Carnival 2009
28th August 2009
Black Dice' comes back to the Westbourne Studios for a Notting Hill Carnival After Party
Play Now: http://blackdice.souple.fr/
Sunday 30th August
6pm - 1am
No Entry after Midnight
Under the Westway's resident Djs
Special Carribean Food from 6pm
Carnival Cocktails/Shoot for shots
More info & guest-list:
info@underthewestway.com
Please note that you must be on the guest-list to get through the Police barricade
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28th August 2009
The Notting Hill Carnival set to boost the London economy by an estimated £90 million
The Notting Hill Carnival plays many roles in London's society, not least of which include it's huge contribution to social and cultural education, but also the boost to the economy through travel and tourism, which is estimated to be around £90 million over the long August Bank holiday weekend. This is combined with a sustained employment number equivalent to around 3,000 full time jobs.
The London Notting Hill Carnival’s lead director, Chris Boothman, was recently quoted as saying "Notting Hill Carnival is essentially an event that is designed to bring people of different backgrounds together in celebration of Caribbean culture. The event has huge international appeal and plays a crucial role in celebrating London's diversity and attracting visitors to our great capital city"
"Carnival gives revellers of all ages and backgrounds the chance to come together and celebrate three days of unique, free, and fun-filled entertainment and this year promises to be a spectacular event that is unrivalled anywhere in Europe and globally second only to the Rio Carnival in Brazil."
And Boris Johnson the London Mayor was also quoted as saying "Notting Hill Carnival is the summer celebration that attracts visitors from across the globe to London for the ultimate free street party. This year I encourage you all to arrive early to enjoy the colourful floats and the sounds of the mas bands and steel pans.
"The historic event highlights the best of Caribbean culture and the contribution that Caribbean Londoners have made. It illustrates the energy and colour of our great city, which is woven into the fabric of London life"
"There really is no better place to sample delicious Caribbean food and enjoy the dazzling colours of the costume parade. I hope everyone has a truly wonderful time at the carnival this year."
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28th August 2009
The Heatwave vs Lostbahnhof Carnival Afterparty @ Cherry Jam
Sunday 30th August 2009
Heatwave have teamed up with Lostbahnhof for a Notting Hill Carnival afterparty at Cherry Jam, located near Royal Oak Tube which is just outside the main carnival area itsels. The night will be representing the Notting Hill Carnival from both old and new perspectives: moving from traditional Caribbean sounds into more classic house and techno style tunes.
7pm-11pm - Gabriel Heatwave and Rubi Dan playing dancehall, bashment and funky alongside Smutlee and Lixo (Get Me)
11pm-3am - Benjamin Semtek, James Broomfield and TK playing house and techno
£7 advance tickets are available from www.residentadvisor.net
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27th August 2009
Winkball helps create an online digial archive of the Notting Hill Carnival
A free, web-based, private video messaging service company named WinkBall, has recently announced a partnership with Flip video cameras and the CMC Matrix Sound System to bring the Notting Hill Carnival to the world through a series of video blogs hosted on a specially dedicated microsite WinkBall Notting Hill Carnival (winkball.com/nottinghillcarnival).
In the run up to - and during - the two day event, which will run from 30th to 31st August, WinkBall will be hosting a number of video blogs created by Carnival participants - who will be able to share with the world what Carnival means to them.
Contributors to the scheme range from Dragons Den entrepreneur and local celebrity Levi Roots, whose Reggae Reggae Sauce was made famous at The Notting Hill Carnival, to the Steel Band at Fox Primary School, located in the Notting Hill area.
As part of its support for the event, WinkBall will be sponsoring the CMC Matrix Sound System - and in the run up to the event will feature blogs from artists who will be performing over the weekend. In addition WinkBall and Flip will be filming throughout Carnival at ground level providing live and up-to-date blog coverage of events.
Full story can be read here
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26th August 2009
New drumming act BassToneSlap and reggae artist Levi Roots, perform on stage together at Notting Hill Carnival
BassToneSlap, an act who has recently partnered wRed Letter Days, are set to perform with Levis Roots, who persuaded Dragons' Den judges Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh to invest £50,000 in his Reggae Reggae Sauce. The show is all set to take place on the 31 August on the Reggae Reggae Sauce stage in Powis Square, Notting Hill.
