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June 19th, 2009

s0b

08:24 am - The B-Movie Sound System Presents ... On July 31st The B-Movie Sound System invite you to a one-off special party where we will be playing the music of the Vietnam war era (1959-1975). Please put the date into your diaries now and get your minds and livers in training for an evening of full on rock'n'roll, 60s punk, perfect pop music, psychedelic rock, Motown classics, and glam rock. The dress code is "Apocalypse Now meets Mary Quant" - do with that what you will! (We'll be charging extra to anyone who doesn't make an effort though) Your DJ's for the party will be The Ingénue & Simon B-Movie (aka The B-Movie Sound System) and our guests Twisted Kitten and Liz Swarf. Liz Swarf is the singer with Brighton electro band Swarf and one time DJ at Brighton's Lowlife club night - this should be a rare opportunity to hear her play music with guitars in! We came across Twisted Kitten DJing at Planet Angel a couple of years back and I was immediately bouncing around the club with huge idiot grin on my face - eclectic and entertaining. The B-Movie Sound System formed early in the 21st century to prove a point and to use that point to inject some of the drunken fun back into alternative clubbing. This will be the LAST show with the B-Movie Sound System performing together for a while (for reasons that will become obvious)

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June 2nd, 2009

s0b

09:49 pm - V-Movie NEWSFLASH + + + We are the B-Movie Sound System; for a number of years we brought the beats of a dozen alternative genres to one chaotic night of debauchery and boozy mayhem. Our PR agency, if we had one, would claim that we changed the face of clubbing; we did not, but we did make a funny face at the face of clubbing and gave it a spit-wash and fixed its make-up. It was a lot of fun. But all good things must come to an end. We had a mission here on your planet and we completed it, said goodbye, and returned to the glorious rock'n'roll star in the heavens above. But we still like planet Earth, and we love London, and we adore music and ... well we've wanted to do this for a while. The B-Movie Sound System Presents - V-Movie - July 31st 2009 V-Movie will play music of the Vietnam War era (1959-1975). It's a soundtrack of everything from classic rock'n'roll to perfect 60s pop music, from Motown to psychedelic, and glam rock to 60s punk. Sign up to the facebook group for information about the party, opportunities to get involved, and all the news that we can bring you. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101044491139 or keep an eye on this community for further news ... In the mean time, start thinking about what to wear! The proposed dress code will be Apocalypse Now meets Mary Quant, but we're open to suggestions.

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May 13th, 2009

s0b	02:31 pm - one, two ... one, two ... is this thing on? Long time no speak flower children. Just checking this is still working. Expect some news from the sound-system soon.

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November 7th, 2008

ingenue_the

12:20 pm - 80s night Tshirts I have a few TShirts left in the following sizes - all short sleeved Baggy Medium Baggy Large Baggy Xlarge Skinny Small Baggies are £10, Skinnies £12.50 Add £3 postage for up to 3 shirts. Cheques or Paypal accepted. Front and back prints are linked below: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54670&l=0e5b8&id=1546273754 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54671&l=2cd53&id=1546273754 Contact me on LJ or by emailing helen at venomandbootle dot com Please help an impoverished artist by posting the link on your own journals and anywhere you think there might be an interested reveler lurking.

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August 21st, 2008

paul_sticks

05:51 pm - We're compared to BMovie, so try us out... I've heard the comparison on several occassions now, so I thought it may be worth sharing: - Saturday 30th August, from 9pm until 3am DJs Paul Sticks, Sinbad & Kaiserbok play the very best of Gothic, Industrial and Darkwave in one of London's finest venues. Pub prices, widely stocked bar, including several cask ales and Continental beers and for those with strong enough fortitude, Fullers Porter (be advised it's very strong!). Polite and friendly cloakroom staff... Venue: Barrowboy & Banker, 6 - 8 Borough High St., London Bridge, London, SE1 9QQ *nearest public transport is London Bridge, night buses and taxis are also available from here Door: £6 before 11:30, £7 after** **members of London Vampire Group and London Goth Meetup with cards and NUS £1.00 off admission.

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June 18th, 2008

papaul69

11:46 pm - Calling all musicians!!! Since there doesn't seem to be one yet (that I can find), I have created this.... ukgothmusicians It's to help those of us who wear too much black or UV and like to make music, find others who wear too much black or UV and like to make music. Every other forum seems flooded with metalheads and people who still say "Madchester". Seriously, it is not easy finding musicians into our kind of music. So, if you're a knob-twiddler looking for shouter, or a hitter of things looking for a plucker of stringy things, this is the place for you. My apologies, but I'm gonna x-post this like hell.

