Brainchild Festival

‘Once we start asking these big questions, that’s...

mscarlett92 — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:44:25 +0100

‘Once we start asking these big questions, that’s when we can start to be transformative and address systemic problems’.

Rigorous and game-changing talk about sexual abuse and gender liberation. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, we’re organising a peer panel debate at this year’s Brainchild about the most important issues facing gender liberation.

It’s an issue that many of us care deeply about, and that affects all of us. If you want to know more or have any ideas for it, please get in touch with one of us or inbox the page :)

mscarlett92: Funny little snippet from last year made by our...

mscarlett92 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:37:38 +0100

mscarlett92:

Funny little snippet from last year made by our friend Dougie Gittins.

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mscarlett92 — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:58:55 +0000

Planning for Brainchild 2013...

mscarlett92 — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:09:52 +0000

Most of our news and notifications have gone on our Facebook recently - so it’s time to get...

Brainchild Mix Project As summer slips away here at Brainchild...

sarahwilson12 — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:14:01 +0100

Brainchild Mix Project

As summer slips away here at Brainchild HQ, we’re still trying to figure out how best to keep Brainchild alive and relevant to all those who felt inspired by it.

With that in mind, we’ve decided to open it up to you: artists, crew, punters - whoever, to help us explain what happened that weekend. We’re going to start the project with a series of releases, the first of which goes live at 11pm tonight! You can either mix your picks of the Brainchild lineup this year, or, if you’re a producer, submit an original release that captures yer BC experience.

With the incredible response of this summers festi premiere we’re finding it quite hard to put into words exactly what Brainchild was - we thought it was about time we started asking you to help us.

If you want to submit something for our channels, email me at sarah@brainchildfestival.co.uk

If your realms of inspiration fall into categories further afield and you’d like to submit something else, drop me an email and, if you need it, i’ll even try to give you the means to make it happen.

(Small update - i’ve been meeting some incredible people and locking down some serious framework for next years festival. Expect bigger and better than ever before. Standby…)

Big love,

Sarah xoxoxoxox

What's happening to Brainchild?

mscarlett92 — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:05:38 +0100

Up to current date and what’s next: Brainchild’s gotta survive, and it’s got to...

Want to scan this, but here’s the mural Andrew and Chris...

mscarlett92 — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:34:01 +0100

Want to scan this, but here’s the mural Andrew and Chris drew at our launch night last week. Excited for the graffiti wall.

Steeze

sarahwilson12 — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:15:58 +0100

We are thrilled to be hosting the latest installment of Steeze, an “open mic for open minds” formed...

Molten Mirrors A dazzling blend of Chamber Psychedelia, Qlassiq...

sarahwilson12 — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:11:47 +0100

Molten Mirrors

A dazzling blend of Chamber Psychedelia, Qlassiq Roq and Prism Music that will blow your bloody mind. Get amongst it, Brainchildren!

Sarah xxx

#21 James Massiah James Massiah is a performance poet from South...

sarahwilson12 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:38:20 +0100

#21 James Massiah

James Massiah is a performance poet from South London whose work primarily revolves around themes of religion, race and sexuality. He has performed extensively across London and, impressively, recently began work on his first title. He’s also an incredible musician, with lyrics dealing with very similar themes to those addressed in his poems. Brainchild adore him for his dedication, drive and ability to inspire.

Bridget x

#20 Ned Carter Miles Ned Carter Miles is from Dorset but lives...

sarahwilson12 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:17:17 +0100

#20 Ned Carter Miles

Ned Carter Miles is from Dorset but lives in London. He writes stories and makes music, but doesn’t label himself as either a writer or a musician. His work is interested in magical realism, spontaneous detail and fun facts. An exciting, fresh talent.

