The Gallery Café – and so she thinks https://andsoshethinks.co.uk CREATE:COMMUNICATE:CONNECT Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:43:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-FAVICON-90x90-1-32x32.png The Gallery Café – and so she thinks https://andsoshethinks.co.uk 32 32 Stories from songs – live! https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/stories-from-songs-live/ https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/stories-from-songs-live/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:43:40 +0000 http://andsoshethinks.wordpress.com/?p=2719 storiesfromsongs

Launch event at The Gallery Cafe, Bethnal Green. Friday August 30th, 7.30pm

Still time to get involved!

Stories about songs was set up by Francesca and Jamie due to a love of the aforementioned “s” words and general delight found in music and words.
They also can never sit still and dabble in zine making so little projects like this are somewhat perfect.
A publication of short stories inspired by songs is to be published this summer – and we would love you to get involved.
Experience has taught us that some people like rules to work with. It makes them feel better. So if you are one of those, here are 6 general guidelines to bounce off. If you prefer to think of yourself as free spirited or just down right disobedient you may ignore…it is all about creativity after all.
1) Stories can be inspired by a song, follow the protagonists after the chords have ended, reflect the feeling that it incites in you, be a total tangent influenced by the title – whatever. Basically, pick a song, and write.
2) There are no limits to the genre of song – we recognise that some people do get their kicks from hardcore slasher mixed with dubstep beats. However we do ask that it is *moderately* well known – i.e not something you and your mates knocked up in the garage on two tin cans and washboard.
3) Stories should be roughly 400 -1000 words. That said, if you have a killer line, some great flash fiction, or a more epic musing, do send it.
4) Submit stories to storiesfromsongs@live.com You can try other methods, but we might not see it.
5) All stories will of course be credited, so send your name, and a brief bio if you wish.
6) Obviously, we will also need to know what the song that inspired you to write is…
]]> https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/stories-from-songs-live/feed/ 0 Music & Words – January 19th @ The Gallery Cafe https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/musicandwordsjan/ https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/musicandwordsjan/#respond Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:28:59 +0000 http://itsallhappeningmusic.blog.com/?p=1551 Booked and It’s All Happening are getting together to bring you a night of two of life’s finest things – music and words.There will be acoustic music, melodic bands, poetry performances, readings and all combinations of music and words, words and music.
Taking place at The Gallery Cafe in Bethnal Green, on Saturday 19th January, the event will be the perfect antidote to January blues, with the intimate surroundings and inspiring performances. Eliza Shaddad, actors from Liars’ League, Anthony Anaxagorou and Drew Worthley are just a few of the acts that will grace the stage.

In conjunction with Books For London we will be running a book exchange on the night, and you get £1 off entry if you bring a book along to swap.

We also want to hear what you have to say, so any budding writers out there who would like to hear their words on stage, either bring along a piece or send it to us in advance, and we will pick one to showcase on the night.Tickets are a bargainous £6, or only £5 when you bring along a book to swap for Books For London. http://www.wegottickets.com/event/194388http://www.facebook.com/events/528321390529389/
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Tickets now available forMusic and Wordsfrom www.WeGotTickets.com
]]> https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/musicandwordsjan/feed/ 0 It's All Happening festival – the video is here! https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/festivalvideo/ https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/festivalvideo/#respond Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:37:40 +0000 http://itsallhappeningmusic.blog.com/?p=1187 Here it is. Evidence that not only did the It’s All Happening festival did, er, happen, but that it was a damn good day to boot. Check out performances from Alessi’s Ark, Soulmates Never Die, The Ruby Kid, Silent Devices, and Fallingham Fair, and many others, marvel at the ambient surroundings of The Gallery Cafe, appreciate the delightful adornments and decoration, courtesy of Bronwyn Opland and the girls.
Again we would like to thank all the artists, be you of the music, art, spoken word, poetry or craft type, for your time, talent, and entertainment, The Gallery Cafe and St Margaret’s Settlement – good space and great staff, Rob Taylor & Aidan for making sound happen, Bronwyn & the girls for beautifying things, Lara for preserving the memories, The To Do List and everyone who helped spread the word, and all those who came down to enjoy the day.
Of course, the beauty of the visual art form is that you don’t have to read lengthy written musings – you can let the images do the talking. Here you are then:
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