"The New Romantic/New Wave/Blitz era rose from the ashes of punk and celebrated the spirit of David Bowie at clubs throughout the UK and later on the world including the ultimate influence on Vancouver's LUV-A-FAIR.
In 1978 it started in Meard Street, Soho, on a Tuesday night at a club called Billy's. DJ Rusty Egan and Steve Strange provided the setting for a mixture of art students, hairdressers and fashion designers to become precursors for the New Romantic movement which defined the next style in music - a cross between the emerging New Wave (Ultravox, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, The Cure etc.) and an escape from the reactionary image of punk. Three factors contributed to the success of the club: the music was sophisticated and danceable (Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, Human League and David Bowie), there was no violence, and the participants ultra-chic appearance........
Luvngrace/Luvafair Entertainment Proudly Celebrates:
LUV-A-FAIR NIGHTCLUB'S ORIGINAL NEW-ROMANTIC/WAVE ERA
November 20-2008
CELEBRITIES NIGHTCLUB
Webcast to Europe via Utherverse at a later date!!!
Featuring:
DJ PANDEMONIUM (SinCity), DJ DARREN (Luv-a-Fair), DJ CHRIS (Twilight Zone)
RICK FORDE VISAGE SHOW
NANCY BLACK FASHIONSHOW
NEW WAVE DANCE QUEEN "ANELORE"
LUV-A-FAIR ART-VISUALS
BLANCHE MACDONALD 80'S MAKE-OVERS
BEST DRESSED WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR SUBEEZ/WAAZUBEE CAFE
& JUJU HAIR SALON PRIZES
ADVANCE TICKETS $15 ON SALE: OCTOBER 15-2008
at: http://www.luvngraceaffair.com, Flaming Angels, Juju Salon, Clubzone.
$20 on Event Night CALL:(604) 374-5610 (M-F/9-9)
Official Website: www.luvngraceaffair.com
http://www.myspace.com/luvngraceaffair |
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