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7th September 2010
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Next up, a Nobel?

Good news for Spoonfed this week. Not only did Joe's wife make some delicious chocolate cake for the whole team but we've also won some stuff. We’ve been included in prestigious business network Courvoisier The Future 500, shortlisted for the 6th Annual O2 X Awards, and we only went and bloody won the Best Use of Technology Award at the London Business Awards.

All this means we’ve been basking in the celeb-tastic glow emitted by the likes of Jo Wood, Davina McCall, Sam Taylor Wood, Yasmin le Bon and Tara Bananarama Tompinkson Rompkinson. How exciting to be living the life at the cutting edge of new media shenanigans.

In between all the red carpets and gold statues, we’ve also been selecting the best events in London for your delectation. Next week there’s some scary theatre, several club-night birthday bashes, a spot of indie folk from Essay Like Nephew, and Damien Hirst attempting to prove that there’s more to his art than pickling cows. Tremendous.

Upcoming

Tom Basden

16th October 2009
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mulletover - Halloween

31st October 2009
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RCA Secret

13th November 2009
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Jerusalem

28th January 2010
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Friday 2nd

Au Revoir Simone

Au Revoir Simone play their unique brand of warm, organic electronic music tonight at the intimate Union Chapel. Their faraway vocals and reverberating guitar work will course through the rafters of one of London's best small venues. These girls are heading up the musical ladder fast, and it's easy to see why, as their considered and polished read on

where:
Union Chapel
Compton Avenue
N1 2XD
who:
Au Revoir Simone, Alessi's Ark
when:
7pm
what:
Folk, Indie
cost:
£11
 

Them 7: The Recession Sesssion

Rave specialists Them return to the Rhythm Factory with a specially priced bumper pack of beats designed to push the new soundsystem to its very limits. Earth shattering dubstep from 16bit, snarling futurebass from Akira Kiteshi and woozy French electronica from Debriut. Fresher than a brand new fridge. To read our review of last month's Them read on

where:
Rhythm Factory
16-18 Whitechapel Road
E1 1EW

who:
Tomb Crew, 16bit
+ more
when:
10pm - 5.30am
what:
Dubstep, Electronica, Techno
cost:
£7
 

We Fear Silence & Tectonic present Unbalance

This night is going to be huge! 2562 celebrates the launch of new album 'Unbalance', released on the Tectonic label. Ikonika, Kode 9 and Pinch (among others) provide support.

If you're into futuristic dubstep, hyperdub and experimental techno, don't miss this.
read on

where:
Corsica Studios
Farrell Court
SE17 1LB

who:
Pinch, Kode 9, Planet Mu
+ more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
Dupstep, Techno, Electronica
cost:
£10

Saturday 3rd

London For London

London For London is a campaign that invites Londoners to contribute to a better and happier London. The event aims to engage the whole of London for just one night and get Londoners out of their homes, enjoying the fantastic things to do around them and thinking about some of the city’s more serious issues. On Saturday 3rd October 2009 London
read on

where:
600+ pubs and clubs across London
when:
Times vary
what:
Charity
cost:
Prices vary
 

DJ Krush vs DJ Kentaro

One of the world's greatest living producers and the world's greatest turntablist go head to head in one of the most intriguing and anticipated showdowns on the planet! The 2 icons from Tokyo at the very top of their respective games go head to head, for a once-only, historic beat-feast! This event is part of London for London, so a quid from your read on

where:
KOKO
1a Camden High Street
NW1 7JE

who:
DJ Krush, DJ Kentaro
when:
9pm
what:
Hip Hop
cost:
£15
 

Boy's Own

Acid House forefathers Boy's Own return after 15 years for a monumental reunion at Cable. The big boys Clive Henry and Norman Jay will be joined by a wealth of first rate DJs, including disco house legend Severino. We're very excited.

Click here to read our interview with the mighty Norman Jay.  read on

where:
Cable
33a Bermondsey Street
SE1 2EG

who:
Giles Smith, Norman Jay
+ more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
House
cost:
£15

Sunday 4th

Another Fine Mess Sunday Bazaar

Another Fine Mess welcomes Craig Richards and Jozif to spin an eclectic mix of retro tunes, carrying you through the genres and the decades.

