Eat Static/System 7 live @ Vikrams, Slough

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 24 Apr 2006 17:50

www.fennerfest.co.uk

The 2 finest live techno bands in the UK prepare for
the 2006 festival season in style, with exclusive
warm-up gigs at the most opulent and decadent venue
anywhere ... Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough

Fri May 12th - EAT STATIC - www.eatstatic.co.uk
The alien invasion of Slough - Joie & Merv unleash
their new material for the first time, anywhere!
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9952

Fri June 2nd - SYSTEM 7 - www.a-wave.com/system7/
Steve Hillage & Miquette Giraudy blend dance, guitar,
psychedelic rhythms into an unstoppable frenzy
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9954

Ticket Hotline: 08700 600 100 InfoLine - 07910 332684

FennerFest is a Slough based community-arts group,
putting on a diverse range of entertainment and
social-justice events - see
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery.html for a
flavour. Recent performers include Zion Train, The
Beat, Ozric Tentacles, Ken Campbell and Nik Turner.
All profits donated to local progressive causes

Vikrams Occasions Palace is a punjabi banquetting hall
in the centre of Slough, of unsurpassed decoration,
elegance and atmosphere -
www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com

Rodders · Post by **Rodders** » 26 Apr 2006 22:13

wow, for the first time ever im glad i now live 5 minutes from slough! nice one.

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 04 May 2006 11:26

Eat Static in Slough - updates

tickets are selling fast for next Friday (12 May) exclusive Eat Static festival warm-up gig in Slough - their first gig this year, and a rare chance to see this legendary live psychedelic-techno band in an intimate and extraordinary venue - Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough - http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com

support from the free festival stalwarts Crowzone (featuring ex-members of 2000DS) with their wonderful festy film archive projections - http://www.dirtysquatters.com/

tickets available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9952 or by calling 08700 600 100. Vikrams is more beautiful than large, so hurry to secure your place

All proceeds to local progressive causes - http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/community.html

More info http://www.fennerfest.co.uk InfoLine - 07910 332684

Friday 12 May, 8pm
Eat Static, Crowzone & guests
Vikram's Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL

Tickets £13 adv + bkg fee/£15 door

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 11 May 2006 12:01

come along then , just over 24 hours to go before the very first Eat Static gig this year, featuring all the fab new material and all your faves, in the most mind-boggling venue you're ever likely to come across, Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough

15 minutes from London on the train, first stop on the M4 outside London, you know it makes sense

everything you need to know here: http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/ InfoLine - 07910 332684

Ancodia · Post by **Ancodia** » 11 May 2006 13:35

Can you get a curry whilst you're there?

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 12 May 2006 15:07

Ancodia wrote:Can you get a curry whilst you're there?

usually

indian wedding standard curry as well, none of your dodgy 3am high street vindaloo nonsense ...

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 16 May 2006 17:02

thanks to everyone that made it all the way to Vikrams in Slough on Friday, that was really good fun

http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery/200 ... EatStatic/

see you all back there for System 7, June 2nd ... http://www.fennerfest.co.uk

SteveC · Post by **SteveC** » 16 May 2006 18:45

Ive been unfortunate to hear System 7 twice live, it has to be the most dullest experience. I pity anyone who has to go through what I went through.

Post by **markus** » 16 May 2006 19:21

SteveC wrote:Ive been unfortunate to hear System 7 twice live, it has to be the most dullest experience. I pity anyone who has to go through what I went through.

Explain!

SteveC · Post by **SteveC** » 16 May 2006 20:03

Only my opinion, but there was no emotion to the music, it was just a drone from start to finish. Granted the last time I saw them was 6 years ago and maybe they've improved but you dont ever forget standing for an hour bored out yer skull.

Post by **markus** » 16 May 2006 20:18

I saw them in 1996 at Lowlands (same festival as 808 state). I can remember really enjoying it, though it was pretty mindless trance. A lot better than today's trance mind you!
Well Nick and I are considering going to the Gong Unconvention (featuring the two Graham's of Toolshed), no doubt that will be a slightly different System 7.

Post by **nickking** » 18 May 2006 17:25

I really like System 7 live - fantastic - I would be up for the Slough event, but it clashes with New Order playing at Athens...

Saw them twice a couple of years ago in Shoreditch (with support from Eat Static - also superb) and at Concorde 2 in Brighton.

Looking forward to seeing them at the Gong Convention in November!

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 23 May 2006 18:15

coming next week!

FennerFest are proud to announce the final Maharajah Cabaret before the 2006 summer festival season, with the first live show of 2006 from Steve Hillage and System 7. FennerFest are delighted that System 7 have chosen Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough to launch their tour of UK festivals

Steve has been at the forefront of the British music scene since the late 60's, playing with such bands as Gong as well as pioneering what is now known as "ambient" music. After many years of producing albums for bands such as Simple Minds, Robyn Hitchcock and the Charlatans, he returned to recording himself when his earlier work inspired dance acts such as The Orb in the early 90's, together with his partner Miquette Giraudy to form the phenemonal System 7.

System 7 mix blistering dance beats with layers of psychedelic guitar rhythms, all building up to be the most uplifting live music performance. Good times and smiles guaranteed - http://www.a-wave.com/system7/

Support from festival regulars HeadJam playing their own unique blend of psychedelic-dub-rock, and the quite legendary Handsome Pete

Vikrams Occasions Palace is a unique punjabi banquetting hall, situated in the centre of Slough, that quite simply has to be seen to be believed

FennerFest are a Slough based community-arts group who first came together in protest against the 2003 Gulf War, and have been involved in peace, social justice and music events ever since - more info on http://www.fennerfest.co.uk All proceeds donated to local progressive causes

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SYSTEM 7
Friday 2nd June, doors 8pm

support Headjam (Psychedelic-dub-rock http://www.headjam.co.uk ) & the godlike Handsome Pete
+ special suprise guests

tickets cost £13 in advance or £15 on the door.
online from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/9954 ,
by phone on 08700 600 100,
in person: Slough Record Centre, Farnham Rd & Kings
Highway Music; Slough

Venue
Vikram's Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL
http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com/home.html
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 01 Jun 2006 11:42

don't forget, System 7 playing their first gig this year, tomorrow night!

All the gorgeous and unique surrounds of Vikrams Occasions Palace, Slough

info & tix via http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/

FennerFest · Post by **FennerFest** » 14 Jun 2006 17:55

that went well ...

http://www.fennerfest.co.uk/gallery/2006_06_02_System7/

one more for your delectation ...

Babyhead, the Bristol-based ska-hip-hop heroes get ready for another storming festival season by playing a special Refugee Week show at Vikrams Occasions Palace in Slough, this Friday 16th June

they're going to rip the roof off - going to be fantastic, best band you'll see all year http://www.babyhead.co.uk/ http://www.youtube.com/results?search=babyhead

Babyhead & Guests
Fri 16th June 8pm, £5
Vikrams Occasions Palace
15 - 23 Church Street
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 1PL
http://www.vikramsoccasionspalace.com/home.html
http://www.fennerfest.co.uk
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/10740
http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk