John Sinclair (born October 2, 1941 in Flint, Michigan, United States) is a Detroit poet, one-time manager of the band MC5, and leader of the White Panther Party — a militantly anti-racist countercultural group of white Socialists seeking to assist the Black Panthers in the Civil Rights movement — from November 1968 to July 1969.

A non-profit dedicated to bringing "Ideas Worth Sharing" to the world, TED offers some of the best and brightest sharing their perspectives on technology, entertainment, and design. Many of those who speak at TED discuss topics relevant to education. The following talks include thoughts on creativity, play, technology, the future of entire countries through their children, projects to nurture learning in at-risk students, and much more. Educators from all backgrounds will find something of value from these incredible TED talks.

Kate is in the final rush of this tour and has just a couple more dates to fill…. For anything, questions, pictures, infos related with the tour please get in touch asap. Kate at 12monthsofsummer.co.uk

KAV is releasing his “Mr Nice EP” in the UK on the 21st September. A Free Download single from the EP featuring Howard Marks will be released via a National Newspaper & London label ’This Feeling’ at the end of August.

As well as this coverage, KAV & Howard will be available to do Press & Radio interviews.

“An Evening With Howard Marks & KAV (ex Happy Mondays). Howard Marks & KAV DJ Sets… PLUS…KAV & his Brand New ‘Dirty Rock N’ Roll’/ Psychedelic/ Project – Full LIVE Set”

He was Britan's most wanted man; linked with MI6, the IRA and the Mafia
He has spent seven years in Americas toughest penitentiary

Welcome to the official website of Howard Marks; you'll like him

In addition to running Iron Man Records, I also do a lot of work as a Driver / Tour Manager.

Most of my work is based around Driving and or Tour Management in the Music Industry but I have also worked with the Theatre and Film Industry.

I have played in all sorts of bands myself over the years, I’ve organised 1000’s of gigs as i used to put on regular shows in Birmingham, I’ve set up tours, managed bands, put together press kits, pr and promotion strategies, worked out online strategies for artists big and small, i run a record label, and i’ve dealt with all sorts of madness along the way so I have an understanding of most problems, pressures and issues that performers and their crew may face. I’ve taken a lot of people to a lot of gigs from living rooms, small venues, squats, warehouses, TV and Radio Stations to major music venues and festivals of all shapes and sizes.

PEACE NEWS SUMMER CAMP – STILL TIME TO BOOK! 23-27 July, Oxfordshire

A reminder that we are a week away from The First-Ever (so far as we know) Peace News Summer Camp – book now to make sure of delicious food from Veggies of Nottingham (£8 per day).

The camp features:

War News – Iraq Afghanistan Pakistan Iran; Local anti-arms trade campaigning; Worker’s control; Trident replacement; whole camp debates on 2003 and Where Next For The Anti-War Movement; Civil liberties and freedom to protest; peace education; ‘Does Nonviolence Protect The State?’ debate; calm interventions for resistance; Anti-Militarist Network/NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Edinburgh; tripods, lock-ons and climbing workshops; short Chomsky’s Politics course; libertarian education and home ed resistance; Using the System – how activists can utilise the planning, legal and parliamentary systems; Islamophobia and the “war on terror”; and more

‘Routes To Music’ is an informal introduction to the music industry for all those interested in increasing their potential, gaining knowledge and looking to get more involved in the many areas of the music industry.

Starting in July across the Black Country, unemployed people* can access free workshops and networking sessions focusing on numerous parts of the music industry.

If you want to look at how to develop your potential and gain con?dence through working in one of the many areas of the music business, then please come along to our introductory workshop:

MPs recommendations to re-instate "two-in-a-bar" rule and exempt small venues from needing live music licence rejected

The government has rejected the idea of re-introducing the “two-in-a-bar” rule for pubs hosting live music, but claims it is committed to reducing “unnecessary bureaucracy” around the Licensing Act.

And hopes that pubs with a capacity of 200 or less would be exempt from needing a licence for music in future have also been dashed.

The announcement came from Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw yesterday, who presented the government’s response to 26 recommendations made by MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport committee relating to the Licensing Act.

In the response on live music, the report states: “There is no direct link between size of audience or number of performers and potential for noise nuisance or disorder.”

Seasick Steve Gallery – T in the Park Gallery

“This is a cigar box with a piece of wood on it and four strings,” explained Seasick Steve of his custom-made string instrument that he's holding onto, a strange implement which somewhat resembles a guitar. “And it's a piece of s***…”

Seasick Steve – At T In The Park

American blues-man Seasick Steve performs at this year's T In The Park

The phenomenal character that is Seasick Steve made his debut on the main stage at this year's T in the Park after an amazing performance in the Pet Sounds arena at T 2008. His powerful life stories told through straight-talking simple uncomplicated blues make it easy to captivate any audience.

CHANGING TIMES, PASSION, DESIRE AND AN OVERDOSE OF LUCK. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE ELEMENTS THAT HAVE TURNED ROCK WERCHTER INTO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND – ACCORDING TO ITS COLLEAGUES – BEST FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD. THE CONCISE HISTORY OF A FESTIVAL BETWEEN 1975 AND 2006.
in 1967, a so-called beat happening was organised. Long before Woodstock in the United States and Isle Of Wight in Great-Britain. At its height in 1978, Jazz Bilzen, back then a four-day festival, drew 15,000 festival-goers on its main day. Three years later, only 6,000 people showed up and the festival folded. In 1981 in Torhout and Werchter, about 20,000 and 27,000 spectators showed up. Things really ‘exploded’ in Werchter in 1982, when about 40,000 people were standing at the festival gates. What was a-happening?