Saturday 21st February

Wednesday 25th February

Not many people can say they have put together a collection of work ready for their debut at the age of 20. But Joe Holbrook is one of the few that can. Coming from a south London borough he brings us "21", a series of portraits from the night life which we all love and can relate to. His paintings focus on the body of his chosen subjects showing how body posture, and the garments which we wear often say a lot about us. All his canvases are painted in acrylic, then covered in a clear resin, giving the impression it is finished with a layer of glass. "I also do this to freeze the painting in time almost, to capture what stage i was at in my level of painting, and to stop me working back into at a later date."

After narrowly missing a prison sentence in 2008 for criminal damage, he found himself under probation doing 240 hours of community service and hit with a £2500 fine. Uni was now out of the question. So Joe decided to go it alone and teach himself how to better his painting through trial and error, and his obvious natural talent. "I've learnt no one can teach you your style, just you, and vice versa. However accepting your style is the hardest thing to overcome." Having to work two part-time jobs and finish his punishment has made it a challenging year for Joe, but he still presents us with his debut exhibition which is a huge achievement for any young artist. I get the feeling this is just the beginning for him.
"I dunno what the future holds, but I'm never gonna stop painting. I'm a bit bored of body portraits so I'm gonna give that a rest for a little while. I've got much stronger new ideas ready though I can tell you that! Ask my mates Josh or Jimmy. As for graffiti I'm never gonna be done with that either haha! It's too much fun, my fingers have been itching for the last year! I see it as more of a disability or mental illness haha!...............definitely!"

Joe Holbrook's debut '21' is being held at the Bodhi Gallery, Brick Lane, London, E1
7pm onwards
25 February - 4 March 2009

Thursday 5th February

CHEER UP YOU ROTTERS Bortusk Leer & Five Four 5 - 16 February 2009 Private View: Thursday 5 February, 6-9pm The Brick Lane Gallery | 196 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA | 0207 729 9721 http://www.thebricklanegallery.com/STREET-ART-CHEER-UP-YOU-ROTTERS.html Artists BORTUSK LEER and FIVE FOUR are united for the first time by Brick Lane Gallery to fill the space with the cheeky day-glo madness of their street-art inspired works and chaotic colourful lifestyles for what promises to be a lively antidote to a particularly monotonous and gloomy February.

The fruit of forbidden love between a Lion Tamer and a Candy floss seller BORTUSK LEER was forced to find his own way in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia. Though his early years are shrouded in mystery (some say circus some say tractor barn) by his teens, Leer could be found joyfully daubing the walls of his homeland with fantastical-childlike characters, psychedelic vermin and inhuman collage. Art comedy was born and Leer never looked back, particularly when being chased by the secret police with big-headed pictures of Lenin streaming out behind him always sporting the trademark Top Hat and Cane he had won wrestling a Turk on the quay of Messina.(1) BORTUSK LEER presents in the show new additions to his works by way of monster-sculptures, made from various materials including wool, toys and drift wood, as well as a collection of new paintings, inspired by all things colourful and fun and an animation. Future projects include standing on the spare plinth in Trafalgar square on his hands whilst juggling 4 monkeys wearing fez hats with his feet and an animated TV show.

FIVE FOUR uses fluorescent acrylic paints, inks and sprays to create paintings which take on a sculptural form through the textured and 3D aspect of his work. Inspired by signage, toilet graffiti and advertising, FIVE FOUR avoids the clichés of street art by using titles and words as the unique source of his work. With a tongue in cheek approach to language, his works express a certain feeling of rebellion - The title is the picture, he says and these titles are always social comments reflecting our time. From small paintings on canvas - little curiosities which he used to paste directly into the street - to larger scale works and printed imagery highlighted in light boxes, FIVE FOUR opens the discussion about the way in which our society plays with visuals codes. His work demonstrates a technical process which starts with the preparation of the canvas - often covered with found paper such as maps - to then apply textured 3D letters made of paint, offering unconditional messages about the difficulties of living in our society. (1) Text by BORTUSK LEER

The Brick Lane Gallery 196 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA | 0207 729 9721 info@thebricklanegallery.com Open Daily 12 - 6pm http://www.thebricklanegallery.com/STREET-ART-CHEER-UP-YOU-ROTTERS.html

Friday 13th February

**DEVIATE 1st BIRTHDAY**
SCALA - FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY

To celebrate our 1st Birthday in London Deviate are proud to present a selection of some of the biggest party starters in the business with room 2 hosted by electro kingpins DOLLOP.

SHY FX
THE NEXTMEN + MC WREC
ADRIAN SHERWOOD + SPECIAL GUESTS (ON-U SOUND)
EXEL - MOODIE & ISHU (REGGAE ROAST)

DOLLOP - ROOM 2 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE..

CRYSTAL FIGHTERS - LIVE


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Crystal Fighters juxtapose Basque folk music with churning basslines and catchy energetic vocals. The result of which is a jubilant and uplifting sound unlike any other- offering raved-up, percussive folktronica, veering from Fischerspooner-style euphoria to Animal Collective-toned delicacy. This has seen them take London by storm- playing Matter, The End and beyond; whilst supporting the likes of Buraka Som Sistema, Wiley, A-Trak, Benga, Kissy Sell Out and a Radio 1 Live Session for Rob da Bank. www.myspace.com/crystalfighters

JOE & WILL ASK - LIVE


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Coming across with dirt and cutting edge production and an eye firmly on the dance floor, but also with effortless musicality not normally associated with techno, they win over fans from the band/ indie scene, as easily as diehard clubbers. They inject tonality and musical flow into everything they touch, all under the banner of techno or electro or whatever you would like to call it, and have been compared to Soul Wax, Chemical Brothers, DIM and Popof.Their residencies at underground club nights have moved up into playing at some of the hottest nights in London; Matter, Trailer Trash, Durrr, Club NME, Boombox, Scala, Ministry of Sound, the Egg to name a few, as well as gigs across the UK, Berlin, Florence, Milan, Budapest, Bucharest and Lille. www.myspace.com/joeandwillask

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Saturday 1st August

On the Saturday 1st August Field Day returns to Victoria Park for its third annual summer extravaganza. Field Day will be one of this summer's essential festivals and with last years event a sell out, you'll need to be quick off the mark to snap up yours.

