TedxBrickLane - Redefining the DJ’ - 29.03.12

TEDxBrickLane is a non-profit event looking at 'Redefining the DJ’. The event is being held on Thursday 29th March 2012 from 18.00-23.00

The aim of TEDx Brick Lane is to readdress the common conceptions of the ‘Disc Jockey’ - including where this term originated, how it has changed and developed in recent decades, why the DJ plays an increasingly more prominent role in society and the stamp that DJs have made on popular culture in general. Helping us explore these ideas is a collaboration of people with an expert knowledge and passion for music, made up not only of DJs themselves, but also music producers and academics, instrument designers and music entrepreneurs.

Venue: Vibe Bar Old Truman Brewery 91 - 95 Brick Lane E1 6QL London
Time: 18.00-23.00
Ticket: pre-registered event see website for more info

List of Speakers Click here 

Watch it LIVE tonight click here

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Day of the Goddess - I Am Present I Am Enough - 25.03.12

Day of the Goddess 2012 presents an all Inclusive Women’s Celebration Day, packed full of inspirational speakers, workshops, market stalls and entertainment. The event is co-produced and hosted by singer songwriter Redhed QI aka Guushiie Lala.

Date: Sunday 25th March 2012
Time: 12:00-19:00
Location: The Unity Centre 103 Church Road, London NW10 9EG

Sister Elements Present “Grandma’s Party” - 30.03.12

Sister Elements or other wish know as Sarah Sayeed will be launching a brand new night titled “Grandma’s Party”.

The night will feature the best in UK Hip Hop Djs and upcoming talent including SARAH LOVE and EXCALIBAH plus many more. As well as the EXCLUSIVE SCREENING of the new film 'HIP HOP HAD A DREAM' featuring TY, Bashy & Ghostface Killah!

Sarah Sayeed  will be headlining the night, with a special showcase of tracks from her new album due for release later in the year. The night also includes;

ESKA: English Skies @ South Bank Centre 07.05.12

This is probably one of those epic events for 2012 that shouldn't be missed really.  May 7th sees a special show by Eska presenting a full length show of her debut album English Skies at Queen Elizabeth Hall at South Bank Centre.

Zeitgeist - DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!

Do you think you have what it takes to be the 2012 Zeitgeist. Are you aged between 18-24 yrs and doing things that are making a difference to the world. Zeitgeist is an event by Google winners are given access to 400 of the most influential business leaders and key visionaries from around the world come together to share their perspectives on global issues. Speakers have included Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Professor Stephen Hawkings, Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and Google CEO Larry Page

If you think you have what it takes then enter the competition which ends on March 19th 2012.

I know I would love to be a fly on the wall at one of these events there are going to be so many amazing speakers present.

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Ayanna Witter-Johnson UK Tour dates

One artist worth seeing live is Ayanna the very talented vocalist and cellist well be touring the UK between March and April.


Mar 03 - Barbican Centre - London, UK
Mar 07 - The Forge - London, UK
Mar 23 - The Sage - Gateshead, UK
Mar 24 - Rncm - Manchester, UK
Mar 26 - Barbican Centre - London, UK
Mar 28 - Theater Royal - York, UK
Mar 29 - Brighton Dome - Brighton, UK
Mar 30 - St . Georges - Bristol, UK 
Apr 01 - Birmingham Town Hall - Birmingham, UK

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Manestream Beauty: Cut, Colour and Style - 04.03.12

A fun afternoon that will inspire you to take your hair to the next level. Three workshops covering shaping and cutting of natural hair, healthy colouring options and styles for different occasions.

Date: 4th March
Time: 12:00 - 5pm
Location: 73 Leonard Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 4QS
Price: £20 - Tickets click here

More Info: www.manestreambeauty.com

Become a Superhero @ South Bank 16.02.12

Want to become a super hero, heck I do! Wll you can with some assistants from artist Laura X Carle and storyteller Rachel Rose, who will help you decide what your superhero powers are during a work shop session held at The Core Ballroom at Southbank London on Thursday 16th February, 11.00 am FREE (Suitable for ages five to 12. Question why are all the good stuff left for young people?)

Women in Music and Entertainment networking evening

AIM's next event takes place on 26th March 2012. Women In Music & Entertainment will give women (and men!) working in the music and entertainment business the opportunity to hear from some of the industry's most successful and influential women, discussing how they made it to the top and the challenges they faced along the way.


Panellists will include:

Helena Morrissey CBE, CEO, Newton Investment Management
Alison Wenham OBE, Chairman & CEO – AIM (moderator)
More TBA.

For full details of the event click here. 

The event will finish with networking drinks, giving attendees the chance to make new contacts over complimentary drinks.

SCHEDULE

6.00 - 6.30PM - Registration
6.30 - 8.45PM - Keynote speakers and panel discussion
8.45 - 10.00PM - Networking drinks

Proud Cabaret, 1 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7AH Book - Tickets click here

Female DJ's wanted for All Female Festival (Delhi India)

DME Presents the 2nd Annual WOMEN IN MUSIC ALL FEMALE DJ FESTIVAL taking place on 18th april-22nd April 2012 in Delhi India. The festival will take place over 4 days across 12 venues and feature up to 22 femaleDJ's


IF YOU ARE A FEMALE DJ AND INTERESTED TO BE A PART OF DME WOMEN IN MUSIC ALL FEMALE DJ FESTIVAL, SEND YOUR PROFILE TO: indiandanceevent@gmail.com


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Kate Tempest Records Album Live @ BAC 09-10.02.12

This is really an exciting event Kate Tempest spoken word diva records her new Spoken Word album LIVE at BAC in front of an audience, with support from very special guests. Telling new poems and some old gems many of you would have heard.

