From: The Magpie's Nest
[info_at_themagpiesnest_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 21 December 2011 19:59
Subject: We are Evolving;
2011>2012 News and events
Hello to all Magpie's Nest friends,
new and old.
Hope you're are looking forward to
the Christmas break. We've been sitting on this announcement for a little
while, but can now give you our big news:
The Magpie's Nest
will from January 2012 develop into two new and autonomous organisations. We'd
like to welcome you to:
The Nest Collective & Two For Joy
Established in March 2006, The
Magpie's Nest, BBC-award-winning London folk club and music promoter, has grown exponentially in scope, remit and in nature. We
have been privileged to have discovered and fostered such a wealth of talented
musicians, bands, and such a resurgent interest in folk and traditional music,
that continued expansion was inevitable.
The Present & Future
In 2012 The Magpie's Nest
will grow again, giving rise to two new
organisations, 'The Nest Collective' and 'Two For Joy', (both part of the Magpie's Nest family) which will further explore and develop the work and legacy
of the musical journey so far taken. January will see two new websites,
new venues, new festivals, new commissions, and double the capacity of The
Magpie's Nest to continue this neccesary work. Both organisations formally
launch on 3 January 2012 with all the news of each venture's plans (we both have lots of very special and brand new nights
coming your way). We both have big things in store!!!!
Thank YOU so much for
all your support over the last six years it has been wonderful having you as
part of this vibrant and exciting new community. We are incredibly proud of the
achievements of The Magpie's Nest, and how lucky we've been with all the
wonderful artists and audiences we've met and to be part of this ever expanding
'Folk Revolution'. We hope you'll join us on our new journeys in 2012 and
beyond.
Love to you all
Sam Lee and Joe Buirski
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Finally, a reminder that there's
still time to get your tickets for the New Year's Eve Party at the Southbank
Centre. Come and ring in the new year with us, and drink to new ventures!
27 December
Festive Bash
- 'Two For Joy'
Aaron Jonah Lewis + Nathan Ball +
Folkaoke! + The Zong Zing All Stars + Cut A Shine
Cut A Shine and Two For Joy
(Magpie's Nest) join forces to present a Festive Bash at The Old Queen's Head.
The event takes over both floors of the pub. Upstairs features Local Folk-Punk
party-starters The Rogues Gallery, an almighty Hoedown from Cut A
Shine, High-Energy Soukous super-group The Zong Zing All Stars,
topped off with a DJ set from Cal Jader - the man behind the
ever-successful Movimientos Nights. Downstairs features some enchanting songs
and masterful guitar playing from Nathan Ball, followed by raucous
sing-along-tastic Folkaoke! More to be announced downstairs.
A veritable Christmas musical feast
in the doldrums between Christmas and New Years.
The Old Queen's Head, Islington
31 December
New Year's Eve
Party _at_ SBC Royal Festival Hall - 'The Nest Collective'
Maia + Krar Collective + We Were Evergreen + Urban Folk Quartet + The Moulettes
+ Many, many others
Celebrate the New Year in iconic style, with exclusive access to Southbank
Centre and one of London's most breathtaking views. A stellar line-up of
guests, including Gabby Young & Other Animals and Eliza Carthy's Motown
Ceilidh, grace The Clore Ballroom and foyers at Royal Festival Hall for a
unique night of live music, DJs, silent discos, entertainment and all manner of
fun.
Other acts recently announced include The Destroyers, The Moulettes, The Trans
Siberian Marching Band, Revere, DJ Moneyshot, Urban Folk Quartet, Bellatrix and
Disraeli, Babyhead, The La De Lahs, Jess Bryant, Piff The Magic Dragon. See the
Southbank
website for the latest announcements - more acts still to be announced.
Shortly before midnight the party moves outside to an exclusive terrace
overlooking the Thames, where you can enjoy London's fireworks away from the
crowds, weather permitting. Then head back inside to give one final hurrah for
2011 and welcome 2012 in spectacular style.
Early booking strongly recommended: there is a limited number of tickets
available.
Royal Festival Hall, London
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