Recommendations for a DJ, a kids party Storyteller

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Making your day an event to remember

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In 2014 we created some fantastic public events in the boutique and have really enjoyed a great time with you the customer. Now for 2015, by popular demand, we are rolling out this "Boutique Bash" as a tailored service for you the customer.

Party Time for the Adults: The most recent Boutique Bash that we hosted was a 50th birthday celebration, where guests brought with them a bottle and dish. Our resident DJ Martin Wooster was on the decks providing vintage tunes crossing over the funk, soul, Jazz and Popcorn genres, mostly of the 1945 era.

A word from the DJ

I have been dj?ing ever since my early twenties- I ran my own club, ?The Sidewinder? at the New Cross Tavern, I was the house dj for a number of years at ?Up the Creek?, Greenwich in my 20?s/30?s. I have collected records all my adult life and have put together a serious collection of rare funk, soul, jazz, rhythm and Blues, and disco for black music connoisseurs and dance junkies alike. Available for private parties - I enjoy both aspects of dj?ing, playing music to set the mood and get people?s feet tapping as necessary at the beginning of a party and the full on dancing where one record is never enough, it needs another as if putting on another log to keep the fire burning!

All the music I play is vinyl, almost all the records I play at a party are 45?s (singles) and I have my own equipment, decks and speakers if need be.

Martin is also available for hire at your own venue, feel free to drop him a line here [email protected]

If you like Martin Wooster then keep an eye out during the summer season, we will let you know when he's next playing a local public gig.

Play Time for the Kids

More and More parents are looking for places away from home that will cater for their child's birthday bash, well look no further then our boutique! The room in the back of our shop makes for a perfect nest where entertainer (and educator!) Becky Dixon can set up and amuse your little ones through her art of musical storytelling.

A Bit About Becky Dixon

Becky is a musician, workshop leader, storyteller and experienced project manager. She has a Masters degree in music from Goldsmiths University, where she also studied Community Music leadership. As Learning Coordinator at the BBC Symphony Orchestra, she has led projects in schools, some of which have been broadcast on Radio 3, presented pre-concert talks for families at the Barbican and worked on large scale participatory projects. As Education Director at the London Ear Festival she fostered a partnership between Lambeth Music Service and the Festival, and she has also presented at the City of London Festival, and delivered storytelling and music sessions in schools for Artis. She teaches both cello and piano, and as a cellist has performed with bands and groups in venues across London, including Cafe Oto and Conway Hall, and particularly enjoys playing improvised and contemporary music. She is co-director of Nimble Arts, with particular responsibility for developing early years opportunities. She regularly leads early years storytelling sessions in Nunhead.

You can also book Becky Dixon for your own venue, just contact via her website http://nimblearts.co.uk/?page_id=217

Venue booked or Going to an event? Then let us help you, with you!

We offer a full Styling Service which includes:

* Outfit- putting together a "look" or designing and making a unique creation

* Hairstyling

* Makeup

Whether your channelling a particular era or character, or you just want to be pampered we can tailor a service that fits your requirements. You could even make your event all about the pamper, with our team of beauticians!

We've helped many of you get ready for your special event, including Heart London Radio present Lucy Horobin who selected a 1960's black velvet full length evening dress with a beautiful drop hem.

If your looking for something specific then pop in store and discuss what your after, if we can't find it then we can definitely make it.

If you would like to get enquire about anything in this newsletter then please do not hesitate to contact Jemima on 0203 784 0020 or pop in store at 186 Bellenden Road SE154BW