tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42204837825131249972024-03-05T04:04:15.012+00:00Olivia SwashOlivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-10061385341085390022019-01-09T21:05:00.000+00:002019-09-02T21:06:48.921+01:00A new roleI'm now New Music Editor at The Line of Best Fit. Take a look at the pieces I've written <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/author/oswash" target="_blank">here</a>.Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-71285811435539367932017-10-30T14:35:00.001+00:002017-11-02T09:51:08.093+00:00Great Danes and Nordic talent shine at Roskilde, Northern Europe’s biggest music festival<div>
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A festival review I wrote in summer 2017 for The Line of Best Fit. <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/festivals/roskilde-denmark-festival-review-guide-2017">See it on their website here</a>.</h2>
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The 47th edition of the non-profit festival showcased a host of Nordic acts alongside global big-hitters. We give you the lowdown on how we survived and who we caught this year.</h3>
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Roskilde's lineup is typically very diverse, proven yet again this year with 183 acts of countless genres appearing across 9 stages all-in-all. Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, Royal Blood and Father John Misty gave crowds at the iconic Orange Stage their fundamental arm-swaying mass festival sing-a-longs. Lorde, The Weeknd and <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/solange">Solange</a> injected some polished pop into the weekend while Young M.A, Gucci Mane, <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/princess-nokia">Princess Nokia</a> and Ice Cube represented intergenerational rap. As would be expected, Roskilde always has a strong showcase of Nordic acts (almost 40% of all acts, in fact), with <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/sigrid">Sigrid</a> and <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/icona-pop-105262">Icona Pop</a> drawing huge crowds, as well as home-grown Danish talent in the form of Emil Stabil and Trentemøller.<br />
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How does Roskilde Festival work?</h2>
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Early every summer, the small harbour city of Roskilde plays host to a non-profit, carbon-conscious, community-focused festival. The population of the festival - 130,000 - would make it the fourth largest city in Denmark for the eight day event. The 'core' festival events take place across the latter part of the week from Wednesday evening to Saturday night, with the first half of the festival showcasing rising stars, newcomers and DJ sets across three of its smaller stages. Acts start from midday and last until past 3am.</div>
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Getting around at Roskilde</h2>
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The festival site is a huge 80 hectares - think a slightly smaller Glastonbury - so don your wellies and get ready for a fair bit of walking. It's just south of the centre of the harbour city of Roskilde, so shops, museums, public transport and general civilisation are close by. Not that you'll need to leave the festival site: it's essentially a small city with a pharmacy, library, supermarket, laundromat and pretty much everything else you'll need. The official Roskilde Festival app means you'll always have a map and showtimes at hand, and notifies you of any last-minute stage or time changes.<br />
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You'll no doubt be travelling through Copenhagen on your route to and from Roskilde, which offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city's world-renowned new Nordic cuisine, stunning royal palaces, Lego-esque Nyhavn port, freetown Christiania and Danish design boutiques. If you're in a fragile post-festival haze and just need some good hygge, you can still low-key immerse yourself in Copenhagen's culture by weighing in on various smørrebrød toppings and some innovative hair-of-the-dog Mikkeller beers. Oh, and the Little Mermaid statue is possibly one of the most overrated tourist attractions in Europe.</div>
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The food at Roskilde</h2>
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This year, the 145 food stalls on site used over 90% organic produce. While this is quite amazing to us Brits, Copenhageners are slightly more accustomed to organic food as the norm, as it makes up three quarters of the food served in the city's public institutions. The buzz of the festival's food scene this year was the Crick'it stand: the brainchild of Danish food entrepreneurs who see high-protein, near-carbon-neutral bugs as the future of eco-friendly nutrition. Cricket pesto, moth larvae mayo and 15 cricket lemonade (does what it says on the tin) were on the menu for the festival's notoriously open-minded punters. Gorm's freshly baked gourmet pizza, burritos, Thai street food, falafel plates and so many other world cuisines were on offer for those who prefer their food fly-free.</div>
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The campsites are the best places to find a party after the live music stops (or any time really!), and Dream City encapsulates the festival's renowned 'orange feeling'. It's where festival-goers create themed camp communities and neighbourhoods with unique activities such as Quidditch tournaments at Camp Harry Potter, glitter wrestling at the LGBTQ Unicorny Camp, and a hog roast at the Amish camp. There's also the hugely popular annual naked race around Dream City on Saturday every year which is absolutely worth a watch. Elsewhere, the Art Zone is where international artists create and display their work, Rising City hosts engaging talks and events, the new KlubRÅ area holds secret DJ sets, and you can watch or partake in some basketball, skateboarding or BMXing at Street City. Oh, and the Danish are among the tallest people in the world, so if you're vertically challenged, make sure you make it early to your favourite sets to secure a good spot.</div>
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There's no beating about the bush - Denmark is pricey. It isn't on the euro, but the krone (crown). Roskilde Festival was cashless this year, with all stalls instead accepting plastic or the festival's cash card system, where cash is loaded onto a contactless card and topped up when needed. This is an absolute blessing if you get a fee every time you use your bank card in a foreign country, and means no waiting in ATM queues or coins weighing you down for the whole festival. It's possible to eat for cheap at Roskilde too: some food stands offer filling meals for 50 krone (about £6), but if you're on a tight budget it's a good idea to bring some of your own snacks and booze. Volunteering at Roskilde is a sociable and cost-effective way to go on a shoestring. The 32,000 volunteers each year are hugely valued and are at the heart of the whole festival's operation, and get a free ticket in return for a few shifts.</div>
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Roskilde is handily just 20 miles west of Copenhagen, which is unsurprisingly really easy and quite cheap to fly to from many cities around the UK and around the world. From the airport it's just a quick train to the centre of Copenhagen, another to the city of Roskilde, then you have a choice of either the frequent shuttlebuses or a train to take you straight to the site. There'll be plenty of orange-clad volunteers around at Roskilde station to ask for help. In general, if you get lost or you're unsure, the festival and its location is really well-known around Copenhagen. Pretty much everyone in Denmark speaks incredibly good English and typically are really nice people, so ask away.</div>
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Who we saw this year...</h2>
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Topping everyone's list of must-sees at Roskilde, Olsen brought her sarcastic wit and Dolly Parton vibrato to a huge crowd at Roskilde. Her stunning warbling vocals have been lent to Bonnie "Prince" Billy records - but with two solo albums under her belt released through Jagjaguwar and with her suited-up band and chic mini-dress, her festival sets this year are proving how much she's settling into her distinct style and persona.</div>
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If you heard that <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/alex-cameron">Alex Cameron</a>'s high-concept stage persona is that of a failing entertainer, it's hard not to think up some sort of Alan Partridge-esque character. When you see that the whole band is sporting high-waisted '90s jeans, it's even more of a stubborn preconception to bust. But his aesthetic and awkward dance moves work in a symbiotic way with his effortless breathy vocals and endearing conversation between songs ("It's important to keep hydrated. Make sure you drink lots of water, guys"). Signed to Secretly Canadian, the Australian's live set is steeped in dejection and defeat with a vein of facetiousness running throughout ('there's this woman on the internet/even if she's just some Nigerian guy'). The dark and arty Gloria stage suited his set perfectly, and his performance of the gloomy, minimal "She Takes Care of Business" was goosebump-inducing.</div>
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It was a seriously tough set time for <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/jagwar-ma-117136">Jagwar Ma</a>, clashing with both Foo Fighters and Lorde, but the rag-tag bunch who showed up at the intimate Avalon tent were treated to the Aussie trio's woozy vibes, synth loops and jangly guitars. The Brian Wilson-esque vocals of "Come Save Me" brought the sing-a-long that was made for uplifting the moods of a tent full of damp, cold Danes. The set delved through their contemporary psychedelia and Madchester-influenced electro, at one point morphing into a beat that was so Underworld, I thought singer Gabriel Winterfield would burst into 'lager lager lager.'</div>
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“I’m a shape-shifting bitch,” Princess Nokia snarls in "Brujas", proving this as she bounced between rapping and singing skilfully: rap-goddess one moment and rock star stage presence the next as she crowdsurfed and spurred an unexpected mosh pit at the Apollo stage. 25-year-old Destiny Frasqueri, AKA Princess Nokia is establishing herself as a champion of the NYC underground rap scene, independently self-releasing her EP and mixtapes.</div>
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Without doubt the slickest set to materialise in Roskilde, Solange and her band were placed there on a velvet cushion by the same angelic being that created the celestial four-part harmonies in "Cranes in the Sky". The sleek yet subtle full-band dance routines, matching pillar-box red outfits and minimal, polished pop tunes soothed away any delicate heads from the night before.</div>
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Despite her early set time, Sigrid drew the crowds for her sprightly Scandi-pop ditties, and wins the title of looking the most genuinely chuffed to play Roskilde. At the tender age of 20, the Norwegian has already had huge success with "Don’t Kill My Vibe", and with her endearingly youthful pop and pure voice, there’s a lot more to come from Sigrid.</div>
