Author Archive for Blackett
David is the New Media Manager and Culture Editor at 69 Towers. Easily distracted by shiny things David keeps himself busy by staring at a variety of screens. Musical tastes includes anything that has a woman singing over some kind of 80's inspired elctro beat and men who sound like women singing over an 80's elctro beat. The current thing that makes me sad is that the 90's is now retro. Currently on the hunt for shoes that look good with a pair of brown bootcut trousers. You can contact David at david@69-247.com.
And The Circus Left Town
‘And the circus left town’ is the weird, wondeful and somewhat nostalgic title of the end of course show for the 14 students graduating from the Foundation Degree in Photography and Video at Leicester College. The show is the chance to show case their individuality and artistic abilities. Throughout this two-year Higher Education course which [...]
Smirnoff Black
Smirnoff Black is introducing the Modern Gentleman Masterclasses at Cloud 23, Manchester on June 8thand 9th. At these events, guys will have the chance to brush up on their know-how on mixology, style and grooming. Guests are invited to reserve their complimentary place at these exclusive evenings, which include: Two complimentary classic Smirnoff Black vodka cocktails from the [...]
Birmingham Museum Scoops Top Award
Birmingham’s Museum of the Jewellery Quarter has won a top national tourism award – being named the best small visitor attraction in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010. Located right in the heart of Birmingham’s world famous Jewellery Quarter, the museum was named Best Small Attraction in last year’s Heart of England Excellence Awards – [...]
Show Us Your (favourite) Kebab!
Now we here at 69 are classy healthy folk, but sadly there are times late on a Saturday night when we let our food morals slip and some hot juicy meat is all we crave. Thankfully food and drink writers Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham are on a mission to find the top kebab house and [...]
Museums At Night
Museums at Night, the annual after-hours celebration of UK culture, history and heritage, is back! Over the weekend of 14-16th May 2010, museums and galleries will be opening late and staging over 200 unique events. Definately a great chance for a great night out and exploring the culture and heritage on your doorstep. For many [...]
Summer Sundae launches first ever “Summer Sundae Song Club”
For the first time audiences flocking to this year’s Summer Sundae Weekender festival can take to the stage, as part of a specially commissioned festival song club. Festival audiences will rehearse on the Friday and Saturday, with participants then performing a handful of well known songs to a packed comedy tent on the Sunday. The [...]
Coterie
Are you bored with what’s on offer in your city, looking to meet similar people, who love good music, food & drink & live entertainment, all set in beautiful countryside locations? If your answer is yes, then Coterie is the perfect choice for you this summer! The first Coterie event is set in the beautiful [...]
Kylie Returns As Aphrodite
Stop the press! Kylie is indeed releasing another album. There is only a touch of sarcasm in that sentence as there is still much love for Kylie in 69 towers, even thought her last two albums could have been considered a waste of every ones time. Kylie Minogue returns this June with a brand new single “All [...]
Creamfields Wins ‘Festival Of The Year’ At Music WeekDS
Northern dance festival Creamfields are celebrating having scooped the award for ‘Festival Of The Year’ at the prestigious industry Music Week Awards at the Hilton Hotel in London. Creamfield’s win sees the dance fest beating off stiff competition from heavyweights Glastonbury, V Festival, Bestival and Global Gathering. On receiving the award Cream CEO James Barton [...]
Win! A Bottle Of Brugal Rum And The Le Cool Guide To The Dominican Republic
DISCOVER THE TRUE CARIBBEAN… Brugal has brought ‘the essence of the Caribbean’ to UK shores with the launch of the Dominican Republic’s number one selling rum, stocked in selected bars across the country. To celebrate the launch, Brugal has teamed up with the Le Cool destination guides to create an eclectic and stylish local’s guide [...]
Win! Highcross Fashion Week Give Away
Our excitement is growing as we inch closer and closer to Highcross Fashion Week in (currently) sunny Leicester. The lovely folks at Highcross really want you, loyal reader of 69 (and one of your friends) to join in the fun. We have 10 front row seats to give away to the fabulous fashion shows that will be happening [...]
Win! Clothes From SC51 CLOSED
Do you want this perfect summer outfit from the wonderful people at SC51? We know you do, so why not jot down a few details in the boxes below and be in with a chance of winning. Good luck folks. T’s & C’s From time to time we may send you information about fabulous products, [...]
WIN! Tickets to Summer Sundae- CLOSED
‘Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, oh we do like to be beside the sea’ or so the song goes. But it’s rather difficult to be beside the sea in land locked Leicester. Luckily the folks t De Montfort Hall are bringing all the joys of the beach this years sea side [...]
Win! Tickets To The Spirit Of Film at FACT – closed
Super-premium Ketel One vodka has partnered with Future Shorts to present The Spirit of Film, a celebration of the skills and craftsmanship of short film-making, in selected venues around the UK. Future Shorts, recognised by filmmakers and the industry as the cutting-edge short film label, passionately believes in getting short films seen, and strives to [...]
Hob Salons Gets Creative For Federation
HOB Salons Leeds’ Head Stylist, Tom Pickering, teamed up with Club Federation for its ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed Easter Sunday special, ‘Federation in Wonderland – Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’. With masses of back combing and crimping, Tom styled a collection of outrageous hair styles, both males and females to match their equally extreme make up [...]
Win! Tickets To See The Ethics Of Progress
After the Bodies Revealed Exhibition in Birmingham, where the human body was explained in all its gory detail the 69 crew have had cravings for more sciency goodness. Luckily Curve is on hand with this odd presentation exploring the actual, imagined, ethical, political, religious and philosophical impacts of leading edge research in Quantum Physics. The [...]
New Generation Arts Festival: Launching the cultural icons of the future
Birmingham City University is showcasing the brightest emerging talent in the arts and design world today through this summer’s New Generation Arts (NGA) Festival, running from the 8th until the 26th June. Now in its fifth year, the Festival shines a spotlight on creative practice in Birmingham, providing emerging artists, actors, designers, writers and musicians [...]
