SPACIFIC NEWS #89: Contents
1. Union Chapel :: The Topp Twins
2. Electric Ballroom :: The Black Seeds
3. The Garage :: Six60
4. Topp Twins Film Screenings
5. Selected Highlights this Month
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THE UNION CHAPEL :: THE TOPP TWINS :: 17/02/2012
New Zealand’s greatest export since rack of lamb and the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy return to London next week for their first show in England for 15 years.
Fun, disarming and musically provocative, the Topp Twins are
The Topp Twins re-invent themselves on stage, changing character, musical style and gender with ease. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons they delivery original songs, audience participation, comedy and burlesque innuendo in a fast-paced hilarious entertainment experience.
Advance tickets are £20 +b/f from Music Glue – http://tinyurl.com/6z293dc
From: 7pm
At: Compton Avenue, London, N1 2XD
Nearest Tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: unionchapel.org.uk
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ELECTRIC BALLROOM :: THE BLACK SEEDS :: 19/04/12
The Seeds have confirmed the name of their new album – “Dust and Dirt” will be out in April and you can check out the album teaser at www.youtube.com/v/fLAh-b1tqz4.
Advance tickets are on sale for £14.50 +b/f from www.musicglue.net/spacific/
From: 7pm
Where: 184 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QP
Nearest tubes: Camden Town
Venue website: www.electric-ballroom.co.uk/
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THE GARAGE :: SIX60 :: 12/05/12
The first two shows by Six60 have now sold out, so they have announced a 3rd show on Saturday 12th May at the same venue. This is an early show, which will finish by 10pm so if you buy tickets, please come down just after 7.
Advance tickets are £12 +b/f from Ticketweb.co.uk (08444 771 000)
From: 7pm
Where: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD.
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington
Venue website: www.thegarage.co.uk
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TOPP TWINS FILM SCREENINGS
The Topp’s documentary, “Untouchable Girls”, has a UK release this month and to celebrate there are some special screenings happening, all with a live Q&A:
15/02 – 8:15pm – Filmhouse, Edinburgh.
www.filmhousecinema.com
18/02 – 6:20pm – Gate, Notting Hill London.
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Gate_Picturehouse
20/02 – 6:30pm – Clapham Picturehouse, London.
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Clapham_Picturehouse
20/02 – 8:15pm – Cinema City, Norwich (Q&A via Skype).
www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Cinema_City
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SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH
11 Jayson Norris @ Spice of Life // 6 Moor St, WC1 5NA // 6-11 // Free
17 Melic @ Under the Bridge // Fulham Rd, SW6 1HS // 7-11 // £8
20 Ladyhawke @ Rough Trade East // 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL // TBC // Free
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