Brixton features
After the mayhem of the Actionettes’ Night of the Shimmying Dead up north, we headed back to Brixton to catch the tail end of the Exploding Cinema’s 20th birthday party.
Exploding Cinema’s 20th Birthday at the Brixton Dogstar Read More
There was a particularly mad one at the Brixton Albert last night with our Offline Halloween special proving a memorable night!
Brixton Halloween madness: photos from Offline Club Read More
Just seen (and heard) thundering through the heart of Brixton was the Battle of Britain Class steam locomotive number 34067 ‘Tangmere,’ running from Victoria to Hastings, on the south coast.
Brixton rattles to the sound of a Battle Of Britain class steam locomotive Read More
It was old school to the max in Brixton on Saturday night with the old Fridge (now the Electric Brixton) playing host to the likes of Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway …
Back to the old school at the Electric Brixton (Fridge) Read More
There was another very lively night going down in Brixton town last night, with the Offline DJs getting the Brixton Albert dancefloor jumping (and falling over). The crowd – and …
Drinking and dancing at the Brixton Offline club, 21st October 2011 Read More
Work is continuing apace on the new ice rink being erected on the corner of Brixton Station Road and Pope’s Road in central Brixton.
Construction work speeds ahead at Brixton Ice Rink Read More
Seen on the corner of Somerleyton Road and Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.
Say hello to Brixton’s happy postbox Read More
Friday nights at the Prince Albert are something of a Brixton institution – it’s where you can guarantee a friendly, lively, really mixed crowd with a thoroughly eclectic (read: drunk) selection of party …
Brixton Offline Club DJ night photos – 14th Oct 2011 Read More
You’ve got to love a good Brixton sunset, and this autumnal one wasn’t bad at all. Taken from the lofty heights of the Barrier Block, in the foreground you can …
Brixton – autumnal sunset over Coldharbour Lane Read More
In response to the recent rioting, an event called ‘We Love Brixton’ took place on Windrush Square in the centre of town on Saturday. Organised by residents and shopowners from …
We Love Brixton event at Windrush Square, Brixton Read More
This was every bit as messy as you might have expected – with gypsy punk dance band Drunken Balordi joining the madness of a Friday night at the Prince Albert, Brixton. Here’s some pics:
Drunken Balordi at the Brixton Offline Club. Drinking, dancing and falling over follows Read More
It’s never a good idea to fall asleep in a Brixton pub on a Saturday night, especially so when you have mischievous chums about.
Man falls asleep in Brixton pub: grows angry second head Read More
Sign seen on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, south London. [More Brixton photos]
Good news! The INTERNET is OPEN today! Read More
Great to see the new stables up and running for the Ebony Horse Club, a charity set up to “improve the life skills, education and attainment of some of the …
Ebony Horse Club, Brixton – horse riding for kids in deepest Lambeth Read More
Blimey – that was a hot weekend! We took a walk through Myatt’s Fields on Saturday and although it was the beginning of October, it felt like high summer, with temperatures nearly hitting 30 degrees …
Ice cream bike pedals around Myatt’s Fields on the hottest October day on record Read More
We had a lively night down the Prince Albert on Friday night, with a three-strong gang of DJs keeping the crowd going till late. As ever, my trusty old Ricoh …
Offline Club mash up at the Brixton Albert, 30th Sept 2011 Read More
This year’s Lambeth Archives Open Day was run on the theme of ‘festival’ and took place at the Minet Library, which houses the Lambeth Archives collection. Talks, films, workshops and an …
Lambeth Archives Open Day at the Minet Library, October 2011 Read More
The striking Evelyn Grace Academy on Shakespeare Road in Brixton has just been announced as the winner of the coveted Stirling prize for 2011.
Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton wins 2011 Stirling architectural prize Read More
Less than two weeks ago the site was completely flattened, but construction work is proceeding with gusto at the site of Brixton’s new temporary ice rink on Brixton Station Road.
Brixton’s new Ice Rink rises up at a rate of knots Read More
Last night saw the launch of the UK’s first local electronic currency and unveiling of the four new Brixton Pound notes. The event took place at the Electric Brixton (that’s …
Brixton Pound launches electronic currency with a lively party at the Electric Brixton Read More
Cruelly banished last year by some pencil-pushing, budget-squeezing killjoys at Lambeth Council, I’m delighted to learn that the Brockwell Park Fireworks Display is back for 2011, ready to thrill locals …
Guy Fawkes fireworks are back for Brockwell Park on the 5th November 2011! Read More
It’s great to see the old Brixton Fridge (now the Electric Brixton) back in business, and last night a charity performance by indie popsters Hard Fi had the place packed out.
Hard-Fi headline the Electric Brixton reopening party, 20th Sept 2011 Read More
There was socialism in the air at the Prince Albert last Friday, with an accumulation of comrades laying down the socialist R’n’B, with the fabulous Thee Faction headling. I ended up having a bit …
Socialist R’n’B for the masses! Thee Faction at the Brixton Albert Read More
Despite a long-running campaign of opposition from local traders, work has started on a new ice rink in Brixton, located on the site of the old Pope’s Road car park.
Works starts on Brixton’s new ice rink on Pope’s Road/Brixton Station Road Read More
Last Friday night at the Brixton Albert turned out to be one hell of a party, with Austrian Balkan ska/punk outfit putting on a sensational show. Here’s some photos from …
A Viennese whirl of Balkan ska-punk with Roy De Roy at the Brixton Albert Read More
Billed as a “total mashup” with an exhortation to “CRUNK IT UP,” the Anti Anti Folk Festival at Brixton’s Windmill was sure to be a messy affair, and it certainly …
Anti-Anti-Folk Festival, Windmill, Brixton, September 2011 Read More
Queuing up in the Brixton branch of Barclays Bank usually made for a particularly grim experience – although nowhere near as bad as the dreaded Ferndale Road Post Office – but after …
Premier League trophy comes to Brixton as Barclays Bank relaunches Read More
Operating out of a squatted Dole Office in the centre of Brixton, Cooltan Arts was a hugely popular community centre, running from 1991-1995. Some graffiti and old posters celebrating the collective’s contribution …
Graffiti and old posters celebrate 20th anniversary of Brixton’s legendary Cooltan squat Read More
We were offered a last minute DJ gig at the Brixton Prince Albert last night – and naturally couldn’t refuse (let’s face it, whenever the words, “do you want to DJ” and …
Offline DJ night, Friday 2nd Sept – some photos Read More
On Friday, we hosted Canadian electro-popsters City Of Glass at the Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton.
City of Glass at Brixton Offline, 26th Aug 2011 Read More