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11/09/10 Photography
Crossing Currents
Check out this photographic exhibition of the MA Photojournalism Degree 2010 at the University of Westminster.
On display will be work from 23 emerging photojournalists, showcasing a diverse series of projects shot in the UK and overseas.
Visit http://crossingcurrents.co.uk
Exhibition open September 11-13 at the University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS. Open 10am to 6pm
Oxford
11/09/10 Irish Ancestry
Oxford Irish Conference
This major conference will attract academics, Irish government officials and clergy to the university city of Oxford.
Gaeilge na Breataine will examine the reasons for the dramatic growth of the Irish language amongst young people in Britain. There will be music, scenic walks, exhibitions and "taster classes" in Irish for absolute beginners.
The event begins on Saturday, September 11 with language workshops and music. Absolute beginners are very welcome. For more information, contact ancolaiste@aol.com or leave a message on the 24hr message service: 01277 249274
London
12/09/10 Traditional music
Altan at The Gallery, Hendon
DONEGAL traditional group Altan kick off their UK tour at The Gallery in Hendon on Sunday, September 12.
Following on from the success of the recent Mary Black evening, Altan are the latest act to bring top quality Irish music to the venue.
Indeed, Altan have established themselves as one of the leading Irish folk and traditional music groups in the world. Forming in County Donegal in 1987, it was not until the 1990s that they properly emerged, going on to sell millions of records worldwide.
Altan’s UK tour will take place from 12 – 20 September. Gallery tickets (£20), with pre-dinner show tickets (£40), visit www.galleryhendon.com. For other tour dates and info, visit www.altan.ie
London
12/09/10 Music
Elvis Forever Concert
BBC Radio 2 is proud to announce that Sir Tom Jones will be leading the dazzling roster of musicians at Elvis Forever, a concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley, with Radio 2 Breakfast host Chris Evans and Priscilla Presley, in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 12 September 2010.
The line-up of this unique tribute to the king of rock 'n' roll in the year that he would have turned 75 includes KT Tunstall, Scouting For Girls, Imelda May, Fyfe Dangerfield, Jon Allen, Michael Ball, Mica Paris, Tony Christie, The Magnets, Fran Healy (from Travis), Craig David, Tony Hadley and Marti Pellow.
These musicians will be accompanied by the TCB Band (Takin' Care of Business), the group who provided the rhythm section to Elvis's band from 1969 until 1977.
Radio 2's Elvis Forever concert follows the smash success of last year's event, Thank You For The Music ... A Celebration Of The Music Of Abba.
Elvis Forever
Hyde Park
Gates 5pm - entertainment from 6.30pm.Tickets £30.00 plus booking fees.
For full ticketing information, go to bbc.co.uk/radio2.
London
13/09/10 Photography
Crossing Currents
Check out this photographic exhibition of the MA Photojournalism Degree 2010 at the University of Westminster.
On display will be work from 23 emerging photojournalists, showcasing a diverse series of projects shot in the UK and overseas.
Visit http://crossingcurrents.co.uk
Exhibition open September 11-13 at the University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS. Open 10am to 6pm
London
14/09/10 Music
WILCO
Chicago six-piece Wilco return to London following the release last year's brilliant eponymous album.
Critically-acclaimed both on record and live, this is a very special chance to see one of the world's most respected and admired bands.
Tickets go on sale to Southbank Centre Members on Wednesday 3 March and to all on Friday 5 March.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/membership
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