Levi Roots has long been connected with the Notting Hill Carnival and having played and sang since the early 1980’s Levi got his break after building a name for himself as an MC for Sir Coxsone of Outernational Soundsystem. He release hi debut single, “Poorman’s Story”, in 1981 and when coupled with Fred Locks’ “Voice Of The Poor” it was a hit with reggae fans launching Levi onto the UK recording scene. Later on the formed his own band, Matic16, along with the brothers, Patrick and Henry ‘Buttons’ Tenyue to form a ten piece band.
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25th August 2009
Cr2 Presents Live and Direct @ Notting Hill Carnival Party Sound System (London) - Monday 31st August
The Cr2 Records Carnival sound system is located on Alderson Street, which is off Kensal Road (ja short walk from the Good Times and Sancho Panza sound systems), between 12pm and 7.30pm. The sound of choice for this years Carnival will be Pumpin' and Jumpin' Electronic beats. A great DJ Line up is promised, with the main attraction being a showcase from their latest signing - CHUCKIE who is renown for his turntable wizardry. Also performing a back 2 back set will be MYNC vs DJ Goodwill from Australia, plus Steve Mac, Micky Slim, Errol Mad Fingers and Artificial Intelligence. Also just added to the bill is another hot new signing - Jacob Plant who will be dropping the dirty dubstep flavaz!
DJ Line up: Chuckie, MYNC, Micky Slim, Artificial Intelligence, Goodwill, Steve Mac, Erol Madfingers, Jacob Plant
Event times & costs: Free, Notting Hill Carnival sound system running from 12.00 - 7.30pm
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24th August 2009
Notting Hill Arts Club presents: Disco Geisha vs Uptownboogiedown Carnival Afterparty 4pm-1am, Monday 31st August
The now legenday venue that is the Notting Hill Arts Club announce their Carnival afterparty plans for Monday. Located on Notting Hill Gate itself the Arts Clubs presents Tomoki Tamura's ace 'disco geisha' and Jafar & Maxime Cescau's Artizan Music label session 'uptownboogiedown'. Both of these crews sucessfully roadblocked the venue last year, astroturfing the whole club and rocking it from 6pm till close. This year, they've gone one better by joining forces to tear the house down on Monday 31st August 4pm-1am.
DJ's on the decks include Tomoki Tamura, Jafar, Toby Phickle (Jerk), Naozi Shimizu, Eightbitrate, Supermethod (deep disco), Nobou Ittetsu, Derrick Torr with VJs and food also promised. Expect a sumptuous blend of deep, tech and electronic house around a spattering of special carnival style tracks. Live percussion will accompany the music, including Artizan's superb latin percussionist lil dom, whilst Disco Geisha's Juzu supply's the orginal Carnival food.
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate
London W11 3JQ
Opening times and entrance fee: 4pm-1am, free before 6pm, £5 before 8pm, £8 after
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23rd August 2009
MoreAboutMusic announce Notting Hill Carnival Jam Party details, Part 2.
MoreAboutMusic are set to return to the Fat Badger Pub on the junction with Portobello Road and Goldborne Road, for their annual Notting Hill Carnival Jam 2009. Part 2. The Fat Badger Pub, located in the heart of the Carnival itself, provides two rooms of music and a great line up of DJs & Vocalists, listed as follows-
Phil Asher & Shea Soul (restless soul)
Simbad (dejavufm) & Donn T (still music / philly US)
Jose Carretas (restless soul)
Benji B (deviation / 1xtra)
Aphrodisiax (soul heaven)
Altered Natives (fresh minute music / moreaboutmusic)
Souled (fresh minute music)
Kev Beadle (solar radio)
Tom Lynch (Development)
Dan J (moreaboutmusic)
Nick Rees (Adela St)
Nick V (Mona/Paris)
David Hardy (jus'house)
The event will take place on Monday the 31st August between 2 and 11pm. Entry is free before 5pm and £5 after.
