Eat Static - Slough (yup!) in May and System 7 (June)

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That place looks a lot different from the outside... Hence my original comment...

isn't that always the way? Vikram's used to be a Working Mens Club (hence the outward appearance), but they were miserable old gits, and never made younger people welcome. Made it more pleasant for them, until they got old/died, and there was no-one left ... it was bought by a punjabi businessman, who got in a load of set-decorators from nearby Pinewood studios to turn it in every punjabi-princesses dream wedding location. Lots of big weddings there through the summer, they let us have the run of the place when it's quiet, in a 21st Century multi-cultural fashion ...

turn your sound up loud and go to http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com/

it's the genuine article


and yes, you can also get an excellent curry ...

[usernick]

I'm embarrassed to say, but only a month ago I thought Slough was an imaginary town in which The Office was set!

Apparently it's a place to be when Eat Static and System 7 hit town!

It's also where Mars Bars are/used to be made!

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ahoy,

very jolly night with Zion Train:

http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery/200 ... _ZionTrain



and you can now get tickets for:
Eat Static (12th May) http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9952
System 7 (2nd June) http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9954

hurry hurry!

we've also got the legendary Geno Washington on April 12 - proper night out with a Legend ...

[usernick]

Nice one - depending on whether New Order play in Greece that weekend, will depend on whether I see System 7 or not...

Should be a good one - may just buy a ticket just in case...

[Dog]

Ahh, 2nd June is no good for me... Already got something on that weekend.

Oh well...

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tickets onsale ...

www.fennerfest.co.uk

The 2 finest live techno bands in the UK prepare for
the 2006 festival season in style, with exclusive
warm-up gigs at the most opulent and decadent venue
anywhere ... Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough

Fri May 12th - EAT STATIC - http://www.eatstatic.co.uk
The alien invasion of Slough - Joie & Merv unleash
their new material for the first time, anywhere!
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9952

Fri June 2nd - SYSTEM 7 - http://www.a-wave.com/system7/
Steve Hillage & Miquette Giraudy blend dance, guitar,
psychedelic rhythms into an unstoppable frenzy
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9954


Ticket Hotline: 08700 600 100 InfoLine - 07910 332684

FennerFest is a Slough based community-arts group,
putting on a diverse range of entertainment and
social-justice events - see
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery.html for a
flavour. Recent performers include Zion Train, The
Beat, Ozric Tentacles, Ken Campbell and Nik Turner.
All profits donated to local progressive causes

Vikrams Occasions Palace is a punjabi banquetting hall
in the centre of Slough, of unsurpassed decoration,
elegance and atmosphere -
http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com

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Eat Static in Slough - updates

tickets are selling fast for next Friday (12 May) exclusive Eat Static festival warm-up gig in Slough - their first gig this year, and a rare chance to see this legendary live psychedelic-techno band in an intimate and extraordinary venue - Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough - http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com

support from the free festival stalwarts Crowzone (featuring ex-members of 2000DS) with their wonderful festy film archive projections - http://www.dirtysquatters.com/

tickets available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9952 or by calling 08700 600 100. Vikrams is more beautiful than large, so hurry to secure your place

All proceeds to local progressive causes - http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/community.html

More info http://www.fennerfest.co.uk InfoLine - 07910 332684


Friday 12 May, 8pm
Eat Static, Crowzone & guests
Vikram's Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL

Tickets £13 adv + bkg fee/£15 door

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come along then , just over 24 hours to go before the very first Eat Static gig this year, featuring all the fab new material and all your faves, in the most mind-boggling venue you're ever likely to come across, Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough

15 minutes from London on the train, first stop on the M4 outside London, you know it makes sense

everything you need to know here: http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/ InfoLine - 07910 332684

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thanks to everyone that made it all the way to Vikrams in Slough on Friday, that was really good fun

http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery/200 ... EatStatic/




see you all back there for System 7, June 2nd ... http://www.fennerfest.co.uk

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coming next week!

FennerFest are proud to announce the final Maharajah Cabaret before the 2006 summer festival season, with the first live show of 2006 from Steve Hillage and System 7. FennerFest are delighted that System 7 have chosen Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough to launch their tour of UK festivals

Steve has been at the forefront of the British music scene since the late 60's, playing with such bands as Gong as well as pioneering what is now known as "ambient" music. After many years of producing albums for bands such as Simple Minds, Robyn Hitchcock and the Charlatans, he returned to recording himself when his earlier work inspired dance acts such as The Orb in the early 90's, together with his partner Miquette Giraudy to form the phenemonal System 7.

System 7 mix blistering dance beats with layers of psychedelic guitar rhythms, all building up to be the most uplifting live music performance. Good times and smiles guaranteed - http://www.a-wave.com/system7/

Support from festival regulars HeadJam playing their own unique blend of psychedelic-dub-rock, and the quite legendary Handsome Pete

Vikrams Occasions Palace is a unique punjabi banquetting hall, situated in the centre of Slough, that quite simply has to be seen to be believed

FennerFest are a Slough based community-arts group who first came together in protest against the 2003 Gulf War, and have been involved in peace, social justice and music events ever since - more info on http://www.fennerfest.co.uk All proceeds donated to local progressive causes

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SYSTEM 7
Friday 2nd June, doors 8pm

support Headjam (Psychedelic-dub-rock http://www.headjam.co.uk ) & the godlike Handsome Pete
+ special suprise guests


tickets cost £13 in advance or £15 on the door.
online from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9954 ,
by phone on 08700 600 100,
in person: Slough Record Centre, Farnham Rd & Kings
Highway Music; Slough

Venue
Vikram's Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL
http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com/home.html
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk

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don't forget, System 7 playing their first gig this year, tomorrow night!

All the gorgeous and unique surrounds of Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough



info & tix via http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/

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that went well ...


http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery/2006_06_02_System7/



one more for your delectation ...

Babyhead, the Bristol-based ska-hip-hop heroes get ready for another storming festival season by playing a special Refugee Week show at Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough, this Friday 16th June

they're going to rip the roof off - going to be fantastic, best band you'll see all year http://www.babyhead.co.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/results?search=babyhead


Babyhead & Guests
Fri 16th June 8pm, £5
Vikrams Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL
http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com/home.html
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/10740
http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk

[tcb2000]

Looks like an interesting venue - shame I live so far away now!

Where were you when I lived in Berkshire?!?!

Rich