Show: 25.8.13 with Afrodita Nikolova

25.8.13 with Afrodita Nikolova by Headstand on Mixcloud

On the last show on Cambridge 105 for the time being I was joined by Macedonian poet Afrodita Nikolova who read one of her poems and the winning entries of a poetry competition I judged for Macedonian magazine Sh.

Here is the winning entry:

The Archive

Old ambered men,
rotting in vanilla,
are bound together
and numbered
in open coffins.
And a mist of dust
protrudes through
their wooden prison;
conspiring with the
ever tempting dark
shining from above.
White paper roses bud
below ladders that end
where shadows begin;
there silk webs spread
over this waste of heads
that thrust upwards
towards the bars.

Dushko Talevski

Congratulations also to runners up Sara Jovanovska and Zorica Petkoska.

Playlist:

Blur - Sunday, Sunday
Peter Galub - Reacquaintance
Rob Auton - Rollerball
Alba Asensi - Dragons
Hella Better Dancer - Sleep
Bernard and Edith - Dagger
Moth Conspiracy - Hands and Feet
Jacqui and Geoff  - Unlucky Charm
Magic Arm - Is History
Romanian Village Musicians - Batuta Lui Oprica
Robert Frost - Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Malty Media - Good Night Kiwi (Beyond The Infinite Mix)
Daft Punk - Verdis Quo

In Photos: Shindig closes the Romsey Art Festival

Shindig brought the first Romsey Art Festival to a dramatic close last Saturday with music, dance, film and spoken word along with Katy Mcdonald's installation ‘Light Up Your Dreams.' The paper lanterns that decorated the dimly lit church were all made by local workshop participants truly capturing the festival's theme of community. You can read my review on Local Secrets here.
The next Shindig featuring Ghost Outfit, Bernard and Edith and Holden Girls is on September 14th. Details here.

Light Up Your Dreams

Toby Peters and Diane Morrison

Gaze is Ghost

Filipa Pereira Stubbs

Filipa Pereira Stubbs and Toby Peters

Diane Morrison

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

‘Light Up Your Dreams.'

Show: 11.08.13 with Ian Patterson

This show features poetry from Cambridge poet Ian Patterson reading at CB1 cafe as part of Romsey Art Festival and a varied selection of songs and spoken word old and new.
Don't miss Shindig this Saturday where you can hear Gaze Is Ghost featured on this show along with other artists and musicians.

Doves - Sea Songs
The Love Language - Kids
The Handsome Family - Lizard
Aphrodita Nikolova - A pack of Cigarettes
Gaze is Ghost - Magnus
Ian Patterson - At Romsey Poets
Rue Royale - Crater
Rebecca Clamp - Ghostly Tram Song
Golden Suits - Swimming in ’99
Ivor Cutler - Alone
Six by Seven - More
Walter De La Mare - Nod
Nick Mulvey - House of Saint Give Me
Montano - Undertones (Tim Koch’s Blundertones mix)

11.08.13 with Ian Patterson by Headstand on Mixcloud

Poem: Unhinge - Afrodita Nikolova

Macedonian poet Afrodita Nikolova has became a distinct voice on the Cambridge poetry scene since coming here to study. Here is one of her poems, and you can hear more on the next show this Sunday.

Show: 28.7.13 with Stephen Morrison-Burke

This show features poetry by Hammer and Tongue Poetry Slam Champion Stephen Morrison-Burke recorded in Cambridge at Allographic: Other Voices. There is also a poem from H&T founder Steve Larkin along with a variety of music and news of The Romsey Art Festival.

The Fall - The League of Bald-Headed Men
The Doozer - Fen Drayton
Teho Teardo & Blixa Bargeld - Still Smiling
August and After - Set Sail
The Hogweed And The Aderyn - The Pariah
Steve Larkin - London Eye
Stephen Morrison-Burke - Poetry
Halo Halo - Sunshine Kim
Blue Sausage Infant - What The Parrot Saw
Ross Sutherland - Autopsy
maD and Alg0rh1tm - MaD - Nanits
Hyelim Kim - Scattering Rhythms

28.7.13 with Stephen Morrison-Burke by Headstand on Mixcloud

Romsey Art Festival

Get ready for two weeks of art, music, workshops and exhibitions as the first Romsey Art Festival launches this Saturday. Check out the packed programme of events, many of them free on the festival blog: romseyartfestival2013.blogspot.co.uk. There are a couple of Headstand related events happening this Saturday.

Creative Writing Workshop with Patrick Widdess

Join Patrick Widdess for a workshop that will encourage participants to look at the world around them in new and creative ways.

There will be a series of writing exercises to get the creative juices flowing and participants will have time to explore the surrounding area and work on their own writing.

The workshop is being held from 2-5pm at The Bath House on Gwydir Street. Email info@patrickwiddess.co.uk to book your free place. Advance booking is recommended and places are limited.

Romsey Poets

Adventures in language, art and performance poetry featuring Rychard Carrington and Ian Patterson, hosted by Patrick Widdess.

A number of short Open Mic slots will be available. Book in advance to guarantee a place: alexanderblustin@gmail.com.

For those wishing to delve further into the world of the Cambridge avant-garde, there will be a bookstall showcasing vital and challenging new work from local poets and publishers.

Admission: £3/£2 concessions

Time Passes... A Time Lapse Tour of Cambridge

Take a 4 minute tour of Cambridge with this time lapse video by Marc Abraham. If you've been in Cambridge for any time you're sure to have come across this denim clad one-man camera crew and production outfit. Wherever there's a party, protest, community event or avant-garde concert in Cambridge you can be sure to find Marc there with his camera.
This film starts at The Gwydir Street Party blends seamlessly into The Big Weekend, takes in various other locations before a high velocity trip down Mill Road, the cultural heart of the city. All this is accompanied by a catchy soundtrack also composed by Marc.