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Roskilde has seen them through since the beginning, hosting the peppy Swedish twosome on the up-and-coming talent stage back in 2012 before their huge breakthrough hit with Charli XCX on "I Love It", and support slots with pop giants such as Katy Perry and One Direction. Icona Pop injected the perfect amount of energy into a tricky 2am slot, with the crowds singing along to what was basically the story of a lot of their Roskilde experiences (treating weekdays like the weekend, drunken nights, blurred memories and cracked phone screens, likely from the one million litres of beer consumed at the festival).</div>
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The Icelandic five-piece’s chilling art-rock soundscape suited the Danish weather on Friday at the Pavilion stage. They were showcasing a change in pace with their first English-speaking album, Kinder Versions. With her strong-yet-breathy vocals, it’s no surprise that <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/mammut">Mammút</a>'s lead singer Kata is the daughter of a former Björk-bandmate, but she took surprising turns to more animalistic and guttural sounds on songs like "Walls".</div>
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Walking onto the Pavilion stage looking like Dolly Parton in an all-white ensemble involving cowboy boots and a fringed jacket doesn’t seem very DC punk, but as soon as lead singer Katie Alice Greer shouted the politically-charged opening bars alongside prickly rockabilly guitar riffs, it became clear the playful all-American aesthetic has much darker and more topical undertones. <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/priests-149421">Priests</a> are true to their DIY ethic, having released their debut LP Nothing Feels Natural on their self-run label Sister Polygon Records.</div>
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Roskilde 2018 will take place from 30 June - 7 July 2018 and tickets will be on sale in the Autumn from <a href="http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/">roskilde-festival.dk</a></h2>
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The 130,000 punters in attendance will be treated to a truly global pick of 180 music acts from 32 countries at the entirely non-profit event. Big-hitters including Foo Fighters, Arcade Fire, Justice and The XX head up the weekend's bill, and they're just the tip of the multi-genre iceberg.<br />
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The 24-year-old Brooklyn MC is taking over the US rap scene with her brash bars. An independent artist since self-funding her own recording studio with local record producers, her RIAA two times Multi-Platinum Award record 'OOOUUU' has been remixed by Nicki Minaj, The Game and ASAP Ferg. Keep your fingers crossed you'll catch her freestyling or rapping a cappella at the Apollo stage on Wednesday at 5:15pm.<br />
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Bringing their contemporary take on psychedelia to Roskilde, we can't wait to catch the Australian trio's woozy vocals, jangly guitars and synth pop loops. Whatever the Danish weather brings, <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/jagwar-ma-117136">Jagwar Ma</a> will deliver a glimpse of Aussie sunshine to their set on Friday at 11pm on the Avalon stage.<br />
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The Icelandic five-piece recently released their third album, Kinder Versions, although it was their debut in English language after signing with Bella Union. With their shimmering, shapeshifting rock numbers, it isn't a surprise to learn that <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/mammut">Mammút</a>'s singer Katat is the daughter of a Birgir Mogensen, a former bandmate of Björk in her pre-Sugarcubes incarnation KUKL - See them on Friday at 8:15pm at the Pavilion stage.<br />
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The Grammy-winning New Zealander just released her second album, Melodrama, which she co-produced and co-wrote, four years after her debut. Taylor Swift's new best pal puts a darker spin on traditional pop with her lyrics often critiquing mainstream culture. Her festival season included huge stages at Glastonbury and Coachella, so snap up the chance to see her on Friday night at 11:30pm on the Arena stage.<br />
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A stand-out of Roskilde's showcase of the Nordic countries' vibrant hip hop and rap scene is platinum-selling Danish rapper <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/emil-stabil">Emil Stabil</a>. He launched into SoundCloud fame in 2014 and has since started up his own hip hop label, Lil Label, as part of a collective. Emil is becoming renowned for his charisma on stage, and joining him on Saturday at 2pm on the Arena stage will be an array of guests including Norwegian trap duo $ushi x Kobe, Estonian rapper Tommy Cash and Dutch rap sensation Lil’ Kleine.<br />
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Olsen has lent her mesmerising vocals to Bonnie "Prince" Billy records before releasing two solo albums through Jagjaguwar. Her love of "very dingy sounding things" and sarcastic wit perfectly balances out her ethereal tone and Dolly Parton-esque controlled vibrato warble. Her full-band show is on Friday on the Avalon stage at 5pm.<br />
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Taking over Europe's festival circuit by way of the NYC underground, <a href="https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/artists/princess-nokia">Princess Nokia</a> is 25-year-old Destiny Frasqueri. The multifaceted DIY rapper and singer has two mixtapes and an EP under her belt, as well as hosting a podcast, Smart Girl Radio, which she calls a 'safe space for wonderful women'. See her on Thursday at 2:15am at the Pavilion stage.<br />
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Signed to Secretly Canadian, the high-concept Australian explores underachievement through layering his artistic 'failing entertainer' persona with vintage synth and electronic drum beats. After witnessing his stage shows and aesthetic, it should come as no surprise that he was discovered in a club owned by David Lynch. Catch his unmissable 80s Bowie-era moves on Friday at 6:30pm on the Gloria stage.</div>
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Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-15244247084924925452017-04-18T11:52:00.001+01:002017-04-18T11:52:44.975+01:00Top 10 countries in the world for expat health and well-being<br />
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<i>A blog post I wrote for <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/top-10-countries-world-expat-health-well/" target="_blank">Expat Assure</a>.</i><br />
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Thinking about relocating to a new country? Choosing to start a new life abroad is a big decision: one best made when armed with insider knowledge about the top countries for expat healthcare.<br />
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International healthcare is one of the most important aspects of expat life, and is a top priority for individuals and families alike when thinking about moving abroad. Whether the healthcare system is similar to that in your native country or you are expecting a culture shock, an advance knowledge of the systems in place and what to expect from the quality is key to minimising stress and deciding whether international health insurance is necessary.<br />
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Quality of expat healthcare is a difficult thing to rank, but who best to offer an insight into the reality of health and well-being in international destinations than expats already living and experiencing life abroad? The Expat Insider survey, by global expatriate network <a href="https://www.internations.org/">InterNations</a>, is one of the largest expat surveys in the world. For the third year in a row it has offered up unique insights into what it’s like moving, living and working abroad in 67 countries globally. With over 14,000 respondents representing 174 nationalities, the survey delves into a vast range of topics: from working abroad and personal finance to ease of settling in and quality of life.<br />
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The survey results uncovered some eye-opening truths about the realities of expats’ experiences. The newly created Health & Well-Being subcategory falls under the survey’s Quality of Life Index, and has its own ranking based on participants’ satisfaction when it comes to both emotional topics such as happiness, and factual data such as cost of healthcare in their new (or perhaps not so new) country.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. Spain</span></b><br />
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The country renowned for its sunny weather, strong expat communities and rich culture makes the top ten thanks to the strengths and affordability of its public healthcare system, the ‘Sistema nacional de salud’ (SNS). The system is effective with a large network of hospitals and medical centres throughout the country. 34% of respondents to the Expat Insider survey consider Spain’s healthcare to be of excellent quality, while 39% claim it is also very easily affordable (compared to global averages of 23% and 21%, respectively). Children’s health is also rated positively in Spain: only 3% of expat parents give it an overall negative rating, compared to the global average of 12%.<br />
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The SNS is mostly financed through taxes, and healthcare in Spain is free for basic care (consultations with SNS doctors) and emergencies. Ambulance services are also, in general, free, but for outpatient medication a contribution is necessary, usually between 10% and 60%, depending on your income and situation. You will be covered by the SNS if you pay national insurance/social security contributions in Spain, and it is compulsory to register. If you are an expat in Spain but don’t pay taxes (for example if you are retired), you will be entitled to healthcare on the SNS after 12 months of residency.<br />
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Spain’s downfall is similar to many other European healthcare systems: the waiting periods can be long for specialist appointments or non-urgent hospitalisation. Dental and optical care is not covered by the public system, and choice of GP is limited to the area where you live.<br />
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Expats living in Spain have three choices for their health cover: to be covered only by the SNS, to top up with a Spanish private medical insurer, or to be covered by an international healthcare policy. The latter will allow you to be covered in Spain as well as other countries, include dental and optical coverage, and enable you to see the doctor of your choice without being limited to an insurer-approved network. Visit our <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/spain/">Spain destination guide</a> to find out health statistics, examples of private medical costs and practical information. To find out more about International health insurance please visit our <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/individuals/">Health Insurance page</a> or to find out about finance protection please visit our <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/individuals-protection/">Protection</a> page.<br />