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June 5th, 2008

s0b

10:37 am - News from the sound system & more news from erstwhile guest DJs ... Sexbat and The Ingenue were in rehearsals last night; whilst no club nights are planned (over and above current guest appearances), this was the first time the duo have been in the same place in the vicinity of a mixing desk for a while. When asked for a comment by reporters, Sexbat replied "You might stop the party but you can't stop the future!" and then he giggled and fell over ... The third Opium Den hosted at the infamous Bardens Boudoir! ( flyer ) Due to the sad passing of Mr Bo Diddley we have a surprise turn from Mr Paul Ronney Angel and Special Guests playing some of his greatest songs. Also this night as you are all aware we have Mike The London Magician astounding us all with his Mind Reading powers of amazement. Charlie Khan will be bringing his skiffle sound to the Den's illustrious stage. Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band will be taking us back to when Penny Farthings graced the streets of London. Luc Owll will be surprising us with his dark and brooding one man show. Congregation will be gracing the stage too with their amazing and unique sound. Mojo raved about them and it's easy to see why we had to have them play for us too! And finally the infinitely beautiful Lalla Morte will be charming us with her fabulous burlesque. DJ's are Duncan DeMorgan (Born Bad, Shore Leave) Lydia Darling (Strength through Joy) and your hostess Amanda Mae Steele. And this time the tea is on the house! http://www.myspace.com/dalstonopiumden

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June 2nd, 2008

s0b

12:57 pm - As requested - Fauxfur details Start Time: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 7:00pm End Time: Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 12:00am Location: SLIMELIGHT City/Town: London, United Kingdom This is the fundraiser event which rose out of the MEL1000 facebook group. The intention of FAUXFUR is to get all of Mels friends and anyone else who wants to come along together, to raise money and to have a good time remembering an amazing lady. The event has been structured so that not only the bands performing but the DJ's playing are all people who were friends or who knew DJ LUCY*FUR. The headline band offered to do this gig as a one off reunion gig. This will be the only time you will ever see this band on stage together again. The band I'm talking about is SNEAKY BAT MACHINE The second band on stage is a band that Mel helped out and supported, they too asked if they could perform for this event. They are NOVUS/UK. The first band on stage is MANUSKRIPT, who asked to play at this event because they were very good friends with Mel LINE UP FOR FAUXFUR SNEAKY BAT MACHINE NOVUS/UK MANUSKRIPT The DJ's for FAUXFUR are DJ REX, DJ CAROLINE VAIN AND DJ SEXBAT Come with your pockets full of pound coins because there will be a huge raffle, with some awesome prizes, not just one or two prizes, but loads. The list of raffle prizes will be posted up on this event page before the event so that you can see just what you could win. There will be collection buckets at the bars for your spare change so feel free to chuck it in TICKETS £9 RAFFLE TICKETS £1 There will be NO GUEST LIST The money we raise from FAUXFUR will be divided between two charities very close to Mels heart, The PDSA and The Cats Protection League. Two very special charities amongst many that Mel supported. This is a very fitting tribute to Mel, to donate the money raised from FAUXFUR to these two charities in her name. This week I will be putting up the pictures of some of the prizes you can win if you buy a raffle ticket. WATCH THIS SPACE DONATIONS OF PRIZES SO FAR Assemblage 23 Nerve.Filter Goldblade Soho Dolls Attrition Novus/UK Hollywood Diner Emma McDonald Monogatari VS2 Alternative Gifts Devil Cherry Clothing Hells Bitchin Accessories Biomechanic Oxygen Law Katscan

