Marie Claire & ICA Secret Oscars Screening

Calling all film buffs! The ICA & Marie Claire are holding a special secret screening on Oscar night and you're invited!

Over the past few weeks, you've been voting for the best woman-directed film of the year. The great news is that you can now get your hands your very own tickets for the super-secret screening, with an introduction from amazing Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson.

And that's not all. You'll get to join Marie Claire for drinks in the ICA bar, where there will also be stylists on hand for glam Oscar-style makeovers.

Marie Claire & ICA Secret Oscars Screening

Where
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH

When
5:30pm, Sun 7 March, 2010

for more info or tickets head over to the ICA website

Banksy Secret Cinema or get Exit Through the Gift Shop tickets

While The Twitterverse and Blogosphere are swamped with stories about the Odeon Cinema chain's decision not to show Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. As a response to Disney shortening the time from from the film's cinema release to it's DVD/Blu Ray release.

Something else is happening in the world of cinema, something marvellous, that again reinforces the thought that small independent cinema will always go further to keep cinema go'ers happy.

Banksy has just announced that his film Exit Through the Gift Shop will have a limited release at his very own cinema "The Lambeth Palace" - London’s darkest and dirtiest new cinema” (with an exception made for “Cineworld Edmonton”). Screenings are expected to start today and end on the 1st March. Exit Through the Gift Shop will then be on general release from the 5th of March.

Pic from Timeout's Twicpic account taken at a press screening

Banksy has turned his favourite venue, the Leake Street tunnel, home of his Cans Festival into a pop up cinema. By the look of things he has the tunnel into not only a cinema but a Banksy exhibition. The 150 seat cinema has some new Banksy pieces installed that include a cardboard Queen and Prince Phillip opening ceremonial velvet curtains to reveal a spray-painted Anarchy “A”, a bonfire of Old Master paintings going up in fabric flames, hamster cages of animatronic hot dogs, and a bar in the form of a grungy ice cream van. As well as some favorites from his recent Bristol Exhibition.

HolyCow! looks like the master of subversive understatement has done it again. Tickets will be available from midday today Tues 23 February from http://banksy.co.uk/cinema.html


Banksy Secret Cinema or get Exit Through the Gift Shop tickets

Where
The Lambeth Palace
Leake Street, London, SE1 7NN

When
6:00 & 9:00pm daily till , Thurs 4 March, 2010

More info and tickets visit: http://www.banksyfilm.com/ or book here http://banksy.co.uk/cinema.html

SECRET CINEMA September 2009 Can you dig it?

Ok. This one is for all you summer drifters. Are you ready? There are 40,000 of you out there. 17,000 more on Facebook. Are you with us? Then send the word. Send the word...

The Secret Cinema meet will take place on Sunday 6th of September in a secret outdoor London location. 6pm till late.

Move fast to survive.

Good Luck.

Secret Cinema.

Remember. Tell No-one.

Please Note: This is an outdoor event, so be prepared come rain or shine.

-------------------POSSIBLE SPOILERS-------------------

Based on the above clues (usually a complete red herring) I'm guessing that the great American classic "The Warriors" is up for a little immersive experience. If it is - this is the ideal opportunity to see this Walter Hill masterpiece.

SECRET CINEMA September 2009
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret Location
London, England

SECRET CINEMA September 2009 Can you dig it?

Ok. This one is for all you summer drifters. Are you ready? There are 40,000 of you out there. 17,000 more on Facebook. Are you with us? Then send the word. Send the word...

The Secret Cinema meet will take place on Sunday 6th of September in a secret outdoor London location. 6pm till late.

Move fast to survive.

Good Luck.

Secret Cinema.

Remember. Tell No-one.

Please Note: This is an outdoor event, so be prepared come rain or shine.

-------------------POSSIBLE SPOILERS-------------------

Based on the above clues (usually a complete red herring) I'm guessing that the great American classic "The Warriors" is up for a little immersive experience. If it is -  this is the ideal opportunity to see this Walter Hill masterpiece.