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The World Health Organization frequently places Costa Rica in the top country rankings in the world for long life expectancy. It isn’t difficult to see why: at the heart of Central America, nestled between the Pacific on one side and the Caribbean on the other, the country’s sandy beaches, glorious climate and biodiversity are complemented by a world-class infrastructure. Costa Rica’s healthcare draws tens of thousands of healthcare tourists from all over the world each year due to its high quality and low cost. Private healthcare is affordable and widely available, especially in facilities in San José, Costa Rica’s capital, where many doctors and nurses speak English. However, having a private health insurance in place would be essential in order to have the medical expenses covered.<br />
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Expats in Costa Rica can take advantage of the benefits of the country’s healthcare system through the universal state-provided ‘Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social’, known as ‘Caja’ for short. Those living in the country can access the public healthcare plan by paying small income-based contributions, which is subsidised by the state through Costa Rican Bureau of Social Security (CCSS). Although as with many other countries’ state healthcare coverage, only designated hospitals and clinics will treat you (find a list <a href="http://www.ccss.sa.cr/">here</a>). If you opt for ‘self pay’, for which you do not have to hold residency, you can visit a doctor for around $25 to $50 USD.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. France</span></b><br />
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With its cafe culture, peerless cuisine and magnificent countryside landscapes, France offers so much more than escargots and baguettes. As a popular expatriate destination, people move to France seeking a better quality of life, with its strong infrastructure and healthcare system as pulling factors. The quality of healthcare is rated in a positive light by 83% of expats surveyed, and 40% of respondents consider its affordability to be very good.<br />
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If you have registered as a resident in France (which you should do within three months of your arrival), you can register for the French social security system, which includes healthcare, via your local CPAM (Caisse Primaire Assurance Maladie) office. If you are working, speak to your employer, who will register you with the social security system.<br />
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Generally, medical expenses in France need to be paid as they occur, and are then reimbursed depending on your level of coverage. A large percentage of medical costs are reimbursed when you are subscribed to the French social security system (up to 70% for GP appointments or specialist consultations, and up to 80% for major surgeries – although there are exceptions depending on your circumstances).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Germany</span></b><br />
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With the fifth largest economy in the world, it’s no wonder Germany was ranked as one of the top rated places to find a job as an expat, while also hitting near the upper tiers for general living standards. With widespread access to healthcare, short waiting times and modern facilities, the German healthcare system has a strong reputation as one of the best in the world for expats. Parents need not worry: more than half the expats raising children in Germany (52%) are totally satisfied with their children’s health.<br />
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The downside, however, is that medical costs are high, so health insurance is obligatory for expatriates to avoid any financial disasters. If you will be working or studying in Germany, health insurance is mandatory, so you will not be able to start your job or course (or apply for a residency permit) without proof of it. Contributions to statutory insurance are split equally between employer and employee. Find out more about statutory insurance in different languages at the <a href="http://www.bmgs.bund.de/">Federal Ministry for Health and Social Security website</a>. In most cases, international health insurance will not be compliant for Germany and it is advisable to take out a local plan to ensure you have the coverage you need.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Denmark</span></b><br />
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Expats living in Denmark pay very high taxes, but in return enjoy a high quality of life, reflected especially in the country’s healthcare statistics and patient satisfaction. It is a state medical system financed mostly through taxes, with the aim to provide universal, free and equal access for all. Free emergency treatment is also available to visitors from every other country.<br />
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All Danish residents are entitled to free treatment at health centres and hospitals (the majority of which are state-owned, so if you go to a private hospital you will have to pay). Expats living and working in Denmark can register as a resident with the Civil Registration System (CRS) to reap the benefits from the health insurance system. After which, you will receive a yellow card proving your entitlement to treatments and services.<br />
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A practical bonus is that the majority of Danes speak English, so it isn’t likely that you will struggle to find a doctor, nurse or dentist who speaks your language.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Israel</span></b><br />
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Despite Israel’s geographic location in a volatile area, this small country has a longer life expectancy and lower infant mortality rate than many western countries. With an efficient, universal system and high standards of care, Israel sees basic healthcare as a fundamental right. All residents are required to contribute: if you are working, a portion of your salary (around 5%) is paid into the National Insurance Institute, which finances the system.<br />
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In an emergency, Israeli law requires hospitals to accept all patients, regardless of their health insurance. If you fall ill and lose out on wages, it is possible to have up to 75% of your wages reimbursed. Supplemental insurance packages are popular in Israel, which top up the standard coverage. Perhaps surprising to some, family well-being is another positive in Israel. The country is ranked first for children’s health in InterNations’ Family Well-Being subcategory, with 56% of expat parents saying it is very good.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Japan</span></b><br />
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With the highest life expectancy in the world, the island nation came in at third place overall for expats’ quality of life, thanks to its strong transport infrastructure and peacefulness. Expats also specifically rated Japan’s healthcare very highly, with 82% scoring its medical care favorably, compared to 62% worldwide. Over three-quarters are also pleased with the affordability of healthcare, due to strict government regulations on costs to keep affordability a priority, and 31% of respondents think it is very good (ten percentage points more than the global average of 21%).<br />
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The National Health Insurance (NHI) in Japan usually covers 70% of the costs for most common medical expenses, and is funded by contributions from employees, employers and the government. All Japanese citizens under 75 years old are eligible for NHI coverage, as well as expats who have lived there for over a year. For the first year, to ensure you are not without cover, you can opt for a private (international) insurance to cover any eventual medical costs. The NHI packages cover hospital, primary, and specialist ambulatory and mental health care, home care services by medical institutions, hospice care, approved prescription drugs, physiotherapy, and most dental care.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Finland</span></b><br />
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This Nordic country comes in at third place due to its excellent three-level public health system, funded mainly by taxes. 66% of expats considered the healthcare standards as an advantage to their move, three quarters rate the quality of healthcare positively and 71% feel the same about its affordability, compared with just 55% of expats globally. The quality of the environment is also rated extremely highly by expats in Finland, with not one respondent having anything negative to say about it. Bed space available in public hospitals is high, and waiting lists for GP appointments is short: patients must be attended to within three working days.<br />
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Primary, secondary and tertiary care are covered by the state scheme, and you will be required to start contributions after four months of living in Finland. You will then be automatically entitled to free medical care in hospitals and public health centres, as well as payments towards prescriptions, dental care and even travel costs relating to medical treatments.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Taiwan</span></b><br />
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Taiwan ranked in the top ten for every individual index in the InterNations survey, but strongest in the Health and Well-Being category, showing that expats are highly impressed with the quality and affordability of the country’s healthcare, earning it a respectful second place. A staggering 94% of expats state they are happy with the quality of medical care, and 63% think the affordability is very good, compared to a global average of 21%.<br />
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Taiwan’s compulsory system, the National Health Insurance (NHI) provides equal access to all citizens and registered foreigners, covering 99% of the population, and is paid for by taxes and some government supplements. Medical care is cheap for expats, as you must enroll in the system with an Alien Residency Card, giving you access to the country’s world-class medical benefits such as doctors consultations, dental care and emergency care. Your employer will register you from the day your employment starts, but if you are not working, you must apply after four months of living in Taiwan. The country has invested in new technology and the medical card you are given is fitted with a chip, so your medical record can be accessed by practitioners wherever you go. Bear in mind, enrolling is mandatory so you may be fined for not joining.<br />
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But Taiwan’s healthcare system isn’t without its flaws: currently, babies born in Taiwan to non-Taiwanese parents are only covered by their mother’s NHI for two months after birth. Thereafter, they are not entitled to state health coverage until six months after they are born, meaning a four month gap where the parents will have to foot the bill for any illnesses. Vaccinations are covered by the government, however.<br />
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Expats deciding to move to Austria can rest assured that they will enter into one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Austria hits the number one spot as the top country for expat healthcare and well-being, with the most reliable, affordable and efficient offerings. More than four in five (82%) rate the quality of medical care positively compared to a global average of just 62%, and a similar percentage (79%) think Austrian healthcare is affordable.<br />