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s0b

11:28 am - Gig News - Incoming/Upcoming Two gigs on the radar for this month: Saturday June 14th - FauxFur (Sexbat DJ Set) This is the fundraiser event which rose out of the MEL1000 facebook group. The intention of FAUXFUR is to get all of Mels friends and anyone else who wants to come along together, to raise money and to have a good time remembering an amazing lady. The event has been structured so that not only the bands performing but the DJ's playing are all people who were friends or who knew DJ LUCY*FUR. The headline band offered to do this gig as a one off reunion gig. This will be the only time you will ever see this band on stage together again. The band I'm talking about is SNEAKY BAT MACHINE The second band on stage is a band that Mel helped out and supported, they too asked if they could perform for this event. They are NOVUS/UK. The first band on stage is MANUSKRIPT, who asked to play at this event because they were very good friends with Mel LINE UP FOR FAUXFUR SNEAKY BAT MACHINE NOVUS/UK MANUSKRIPT The DJ's for FAUXFUR are DJ REX, DJ CAROLINE VAIN AND DJ SEXBAT http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13428883556 Friday 20th June - Midsummer Masked Ball (B-Movie Sound System DJ Set) The ball is taking place on 20 June, 2008, Midsummer's eve, from 7:00pm till 1am. We truly wish to make this an evening for our guests to remember: be whisked away by a horse and carriage to the marble steps of the Salisbury guildhall, where the Oreo String Quartet will be playing music for the season in the Foyer. Fine wines and casked ales are being provided by Shipseys for your enjoyment. DJ duo Sexbat and The Ingenue and DJ Andy Ravensable keep the trad-goth and industrial music going until the early hours. http://www.midsummersnightball.com/ Plus our Erstwhile Guest's Future Plugs: June 28th - Mr Damage and Mr 13's slightly austere Slaughterhaus 5 August 22nd - Suicide Ally and Jo Cliche's rather lovely Black Plastic

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April 4th, 2008

exliontamer

04:37 pm Hey, would it be at all possible for someone to upload the setlists from the last ever B-Movie? I can't remember what I played and it'd be lovely to recall what sexbat and ingenue_the played as well..

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March 25th, 2008

djpsyche

04:19 pm - Friday: DJ Sexbat at Betty Ford Clinic Never too early to start planning the weekend! Friday 28 March - Join us as the legendary DJ Sexbat (B-Movie, WGW 80s Night) brings his special blend of musical madness to Betty Ford Clinic! ( Clicky for flyer )Along with resident DJs Nils, Andy RavenSable, Miss Glitch and Psyche playing the best goth, EBM, industrial, and whatever else we feel like under the stylish arches of Deep Blue, Club SEOne, Weston Street, SE1 3QX (Under the London Bridge arches). Open 10pm until late with drinks specials until midnight. £7 admission, £6 concessions, £1 off with Goth Card. Join Us!

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March 11th, 2008

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March 8th, 2008

icklekitty

03:44 pm - Slightly OT - help with an article Hi, I'm currently researching an article for flisolo.com on graduate life in London. Of course, any good article comes with some back-up from real people in the situation at hand. I'd be really grateful if you could send me a little blurb about your experiences since graduating. How easy was it to find work here? Was it hard to make new friends? Get housing? Did it meet your expectations? Was it expensive? Why London? I'd also like you to include details of the following, though it is optional: Name University Course Industry Role Salary I can change/conceal names on request. Any help would be much appreciated, and if you know of anyone else who could help out, please forward my email details to them (silktwisteddagger@gmail.com) Thanks Shreena

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March 7th, 2008

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January 8th, 2008

sexbat

11:34 am - What next for the sound system? Just a quick post to say "Happy New Year" and to let you know that we have a gig booked for later this year that some of you might be interested in. Click on the banner for details. As an aside ... did anyone either pick up a coat that wasn't theirs at the last B-Movie or did you leave your coat behind? We appear to have a size 6 wool coat over and are still missing one! L&H

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December 19th, 2007

d_floorlandmine

10:18 am - [Photos] B-Movie: M*A*S*H (aka Thank you and Goodbye) My photos from the last B-Movie are here. Photo policy is here. Usual stuff - comment to correct captions, ask for photo deletion, etc etc, comments are screened as default ... Some thumbnails are ( here. )

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December 18th, 2007

marchosias444

08:45 pm 13 pictures from the last time at bmovie: ( Read more... )

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reddragdiva

10:45 pm - Saturday pics! Pics up - please help fill in missing names. Usual rules

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d_floorlandmine

11:03 am - What tracks remind people of B-Movie? Just wondering (apropros of not a lot¹) what tracks people associate with B-Movie? ( Poll behind cut ) ¹ Well, OK, mostly apropos of bumping into a mate who used to DJ at The Stairway in Croydon, during what may be termed my formative years, and we were discussing the way people often remember clubs by the tracks played.

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