Spoonfed Mixes // #13 // Nemmz
After last week’s minimal techno-fest from London party Art of Dark, we’ve opened up the house n garrijj drawer again and got Manc based producer Nemmz to cook up a storm for us. He came to our attention recently with his ‘Ocean Blue’ EP on San Francisco based label Hot n Heavy, an interesting and sophisticated blend of deep house with a garage bounce, and we’re thinking he’ll be a name to keep an eye on in 2013.
What can you tell us about the mix
“Well this mix contains a lot of tracks that I’ve been playing out in clubs recently, so hopefully the tunes should make you want to go out and rave afterwards! It’s mainly a blend of house garage tracks featuring a few producers that I am really feeling at the minute. I’ve included one of my own tracks that’s not out yet and as it stands it’s currently not been signed. I feel that this mix sums up the sound I have been associated with for a while, which if I had to put a label on, would be mainly vocal based and somewhere in between the house and garage genres, dabbling with a bit of bass on the side.”
What’s coming up?
“Ive got a few gigs coming up, all in my home city of Manchester. Im playing for Selective Hearing on their 3rd Birthday which I’m really excited about. A new night called ‘CTRL’ which launches in March that I’ve been asked to be a resident for. I’ve actually got two bookings on the same day which hasn’t happened for a while, both nights being in the student friendly area of Fallowfield in Manchester on the 18th of Feb. I’m also playing on my mates label launch night at the end of Feb, big up Dispute Records every time.
In terms of releases, I’ve just put out a four track EP entitled ‘Ocean Blue’ with the San Francisco based label Hot N Heavy, which has shockingly done a lot better than I expected. It managed to peak at 15th in the Juno Bass chart which I am so pleased with. As it stands I am currently working towards the follow up EP, most the tracks are finished up to the production stage, it’s just the mixing that needs to be done now. Ive also got a remix for Hot N Heavy’s Allmostt coming up which should be out soon.”
ProjectSpeaker Launches, Raises Seed Funding for Speaker Management …
Recently ProjectSpeaker announced the launch of its speaker management platform, which aims to save meeting and conference planners time and resources by connecting them with a database of speakers and event management tools. The company also closed its $100,000 in its second seed funding round, led by German investors Tilia Quadrat GmbH and business consultant Stefan Gutsch, bringing its total funding up to $164,000.
CEO and founder Pierre Bisaillon told BetaKit that his platform aims to help event planners search for and book speakers for events, while also giving speakers a way to bypass traditional speaking bureaus and promote their expertise. “The speaking industry hasn’t changed since 1938, when Premiere Speakers Bureau started and that has kind of been the way that everything has been done since; planners call bureaus, bureaus send them what they have based on their feedback and act as agents,” said Bisaillon.
The idea for ProjectSpeaker came as the result of a similar platform for stock photo photographers that Bisaillon founded earlier in his career, Focus Stock Photo. “I was representing photographers at a stock agency and one of the toughest things for photographers was to get in front of photo buyers,” said Bisaillon, who ended up selling his company to London-based Tony Stone Images (now Getty Images). “I saw the similar kind of scenario in the professional speaking industry,” said Bisaillon. After speaking with both speakers and planners, he noticed a communication gap on both ends, preventing the two groups from connecting without the assistance of costly bureaus or online agencies.
According to Bisaillon, event planners pay 25 to 30 percent of speaker fees to agents. ProjectSpeaker’s platform is free to both planners and speakers, and while it is open to all event organizers, speakers are only able to participate on an invite-only basis. Currently, the site has over 200 registered speakers included in its roster.
The company’s plans for monetization will also serve as a value-add for speakers using the platform. ProjectSpeaker aims to develop a request for proposal (RFP) engine that will allow planners to create an event on the site and add event details, such as the date, location and number of guests, and the site will then create a customized RFP. From there, planners will be able to select from a range of services they are interested in, including airlines, restaurants, venues and caterers for their event, which suppliers can then bid on. “It’s a value-added service for the planner because they get to choose from all of these bids, and then we revenue-share with the supplier who gains the bid,” said Bisaillon.
ProjectSpeaker raised $64,000 in its first seed funding round, which it used to develop its platform. Its second round of funding will be applied to developing the RFP engine, in addition to marketing to get both suppliers and event planners on board. The company also plans to release an app for both iPhone and Android in the next two months, which it will be optimizing specifically for planner use. It competes with other online speaking startups including
On the surface, ProjectSpeaker sounds like an ideal tool for both planners and speakers seeking to connect. But it will likely only appeal to independent speakers who aren’t already represented by speaking agencies, and event planners are usually looking to attract the high-profile speakers that already have representation (though when it gains traction it could attract speakers looking to keep 100 percent of their speaking fees, rather than handing over a portion to their agent). The company’s monetization strategy is still a work in progress, as the company continues to build its RFP generator and industry supplier bidding engine, and it might not be necessary for event planners and companies that have already built relationships with suppliers to cover the majority of their event needs.
