Tag: Annie McGann

Beezer book launch, In conversation and book signing

Legendary Bristol Photographer Beezer discusses his new pair of books ‘Until Now: A Life in Photographs 1982 – 1986 Book Alpha’ AND ‘Until Now: A Life in Photographs 1982 – 1986 Book Beta’ and his photography in conversation with Paul McGann (With Nail and I, Monocled Mutineer, Doctor Who) and Annie McGann (Save Bristol Nightlife) who are featured in the books, having  known Beezer since the 1980s.

Hosted by Pete Webb of PC-Press, who are publishing the books. After the talk, Tessa Pollitt of The Slits will play a DJ set, finishing at 7pm.

Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the book to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the event.

You can buy either book or both in either paperback or hardback for the event.

There will be a signing by Beezer straight after the talk.

Tickets:
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Accessibility:
Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access.
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Please note: This event will take place in the cafe.

 

‘Massive Attack: Out of the Comfort Zone’ Book Launch Author Melissa Chemam In-conversation with Annie McGann + Book signing + Queen Bee DJ set

Massive Attack Out of the Comfort Zone cover

Author Melissa Chemam and Queen Bee will be in-store at Rough Trade Bristol for a very special ‘Massive Attack: Out Of The Comfort Zone’ Book Launch.

In association with Bristol Festival of Ideas, the afternoon will begin with a Massive Attack inspired DJ set, followed by an in-conversation with the author and Annie McGann, and a book signing, celebrating the release of ‘Massive Attack: Out Of The Comfort Zone’, published 4th March.

  • 1.00pm Doors open
  • 2.00pm Queen Bee DJ set
  • 2.30pm Introduction + In-conversation with Annie McGann + Audience Questions
  • 3.30pm Book signing + Queen Bee DJ set
  • 4.30pm Finish

Visit the Rough Trade website to pre-order the book and ticket here: https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/events/rough-trade-bristol-massive-attack-out-of-the-comfort-zone-book-launch 

Melissa Chemam’s book Massive Attack: Out of the Comfort Zone is an in-depth analysis of Massive Attack, tracing the group’s story from the inner-city cultural melting pot that Bristol was in the 1970s and 1980s.

This underground scene was influenced by a musical mix of punk, reggae, soul, funk and later hip-hop. This led to the formation of various crews including the Wild Bunch who formed the nucleus of Massive Attack.

The book charts their rise out of communities of working- and middle-class kids from British families alongside Jamaican, Irish, Italian and Asian immigrants. Chemam retells this musical hybridity expertly through interviews with key Bristol musicians and scene stalwarts such as Mark Stewart of the Pop Group and the Maffia, Jabulani Ngozi of Black Roots, graffiti artist Inkie, Ray Mighty of Smith and Mighty, Tricky, close collaborators of Massive such as Neil Davidge and others, Martina Topley-Bird and members of Portishead, Lupine Howl and Alpha.

Central to this book is the unfolding story of Massive Attack, their art, politics, reflections on their own identity, and the development of their astounding music, loved all over the world. The work of the group’s creative driver Robert Del Naja is a key component of Chemam’s analysis, written through many discussions conducted by the author in Bristol and further, as well as through research into documentary sources. She details the making of their groundbreaking album Blue Lines, as well as the impact of their followings records, including Mezzanine. Key to the story are also the band’s unique collaborations, with Horace Andy, Shara Nelson, Tracey Thorn, Madonna, Elizabeth Fraser, Sinéad O’Connor, Mos Def, Damon Albarn, Young Fathers, Adam Curtis, Banksy and many more.

Melissa Chemam

Melissa Chemam is a French journalist and author, who has worked for France 24, the BBC World Service and Radio France Internationale, many magazines, as well as for the filmmaker Raoul Peck. Since 2003, she has been based in Prague, Paris, Miami, London, Nairobi and Bangui, travelling to more than 40 countries.