Malawi Education Project Events

MEP Fundraiser at The Cube - Saturday 18th September. £6.

2010-08-05T06:20:00.000-07:00

Antoni Maiovvi

Over from Berlin and playing a full live set is Antoni Maiovvi. His music is akin to the overwhelming horror of the stalked. He has been creating psychotronic disco for the criminally insane since 2005 having emerged from the UK's underground noise scene, here presenting retro-futurist b-movie soundtracks with the precision and flair of an Argento death sequence.

http://www.myspace.com/djantonimaiovvi

Documentary : Lanfranchi's Memorial Discotheque

Lanfranchi's Memorial Discotheque was Sydney’s favourite artist-run space, situated on he second level of an inner city warehouse. Lanfranchi’s doubled as a residence and unauthorised performance venue for 5 years, growing from unlikely beginnings to become what director Neil Armfield described as a ‘major strand of our city’s cultural DNA’. The decaying warehouse hosted hundreds of shows and was an accessible starting point for Sydney’s emerging performers, artists and musicians. That is, until property development gets in the way and Lanfranchi’s residents are given 60 days to vacate the building.

The story of Lanfranchi’s is told through ex-residents such as Lucas Abela (Justice Yeldham) and David Harris (Toecutter).

http://vimeo.com/11380526

Jacob's Stories

One of Brighton's best kept secrets, Jacob's Stories creates a specific blend of dark, ethereal melancholic pop music. He has extensively toured the UK and the US, and has played with the artists Scott Walker, Xiu Xiu, Oxbow, Vessels and Richard Walters.

http://www.myspace.com/jacobsstoriesband

Dagger Brothers will be DJ'ing in the bar, and maybe even performing.... Stalls selling art work in various mediums by Gary Burgerlips, Christopher! and African Apparel.

MEP Sponsored Bike Ride - September 11th and 12th 2010

2010-08-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

Malawi Education Project is looking for people to embark on a beautiful cycle ride through (almost) traffic free British countryside, whilst also raising some money to fund our next trip out to Malawi in September 2010.

Kicking off on the first weekend of the Bristol Cycle Festival and celebrating the British Waterways bicentenary of the Kennet & Avon Canal, the Malawi Education Project are cycling a predominantly traffic-free route fr...om Bristol to Pewsey, and back.

Following the Bristol to Bath Railway Path, one of the first cycle paths constructed by Sustrans in the 1980s, this fundraising ride will then cycle the rest of the route along the towpath of the Kennet & Avon canal; the whole length from Bath to Devizes has been improved as part of a partnership scheme between British Waterways, Sustrans, and the local councils, the result being a wider path with a surface that is more suitable for cyclists.

This route runs past the stunning aqueducts at Dundas and Avoncliff, stopping for a spot of lunch at Bradford-on-Avon, then on to the dramatic Caen Hill Locks at Devizes, and ending on the first day at The Barge Inn at Pewsey, which was built in 1810 to coincide with the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

The Barge Inn has a campsite and all the riders' camping equipment will already have been transported there in time for their arrival. All the hard working cyclists can then relax throughout the evening, and enjoy afew drinks whilst watching some live music at the Inn!

The return journey on Sunday is another chance to take in the sights and experience a car free journey through the delights of the South-West countryside.

This is not a cycle route for speed merchants! Everyone else on the canal will be travelling at 4mph or even slower and cyclists are asked to be prepared to slow down or dismount for walkers and anglers, and should cycle with extra care when passing moored boats and under bridges.

This is a sponsored bike ride, and all money raised by participants will be going directly to Malawi Education Project, to help fund their next trip to Malawi in September 2010. For more information and how to take part, please email Joe Volk.

joe@malawieducationproject.com

THE ROUTE

Bristol to Pewsey - Saturday 11 September
Pewsey to Bristol - Sunday 12 September

1. Bristol

From Bristol Temple Meads station, cross the new bridge over the floating harbour, then New Kingsley Road and St Philip's Road. The Bristol to Bath Railway path starts here, clearly signposted as National Cycle Network Route 4 (look for the blue signs).

