INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE DAY
Sat 18 April marks a noble and inclusive
event called Record Store Day, a
worldwide jamboree which seeks
to support and highlight the
endangered beast that is the
independent record shop.
As the present fi nancial
climate and shifting
purchasing habits have
made its survival rockier,
Cardiff’s lauded Spillers
Records continues to be a
beacon of independence.
go tea potty!
There’ll be a spate of instore
sessions and DJ sets in the
It’s hard to believe that in this day and age millions of
shop, as well as exclusive-
children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education
to-indie-stores releases by
the likes of Sonic Youth,
and protection, but Sun 26 April-Sat 2 May marks Save
Beck and Jay Reatard. More info: www.recordstoreday.com and www.spillersrecords.com
the Children Week and to celebrate their 90th anniversary
they’re launching their latest campaign, where you’re
invited to go tea-potty! Throw a tea party and ask your
round-up
guests to make a donation, or charge a fair price for your
tea and cakes and help to feed, clothe and educate children
around the world.
Go online to www.savethechildren.org.uk/goteapotty
where you can download template invitations and
posters to promote your event. Get the kettle on!
IGNITE
FACING THE FUTURE
Photographers from all backgrounds and skill levels are invited to
take part in Elysium Gallery’s 2009 Open Photography Exhibition.
Opinionated? Fancy fi ve minutes on a soap-box? You’ll be delighted to know, then, that The Swansea gallery will be accepting submissions until Sat 4
Ignite is returning to Cardiff on Weds 8 April at Sodabar, supported by Lonely Planet. July, and the best prints (fi lm or digital, and on any medium) will
Ignite offers people the opportunity to give a fi ve minute presentation on any topic they be displayed at the gallery until Sat 8 August. The exhibition,
like, no matter how bizarre (as long as it’s not about themselves, their companies or titled Facing the Future, will provide a valuable opportunity for
their projects) thereby sharing their knowledge and passions with likeminded people. photographers to get their work into the public eye, and welcomes
The fi rst Ignite was a huge success with over 100 people attending and this second submissions on any subject matter.
event looks set to be the same. Entry is free and you don’t need a ticket to attend, but For more information and an application pack, email
you can add yourself to the Facebook event guest list (Ignite Cardiff #2). elysiumgallery@yahoo.co.uk
For more information visit www.noccinet.com/news/the-very-fi rst-ignite-in-the-uk.
pic: IGNACIOLEO
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