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Live Expressions Festival launch party upstairs at the Ritzy
I went along to one of my favourite Brixton music venues, Upstairs at the Ritzy on Saturday (20 May), to preview some of the bands that will be playing at the Live Expressions Festival this summer, writes Petra Gent.
The Live Expressions nights are always worth checking out due to...
Laid Bare at Brixton East – William Poyer album launch
Thursday night brought an impressive line up to the Laid Bare Live catalogue. Showcasing seven acts in the sublime setting of Brixton East I was reminded of how lucky we are in South London not only with the musical talent that we have so close to home, but also...
Chris Belson Moon Songs EP review – astonishingly resonant vocals and interesting lyrical themes
Music contributor Petra Gent reviews new Brixton label Laid Bare Records' first release - Chris Belson's Moon Songs EP.
Last month I went along to the launch party for new local label Laid Bare Records. The evening featured a headlining performance from Chris Belson, whose EP Moon Songs is the...
Gig review: Laid Bare Presents at Brixton East, 26 November
One of my favourite venues in London hosted this week’s Laid Bare Live. Rami Radi showcased seven acts on Thursday evening in this beautifully converted 19th-century warehouse space. With musicians performing on two floors, we were given some beautiful solo acoustic acts in the attic and the bottom floor rocked...
Upstairs at the Ritzy hosts another Live Expressions
Last weekend saw the triumphant return of Live Expressions to Upstairs at the Ritzy. The acoustic showcase for new musicians brought us 8 acts throughout the evening, all curated by the talented New Zealand singer-songwriter Dion Deverill.
The evening began with Angelo Vitiello on guitar and vocals. His tender voice and melancholy...
Review: Beirut at Brixton Academy
The first and last time I saw Beirut perform live was at the Green Man Festival. A breathtakingly beautiful performance in the midst of the Brecon Beacons. I have been waiting for the opportunity to catch them live again and jumped at the chance when I saw the Brixton...
Review: Laid Bare at Brixton East, 3 September 2015
The local acoustic showcase session Laid Bare returned to Brixton East on Thursday evening, with another wonderfully entertaining night of eclectic live music.
Our host Rami Radi introduced seven local artists in the beautifully atmospheric Brixton East.
Proceedings began with the deep, resonant tones of Chris Belson. His humble manner and relaxed,...
More amazing pictures from Lambeth Country Show
Our writer and photographer Petra Gent says Lambeth Country Show was a weekend for everyone to enjoy, but it was the music that really made it.
When I arrived early on Saturday afternoon the festival was already in full flow with thousands of locals and Londoners enjoying another weekend of...
Sunsine and community spirit at Brixton Urban Art Fair
By Petra Gent
Brixton was blessed with a rare day of glorious sunshine and a gentle breeze on Saturday as Josephine Avenue was taken over by a truly eclectic mix of visual art for the Urban Art Fair this weekend. This was the 14th year for the popular event, and...
Gig review: Laid Bare Presents at Brixton East, 17 June
On Wednesday last week Laid Bare took up residency in the stunning Brixton East venue for the night. Hosted and curated by Rami Radi, this was a showcase for some of the best Laid Bare talent, playing acoustically in this gorgeously intimate setting - words and pictures by Petra Gent.
The evening...
Preview: Laid Bare Presents at Brixton East, 17 June
On Wednesday 17 June Laid Bare Presents returns to Brixton East to showcase seven acts over two floors of the stunning Brixton venue. Our gig writer Petra Gent looks ahead.
Laid Bare Presents is hosted by local musician Rami Radi, who has again brought together an eclectic mix of local performers for...
Review: Brixton Fightback fundraiser gig at Electric Brixton
Our gig reviewer and photographer Petra Gent went along Electric Brixton to see Fat White Family and Alabama 3 play at the Fightback Brixton fundraiser on Thursday night. Word and photos by Petra.
It is rare to enter a room where the feeling of community spirit and positive energy is...
REVIEW: Select15 exhibition at Photofusion
Our arts writer Petra Gent went along to the current exhibition at Photofusion, Select15, a collection of new photographers' work which runs until 26th June.
Photofusion hosted the private view for the opening of their new Select15 exhibition last week. The show is a culmination of a competition open to new...
South London Punk Collective bringing back live punk
Our intrepid arts writer Petra Gent discovers the South London Punk Collective - a group of local musicians bringing live punk music back to our capital using the power of social media.
The South London Punk Collective (SLPC) is the brainchild of John Youens and it aspires to bring together...
Gig review: Laid Bare, Upstairs at the Ritzy – 30 April
Our arts writer and gig photographer Petra Gent went along to last night's Laid Bare at Upstairs at the Ritzy. Photos by Petra.
Our wonderfully congenial host Rami Radi had gathered an eclectic and impressive mix of performers for this month’s Laid Bare at one of my favourite small venues Upstairs...
Gig review: Juju, Upstairs at the Ritzy
Arts contributor Petra Gent went along to Saturday's Juju night at Upstairs at the Ritzy.
This weekend I was invited along to the Afro-centric evening Juju at Upstairs at the Ritzy. This is a monthly event of live music and DJ sets from Volta 45. As always I was impressed with...
Your turn! Reggaeoke at the Ritzy
One of the many wonderful events that takes place at Upstairs at the Ritzy is Reggaeoke, a night of reggae-themed karaoke. Arts contributor Petra Gent went along to it last Sunday.
Upstairs at The Ritzy continues to offer an eclectic mix of entertainment throughout the week and on every one of...
Nubiyan Twist Album Launch, Brixton Jamm
Afro-beat collective Nubiyan Twist launched their new album at Brixton Jamm on Saturday March. Arts contributor Petra Gent went along.
Nubiyan Twist are a twelve piece band whose members hail from both Leeds and London. Their music is described as a fusion of dub, afro-beat and hip-hop - but having listened to a few of...
REVIEW: People, Places, Trains, Walls, Faces at 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning
198 Contemporary Arts and Learning near is currently playing host to a selection of Frank ‘Steam 156’ Malt’s vast collection of graffiti photographs. People, Places, Trains, Walls, Faces runs until March 7th and includes t-shirt workshops, a talk by the Frank and an open mic closing party. Arts blogger,...
The Severed Limb at The Windmill, Brixton
The Severed Limb 7in single Launch Party by Petra GentÂ
The Windmill, Brixton, continues to be one of London’s gems in terms of independent live music venues. With events on most nights and a diverse range of bands it is often bursting at the seams with appreciative audiences. Saturday night (21 February)...