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Expats living in Austria must enroll to join the other residents and citizens of Austria in being entitled to free access to basic healthcare through tax contributions, with different payment scales depending on income and employment type. Treatment in public hospitals, medication, basic dental care and some specialist consultations are part of the system’s offerings.<br />
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The quality of the clean Alpine air and water is also a factor in expats’ positive ranking of Austria, with an astonishing 96% rating the environment positively. None of the expat parents surveyed are completely dissatisfied with their children’s well-being, while 87% are satisfied with the health and safety of their kids.<br />
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In general, expats often have three choices for their health cover:<br />
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<li>Lastly to be covered by an international healthcare policy. This will allow you to be covered in your expat country and your home country, as well as other countries around the world, as the zone of cover is often worldwide either including or excluding the USA. A growing number of people feel more at ease with buying international health insurance due to the fact that they travel frequently for business and leisure, but also because medical treatment is sought abroad to benefit from the best quality of care and expertise available for certain medical conditions.</li>
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An international health insurance policy also offers a more comprehensive cover and will often include dental and optical coverage, plus it will give the flexibility to see the doctor of your choice without being limited to an insurer-approved network. If you would like to insure yourself and your family more fully, Expat Assure can provide impartial advice on international health insurance. We also can help you to find the best life insurance and income protection. To find out more, visit our <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/protection/">Protection</a> page. Visit our <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/destination/">Destination Guides</a> for more information on international healthcare and health insurance for expats.Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-57051236031766050322017-04-18T11:38:00.000+01:002017-04-18T11:40:28.142+01:00Is there a “right way” to treat people suffering with depression?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>A piece I wrote for <a href="https://www.expatassure.com/right-way-treat-people-suffering-depression/" target="_blank">Expat Assure</a> for World Health Day 2017.</i></b><br />
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Mental health doesn’t only affect the sufferer. We gain expert advice on how family and friends should help support a loved one, while taking care of themselves too.<br />
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Depression is the single largest contributor to ill health and disability globally. Over 300 million people are estimated to be suffering from depression, which is equivalent to 4.4% of the world’s population. The estimates have been released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the lead up to <a href="http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2017/en/">World Health Day</a> on 7th April. The aim of the day, which this year is centred on the theme of depression, is to promote a better public understanding of the ‘invisible’ condition and push more people to seek help.<br />
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WHO’s decision to shine a spotlight on the issue is a relief for the one in five of us who will experience depression at some point in our lives, as well as the many people with loved ones suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. Campaigners, charities, mental healthcare specialists and researchers have long been calling for more prominence in the treatment and understanding of mental health. WHO, along with many other charities and organisations, hopes to inform and educate as many people as possible about mental health disorders, as well as the ways people can seek support or help those suffering.<br />
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Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors. Depressive and anxiety disorders are the two main categories for common mental disorder diagnoses, with the severity, symptoms and duration varying from person to person. These disorders are typically characterised by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of low self-worth and disturbed sleep or appetite, with severe symptoms including suicidal thoughts and self-harm.<br />
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As diagnosable health conditions, the feelings that mental illness sufferers experience are far removed from the passing negative emotions of sadness or stress that most people may experience in life. Mental illness can have implications on a person’s relationships, lifestyle and ability to cope with their usual daily life, meaning friends and family of those suffering are often left unsure of what actions to take or how to emotionally support their loved ones.<br />
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Depression can strike at any time and affects people of all ages and from all walks of life, and the number of people suffering from mental health disorders is increasing. Depression is the major contributor to suicide deaths, and someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds somewhere in the world. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives. But there are effective treatments for depression whether through medication, talking therapy, or a combination of the two.<br />
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Despite the existence of various treatments as a proven way to alleviating symptoms, WHO estimates that nearly 50% of people with depression do not get treatment, even in high-income countries. A major barrier to accessing care is the social stigma associated with mental disorders. Tackling stigma through education is a vital target of UK-based mental health charity <a href="http://www.sane.org.uk/">SANE</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.expatassure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/amro-professional-settings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://www.expatassure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/amro-professional-settings.jpg" width="278" /></a>Along with the scientific and psycho-social research the charity conducts into mental illness and its consequences, SANE implements community and school-based programmes and promotes access to help through the Black Dog Campaign: named after a bygone metaphor for depression referred to by Winston Churchill and ancient Roman poets. However, their fresh and forward-thinking approach to mental health is anything but old-fashioned. The ongoing campaign aims to increase visibility and reverse prejudice as well as encourage people to seek help rather than suffer in silence. SANE provides confidential, specialist emotional support and expert information to anyone affected by mental illness, including the family, friends and carers of those suffering.<br />
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For many people, coping with symptoms of a loved one’s mental illness can be challenging, and may leave them feeling helpless or frustrated. “Mental illness can make relationships difficult,” says Adrian Garcia, leader of the Black Dog Campaign. “The person who is suffering might push away those closest to them. This can be particularly tough for loved ones, as they just want to help. It sometimes takes perseverance, as recovery can take time, but have patience, and keep trying.”<br />
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Depression and anxiety can manifest in many different ways, and it is helpful to learn as much as possible about a diagnosis to better understand what an individual is going through, as well as how treatments and medications can help. If you are concerned about someone’s mental health but they are feeling unwilling or anxious about seeing their GP, encouraging them to go and offering to accompany them might be the push they need to seek help.<br />
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Reassure your loved one that talking about what they are feeling, whether to you or to a professional, can help on the journey to treatment and recovery. Adrian advises finding an appropriate time and place to talk to the person you are worried about. “Make it clear that you want to help and you will listen to them without judgement,” he says. “Everyone’s experience is so unique, but for a lot of people, if they don’t talk about their mental illness their negative feelings can become internalised, and they can magnify. If they don’t talk about it, they aren’t going to get help. Making yourself available as someone they can trust is an invaluable way of showing support.”<br />
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Advancing the public understanding of the realities of mental health disorders is a key focus for the Black Dog Campaign. “The most important thing is for a person not to be denied their suffering. That can take a lot of different forms, but shrugging it off as ‘just needing to cheer up’ is damaging. Acceptance of mental illness as a serious condition is vital,” Adrian says. “The stigma that mental illness is associated with scary Victorian asylums: that’s changing. More people are aware that it comes in many different forms, and it can develop from something physical, biological or psychological.”<br />
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“There can be hesitation about how to act around someone suffering with depression, and a lot of people’s worries stem from not knowing what to say,” Adrian says, “But actually, saying something is a lot better than saying nothing. Any form of mental illness can be incredibly isolating, so staying in touch, checking how the person is doing, and showing you care can be of great comfort.”<br />
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Whether the support you are offering is emotional encouragement or helping with everyday practical tasks, it’s crucial that you take care of yourself too. “Providing this support can be emotionally overwhelming,” says Adrian, “So try to find ways to relax and continue doing things you enjoy. You need to consider your own support needs, especially if you are caring for someone full-time who is suffering from a mental illness.”<br />
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Many people find it helpful to attend support groups for those affected by a loved one’s mental illness. It gives the opportunity to meet others in similar positions and help you realise you are not alone in your situation. It can be helpful to share experiences with those who may be going through similar feelings that you are, as well as gaining ideas of what other people have found helpful to them.<br />
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SANE helps 750,000 people per year, all without government funding. Adrian and the rest of the team have high hopes that soon, mental conditions will be perceived in the same way as physical conditions, and will hold the same importance in terms of priority, range of treatments, research, funding and public attitude. Adrian says: “Physical health has been researched and funded for hundreds of years, whereas mental health is a very recent interest in terms of research. So we think mental health should be given a boost in funding to have at least the same as physical health, so it can catch up!”<br />
