New Music Blog!

This is totally shameless to plug here, but here goes!



I've decided to bring my old music blog back to life, so if you'd like to read more about the kinds of bands we feature in Shebang then please follow dress up to mess up.

In Shebang news, the content is now in! Lynsey is working her magic this afternoon and over the next few weeks and if all goes to plan with the printers, the issue will be out on the 30th March. Thanks again to all of you who have pre-ordered - you can still order the issue for the tiny price of £3 here (drop me a line if you're not based in the UK and we can cut you a deal, Del Boy style).

Liv xo

Issue #3 Update:

So things are finally on the move with Issue #3 - most of the content and illustrations are now in, and Lynsey is sorting out all of the layouts as I type. We're really hoping it'll be finished in time for the Eagle Legs' London launch party on the 30th March (more details on that soon!).

Here's Zoe Austin's awesome collage for the Mixtape Exchange feature:



We've also set up a preorder option on the SHEBANG SHOP so you can be the first to get the new issue for a mere £3 (applies to UK only - overseas readers please email us at mail@shebang-mag.co.uk to sort out a deal). Just click HERE

XO

Brighton Zine Fest - 19th to 20th February 2011

Can you believe it's been almost a year since the last Brighton Zine Fest? The event saw zinesters from all over the place coming together for a weekend of music, workshops, and - of course - the somewhat legendary zine fayre!



Last years's fayre

Judging by the events and funtimes planned for this year's event, the BZF continues to be an important date on any zinesters calendar, thanks to the fantastic organisers who put every effort into making the weekend as interesting and varied as possible.

We've decided to let someone else take our table space this year, as Issue 3 won't be back from the printers in time and we feel a bit guilty turning up with the same two issue's we've had the last two years. But we'll definitely be jumping on the train and heading back to our homeland for the weekend to have a peek at what other ziney folk have been up to over the past year.

DIY Day takes place on Saturday at the Cowley Club, and is a great opportunity to meet others to trade, eat cake, take part in workshops and listen to talks, finishing with a benefit gig at the same venue in the evening.

Sunday is fayre day, as the Hanover Community Centre is set upon by paper & scissors lovers, ready to show off their wares and grab some papery goodness to take home.

We really can't recommend Brighton Zine Fest enough - we've met some great zine buddies there and always have an awesome time.

For more info, visit the BRIGHTON ZINEFEST HOMEPAGE or join the FACEBOOK PAGE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hi everyone,

Hope 2011 has been treating you well so far. We've spent most of it in PJs watching Mad Men, so it looks as though things are off to a good start! Just to let you all know that the content for issue #3 is now completed, and Lynsey is currently working hard on the layouts. We are launching the issue at our new Eagle Legs club night at the Macbeth on the 30th MARCH (was originally on the 16th Feb but they double booked). More on that later, but for now we'll be cutting out London EL teeth at this beauty on Saturday night-



Lots of love to you all!

Shebang xo

LADYFEST TEN IS NEARLY HERE!

After tirelessly fundraising and planning an extravaganza, Ladyfest Ten is nearly upon us!

From Friday 12th til Sunday 14th November, London will play host to Ladyfest's 10 year anniversary, celebrating an entire decade of feminist arts and diy activism.

We will literally be spoilt for choice with a programme fit to burst with exciting events, live music, workshops, comedy, performance and theatre and a hell of a lot more! For full listings (still being added to), click HERE.



If Ladyfest is a new concept to you, READ UP! Many of our all-time favourite bands and artists started out with involvement in Ladyfest's (inc. Sleater-Kinney, Bangs & the Gossip), and the 'fest's continue inspire and unite feminists everywhere.

The Ladyfest Ten Manifesto:

"With Ladyfest Ten, we want to celebrate ten years of international diversity, support and discourse amongst feminist communities, comprised of artists, musicians, creatives and activists. In hosting this festival, we aim to:

10. Provide an original platform for iconic, established and emerging artists, comedians, musicians, filmmakers, thinkers, performers, crafters, writers, poets, dancers and more.

9. Highlight the continuing social, political and artistic impact and influence of DIY culture.

8. Continue to identify and engage with global feminisms.

7. Establish and strengthen connectivity across international Ladyfest movements.

6. Acknowledge our roots in diverse and inclusive counter-cultures.

5. Be a resource and point of inspiration, advocating the need for alternative role models.

4. Promote and develop participation and voluntary action as tools to empower individuals and communities.

3. Challenge established ideals, perceptions and boundaries through championing transgressive activism.

2. Encourage and support future evolutions/revolutions by building a positive legacy.

1. Celebrate the tenth birthday of Ladyfest in style: “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution”.

For tickets and more, visit the Ladyfest Ten SITE

Save The Arts!

I'd urge anyone who values creativity in Britain to sign the petition & to support this campaign to stop cuts in arts funding.

MORE INFO

SIGN PETITION

They Is Us Exhibition

One of Shebang's contributors, Reena Makwana, is taking part in a new exhibition which deals with a female response to the themes brought up by the science fiction genre. The London-based, female-friendly Nest Gallery has been working with the Sisters Burn to put together 'They Is Us' at the Sassoon Gallery, which will host eight artists' work, each centered around dealing with visions of the future and prophecies of the past.

Reena is joined by Chloe Bonfield, Millie Easton, Bronagh Fegan, Annabel Innes, Anna Lincoln, Lucy Porter and Mary Vettise.

For more information & dates, visit the NEST BLOG