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21st August 2009
National Panorama Championship to be held on the 29th August 2009 in Hyde Park
This years offical Notting Hill pre-carnival steelband competition is to be held in Hyde Park, where top Steel bands the UK over will be battling in out for the number one spot, entitling them to be called the "Champions of Steel". The Notting Hill Carnival the Steel Pan Panorama takes place on the Saturday night before the start of Carnival and is officially classified as the opening of the weekend event itself. Around 1,000 musicans will be taking part with viewing audiences in excess of 7,000 expected turn up to watch and listen to each band play it's own musical arrangement which may last up to 10 minutes. The event is now in it's 31st year and this year the competition is likely to be just as tough as ever with Ebony Steelband being put down as a favorite having taken the title 15 times in the past, however in recent years the strong contender, and few times winner has been Mangrove.
The event is to run from 12-4pm and be on the World Music Stage from 5 -9.30pm
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20th August 2009
Beach Blanket Babylon Announce Carnival Party Information
BBB located in the heart of the Notting Hill Carnival opens its doors for one the coolest and chicest of parties over the two day event. Opening from 12 Noon to Midnight on the Sunday & Monday where for 2 days it will be transformed into a Beach Party like no other in the area. All day BBQ's are promised with an outdoor bar, DJ's & dancing all day and all night plus exclusive costumes to die for. BBB is sure to be one of the coolest, hippest place to enjoy this years Carnival with the added bonus of being located within viewing distance of the main float parade route. Beach Blanket Babylons street party will be free but you MUST RSVP to get inside to the venue. The prefered dress style will be bikinis, speedos, the wild and the fabulous! DJ's over the two days include Erol Sabadosh, Kris Di Angelis & Special guest DJ's
Couture is to be Inspired by: Daniel Lismore & Graham Rebak.
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19th August 2009
The Garden Party : Block Down the Lock & Snowbombing Launch Party Notting Hill Carnival Special
The Garden Party celebrates it's 7th year with a stellar DJ line up that is bound to sell out all the available dance floor space in the Mason’s Arm’s (again). Known as one of the best Carnival parties, The Garden Party will take place over both days of the Notting Hill Carnival, transforming the Mason’s arms into an Ibiza style paradise.
Tickets - £15 per event. Visit either www.carnivalgardenparty.com ot The Masons Arms to purchase. The Masons Arms is located near Kensal Green tube Station and will be open until 1am both nights.
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18th August 2009
Major Lazer Sound System to play at this years Notting Hill Carnival
For those that do not know, here is a little history on Major Lazer. He is a Jamaican commando who lost his arm duing secret Zombie War of 1984. He was subsequently rescued by the U.S Military and re-built using experimental lazers for prosthetic limbs. SAfter the re-build Major Lazer has been hired as a renegade soldier for a rogue government operating covertly underneath the careful watch of both the CIA & MI5. To succesfully operate his cover has been set as a dancehall night club owner from Trinidad where he requested the help of his long-time friends and uber-producers, Diplo and Switch, who produced his first LP. Ultimately his true goal is to protect the world from the dark forces of evil that live just just beneath the surface of civilized society. Major Lazer is well known for his vampire and monster fighting skills, hard-core partying, and his legendary rocket powered skateboard.
The Major Lazer Carnival Sound System, run by Diplo & Switch from Midday to 7pm, is located under the Westway on the corner of Portobello Rod & Acklam Road. The line up includes Toddla T, Rusko, J Wow, Maluca, Paul Devro, Jillionaire, L-Vis 1990 plus special guests. RSVP@uk.redbull.com
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18th August 2009
Liquid Nation, Ladbroke Grove release Notting Hill Carnival day and after party event information
Liquid Nation, the newly opened bar located under the Westway on Ladbroke Grove will be hosting a two day Carnival day & after party from 11am to midnight. The venue provides a two outside terrace areas which offer views directly onto the main carnival float parade route. DJ's will be spinning funk, disco hip-hop reggae and rare groove and if that was not enough to wet your appetite, Liquid Nation have priced all drinks and food at just £ 2.50!
