MySpace is great when...

I met The Duloks last Sunday, and unfortunately only got to hear them soundcheck, but they were great and (in lead singer Mira's case) quite affectionate company. In any case, they've got me to think more about Ladyfest Reading - it's got to be one, and we have a few people (from as far as Sheffield!) who'd like to play... perhaps I'd better get going with getting some people to help me and some venues sorted out!

We at 4words media love meeting people from MySpace in the flesh, and more importantly, we'd love to help you perform and promote your work...

Ladyfest: spread the word...

As previously posted, we're trying to get some people together to organise a small but cosy Ladyfest in Reading. If you'd be interested in playing, or helping to organise it, then get in touch... if you know someone who might be, tell them... Ladyfest is a DIY festival promoting and supporting female creativity, and I was so impressed by last month's festival in Leeds that I'd like to get some people together to do something down here.

What do you assume?

It turns out Tony and I (Anzir) have a problem... Whether it's because we are on the organising committee for Black History Month in Bracknell, or because we is black (well, because Tony is black and I'm "not white"), we are beginning to think people are making certain assumptions about the events we put on, or are trying to put on.

Let's get one thing straight - anything I put on is for anyone who would like to turn up - we don't discriminate: black or white, rich or poor, we cut prices at a stroke... (no, hang on, that's Only Fools and Horses...). I don't believe in racial or cultural boundaries. Don't call me "Asian" ever, by the way. We're also into DIY events, so if you'd like us to put on something with a different flavour then just tell us.

Waiting in the rain...

I'm at a meeting in Altrincham on the morning of the 23rd - after which I have decided to go round some art galleries in Manchester (the one at the Uni and the Lowry are key targets). If there's anything interesting happening on Wednesday the 23rd, please let me know, and if there's an open mic I'll bring my poem book, ready to unleash the contents on the good (and bad) people of Manchester.

That's all for now

Anzir @ 4words media