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Rizzle Kicks @ 53 Degrees this March
Rizzle Kicks – the duo that has had everyone talking since they first made their mark on the music scene with album “Stereo Typical”; featuring wordplay that’s catching onto everyone’s playlists.
The Brighton-born Jordan Stephens and Alexander-Sule have reached top ten in the charts and are bound to bring their tongue-in-cheek to 53 Degrees this March.
They have caused controversy amongst the music critics and although their album cover may look like a prison photograph; they are actually amongst the most talented duo’s in the charts.
The combination of vocals and hip-hop beats create the duo’s energetic hype within the music industry; talking popular culture and infectious rhythms.
Top tracks include “Down with the Trumpets” and “When I was a youngster”.
Be sure to see your favourite duo live at 53 Degrees this March!
Are you down with the trumpets? (Oh dear…clearly not quite mastering the wordplay of Rizzle Kicks).
Faye Grima
Saturday 03 March 2012
£10 adv STBF
Support: Pepper
16+
NUS/Public
Doors: 7.30pm
Club
7.30pm
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Nero @ 53 Degrees -
Fresh off the back of sell-out UK, US and Australian tours comes world renowned dubstep phenomenon known simply as NERO.
Reverberating basslines and powerful vocals have pushed this band to extreme success through number one hit ‘Promises’ which topped the charts in August 2011.
For NERO it’s not all about being mainstream though – The two faces behind NERO’s beginnings are Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray, who were both born in 1984 and spent their childhood in suburbia as a teen duo producing electronic and jungle based tracks in a London bedroom, inspiring earlier remixes such as ‘Blinded By The Lights’ which still brings old school back into the mix and hits hard in clubs worldwide.
Nero's debut release as a duo was "Space 2001" as part of the "Straight Outta Leicester" three piece vinyl LP on Reformed Recordings in 2004. Years of dedication to the practice of mixing the heaviest dubstep beats lead to the duo’s debut album ‘Welcome Reality’ being released in 2011, straight in at number one.
The award winning collaboration that saw Nero join forces with Example proved successful as the chart-topping 2011 single "Stay Awake" was produced.
Saturday 11 February 2012. 100 x Early Bird From Skiddle ONLY / Thereafter £12 NUS / £14 Public. Support: D.O.D / Nick Coulson / plus Many More TBC
Ed Farthing
Adam Ant + The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse
53 Degrees will be home to some exciting acts this semester; kicking off with Adam Ant + The Good, The Mad & The Lovely Posse this Friday night in Preston.Bringing the 80s back to Preston is 56-year-old Adam Ant (get out your shoulder pads) who promises to make middle-aged women weak at the knees.
In a 35-year-long career, Adam Ant has celebrated 10 top ten singles and a lifetime of head-turning headlines.
After battling with mental illness, Adam Ant is back at 53 Degrees, Preston this weekend.
Friday 20 January 2012
Advance: £22.50 / On The Door: TBC
16+
NUS/Public
Doors: 7-11pm
Venue
Faye Grima
YUCK @ 53 DEGREES 21st November
It's an exciting month to be a UCLan student (you never thought you'd hear it, did you?) as our favourite bands are hitting our most visited venue, 53 Degrees. With bands like the Pigeon Detectives and critically acclaimed artists like Professor Green hitting our campus, it's an un-missable term here in Preston.And also this November, is 90s sell out Yuck.
The quartet may have been in nappies when Indie music first hit off, but it's now in its prime ready to showcase the authentic twist of perfect harmonies and catchy melodies with this London masterpiece.
I love the 90s. Ok, it's probably because I've lived through the mushroom hair styles and the pop-world phenomina that was SClub, but also because the sound is relived through many bands of today, and no more than the London four-piece, Yuck. Yuck have sailed through the press since 2009, whey they first formed, with rarely a bad review. Being London school pals, it's an obvious carefree career for the talented foursome with a connection Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams could only be jealous of.
For a group that have perfomed few gigs, Yuck are fastly becoming nationally acknowledged. Fronted by 20-year-old Daniel Blumberg (Cajun Dance Party), the band are here at 53 Degrees to master the Indie Sound with a fresh 90s twist.
Guitar Heavy Anthems are at the heart of their music, with classics like "Georgia" and "Get Away".
The post-modern era in which we reluctantly live in offers an unoriginal sound, but Yuck have surprisingly proved that the 90s kids do it best with their authentic guitars and brilliant melodies.
Yuck are undoubtedly a breath of fresh air that will be lived throughout the crowds at 53 Degrees this month. Be sure not to miss it.
Faye Grima
Monday 21 November 2011
Advanced: £8.50
Support: Fanzine
Gross Magic
16+
NUS/Public
Doors: 7.30-11pm
Club
Not all about the gig
It's not all about the gigs at 53 Degrees, which is why we also hold some of the most incredible nights out in Preston.VODKA NATIONWIDE - GRAB A GRAND! Yes - you are not seeing things, we are actually giving away free money for those of you lucky enough to pop the correct balloons!
It's been a good year for Vodka Nation, we've had some top DJs and there is sure to be some more coming our way...follow our blog to find out more!
Thursday 03 November 2011
Advance: £4 / On The Door: £5
18+
NUS/Public
Doors: 10-3am
Faye Grima
