Just when you thought life couldn’t get any better, something always surprises you. In this case, Bristol-based band Last Casanovas (originally Late Night Fiasco) aren’t so much of a surprise, more an explosion of creativity and talent! Their combination of musical instrumentals and innovative yet haunting lyrics generate a tantalising image of the future of rock/indie.
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My name is Gilly and I’m a designer, dressmaker and stylist based in Bristol in the UK. I design and make bespoke finery: bridal gowns, occasion wear and corsets, I style photo shoots, fashion shows, performers and individuals and I party pretty hard too. I’m 30, I’m single and I live with a gay man, a papier mache flamingo and a lot of hats in a little flat in Cotham.
Friday 27th until Sunday 29th August 2010 @ Secret Location, Northamptonshire
It felt like most of Bristol had upped sticks to live in the flamboyant, glittery, eco conscious land of Shambala for a few days. If only this festival existed all the time, 365 days a year, down a spankly little portal. Whipping on a furry lion suit and faux diamond encrusted headband, we could simply take a shimmy ‘Shambala break’. Be there dancing with men in tight pink trousers and women in purple wigs - kids dressed as monsters. But unfortunately this world doesn’t sit next to the KitKats in the vending machine at work and we have to make do with the Shambalic festival pleasure but once a year.
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Friday 27th until Sunday 29th August 2010 @ Little John’s Farm, Reading
Featuring Performances From: Gogol Bordello, Streetight Manifesto, Delphic, Lostprophets, Guns N Roses, Rolo Tamassi, Hadouken, Dizzee Rascal, The Libertines, Ash, Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Weezer, Paramore, Blink 182
Reading Festival 2010 kicked off, in a true British fashion, with rain and lots of it! Naturally this was never going to dampen spirits though, just tents and summer wardrobes. Having bought some wellies and much needed ponchos, I set out to see as many of the bands I had put a mental ‘tick’ next to and with such a strong line up this year, there was bound to be overlaps and hidden gems.
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December 2010 @ Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
Fantastic special shapes and dramatic painted portraits are just some of the highlights that will be flying at the 2010 Bristol International Festival of Kites & Air Creations. The arena programme will feature spectacular flying displays, kite fighting battles, breathtaking synchronised routines flown to music and awesome power kites as well as colourful ground-based inflatables and air sculptures of all shapes and sizes.
Auntie Harper
SY’s Agony Aunt answers your questions…
1. Where’s the best place to spot summer babes in Bristol on a hot summer’s day?
In Bedminster, walking with a limp and begging for more as they come out of my flat.
2. My girlfriend wants to have phone-sex but I’m not sure how to…?
Step 1: Girlfriend lies down on bed with mobile phone, plastic bag and a big pot of lube. Step 2: Girlfriend inserts phone in bag and covers bag in lube. Step 3: Girlfriend inserts baggy phone thing in vag. Step 4: Boy phones girlfriend, girlfriend smiles and makes mess on bed. Step 5: Girlfriend dumps boyfriend for a 2nd phone.
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Saturday 28th until Monday 30th August 2010 @ Old Duke, Bristol
Yes, Old Duke Jazz Festival is back for another long Bank Holiday Weekend of live, outdoor jazz! Nothing beats a sunny August afternoon on King Steet’s cobbles listening to the best in jazz from Bristol and beyond.
Highlights this year include Edenheight, Phantom Limb and Flash Harry on Saturday, Top Shelf Jazz, The Jiveoholics and Eddie Martin And The Little Big Horns on Sunday, and Maggie Reeday With Cass’ Allstars and Jeremy Huggett’s Band Of Gold on Monday. Get down there!
www.theoldduke.co.uk
Friday 20th August until Thursday 2nd September 2010 @ Watershed, Bristol
Do you remember the days before Toy Story style computer animation became the norm? When cartoons featured bouncy quiffs, white smiles with no teeth and slap stick ‘boing’s and ‘blub, blub’s coming from every enormous cliff/tree/bath tub? Childhood associations and a unique shabby charm make these animation reels appear more innocent and refreshing than any computerised film. Which is why when a modern day cartoon comes out at the flicks, there is a packed and varied audience, eager to see the beauty of old school style on the big screen.
Cancer
Sand gets everywhere doesn’t it? Yes, it’s all very passionate at the time but those microscopic shrimp have to lay their eggs somewhere. Just make sure you get medical insurance first.
Leo
Jupiter is ruling your chart and he says, ‘No festivals for you this summer!’ It’s okay though, your life will be a bit like a festival. You won’t be sleeping, eating or washing enough. And you will be living in a tent. Sweet.
Virgo
Summer of love for you, Virgo! And don’t let people tell you it won’t last or that it’s unnatural and sick. And don’t let them catch you. Alright, it’s legal, but only because it’s too strange for anyone to have made a law about.
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