Brixton features
London Routemaster Farewell The Powers That Be have decided that the hugely popular, much-loved Routemaster buses will no longer run on London’s roads, and today saw the last surviving service …
London Routemaster Farewell in Brixton Read MoreNot a lot of people know this, but two short scenes from the fab 1966 hit film ‘Alfie’ were shot in Brixton. Thanks to the generosity of the urban75 board …
Alfie, Michael Caine and the Brixton connection Read More
Offlines coming up Its going to tally up to three Offlines this month, with another Birkbeck gig on the 21st, followed by a Dogstar mash up on the 27th. Here’s …
Offlines coming up Read More
Daft story of the day – from the South London Press. It’s about squirrels supposedly becoming addicted to the crack rocks that addicts have been stashing in Brixton front lawns …
Brixton Crack Squirrels and urban75 Read More
Offline photos, bikes and Blagging Lizzy Thursday’s Offline at the Dogstar was a hoot – there was a busy crowd and the acts were excellent. And I got drunk. Last …
Offline photos, bikes and Blagging Lizzy Read MoreThe quagmire returns ‘The chances of getting a heavy downpour are quite small’, said a Met Office spokesman yesterday. Yeah, rrrright. Last night was the meanest, loudest, heaviest and longest …
The quagmire returns – rain in London Read More
Long overdue updates (part one): Offline, Tom Robinson, Fierce Festival and Bonnington Cafe 26th May, Offline Club with Tom Robinson It was hectic as usual, but in the end Offline …
Offline, Tom Robinson, Fierce Festival and Bonnington Cafe Read More
A long week Sorry for the lack of updates, but things have been a bit hectic. I’ve been busy sorting out the next Offline at the Dogstar, this Thursday (16th …
A long week Carter USM, Windmill, PROD Read MoreWeekend update… Offline at the Dogstar on Thursday truly rocked – there was a good crowd, some great acts, some fabulous visuals and a fantastic vibe – a big thanks …
Illustrated Ape and Dogstar Offline Read MoreA feast of new panoramas on the site! I’ve been swivelling about snapping photographic panoramas, and have just got around to adding them to the site. (Please note: panoramas need …
A feast of new photo panoramas on the site – Wales, London, Brixton… Read More
Offline triumph! I can’t say I really enjoyed myself until the night was nearly over (way too much stress!), but our first Offline club night at the Dogstar was a …
Offline packs the Dogstar Brixton! Read More
Lager weekend I still haven’t managed to quite shake off the buzz from the mad hedonism of Glastonbury, so this weekend continued in a similarly alcoholic haze. My poor liver! …
Actionettes at HDIFTBL, Brixton Read MoreThe urban75 south London curry crew is in full effect tonight, so I’m looking forward to a jolly good nosh-up in Khan’s (Brockwell Park), promptly followed by some intense lagerification …
Friday night is curry night! Read More
Post weekend update: Saturday afternoon, I popped down to St Agnes Place, an old community Kennington squat now threatened with eviction. We couldn’t stay long as a trip to town …
Alternative Euro 2004 – urban75 football team Read More
King of the hangovers! Last night was fierce and it’s got a hangover to match. The beers started to flow at the Albert and turned into a veritable torrent at …
King of the hangovers after HDIFTBL! Read MoreWhat a hangover! I’m still recovering after night’s Offline party at the Brixton Ritzy: see the pictures here It was the first time I’ve put the club on a Saturday …
What a hangover! Drinking at the Ritzy Read More
Coffee in the Lounge I’m currently relaxing on the deep leather sofa in The Lounge and giving this mo:Blog Palm blogging software its first ‘road test’. So far, its looking …
Coffee in the Lounge Brixton Read MoreA new Bard of Brixton! Last night saw the annual Bard of Brixton poetry slam-down at the Albert, with the excellent Jack rightly crowned as the winner. The Albert had …
A new Bard of Brixton! Read MoreIt’s been a long weekend! Friday I enjoyed a quaff with loads of chums in the trusty Prince Albert, Brixton before checking out a new club night in the Canterbury …
Long weekend- HDIFTBL, Brixton Read MoreSkankin’ around the room… Currently glued to the office CD player is the mighty fine Linton Kwesi Johnson, “LKJ in Dub” 1980 CD. ‘Nuff respect! A quick update to what’s …
The Dome, Lambeth Country Show and PROD Read MoreApologies for the delay in updating my blog. As you probably might have guessed, the mighty Cardiff City won the play off final and the celebrations were most beerful – …
Alcohol, celebration and work Read MoreNew site stuff! Once again, I’ve spent almost all my time with pursuing another non-profit obsession – a brand new Brixton section, completely updated with lots of features and history …
Site updates: a new Brixton section! Read MoreSnow! Woohoo!!! Just been walking around Brixton, covered in three inches of lovely, crunchy, white snow – I love it! Naturally, I had my camera with me and I managed …
Brixton Snow! Woohoo!!! Read MoreAnother top weekend! Naturally buoyed by Cardiff City dispatching Colchester 2-1, Friday saw me (and a small crew of u75-ers) heading up to the Electric Ballroom to enjoy the attitude-free …
Football, Electric Ballroom and the Albert. Alright! Read More