He’s coming…

How often do you look up as you walk down the street. Think about it. There is a fair bit of second story art and information all along Albert Road. Just keep ‘em peeled because he’s coming. So be nice….

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Love Albert Road Day – 2008

We should have posted up this video from last year’s Love Albert Road Day (filmed and edited by Lisa Gomer) before this year’s but didn’t manage to get round to it, sorry Lisa! It’s well worth a watch.

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Love Albert Road Day

I’m sure this won’t be the last post from myself or Paul covering this years Love Albert Road Day. No doubt Paul will have some cracking photographs and hopefully we’ll be able to show a few other peoples images and footage as well. Me and Liz were lucky enough to get a view of everything from Ian Parmiters rooftop.

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Wallspace Gallery

I was lucky enough to be asked by Matt Sills and James Porter to help design a new sign for The Wallspace Gallery on Albert Road. After working through various designs and meetings with everyone the sign evolved into something I think none of us expected. Based on James’s original 3D idea the sign morphed into multiple angles and finishes. The outcome looks amazing I’m sure you’ll agree, but don’t let the images fool you. It has to be seen in person to really appreciate all the angles, curves and reflections.

Thanks to Matt for the opportunity and to James and his Crew for building and installing the next level of Albert Road signage. Those boys really know what their doing when it comes to bespoke design.

Wallspace Gallery can be found at 2C Albert Road, Southsea.

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LARD – Art Exhibition – City: Dwellings on Dwellings

As part of the Love Albert Road day there with be an art exhibition at French Bakery 190 Albert Road with the following local artists & photographers:

Keith Robertson
Tom Mccaughan
Christina Gyles
Daniel James Emo
Chris Ballingall

A collection of works from local artists following a city theme, from the current economic temperature explored in sculpture and wall hangings, to video installation based on city routine as well as light hearted photography of Southsea culture. This one day show has something for everyone. The quirky exhibition is guaranteed to fascinate and stimulate, and to top it off it is later followed by a finale gorilla projection after dark onto one of our much loved Albert Road buildings.

For full info on the exhibition and artists check out their blog at www.love-albert-road-art.blogspot.com.

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Love Albert Road, Love Culture

Love Albert Road is just around the corner. Make sure you get a good nights sleep on Saturday because it’s going to be one hell of a day. Do we really need to tell you more? If the words LARD or Love ALbert Road are a mystery to you then head over HERE and check it all out. Can’t wait.

Kings Theatre X Love Albert Road day poster by that bonkers bunch at ilovedust.

Southsea Fest

I’m sure you are all aware it’s Southsea Fest this Saturday. Hitting Albert Road hard Josie and her rag tag band of pirates have organised one hell of a day out. Check the Southsea Fest Website for more details. I saw Fresh Legs at Bestival last weekend and must say they are a must see. Very impressed. Also the Kry Wolf guys will be playing in the evening who also played at Bestival and are really making a name for themselves.

Anyway, you know the deal. Get your tickets, get the beers in, and watch some great local bands. Tickets are available now and on the day from LJRs, The Fat Fox, Dead mans Glory, The Wedgewood Rooms and online at www.southseafest.com

Highly recommended by Graham & Steve.

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Hipshaker at Southsea Fest

Quick reminder that it’s Southsea Fest this weekend plus the Hipshaker DJs will be playing at the Wine Vaults from 8pm, be sure to include them in you day/evening’s must watches.

More info and links over at the Facebook event.

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Southsea Deck Your Chairs

Senior Lecturer Claire Sambrook from Portsmouth University has organised ‘Southsea Deck Your Chairs‘. A traveling art exhibition made up of 25 customized deckchairs, all designed by current students, alumni and local artists/designers linking the Deckchair with the Seafront. One of which i was lucky enough to be given the chance to work on. Take a sneak peak of the develpoment.

During the end of August for a month the deckchairs will tour around the city of Portsmouth in prominent places such as Southsea Castle, Commercial Road, Gunwharf Quays, Aspex Gallery, City roundabouts, Port Solent, Fratton, Eastney, Albert Road, the Seafront, Portsmouth Football Club, Portsdown Hill, Piers, Southsea Skatepark and will be displayed in Empty shop fronts, on walls, monuments and on the beach.

The first 4 are hot off the press and you can follow developments from the rest in the Deck Your Chairs Flickr Pool.

Claire also hopes to have a brochure designed featuring all the deckchairs around the city and an interview with each artist/designer. If there is anyone out there that is interested in sponsoring this brochure then please get in touch .

If you have any suggestions for a venue or would like more information, or think you can help then please get in contact with Claire at claire.sambrook@port.ac.uk or via Flickr.

All of the deckchairs will be on show at Southsea Fest on Albert Road on September 19th and then available to buy at Love Albert Road Day on September 27th 2009. Don’t miss out on a chance to own one of these exclusive deckchairs as only one of each will be produced. Price £79.99.