Upstairs is transformed into a mini bazaar with home baked treats, vintage goodies and fresh London designers. Today is the final party of the year so make the most. read on

where:
Horse & Groom
26 Curtain Road
EC2A 3NZ
who:
Craig Richards, Jozif
when:
2pm - 10pm
what:
Electro, Indie, Funk/Soul
cost:
Free
 

A Rebours

A Rebours mix a bit of everything together to create their unique sound. Are they metal heads? Are they classic pop tarts? It's hard to tell... but one thing we do know, they are pretty damn good. Despite their inability to stick within one genre, the sheer musical talent of these guys shines through. Their metal guitar riffs and pop rock vocals read on

where:
Catch
22 Kingsland Road
E2 8DA

who:
A Rebours, Heidi Heels, Divine Incest
+ more
when:
8pm
what:
Pop, Rock
cost:
£5

Monday 5th

Fuck Buttons

Your favourite knob fiddlers Fuck Buttons are dropping by Rough Trade tonight for an intimate gig. Their glitchy electronica and odd meshing of sound make for one unique show of musical chaos. Best of all, these lovely fellas are taking pity on all you poor paupers down in Brick Lane and giving you a tasty musical treat for free! Don't miss thi... read on

where:
Rough Trade East
91 Brick Lane
E1 6QL
who:
Fuck Buttons
when:
7pm
what:
Indie
cost:
Free
 

Bat For Lashes

The performing name of Natasha Khan, Bat for Lashes make psychedelic progressive folk influenced by the likes of Bjork, Cat Power, Tori Amos and Kate Bush, who Natasha is often compared to. Weird and wonderful, BfL display a twisted genius that has been missing from the musical world for too long, like the lovechild of Bush and Syd Barrett, she is... read on

where:
Roundhouse
110a Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8EH

who:
Bat for Lashes
when:
7pm
what:
Folk
cost:
£20

Tuesday 6th

Laura Solon - Rabbit Faced Story Soup

The second woman ever to win the Perrier Award in 2005, Laura Solon (BBC 1's Harry and Paul, Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder, Radio 4's Talking and Not Talking) brings her critically acclaimed character comedy show to the Soho Theatre after a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. read on

where:
Soho Theatre
21 Dean Street
W1D 3NE

who:
Laura Solon
when:
9.45pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£15

Wednesday 7th

Terror 2009 - Theatre of Horror and Grand Guignol

Four master playwrights present brand new horror stories. Deliberately amoral and created with elements of cabaret, magic and audience participation, this set of shows will include some genuinely unpleasant and frightening moments.
read on

where:
Southwark Playhouse
Shipwright Yard
SE1 2TF
when:
7.30pm
what:
Thriller
cost:
From £8 to £18
 

Sean Lock UK Tour Warm Up

Star of Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sean Lock will be performing some brand new material at the Pleasance over the coming weeks in preparation for his mammoth 2010 tour. Sharp as a whip with a keen observational eye, effortless delivery and snappy punchlines, it's not hard to see why Lock won the coveted British Comedy Award for 'Best Live Perfo... read on

where:
Pleasance Theatre
41 Carpenter's Mews
N7 9DP

who:
Sean Lock
when:
8pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£5

Thursday 8th

Essay Like Nephew

Four piece guitar rock outfit Essay Like Nephew play their catchy pop tunes tonight at 93 Feet East. Their music has a fresh and varied sound that compliments the DIY spirit of their releases and all four boys seem to possess an awkward kind of charm that's completely alien from traditional poncy indie bands. Essay Like Nephew are wonderfully chi... read on

where:
93 Feet East
150 Brick Lane
E1 6RU
who:
Essay Like Nephew
+ more
when:
7.30pm
what:
Indie, Folk
cost:
£7, £5 Advance
 

Wind Shadow

Having previously performed as part of Bite04 with Bamboo Dream, the contemporary dance company Cloud Gate grace the Barbican with their new show Wind Shadow. The Cloud Gate company consists of 25 multi-talented dancers, with training in Tai Chi Tao Yin, martial arts, modern dance and more, providing a diverse merge of dance techniques. The show its... read on

where:
Barbican
Silk Street
EC2Y 8BQ

when:
7.45pm
what:
Dance
cost:
From £10 to £35

Friday 9th

Grayson Perry - The Walthamstow Tapestry

ew work by maverick potter and occasional trannie Grayson Perry goes on show this autumn at Victoria Miro. The Walthamstow Tapestry incorporates Perry's trademark blend of high and low culture - arcane historical references vie for attention with smatterings of pop-tastic ephemera. Perry is a great craftsman and a unique voice in contemporary art ... read on

where:
Victoria Miro
16 Wharf Road
N1 7RW
who:
Grayson Perry
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
Art, Gallery, Craft
cost:
Free
 

