Nice little video and some shots from this years RBMA in Madrid…. Via FF
OFFSET is Irelands largest design event, showcasing the best international and nation designers and creatives. Its held in the amazing Grand Canal Theatre in Dublins dockland area and this years line up is brilliant… Past speakers include Dave Smyth, Expiremental Jetset, Gettinloose favourite – Espo and last years MVP George Lois.…
We’re going to be keeping the blog updated with more information and hype on the build up to this event. Basically, if you are in Ireland and you know whatsup – you should be attending this!
Those of you who like to keep your finger firmly on Dublin’s fashion pulse have most likely already heard about ultra cool Dublin based clothing range FucknFilthy. Those of you who haven’t heard of it should be quickly whipping out a pen and paper and taking note. Started by Josh Gordon, the line is inspired by photography, design and street style and has amassed somewhat of a cult following in Australia and the UK. The range includes some very on trend pieces, my favorite of which being a t-shirt with a clever play on the words ‘cunning stunt’, although you might not want to wear this one when you’re visiting your granny. For a limited time only FucknFilthy will be taking up residence in the basement of All City Records, so I very much suggest getting your arses down there before its too late.
FucknFilthy is a blog and a platform used to promote new up and coming talent that distinguish themselves in the world of fashion, art & more. It evolved from an intimate blog to a widely recognized and appreciated source by thousands of individuals each day.
FucknFilthy Clothing perform great in sales everywhere in the world like NY,London, Paris, Japan, Sweden, Berlin, Australia & Ireland, topped by a lucrative pop up store in Dublin. For example the Spring / Summer collection was released in July to the FucknFilthy pop up store and almost all pieces sold out on the opening night.
Until now FucknFilthy colaborated with some amazing brands like Lazy Oaf, Adidas, Sony, Fred Perry, Toykyo. They are always open to new projects & fresh ideas, so we encourage you to contact them as long as you have a worth while idea to knock them off their feet. They will surely keep growing so keep an eye on them.
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We have two tickets to give away to the gig – all you have to do follow us on twitter – winner picked at random or if you impress us in some way
Ignored Playaz next gig is Addison Groove and Jam City on the 2nd April. This is not to be missed!!
Free Download previews of all this years artists performing at Sonar 2011 Barcelona |
Wednesday 16th March 19.30
Ikonika will be playing in Dublin on the 21st January in the Twisted Pepper with TuKi in support
Check out her recent XLR8R mix HERE
We were lucky enough to go to Sonar Music Festival this year in Barcelona.
This was one of the best festivals Ive ever been to. Barcelona is a really cool spot and the location for Sonar is incredible. Its right in the centre of the city in the Magba Region and the daytime part of festival takes place here by the main Modern Art Gallery for Barca. You can breeze into this ridiculously designed white building and check people out giving demonstrations on how to make insane electro music on machines you didnt know existed! i felt like i was in Tron/The Cell while fucked and not being able to believe the shit i was seing and hearing.
Outside then they have layed out loads of astro turf fake grass where people are chilling listening to one main massive stage – then round the back the Red Bull tent. The place is surrounded with bars and food spots. The only annoying part is queuing to buy a beer ticket then queuing to buy the beer? But thats not even a complaint.
The backstage VIP spot was done up like Tatoine (Luke Skywalkers gaf) from Star Wars. Adidas sponsored this so there was all the Star Wars x Adidas colab shoes and shit. It was amazing.
At night the event starts late and goes till the next day. Its about a tenner in a taxi outside city centre in a massive disused factory space. There are two main massive indoor parts then a larger open air spot with bars and tables etc. This was a dope venue. Dodgem cars and shit. People having a laugh and loads of freaks. No trouble tho and now fucks giving any kind of grief to anyone. Security etc but no heavies and no one getting frisked or stung. It ends 12am then the streets outside are fully of people selling beers and food. its a buzz – then a bus into city to keep drinking.
Saw Hudson Mohawke – really good set but the MC was killing it a little for me.
Flying Lotus was cool but on after Sugar Hill Gang which was a weird blend of musics?
Too Many Dj’s were dope – the visuals more so. That thing they have for the Justice Tune of the Black n White demon eating people? incredible ! it was more like a teenage disco jumping around like a loonatic to Nirvana and Joy Division
Next night was tamer with every person on a european love/pill buzz going to the Chemical Brothers – who i fuckin hate… so we just got fucked and went on the dodgem cars. the sweet thing is that there is people walking round with a beer container backpack thing selling beers – so we just made him stay next to us the whole time
Dizzie Rascal was alright for a sway and karaoke ting
Overall this a really cool and laid back festival with a well run set up. The venues are perfect and Barcelona is one of the most chilled and graffed cities in the world. 6 pack of beers for under €5? Anything else you want available and cheap? Daytime tagging sprees? HDA destroying the city? Pfffff dont even worry about it . . .
Connoisseur of Flannel Shirts, James Blake is bring some vocals & stuff to Mount Kimbie’s live show in Twisted Pepper on Friday
Gil Scott Heron, whose dad played for Celtic, is playing Dublin on Sunday. Tickets are only 25 bucks
