confirming that it will launch a state-of-the-art spa, SANTAI BY EFMEDISPA, at Resorts World Birmingham.

The award-winning chain of aesthetic clinics, created by world renowned expert, Esther Fieldgrass, is a favourite with the world’s elite and will now offer its services beyond London, where it currently operates in Chelsea, Kensington and St John’s Wood.

SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA is the culmination of almost four decades of industry experience by Esther, and launched in 2006 as one of the UK’s first medi-spas: a one-stop location providing intelligent skincare, face and body treatments – all undertaken by highly qualified practitioners. It is, in Esther’s words; “Inner wellbeing and outer beauty. A unique one stop medispa, combining aesthetic treatments with the latest medical advances and traditional complementary therapies. It's Personal. It's Smart. It's Intelligent Skincare with Holistic Health”.

The EF MEDISPA concept has been – and continues to be – recognised as one of the leading clinics in the UK, winning numerous professional and consumer awards including the prestigious Aesthetic Industry Best Clinic Chain and Professional Beauty’s Best www.69-degrees.co.uk

Medi-spa/Aesthetic Clinic for the second year running.

That it is coming to the West Midlands is very big news indeed…

SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA will be located within the £150m Resorts World Birmingham, offering a luxurious haven for visitors to Resorts World Birmingham and those staying at the Genting Hotel, or people who just want to visit us for the day to experience the very best and most effective treatments. They will offer a host of spa experiences and beauty treatments for both men and women; including facials, massages, cellulite treatment, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, and eye lash tinting and shaping. In addition, SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA will also offer a ‘results driven’ high-end medical treatment menu, which includes acne scarring, rosacea, pigmentation, skin peels, anti-wrinkle injections, and more.

Esther Fieldgrass, Founder of EF MEDISPA, commented: “I’m thrilled to be working with Genting UK to develop SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA at Resorts World Birmingham. We are providing a turnkey package that integrates our unique medi-spa concept into a traditional spa environment. We have seen an evolving trend as regular visitors to spas are now seeking more results-driven therapies. I believe we have designed the ideal blend of treatments to suit the diverse range of visitors to this amazing venue.”

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FIVE FAVOURITES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA offers a wide range of treatments for both men and women. Here are five of our favourites that you need to know about: GOT A PROBLEM WITH STRETCH MARKS? Stretch marks occur when your skin is stretched, causing the breakdown of collagen. Carboxy Therapy uses C02, which is present in our bodies at all times, to increase blood flow to the affected areas, resulting in a rush of oxygen and nutrients.

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Open to everyone, the spa will include five medi-spa treatment rooms and four traditional treatment rooms. It will also feature a gym, swimming pool, mani/pedi area, and juice bar.

Vaser 4D Liposuction is a technique that can create body contour and definition such as a defined six pack. Vaser 4D can define and sculpt those particular areas of the body that men often seek to perfect. It can redefine your whole upper torso, adding muscle definition and giving you a natural, athletic and toned appearance. Profound effects on the sixpack, abdominals, chest, arms, back and any other area you wish to improve

FEEL BETTER FROM THE INSIDE OUT: The world of vitamin supplements can be incredibly confusing! You know you should be doing something to improve your skin, hair, and nails and boost your energy levels! At SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA’s Drip and Chill™ bar, you will receive a vitamin prescription tailormade to your body’s individual needs, but rather than taking orally, this is infused straight into your blood. It will leave you feeling amazing.

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If you feel you suffer from excessive sweating, their Hyperhidrosis treatment could see you solve your problem, which many of us suffer from, but never admit. It’s an incredibly simple, 30 minute procedure that involves a few small injections into your underarm skin, and you can go back to your daily routine immediately. You should start to see results after just a few weeks, as the injectable treatment settles into your skin, and you’ll only need a treatment once or twice a year to stop the problem returning.

NEED TO DETOX? The Detox Diet is the effective weight loss programme for those who feel they have perhaps ‘over done it a bit’ or feeling low on energy. If you suffer from stubborn cellulite, water retention, acne or excess weight, The Detox Diet and skin health programme was created to work from the inside out!

To find out more ahead of the SANTAI BY EF MEDISPA opening, visit www.resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk and to find out more about some of the treatments on offer, visit www.santaiefmedispa.com. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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LIVE+LOUD The diversity, culture and talent of the unique city of Birmingham is to be celebrated in an exclusive ‘Live + Loud’ event being hosted by Selfridges this autumn. Over four days from the beginning of October, Selfridges Birmingham will team up with the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London - which will be opening a temporary outpost in the city for the first time ever - to introduce and celebrate some of the hottest music, art and design talent in the country.

LUSTRE AT LAKESIDE

Exceptional ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles makers will be exhibiting at this year’s Lustre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts.

Now in its fifteenth year, it’s the perfect place to see covetable works from the very best makers across the country alongside cutting-edge works by recent graduates.

Lustre will be taking place from 6 to 7 Nov at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham. Find out more at http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/crafts/lustre

MINI GETS MAXI Everybody loves a Mini.

Probably the most credibly classless car you can buy, the Mini was, by definition, Mini but not anymore.

The new MINI Clubman has grown to VW Golf like proportions and offers four side doors alongside its characteristic barn style rear doors.

Available in Cooper, Cooper D and Cooper S derivatives the new Clubman is still packed with MINI character and priced from £19,995 OTR-

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not cheap but each Clubman does come as standard with the MINI Excitement Package which projects the brand logo on to the ground beneath the driver’s side door mirror when the car is opened and closed – cool!

Find out more at www.mini.co.uk

The Live + Loud festival will be a never-before-seen event, which will be held both in-store and at an exclusive Digbeth venue between Thursday, 1st October and Sunday, 4th October.

Visitors to the iconic store and to the special ICA curated exhibition staged in the restored industrial space in Floodgate Street in Digbeth, will be treated to an array of fashion, art, music food and beauty activities. Every key festival activity will duly reference and celebrate Birmingham’s diverse culture

and talent.

The inaugural project, which is being run in conjunction with London’s ICA, has been created to celebrate the city of Birmingham not just as a centre of creativity, but also as a source of inspiration across the country.

The whole event will feature commissioned works of art, photography and live music, which will draw upon Birmingham’s rich heritage.

There will also be beauty and fashion pop-ups and specialist talks in store, which will resonate strongly with the city’s underground music and fashion scenes which will all be celebrated.

For more details, or to book free tickets visit www.selfridges.com.

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Get the latest hair trends in just 30 m i n u t e s at the new Hershesons Blow Dry Bar, launched in Birmingham’s new Harvey Nichols store and offering up-to-theminute hair styling in just half an hour.

Sick of you headphones dropping out of your ears as you pound away on the treadmill? Then why not invest in Snugs- custom-fit earbuds that are made by taking an impression of your ear to ensure a perfect fit.

Not only will this make sure they stay in but it’ll also limit any noise pollution so there won’t be any more outside distractions.

There is an initial cost for a snugs ear fitting of £40 but once taken, your mould is stored so it is easy to order replacement.

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FILTHY

Perfect as a lunchtime treat, a post gym pick-meup or before a night out, customers simply walk in and choose from a menu of 12 current looks including updos, waves or classic curls. And for those with very limited time to spare, there’s even a style that can be created in 15 minutes.

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Hot on the heels of their move into Derby’s INTU centre, SIXTYNINE degrees caught up with Cara, UK retail Operations Manager of Filthy Rich, the store that specialises in celebrity inspired jewellery and accessories.

Who are you and what do you know?

I’m Cara, I’ve been working in retail since I left school and helped launch Filthy Rich in the UK. We opened and marketed the brand’s first UK flagship store in City of Derby in March 2014 and have just expanded into our fab new home in INTU.

The new Hershesons Blow Dry Bar is located in the Beauty Hall at Harvey Nichols in the Mailbox, and a wash and style cost £28. Walk-in appointments are available or you can book online at www. hershesons.com or email Style Concierge at stylistbirmingham@harveynichols.com.

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What is Filthy Rich?

Filthy Rich specialises in celebrity inspired jewellery. We research what celebrities are seen wearing and we find something that replicates the item for a much lower price to what the real deal would cost giving you more bling for your buck! We offer a mixture of sterling silver pieces and costume pieces of jewellery with many pieces adorned with Swarovski crystal.

Sounds amazing, tell us more!

Well we carry three core ranges, the Contemporary, Hollywood and Jacqueline Kennedy collection- my own favourite! The pieces are all exact replicas of the jewellery Jackie owned during her lifetime both as first lady of the USA and as Jackie Onassis. Every single piece is authoirised by the Kennedy library foundation so you know you are truly wearing a piece of history. The Jackie Kennedy collection is a unique brand to Filthy Rich; you cannot buy anywhere else in the UK and it’s no longer manufactured so once it’s gone it’s gone.

So what’s next for Filthy Rich?

Our relocation to INTU has seen a huge increase, both in footfall and brand interest, so the future is looking even brighter. The next step is to enhance our online offering, making it even easier to get a piece of Filthy Rich. www.filthyrichofderby.co.uk www.69-degrees.co.uk

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A L I CE LEVI NE FRO N TS EM D O WO NDE R S OF AUTUMN C A M PA I G N

B E S T FRI END DUO A ND STYLE HEROES, LAURA JA C K S O N A N D A L IC E L E V IN E , F RO NT M CARTHURGLEN EAST M I DLANDS D E S IG N E R O U T L E T ’ S AW1 5 CA MPAI GN AND TELL US W HAT THEY LOOK FO R IN A FA S H IO N B A R G A IN .

Alice, what is your best kept shopping secretwhenbackhomeinNottingham?