I STILL LOVE H.E.R. 12/26/11 feat. PSALM ONE & SKARLETT

So what do you do after stuffing your face full with food and drink. Well a good way of burning some of that calorie off is by heading down to the 'I Still Love H.E.R.' gig organised by your girl Lady GemStar. 


For those of you not in the know 'I Still Love H.E.R.' is Chicago's monthly Hip Hop event featuring female DJs, MCs, B-Girls, and Graffiti artists held every 4th Monday of the month. With the next event to be held on Monday 26th December.

First Lady Christmas Fayre - 18.12.11

We are proud to announce we are sponsoring this great event kicking off Sunday 18th December 2011 at the Rag Factory, 16 – 18 Heneage Street, London E1 (Just off Brick Lane). Just enough time to get my last bit of Christmas shopping done. There will be loads to see, hear, taste and best of all buy. So hope to see most of you there.

The line up for the First Lady Christmas Fayre includes:

Fashion:
Tina Lobondi
Sev*n Fold
Back2Eden
Puckoo Couture
Deer oh Deer
Kai Personal Designs
Beni Huwa

Jewellery:
beRare Jewellery

Hair and Skincare:
Rococo Chichi 
AfroCenChix
Amakai 

Candles:
Feel Good Candles

Gift cards:
Teyalilly
Art:
PFG84 
Abi Wright

Food:
African Fusion Cooking and cookery book by Nina Gaskell –
www.africanfusioncooking.com
'Free From' cakes from Sweet crumbs bakery -
http://www.facebook.com/SweetCrumbsBakery

Music -  "The Black Out Sessions" no frills just great music stripped bare.
Sherry Davis -
Ash Catchem
"Wray & Roll Ups" Mixtape:
Lekhem -
'The Raise EP' is now available via here
Gelish and Minx nails from NailsbyAma 

Zumba:
Hot body Zumba
Zumba Zumbata

Hosted by Roses Garbor
Filmed interviews by Female All Stars Academy with presenter Chyna Desveaux

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

Tickets £5.00: BUY HERE
Under 16's free

info@thefirstlady.org.uk
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Miss Baby Sol Presents She Cries Single Launch - 11.12.11

Missy Baby Sol one of our fav unique voiced soul diva has a special event coming up on Sunday with a host of special guest. Taking place on Sunday 11th December 2011 6pm-midnight. She will be launching the release of her single 'She Cries'.

The launch is held at Open The Gate 33-35 Stoke Newington Rd London N16 8BJ. Price: £3 on door

Special live preview of the final single from the debut EP Before I Begin (The Journey)

Plus very special performance contributions from an all female guest line up including Zena Edwards, Fiona Bevan, LyricL, OneNess, MC Angel, Ouis C'est Belle, Indigo

Soundtracks by DJ Bounce and DJ Claire Zak

DUTTY BASS - MIX CD LAUNCH 09.12.11

TONIGHT our Bristol mates launch their BRAND NEW mix CD, with 100 copies to be given away on the night! The mix features all types of bass music, as well as Hip Hop, RnB and Dancehall, and not to mention EXCLUSIVE Dutty Girl productions! So it's defenitly worth getting there early to grab your copy!

DJs:
DAZEE
DISS MISS
SAFESOUL

Vocals and hosting from:
KASH HONEY
KLAIR
SARAH B

The night kicks off from 10-4 at The Bank of Stokes Croft Bristol


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Aesthetic Sounds - Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins LIVE 29.01.12

Tickets are £20 in advance/MOTD. Get yours here: HMV Tickets or here Ticketmaster


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Canadian Blast vs Oui Love - 05.12.11

Oui Love and Canadian Blast are getting together to celebrate new music with two of the most exciting bands for 2012. And as i am a big fan of Canadian artists I am rather looking forward to the night. I am not familair with these acts but they sound good.

The night is FREE and will be held at Rich Mix in Shorditch and kicks off from 19.30 pm so you have no excuss really.

Competition: WIN tickets to OneNess Sankara Single Launch

Want to win a pair of tickets to the event of the week with OneNess Sankara and Special Guests  to celebrate the release of her debut single 'A Colon & A Bracket (aka Dat Facebook song!)' . Then simply email your name and contact number to femaleallstars@hotmail.com with the words 'OneNess' in the subject box by the Wednesday 16th November 12:00pm. Winners will be notified at 13:00pm.

For full details of the launch which will be taking place on Friday 18th November click here.

Nneka 2011 Tour Dates

If you haven't had a chance to see Nneka like there are still a few more dates left in 2011 including one in London. Which sadly I will be missing as i will be seeing Jill Scott in concert so feeling a bit missed about this.

Empowering Women, Empowering Nations Conference - 25.11.11

 

the‘Empowering Women, Empowering Nations’ event is part of the African/Black History Month celebrations, the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Its theme is “The Role & Significance of Black Women in Changing the History of a Lost Generation”  -  aims to highlight the achievements and influences of African women who have been campaigning for a better world.