About us
This is for people who are into new bands and old films, particularly cult and alternative stuff that's relatively affordable. C'mon, do you really want to join two different groups? We also show social online films: we watch something good (and preferably free) online and hang out via WhatsApp while it's on.
We're an open and friendly group, so if you have interesting taste and a willingness to organise people, collar me at an event because I'm looking to build up a group of hosts who are into a diverse range of stuff. In the meantime, if there's something you want to go to, say so in the Discussions and I'll see what I can do.
Three other points: 1) If you want to go to something it's best to book early, these events often sell out (yes, even the movies), 2) If you come to an event and can't find anyone, post on the event page and we'll look for you, and 3) If you can't make it, make sure to change your RSVP to No beforehand because we have a three strikes policy for no shows - as in three strikes and you're out.
Upcoming events
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Burst City (1982) - SOLD OUT
The Garden Cinema, 39-41 Parker St, London WC2B 5PQ,, London, GBScreening as part of the Garden Cinema's 1980s: The Lost Decade of Japanese Cinema season, Burst City is both a dystopian look at Japan's future and an attempt to chronicle its punk rock present, complete with acting appearances by a load of real-life punks and performances by three bands from different Japanese punk scenes.
The plot is essentially that two bands, each of which oversee Mad Max-style biker gangs, face off against each other and the cops as they look to protest the construction of a nuclear power plant. But the movie is more about its kinetic visuals and blast of rock n'roll, and also notable for being an early influence on the country's cyberpunk movement - the link to, say, Akira, isn't hard to spot.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxPPkDW3gr8
Tickets are now sold out, I'm afraid. If you did nab a ticket, the film starts at 8pm so let's see if we can grab a drink at the member's bar upstairs from 7.30pm and head in afterwards.
*So, in a way, it's Japan's Jubilee6 attendees
Nusantara Beat - SOLD OUT (Waiting list available)
Moth Club, Old Trades Hall, Valette St, London E9 6NU, London, GB**As it says in the title, the tickets are now technically gone, but if you get on the list quickly, you should have a decent chance to nab one!**
I've been describing Nusantara Beat to people as the Indonesian Altin Gun, which is kind of true but not the whole story. They essentially blend trad Indonesian folk music (by way of Amsterdam) with elements of funk and psych rock - it's very 70s-ish to my ears, but also very danceable, which you don't see at every show.
Here are some pseudo-live songs:
Tamat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBNmVtan21I
Sifat Manusia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Hg9BGyL38
Bakat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHtBCJnKkqA
Tickets are sub-£16 including booking fee and they're available here. Doors open at half seven so let's meet for a pre-drink at the Cock Tavern at seven and head in for the support band around eight.13 attendees
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