Got to love Bono, such an ambassador for the people. But yes, that does mean Christmas is coming. So Slava's snow show at the Southbank last year was pretty wack. It was entertaining by the end because if we didn't join in the laughter, I would have been sad about the time and money I wasted. Best bit was a guy (Russian clown?) sliding across the floor with a fin on his back pretending to be a shark. For 5 seconds. This year, I've managed to bag tickets for Westminster's Abbey Carols Service which I'm excited about it. They are free tickets so sell out instantly. Never been inside Westminster Abbey either (you know how it goes when you live in the capital). More info here. I'm also going to head out with the family to Christmas at Kew, there is Santa and rides for the nephew but also it just looks really nice all lit up - a bit fantastical which I guess is good at Christmas. Let's hope it doesn't rain.
On last week's BBC Film Podcast, Mark Kermode picked Girlhood as DVD of the Week. Directed by Céline Sciamma, Kermode said La Haine was a good counterpart although Girlhood is not quite a girl gang movie. La Haine celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and Oval Space are showing both films tomorrow for the bargain price of £8. I've not seen both, can't wait. Info here.
Not to come off like a Green Man stalker, but this week/weekend, they're putting on a beer/cider festival in Kings Cross (they have a specialist beer tent at the Welsh festival). Musical line up is strong as ever including Stealing Sheep, Meilyr Jones, C Duncan, Rozi Plain and The Wave Pictures & so many beers, I'll get a bit stressed. Oh, and it's free entry! More information here.
Inspired by the wealth of good music at Green Man Festival, I did a little mixtape of songs I've been listening to a lot recently - they're not really in order though. 1. Hooton Tennis Club - POWERFUL PIERRE 2. C Duncan - Garden 3. Girl Band - Pears For Lunch 4. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face 5. The Turtles - Happy Together 6. Stealing Sheep - Apparition 7. Herbert - Middle 8. Drinks - Hermits on Holiday 9. Link Wray - Rumble 10. Meilyr Jones - Refugees 11. Francis Monkman - Current Affairs 12. Martin Courtney - Vestiges 13. Father John Misty - I Love You Honeybear 14. Ultimate Painting - (I've Got The) Sanctioned Blues 15. ? & The Mysterians - 96 Tears 16. Ducktails - Surreal Exposure 17. Julia Holter - Feel You 18. This Is The Kit - Bashed Out 19. Courtney Barnett - Depreston 20. Viet Cong - Continental Shelf 21. Speedy Ortiz - Raising The Skate 22. Rozi Plain - Actually 23. Beirut - No No No 24. Lucy Rose - Like An Arrow 25. Ezra Furman - Restless Year 26. Love - Alone Again Or 27. Alessia Cara - Here