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Only 3% of government budgets, on average, is invested in mental health (WHO estimate). Economically, investment in mental health makes sense. A WHO-led study on future health outcomes showed that in 36 low, middle and high income countries, the current low levels of both access to mental healthcare and recognition of mental illnesses would be predicted to result in a global economic loss of a trillion US dollars per year. This amount would be incurred due to people out of work through mental illness, employers suffering financially through absenteeism and low productivity, and governments’ welfare expenditures. A strain is also put on healthcare systems, as depression increases the risk of substance use disorders and diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. With better access to mental healthcare and, therefore, a vastly increased number of people in employment, every US dollar invested in improving mental healthcare has a return of four dollars.<br />
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SANE offers confidential emotional support services from professional staff and trained volunteers. Specialist knowledge, emotional support and information is available to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. If you think a person is in immediate danger, seek professional help from the emergency services, a crisis line, or a healthcare professional.<br />
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Contact SANE:<br />
<a href="http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline/">Helpline</a>: 0300 304 7000 from 4:30pm – 10:30pm every evening<br />
<a href="http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/textcare/">Textcare</a>: Allows you to arrange for messages of support at times that are right for you<br />
<a href="http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/supportforum/">Support Forum</a>: Available 24 hours a day to share or read experiences with other members and give and receive mutual support<br />
Social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charitySANE">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CharitySANE">Twitter</a> communities are a good source of support and sharing<br />
Write to SANE at: SANE Services, St. Mark’s Studios, 14 Chillingworth Road, Islington, London, N7 8QJ<br />
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Call Samaritans on 116 123 any time of day or night. The service provides confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.<br />
<a href="http://www.samaritans.org/">Visit Samaritans website</a><br />
Social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/samaritanscharity/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/samaritans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a><br />
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Follow Adrian Garcia on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/cicbdc">@cicbdc</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BEERS OF EUROPE</b></span><br />
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Europeans certainly know their beers. With world-class breweries in <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/holland">Holland</a>, <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/germany">Germany</a> and <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/belgium">Belgium</a>, beer connoisseurs with a passion for exciting tipples or those just looking to try something new can enjoy tastings, tours and festivals with enough variety to keep you coming back for more.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BELGIUM</span></b><br />
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It is said that beer is to Belgium what wine is to <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/france">France</a>, and with their own patron saint of beer casting a watchful eye over the country's 150 breweries, it's safe to say that beer is as ingrained into Belgian culture as <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/travel-ideas/food-drink/chocolate">chocolate</a> or chips. In fact, many of Belgium's 650 different beer varieties have their own specifically-designed glasses which enhance the flavour of their contents.</div>
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If you want to know the difference between the making of a Kriek and Lambic, many breweries give an insight into the process with tastings and tours. Take a trip to Timmermanns brewery just outside of Brussels or the Brasserie d'Achouffe in the heart of the Ardennes. The Duvel Moortgat brewery, halfway between <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/belgium/antwerp">Antwerp</a>and <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/belgium/brussels">Brussels</a>, offers degustation sessions with a beer sommelier as well as lessons on how to pour the perfect beer. The brewery has recently opened the unique Duvelorium Grand Beer Café in Bruges' historic Grote Markt, where visitors can sample the best beers Belgium has to offer including Vedett, Liefmans and De Koninck. </div>
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Belgium is well known for breweries steeped in rich tradition stemming from the Middle Ages. Practice one of Belgium's divine rites of passage by sampling beers brewed within the country's six authentic Trappist monasteries. Although the brewing monks work in peace so do not accept visitors, you can watch the Achel brewers at work from the on-site tavern whilst sipping the freshly-poured fruits of their labour, or visit Orval's brewery museum and walking trail. <br />
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The country is renowned for its all-year-round beer festivals: from Antwerp's Modeste Bierfestival to the prestigious Belgian Beer Weekend held every September in the Grand Marché in Brussels. Just like Belgium itself, their beer is surprising, exciting and anything but bland.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">GERMANY</span></b><br />
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You can say "auf wiedersehen" to boring beer when visiting Europe's biggest brewer. The Germans have one of the world's highest per-capita consumption rates in the world and are renowned for their friendly and sociable drinking culture.<br />
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Germany's brewing tradition means that it is home to some of the oldest bars and breweries in the world. The Weihenstephan Brewery can lay claim to the title of the world's oldest brewery, and is still open to visitors to this day. Germany also has 2 of the oldest bars on the continent, Hofbrauhaus and Brauhaus Sion, which both produce eponymous beers.<br />
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Each year, Germany plays host to the world-renowned Oktoberfest in the Bavarian beer capital of Munich, attended by millions of stein-swigging punters from far and wide. The Hanover event is the second largest Oktoberfest in Germany, with official 'Oktoberfestbier' brewed traditionally with the notoriously strong alcohol content. If you fancied a slightly more off-the-beaten-track festival experience, why not head to one of the stops of the travelling Bierbörse festival, where you'll have your pick of over 500 tipples in city centre venues such as <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/destinations/germany/cologne-the-rhine">Cologne</a>, Bonn, and Düsseldorf.</div>
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<b>Cologne and Dusseldorf</b></div>
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Beers from German breweries guarantee quality, thanks to brewers taking years to perfect their art: take the delicate and refreshing Kölsch beer - protected by law so that only beers brewed in and around the Cologne can bear the name. There is also plenty of brewing heritage to soak up in nearby Düsseldorf. Take a guided tour around the traditional Uerige brewery or opt for the Zum Schlüssel experience - both of which include, of course, a sample of their beer.<br />
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While it may not enjoy the same reputation for quality beer as its immediate neighbours, Belgium and Germany, Holland is still home to a number of famous breweries and bars. The city also maintains a relaxed, easy-going drinking culture, with canal-side cafes and classically-Dutch pubs galore. </div>
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Holland's most famous export is, of course, Heineken. The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam is one of the Dutch capital's biggest tourist attractions but is by no means the only brewery worth visiting in Holland. Visit Brouwerij 't IJ – also in Amsterdam – and enjoy sampling beer before sitting down to a drink and a meal at the outdoor restaurant. The Limburg region of Amsterdam was once home to 512 breweries, but today only a few remain. The most famous of these is the Alfa brewery, still family-owned and with a serious dedication to quality. Visit the brewery for a museum tour, tasting session and film.</div>
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The PINT Bokkbier Festival is the biggest and arguably the best beer festival in the Netherlands. Taking place in late October each year, the festival hosts over 50 types of beer to sample. 2015 also sees the first ever Craft Beer Festival taking place in Enschede, with a number of locally-brewed craft beers available to buy, sample and generally enjoy.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CHEESES OF EUROPE </span></b><br />
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Between Holland and France, western Europe can lay claim to two of the most famous cheese-producing countries in the world. Whether you’re partial to brie, edam, gouda or camembert.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FRANCE</span></b><br />
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With over 40 cheeses with an 'Appellation d'origine contrôlée' label, or legal stamp of approval of geographical origin, France's pride when it comes to cheese is unbeaten. The country's varying 'terroirs' yield world-class Bries, Camemberts, and Epoisses amongst hundreds more. With such a rich heritage of regional production, there are plenty of cheese-based things to see and do (and taste) around the country.<br />
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Tucked away near Montmartre is one of Paris' best cheese experiences: L'Affineur' Affiné restaurant and cheese shop offers stunning cheeseboards which change daily depending on what is fresh or perfectly matured. Each cheese is explained along with a recommendation of the order in which to eat them, giving a personal touch to your tasting. Indulge yourself by sharing a fondue at Pain Vin Fromages in Le Marais, a restaurant dedicated to cheese-based recipes including some seasonal artisanal specials.<br />
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Tantalize your tastebuds at one of Paris' many bountiful cheese counters: a spectacle in themselves, brimming with pungent cave-aged Roqueforts and nutty Comtés. Possibly the most beautiful fromagerie in the city is Barthélémy, where you can ogle the country's stunningly varied produce. Give in to temptation at traditional cheesemaker Pascal Beillevaire's shops, of which there are over a dozen around the city centre, before soaking up the sights and smells of the cheese stalls at one of Paris' biggest outdoor markets: Marché Bastille.<br />
