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'The Life and Lines of Brandon Block' - book review
Written by Nick The Kid
DJ legend, ‘Caner of the Year’, TV Celebrity, the joker in the pack, clubland hell-raiser, media personality - Brandon Block is a name that has been synonymous with British dance music since the birth of acid house in the late 80's under many guises. Unless you have been living on the moon for the last 25 years, there has been no escaping his formidable status in clubland, his huge personality and, most famously, his exploits on and off the turntables.
Have you looked outside? It's drizzling down, grey and miserable. And there's no guarantee that the weather will get any better. With so many great festivals going on just a couple of hours away by plane, train or ferry, we suggest you pack a bag and head for the sun.
Because there are so many, we've divided up our recommendations into two parts. Prepare to get sun-tanned under the stars.
Just what is a boutique festival? If you like your festivals raw, unadulterated, free from commercial drivel and merchandise floggers, then look no further. These independent, bohemian, untainted festivals might be right up your campsite.
Rumpus returns to mark international Ninja day
Written by Gideon Thomas
Did you know that December 2nd marks international Ninja Day? No, neither did I. In fact, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a Ninja Day, international or otherwise. Well, there is such a thing, and it's coming up very, very soon.
So, the next question surely is, how to celebrate? As ever at Core Magazine, we got the answers.
He only comes round once a year on a heavy working schedule, but he returns in 2011 on the back of one of his most successful Ibiza seasons ever.