Experience the 'Lower East Side Block Party'
this Sunday 18 October
12.30 - 6 pm
with the NYC Food Market & Fashion Show
across the Newburgh Quarter, Carnaby
Free Entry
Don't miss the Food Market this Sunday from 12.30 - 6pm in the Newburgh Quarter with all-American food fare - including the BBQ pit from Bodean's, bagels, cotton candy, popcorn and more sweet treats to keep you buzzing throughout the day.
Catch the Fashion Shows down Newburgh Street at 2.30, 3.30 and 4.30 pm with looks from the Lower East Side brands (including In God We Trust, Earnest Sewn, By Robert James and Hairy Mary) and resident boutiques of the Newburgh Quarter - Twenty8Twelve, Souvenir, Beyond the Valley, Hurwundeki, Social Suicide, Chateau Roux, Peckham Rye, Joie, Blaqua with hair styled by Bob Soho.
During the shows, grab your chance to win one of the 'New York looks' from the Wish You Were Here
pop-up stores by voting for your favourite look on the day…
For more details check out wishyouwerehereswap.com
Confirmed DJ Line Up for the Block Party, 18th October…
D.R.E.W. (Exclusive UK Date)
Patchwork Pirates (Exclusive Block Party Set)
East London's Patchwork Pirates are regular DJs at Fabric and founders of the the worldwide bass jam Thugs & Hugs. They shook Barcelona to the ground during this year's Sonar Festival with Dazed & Confused and Scotland's infamous creative cartel LuckyMe (Rustie, Hudson Mohawke, Nadsroic, Dom Sum, FineArt) where lesbian Miami Bass troupe Yo! Majesty appeared as secret guests. The past-Thugs and Patchwork Pirates guests includes Sinden (Get Familiar), Todda T (1965), edIT (Glitch Mob), DJ Jackmaster (Numbers/Dress2Sweat), Rusko (Dub Police), Starkey (Trouble & Bass).
J. Saintil (Grok Institute)
The New York born London resident and Grok Institute co-curator has paved his own way in the creative industries over the past five years whilst remaining a much sought after international DJ. Regularly playing with the likes of Trevor Jackson, 2ManyDJs and Heartbreak, he'll be regaling us with a selection of NY tinged party jams.
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WISH YOU WERE HERE is a unique exchange of 27 independent boutiques from Lower East Side, New York
and Newburgh Quarter, London. The first part of the swap
ran in Lower East Side's Orchard Street from
20th Aug–13th Sept featuring 15 British brands including Beyond the Valley, Concrete, Cowshed, & Twenty8Twelve.
Now, from 1st - 31st October visitors to the Carnaby's Newburgh Quarter will be treated to a genuine Lower East Side experience for 4 weeks only. 12 guest brands from New York will set up shop at 8 Newburgh Street & 3 Lowndes Court alongside the Wish You Were Here gallery curated by Shaniqwa Jarvis, featuring New York artists whose work is influenced by the neighbourhood.
Visiting NYC Brands Include: By Robert James, Earnest Sewn, In God We Trust, Reed Space, Kaight, Shut Skateboards, Still Life, Adrienne's, Hairy Mary’s Vintage & Design,Wendy Mink, and Zarin Fabric Warehouse.
Throughout the month of October, enjoy a slice of the Big Apple with a host of events in the Newburgh Quarter.
From New York style food markets, fashion shows down Newburgh Street and discount shopping evenings, to an American-style Halloween party on 31st October.
For more info, full event details, or to follow the blog go to...wishyouwerehereswap.com
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For press enquiries please contact: nick@sister-pr.com 020 7287 9601
For event enquiries please contact: hello@beyondthevalleyinsight.com 0207 287 3116
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