Bridget x

mscarlett92: Artiste Numero 19: Nomad Soul I first heard Nomad...

mscarlett92 — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:23:33 +0100

mscarlett92:

Artiste Numero 19: Nomad Soul

I first heard Nomad Soul in the depths of Winter last year. It was a really exciting time for me, uni was taking off and I just kept seeing more and more talented people wherever I looked - and subconsciously I think this band had a lot to do with why I wanted to start this Brainchild project. I found it so exciting to hear people I knew tackling so much musically. They are brilliant musicians, and hearing the mishmash of jazz sounds, electronic effects, and symphonic brass come together so well you can’t help but grin that the future of music feels so great. They’ve had an incredible reception with the scarce material available online, so it’s worth checking out. Furthermore, their live performance will be astounding in the sun. Definitely one of my picks of the weekend, and I thank them for being such a game fellows - particularly their bassist who is DJing as well at one point, he’s always making something good.

I’m going to their gig at the New Cross Inn tonight, I recommend coming along.

(Also check out this video that was made for Murmuration, it’s actually a flight formation for birds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRNqhi2ka9k)

#18 Exit Through The Giftshop The uncanny tale of...

sarahwilson12 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:16:43 +0100

#18 Exit Through The Giftshop

The uncanny tale of Banksy-Disciple Thierry Guetta and his obsession with street art will be shown in the forum over the weekend. Bring your sleeping bags and leave your preconceptions at the door.

S x

#17 Tri:bal Just listen.

sarahwilson12 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:10:12 +0100

#17 Tri:bal

Just listen.

#16 The Graphite Set Pairing each song with an illustration, The...

sarahwilson12 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 23:46:00 +0100

#16 The Graphite Set

Pairing each song with an illustration, The Graphite Set blend abstract lyrics and beautiful drawings to expert effect. Previously Lily and the Hackabouts, these guys have a real drive to create something unique, something the Brainchildren can’t help but admire.

Sarah x

#15 Justina Kehinde The second of twins, the youngest of eight,...

sarahwilson12 — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:38:23 +0100

#15 Justina Kehinde

The second of twins, the youngest of eight, Justina’s passion for justice and the world’s social state is evident in her works. Jazz singer, public speaker, poetic dreamer, Justina admits to being forever on the brink of conceiving a profound idea that always seems to disappear just as the pen is removed from behind her ear. Beautifully human poetry delivered by a close friend of the Brainchild team.

Bridget & Sarah xx

#14 Palmistry Palmistry is a sexy and consuming mangle of Rn’B...

sarahwilson12 — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:33:42 +0100

#14 Palmistry

Palmistry is a sexy and consuming mangle of Rn’B and bass music; voices trail off into the night while the bass throbs into the scene in sudden and objectively uncompromised positions. It has the striking ability to feel and sound like something you’ve heard before, whilst surprising you with its urge to distract and discourage from genre specifications. Thrilled to have such a unique, wonderful guy headlining our mainstage this year!

JC xoxo

#13 Onoe Caponoe Signed to Audio Doughnuts, Onoe Caponoe is...

sarahwilson12 — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:03:25 +0100

#13 Onoe Caponoe

Signed to Audio Doughnuts, Onoe Caponoe is praised for his deconstructive, ‘LSD-meets-hip-hop’ vibes. An amazing talent, Onoe Caponoe’s unafraid to take stylistic risks, to the triumph of his stunning debut LP “Central Control”. Described as “Funk Mafi Slump Bashy Drunk Smashy Crunk Mashy Skunk Trash Punk Flash Funkadelic West Coast Tripple Playaz Slayaz”, we booked Caponoe because his music holds the ability to connect and even challenge the way you utilise your influences as a musician. Watch Onoe Caponoe and stretch the bounds of your musical imagination.

Sarah x

#12 Chimène Suleyman is a writer and spoken word artist from...

sarahwilson12 — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:37:24 +0100

#12 Chimène Suleyman is a writer and spoken word artist from North London. She was commissioned by the Royal Opera House to write and curate her own text installation, and runs an incredible spoken word night in London’s East End called Kid, I Wrote Back. An absolute inspiration, we are thrilled to have her with us. Come and witness her wonderful words.

Bridget xx

#11 Howl James Franco plays Allen Ginsberg, influential...

sarahwilson12 — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:28:00 +0100

#11 Howl

James Franco plays Allen Ginsberg, influential beat-poet and figurehead of the Beat Generation, in the retelling of his life. An extraordinarily relevant story, portraying both the power of words and the dangers of censorship.

S x