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<b>NORMANDY</b><br />
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It's nice to learn a little about the history and traditions of the regional cheeses you're eating, which you can find at the quaint Camembert Museum in Vimoutiers, Normandy - focussing on, you guessed it, one of France's most loved exports.<br />
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<b>CHEESE FESTIVALS</b><br />
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The country's passion for cheese is evident through its many dedicated cheese festivals, ranging from the traditional festivities of the small town of Neufchâtel to the Fête du Fromage in Touffreville-sur-Eu, close to our port at Dieppe.<br />
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The Dutch passion for good "kaas" is contagious: their beloved Gouda and Edam won't ever be far away with eateries serving up delicious cheese-based dishes and snacks no matter what the time of day. <br />
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<b>Amsterdam</b><br />
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If you want to seek out a snapshot of the history of the products that the Netherlands is so well known for, then the free entry Amsterdam Cheese Museum offers just this. With an insight into the cheese-making process and free samples to your heart's delight, it's a must-see for cheese-lovers. For a true taste of local culture and an impressive selection of Dutch cheeses, take a stroll around Amsterdam's lively open-air food markets. Find the best stalls and eateries at the monthly Neighbourfood Market centrally located at the Westergasfabriek, or the Nieuwmarkt organic market on a Saturday.<br />
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Henri Willig discount<br />
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DFDS Seaways customers can make the most of a 10% discount at <a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ferry-extras/extras-ashore/cheese-tasting-experience">Henri Willig</a> shops, so whether you're looking for a luxury hand-made souvenir or treating yourself to a wheel of delectable cheese, just show your booking confirmation at the check-out. Alternatively taste 4 cheeses and enjoy 2 glasses of wine or beer at Henri Willig in the centre of Amsterdam with our cheese-tasting offer. To book a cheese tasting, simply add it to your booking online.<br />
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<b>Edam</b><br />
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Find Holland's most famous eponymous cheese in Edam, a small town just a short drive to the east coast of Holland from our port in IJmuiden. Here you will find the weekly Edam Cheese Market over summer, where their heritage is strongly upheld with traders bringing their cheese by boat and aided by cheese carriers in traditional attire.<br />
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<b>Gouda</b><br />
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Gouda’s cheese market is legendary in Holland. Held during the spring and summer, the market is one of the few traditional cheese markets left in the country. These days it fulfils a touristic purpose as well as its traditional purpose of allowing local farmers to get their produce out to sell. <br />
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A Teessider is always met with the same question on revealing the origin of their distinctive North Eastern accent: “Isn’t that where those parmo things are from?” This mythical dish of the smoggy gods that they’re referring to is a delicacy the area has become synonymous with. Just as Naples has pizza and Paris has escargots, Teesside has this elusive slab of calorific comfort food.</div>
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With a history tainted by rumours, the parmo (“chicken parmesan” to its mum) was most likely born out of the area in the late 1950s as a variation on European dishes like veal parmigiana. It’s fairly simple – a breadcrumbed hunk of chicken in thick béchamel sauce, topped with a healthy smothering of gooey cheese – but every Teesside chef has their own spin. Almost anyone who’s graced the watering holes of Middlesbrough, Yarm, Redcar, or Stockton has ended their evening by completing the Teesside rite of passage at the nearest takeaway counter.</div>
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Stockton-on-Tees even hosts an <a href="http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/winner--world-parmo-championship-7665765" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">annual world championships</a> devoted to the parmo, which is judged by perhaps the most knowledgeable and experienced parmo experts in Teesside (so I’m going out on a limb and saying <b style="box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: normal;">the whole world</b>), Craig Dobson and Stephen Bliss: the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParmoHunters" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">Parmo Hunters.</a></div>
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The Parmo Hunters met as skateboarding teens 15 years ago, and on finding a mutual passion for the dish, started up what was initially a self-confessed<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParmoHunters" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">“daft” Facebook page</a> to review the offerings of local takeaways and restaurants. They gained 2,000 followers in the first day, and are now <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">the</i>guide to Teesside’s favourite dish. With 17,000 readers, a new app in the works, and an office painted like an <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">actual</i> parmo, there’s probably no one better equipped to take us on a tasting tour.</div>
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According to Dobson, rule one of a good parmo is fresh ingredients. “<i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Never</i>trust a round one,” he tells me with a wizened shake of the head. “You just wouldn’t get a perfectly round butterflied chicken that’s also fresh.” And its namesake cheesy topping? “Even though they’re called chicken parmesans, they very rarely contain any actual parmesan,” Bliss says. “But it does need to be good cheese, not cheap greasy stuff. We had one so greasy the box collapsed!” It’s also traditional to have a side of garlic sauce and a token sprig of salad – although that tends to remain untouched with these guys.</div>
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So, we’ve picked out parmo joints across Teesside, from hipster healthfood in Boro to good old takeaway scran in Redcar, and we’ll learn from the masters along the way. Grab your plastic knives and forks – we’re honorary Parmo Hunters for the day.</div>
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1. The Classic Parmo at Borge, Stockton</h2>
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The Hunters are setting the bar high for the first parmo on our tasting tour – they assure me <a href="http://www.borge.co.uk/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">Borge in Stockton</a> is <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">the</i> best. The restaurant’s head chef emerges from the kitchen proudly holding a considerably large plate in one hand and his winning trophy for the Parmo World Championships 2014 (restaurant category – yes, there’s more than one category) in the other.</div>
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“Parmos have a reputation as something people only eat when they’re drunk after a night out, but so many restaurants are selling them now,” Dobson says, tucking into layers of crunchy breadcrumbs, juicy oven-baked chicken, and secret-recipe béchamel. “The game is always being upped.”</div>
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Even though Borge is an Italian restaurant, its parmo is a bestseller – and it’s easy to see why. The Hunters polish off their hefty portions despite my reminders that they have a fair few more to fit in before the end of the day.</div>
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2. The Healthy Parmo at Nosh, Middlesbrough</h2>
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After years of taste-testing countless indulgent recipes (including a chocolate-topped parmo – hmmm) a skinny option is something Dobson and Bliss didn’t expect to pop up in Teesside. Sure enough, amongst the kale and superfood salads on the menu at new health food establishment <a href="http://www.noshhealthykitchen.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">Nosh</a> in Middlesbrough, a low-fat parmo actually exists.</div>
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The turkey-based recipe was concocted by head chef Shary, who has previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and cooked for Saudi Arabian royalty – albeit probably not making this particular dish. He says the skinny option clocks up just half the fat of a regular parmo, and what’s most exciting is that it<b style="box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: normal;">actually contains parmesan</b>!</div>
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OK, so the whole point of the parmo is that it’s indulgent, filling, and by nature is generally eaten by people who aren’t too calorie-conscious, but Nosh has opened up the eyes of the more quinoa-leaning folk who might never have otherwise ticked that parmo box.</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: inherit; font-stretch: normal;">Parmo Hunters rating:</b> “For those on a health kick the Parmo Hunters would go as far as rating this as 4 stars, but in the grand scheme of lovely indulgent parmos it’s only a 2. So we’ll even it out to 3 stars.”</div>
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3. The Hotshot Parmo at G’s Golden Chippy, Acklam</h2>
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Any true parmo lover worth their weight in béchamel would point you towards<a href="http://www.gsgoldenchippy.co.uk/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">G’s Golden Chippy</a> in Acklam for one of the best takeaways that side of the Tees. G’s customers love his parmos so much that one of his regulars once froze one and took it to Ibiza in their suitcase.</div>
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G himself showed us around his kitchens, pointing out where the various stages of magic happen – some of which we strictly weren’t allowed to photograph in case competitors steal his parmo secrets. It’s a serious business.</div>
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With an overwhelming menu to choose from, we decide to go back to ye olde rumoured origins of the parmo and try a pork base, which Dobson tells me is making a comeback. We mix it up with the famous Hotshot toppings: basically jalapeño, onion, and pepperoni, meaning more pizza-esque flavours – which can never be a bad thing.</div>
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The tenderloin was fresh and locally sourced, and the chips were probably the best I’ve ever tasted. “Proper chip shops are really leading the way for parmos,” the Hunters tell me.</div>
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4. The Takeaway Parmo at Medo’s, Redcar</h2>
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The seaside town of Redcar is huge on parmos, and tucked away near the seafront’s 2p slot machines and ’90s arcade games is the Hunters’ regular haunt: Medo’s takeaway.</div>