Alice: “I always visit the vintage shops in and around Hockley but my top tip is the charity shops. I’m a bit obsessed.

I’ve found such amazing gems. I also always try my best to visit the McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet when I’m home, as I love the Jaeger and M&S stores there – full of great fashion bargains to snap up!”

Alice: “It’s all the colours that I love berry, mustard, deep forest green and navy. My AW dressing is more polished and put together than the rest of the year. I’m so ready for merino wool, cashmere, suede and glossy leather.”

Laura: “Invest in a great statement coat. It’s the first thing people see and a good coat always stands the test of time.”

What defines AW style to you?

Alice: “I’m all about a blouse, worn under a dungarees dress with the collar poking out of a jumper, or with a cardigan, or simply with a skirt and black tights. It’s so versatile and has a grown up, I’ve-made-an-effort air about it (even if I do hate ironing!)”

Which trends will you be buying into for AW15?

What is your top tip for AW shopping?

Alice: “Layers, layers, layers! Try a polo neck under a jumper, a shirt under a dress or a jacket plus a coat. It makes items from the rest of the year integrate into your AW wardrobe. Clashing textures or prints along the way looks great, or alternatively you can match your pieces. More than anything, it keeps you warm!”

boots and they instantly lift my look and mood. You can’t beat a pair of leather boots that look better and better the more you wear them.”

Laura: “Pie crust collars, pussy bow shirts and Victoriana dresses. There seems to have been a 70’s resurge from the likes of Gucci. Erdem is keeping things fresh with winter prints and the most beautiful high neck, long sleeved dresses.”

What is your go-to AW piece for when you have nothing to wear?

Laura: “ I never get tired of my Chanel black boots (they were a gift.) If I have a bit of a dull outfit day I wear those

Alice: “A faux fur collar in a bright shade that I can wear with jumpers or coats. A great pair of block heeled ankle boots or Velvet platform sandals with socks and wide legged trousers.”

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SHOPFLOOR: Audrey Star’s Boutique

in nostalgia but are not interested in living in the past. It’s all about dressing fancy, not fancy dress!

Tell me about the brands that are exclusive to you. We stock a few of the well-loved UK brands such as Collectif, Hell Bunny and Banned, along with some amazing US brands, all big names in the Vintage –Repro scene. Exciting brands new in the Boutique this year are Tara Starlet, Splendette, Luxulite and Atomic Swag amongst others.

Who is your fashion icon? I would say that my modern day influences include Dita Von Teese, Imelda May and Gwen Steffani. Generally I am just inspired by the everyday gals of the 1940’s and 50’s. Everyone made such an effort in those days.

Who are you? Kerry Williams aka Audrey What is your background? I managed TinFish Shoes for over 5 years – that’s what gave me the passion for retail and made me want to run my own shop. We’ve been open since last October but the website www.audreystarsboutique.com has been up and running for just over 2 years.

How would you sell Audrey Stars Boutique to me?

Audrey’s is for Modern Dames and Retro Babes and anyone with a passion for the styles of the past but with all the convenience of modern day fit, fabric and sizing. We deal

Specialising in handcrafted fine jewellery, diamonds and bespoke wedding rings.

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Why choose the arcade as your base? The Royal Arcade for me feels like a home from home, after having worked at TinFish, it just felt like the right place for me personally. I love being a part of The Lanes, there are so many fantastic independent shops in the area and I’m really proud to be able contribute to that.

What's next for your brand? Continuing to stock amazing pieces and sourcing exciting new brands both locally and those further afield and who knows, maybe one day in the future, my very own range of clothing would be a dream.

Audrey Stars Boutique is at Royal Arcade, High Street, Leicester. www.audreystarsboutique.com

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THE HOTTEST GRADUATE TALENT OF 2015

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Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design student Ella Nisbett scooped two awards at Graduate Fashion Week: the Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award and the Menswear Award. Her designs, which are the outcome of her dissertation on men’s fashion and subcultures, were inspired by the 1940s Zoot Suiters and the Sapeurs in the Congo, both male sub cultural groups which show attitude and aspiration through clothing.

To find out more about Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University visit www.ntu.ac.uk/art

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Birmingham City fashion student Calum took his inspiration from Marvel and other comic book heroes, depicting images of characters with broad shoulders and bulging biceps. Fellow Birmingham City University student Katrina Wilson was announced as the winner of the People’s Choice Award – a brand new award for this year’s show, which for the first time allowed the public to vote on their favourite collection. www.bcu.ac.uk

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Fashion student Elyse Durr created four outfits for her collection, Complex Purity and was “overwhelmed” after her womenswear collection was selected for an award by a panel of judges including a top Prada designer.

Based on her interpretation of the arts and crafts movement, it showcases elements of chunky knitwear, crochet and disproportional lines. www.derby.ac.uk

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Judges decided to award two students from De Montfort University, Catriona Pringle and Nadia Kelly, a prestigious place in the final of the event and a chance to earn a GFW Gold Award. Catriona’s work was influenced by her granny who had a fabric shop in the 70s whilst Nadia’s creations were influenced by Liverpool under a Thatcher government, added: “My phone is already ringing and I have had magazines get in touch with me and others taking my details. It is absolutely brilliant” said Nadia. www.dmu.ac.uk

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A total of 20 final year students from DMU’s world-renowned Contour Fashion course saw their lingerie, nightwear, corsetry, swimwear and sports gear walked down the runway by in front of representatives from world-famous brands such as M&S, H&M, Gossard and Curvy Kate leading to many students already securing jobs before they have been awarded their degrees. www.dmu.ac.uk

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29 GROUNDBREAKING AUSTRALIAN PRODUCER AND VODKA AFICIONADO ALISON WONDERLAND HAS BEEN PRAISED BY EVERYONE FROM ANNIE MAC TO DIPLO AND WITH THE RELEASE OF HER DEBUT ALBUM IN THE UK, RUN, SHE’S SURE TO BECOME AS BIG HERE AS DOWNUNDER. SIXTYNINE DEGREES LILITH HUNT SHEPPARD SKYPED ALISON JUST BEFORE HER HEADLINE PERFORMANCE AT PHILADELPHIA’S MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY TO TALK ABOUT MAKING THE CHANGE FROM CELLO TO DJ’ING IN STRIP CLUBS, HER NEW ALBUM AND HER OBSESSION WITH PUPPY DOGS. My dog has just arrived in LA and I’m not there to pick her up and it’s killing me!

Oh no! I heard you mention your dog in a couple of interviews actually, what sort of dog do you have?

Cello I was always highly distracted by other types of music. So I’m really happy about where I’ve fallen into.

It’s quite a weird leap in a way to go from that to drop some incredible dirty beats now with the music you produce.

She’s half Shihtzu and half toy poodle and her It was never the plan, it’s never where I thought names Mollie. She is so tiny and fluffy but really cool.

I would be. I was honestly doing it number 1, for She sits in all my studio sessions with me and I’m just cheap therapy, number 2, because I so happy she’s now in LA. She actually loved it. So I guess the funny thing is, went on a special dog aeroplane which I think I also mentioned in that interview; “I DON’T THINK if I have to say anything to anyone out MOST OF MY there, I think the reason why I am able I actually talk about my dog a lot!

MUSIC SOUNDS to do this now as a full time job is that it is a labour of love. And if you really Don’t worry about it, dogs are LIKE THE love something you’ll work and put all of amazing. You always see those KNIFE BUT I yourself into it. memes about their dogs not trusting people…

MEAN THEY’RE Going back to some of your early THE REASON mixes on Soundcloud, you can tell Oh totally! If my dog doesn’t trust I PICKED UP there are massive influences from someone it’s a deal breaker.

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Oh completely. It’s such a pleasure AND STARTED Who would you say has been your biggest musical influence? to speak to you. We’ve been listening MAKING to the new album in the office and we ELECTRONIC Wow! This is so cliché and I feel so all said how strong it is with a totally weird saying this, but I grew up on fresh sound. There are some dirty, MUSIC.” The Beatles and I always go back to dirty beats in there! them when I’m song writing. I mean the song writing on all their tracks is incredible. The Aw thank you! I really don’t know how to describe Knife again as I said earlier is probably my strongest my sound, I really don’t! All I know is that quite dark influence; not influence I guess, but motivation. I beats speak to me a lot and melodies speak to me. don’t think most of my music sounds like The Knife I mean the reason I started producing is because I but I mean they’re the reason I picked up a laptop heard a record called Silent Shout by a Swedish duo and started making electronic music. I wanted to called The Knife, and that’s like what made me want make electronic music that sounded like that, but I to start making electronic music, before that I didn’t didn’t know what that was. Always a big influence really think about it. for me is James Murphey, I really like the way that Growing up, you were a principal cellist in the he writes his songs and his lyrics. I’m very inspired Sydney Youth Orchestra and bass player in an by that as when I write lyrics I’m quite literal and I indie rock outfit, skills, and there are definite guess listening to James Murphey’s lyrics and influences in the style and complexity of the music it made me realise it’s okay to not have to use descriptive words you just have to write how you album. feel.

I think the problem was that when I was playing

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30 Annie Mac, legend that she is and pretty much the UK’s doyenne of musical taste right now has described you as playing the best party set she’s ever heard!

I know that’s crazy! I was playing in this like dingy little bar in Sydney at about 1am, pretty drunk, and I saw some woman and I said ‘oh she looks like Annie Mac’ and she came up to me and spoke to me about my track. And the next day I had people telling me to check my twitter and then she kindly said some nice things, so that was really cool. At the time I was probably playing to about 15 people, I’d had way too much whiskey and I don’t even fucking remember my set to be honest!

Haha I love it! You sound like a girl after my own heart; booze, music and what’s this about strip clubs?

