Best Laid Plans next BLP at Fire/Lightbox, London's biggest club event this autumn - 2000 capacity, 5 rooms, live atcs and DJs! Posted at 6:01 PM Nov 6 view more
Best Laid Plans is London's eclectic alternative party. Born in Brixton in 06 out of a boredom of the formulaic clubbing scene, BLP has proved itself to be one of the most forward thinking and diverse club events in London, bringing together the very best up-and-coming bands alongside our favourite DJ names. BLP has featured at several major London venues including Proud Galleries, Astoria II, 93 Feet East, Brixton Jamm among others. With 'Best Laid Plans DJs' regularly tearing up other clubs across the capital from everywhere from the Lock Tavern to Koko.
Our summer parties last year at Proud Galleries became legendary in clubland with hundreds of people regularly attending our unique all dayers to rave reviews from the media and featuring everything from Bands & DJs to exclusive Short Film screenings, VJ battles and various randomness.
BLP has had featured articles in The Guardian's Guide (making club of the week), London Lite (named one of London's top promoters), received Time Out recommendations, featured in The Metro and name checked on-air on both Radio 1 (Steve Lamacq), and XFM (John Kennedy/Marsha).
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Since our last bash we've been working hard behind the scences on our next club party, which will be our biggest yet.. BLP is running the live room at 'Music Concrete' at Fire & Lightbox - the biggest club launch of the autumn, 2000 capacity with hottest in cutting edge alternative/dance music. we can't wait!
Sat 28th Nov at Fire & Lightbox, Vauxall, London. w/ Nathan Fake *live*, Plugs *live*, Futrecop! *live*, David E Sugar *live*, Dansette Junior *live* + Vincent Oliver (LOAF), Fade In Fade Out DJs/VJs, Best Laid Plans DJs
*SPECIAL £10 ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE HERE!!! MESSAGE US FOR CHEAPEST POSSIBLE ENTRY*
Best Laid Plans @ Music Conrete - Fire & Lightbox, Vauxhall. London
10pm-7am Entry £10 advance tickets, more on door. Tickets can be bought directly through BLP face value without any booking fee!! Get in touch here for tik sales.
SAT NOV 28th!
Best Laid Plans Live Room
Nathan Fake *live*
Plugs *live*
Futurecop! *live*
David E Sugar *live*
Dasette Junior *live*
Best Laid Plans DJs/Fade In Fade Out DJs/VJs/Vincent Oilver
Music Conctrete DJ Room
Riton
Mowgli
Duke Dumont
Hannah Holland
Cassette Jam
DJ Cooks (Yo! Majesty)
Casper C (bloggersdelight)
+ L-Vis 1990, Martelo, CSY, DJ Khalil, Filth & Splendour, James Harcourt
Public House, Tidy'Rhythm, Enzo Siragusa, Fabio Teti, Dan Farserelli, Williams & Du Bois, Dave Bevan, Brassroots + more
Nathan Fake
*Early hours set* The new harder-edged Nathan Fake sound may seem like a rather dramatic departure to fans who know him only for the treasure trove of synth-rock gems of his 2006 debut album 'Drowning In A Sea Of Love' (and preceding psychedelic epic single 'The Sky Was Pink' - prior to that infamous radical dancefloor makeover care of main fan James Holden, of course!).
But the evolution of Nathan's sound has been a smooth and natural process for him, gradually beefing up various album tracks to complement his emerging new material and thus enabling the logical swift side-step back into the techno clubs where he first made his name. Fans of Fake's earliest releases meanwhile - like the Boards-of-Canada-do-techno of debut single 'Outhouse', the thumping man's music of the 'Watlington St EP' (Saw), or the wide-ranging melodic intensity of his 'Dinamo EP' (Traum) – would do well to note that Fake's recent decision to resume his shirts-off exertions is underscored with the firm intention of pushing the European techno blueprint ever forward. Normal service has not so much been resumed, but rather infused with an increasingly musically ambitious cerebral edge and furnished with a reactive response loop mechanism that leaves it even more optimised for maximum dancefloor impact than before.
PLUGS
Plugs started life as a side project for former Does It Offend You, Yeah? member Morgan Quaintance, who having found growing success, quit the band to concentrate on the project full time.
Their debut single, That Number, released earlier this year and was obviously designed for clubs, with acid squiggles, Afrobeat tinges and playful arrangements it brimmed with ideas and hooks. It fast became loved by critics and upon release it made Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World and Single of the Week everywhere from Radio 2 to 6 Music. Their latest release, the Imaginary Friend EP features an array of twinkly and terrorising synth sounds, reverberating electro-basslines, indie hooks and shimmering keyboards that are begging to be compared to the work of the late, great Larry Levan, who at the height of his powers in the early 80s could turn a regular 12-inch dance cut into a hall of mirrors..
