Help Fund a Festival! Clean Air Clear Stars seeks Kickstarter Support for its Fifth Annual Music Festival

Over the past 5 years Clean Air Clear Stars has hosted over 100 of todays best bands such as the Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Black Angels, Robby Krieger from The Doors, Dead Meadow, Gram Rabbit, Spindrift, Sky Parade, Hopewell, He's My Brother She's My Sister and many many more. The festival features 3 stages and is held in the enchanting desert community of Pioneertown - a former old west movie set built in 1940s.  Our goal at Kick Starter is to raise the money needed to put on this years event which is being held on September 23 & 24th, 2011. Clean Air Clear Stars is a volunteer based community driven festival. Core costs are always a challenge to keep the event going. Your contribution will pay for essential operating expenses like sound, lights, crew, stage rentals, equipment costs and other necessities. Please note that the money we raise here at Kick Starter will go to funding the infrastructure costs of putting on the actual event and will not go toward the charity side of the festival. Each year, Clean Air Clear Stars donates proceeds from ticket sales to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 1000s of trees around the USA. If you have attended Clean Air Clear Stars in the past and had the experience of spending 3 days out in the desert with some of the best bands around then you know how special this event is! Please do your part to keep the festival going! Thank you for your support!

Donate here:  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/873093506/clean-air-clear-stars-5th-annual-music-festival

Ripple News - The Kut Set to Headline Camden's Harajuku!

HARAJUKU! returns by popular demand when Criminal Records presents the Harajuku! Autumn Ball at Proud Gallery, Camden on Tuesday 24th August. As the latest installment of London’s most notorious Japanese themed club night, the event features eight different themed rooms, celebrating Japanese wonders like Geishas, Lolita’s, Comics, Gaming, Origami, Karaoke, Manga, Art and a mix of Live Bands, Indie Music and JPOP.

Harajuku! fashion is all about celebrating a love of Japan, being creative and mixing together different styles and influences, and has proved to be incredibly popular internationally. The fashion element is also a potent theme with the event fast becoming a key stop for a number of the freshest London designers. Party goers mix together different styles and influences and the competition for the best dressed character is fierce. Some characters dress up as idols from Anime, Movie while others focus on the looks of Gothica or Lolita.

The event has already gained a reputation with gaming communities as a great place to meet, socialise and play. At the new location, Harajuku! will be an even better experience as the night will benefit from its own Gaming Zone. Camden gamers will be able to choose from the large variety of PS3 and Wii games to play on the large screen including Xbox Rock Band, or bring their own handheld consoles to play in their own private area.

Manga aficionados will also have their own zone in one of themed ex-horse hospital stables, with screenings of Manga and Animee all night. Other themed zones include the BYODJ, featuring a bring your own MP3 player listening party, to share the best recommendations of Jpop with others and get new tips. This is not to mention the Karaoke Zone where attendees can party in true Japanese style!

There are various co promoters and Japanese event organisers involved including the DS Lite Group for handheld gaming, Teracotta Film who will be playing clips from their latest film 'Big Tits Zombie' in 3D as well as providing prizes for the Best Dresser Cosplayer!  There are also London groups such as London Alternative and the Harajuku and Cosplay group involved.


LINKS

Event Page: http://harajuku.criminalrecords.cc

More Event Info: http://events.criminalrecords.cc/harajuku_cosplay.html

Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=387971

Facebook Invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=14377148564935


LIVE PERFORMANCES

THE KUT, are the show headliners.  An all female dark indie rock band, who have been making waves in the UK and beyond, The Kut have already been reviewed as “the best all female band the UK has ever produced”.  Currently in the studio recording their debut album, 'Lies My Mother Told Me' for release late this year, expect sultry vocals, kick ass guitar solos, strong songs and powerful melodies. Rave reviews all round make The Kut a must see band in 2010. http://www.myspace.com/thekutgirlsrock

M-TIGERS TAEKWONDO PERFORMANCE

Expect a spectacular performance of Martial Arts at its best, from London’s favourite multi-arts fighting group.

http://www.m-tigerstaekwondo.co.uk


CAPELLE a hard rocking combo who came to prominence at the O2 Undiscovered competition. Combining over-driven '60s inspired Rock with tinges of Electro and Hip Hop, Capelle master a unique sound that will get melodists and headbangers all united in one big party.

http://www.myspace.com/capellesound 

IRAQ, a female fronted indie pop band, with hints of Morrisey and charming 80's swagger.

http://www.myspace.com/iraqband

MATANIU, an 8-piece experimental combo which showcases an amazing variety of sounds and influences that create the perfect backing for the unique songwriting and amazing vocal abilities of singing goddess Mataniu.

http://www.myspace.com/mataniu

FUZZ VALENTINE,a three piece fuzz-infected indie band from London, who combine boyish wonder with skittish pop music. Their single 'Far' received extensive airplay on London's Xfm. Get ready for a treat!

http://www.myspace.com/fuzzvalentine