I used to go after my shows with my crew to strip clubs. Not for any other reason than I’d just go with my friend and they’d play good rap music and the drinks were cheap. I always wanted to DJ at the strip clubs and eventually in Australia I got recognised by the strippers one night and I asked if I could DJ and they let me DJ. Then at 3am I spoke to my booking agent and I said ‘Hey what if one day I did a tour DJing in strip clubs?’ and that’s where it all kind of started. When I did my record I wanted to throw parties for people who had pre ordered it and buy the album, and I wanted them to have a fun time and do something stupid because I don’t take myself too seriously. So I actually put up a poster saying I was going to throw these parties and that if you bought the record you can come in for free, and that I was going to play and I played for about 3 hours at each of the shows.

I actually didn’t write that they were strip clubs I just wrote the address, so unless they researched them you’d have no idea!

I’m sure for a lot of people it was a double bonus!

It was so cool though because all the strippers worked for free and they were really amazing.

Honestly, so empowered: people don’t realise how empowered strippers are. There’s a bunch of men sitting there looking. They were the coolest girls and I got to play whatever I wanted, so yeah it was just a fun party. Actually the best part was the line of 500 kids lined up around the street and it was first come first serve, because the capacity was about 250.

And the best part was the crowd was so respectful and no one did anything out of line and everyone just had a good time. It was really cool!

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No matter how big or small the venue, you really do seem to get people buzzing.

You give me decks and I’m in my bedroom and I’m moving exactly the same. I mean my tour manager is sitting right next to me and he’s seen me practice in my room, and I’ll just still dance.

So what’s next for you then?

I’d love to play Glastonbury because I haven’t actually explored the UK and Europe so I’m really excited to see what happens. I have played Lollapalooza and Coachella with crazy crowds at each of these shows, I think I wouldn’t believe it. When I was a little kid I remember watching the Hulabalooza episode of The Simpsons and I always wanted to go to Lollapalooza and then I actually got to play it.

And then you have the album out this September?

Yeah that’s correct! I have no idea now what date I just know that it’s September and I’m shitting myself!

I don’t know how that sound is over in the UK, so I’m interested to see what happens. I hope it works, I really want to go like explore the UK and Europe.

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ALISHA ALL SAINTS Petra top £98.00 Rail side-zip jeans £98.00 Drew leather biker jacket £328.00 Inspired by: Victoria Beckham/ Kardashian mash up!

Best thing about autumn: Versatile neutral colours and layering!

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LUKE 1977 Muggars Shirt £80.00 Submarine Jacket £135.00 Rai black jeans £75.00 Hill side-zip trainers £70.00 Inspired by: Lewis Hamillton

Inspired by: Gerrard Butler and the ‘suited and booted look’

Best thing about autumn: Layers, dark autumnal shades of colour

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THE SIXTYNINE DEGREES’OFFICER OF OUTERWEAR, INDIANA SMITH WENT ON PATROL AT LEICESTER’S HIGHCROSS TO SEE WHAT THE BEST DRESSED WILL BE WEARING THIS SEASON AND TO FIND OUT WHO THEIR ULTIMATE FASHION ICONS ARE

Best thing about autumn: Berry shades and layering!

Montaud Shirt £88.00 Nostrand leather bomber £328.00 Sodium pistol jeans £88.00 Spectator Boot £158.00 Tour weekend tote £168.00 Inspired by: David Beckham Best thing about autumn: Chunky jumpers

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ALL SAINTS Retro pattern turtleneck jumper £32.00 Black Herringbone trousers £46.00 Inspired by: Fearne Cotton

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Best thing about autumn: Big scarves, blankets, and cosy clothes

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U R B A N O U TFITTERS Adidas Three Stripes Black Tee £25.00 Urban Renewal highwaisted jeans £40.00 Caroline’s own shoes Casio gold face watch £45.00 Inspired by: Street-styles Best thing about autumn: Dark colours - dark lipstick

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Keep in touch by signing up to the Highcross newsletter at www.highcrossleicester.com, downloading the new ‘PLUS’ App, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter & Instagram @highcross and look out for the exclusive Student Sessions on the 13th October.

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IT'S IN THE DETAIL

Artistic embellishments add interest to the new season. The catwalks were filled with fabulous floral appliqués, statement jewels, sequins, embroidery and decals. The standout collection came from designer de jour Erdem, who showed beautiful embroidery cross stitching and doily-like cut-outs; while Matthew Williamson chose metallic brocade on skirts and blouses.

Mary Katrantzou and Simone Rocha both played around with clever embossing techniques to create raised detailing and pattern. Womenswear Manager at Harvey Nichols Birmingham, MELANIE PRYOR, selects the AW15 pieces that no wardrobe should be without.

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1: Alice + Olivia embellished dress, £695. 2: Alice + Olivia jacquard dress, £430. 3: Charlotte Olympia embroidered velvet loafers, £365. 4: Kenzo jacquard mini skirt, £320. 5: Markus Lupfer Lara sequinned lips jumper, £295. 6: Mary Katrantzou embellished jacquard dress, £1,565. 7. Temperley silk kimono jacket, £1,195.

8: RED Valentino embroidered collar, £140. 9: Sophia Webster butterfly sandals, £420. 10: Sophia Webster embroidered suede flats. £240 11: Stella McCartney appliqué faux leather clutch, £420. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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THE TREND REPORT: A/W HAIR 2015 saw the rise of innovative colour techniques such as balayage, bronde and the grey trend, but this season, we move into glossy global colour applications and warmer, richer shades according to Barrie Stephen Hair’s Neil Smith…

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This iridescent trend is the killer look of autumn 2015 and has captured fashion followers and celebrities the world over. The possibilities are endless with this trend; think pinks, silvers, lilacs and even corals. These tones aren’t permanent so you can have as much fun with colours as you like!

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THE ART OF cONTOURING From fabulously high cheekbones to pristine proportions, shape your way to the perfect face with the art of sculpting. Just as an artist uses light and shade to add depth to their paintings, the latest must-have products help to shape and define your finest features, while subtle shadowing and highlighting will accentuate your natural beauty. LISA PIDDINGTON, from Harvey Nichols Birmingham, shares her tools of the trade.

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1: Charlotte Tilbury sculpt brush, £35. 2: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops, £36. 3: Crème de la Mer loose powder, £55. 4: Laura Mercier flawless contouring palette, £35. 5: NARS contour blush, £30. 6: Rodial eye sculpt, £34. 7: Rodial Sculpting starter kit, £135. 8: Sisley Phyto-Touches powder duo, £66.50. 9: Tom Ford correcting pen, £35. 10: Tom Ford shade and illuminate brush, £58.

ALL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM BEYOND BEAUTY AND THE SPACE.NK APOTHECARY AT THE NEW SHOWPIECE HARVEY NICHOLS STORE, NOW OPEN AT THE MAILBOX. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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TEN MINUTES WITH… MR WRIGHT On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September, 2015, Birmingham Museum andArt Gallery’s stunning Gas Hall will be transformed into a spectacular festival of fashion, with the arrival of the much-anticipated Style Birmingham Live.

Featuring six catwalk shows across the weekend – all hosted by TV presenter and Heart FM DJ, Mark Wright – Style Birmingham Live will be an unmissable weekend of fashion, shopping and beauty showcasing the latest autumn/winter looks.

In his only magazine interview, we were lucky enough to catch up with the fabulous Mark Wright himself to chat all things fashion and style…

Hi Mark! So, first things first, have you visited Birmingham before? If so, what do you like about the city and its people? Yep, I’ve been there before and I’ve always found the people to be very energetic, always up for a party and very friendly. It’s a great place for a night out.

Where are your favourite places to visit in Birmingham?

I really like to visit the bars and restaurants in the Arcadian and I also love to go and watch football as the fans in Birmingham are incredible.

What do you make of Birmingham’s fashion scene?

Well, what I like is that any city, any town now has the ability to make its own style. There’s more freedom for people to create their own trends and it’s OK to try new things and be bolder and more confident. People in Birmingham have that.

Who is your fashion inspiration? I just buy the clothes I like that I know will look good on me but if I was to say there was one person who I think gets it right every time, it would be David Beckham. Whether he’s smart or casual, he always looks good.

What’s the one item of clothing/accessory that you couldn’t live without? A good suit. It doesn’t matter if it’s off the rail from a high street shop or made to measure, every man should have a suit. It’s the one outfit that can instantly make you feel like you can take on the world.

Have you ever had a fashion disaster? Probably when I was younger, but who hasn’t? We all learn as we grow up but you need that sort of stuff to learn from and look back on and laugh!

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A radio show, your own range of men’s and women’s fragrances, TV shows and live events such as Style Birmingham Live – you’re a very busy guy! Do you have any other exciting things lined up for the future that you can tell us about? I’m very lucky – I get to do the stuff I enjoy and every week for me is different. I love my Heart FM show and hearing from people about the music I’ve selected.

Thankfully the TV stuff is going from strength to strength and we’re having some pretty exciting conversations about that right now but you’ll just have to stay tuned. I think I’m done in the reality TV world but I don’t think you can completely shut yourself off from any one aspect in TV because you never know what’s going to come along. Someone might come up with an amazing idea that I just have to be part of. But until then, it’s all about my own entertainment shows; The Gossip, Surprise Surprise, The Dengineers and the other one we’re currently developing.

To see Mark in action at Style Birmingham Live, book your tickets now by heading to either www.stylebirminghamlive.com www.theticketfactory.com.