Above all Plugs bring allot of fun and some strange sounds to the dancefloor the likes of which have probably never been seen at Fire before. With the hype machine in full swing and support from the likes of RADIO 1, NME and MTV, their full live band experience is not to be missed..
FUTURECOP!
British duo Futurecop! consists of Manzur Iqbal and Peter Carrol (both aged 26). The pair met at University and have remained friends ever since, sharing a passion for 80’s pop culture which has evolved into Futurecop!
Recently things have started to progress rapidly for the band, they have signed with Southern Fried Records for the world ex USA and Canada where they signed to the uber trendy iHEARTCOMIX record label. As well as numerous bookings for live performances and DJ sets as well as a 35 date tour across America. Their EP, ‘The Unicorn & the Lost City of Alvograth’ is due to be released at the beginning of 2009, with the duo have beginning work on several high profile collaborations. Peter adds ’Myspace has been brilliant for us too, it shows that all you need is a cool idea and good tunes to get yourself noticed’. They have performed in LA, Germany, Austria, France, Ireland and an Australia Tour with numerous gigs at the best venues across the UK. On there huge upcoming USA and Canada tour Peter says 'We are a little overwhelmed by what is happening around us, we have had so much interest since it was announced and we cant wait to play to everyone there’.
Do they have any final thoughts on the future? Manzur concludes that "We're just trying to keep having fun, it's a bonus that the music is appreciated, and as long as the enjoyment is there for us we will keep doing it"
DAVID E. SUGAR
Regarded by his peers as being one of the most influential producer and song writer's of recent years, David Sugar has firmly cemented himself in the dance music scene. With support form radio presenters such as Zane Lowe, Jon Hillcock, Rob Da Bank, Kissy Sellout, Joe Ransom and Dj's such as Jesse Rose, Hotchip, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada), Sinden and Hervé. As well as releasing tracks on Grecco Roman and Kitsuné it a surprise he hasn't been snapped up yet.
2009 sees David launch his label – Oblio…. With an amazing 52 tracks in 52 weeks, that’s 1 track per week digitally, 1 vinyl EP release per month with original sleeve artwork (4 digital releases) including invitation to the following monthly Oblio/ David Sugar party. This amounts to end of year album release on compact disc.
2009 has also brought David his own weekly radio show on Ministry of Sound Radio, broadcast exclusively across the globe each and every Thursday from 7 to 8pm GMT. Expect 60 minutes of audio pleasure from cutting edge electronica to influential classics. For all of those that have been eagerly awaiting new David E. Sugar material, 2009 is sure to satisfy.
DASETTE JUNIOR
Without doubt Dansette Junior are two of London’s hottest boys right now, armed with synths and a cross between Damon Albarn and Calvin Harris style vocals (seriously). 'Drums and Bass' is fast becoming a clut classic with hypnotic comedy lyrics. Fresh on the scene and already creating a buzz, picking up Radio 1 airplay along the way, they make by mix analogue synths with computer geekery to create a unique blend of edgy electro pop
VINCENT OLIVER (LOAF)
Well respected Loaf records DJ/producer/remixer Vincent Oliver started his musical career whilst still at college sampling single guitar blasts from his favourite bands and turning it into something far removed. Whilst at university he recorded the songs that became his first EP, and having heard some of his songs Jon Tye sent him an e-mail telling him that Lo would like to release him on the day of his graduation.
Since then he has been touring Europe and Japan, releasing records and remixing the likes of Sportsday Megaphone, The Chap, as well as head man Nathan Fake, often performing specially commissioned graphic pieces that he has made to accompany his music.
FADE IN FADE OUT DJs/VJs
Indielectrorave!
BEST LAID PLANS DJs
leftfiels, alternative and dance from your hosts!
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Recent BLP bookings include;
The XX
DMX Krew
Good Books
Chew Lips
Justin Robertson
Tapetheradio
Hook And The Twin
Dead Pixels
Pull In Emergency
Si Begg
Screaming Tea Party
Kids Love Lies
Brendan Long
O Fracas
Dan Le Sac VS Scroobius Pip
Jay Reatard
Islington Boys Club
Capitol K
The Correspondents
SLYDE
The Ghost Frequency
Devils Gun
Infadels
Anomalies
My Toys Like Me
Theoretical Girl
Pete And The Pirates
Joe Driscoll
Dub Pistols
Akira The Don
Nathan Fake
Vincent Oliver
Eskimo Disco
The Winterkids
Tellison
Broader Than Broadway Soundsystem
Morton Valence
Peggy Sue (and The Pirates)
Kaputt
Kaiko
Beans on Toast
LR Rockets
The Vital Spark
The Late Greats
Velofax
FC/Kahuna
They Came From The Stars I Saw Them
The Steers
Pete Greenwood
Man Flu
Chik Budo
Ratty Rat Rat
The Cedars
Black Ramps
The Hat
No-Hopers
The Thirst
The Mighty Roars
Animal Kingdom
Enemy Voices
Popular Workshop
Artefacts for Space Travel
Shock Defeat!