Kicking off proceedings for 2009, Field Day is ecstatic to announce MOGWAI as their headline act. The critically acclaimed Scottish rock group, formed by Stuart Braithwaite and Dominic Aitchison in 1995, have since become one of the most influential and best known names in post-rock, they have curated the ATP Festival, sold out The Albert Hall, London and last year released their sixth album 'The Hawk Is Howling'.

Also confirmed for this years event is Domino Record's amazing ambient electro wizard, FOUR TET, Former Arab Strap multi-instrumentalist MALCOM MIDDLETON, the softly spoken JAMES YORKSTON, this year's hot tip to be the next Hot Chip, ERRORS, and the incredible FENNESZ.

Brought to you by London's most adventurous and daring promoters - Eat Your Own Ears, Adventures In The Beetroot Field, Bugged Out! - Field Day will bring you the most cutting edge line up of bands and DJs in the 2009 Festival season whilst transforming the heart of East London into an eclectic Village Fete expect tombola, cocnut shy, sack races, bowling for Bacon and more! 

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Friday 30th January

Wednesday 21st January

Opening Tonight - Wednesday 21^st January 6-9pm
THE BRICK LANE GALLERY

ART IN MIND Contemporary Art - Group Show runs until 2 February 2009 Zoe Eaton | Painting Sue Nunn | Sculpture Kahled Al Najdi | Digital Print Francis Akpata | Drawing Steven Farnworth | Painting Sarah Nolan | Textiles Yves Eric Deboey | Painting Virginie Gandoin | Painting Nom Kinnear King | Painting Nikki Willson | Painting 196 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA 0207 729 9721 info@thebricklanegallery.com www.thebricklanegallery.com

Friday 13th February

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Thursday 8th January

Opening Tonight - Wednesday 7^th Jan 6-9pm
THE BRICK LANE GALLERY

ART IN MIND
Contemporary Art - Group Show

8 January - 2 February 2009

Victor Agius | Mixed media - Photography Print with Paint
Mauricio Baez | Digital Art print and Painting
Zoe Eaton | Painting
Jed Franklin | Painting
Erna G.S. | Drawing
Eva G.S. | | Photography
Vishal Misra | painting
Lee Marshall | Painting – Digital and Drawing
Sue Nunn | Sculpture
Kahled Al Najdi | Digital Print
Camilla Eltell | Painting on wood Boards

We are currently taking bookings for the next available Art in Mind
exhibition dates which are from 31st March to 13th April 2009
If you are interested in taking part, please contact info@thebricklanegallery.com

Next Exhibition

CHEER UP YOU BASTARDS
5^th – 16^th February 2009
Private View Thursday 5^th February, 6-9pm

A chance meeting in a dark Shoreditch alley about a year back brought Bortusk Leer and Five Four together. An initial bit of banter that went something like “I like what your putting up mate” And then “thanks, I like what your putting up too” continued in the nearest boozer. Much spraying, pasting, drinking and the odd copper followed. Now, a few thousand cans of neon paint and a year later their first joint show is set to be a little bit more colourful than the average street art escapade.

196 Brick Lane | London | E1 6SA
0207 729 9721
info@thebricklanegallery.com
www.thebricklanegallery.com

Saturday 20th December

Friday 19th December

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Friday 12th December

|ONE|

Friday 12th Dec
ALEXIS HOT CHIP! DJSET @ WHIP IT! @ THE AMERSHAM ARMS
DANJSPINNEY (BIGINJAPAN/AITBF) DJ
NEIL EDWARDS (CAPTURE THE CASTLE/BIJ) DJ
FREE Entry b4 9.30 £3 After (Get Down Early!)
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|TWO|

Saturday 13th Dec
LAST ONE IN'S A ROTTEN EGG @ 333 *DISCO SPECIAL*
SERGE SANTIAGO
DAMON MARTIN (DISCO BLOODBATH)
TOSH OHTA (BIGINJAPAN BMTH)
STOPMAKINGME (KILLEMALL)
JAC THE DISCO
MONKEY KNIFE FIGHT
DANJSPINNEY (BIGINJAPAN/AITBF)
Doors : 10pm - 4am | Entry: £5/£10
Guestlist: jacthedisco@googlemail.com
Nearest Tube: Old Street, Northern Line
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|THREE|

BIGINJAPAN'S Favorite Photographer BEN ROBERTS is in the Final of the SONY ERICSSON OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS.

*PLEASE GO TAKE A COUPLE OF MINS TO LOOK AT HIS PHOTOS FOR EACH OF THE DAYS AND...

**LEAVE YOUR VOTE FOR BEN ROBERTS**
http://www.c905photocompetition.com/?page_id=2

Friday 5th December

MAN LIKE ME
Last performance of the yeah from the Men Like them.
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VINCENT VINCENT
Vincent is the former frontman of Vincent Vincent and the Villians, former signatories to Young and Lost and EMI, and former TOTP stars. Now Vincent is out on his onesome, with new band memebers...

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ARC OF THE COVENANT
Pete Doherty’s ex-prison mate has his own band. Apparently their pretty good.

Monday 1st December