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1. Vivienne Westwood Backpack At House 20 Of Fraser £395 2. Scallop Edge Tee By AX Paris £12 3. Red Valentino Checked ruffled flannel blouse Harvey Nichols £270 4. Electric blue Fringly SM high heeled sandal by Steve Madden At Dune £79 5. Michelle Keegan At Lipsy £60 6. Rochelle Check By Babycham £55 7. Check Scarf By POM Amsterdam £69.95 8. Queen Bee Earrings By MeMe London £25 9. River Island - Lilac stripe faux fur tippet scarf £28 10. Fluffy Block Heels Very £25 11. Pastel Blazer, £40, Next 12. MSGM Black star-jacquard piqué mini dress Harvey Nichols £300 13.Stella Mccartney Faux Fur Gilet Harvey Nichols £1290 14. Louche Trissy Coat, Joy £140 15. Coat Topshop £89 16. Metallic Mary Janes Next £32 17. Boho dress ASOS £55

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The new season menswear collections are anything but a blank canvas. Colour and pattern dominate with hyper real prints, cartoons and bold paint splatters on T-shirts, backpacks, trousers and trainers.

Givenchy opts for bright orange flames blazoned across sweatshirts and skate shoes; while at Versace, there’s a nod to the history books with all-over Baroque prints. JAMES BURKE, Menswear Manager at Harvey Nichols celebrates a very artistic AW15.

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1: Alexander McQueen painted skull T-shirt, £260. 2: DSquared2 cartoon print skate shoes, £285. 3: Dsquared2 tattoo print T-shirt, £155. 4: Givenchy printed leather skate shoes, £460. 5: Givenchy printed sweatshirt, £565. 6: Maison Margiela paint-splattered wallet, £255. 7: McQ Alexander backpack, £360. 8: McQ Alexander McQueen graphic T-shirt, £120. 9: Neil Barrett statue-print T-shirt, £170. 10: Paul Smith Jeans marble print T-shirt, £100. 11: Versace Baroque print hooded jacket, £750. 12: Versace Baroque print jogging trousers, £690. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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JOIN BRITAIN’S FASHION FESTIVAL The Clothes Show has been rebranded and revitalised for 2015 making it hotter than ever before! The UK’s biggest fashion and beauty event has announced a whole host of headline acts for its 2015 ALCATEL ONETOUCH FASHION THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH CAPITAL FM. Spanning 4-8 December at Birmingham’s NEC, the stage will welcome over 40 models and dancers for a fast-paced explosion of fashion and high-energy performances as well as trend presentations and appearances from special guests including Gemma Cairney & Rae Morris (Friday); Alice Levine & Charli XCX (Saturday); Rick Edwards & Ella Eyre (Sunday) and Joey Essex & Jamie Laing every day.

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1. DIESEL Printed plaid flannel shirt £185 2. Van plaid classic £50 from Schuh 3.River Island Multi panelled Tartan Jacket £120 at River Island. 4. Stone Island Mussola Gommata Jacket £595 at Cruise 5. Off White Camouflage-print T-shirt £158 at matchesfashion.com 6. New Era NY Yankees Cap £30 7. Fred Perry At Cruise £100.00 8.Tartan Backpack Vivienne Westwood At Harvey Nichols £320 9. Ralph Lauren Regular-fit single-cuff cotton shirt £95 at Selfridges 10. Colorwave Socks in Green £65 www.item-m6.com11. Boiler Suit ASOS £TBA 12. Green cotton-canvas and suede backpack £295 at Mr Porter.com 13.

Down-quilted DWR recycled lightweight gilet £130 by Patagonia from Mr Porter.com 14. Baseball Crew, £9.99, H&M 15. Topman Design Cropped Caramel Fur £250 16.Cord And Faux Fur Hat Matalan £8 17. Blue Suede Trainer £215 www.carlopazolini.com 18. Cheap Monday Puffer Cap £27 cheapmonday.com 19. McQ Alexander McQueen At Harvey Nichols £260 20. Shearling Jacket ASOS £TBA 21.Dubarry Of Ireland Kilternan Country boot £325 at dubarryboots.com 22.Versace Collection At Cruise Fashion £1245

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PERFECT SCENTS From woody and intense to fresh and fruity, there’s a fragrance to suit your mood. JOHN PAUL McGUIRK, Private Shopper at Harvey Nichols, selects this season’s most covetable scents. Fragrances are available from the new Harvey Nichols concept store at The Mailbox or online at harveynichols.com.

1: ACQUA DI PARMA COLONIA INTENSA COLOGNE, £81 A reinvention of the classic fragrance – bold notes of bergamot, Sicilian lemon, cardamom, ginger, myrtle, mugwort, neroli and leather.

2: Bottega Veneta Pour Homme EDT, £65 (90ML) 3: Creed Royal Oud EDP, £210 (75ml): Using ingredients which have been prized in the East for thousands of years, Royal Oud celebrates the glamour and spirituality of oriental perfumery

Fresh and understated, distinctive notes of labdanum, fir balsam and bergamot blend into a sensuous leathery signature.

5: Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia, £44 (50ml): Aromatic notes of lavender and clary sage are brightened by notes of orange blossom, revealing the masculine and vibrant side of the fragrance.

4: Maison Margiela Untitled EDP, £65 (50ml): Maison Margiela's unisex scent

turns a classical fragrance upside down.

Taking galbanum - the principal element of this fresh, green scent - it contrasts it perfectly with incense and musky cedar.

7: Tom Ford Oud Wood EDP, £145 (50ml): Exotic rose wood and

cardamom give way to a smoky blend of rare oud wood, sandalwood and vetiver, whilst tonka bean and amber add warmth and sensuality.

6: Shay & Blue Blacks Club Leather EDP, £85 (100ml): Think priv ate

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Round, full and rich.

8: Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Instense EDP, £70 (100ml): Yves

Saint Laurent’s signature scent for men has a woody fragrance bursting with character, featuring sensual and vibrant leather accords.

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I’LL BE BAKU BAKU, HOME TO THIS YEAR’S EUROPEAN GAMES. KEVIN URQUHART VISITED AZERBAIJAN’S CAPITAL AS IT WAS PREPARING FOR THE GAMES AND CELEBRATING ITS NOVRUZ FESTIVAL; A FESTIVAL OF LIGHT WHERE THE PAST IS LITERALLY PUT BEHIND THEM… One of Europe’s newest member states - and at the furthest reach of (Middle) Eastern Europe, Azerbaijan - Baku has long enjoyed recognition in commercial circles the world over for its rich reserves of oil and natural gas: it is the originating point of the Siberian Pipeline, yet it’s a city not known for its tourism, much less its culture.

All that looked set to change when the city showcased the athletic prowess of over 6000 athletes across 18 purposebuilt arenas. The games were a massive marketing opportunity for the city (and country) yet with limited news coverage and some distinctly old school Soviet style www.69-degrees.co.uk

PR disasters along the way, it’s uncertain whether the marketing plan actually worked.

That said, one thing that is certain is that Baku is rapidly transforming. Baku is a UNESCO World Heritage site (thanks to the 12th Century Palace of Shirvanshah in the walled fortress of the Old City being added to the heritage list in 2000 due to its

rich, often bloody history) and the level of investment enjoyed in the limestone city is breathtaking and quite unlike anything witnessed before.

Under former Soviet dictatorship rule, the city became an independent state just 23 years ago and is striving to create its own new path – hence the colossal investment - although its Soviet roots still flourish in some aspects - the benign billboard grin of the President is never far from your gaze.

LeadingtherebirthoftheAbershon peninsular is architecture: Baku boasts some of the most striking skylines of any city the world

51 over. The iconic and spectacular Flame Towers being one such example – you may have seen it on some of the BBC’s coverage of the Games. The award-winning British-built (and stunning) Aliyev Centre is built in the shape of the President’s signature when viewed from above and incorporates library, exhibition centre - the floor incorporating Mini Azerbaijan shows in scale the investment in the city’s architecture - and conference centre is off the scale and relegates building such as Selfridges Birmingham to the sidelines.

Their architectural intention is to break records and be the biggest at everything. A ’World City’, in their words.

But it’s not just bricks and mortar; the Government is building a new series of islands called Khazar, just off the Baku coast, which will feature the World’s tallest building - beating the Burj and Kingdom Tower at 3,645ft.

They are building for the future rather than making monuments to the past and they are (re)constructing at an astonishing pace.

These developments have been quickly consumed by international hoteliers such as JW Marriott, Hilton, the Four Seasons and Hyatt who have all spotted the potential. The smart money has also been invested wisely in infrastructure to entertain the expected masses: Baku promenade is like a catwalk of the most famous names in high-end fashion with Tom Ford starting the procession at the foot of the Maiden Tower, closely followed

by Givenchy, Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Tiffany, Bvlgari, Dior and Jimmy Choo - in fact, almost every luxury brand In the world.

Quite where Debenhams fits in is less apparent, but it’s another sign that British brands have invaded.

This investment also comes at a price. The divide between rich and poor is abundantly evident:

they are making the White City of Baku - both in attractions and residential - beyond the reach of the typical Azerbaijanian; evidence of this distinction between the new and old town (bartul) and the new and old money (or lack of) can be witnessed most magnificently from the rotating 360 bar at the Hilton, which, by the way, is unmissable for sunset cocktails.

Sorry to be shallow, but you are on holiday.

It is further apparent on the oil fields and their supporting towns - for it is oil that fuels Baku’s growth. Despite being less than thirty minutes from Baku - life in these towns couldn’t be more different. The Oil fields of Zabrat Township offer, on one hand, bleak living and devastated, infertile lands in the eyeline of the multimillion-manat Heydar Aliyev International airport, yet it is vibrant and bustling. Flashes of colour and ornamentation are peddled on street intersections, lambs are skinned by the roadside and Eastern European Ladas dominate the roads. Yet the majority of tourists will never experience this true beating heart of Baku. It is when you do that you see the city in context (and contrast).