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This place does a particular favourite of theirs: the J Parmo – the spiciest parmo they’ve had (but no one seems to know what the “J” stands for). “It’s got chilli paste sneaked under the béchamel and loads of heat, but still has amazing flavours,” Dobson says. “Stephen will be crying like he’s just been to see <i style="box-sizing: inherit;">Pitch Perfect 2</i> after eating this!”</div>
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But do takeaway parmos usually mean cheaper ingredients than you’d find in a restaurant or pub? “They’re really getting better,” Bliss tells me, “Just like this one – it’s fresh chicken, the cheese is good, it’s not greasy, and it tastes great.”</div>
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5. The Ready-Meal Parmo, Teesside/My House</h2>
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Jeff the Chef gave the ultimate gift to the North East when he turned Teesside’s favourite dish into a <a href="http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/jeff-the-chef-chicken-parmo-minis-350g" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">ready meal</a>. A surprising number of big supermarkets stock them for less than a fiver each, and not even just in Teesside. He dabbled in branching out to parmo canapés, but presumably upon realising it really isn’t something that should be bite-size, stuck to the classic. The particular lady who sold me one in Sainsbury’s told me it’s one of their bestselling ready meals.</div>
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After seeing so many delectable freshly made parmos all day, the meagre portion of chicken which met my oven mitt didn’t quite compare to the dinner-plate-sized belly-busters from earlier. But it’s a parmo you can have in for whenever you feel like one, so that’s quite exciting.</div>
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After taking our tasting tour around the nooks of Teesside to seek out just what makes the parmo such a big deal, we’ve learned the ways of modern and time-honoured parmo appreciation, from firm-favourite comfort food to the family venture bringing parmos to new audiences. The Parmo Hunters have us converted.</div>
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To any Teessider, the parmo is a huge source of pride, and thanks to the area’s entrepreneurs and loyal devotees, Teesside’s best export (sorry Captain Cook and Bob Mortimer) is flourishing into its own quirky cuisine. We’ve tried just a tiny selection of the goods on offer around Teesside, and if you’re not around to sample the real deal, try <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/10012597/Middlesbrough-parmo-recipe.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #0077ee; text-decoration: none;">making your own at home</a>.</div>
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Saturday 18th April marks the 8th annual <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Record Store Day</strong></a>, when independently owned record stores up and down the country come together with artists and labels to celebrate music. Exclusive vinyl releases and rarities will be released on the day, and we asked <a href="http://oliviaswash.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Olivia Swash</a> to pick out 10 essential purchases.</div>
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<br />1. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015/various-3.aspx" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>SENSIBLE RECORD LABELS</strong></a> <em>(Compilation) by Various Artists</em></div>
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This corker of a compilation is a ten-part collaborative effort from the UK’s best indie labels. From <a href="http://www.fat-cat.co.uk/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>FatCat</strong></a> to <a href="http://bellaunion.com/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Bella Union</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.ilovealcopop.co.uk/news.php?id=188" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Alcopop!</strong></a>, ten labels at the forefront of new music have offered up never-before-heard exclusives from their rosters to create this extra special limited release. The likes of <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/braceyourselfpr/alvvays" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Alvvays</strong></a>, <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/allaboutpromotions/joannagruesome" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Joanna Gruesome</strong></a> and <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/obscenestrats/menacebeach2" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Menace Beach</strong></a> grace each of the 500 unique colour-splattered LPs, along with a download card featuring hundreds more songs. At just a tenner, this is an unmissable RSD bargain!</div>
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<br />2. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015/honeyblood.aspx" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>HONEYBLOOD</strong></a> – <em>No Big Deal/The Black Cloud</em></div>
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This double A-side 7″ from the Glaswegian duo is brimming with jangly riffs with a fuzzy, grungy sound. Both songs have a more energetic buzz than their debut album, was released last summer. Watch <strong><a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/interview-honeyblood-2" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Honeyblood</a></strong> in session for <a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/interview-honeyblood-2" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em>Amazing Afternoons</em></a></div>
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<br />3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/courtneybarnettmusic" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>COURTNEY BARNETT</strong></a> – <em>Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit</em></div>
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A new addition to the RSD list, <strong>Courtney Barnett’s</strong> fantastically witty, debut album, perfectly showcases her introspective story-telling and observational humour. You’ll no doubt recognise her Aussie drawl and distorted guitars from <em>Pedestrian at Best</em> along with ten other tracks all packaged neatly into a double LP on orange heavyweight vinyl.</div>
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4. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015/shura.aspx" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>SHURA</strong></a> – <em>Indecision (Jungle Remix)</em></div>
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One of <em>Amazing Radio’s</em> tips for 2015, <strong>Shura</strong> has handed over her breathy synth-pop single<a href="http://amazingtunes.com/weareshura/tunes/299773" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em>Indecision</em></a> to funk giants <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/pluggedinpr/jungle" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Jungle</strong></a>. The product of such a pairing could only create something brilliant. The catchy melody is enhanced by touches of Jungle’s signature bass and riffs that<strong>Nile Rodgers</strong> would be proud of. This heavyweight 12″ also has <strong>Shura’s</strong> original version on the B side.</div>
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5. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=denai%20moore" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>DENAI MOORE</strong></a> – <em>Blame</em></div>
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After we tipped her for 2014, Denai has spent the past year making a name for herself having played our stage at <strong>The Great Escape</strong> and releasing her <em>Saudade</em> EP. <em>Blame</em> is a heart-wrenching track with stunning harmonies showing Moore’s maturity beyond her young age. The release is a blue coloured 12″ with a <strong>Mr Mitch</strong> Remix on the flip side.</div>
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<br />6.<a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=wytches" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong> THE WYTCHES & HOOTON TENNIS CLUB</strong></a> – <em>Wastybois/Barstool Blues</em></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyRecordings/info?tab=page_info" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Heavenly Recordings</strong></a> bring us this gem of a split double A side, with <em>Amazing Radio</em>favourites <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/miggins/thewytches" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>The Wytches</strong></a> putting their dark surf-psych to 7″. Label-mates <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/hootontennisclub" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Hooton Tennis Club’s</strong></a> slack-rock cover of <strong>Neil Young’s</strong> <em>Barstool Blues</em> is on the flip side.</div>
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<br />7. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=run%20the%20jewels" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>RUN THE JEWELS</strong> </a>- <em>Bust No Moves E.P.</em></div>
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Also known as <strong>El-P</strong> and <strong>Killer Mike</strong>, the US hip hop duo release a four track picture disk featuring the unreleased <em>Bust No Moves</em> featuring <em>SL Jones</em>,<em>Pew Pew Pew</em> (European edition of their self-titled debut album), <em>Love Again</em> (second album) and<em>Blockbuster</em> <em>Night Pt. 2:</em> a bonus track from <em>Run the Jewels 2</em> Feat. <strong>Despot</strong> and <strong>Wiki</strong>.</div>
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<br />8. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=field%20music" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>FIELD MUSIC</strong></a> – <em>Music For Drifters</em></div>
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Mercury Prize nominated brothers Peter and David Brewis bring to the table a cinematic score composed to accompany Scottish filmmaker <strong>John Grierson’s</strong> pioneering 1929 silent film <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019838/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><em>Drifters</em></a>, which followed fishermen in the harsh conditions of the North Sea. The concept was originally commissioned by Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival a couple of years back, and audiences can soon experience the accompaniment to the documentary live in cinemas around the UK. Alternatively just pop on this silver coloured LP and let <strong>Field Music’s</strong> two sides of rhythmic instrumental wash over you.</div>
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<br />9. <strong><a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=JAGAARA" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">JAGAARA</a></strong> – <em>In The Dark</em></div>
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<br />10. <a href="http://recordstoreday.co.uk/exclusive-products/rsd-2015.aspx?q=slow%20club" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>SLOW CLUB</strong></a> – <em>I Swam Out To Greet You</em></div>
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We’ve supported <a href="http://amazingtunes.com/radioactivepromotions/slowclub" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Club</strong></a> since the very beginning, and following the success of their album <em>Complete Surrender</em> last summer, we’re eager to hear that Sheffield duo Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson are releasing a collection of exclusive covers put to 12″ black vinyl. We’re most excited for their interpretations of <strong>Pulp’s</strong> <em>Disco 2000</em>; <strong>The Eagles</strong> <em>Desperado</em> and <strong>Future Islands</strong> <em>Seasons</em> (Waiting on You).<br /></div>