While ProjectSpeaker wants to become a one-stop shop for event planners and organizers, the traditional nature of the speaking industry might be the company’s biggest competition. Other startups tackling the problem haven’t fared well – similar startup Speakergram launched last year but announced it’s shutting down the site in 2013.
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Club Review: Heaven, Manchester
‘Heaven… is a place in Manchester!’ is the slogan for the new branch of the world-famous gay club. Heaven has spent 30 years as one of the most popular gay clubs in London, and has now been launched in Manchester, with the opening night promising a host of special acts, a surprise guest performer and the continuation of ‘the unique spirit’ and ‘the beating heart’ of the original nightclub. But is it really all it is hyped up to be? We went along to the launch on 1 December to see what Heaven has to offer the gay capital of the north.
Situated along Peter Street, about a ten minute walk from Canal Street, in a large, elegant building, Heaven is spread over three spacious floors, making it Manchester’s biggest gay nightclub since Essential closed again earlier in the year. As a venue it is pretty impressive and looks to rival the super clubs found in London and other European cities. Heaven is known for its hardcore dance and house music – no, that doesn’t include the likes of mainstream acts like David Guetta – so if you’re used to your usual chart, cheese, pop and RB music, you’re not going to find Heaven at all heavenly (although chart remixes are played at the beginning of the night before things gets heavier). Both well-known and more obscure house DJs were on rotation throughout the night, which is how it will be every Saturday. But unless you’re into that kind of music, you probably won’t notice much difference between them.
Although there are three floors for you to choose from, the basement – which benefits from the unique Funktion One sound system also used in London – is where most of the action (no, not that kind of action) takes place. And boy, was it crammed, proving this highly anticipated night was a success when it came to numbers, at least. Meanwhile, the ground floor is set out more like a luxurious lounge and the dominance of white decor certainly keeps in line with the whole Heaven theme. It comes complete with white leather sofas (we hope no one spilt their drinks on them) for those who want to take a breather, and there is even a gorgeous white grand piano. (Why, when it’s obviously never going to be used, we don’t know.) The second floor, however, is a strictly-VIP area known as ‘The Island’, with a separate bar and personal table service. If you think the ground floor looks posh, you haven’t seen the second - and probably won’t, unless you’re invited, or rolling in it.
Manchester’s Heaven is definitely not going to be to everyone’s tastes, and many who have been to London and love it there will acknowledge – whether they like the fact or not – that it’s not exactly the same. It does make for something new and different that is not usually found in the gay village, although the crowd of predominantly pretentious gays (read: arrogant, tangoed muscle Marys) is rather reminiscent of the kind of people who used to frequent Essential on a regular basis. Only time will tell as to whether this Heaven can last up to one year, let alone thirty. First, a few problems should be rectified: the ridiculously long queuing time, even for those with a queue jump pass; the strange door policy which apparently would not let hen parties in (yet we’re sure we saw one group of excitable girls who were most definitely celebrating one); and the poor ratio of bar staff to number of customers and the size of the bar itself. And, unless we blinked from the blinding laser lights and missed it, there was no sign of the promised special guest performer.
If you’re into deafening house music and looking for a change of the usual gay scene, then you’ll probably like Heaven. But if you’re wanting the usual cheese and chart music and cheaper drinks, then you might want to stay in the village. If you’re hoping for a second Heaven outside of London, this is the nearest you’ll get to it. But if you’re expecting it to be exactly the same then you’ll probably be disappointed – perhaps ‘a small part of its beating heart’ would have been a more fitting thing to promise. Either way, it will be interesting to see how the club fares over time and whether it will improve – although a part of us is more intrigued as to what happens in the building during the other six days a week when Heaven doesn’t take it over.
If you want to experience a night in Heaven, you can read more about it on the website, where you can book advance tickets.
Online event space locator expands to Boston
Eventup, an online resource that helps event planners and consumers find and book unique venues, said today it is launching its sixth location in Boston.
Based in Santa Monica, Calif., the company has grown to include Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Miami and Chicago since its February launch.
The company said it offers a selection of more than 5,000 hard-to-find venues and is a timesaving solution that helps event planners and consumers research, price, confirm availability and book exclusive event spaces that fit their needs.
Services are free for customers, with property owners paying a 15 percent booking fee. Venue rates range from $500 to $100,000, Eventup said.
Eventup venues now available in Boston include the Waterworks Museum and the Royale Nightclub.
Entrepreneurs’ club Central Working expands with second site in London’s Tech …
Third site in all for mobile working chain – with at least three more to follow next year
Abigail Van-West
23 November 2012 17:33
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Central working has launched its third site aimed at boosting growing businesses in London’s Tech City.