2. Bristol to Keynsham

The excellent traffic-free Bristol to Bath Railway Path links the city of Bristol to the Kennet & Avon Canal via an attractive and convenient traffic-free route. It is 16 miles long and, in combination with the Kennet & Avon Cycle Route, makes up a 100-mile route between Reading and Bristol.

3. Keynsham to Bath

The route criss-crosses the winding river Avon on railway viaducts before entering historic Bath.

Take care through Bath, where the route is entirely on-road. Among the many attractions of this fine city is Pulteney Bridge, which you'll pass over. This famous bridge over the Avon is lined with shops and cafes.

4. Bath to Hilperton

From Bath, the route follows the Kennet & Avon Canal all the way to Devizes. This is one of the prettiest sections of the canal, clinging to the side of the Avon Valley. Among the attractions are the Claverton Pumping Station, Dundas Aqueduct - where the Somerset Coal Canal once began - and Avoncliff Aqueduct. Bradford-on-Avon is our half-way point , with fine Georgian architecture and all facilities.

5. Hilperton to Seend

This is a quiet, rural section of towpath. The canal crosses over the Semington bypass on a brand-new aqueduct .

6. Seend to Devizes

Approaching from the west, the Caen Hill Flight is a magnificent sight. Take extra care along this section, and if heading downhill (from the east), do not speed.

7. Devizes to The Barge Inn

Approximately 8 miles along the towpath from Devizes at Pewsey awaits the evening resting place of the The Barge Inn, built in 1810 to coincide with the opening of the Kennet and Avon Canal.

http://www.malawieducationproject.com/

http://bristolcyclefestival.com/

MEP Art Exhibition and Auction

2010-06-10T04:33:00.001-07:00

Malawi Education Project are excited to be hosting an exhibition of work by British and Malawian artists at the Artshouse café on Stokes Croft, Bristol.

The two week exhibition will open on Sunday the 20^th June at 2pm, with a family-friendly afternoon or music, face/ body painting and plenty more to keep you entertained.

Artworks on display have been donated by:

Ian Phenna
Ellen Doherty
Joshua Barber
Alex Bertram Powell
Ian Boyd Walker

Jim Hawthorne
Fran Williams
Colin Brooks
Cleo Jones

& Mos Shaw

The exhibition will close on July 2^nd, with an auction and a fantastic night of music from Mr. Jim and J Deaks.

Massive thank you to all the artists, framers, DJs and volunteers who have organised this event for us!

For more info and updates about the event, see the facebook page here

Cube Fundraiser February:: John.E.Vistic and friends!

2010-05-16T10:25:00.001-07:00

HAPPENINGS AND KILLINGS PRESENTS....

The John E Vistic Experience
The first announced band to play Glastonbury 2010, and winners of the international Independent Music Award in the alt-country/rock category, JEVE fuse rockabilly, dirty blues and country with a rawness and energy unparallelled. Fronted by incomparable front man John E Vistic, they have a new album out this month, and are not to be missed in the confines of the cube. Pure hard blues, country and rock. Occasionally featuring a trombone.
http://www.myspace.com/johnevisticexperience

Annette Berlin
After being featured on Tom Robinson's BBC6 Introducing show last year, as well as being awarded a Venue award for the Top Act of 2009, coming second only to Zun Zun Egui, Annette Berlin will be storming the stage at The Cube. Previously best known for key roles in the likes of Big Joan and Male, Annette Berlin's stepped out into solo land with a sound ridiculously fully formed, all R'n'B tight and PJ Harvey forceful.
http://www.myspace.com/annetteberlin

Twocsinak
Signed to Wrong Music, and in their own words, "..the most prolific and intelligent artist on the Wrong music roster...", Twocsinak's songs combine a truly English sense of humour, concept heavy sampling agendas, wonderful vocal narratives and experimental musical arrangements. Long time collaborator with Anticons equally weird and wonderful SJ Esau.
http://www.myspace.com/twocsandsarah

Emily Breeze (DJ set)
Records spun in the bar by Emily Breeze, who blew the roof off the Fleece last month at the launch of her brilliant new album.
http://www.myspace.com/emilybreeze

Saturday 20th February. The Cube. Doors 8pm. £6 adv.