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It seems things are going even further to deter young rioters ahead of this years Notting Hill Carnival. Messages relayed of kids getting up to 4 years for posting riot suggestions online are not enough and now people are just being arrested a week before the capitals yearly street carnival. 35 people have been arrested ahead of the weekend … read more»

After much talk about the riots potentially closing down the possibility of Carnival this year it has been announced that it will still be going ahead only with an early closing time of 6pm. Although this is generally good news as the event brings a load of trade to the area and participants prepare floats and costumes for months in advance … read more»

Cheaper, in more beautiful surroundings and with a far more intimate crowd, the little guys in the festival stakes will be doing well this year. We like the sound of…Deer Shed, Port Elliot and Standon Calling. The logo for Deer Shed festival looks cunningly like both a deer and a shed, clever, and enough to make us want to tell you … read more»

The Carnival is the new production from 26 year old Austrailian composer and producer, Chloe Charody that has now landed in the theatre hub that is West End. The Carnival will base itself at the Leicester Square Theatre from the 18th-25th March and is a wild operatic circus full of contortion, classical virtuosity, fire and general mayhem and … read more»

If you’re in the market for a pre Christmas party then this could be just the thing you’re looking for. Tonight at Dogstar in Brixton they’re putting on a Get Low Christmas Carnival. The night will include DJs spinning the best in bashment, electro, garage and hip-hop. Tickets for tonight’s kicks off at 9pm and goes on … read more»

Jerk chicken, massive soundsystems, colourful chaos on the streets of Notting Hill. Yes it’s carnival time again. As Notting Hill is my endz (my tired eyes on Tuesday will testify that I live on the end of the route) I thought I’d put together a hit list of some of the best parties running around the carnival this weekend, mine’s a … read more»

Jack wants to say a big thank you to everyone who came to Jack Comes Alive last night at Proud Galleries, Jack had an amazing time, at an evening littered with Kredit Krunch Katwalk Krew’s magical makeovers, live under wear catwalk from the Jockey boys in their teeny weenies, (ooo eerrr), Callum Best puckering for his endless que of … read more»

Night Carnival at the Thames Festival Who said you had to wait with fingers poised over the keyboard and a decent wad of cash in your bank account to gain access to a decent festival this summer? Jack would like to inform you that running from the 11th to the 12th of September the Thames Festival is London’s largest free outdoor arts … read more»

Just a little date for your diaries ladies and gentlemen. On 25th August Jack Comes Alive will be back at Proud Galleries in Camden and is shaping up to be even bigger and better than the last one. We have special performances and appearences from our cover boy Calum Best, Example and Russ Chimes. Also joining in the fun on the night will … read more»