Opened today by minister for universities and science David Willetts, the Shoreditch-based club aims to support 22,000 businesses over the next five years, providing entrepreneurs with the tools and networking opportunities to grow their companies.
Launched in collaboration with Barclays, the new site enables Central Working to provide members with potential funding and practical support services from the bank.
The members-only club is the second in Tech City for Central Working, following the launch of the company’s club in collaboration with Google in May 2012, which together with Central Working’s flagship club in Tottenham Court Road has helped over 300 companies to expand so far.
James Layfield, CEO of Central Working and a Growing Business Young Gun now has plans to open three more clubs in London by March 2013.
He said: “There’s an incredible entrepreneurial desire in the country at the moment with more and more people starting their own businesses.
“We provide the ideal environment for growing businesses, offering our members the support, infrastructure and tools needed to create the connections, momentum and recognition that will grow their businesses. Our partnership with Barclays unlocks this for thousands more companies.”
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Strippers keeping close eye on organist actions
Having a quick glance at the employment contract
The Court of Appeal is set to decide whether dancer Nadine Quashie was an employee or self-employed when she worked at Stringfellows and Angels clubs in London.
Ms Quashie claims she was employed and can therefore claim for unfair dismissal after she was sacked for gross misconduct. However, Stringfellows – owned by the renowned adult impresario Peter Stringfellow — insists she was self-employed and cannot make the claim, reports web site London 24.
Winckworth Sherwood partner and employment law specialist David von Hagen suggested a ruling in Ms Quashie’s favour could give full employment rights to lap dancers across the country – and also affect church organists.
‘Strippers and church organists do not generally have a great deal in common, but this case brings the two together because exactly the same legal principles are at stake,’ said Mr von Hagen. ‘There have been a number of recent cases where church organists have brought similar actions, claiming unfair dismissal. There is a clear trend in that tribunals have tended to agree with the arguments of church organists, finding them to be employees.’
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Parents University opens
Over the weekend, New Haven educated an inaugural class of parents with the launch of the city’s latest school reform initiative — Parent University.
Designed to teach parents how to help their children succeed in school, Parent University offers workshops and educational resources for parents of New Haven public school children. On Saturday, Gateway Community College hosted the program’s first event, which included more than 35 classes ranging from college preparation to child development. Event coordinators said they were pleased with the program’s turnout, which drew approximately 300 registered attendees. Organizers added that only standing room was available for some of the most popular classes. Parent University is expected to continue throughout the year, hosting smaller functions in local neighborhoods and another city-wide event in the spring.
“Parents are our first and most important teachers. Parent engagement is vital to the success of our students and for New Haven School Change,” Mayor John DeStefano Jr. said. “Today’s Parent University is part of what will be a broad and sustained effort to engage parents and to provide all families the tools and support they need to help their children succeed.”
Organizers said Parent University workshops were designed to help parents improve their own lives and the lives of their children. Classes focusing on students included, “How to Read with Your Child,” “Cyber Bullying and Social Networking” and “Success in Science,” while classes designated for parental improvement included “Parent Success Plan” and “Employment Marketing Profile.”
Susan Weisselberg, chief of Wraparound Services, which provides social and emotional counseling for students enrolled in New Haven’s public school system, said the parental evaluations collected at the end of workshops were “very positive”.
“People are very energized and excited by the event, which makes it very fulfilling,” Weisselberg said.
Abbe Smith, director of communications for New Haven public schools, said many of the most popular classes were ones that addressed child development and college planning. During “College Planning 101,” for example, parents learned how to apply for financial aid. Lisa Pressey, the parent of a New Haven eighth-grader, said she attended Parent University to learn about the New Haven Promise scholarship. She called Promise “empowering” and said Parent University exceeded her expectations.
The class titled “Addressing the Needs of Urban Boys” garnered a lively discussion about the challenges of raising boys in the city. Brett Rayford, director of adolescent and juvenile services for the Department of Children and Families, spoke about how to help boys navigate career paths, deal with the loss of a father and build interest in education.
While workshops covered a broad spectrum of topics, parents attending the event often questioned how to apply class strategies to their own lives. One parent raised her hand and said it was hard to get urban boys interested in education because boys who do well in school are ridiculed as “talking white” or “acting white.” Rayford talked about solutions to the problem. He suggested a “rite of passage” for boys or career interest tests to help students think about healthy careers early on in their education.
“It’s been there since I was a boy,” Rayford responded. “We devalue those who are focused on academics. It is not cool to be smart, and we’ve got to change that.”
He added after listening to the first session of “Addressing the Needs of Urban Boys,” a group of parents discussed forming a group to try to mitigate the problem. Pressey said she hopes that group comes together and that such a committee could include parents, teachers, administrators and students.