SECRET CINEMA September 2009
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret Location
London, England

Exclusive PIXIE LOTT show

Exclusive PIXIE LOTT show at the HMV Forum
HMV, MFG and Mercury Present Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott is playing a secret gig at The HMV Forum.

Where
HMV Forum
9-17 Highgate Town, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1JY.

When
5:25pm, Mon 7 Sep, 2009

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta - Secret Gig

Julian Perretta is playing an exclusive gig on 7th July 09 in London.

At 16 Perretta left school auditioning successfully for a course at the drama centre, RADA, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, intending to pursue a career as an actor.

When his course ended he began writing and producing material with the members of the band Jamiroquai. During that time he was introduced to Girls Aloud manager Hillary Shaw.

Music career
In March 2008, Sony Music executives signed him to a five album recording deal aged 19. Perretta went onto sign a publishing agreement as a songwriter, with Universal Music Publishing Group.

He joined Mark Ronson on a European Tour, where he sang The Smiths hit, "Stop Me."

In December 2008 he was tipped as one of MTV's Top New Artists of 2009, receiving high praise from the television network.

The track, "Wonder Why" debuted on radio, December 28 2008 on 95.8 Capital FM.

Perretta gained a large internet following from notable blogging websites, such as Hollywood celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who is known to be a big supporter of the singer. His myspace page seeing in excess of a two million views in three months.

Perez Hilton featured the singer in Paste Magazine's "Three Musical Acts To Watch in 2009.

The track Wonder Why saw a huge upsurge in plays and popularity on social networking sites such as myspace, taking over 1.5 million plays itself.

In May 2009, Columbia Records released a free download of the song Ride My Star to coincide with him supporting Girls Aloud on their Out of Control Tour UK Arena Tour. The download saw a huge reception, taking half a million hits that month on myspace.

It’s at a secret Venue in Central London

Tuesday July 7, 2009 at 6:00pm
Secret location in London

Jane's Addiction Secret Gig

Top alternative rock band Jane's Addiction are playing a secret gig in London later this month.

Jane's Addiction Secret Gig London

Where
Centro,
18 West Central Street, Holborn, London, WC1A 1JJ

When
6:00pm, Thursday July 16, 2009

Brian Wilson Secret Gig

Brian Wilson is to play a secret intimate acoustic set this Thursday, to mark the launch of a new collector’s book and print set published with Sir Peter Blake based on recent album That Lucky Old Sun.

The cloth-bound hand-numbered box set of original collages by iconic artist Sir Peter Blake is published by Genesis Publications and also contains reproduced handwritten sheet music and lyrics for the album track “Midnight’s Another Day.” Their accompanying numbered book is hand-signed by both authors, Wilson and Blake.

As Brian prepares to tour Europe and North America in 2009, this fine art boxed book and print set will launch with just 1,000 copies available worldwide. Described by Brian as “a spiritual record”, it includes 12 exclusive new prints created by Peter, presented as numbered, fine art serigraphs.

The series of original collages draw their inspiration from the music of Brian Wilson’s new masterpiece, offering a moving tribute to Southern California and a celebration of Brian’s life and career. Sir Peter Blake comments, “It is extremely satisfying to bring the California that Brian sees to the page. That Lucky Old Sun is a ‘collage of sound’ which I’m very happy to make visual.”

The pioneer of “Pop Art”, Sir Peter Blake is an elected member of the Royal Academy, an associate artist of The National Gallery and, in 2003, more than forty years after his first solo exhibition, was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen for services to fine art.

That Lucky Old Sun by Brian Wilson and Sir Peter Blake – the signed, handmade limited edition box set of 1,000 copies is available only through Genesis Publications; www.genesis-publications.com. Tel +44(0)1483 540970. Pre-publication Price: £900.

Where
One Alfred Place
1 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7EB

When
6:00, Thurs 2 July, 2009

Hot Chip to perform a secret gig

Hot Chip will join the Filthy Dukes, Dodgy and The Bluetones to perform at a series of secret gigs in London to raise money for charity.

The band, who have had hits with Over And Over and Ready For The Floor, will kick off the series of concerts for Crisis, the homeless charity, on Tuesday May 5. Dodgy and The Bluetones will be taking to a secret stage on Sunday May 17 and the Filthy Dukes, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Pipettes will also be performing later in the series of concerts.