Sculpture
Black Daniel
Living In a Disco DJs
Nick Evans
Play It By Ear DJs DJs
My Sad Captain
Will Varley
+ Many More
Please contact us here or through the following email address; bestlaidplanslondon@yahoo.co.uk -
We’ll gladly help you with any queries. We can also supply you with a professional photographer / pictures if you wish to cover any BLP event.
BANDS / DJ'S / LIVE ACTS
Best Laid Plans only book the very best in underground talent, with several acts having been signed directly from BLP performances.
If you're a band, DJ or live act interested in performing at a future event, please feel free to contact us. Although please do not be offended if we don't respond.. due to the sheer number of contacts we just don't have the time, but mean no offence! We can assure you we try and give everyone a listen and will get back to you if and when we feel we have a slot available.
Feel free to message on here and/or through our email address; bestlaidplanslondon@yahoo.co.uk
If you'd like to join our mailing list just drop us a line with Mailing list in the subject box too - bestlaidplanlondon@yahoo.co.uk - Ta! x BLP
THE PLAYGROUND presents Filthy Electro Trash on Saturday 14th Novmber. Come along and celebrate with:
Punks Jump Up (KITSUNE)// Punx Soundcheck (KITSUNE)// Steed Lord// Gobsausage// Glass Diamond// TOY TOY// The Education// Mr. Beasley// Ben Osborne// DJ Darkorse// Circa Burlesque- Little Bo Freak// Chrys Columbine// Slinky Sparkles and Straightola (VJ Set)
Join us this FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER at our new haunt THE HOBBY HORSE, for the launch of our new weekly FREE Fridays. FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER. The Hobby Horse, 281 Kingsland Rd, DALSTON. DOORS 6PM. FREE ENTRY. LIVE// ARTEFACTS FOR SPACE TRAVEL http://www.myspace.com/artefactsforspacetravel ISLINGTON BOYS' CLUB http://www.myspace.com/islingtonboysclub DJS// THE STOOL PIGEON JAMES THEAKER (NME RADIO) THE BROTHERS GRIME ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Click on the flyer above for more details on our November listings. Also joining us this month are: Electricity in Our Homes, The Duloks, Man Flu and Ice, Sea, Dead People to name but a few... Cheers! Ed & Dan HTTP://WWW.CLUBTHEMAMMOTH.COM
The Heavy Duty Brothers (Toni Toolz and Stu Bartos) debut single 'Bounce' is out on Axis Trax now (CAT: ATX0922)! There are 6 sick mixes to choose from, the DJ support is crazy and we are getting love from new fans by the minute! So head over to: http://axistrax.com/Feedback%20Archive/Heavy_Duty_Brothers_-_Bounce.htm to hear this killer track, read the feedback and for links to buy!
THE PLAYGROUND Vs Noise Of Art will give you a big Halloween bash on Saturday 31st October featuring
Man Like Me// My Tiger My Timing// My Toys Like Me// Trash Fashion// The Midi Midis// Glitches// The Teeth// Kindle// Gene Serene// DARKORSE-DJ set/// Rack ‘n’ Ruin – DJ Set// Afro Punk-DJ set// Slinky Sparkle// Chris Columbine// Little Bo Freak and Lydia Darling// Noise of Art’s “Dance of the Vampires” with They Came From The Stars and I Saw Them Vs Les Hommers DU Train// Ben Osborne -DJ set// Immaculate Extremists// Overlap// Your Mum// MOTH and more
“You're unlikely to attend another event in London like this so our advice is to get your ticket sharpish.” DJ Magazine, 2009.
when you get time come and check out the tracks and tell me what you think and i know theres one on there you might like!! and check out the you tube vids and get joke, so hit me up soon
Hey there, just thought we'd let you know that we're throwing a party at The Dublin Caste (Camden) on the 30th of September to launch our new EP. Everyone's invited!
If you venture out to listen to live music, make sure you don't miss out on a great gig & after party...
After our hugely successful launch with the BRUTE CHORUS and CIRCUS BURLESQUE trapeze artists, stilts, performance artists and burlesque dancers we have the next instalment coming up on Saturday the 26th September featuring KAPUTT, ROMANCE, SPEAK AND THE SPELLS and a whole lot more. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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