Baku is a city on the verge of exceptional things. It is a place in progress whose deep, oil-filled pockets will undoubtedly see it ultimately achieve its ambitions of World City status, but our best advice to seasoned travellers is to visit sooner than later if you want to peer behind the exciting facade and see the best bits of Baku before they’re erased from history.

So, is The City of Fire the next Dubai?

They’re banking on it...

THE FACTS WHAT TO DO IN BAKU: Museum of modern art Maiden tower in Old City Visit Concert Hall Sunset Cocktails at 360 Bar at Hilton Lunch at Flame Towers Burning mountain Petroglyphics at Gobostan National Park Ski at the nearby Caucasus Mountains WHERE WE STAYED IN BAKU: Hyatt Regency WHERE WE ATE: Pasifico Mangal CURRENCY: Manat (1 manat is roughly equal to a dollar) BEST ADVICE: Don’t let out of date guidebooks colour your impression. Baku is a colourful, energetic city that is the right side of bonkers. Its desire to be five star is not yet met by the Dubai-standard levels of service, though, as many of the big brands are franchised operations.

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PAM ANN- QUEEN OF THE SKY 19th November @ New Alex Theatre www.atgtickets.com

The world’s favourite International Air Hostess, Pam Ann is back in the UK with a new show for 2015. Pam Ann’s caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off – she’s Queen of the Sky and it’s guaranteed to be a turbulent flight. Hilarious, often shocking and totally politically incorrect, Pam Ann keeps things lively and nail bitingly unpredictable as she takes off her pristine white gloves and delivers an unrelenting barrage of “shoot-from-the-lip” observations. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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15th September, 20th October, 17 November @ Y Theatre www.ytheatre.co.uk

Something very special is happening each month at The Y - the stage is open to YOU! Whether you’re a filmmaker, musician, poet, actor, beatboxer, comedian, dancer… with a fifteen minute slot the stage is yours. A great opportunity to try out new work and join a community in which you can develop your talents in a warm and supportive environment.

Pre-book your slot by emailing leshaydenguitar@hotmail.co.uk

interactive feast of biting wit, improvisation and physical prowess. Audiences should be prepared for anything to happen in this interactive show, in which Red Bastard engages the audience in master class of raw conversation, provocations, traps, rewards, and catch 22’s— encouraging risk and personal discovery.

RED BASTARD

2nd – 3rd October @ MAC macbirmingham.co.uk

Experience this exquisite monstrosity as he delicately leads you through a no holds barred theatrical masterclass - demanding to know nothing less then the existential query, “Who the hell do you think you are?” Lines will be crossed and laughs will be had in this

THE RUBENSTEIN KISS

2nd October – 17th October @ Nottingham Playhouse www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk In October, Zoe Waterman returns to Nottingham Playhouse, directing James Phillips’ The Rubenstein Kiss.

In an age of rampant paranoia about the enemy within, the shadow of suspicion falls on two radicals from a religious minority. The play is inspired by the real-life Jewish couple, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, who were sent to the electric chair in 1953 for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

FALL OUT BOY

6th October @ Barclaycard Arena www.barclaycardarena.co.uk

The announcement comes on the same day that the Chicago four piece play an intimate London show at the Islington Assembly Rooms, to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated sixth studio album, American Beauty / American Psycho.

JIMMY CARR- FUNNY BUSINESS 11th September, De Montfort Hall, Leicester. www.demonstforthall.co.uk 6th November, Birmingham Symphony Hall. www.thsh.co.uk Jimmy’s been described as “the hardest working man in comedy”. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the “Tallest Dwarf” or the “Healthiest Glaswegian”. Really not that big a deal. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show.Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the k*** gags.

HANDBAGGED

6th – 10th October @ Belgrade Theatre www.belgrade.co.uk

Two enduring icons born in the same year. One ordained to rule, the other voted to lead. But when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand?

Moira Buffini’s renowned new comedy speculates on what the world’s most influential women really talked about behind closed palace doors. Be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute West End smash hit comedy.

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7th October @ Birmingham Town Hall www.thsh.co.uk

she thinks she’s found her soul mate but her world is turned upside down and she finds herself caught between her two cultures.

WIZ KHALIFA & A$AP ROCKY

13th October @ Capital FM Arena

THE HATE PLAY

22nd – 24th October @ Belgrade Theatre www.belgrade.co.uk

Developed in partnership with Essex Police, The Hate Play is an interactive performance portraying the shocking influence of victimisation and hate crime on a group of young friends.

COASTS

After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns… though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. As Henning’s assimilation is not yet complete he hasn’t lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society.

ANITA AND ME

9th – 24th October @ The Rep www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

www.capitalfmarena.com With two #1 albums on the Billboard charts and undisputed admiration from media and fans alike, A$AP Rocky has firmly paved himself as one of the most critically acclaimed rappers in the game. His second studio album, ‘At. Long. Last.

ASAP’, was released in May this year. Not only famed for his immense musical talent, he was also freshly named one of GQ Magazine’s ’20 Most Stylish Men Alive’.

24th October @ HMV Institute www.theinstitutebirmingham.com It’s almost unheard of for a British band to fill a venue 3000 miles from home before they’d released their debut album, but that’s exactly what Coasts experienced when they headlined New York’s Bowery Ballroom earlier this year. Their progress is a blend of the old with the new: their devoted and evergrowing fan-base has emerged from simple word-of-mouth instigated by their phenomenal popularity across social media.

MARY POPPINS

12th – 24th October @ Curve Theatre www.curveonline.co.uk

This poignant coming-ofage tale follows Meena, the irreverent teenage daughter of the only Punjabi family in the mining village of Tollington.

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Disney and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to proclaim that their multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins will embark on a tour of the UK and Ireland. The enchanted story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been successfully and spectacularly brought to the stage with stunning choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. The stage production of Mary Poppins has a book by Oscar-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes.

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G4 THE REUNION TOUR

Wed 16 Sep // £24.50 £27.50 VIP £75

THRILLER LIVE

DAVID GEST’S (I’VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE TOUR! Thu 1 Oct // £28 - £48 VIP £78

RUGBY WORLD CUP BBC RADIO LEICESTER BROADCAST Wed 7 Oct // £5

All proceeds go to the Matt Hampson Foundation

Mon 12 - Sat 17 Oct // £19.50 - £32.50*

GO WEST & NIK KERSHAW WITH SPECIAL GUEST T’PAU

STEVE HACKETT ACOLYTE TO WOLFLIGHT WITH GENESIS REVISITED

LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE

BILL BAILEY LIMBOLAND

STEWART FRANCIS PUN GENT TOUR

Tue 3 Nov // £28 - £35*

Thu 22 Oct // £27.50 £29.50 £31.50*

Wed 4 & Thu 5 Nov // £25

Box Office 0116 233 3111 // Web demontforthall.co.uk // Twitter @demontforthall £3 transaction fee payable per booking. *Concessions and/or group booking discount available.

Sat 24 Oct // £27.50 £29.50

Fri 13 Nov // £20

56 27th October @ Rescue Rooms www.rescuerooms.com 2014 saw Young Guns sign to Virgin EMI record label and then fly to San Francisco to work on the follow up to Bones with producer Dan The Automator.

with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand up Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry – in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes).

THE DUCHESS OF MALFI

JACK GARRATT

YOUNG GUNS

30th October to 14th November @ Nottingham Playhouse www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

WILL YOUNG

4th – 16 November @ Symphony Hall www.thsh.co.uk

3rd November @ HMV Institute www.theinstitutebirmingham.com

Weathered is the first single to be lifted from Jack’s forthcoming debut album, due for release in early 2016. Written, recorded, and co-produced by Jack, it follows the release of two acclaimed selfproduced EPs (with both The Love You’re Given and Chemical from the Synesthesiac EP playlisted at Radio 1).

Will Young will be visiting Birmingham’s Symphony Hall in November 2015 as part of The Love Revolution Tour, Will’s first tour in four years. The tour comes hot on the heels of the release of Will’s brilliant brand new album 85% Proof which went straight into Number One on the Official UK Album Chart.

Fiona Buffini, Nottingham Playhouse’s Associate Director will direct The Duchess of Malfi, one of the most celebrated pieces of work of the Jacobean era. A play about cruelty, class and the status of women, it contains one of the most challenging female roles for a lead actress.

JOSH WIDDICOME

1st November @ Birmingham Town Hall www.thsh.co.uk

DIVERSITY PRESENT ‘UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL’ THE EXCLUSIVE TOUR 2015 13th – 15th November @ New Alex Theatre www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham

Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road www.69-degrees.co.uk

Five sell out UK tours later with 250,000 tickets sold and countless accomplishments; Diversity have announced their most up close and personal tour yet. The tour will see Diversity performing exclusively choreographed routines based on their ITV special which was shown over Christmas. Due to demand a third date has been added at Birmingham Alexandra Theatre.

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10th November @ DeMontfort Hall www.demontforthall.co.uk

The 1975 are an indie rock band, formed in Manchester, consisting of Matthew Healy, Adam Hann, George Daniel and Ross MacDonald. The quartet have released four EPs - Facedown, Sex, Music for Cars and IV - and their self-titled debut album was released in 2013, debuting at No.1 in the UK Albums Chart.

years of dreaming up his response, he presents The Sissy’s Progress, a spectacle of surprise, questioning and hyper flamboyance. Part installation, part dance-theatre, part walking performance, the evening engages the violence of city life and the contradictions of gender politics. Join a live marching band, directed by Jordan Hunt, to follow The Sissy’s Progress to its floridly medieval climax.

