Now Then is 4 years Old!
A large and sincere ‘thank you’ has to go out to everyone who has been involved with the magazine in any capacity since April 2008 – writers, proof readers, artists, designers, photographers musicians, poets, promoters, and of course independent traders, without whom none of this would have been possible. We never dreamed that this magazine would grow as much as it has in the last four years, and long may it continue.
49 Mags in 49 Months!
On these fine notes, its time for a party to celebrate, and we have an pristine line up for you to mark the occasion.
Featuring… DOWNSTAIRS
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SALTWATER SAMURAI
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Prepare to get chopped in the face, flung from side to side, do 4 somersaults and wake up feeling surprisingly amazing, as these guys are going to amount an almighty assault on your senses.
With remarkable musicianship Jazz from the future is twisted with electronica, massive bass, and an abundance of other influences to create a sound truly their own.
They are a ‘five-piece jazzcore ensemble hailing from New Cross who take pride in defying convention; blending house beats and dub bass lines, with jazz inflected improvising and glitch.
“If there’s anyone out there who believes, or has any doubts, that music can display a wanton disregard for boundaries and still remain accessible, engaging, playful and profound, they should lend their ear to this. Saltwater Samurai: it’s a massive look.†– Dave Okumu (2010 Mercury Music Prize nominee for The Invisible)
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BLOOD SPORT
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In support we have Sheffield’s very own afro-beat/noise-rock band. Making waves ever since their inception another band putting the genres through the blender with excellent results.
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NOW THEN AND NOT WHAT YOU KNOW DJs
Spinning the tunes to get the dancefloor started.
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UPSTAIRS
hosted by WORDLIFE
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Wordlife take the reins upstairs, continually expanding their rep as one of the leading live literature and music organisations in the North, and vital part of the NOW THEN mag.
Expect a featured Poet, Open Mic and acoustic acts.
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So get you sens down, get on the new ‘Now Then’ Abbeydale Ale, pick up a copy of the birthday mag and join us for a toast to a fine year.
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