In association with : The University of Portsmouth, Southsea Deckchairs, Sifer Design and South Coast Design Forum.

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Southsea Fest

Time is slowly approaching for this years Southsea Fest, and with more acts, venues, events and randomness than you can shake a Cat O’ Nine Tail at you’d better get your tickets soon. This year is shaping up to be much bigger and much better than last years and last year was an amazing day out on Albert Road. Josie and her Press Gang are working super hard to create a day you won’t want to miss.

Keep up to date on Facebook and also MySpace where you can buy tickets from.

And to add to the whole occasion this years Southsea Fest is the same day as the Annual Talk Like A Pirate Day.

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Love Albert Road Love Dead Man’s Glory

Albert Road’s Dead Man’s Glory vintage clothing store will be raising money tomorrow (Saturday) for Love Albert Road Day. Local DJs Hot Rats and Rockabilly Tom will be providing music, cruise by and help support Albert Road.

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Independents Day Fundraiser

Concluding a weekend of fundraisers with all proceeds going to the Love Albert Road Day festival, Gentle Bren plays his usual lazy Sunday blend of Funk, Soul and Hip Hop at the LJR Fundraiser.

Love Albert Road Development is dedicating it’s time & efforts to raising money to support this year’s Love Albert Road Day on September 27th through gigs & dance events in and around Albert Road. The event costs a lot of money to put on, so every donation will be gratefully received!! £2 Donation on the door, 6pm onwards

Tags: LARD, Love Albert Road Day Development

On The Rocks

Albert Road is now home to On The Rocks, a new accessories boutique open at number 227 with welcoming décor, friendly atmosphere and that relaxed community spirit Albert Road is famous for. On The Rocks will be hosting an opening party on the 1st July from 7pm with Matt Seeney DJing plus drinks and nibbles, be sure to pass by and show some support.

For more information check the Facebook event.

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Emptifish & Archive 45

The first of LARD’s fundraisers for this year’s Love Albert Road Day has been announced. Emptifish & Archive take to the stage to support your favourite street festival. Tickets are limited to 120, so first come first served at just £5 each from Southsea Gallery, Albert Road.

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Wallspace Gallery

Matt Sills just sent me over the latest updates from The Wallspace Gallery.

A lot of you may have seen the paintings Simon did at last years Love Albert Road Day (LARD). Well you’re in luck. Matt has produced a limited edition poster showing all 4 of Simons paintings. The posters are on sale to help raise money for this years LARD. This is as I’m sure you’re aware a very worthy cause. Not just for the city it’s self, but for the community.

Tags: Love Albert Road Day Development, Simon Whitcomb

Example & DJ Wire + Albino Monkey/Red Indie @ LJR

You know the score people. Good beats and good times guaranteed on a Saturday night at The Little Johnny Russells. We Supply Movement are putting on yet another night of mayhem with Example & DJ Wire (LIVE).

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Indoor Record Fayre @ LJR Bank Holiday Monday

Head over to Johnny Russells and spend the last of your Bank Holiday pennies on some records. Brightons Edgeworld is a tiny, fiercely independent record store specialising in alternative, emergent,interesting music that just happens to be predominantly VINYL and they will have plenty Rock/Rap/Jazz/Punk/Hip Hop/Indie/Metal/Dance/Soul and more to fulfill your junkie needs.

Free Entry, Monday 25th, Midday til 5pm. To see more details and RSVP head over to the Facebook Event Page.

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Gettano…

Gattano is the ‘balearic bastard love child’ of the Civilisation of the Rough crew, their first evening will be on Saturday 23rd May at The Loft on Albert Road and will feature DIESEL. Tickets as usual will be £5 and available from Head (also on Albert Road) so be sure to grab them early as this will no doubt sell out quick. Be sure to keep an eye on the Facebook group and on the event too.

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Frank Costa @ The One Eyed Dog

Under new Management the One Eyed Dog has been killing it lately and the Frank Costa night will be no exception. Free entry and good times. Enjoy.

Poster design by Little Dave.

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COR DJ’s @ Atrium!! Every Friday

Each and every Friday evening, for the foreseeable future at least, the wonderful COR ressies will be playin on rotation at one of our fave lil tucked away drinking holes in Southsea village, The Atrium.

Under the watchful eye of COR stalwarts Steve Laming and Big Mick, the residents will be serving up the finest disco, balearic beats and deep house.

So if you can’t live without the COR sounds for a moment longer and you can do without the frills, get yourself down on a Friday nite, unwind with a cocktail and shake your arse to the cream of the COR DJ’s boxes!! It’s free! Get involved. Sign up on Facebook for updates.

Tags: Atrium, civilisation of the rough, COR