The Vaccines released their third album, English Graffiti, on in May which followed Come Of Age, that reached number one in the UK album charts on release in 2012.

THE PRODIGY

24th November @ Capital FM Arena www.capitalfmarena.com Having recently landed their

BEARDY MAN – ONE ALBUM PER HOUSE

14th November @ Curve Theatre www.curveonline.co.uk

VAMPIRES ROCK – THE GHOST TRAIN 12th November @ New Alex Theatre www.atgtickets.com/ venues/new-alexandra-theatrebirmingham

As club ‘Live and Let Di’ burns to the ground, Barron Von Rockula flees. Discovering an abandoned fairground ride, he and his motley crew take refuge – set to lure victims into Rock ‘n’ Roll hell. A full cast of superb singers, dancers and live band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell and Total Eclipse of the Heart.

SHOUT FESTIVAL: THE SISSY’S PROGRESS 13th November @ MAC www.macbirmingham.co.uk

Nando Messias was beaten up on the street in an act of homophobic hatred.

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Drifting at the speed of thought in his music production spaceship, the world-class multi-award winning musician and comedian excels mere mimicry to produce studio quality compositions faster than most could imagine them. The vocal shaman emits and manipulates any imaginable sound with a manic wit that will have you rocking with laughter and shaking your tail feather as a whole album is created live, based on your suggestions.

THE VACCINES

20th November @ Capital FM Arena www.capitalfmarena.com

The dates follow their current sold-out UK tour playing intimate shows. The band also played a number of festivals over the summer, including a stageheadline slot at Latitude in July.

sixth consecutive #1 album with the ultimate force that is ‘The Day Is My Enemy’, and straight off the back of two sold out shows at Alexandra Palace to round off their UK tour, The Prodigy are thrilled to announce a run of further live shows across the UK and Europe to close 2015, with support coming from Public Enemy.

OLIVER!

27th November – 16 January @ Curve Theatre www.curveonline.co.uk

After escaping the workhouse, young orphan boy Oliver rapidly finds himself unaccompanied on the bleak streets of London.

When he befriends the playful Artful Dodger, Oliver is introduced to the art of pickpocketing, but could his new lifestyle lead him to discovering his mysterious past? Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Oliver! is one of the most popular musicals of all time.

16 OCT – 7 NOV A CURVE PRODUCTION

DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER

“One of the greatest American plays” The Observer

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E S S E N T I A L D O W N LO A D S LANA DEL REY - HONEYMOON Lana’s style has remained consistent since she blew onto the music scene over four years ago and her third studio album continues to echo that sentiment. With her rich voice and plenty of sultry vibes, her first single ‘High by the Beach,’ – which she describes as a hip-hop record (with trap influences, of course) - is exactly what we’d expect. It’s been reported that Mark Ronson has produced the album and with a Nina Simone cover on the tracklist, we’re sure it won’t disappoint – even if she is still singing the same old tune.

SWIM DEEP - MOTHERS Now a fivepiece, the Birmingham b a n d ’ s latest piece of work h a s been described by the boys as a ‘marked departure’ from their 2013 debut. Having already released a multitude of exceptionally vibey tracks, their new album is supposedly a nod to the true creators of the universe.

With bandmate William explaining that they’ve been inspired by the likes of Kanye West and Fleetwood Mac (both combined with acid house), you can be sure to expect a pretty new and exciting sound.

DISCLOSURE - CARACAL Following on from the huge success of their debut ‘Settle’, the two brothers have been keeping busy with a hectic schedule of touring and producing. Their latest track ‘Willing & Able’ featuring soul artist Kwabs isn’t www.69-degrees.co.uk

exactly ‘club banger’ material but as one half of the team Guy Lawrence explains, the second album is ‘still very club-influenced but every song is a fully structured pop song.’ And with big names like Lorde and The Weeknd on the tracklist, plus another team up with Sam Smith (resulting in the brilliant single ‘Omen’), we’re sure that the duo’s new release will continue to prove their talent.

CHRVCHES EVERY OPEN EYE They were included on the BBC’s Sound of 2013 list as one of the most promising new music talents and have since become winners of the British Breakthrough Act award at this year’s Brits. The Scottish band’s latest single ‘Leave a Trace’ is reminiscent of their usual sound – synth and pop, infused with subtly barbed

yet sentimental lyrics – only this time round, it’s more thematic.

Staying true to their original roots, the threesome wanted their new music to sound just as spontaneous as their first release and two years later, their sophomore album feels like a natural progression.

LITTLE MIX GET WEIRD With their first album going platinum and breaking chart records, the Little Mix girls just keep going from strength to strength. Having already secured a multitude of top ten singles under their belt, their latest ‘Black Magic’ has spent three weeks at number one becoming the first by a girl group since 2007!

Now onto their third studio album, the girls describe it as having a completely new sound and more personality-driven – be sure to except fun, bold and colourful vibes. #guiltypleasure

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CHARLIE'S ANGELS TOUGH LOVE’s Alex and Stef have been gaining support from DJs and producers across the industry for their remixing abilities. With their energetic, bassy house sets and remixes for the likes of Le Youth, Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne, these boys are well and truly cemented in the house scene. They’re are also part of the KISS FM family, where I have a Friday and Saturday night house show, as they have their own show on Kiss Fresh (Kiss FM’s sister station). We can expect more great things on their second single too, a remake of a classic hit with R&B legend Ginuwine.

A throwback to the 1996 classic, it feels even bigger than the original, sitting nicely amongst the house scene and crossing over into the commercial world. I can’t wait to see what the boys have under their belts the next few months.

ADAM RICKFORS - MIGHTY (DUB MIX) As part of the sampler album for Cr2’s Ibiza 2015 compilation, Adam Rickfors ‘Mighty’ does what it says on the tin. His progressive sound from Stockholm is acknowledged in this track where you can hear influences from The Prodigy, Daft Punk and The Chemical Brothers, all whom have inspired him over the years. With many of his tracks sitting comfortably in the Beatport Top 10 in the past, I have no doubt ‘Mighty’ will do exactly the same.

LOST FREQUENCIES – ARE YOU WITH ME (CROPPER REMIX) If it hasn’t earned a place in your music library by now then it

certainly should do with Cropper on the remix.

Signed to Armada, Lost Frequencies, real name Felix De Laey is a Belgian DJ and producer who made a name for himself with this remix of ‘Are You With Me’ originally by country artist Easton Corbin. The track has been remixed quite a few times since being released but this remix really stands out and is my favourite by a mile.

GREGORI KLOSMAN – TELL YOU Already in good stead for a great 2016, Guru Records label owner Gregori releases ‘Tell You’. A masterpiece with its melodic sections and euphoric breakdowns, it explores the current

positioning of house music across many house genres and is definitely one to influence the dancefloors over the next few months. This track is straight up house, locking us into a deep house sound from the offset then moving into a melodic breakdown MICHAEL BRUN & DIRTY TWIST – WOO This is Michael Brun’s latest collaboration with newbies Dirty Twist released on his very own label Kid Coconut Records. Dirty Twist add their fresh new sound to the track bringing their new fresh ears to the scene.

This will be their very first label release as duo Dirty Twist. ‘Woo’ is a progressive beast taking the floors by storm, tailor made for main stages all over the world with its lead synths and drums.

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the sky had this ominous, red tinge to it. I pulled over and recorded the lyrics and the beat into my iPhone, then drove home, hit the studio and wrote. My wife, Jo, and I recorded the vocals the next day and as my daughter, Scarlett was with me in the studio for much of the time I thought that I’d give her a name check too.

You’ve been heavily inspired by Moombahton in the past, how has the genre influenced your sound and outlook?

About 2004. I was taking a break from DJing and was feeling frustrated about being out of the scene. I’d spend every available hour sat at home with a laptop and a copy of Reason, just working it all out. Then, at a perfect time, really, the whole Moombahton thing came along - there was a scene that was small enough that when you made an edit, you got feedback from people who were out there playing the tracks..

Moombahton was an incubator that allowed me to develop ‘my’ sound without feeling that I had to conform to anything. The fact that I could deviate so far from the norm within the genre, do my own thing, and have that appreciated by my peers was a total revelation and it allowed me to explore my creativity in a way that other genres wouldn’t have.

The new EP has less Moombahton influences and more deep house/techno, was this a conscious decision?

Absolutely, yes. In many ways it’s all about going back to my roots whilst not forgetting the Moombahton vibe that I owe a lot to. I wanted it to be an EP that would cross a number of genres whilst keeping a single theme; when I played the EP to an old friend of mine who I spent a lot of time with back in the 90’s the first thing he said to me was, “This sounds like everything we listened to, and loved” which validated much of what I had wanted to do.

How did the EP come about?

The EP name and title track came about as I was driving out of Leicester on the backroads during a big storm.

It was summer, and the smell of the rain was thick, I looked across the fields and

Warehaus Soul was based on a track that I had written a year or two before and never got around to doing anything with but The Dust in My Groove was a beast to write. 80 or 90 revisions over two years with countless tweaks to every element. It’s probably the most accomplished thing I have written.

How did you get into producing music? Is there a defining moment where it all started for you?

You have a remix by Curses on your EP – is there anyone else you’re working with or who you aspire to work with?

Right now I’m collaborating with my label partner and good friend, Rob Morris AKA Яomor and I’m also working on an EP with Sabo (Sol*Selectas’ Label Boss). Even though he has years of experience on me, he’s so supportive of what I’m doing that it’s a great incentive to push boundaries further.

Over the past few years, house music seems to have made a comeback – how do you feel about artists such as Disclosure bringing the genre back into the mainstream?

