Photography: Rebecca Burt
SOUNDCHECK @ The Albany, Deptford, London
SATURDAY 11th June 2011
A unique snapshot of a creative moment in time – I am thrilled with the challenge of creating new work with a group that has never worked together before and possibly may never work together again; the process and outcome are to be cherished for this reason alone…
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SoundCheck
A thrilling night of live music from artist-composer ESKA and clarinettist-composer Arun Ghosh, featuring collaborations created over three days with rising stars from Goldsmiths, University of London
A unique and eclectic line up from the melting pot of South East London.
With rising stars James Beatt (Abimaro & The Free/4 Cornerz), Laura Bettinson (Dimbleby and Capper), James Dee, Samuel Deschamps (La Shark), Hugh Jones (Crewdson), Joe Newman (Maverick Sabre, Parallel), Jasmine Scott-Neale and Donna Thompson.
Curated by Simon Deacon.
Photograph by Rebecca Burt.
Photography: Rebecca Burt
5th June 2011, 3pm @ The Albany, Deptford, London
ESKA performs material from her latest body of work, ‘English Skies‘ as a duo with Julian Ferraretto.
Other performances include Goldsmiths (London University) emerging artists, Tweed & Hyenas (Jón Klæmint Hofgaard and Oliy Joyce).
‘English Skies’ is being realised over the next 12 months as ☆ a songbook ☆ an album – co-produced with Matthew Herbert ☆staged performance(s) – directed by Struan Leslie & Simon Deacon) ☆ live performance(s) – alongside musicians incl. Julian Ferraretto & Robin Mullarkey ☆ Follow ESKA’s journey via http://www.englishskies.com & http://www.eskaonline.com.
FLOCK | http://www.flockonline.com
Flock aims to provide a platform for like-minded artists to present work on their own terms. Celebrating innovation in creative practice, multimedia and technology.
The Wheel’s first FLOCK event in association with OneTaste took place on 26th April at The Old Queen’s Head, Islington and featured performances from:
box Open – Moats & Thrones – Dimbleby & Capper – Crewdson – ESKA – The OneTaste Choir
Our next gathering is in July – hope to see you there! ESKA
Film by femi26
http://www.femi26.tumblr.com
You are cordially invited to The Wheel’s first curated live event, FLOCK. Taking place at The Queen’s Head, Islington, the night promises to inspire with performances from ESKA, Dimbleby & Capper, Moats & Thrones & Crewdson.
PLUS the DJ will be playing selected music submitted by FLOCK followers who have sent us their tunes/demos at whatever stage you feel happy for them to be heard – and there’s still time for you to send us your material! flockonline@gmail.com
See you there!
design work: Jack Prideaux
The Wheel Consortium invites you to what is looking to be an exciting night of ground breaking music.
This Friday 18 February 2011, friend of The Wheel, Finn Peters will be performing Music of The Mind, a project combining performance theatre, scientific experimentation & stellar musicianship at The Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston.
Finn Peters – Music of the Mind
Music Of The Mind is a truly unique project, combining performance theatre and scientific experimentation utilising pioneering state-of-the-art ‘brain-computer interface’ technology for this mind-blowing event!
The brain emits tiny electrical signals with every thought or mental process we have, and the specially designed headsets worn by the players in Finn Peters group can read these signals and translate them into musical tones via a computer. This unbelievable technology allows the computer to translate the musician’s brainwaves into the sounds and tones to create the actual music they are thinking of.
This live band is well known for their innovative approach to music so they are the obvious choice of musicians to be included in the line up for this performance.
Finn Peters (flute, saxophones), Matthew Yee King (Supercollider, Neurosky), Tom Skinner (drums, electronics), Dave Price (percussion) and Oren Marshall (tuba).
Music of the Mind falls somewhere between Kraftwerk and Sun Ra. The compositional approach comes directly out of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and is reminiscent of 60s sci-fi funk and exotica.
Friday 18 | 8.30pm | £10 | Book online
The Vortex Jazz Club, 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ | 020 7254 4097
Finn Peters – Music of the Mind
ESKA, Director of The Wheel has been shortlisted for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) in the Female Artist of the Year Category!
The Z.A.A is a distinctly special awards ceremony seeking to recognise Zimbabweans throughout the UK who have pushed the limits against all odds to raise the Zimbabwean flag high and do both themselves and their countrymen proud. You can VOTE for her by visiting www.zimachievers.com
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday 9th April 2011 at the prestigious Mermaid Events and Conference Centre www.the-mermaid.co.uk in Blackfriars.
CONGRATULATIONS, ESKA!
Book Slam is London’s first/ best/ only literary nightclub, which features all the top writers, the finest live music and a semi-professional Serbian DJ. Our guests have included the likes of Hanif Kureishi, Dave Eggers, Adele, Nick Hornby, Kate Nash and many more.
Book Slam is the brainchild of superstar musical maverick, Ben Watt, and author, Patrick Neate. Ben has long since moved on to pastures new, but Patrick still likes to think he’s in charge. However, most of the real work’s done by experienced promoter, producer and pretty boy, Elliott Jack (everyone loves Elliott. Really they do), and Canongate’s very own Head of Publicity,Angela Robertson (whom Patrick first met at a drum ‘n’ bass gig in Tokyo in 1997. Strange but true).
Book Slam usually (but not always) takes place on the last Thursday of every month. We would encourage all literature and music lovers in London to attend the next event. Further details can be found below.
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To mark the launch of MusicConnex 2011, we invite you to join us for an evening of music and networking with innovators from the world of brands, mobile, music and new media, in association with Social Media Week & FM.
MusicConnex is the missing link in DIY Artists’careers. London’s premier DIY Music & New Media Conference, created by music professionals for music professionals. There will also be an exclusive, not-to-be-missed solo set by The Wheels Director, ESKA.
The 3 day conference from Tuesday 19th – Thursday 21st April 2011, is designed to facilitate and promote social networking, informative discussion and inspiration amongst emerging and established music acts and new media. Embracing how the digital revolution has forever changed how we consume music, providing alternative routes to market, MusicConnex bridges the gap between innovative Acts looking to establish a career in the music industry, and the sophisticated tools with which to achieve this. A wealth of inspiring senior industry professionals will congregate in the heart of the UK this April to converse, advise and illustrate how to gain cut through and make it in the music industry.
By invitation only
TO RSVP: http://www.amiando.com/musicconnex.html
LIKE MusicConnex on Facebook
FOLLOW MusicConnex on Twitter
Please support the ACLT continue its important work in fighting Leukaemia.
The ACLT was established in June 1996 by Beverley De-Gale and Orin Lewis after their son was diagnosed with Leukaemia and was given a .1 in 250,000 (approx) chance of Daniel finding a compatible bone marrow donor to save his life. Since then the African, Caribbean Leukaemia Trust has worked tirelessly to support those who face incredible odds in their worldwide search for a life saving donor.
Sadly, after almost 15 years of dedicated service the ACLT is facing closure if it does not raise £80K by March 31 2011. If you can, please support them continue their life-saving work by either
Donating £3 by texting ACLT (caps) to 70300.
OR
Joining the Gimme 10 Facebook Campaign
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gimme-10-Save-the-ACLT/176274392412010
Please also visit http://www.aclt.org, the ACLT website for more in-depth information on the current state of affairs & their work.
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