To register as a guest for the event (the only way you can get in) visit www.liquid-nation.net. A £5.00 entry charge will also apply on the door.
Liquid Nation
161-165 Ladbroke Grove
London W10
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16 August 2009
Jamaica Tourist Board joins the Notting Hill Carnival fun
The Jamaica Tourist Board will be sponsoring an all-Jamaican MAS band called "Jamaican Twist" at this years Notting Hill Carnival. The float is set to ultra colorful with JTB branding and wonderful pictures of Jamaica, all designed to help set the scene for potential Jamaica tourists.
The Jamaican MAS Band itself, Twist Carnival, was actually founded in 2002 and is praised for it's ability to bring together many differenet people of all ages and backgrounds, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Jamaicans. Keep an eye out for them at this year's Carnival as they are sure to make a big splash!
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14 August 2009
Grand Carnival Costume Splash Event taking place at Alexandra Palace on the 22nd & 23rd August
The colorful and vibrant two day pre-cursor Carnival event is to feature judging and a parade of spectacular childrens & adult costumes from the mas bands, workshops in steelband playing, drumming, costume making, calypso, carnival Kings & Queens, traditional dancers, Calypsonians and more is promised.
Saturday events are set to include:
Over 20 Carnival bands displaying amazing costumes consisting of Kings and Queens
Mas camps
Carnival themed workshops.
Games corner
Arts and crafts market
Caribbean food village
Sunday Children’s Day Carnival themed workshops will include:
Calypso drumming
Mask making
T-Shirt printing (Bring your own T-Shirt)
Bouncy castle
Face painting
Other children activities
Event Dates:
Saturday 22nd August Doors open: 3pm -10pm Show time: 4pm
Sunday 23rd August 2009 ( Children’s Show ) Doors and Workshops from 11 am, - 7pm Showtime: 3pm
Admission Sat 22nd : Adults £20 / £15 advance Children £15 / £10 advance
Admission Sun 23rd : Adults £15 / £12 advance Children £10 / £8 advance
Event Sponsored by-
Soca News, London Nottinghill Carnival, Carnival Village, Paddington Development Trust, Action for Children, Bann Move and KOHFI
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12 August 2009
Sancho Panza Carnival After Party
The hugely popular sound system run by Sancho Panza have announced their Notting Hill Carnival after party details. The chosen venue is the Mitre located at 40 Holland Park Avenue (on the Junction with Ladbroke Grove), starting at 6pm on Sunday the 30th August, closing at 12am. DJ line up includes Thomas Bullock (Rub N Tug), Matt Brown (Sancho Panza), Jimmy K Tel (Sancho Panza) and Jonathan Moore (Leftside Wobble). Tickets are £7 in advance from either Ticketmaster (to find type Carnival into the search box) or at the Mitre, £8 from the Sancho main sound system location or £10 on the door on the day (if they are available).
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8 August 2009
Official 2009 Carnival start and end times are announced
The offical opening ceremony of the Notting Hill Carnival will start at 6am and end at 8am on Sunday the 30th of August 2009. It is set to consist of several steel bands playing on Ladbroke Grove itself. The Carnival parade will start shortly afterwards at 9am (the route will be the same as last year) and the parade judging point, located on Great Western Road will close at 6.30pm to help ensure that the floats have completed their route by dusk.
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4 August 2009
The GOOD TIMES official Carnival After Party
It has been announced that The Good Times official Notting Hill Carnival after party is to be held at NEW secret location, in London. The exact location & TICKET details are to be announced shortly ...
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16 July 2009
The Dirty Ego team up with with Ibiza friends 'Four To The Floor' to organise a Notting Hill Carnival 2009 after party.
The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the worlds most famous street festivals, combining music ,dancing, costumes and food with one of West London's most hip areas, Notting Hill.