I’m not sure. I guess that it’s healthy in some ways but what I don’t see is the club vibe that was there 10 years ago and before. People are less willing to go and listen to music where the DJ takes risks and that’s what it’s all about for me.

Scarlett Rain is released on Sol Selectas and available to download at pro.beatport.com/release/ scarlett-rain/1586075

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TURTLE BAY OPENS IN STYLE IN DERBY HUNDREDS of people enjoyed all that reggae, rum and jerk had to offer at the new Turtle Bay restaurant in Derby last night (30 July).

Local business people, socialites and special guests joined the launch party for Caribbean food, rum cocktails and live reggae music - giving the guests a real taste of what the new restaurant has to offer now it’s open to the public.

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MALMAISON IS PUTTING THE SPARKLE BACK INTO THE FESTIVE SEASON

ALL YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS GLITZ AND GLAMOUR, RIGHT? WELL, THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT MALMAISON BIRMINGHAM HAS IN STORE AND NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE PART OF THE FESTIVE FUN. Chez Mal, the boutique hotel’s stunning new restaurant, serves up its first slices of turkey on 19 November, with the launch of its Seasonal Prix Fixe menu, which will include a host of delights for £19.95 two courses and £24.95 three courses. The extensive menu includes treats like a warming curried parsnip and chestnut soup, chicken liver parfait, turkey with all the trimmings, pumpkin and chestnut ravioli, classic Christmas pudding and Valrhona chocolate mousse, and much more.

If you’re planning on a group visit in the Private Dining rooms, which also received a makeover this year, you’ll be able to choose from a mouthwatering set menu including pork and pistachio terrine, curried smoked salmon, Ballotine of turkey, braised Aberdeen Angus beef, and crème vanilla and mulled wine poached winter fruits, for just £29.95 per person, including a party favour.

There will also be a Festive Sunday Lunch available on 6, 13, 20, 27 December for £24.95 per person, including a selection of unlimited hors d’oeuvres from Mal’s famous Chef’s Table, a selection of Chez Mal classic mains and desserts, and a glass of bubbly.

If you’re in charge of your work Christmas party then let Mal take the stress out of planning something special. This year’s theme is Glitter

Balls and with prices starting at just £29.95 your team will experience a night to remember. Mal’s providing a glass of bubbly to get the party started, the fantastic Celebrations menu, and a DJ… all you have to do is create the office gossip. Party nights will be taking place on 2728 November, 3-4 December, 10-12 December and 16-19 December.

Likewise, if you’re planning your family’s Christmas plans, Mal has a host of options, including Christmas Day Lunch for £85 per person, Boxing Day and New Year’s Brunch for £24.95, and the big night – New Year’s Eve – for £89 per person, including live music, a three course meal, champagne and all of the festivities you’d expect. There are also Christmas Breaks available for £200 each, which include a two-night luxury break, bottle of Bubble Time Champagne and the seasonal menu on Christmas Eve, full breakfast on Christmas day, four course festive lunch on Christmas Day and the unlimited Boxing Day Brunch. Similarly, you can see in the New Year at Mal with all of the NYE fun and an overnight stay for £179 per person.

IT’S SAFE TO SAY, YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOULD INVOLVE MALMAISON BIRMINGHAM. TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK, VISIT MALMAISON.COM/ BIRMINGHAM.

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HENRY WONG LOVES

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Harborne based Cantonese restaurant Henry Wong invited top Birmingham based bloggers to an exclusive VIP event, recently. VIP Guests were treated to cocktails and Laurent Perrier champagne upon arrival and seated at a special table reserved just for them.

Birmingham’s blogger elite sampled Henry Wong’s signature dishes with a menu consisting of a mouthwatering trio of king prawns in honey pepper, wasabi cream and garlic and lobster and spare ribs in chilli and pepper to start.

It was a delicious opening to the night, with accompanying wines flowing as beautifully as the conversation.

Main dishes included long horn sirloin steak in teriyaki sauce, seabass with sweet chill sauce and Cantonese crispy chicken, all with a side of fried rice and Singapore noodles. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, with the entire restaurant at capacity, allowing bloggers to immerse themselves in a true reflection of the Henry Wong experience, with satisfied customers and a live singer covering the classics in a soft and breathy voice.

Finally, the pièce de resistance of the night was a stunning ice sculpture surrounded by tropical fresh fruit, mixed fruit fritters and vanilla ice cream. Bloggers left full and happy, with an Oriental inspired goodie bag in hand, filled with traditional Chinese beer and food. We’d highly recommend a visit to this exquisite restaurant, whether you book yourself in for a meal, or attend one of their fantastic inhouse events. In November, they’ll be hosting a Bollywood themed night on 26th November.

To book your spot, just give them a call on 0121 427 9799 or pop in to see them at 283 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B17 9QH. Images by Jas Sansi

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THE 1901 TURKEY CAFÉ GOES GASTRO GOURMET

A firm favourite of the SIXTNINE degrees team, this beautiful Grade II listed building is worth a visit to admire its stunning architecture and original features alone. Designed by local architect Arthur Wakerley in 1901 with the inspiration from Turkish design, The 1901 - Turkey Café has always been a venue to enjoy fine food and drink and that is still the case today.

tantalize everyone’s taste buds.

Celebrating a storming first year and now branching out in to gastro food there in no better location to relax and unwind with a fresh cocktail and some great homemade food. With a brand new food menu boasting a host of delights, from the hugely popular Garbage Fries (an inspiration from Las Vegas) to Hand Stretched Pizzas, there really is something to

Keep your eyes peeled for some incredible new cocktails they are launching. We have had a sneaky taste and they are amazing.

Open from midday Tuesday – Saturday and with a late license at weekends it is the perfect city Centre location, complete with great range of afternoon teas. Whether you are in the mood for a simple Cream Tea or you want to add some bubbles or a Cocktail, the choice is all yours.

1901 - The Turkey Café, 24 Granby St, Leicester LE1 1DE 0116 319 5449 Search 1901TurkeyCafe on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

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AMANTIA VIP LAUNCH IN BIRMINGHAM

Amantia, Birmingham’s tastiest contemporary Spanish & Mediterranean bar and restaurant held their VIP launch recently and authentic Spanish flavour was the well and truly on the menu.

The Spanish beer and home made sangria was flowing with guests being treated to a selection of Amantia’s tapas dishes, handed around by the restaurant’s superb Spanish waiting staff.

Esteemed business owners, press, bloggers and friends gathered to find out exactly why Amantia is making such an impression on Bennetts Hill, which has become the city’s hottest new dining and drinking destination.

Amantia is at Bennetts Hill, Birmingham.

Tel. 0121 643 3647 www.amantiarestaurant.co.uk Images by Stu Williamson www.69-degrees.co.uk

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REVIEW: BRUNCH @ GAS STREET SOCIAL Gas Street Social is a quirky-cool restaurant on the main stretch at the back of the Mailbox.

As the name would suggest, they’re all about socialising, with large sharing tables, intimate booth areas and a cosy ‘snug’ area, providing the perfect venue for quick bites and lazy lunches. They’ve also recently just launched a fantastic new brunch menu, and we here at SIXTYNINE decided to pop in to see what they have to offer!

The menu is vast, from sweet fluffy pancakes, to virtuous granola, full English breakfasts to delights like eggs benedict and sausage sarnies.

They believe in making the most of the abundance of what the land provides and their chefs work closely with suppliers to source local fresh fruit & vegetables, free range eggs & pork! This is most definitely reflective in the taste, particularly in the ‘Gas Street Works’ which is a very hearty and delicious take on the full English. It tasted fresh and didn’t leave that greasy coating on your tongue, and the eggs benedict we ordered were a dream. The combination between the runny egg, the sweetness of the honey roasted ham and the creaminess of the hollandaise sauce was brunch perfection.

Being slightly worse for wear after the night before, and out of pure journalistic curiosity,

we opted for a few brunch bellinis with our meals- you can actually get bottomless bellinis throughout the brunch period for just fifteen pounds per person- and they definitely perked us up a little bit! Their free rehydration station is also a god send when you’re feeling ever so slightly delicate. Situated on their central sharing table as you walk in, there is a selection of carafes of iced water infused with fresh fruit and herbs like pink grapefruit & raspberry, cucumber & mint, lemon & rosemary and more. They also have mini bottles of fresh milk with straws in for the kids which are also complimentary. And if that lot doesn’t sort you out, you can also order a half a pint of berocca with your brunch – a stroke of genius!

In short, if you’re hungover, GSS is perfect for you! The atmosphere is chilled and relaxed; perfect for when you’ve had a heavy night, and they employ a live acoustic duo to play calming yet upbeat jazz throughout the brunch period.

Everything about Gas Street Social’s brunch experience is cleverly thought out and very well executed. We’ll definitely be going back, and next time, we’re ordering the berocca!

The Gas Street Social brunch menu runs every Saturday & Sunday and is served from 9 a m u n t i l 1 p m . V i s i t www. gasstreetsocial.co.uk to book online or call 0121 643 0362 group dining enquiries. www.69-degrees.co.uk

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LUKE GOLF DAY The 4th annual Luke Sport Golf Day at the Welcombe Golf Course saw a star studded turnout including the lads from The Enemy and Stephen Graham from This Is England, strictly dancer and celeb BB James Jordan, foorballer Dean Ashton and rapper Franko Fraize who added to the days shenanigans, if not the golf! This year’s event raised over £4000 for the John Hartson Foundation, a fantastic charity set up by the former professional footballer following his life-threatening battle with testicular cancer.