“The whole community needs to be involved,” Pressey said. “It affects everybody.”
Carla Chappel, the parent of a local eighth-grader, said she thought the class on urban boys’ development was valuable, but she had reservations about the first class she attended, which discussed how parents can communicate with their school. She said that while the administrator presenting at Parent University seemed to have a good system in place for parent communication, she is concerned that not all administrators have equally effective systems.
New Haven public school representatives said they hope to have workshops for parents throughout the year at local venues including libraries and schools. In the spring, they said they plan to have another city-wide Parent University at a setting similar to Gateway Community College.
Parent University provided child care services during the weekend event for children ages 3 to 12 at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School.
McCook Balloon Fest set for Saturday and Sunday
McCOOK, Nebraska — Event coordinators for the McCook Balloon Fest are working full swing on one of Nebraska’s leading family events taking place Saturday and Sunday at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds during McCook’s Heritage Days Festival.
Joining the ranks of great ballooning events such as the Colorado Balloon Classic, McCook Balloon Fest has drawn significant attention to Southwest Nebraska. Pilots currently registered to fly are coming from South Dakota, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Missouri and Nebraska.
Attend and watch as beautiful colors and shapes take to the sky in Southwest Nebraska.
Launch times may be delayed to accommodate inclement weather so plans should be made to come early or stay longer to enjoy a spectacular site. Tentative mass hot air balloon launch schedule is Saturday at 7:30 a.m., and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. There should be enough time to watch the balloons launch and return downtown to watch the parade on Saturday, after enjoying the launch and for early risers, pancakes and sausage served by the Boy Scouts.
For more information on the balloon festival, please contact (308) 345-2280.
Ryan Lochte Clothing Line Is Actually Happening, Says Ryan Lochte
Remember the much-talked about, much-feared Ryan Lochte clothing line? Jeah, it’s happening.
The Olympic swimmer, known as much for his flashy style as his speed in the water, told Celebuzz exclusively that he is planning to launch his own clothing line.
Or, he tries to. The interviewer on The Daily Buzz was insistent on getting some good entertainment dish, asking Lochte about his plans for a reality show (spoiler alert: he’s “in talks” with E!). But all Lochte wants to talk about is his clothing line. When asked about the reality show, he says the show will “pretty much follow me of my normal day of just training and my new fashion line.” When asked what will make the show unique, he replies “It’s gonna be me, me being myself and I’m just pretty much gonna show the world that and my new fashion line.”
So in case you had any doubts, Ryan Lochte has a fashion line on the way. He’s already got plenty of custom grillz, special razors and a nearly-trademarked catchphrase. He’s even got a top model all lined up to walk in his fashion show. Now all he needs is… actual clothing made by him.
Oh, and people to buy it.
Check out the interview below. Would you queue up for Ryan Lochte-designed duds?
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Meeting Planners Save Time and Find More Value with New Website
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 28, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ – MeetingLouisville.com, a new website designed specifically for meeting planners, makes the task of planning a convention or event in Louisville, Kentucky simple. The website puts all the important information about Louisville’s Space, Rates and Dates at a meeting planner’s fingertips. MeetingLouisville.com’s “Meeting Planners’ Toolkit” provides city and venue information, along with photos, videos, itineraries and testimonials. There’s even material to help promote a meeting and get participants excited. There is no cost to meeting planners for this resource, and no membership is required. However, the first 500 meeting planners to register will get a $5 Starbucks Card and the chance to win a $1,000 Visa™ gift card. (One entry per person. Contest ends September 15, 2012.)
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Since its launch in July, MeetingLouisville.com has seen overwhelming response. Meeting and convention planners from across the United States have logged on to find out more about Louisville and what the city has to offer. Louisville is easily accessible by air or by car, and is within a day’s drive of 2/3rds of the U.S. population. Home to a rich tradition of food, bourbon, horse racing and southern hospitality, Louisville also offers more than 1.9 million square feet of meeting space. And, as a second-tier city, provides greater value which allows budget conscious organizations and travelers to get more bang for their buck. From the smallest groups and family reunions, to large conventions and events like the American Council for the Blind, National Farm Machinery Show, IRONMAN Louisville, Breeders’ Cup, PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup, meeting and event planners know Louisville knows how to make a big event BIG.
Larry Sinclair, Director of Sales for PGA of America, says the support from community members, organizations and government makes Louisville a successful host city. “The hotels and restaurants are flexible and able to accommodate a large influx of guests. The staff at the hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as cab drivers are friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Louisville is easy to navigate and its geographical location makes it easy to travel to by car or air. The unique attractions and museums, delectable restaurants and mix of nightlife options make it a popular destination for fans that enjoy golf and also want to experience the charm of the host city.”
Site information: www.MeetingLouisville.com
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