The series of nine hidden gigs throughout May and June offer fans the chance to see bands in intimate, unusual spaces and the venue will remain hidden until the day of the gig, when a text or email message will be sent to the ticket holders, revealing its location.By withholding details until the last minute, Crisis aim to raise awareness of the situation facing hidden homeless people, who often don't know where they will end up each night.

Al Doyle from Hot Chip said: "Whether they would like to admit it or not, most people have an image in their head of a 'homeless person', the old-fashioned and unhelpful figure of the down-and-out, who in fact is entirely unrepresentative of the majority of homeless people in the UK. These are the hidden homeless, who for a variety of often very complex reasons have no regular accommodation. We hope our gig for Crisis will raise awareness of their plight and are very happy to help the cause."

Hot Chip "secret" gig
Tuesday May 05, 2009 from 7:00pm
Secret Location, Zone 1, London

Tickets will go on sale at 11am on March 18 here!

The Mother of all Secret gigs this Friday in London

It's been awhile since they have done something like this but "Make sure you're around upper Regent Street, near Langham Place around 6-6:15pm, to witness an unusual outdoor performance."

Secret Cinema Febuary, London - A vote for Anvil is a vote for the spirit of Rock n Roll

Last weekend Secret Cinema pulled off their most awesome screening yet!:

- Dress for an 80s rock evening (Rock Gods, Shady Promoters, Metal Heads and Old School Rockers)
- Meet at the Sheperds Bush Empire
- An introduction by the legend that is Mr. Ralph Brown or Danny as he is known to his friends
- A screening of a short film about a Lebanese drummer
- An actual performance by up and coming rock band Cauldron
- A UK Premiere screening of ANVIL!

The following is a quote from www.metalhammer.co.uk which sums up the film pretty neatly:

"It’s not as if we metal fans aren’t used to being patronised and misunderstood by outsiders, but the strength of the Anvil movie lies in the fact that it’s a genuinely touching story about human beings, relationships and the pursuit of childhood dreams; all things that the vast majority of people can relate to without recourse to sneering superiority. In fact, the most startling thing about this screening of the film is that as it progresses, there’s a very noticeable change in atmosphere, as bemused giggling slowly evolves into bona fide sympathy and affection for Anvil and their rollercoaster ride."

The film moved me (a non hard metal fan) to purchase the latest ANVIL CD. I say "moved" as I have not bought a hard copy music in about 4 years. I knew of the ANVIL film and although impressed on hearing that ANVIL the band had been making live appearance to support the films launch had already decided that I would see it as a download or when it was on TV. I'm really glad I got to see the film big screen at Secret Cinema. I should mention that I had it the wrong way around - the film was created to promote the story of ANVIl. I only found out at that screening that the film was actually made by a dedicated ANVIL fan who had followed them since their early performances.

In many ways not only is it true to the spirit of rock but independent film making as well. So the film is over. It's time to pack up and leave. WRONG! Secret Cinema was just starting! After the credits the lights dim, a lone guitar riffs metal and a spotlight lights up a second tier balcony revealing "Lips" wailing on his axe.

- The screening was followed by a performance from ANVIL themselves and if that was not enough they pulled in Scott Ian (legendary Anthrax guitarist) to play a couple of songs. ANVIL pretty much got the audience on their feet and rocking out. It was a genuine rock gig by a genuine rock band.

Thanks Secret Cinema and thank you ANVIL for continuing to rock!

An online petition to get ANVIL to play Glastonbury can be found here > http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sendanviltoglastonbury/

We the people have had enough of rich, bratty rock stars getting all the money and fame. We DEMAND to see ANVIL live on the Glastonbury stage in the summer of 2009. It's not just that they've earned it, it's that ANVIL ROCKS!'

After 35 years of putting in the work for NO REWARD, now is the time for ANVIL!!!

METAL ON METAL FOREVER!!!

Secret Cinema. Location Revealed. Tickets Selling out

1984, The middle of a sold out worldwide tour...