With the days entertainment centered on the ‘Luke Inn’ on the 9th hole where the Thornbridge Brewery ensured no one went thirsty and Nicks Tandoori Nights kept the hunger at bay. Following the day’s festivities, the evening kicked off with the world famous Girls Roc and their fire routine, who were followed by the ground breaking Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer before the irrepressible Bob Mills hit the stage.

#DISCOBULLHEAD @ BULLRING With September set to be one of the most exciting months for innovation and creativity in Birmingham, Bullring shopping centre, the city's number one retail destination, will be playing its part by unveiling a specially commissioned large-scale light installation.

Launching on the 24th September for two weeks, there will be shows each evening creating a visual phenomena at Bullring. The final performance will take place on 8th October coinciding with Bullring's first student event of the term, giving students the chance to enjoy the performance whilst taking advantage of amazing discounts and offers.

Created by artist Josh Harker, the designer behind the iconic Burning Man sculpture "Shogyo Mujo”, Disco Bull

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Head will also be joined by performances from local music, dance and cultural groups, uniting the community's diverse population into one place.

Shoppers at Bullring shopping centre can get involved with the Disco Bull Head by taking selfies during performances posting these to social media using the hashtag #DiscoBullHead. Keep in touch by signing up to the Bullring newsletter at www.bullring.co.uk, downloading their new ‘Plus’ App, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter & Instagram @bullring

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SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS AT SEVEN

2014’s Restaurant of the Year winner at the Derby Food and Drink awards, Seven is a contemporary yet comfortable restaurant that specialises in tasty, fresh food that is sure to satisfy and surprise in equal measure. Tucked away from the hub bub of Derby’s city centre in the Pride Park development, Seven is open all day, serving food right through from breakfast to dinner.

Sophisticated yet casual, Seven is the perfect location this festive season to celebrate with loved ones.

Whether you are looking for a traditional Christmas party or something with a modern twist Seven has something for everyone! From a traditional roast turkey to a spiced fillet of salmon with lobster sauce there are some very special delights to enjoy off this year’s festive menu. With 2 courses for £19.95 and 3 courses £24.95 plus special offers being run for booking early,

now is the time to plan in that extravagant end of year celebration.

Not only is the menu full of temptation but Seven also offers a modern and well stocked bar to relax in. With spirits from all around the globe, alongside cask ales and a comprehensive wine list the team can find a drink to suit even the most discerning of palates.

One thing is for sure and that’s, see you at Seven.

Seven is @ Wheelwright Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8 SQ. Tel 01332 322 277 www.sevenrestaurant.co.uk

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THE BANDERAS OF COOKING COMES TO BIRMINGHAM

Spanish-born chef and larger-than-life personality, Omar Allibhoy is bringing the Tapas Revolution to Grand Central Birmingham this September. Dubbed the ‘Antonio Banderas of cooking’ by Gordon Ramsey, he’s a man on a mission to bring the joy of authentic tapas food to the UK. We caught up with the successful Chef ahead of his Tapas Revolution launch...

Why did you decide to come to Birmingham and why Grand Central?

"Birmingham has a great food scene and is increasingly becoming a destination city – for tourists and for businesses – and it’s gaining a really positive reputation. I wanted to get involved in the buzz happening here and bring a real taste of Spain to the city centre.

Grand Central is a perfect location – right in the bustle of Birmingham where commuters and shoppers can drop into our tapas bar for a drink and some good food with friends, and then move on with whatever they’re doing."

What can we expect and what makes your tapas better/different to other tapas restaurants?

"We’ve got lots of great vegetarian, meat and fish dishes for people to share – and I deal directly with artisans and producers back in Spain so we use authentic, high quality ingredients that make all the difference. The menu is inspired by family recipes and the culinary culture of my hometown, Madrid. It includes classics like Calamares fritos (deep

fried squid with aioli) and Croquetas de jamón (deepfried Iberico ham and béchamel croquettes) that everyone will want to try. There are also some dishes that I’ve put my own touch on, for example my take on the traditional ‘bocadillo’ (Spanish version of the Great British sandwich). I replace the crusty bread with a soft brioche bun to create the ‘buncadillo’ – the Spanish burger. There are different fillings to choose from including ‘Chorizo’ – grilled chorizo sausage, rocket and honey sauce and ‘Morcilla’ – black pudding, roasted peppers and fried egg.

Open all day, the menu guides you through Spain from morning to dinner. A full breakfast menu offers a wide selection of cooked dishes as well as delicious churros - Spanish doughnuts tossed in cinnamon and sugar served with hot thick dipping chocolate. Grab a Spanish style coffee and delicious Valencian orange freshly squeezed juice.

“Tapas is more than food”, he continues, “It’s part of everyday culture: food and life are always best shared”. We couldn’t agree more and look forward to joining the Tapas Revolution later this month.

The new Tapas Revolution in Grand Central, Birmingham opens in late September 2015. Opening hours will be Mon – Fri: 7am – 11pm, Sat: 8am – 10pm, Sun: 10am – 10pm

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Tis the season to relax...

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We work hard all year round to ensure our hotel creates the perfect ambience and our menus reflect the best of British ingredients and great value for money.

So if you have the most important decision of the year to make, rest assured that you are in safe hands. Whether you are booking a corporate Christmas meal, party, or gathering for friends and family, we have it all covered so all you need to decide on is your perfect outfit.

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HARRIS&GIBBS Harris Gibbs, the Jewellery Quarter’s urban hair shop, turned heads at the launch of its new salon on Caroline Street. Having worked for two of the strongest and largest hairdressing companies in the UK, Chris and Alex opened up the salon and drew inspiration from the areas industrial roots.

Guests were invited for a tour of the stylish hair shop and treated to hair demonstrations, exclusive offers, complimentary food and drinks from award-winning restaurant, Lasan, and a live DJ. www.harrisgibbs.com

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LASTWORD You may recognize Tony Maudsley as the super tanned, super camp hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke in the hit TV series Benidorm, and you’ll soon see much more of his high camp antics as he takes on the infamous role of Edna Turnblad in the Curve Theatre’s production of Hairspray coming to Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre this Winter,.

SIXTYNINE degrees’ Sarah Potter caught up with him to talk about moving from hairdresser to Hairspray as well as his impressive career starring in films with the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Johnny Depp and the Harry Potter cast.

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suppose first thing’s first, let’s start from the beginning. How did you get into acting?

Well I’m originally f r o m Liverpool, and I actually got into acting by default really. I got into trouble at school and the alternative to detention was attending drama lessons. Naturally I chose the lessons and as it turns out the teacher was really great. They also ran an after school children’s drama school which I decided to attend and from that I just got the acting bug and carried on.

You’ve been in some pretty huge blockbuster films.

Including Harry Potter where you played Hagrid’s halfbrother Grawp. How did that come about?

It came about quite specifically. I was in a film called Vanity Fair with Reese Witherspoon. I played her suitor Joseph “Jos” Sedley. He was quite a soulful character, very warm and likeable, a little misunderstood and a little strange looking I suppose. The Director of Harry Potter had expressed that this was exactly the essence and soul of what he wanted for Grawp. I worked with him for a few weeks on getting into character and he offered me the role.

Speaking of characters, who’s been your favourite character that you’ve played so far.

Overall? I think I’ve got to say Kenneth in Benidorm. It’s still ongoing and I’m still loving it. It really is a gift of a part and I get the best lines! I get to say everything as Kenneth that I wouldn’t be able to say in real life So how did the role of Kenneth come about?

Benidorm was actually just a normal run of the mill audition.

I had originally auditioned for Steve Pemberton’s role, the Dad Mick, but wasn’t successful. Three years later they asked me if I’d like to audition for the new gay hairdresser they were introducing and I jumped at the chance. Funnily enough when I went to the audition, the people who were www.69-degrees.co.uk

there to play Kenneth were all very small and skinny, he was going to be very wiry I think.

So, the Hairspray tour is about to start- are you stage ready?

Well I’ve been going to the gym a fair bit to lose a few pounds. The choreographer, who’s fantastic, really pushes people to get the most out of it, so I want to make sure I’m ready physically. There’s obviously a lot of movement and dancing, so I think the gym will help.

Hairspray is the irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Welcome to the 60s where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams.

You Can’t Stop The Beat as she sets out to dance her way onto national TV with The Nicest Kids In Town. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

You’re stepping into some big shoes with Edna.

I’m going to bring my own Edna. It’s Edna 2015. We’re changing the mould with new choreography, new costumes, makeup, everything. So I think for the fans it will be nice to see an updated version of the characters too. It’s a really exciting time for Hairspray.

Fantastic! And have you managed to step out in any Edna style outfits to prepare youself? How about the makeup?

I’ve done a couple of photoshoots with a face full of makeup but it’s really the heels I’ve got to get used to wearing!

Well we’re really looking forward to seeing you in it, it sounds all very exciting, and you’ve got a great cast.

We definitely have! We’ve got Peter Duncan as Edna’s husband Wilbur, Freya Sutton as Edna’s daughter Tracy, Claire Sweeney as Velma Von Tussle and Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle.

Hairspray premieres at Leicester’s Curve from the 9th to the 19th September and at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham from the 14th Dec to the 2nd Jan. To book tickets visit www.curveonline.co.uk for Leicester or www.atgtickets for Birmingham.

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We’ve had amazing successes, with top prizes and awards in leading design competitions and events, including Graduate Fashion Week, New Designers London, YCN Student Awards, D&AD New Blood, RSA Student Awards and the Woon Foundation Art and Sculpture Prize.

Interested in studying a creative subject? Visit us on one of our open days, meet staff and students, find out much more about studying Art and Design at degree level, and share in our news and recent successes. To book a place:

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