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2008 Carnival After Parties are still TBC, but here’s a few to get you started...
Beach Blanket Babylon Carnival Party
What's it all about: Eccentric attire, bikini-clad women and crazy, crazy costumes, yep, one of the biggest parties of Notting Hill Carnival returns with yet another fantastic line up of frolicking good vibes. With guest DJs stifling crowds with Ghetto fabulous choons, BBB will also host their salacious drag show too. And for all the hardcore ravers, the party reconvenes the following day (Monday) at the same time.
When: 24 & 25 Aug 2008
Where: Beach Blanket Babylon, 45 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AA
Tickets: Free before 6pm, £5 after.
The Regent Carnival Party
What’s it all about: The Regent have a double whammy in store for revellers. Fixed on the bank holiday weekender, Sunday sees resident DJs put on a special Carnival Party - expect great music with a couple of surprises. Followed by Monday’s shenanigans with DJ Mass (the lovely & local Mr Massimo Lamagna) on the decks, collaborating with Sancho Panza MC's and dancing girls to boot!
When: 24th and 25th August
Where: The Regent, 5 Regent Street, London, NW10 5LG
Tickets: Available from Monday 18th Aug. Price £10.
www.TheRegentKensalGreen.com
Carnival After Party
What’s it all about: It's back again 1Xtra's annual Carnival After Party featuring a whole host of gyrating goodness. With performances from R&B stars Ray J and Lloyd, singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, UK singer Donae'O and dancehall artist Busy Signal, revellers will be in for a treat. Won over? Well you should be, and if you want tickets then register online on the 1Xtra website until August 18th.
When: Monday 25 Aug 2008
Where: Secret London location
Time: Don't expect to be home soon
Tickets: Register online at
www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra
MoreAboutMusic Carnival Party
What’s it all about: MoreAboutMusic return to the Fat Badger Pub on Portobello Road/Goldborne Road End, for the annual Notting Hill Carnival Jam 2008. Taking over the intimate surrounds of The Fat Badger Pub, expect two rooms of carnival sounds from the likes of Phil Asher, DJ Magic AKA Ceramic, Shea Soul and Altered Natives.
When: Monday 25 Aug 2008
Where: The Fat Badger Pub, 310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA
Time: 2-11.30pm
Tickets: Free before 60pm and £5 thereafter. Available from The Fat Badger Pub
Ginglik’s Carnival After Party
What’s it all about: A night of vintage grooves perfect for keeping the carnival vibe going ’till 3 in the morning! Expect to shizzle with DJ Count Sizzle, DJ El Nino (Lady Luck/Black Cotton Club/Lucky Seven Club)
When: Sunday 24th August 2008
Where: Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green,London, W12 8PL
Time: 7pm - 3am
Tickets: visit
www.ginglik.co.uk
‘Allure’ The Ultimate After Carnival Party at the Inc Club
What’s it all about: A spinful of music - Richard Blackwood (Exclusive DJ set & Meet N Greet, CLK from MTV BASE, Ironik (exclusive DJ set), Pied Piper alongside UKG legends MC Sparks & Kie, Jay Series, Chrisessence, Steve Austin, Godfather.
When: Monday 25th August 2008 (Bank Holiday)
Where:The Inc Club in the 02 (The Millenium Dome), Entertainment Avenue, North Greenwich, London, SE10 0DY
Time: 10pm - 4am
Tickets: Limited time £10 in advance plus booking fee, £15 and booking fee there after, £20 on the door. Tickets available online, 24 hours on
www.givemetickets.co.uk
M.I.A – Carnival Party
What’s it all about: Missing in Action is taking us to the Carnival with a huge line up...Devils Gun, Hook and the Twin
,Matt Diablo, Martin Move Ya, Dropworx, Flatbox, Simon Barris
When: 23rd August 2008
Where: The Cobden Club
Time: Not one for early birds
Tickets: For more information visit
www.cobdenclub.co.uk
Raison D"etre Carnival Fiesta Special & Garden Party Brixton
What’s it all about: It’s all about the beats with Boogaloo Cats, Bebop Gals, Dreads Rockers, Funksters, Beatniks, Rockabilly Greasers, Burlesque Chic, Afroz, B Boys and B Girls, Mods, Hippies and all International music lovers in the know !
When: 23rd August 2008
Where: Hootananny, Brixton
Time: 7pm to 4am
Tayo's Track Suit Party
What’s it all about: Keeping Carnival fever alive, Tayo's Track Suit Party returns to catnival. The line up includes Beeny and Jadell, the Have a Go Hip Hop Crew, Joe Ransom, Infamous Nut Company, Ben Westbeech, the man himself, Tayo and live performance from Roots Manuva
When: 24th August 2008
Where: Paradise, Kensal Rise
Time: an all-nighter, for sure
Tickets: visit
www.theparadise.co.uk