Rock Gods, Shady Promoters, Metal Heads and Old School Rockers

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA will take place this Sunday 15th of February at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Approach through the green to arrive at 3:30pm for the matinee show and 7:30pm for the evening show. Latecomers will not be admitted.

A night at the opera it ain't.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Dress : 80's Rock

Hair: Messed up

Please bring a flag.

Good Luck

Secret Cinema

PS: Remember, tell no-one

Secret Cinema Newsflash. February 2009

Secret Cinema people,

Live the dream...

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA bring you the following newsflash.

The next Secret Cinema will take place on Sunday 15th of February at an undisclosed location in London. There will be two shows.

Tickets are allocated in tiers, so will you be a Rock God, Shady Promoter, Metal Head or Old School Rocker?

On Thursday the 12th of February in the AM, you will receive an electronic message detailing the location.

To buy tickets, please visit our secret ticket booth: matinee or evening

PS: Remember, tell no-one

Pete Doherty & Roger Daltrey are rock out at a secret gig for charity

Pete Doherty and Roger Daltrey join hands for charity gig

Pete Doherty & Roger Daltrey Ring Of Fire

The 64-year-old Who legend asked Doherty – lead singer for Babyshambles – to perform with him after Doherty sang at the funeral of Daniel Squires, a teenage cancer sufferer he had struck up a friendship with.

“Roger was really impressed and touched when Pete performed for Daniel,“ a source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper. “He has told Pete to choose a list of Who songs and they will perform them together. They are both really excited.”

Proceeds from the concert – to be held at the Bristol Academy in the UK on January 12 – will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity supported by Doherty and of which Daltrey is patron.

Black Tide playing a Secret Gig in London

Black Tide have released details of a free show next week in London.

Black Tide have announced that they are to play a free show for BBC Sound at 1pm, January 15th at a secret London location.

Anyone interested in attending should send an email to switchguestlist@monkeykingdom.com with Black Tide in the subject. You will also be required to add your name, age and how many tickets to the show you would like.

Interactive Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer

Interactive Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation, originally uploaded by Craig Grobler.

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK. The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.

Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Secret Cinema Ghostbusters

1980's... Somewhere in America.

Secret Cinema Folk, groovers, book lovers and seaside residents.
Something is in the air....Don't be afraid.

The Ghostbusters arrive in the Ecto-1, Reception of the haunted Sedgwick hotel, Interactive
Ghosbusters Ghoul display and Ofer, The Ghosbusters introduce Secret Cinema,
The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls)
atop high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation, Me & the Ghostbusters

SECRET CINEMA is a groundbreaking concept that offers an exciting and unique cinematic experience to film fans in the UK.

The ancient Sumerian God known as Gozer the Gozerian with Terror Dogs (Vinz Clortho and Zuuls) atop
high rise apartment building on Central Park West installation

The locations of the screenings are only revealed the morning of the event to those who have signed up at www.secretcinema.org.

Ecto-1, DJ over the end credits, Secret Cinema

Secret Cinema in association with NOKIA returns this Friday, 28th November in London And Brighton.

Franz Ferdinand are to play a 'secret' gig in London next week

Franz Ferdinand are to play a 'secret' gig in London next week, according to reports.

The Scottish art-rockers announced details of a series of live dates earlier this week, with the band set to travel into Europe, North America and Australia in the coming weeks.

It has now been claimed that they will also appear at the Durr club in the UK capital on Monday, December 1, ahead of their show at Heaven in January.

The dates are expected to showcase the new album, "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand", which is due for release on January 26, preceded by the single

Britney's not secret London gig

Not really my thing but I am keen to see how many read a post about Britney Spears.

According to Marie Claire "Britney Spears will perform in a special one-off, private gig this weekend in London."

Britney Spears will perform in a special one-off, private gig this weekend in London.

In the UK to appear on X Factor, the comeback queen will drop by the GAY club night, currently in residence at central London nightclub Heaven, for a highly anticipated performance.

'It's an extraordinary coup that Britney has agreed to perform at the nightclub,' an insider tells The Sun.

'It has taken months of very patient planning but the hard work has been more than worth it.'