Dirty Ego & the Envy Club are working together to bring an awesome line-up of guest DJs over a planned three day event. Notting Hill and its surrounding areas will be transformed into the ultimate street party, promising a lively day out for Londoners of all ages. Set within a nightclub of 3 floors and open til 3am, the party is expected to continue the vibrant carnival atmosphere and is one for the crowds to come and enjoy. Notting Hill Carnival 2009 After parties are sure never to be same after this event!
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12th May 2009
The Notting Hill Carnival 2009 is tolook like it will go-ahead but the RBKC impose a curfew to make the event safer
Following a number of safety meetings the Notting Hill Carnival 2009 looks likely to go-ahead but the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have imposed a 6.30pm curfew on both days to try to get the streets clear by dusk. The curfew is the first to be imposed on the event in it's 45 year history and is thought to have been brought in due to violence which marred the event last year when 50 police officers were injured at Ladbroke Grove underground station when mobs of youths were throwing bricks and bottles.
During the course of the meetings a council report found the Notting Hill Carnival was let down by "profound organisational failure". The report detailed that some Carnival stewards were being recruited less than three weeks before the event, which was thought to be too short a period for the training to complete.
The main Carnival changes this year included the judging post (located at Great Wester Road) to be closed at 6.30pm which would enable the floats to be off the Carnival route in time for dusk, at 9pm.
Other changes included a new float start time of 10am and a restriction on the numbe of floats that can enter the parade, with numbers to be reduced from 135 to 125. Tighter controls over sound levels will also be imposed as levels were said to have breached the 135db limit last year.
Merrick Cockell, a council leader at the RBKC said: "We want to make Carnival 2009 a safer and more enjoyable event and hope the three proposed limits will help us to achieve this"
A director of London Notting Hill Carnival Limited, Michael Williams said: "We have had lots of discussions and they are mostly satisfied. It is going to be business as usual."
An agreement is yet to be signed for the road closures for the August Bank Holiday weekend but it looks like the event will finally go-ahead.
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11th April 2009
Local Facebook movement supports the Notting Hill Carnival
The campaign title reads "DONT CANCEL OUR NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2009 RBKC" and as of today nearly 6,000 people have signed up to join the movment on the popular social networking site, Facebook. The group message is clear and a description on the website mentions the problems with the the riots and sites this as one of the main reasons for the potential cancellation. The group is clearly trying to send a positive message and asks "Please list your concerns, issues and how you think Carnival could be made safer and better?"
To join the group, read updates or to add comments, visit Facebook
Tags: Notting Hill Carnival
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16th Feburary 2009
The Notting Hill Carnival 2009 is threatened by council officials
The Notting Hill Carnival, traditionally held every August Bank Holiday weekend since 1964, is in jeopardy again as Kensington and Chelsea Council threaten to withdraw their support over concerns for safety. The council has asked the organisers, London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd (LNHC) to reduce noise levels and make improvements to crowd control. RBKC claimed last year's event was let down by "profound organisational failure" and it is their duty to avoid the 2009 carnival event being marred by similar chaos.
Different carnival groups have also voiced their opinions saying that improvements are needed after Carnival 2008 when a rioting mob close to Ladbroke Grove Underground started throwing missiles at Police, on Monday evening, however the groups are still pledging their support for the event to continue.
An Ebony Steelband member, Pepe Francis, from Whitchurch Road, Notting Hill was recently quoted as saying "Carnival needs more stewards and the noise levels need to drop. There can always be improvements made. But this year will be our 40th anniversary, so we have to be on the road whether or not we have the support."
Chris Boothman, LNHC’s company secretary, confirmed an earlier start to the event was favoured. He said that floats would need to start moving by 9am compared to last year’s start time of 10am – and promised there would be more stewards available to help control the crowds.
The Kensington & Chelsea council safety proposal included the reduction of noise to help minimise any possible hearing damage and to improve Police radiocommunication and better crowd control procedures.
Peter Ramage, the head of Kensington & Chelsea's street enforcement was documented as writing that if London Notting Hill Carnival Ltd (the organisers) do not adhere to the Councils requirements that the council will make a "widely-publicised declaration that it does not support carnival taking place in 2009' and will 'withdraw its funding"
The Carnival debate continues.
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