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
This is so cute! Yesterday, central Brixton was packed full of fire engines dealing with a major incident at the Footlocker store on Brixton Road. Although all the fire engines …
Little fire engine keeps an eye on Atlantic Road, Brixton Read More
I’m still not sure of the mechanics of a fire that can start up again two weeks after it had supposedly been put out, but the riot-damaged Footlocker store in …
Brixton Footlocker fire smoulders on, shops still closed [photos] Read More
Maybe Brixtonites are just too cool to bother posting up positive messages on the hoardings outside a riot-devastated building – or maybe no one really cared much for the burnt …
Brixton’s riot ‘love wall’ fails to engage locals Read More
Uplifting graffiti seen on the boardings outside the Footlocker store which was looted and burnt down in the disturbances in central Brixton last weekend.
One Love, Brixton – graffiti on riot-trashed store Read More
With the media concentrating on the unrelated trouble that happened in Brixton after Splash had finished, it’s worth reminding people that a hugely successful event went on during the day, …
Brixton Splash 2011 – some photos from the Lambeth street festival Read More
At the time of writing, reports are coming through that shops in Brixton have been told to close “right away” as rumours of fresh trouble grow. Brixton was hit pretty …
Brixton closes down as rumours of fresh trouble circulate Read More
Violence and looting broke out around Brixton’s town centre yesterday, with several local businesses hit and several reports of assaults taking place. Most of the town centre remains cordoned off, …
Brixton remains closed after overnight riots and looting – photos Read More
It’s been a good month for Brixton’s murals. Brixton Academy’s 1982 mural by Stephen Pusey was lucky enough to have gone under a bit of a restoration.
Restoration work on iconic Brixton Academy mural completed Read More
We’ve lost a worrying amount of pubs around Brixton over the years, and I’m saddened to see that the attractive Duke of Wellington pub on Acre Lane is currently being …
Duke of Wellington, Acre Lane Brixton – Edwardian pub demolished Read More
Entitled ‘Brixton Speaks,’ this art installation by author Will Self is located on the side of the Iceland supermarket, at the western end of Brixton’s famous Electric Avenue. It’s also directly …
Will Self’s art piece on Brixton Electric Avenue lights up Read More
Featuring two-thirds of the original Alabama 3 crew, Brixton-based Mountain of Love slammed down an ace set at the Brixton Windmill last night.
Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011 Read More
Brixton Village (or Granville Arcade as us old school Brixtonites like to call it) has undergone some massive changes in the last few years. The future for the run-down indoor …
Brixton Village in the summer, July 2011 Read More
We had a surprisingly lively crowd out in Brixton on a Wednesday night for the fantastic French Balkan ska instrumental band Gagadilo. The guys put in a magnificent performance! Here’s a few …
French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline Read More
Now reduced to an impressively high pile of bricks is this old factory that stood on the corner of Acre Lane and Kings Avenue, Brixton, SW2.
Almighty pile of bricks on Acre Lane, Brixton, SW2 Read More
Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.
Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor Read More
We had a monster night going on in Brixton on Friday, with the fabulous New Town Kings laying down some wondrous traditional ska and reggae.
Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings Read More
A welcome addition on Brixton Water Lane is the new Brixton Space Tapas cafe/bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week using fresh market produce.
Brixton Space, Tapas cafe/bar on Brixton Water Lane picks up rave reviews Read More