This year’s Lovebox was noteable for several reasons. Firstly the event – usually spread out over two days – had expanded to a three day festival, with eager revelers able to kick proceedings off on the Friday. Another factor that worked in Lovebox’s favour this year was the flawless weather. London has recently experienced an enviable amount of sunshine, something that was obviously lapped up by this year’s attendees. Add this to a bulging list of amazing bands, performers and DJ’s and you get what turned out to be a spectacular weekend for all involved. The strength of Lovebox has always been its ability to attract a genre defying, wide ranging line up and this year was no different. Click on the link below to read our full run down of the weekend.
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Jon Davies News Dizzee Rascal, Grace Jones, Lovebox, Roxy Music
London’s Lovebox festival has now confirmed several acts for this year’s event, including some stellar headline performers. The announcement will no doubt cause gig goers problems in deciding which festival to pick this summer. The weekend, curated by Groove Armada’s Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, has pulled a real coup in securing Roxy Music’s services on the Saturday. Lead singer Brian Ferry commented “There is a song on my album that I have co-written with my friends Groove Armada. They asked me if Roxy would like to perform at Lovebox. We of course thought it would be cool”. The influential 80’s band join Dizzee Rascal and the irrepressible Grace Jones as the events headliners, with the festival now expanding to three days.
Taking place in Victoria Park on the 16th-18th July, the weekend will also see performances from the likes of Hot Chip, Mark Ronson & The Business and Empire Of The Sun – making their first UK appearance. Other notable acts playing are Canadian synth demons Chromeo, Cut Copy, Wild Beasts and Hercules & Love Affair. However anyone whos been to Lovebox will know it’s not just about the bands, the weekend also boasts a fine array of DJ talent including Crookers, Booka Shade and Joy Orbison. For tickets and full line up info, head to the Lovebox site.
Jon Davies Gigs/ Events Dizzee Rascal, Grace Jones, Groove Amarda, Lovebox, Roxy Music
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Grace Jones is a true one off; from being a muse to Andy Warhol to being the queen of kitsch in James Bond she has remained one of the world’s most enticing performers.
Her show at last Sunday’s ‘We Love..’ in Space Ibiza is already being talked about as one of the most memorable moments The White Isle has seen in years– quite something when you consider Space itself has been consistently voted ‘Best Club in the World’ by those in the know every year for the last decade.
Stealing the show from A-list DJ’s such as David Guetta and Tiefshwarz; Grace took to the main room stage dressed as a disco inspired ringmaster, complete with glittering top hat and flowing cape. Running through classic hits and new tracks from her latest album, ‘Hurricane’, Grace delivered a blistering show complete with her usual outlandish array of costume changes.
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Stephen Titmus News David Guetta, Grace Jones, Ibiza, Space, Tiefshwarz
