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Future Vogue @ The Hoxton Pony

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The love child of fashion and music is coming to the Hoxton Pony in the form of Future Vogue.

A club night filled with all things fashion from a live catwalk where a major designer will exhibit their work, roaming photographer, plenty of hair and makeup products, boutique fashion stalls and so much more, all to be accompanied by a live band and DJs.

“We don’t care how you come dressed as long as you dress to impress. No effort, No entry and the most stylish cool-as-fuck looking people get discounted entry on the night.

“This is the night for trend-setters, rabble-rousers, fashion icons in the making and style-disciples. Put together the perfect outfit and get dressed to the nines – because this is the night to see and be seen and fit in no matter how outrageous you look.”

The night kicks off at 7pm until 1am on Thursday 12th January and will be a great place for networking within the fashion industry. The most stylish guests will feature in the Rogue’s Gallery and be given prints from the high fashion photographers shoots from the night.

For guestlist, VIP and table bookings email info@thehoxtonpony.com.

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Protesters To Leave Old Street Magistrates

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Occupy protesters who have been residing in Old Street Magistrates’ Court have promised to leave by January 23rd, after a hearing at Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court.

The disused court building had been occupied by around 50 members from an offshoot of the Occupy LSX movement. Their intention was to put the building back in public service.

Mastcraft Ltd who own the building were able to come to an agreement with the protesters after promising to refurbish the disused building and put it back in public service, according to londonlovesbusiness.com.

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Facebook Business Cards By moo.com

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Shoreditch-based moo.com is bringing Facebook to the real world in the form of business cards based on the new social network’s timeline redesign.

The silicon roundabout company creates business cards, postcards and minicards helping people share information about themselves in the real world.

The tailored cards are based on your facebook profiles and includes your name, company or college, where you live, your Facebook url, phone number and e-mail address. On the back on the card there is space for a quotation or sentence about you.

“Working closely with the Facebook Timeline team, we translated their Cover Photo concept to our Business Card format by mirroring the fonts, layout and iconography of the Timeline.”

Check out the video on how to get your business cards.

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Live & Unamplified @ The Book Club

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The Book Club is hosting Live and Unamplified on Sunday 8th January, full of fresh talent, comfy sofas and if you head down early even a Sunday roast.

Boasting ‘no amps, no mic, no stage and certainly no DJs’ live and unamplified guarantees to showcase real musical talent. This month’s line up includes Tracey Mathewson, Firefly, Alfred Abel, Joe Innes and Pollytones.

Tickets can be bought here at just £3 or on the door for the same price, the show starts at 7.30pm.

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NME Music Photography Awards @ theprintspace

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theprintspace on Kingsland Road is hosting the 2011 NME Music Photography Awards tonight. Showcasing the most original music photography from amateur and professional photographer; categories include live, portrait, reportage, festivals and under-18s.

Winners for photographer of the year and outstanding contribution will be chosen from both amateur and professional.

Doors open from 7.30pm with free admission and refreshments. If you can’t make it tonight the exhibition will be open from 6th – 11th January at theprintspace.

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New Year’s Eve In The ‘ditch

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Still wondering where to spend new year’s eve? downtheditch.com has compiled a list of some of the best places to spend it in Shoreditch and Hoxton to save you trawling the internet in a last minute frenzy.

The Queen of Hoxton 

Its nine hour new year’s eve disco is the only one that can boast about its rooftop shenanigans  including an inflatable igloo, silent disco and toffee apples all to be enjoyed with spectacular views of the City.

“Think Bianca Jagger on a white horse, diamonds, decadence, dress up, BBQ and sparklers and a line up to see in the new year with a bang.”

The line up features Maurice Fulton headlining the basement along with support from hosts The Idiots Are Winning. On the groundfloor Leftside Wobble headlines the party with the Psychemagik boys will be providing the tunes. Others include Ray Mang, Yam Who?, Capita, Orlando Boom DJs.

Starting from 8pm until 5am grab your tickets here fast for £15 there are only a handful left.

Aquarium

The only club in London to have a swimming pool Aquarium are holding a fire and ice themed extravaganza.

The ice room features an ice bar, snow machine and ice sculptures. If you need warming up venture into the fire room which will have hot tub and a heated pool so don’t forget that swimming costume. Hosted by DJ Rugrat who plays a special set at midnight. A mix of r’n’b hip hop house, bashment, electro and dubstep to be played from a line up of DJ’s featuring Mamps, Ruki, 5 Star, Kay Jiga, Magic and P Montana.

Tickets are £25 and can be bought here.

 

 

The Tassel Club

Spend new year at the Hoxton Hall in Victorian glamour. An authentic vaudeville show including burlesque and promises of surprises from the world of cabaret and circus. On the night there will be homemade cocktails, hand rolled cigars and tassels, vintage lace garters and vintage feather headbands.

Doors are open from 7pm until 2am tickets cost £40 and can be purchased here.

Richmix

Enjoy a Brazilian themed night Tropicalista with authentic samba drumming outfit from Eri Okan. It has a drum section of over 20 percussionists accompanied by the voices of singer/songwriters Xavier Osmir, Marcina Arnold, Tracey Milliner and Rebeca Valim. All in traditional costumes of course.

DJ Cliffy, Russ Jones aka the Hackney Globe Trotter and Cal Jader & Arias all perform on the night bringing the carnival feeling to the beginning of 2012. Doors open 9pm until 4am. Tickets are £15 in advance and £20 on the door.

Beach Blanket Babylon

If you’re looking for something more sophisticated, try a 1920′s four course meal with cocktails on arrival. But decadence doesn’t come cheap at £75 and booking in advance is essential. Sitting times are available from 7-7.3pm and 9-9.30pm.

 

 

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