New Sensations 2009

Channel 4 and The Saatchi Gallery first hooked up in 2007 to present New Sensations, an award for exciting award for fresh BA or MA graduates. This year, the panel (comprising artist Gavin Turk, Hawyard Gallery director Ralph Rugoff, critic Louisa Buck and gallery owner Alison Jacques) have narrowed it down to a shortlist of four artists: Oliver... read on

where:
Rochelle School
Arnold Circus
E2 7ES

who:
Oliver Beer, Andreas Blank
+ more
when:
12pm - 6pm
what:
Art, Gallery
cost:
Free
 

The Great Extension

Hassan is a wealthy second generation Turk in the London suburbs, who wakes up one day after another night of women and wine only to find that something has happened that could turn his world upside down. The Great Extension is a comic perception of urban Britain, focusing on Islamic fundamentalism and  tackling issues of multiculturalism, racism... read on

where:
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
E15 1BN

who:

when:
Times vary
what:
Melodrama
cost:
From £8 to £20
 

We Fear Silence present Chew the Fat! 12th Birthday

Chew The Fat turn 12 tonight with a spring in their step and a belly full of bass. Their commitment to supporting new producers (A1bassline and Raffertie to name a couple of their more rinsing guests) has endeared them even more to us here at Spoonfed. And tonights line up looks appropriately brilliant. Headed up by Herve and Trevor Loveys' collabora... read on

where:
Arches
53 Southwark Street
SE1 1TE

who:
Herve, Trevor Loveys
+ more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
Electro, House, Drum & Bass,
cost:
£13, £10 Concessions

Saturday 10th

Ian Davenport

Ian Davenport is clearly fascinated not only by the colour of paint but also by its physical properties. His huge multi-coloured works are created by letting the paint run down the canvas. These works examine the balance between the the natural world's tendency towards the random and the artist's desire for control. Whilst the process of creating... read on

where:
Waddington Galleries
11 Cork Street
W1S 3LT
who:
Ian Davenport
when:
10am - 1.30pm
what:
Painting
cost:
Free
 

Lot49 presents Lee Coombs' Album Launch Party

Tech-funk impresarios Lot49 throw down another serious line-up for their first party at East London rave den Hub Club. Tonight is the first in a series of parties at underground London venues as they take their multifarious musical maneuvers on a tour of the capital. Giving the 17k Turbo Sound rig a run for its money will be acid house pioneer, brea... read on

where:
Hub Club
2 Goulston Street
E1 7TP

who:
Kid Blue, Meat Katie
+ more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
Techno/Minimal, Electro, Breaks
cost:
From £8 to £12
 

murmur presents No Fit State

No Fit State number two features the talents of Wolf and Lamb - the NYC based label who've been heralded among the saviours of the stagnant house scene. Gadi and Zev - the production duo behind the label, headline tonight, with murmur label boss Geddes playing a more experimental set. Mic Newman - new kid on the Get Physical block - completes the pac... read on

where:
Bar A Bar
135 Stoke Newington High Street
N16 8BT

who:
Geddes, Wolf and Lamb
+ more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
Techno/Minimal
cost:
£10
 

Bugged Out 15th Birthday

Spoonfed are very excited about tonight, as Bugged Out returns to celebrate its 15th (!!!) birthday with a masterclass in the very best DJ music across two neighbouring venues, Lightbox and Fire. Heading up the electro marathon will be Erol Alkan and the Ed Banger crew, whilst Dan Beaumont of Disco Bloodbath brings some East London disco to Vau... read on

where:
Fire
South Lambeth Road
SW8 1UQ

who:
Busy P, Erol Alkan
+ more
when:
10pm - 7am
what:
Techno/Minimal, Disco, Electro
cost:
£18

Sunday 11th

Alison's House

Based on the life and work of American poet Emily Dickinson, Alison's House re-examines the circumstances around the discovery of her poetry, through the character of Alison Stanhope.

18 years after her death Alison's old house is put on the market, but still holding her secrets, how far are Alison's family obliged to protect the past? read on

where:
Orange Tree Theatre
1 Clarence Street
TW9 2SA
when:
Times vary
what:
Melodrama
cost:
From £9 to £14
 

Mudhoney

When Seattle spawned five piece alt-rock outfit Mudhoney, little did they know that 30 years later they would still be tearing up stages across the world with their guitar driven noise bombs. Steering clear of the mainstream, they prefer to set the trends instead of following them. As soon as grunge hit the big time, Mudhoney decided it was jus... read on

where:
KOKO
1a Camden High Street
NW1 7JE

who:
Mudhoney, The Heads
when:
7pm
what:
Indie
cost:
£15
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