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Words: <a href="http://oliviaswash.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #76a31a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Olivia Swash</a></div>
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Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-18875361890152849572014-11-22T16:43:00.000+00:002017-01-24T09:16:05.136+00:00Interviewed: J Mascis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_vbSF2ihbrKgvjLZkq44PkbAhCTCw45P-ZMngF2PRvUVj3kIHuTNzE-Yc3Mt3kbEA_aeHMIC6on_ZlVSAPRtjSO9qykVACPBgipgw74njsuB-X8syfVuxCtAKWPL6xcGkhHGkQ8tPduE/s1600/d8c3361b34fd738c76ea93937cce6006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_vbSF2ihbrKgvjLZkq44PkbAhCTCw45P-ZMngF2PRvUVj3kIHuTNzE-Yc3Mt3kbEA_aeHMIC6on_ZlVSAPRtjSO9qykVACPBgipgw74njsuB-X8syfVuxCtAKWPL6xcGkhHGkQ8tPduE/s1600/d8c3361b34fd738c76ea93937cce6006.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://narcmagazine.com/interview-j-mascis/">http://narcmagazine.com/interview-j-mascis/</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">NARC. magazine December '14</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">The lead singer of Dinosaur Jr., renowned as being one of the most difficult interviewees in the music industry, speaks surprisingly openly to Olivia Swash about spiritual tourism, punk and embarking upon another solo album</span><br />
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He reunited The Stooges, turned down Kurt Cobain's offer to join Nirvana and has topped countless <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-guitarists-20111123/j-mascis-20111122" target="_blank">'best guitarist of all time'</a> lists - but J Mascis' notoriously indifferent interview etiquette had my expectations set low for any elaborate rock anecdotes. Hearing his signature passive drawl down the phone from Arizona describing the weather as he clinks a spoon in his teacup, I can't help but warm to him. With some of the most influential alternative output of the late 80s and early 90s, Dinosaur Jr.'s effortlessly melodic noise-rock is what J Mascis has been best known for throughout his three decades creating music. "We captured something at the right moment in time, when it was right for all of us," he says of the band's ability to stand the test of time. "We made a good record, which is the main thing." Why he's talking in the singular is a mystery, as this modestly indicated "good record" could be referring to any one of the band's ten studio albums.<br />
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Despite his prodigious regard as a guitarist, J's preferred instrument is the noble drum kit. Like Iggy Pop (J names The Stooges as one of the best bands of all time), he cut his teeth as a drummer and meandered over to guitar and vocals later in his musical career. "I used to play along to records I liked and wanted to try and sound like, but I started out in a jazz orchestra in high school," he says, explaining that it helps to learn different drumming styles aside from his beloved punk. "I saw Buddy Rich when I was 12. I know a lot of [drumming techniques] have been taken from jazz." His competitive side ekes out slightly when I ask him about whether he sees it as meditative or cathartic: "I guess it can be, but I've always thought of it as more like a sport - I always want to go faster!"<br />
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J grew up engrossed in the surge of hardcore punk bands thrashing their way out of Washington, D.C. in the 80s, with seminal independent labels giving rise to a generation of aggressive, chaotic punk with a DIY ethic. "That was my youth," he says of the roster of Dischord Records, co-founded by members of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZaFIHab0g" target="_blank">Minor Threat</a>, as well as SST Records whom later released some of Dinosaur Jr.'s earlier albums and singles. As a voracious collector of hardcore records as well as having been label buddies with Black Flag, Sonic Youth and Husker Du on SST, J recently contributed to the new crowd-funded D.C.-orientated documentary<a href="http://saladdaysdc.com/" target="_blank"> 'Salad Days: The Birth of Punk in the Nation's Capital'.</a> "It was cool," he says of his involvement, and sees crowd-funding as an inevitable direction for music and film-making. "It works pretty well. You're doing it with the help of other people - I think we'll have to get used to that."<br />
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J found inspiration to reunite Dinosaur Jr. in 2005 after observing the consistent post-punk triumphs of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8piMHsOya4" target="_blank">Mission of Burma</a>: a band who've persisted with their sound and improved with age. After all, growing older doesn't necessarily mean getting rusty at the hinges. With his back-catalogue forays ranging from doom metal to psychedelic instrumental, I wondered whether J saw experimenting with sounds and styles as a vital way of evolving as a musician, or if it's fine to stick to your strengths. "Whatever seems to be good in the moment," he says, evoking Dinosaur Jr.'s 'Whatever's Cool With Me' <a href="http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_250/MI0003/515/MI0003515960.jpg?partner=allrovi.com" target="_blank">bulldog EP cover in my head</a>, "so either way, as long as it's not just playing something for the sake of sounding different," - something which he then admits he has, at times, been prone to doing. He puts this down to luck: his particular musical experimentations have worked well with what he was creating at the time. "Everything lined up right," he assures.<br />
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On the contrary, there seems to be a naturally-occurring mellowing process transforming leading figures from the 80s post-punk and noise scene into seasoned, sensitive artists in recent years compared to their respectively vigorous adolescent careers. Take <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzHWTbdj-FI" target="_blank">Thurston Moore's</a> haunting solo records, <a href="https://theantilaugh.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/things-that-henry-rollins-has-said-about-love/" target="_blank">Henry Rollins'</a> wizened spoken-word tours and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDlmnXBUoH0" target="_blank">Nick Cave's</a> stunningly revealing 20,000 Days documentary as prime examples. With a softer, dulcet vibe on J Mascis' new solo album<b> 'Tied to a Star' </b>as well as on his 2011 effort 'Several Shades of Why', J sees himself heading the same way both in his music and otherwise. "Yeah I've definitely mellowed out," he tells me, epitomising his statement in his trademark chilled intonation. Does he prefer it that way? "Well other people like it better for sure - people I know!" With 9-year-old Rory back home in Amherst, Massachusetts, he also sees becoming a father as a contributing factor in changes he's gone through as a musician, "I'm not sure how exactly. It's probably just the sleep deprivation!"<br />
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With minimal percussion and twinkly acoustic guitars, 'Tied to a Star' is a doe-eyed baby Diplodocus to the ferocious T-Rex of Dinosaur Jr.'s early output.<i> 'Every Morning'</i> is a fresh-faced ditty comparable to Karen O and The Kids' soundtrack to Where The Wild Things Are. Chan Marshall of Cat Power appears on <i>'Wide Awake'</i>, which has lullaby-gentle melodies with a tinge of J's trademark guitar feedback. "I looked at the songs and the parts separately and thought about who specifically would be good to get on board," J says on choosing album collaborators - but was there anyone he approached who turned him down? "Um, Sharon Van Etten... She was just busy."<br />
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J is an avid TV aficionado, having popped up on screen in weird and wonderful roles with bit-parts in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyL-iJQSk5A" target="_blank">'Battle of the Gentle Bands' sketch</a> in hipster-mocking comedy Portlandia and as a janitor in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKcLLEyKP1I" target="_blank">Richard Ayoade's film The Double</a>. I wondered if he had any more cameos on the cards. "Nothing's certain but I'm always happy to do TV, so maybe," he says. On tips for boxsets to watch on chilly winter evenings, he tells me, "I watch so much TV! At the moment I'm into Nashville, Sons of Anarchy, and Veronica Mars - which I'd never seen until recently."<br />
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<b>'Tied to a Star' is out now on Sub Pop Records</b><br />
<b>J Mascis plays The Cluny, Newcastle on 18th January 2015</b>Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-55524185496933938992014-09-08T18:27:00.000+01:002014-10-01T12:39:27.412+01:00BBC Credit: Scotland and Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A special panel debate show on the impact the referendum might have on the North East and Cumbria. I was a researcher and runner. (The other BBC shows I usually work on don't actually have credits, which is why this was particularly exciting!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: start;">This piece went viral and was promoted by the editor to the UK front page. Here's the link: </span><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/oliviaswash/reasons-why-teesside-is-great-odc2#2zb8gu6" style="text-align: start;">http://www.buzzfeed.com/oliviaswash/reasons-why-teesside-is-great-odc2#2zb8gu6</a></span><br /></div>
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MIMA (that’s Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) has housed the work of artists from Picasso to Anish Kapoor, and works with the community through outreach projects.</div>
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Sound It Out is the only vinyl record shop left in Teesside. With a SXSW Accepted documentary based around it and the friendliest staff around, we reckon it’s all we need.</div>
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Paul Smith, singer of Maximo Park, is from Billingham.</div>
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Dorman Long won the contract, and it took 1,400 men eight years to build.</div>
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The takeaway of choice for pretty much every Teessider. Originally a ‘Chicken Parmigiana’: chicken, breadcrumbs, bechamel sauce, lots of cheese. Best enjoyed drunk.</div>
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That’s £1 for a half, £1.50 for a pint at PoundPub in Stockton.</div>
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<span class="buzz_superlist_number_inline" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">22.</span> Yarm - the quaintest little town in Teesside.</h2>
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Via Olivia Swash / BuzzFeed</div>
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Yarm won the accolade of Britain’s best high street a few years ago.</div>
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</section>Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-91588088666080466182014-07-10T21:45:00.000+01:002014-07-10T21:47:38.231+01:00Review: Glass Animals for Amazing Radio<span style="font-size: large;">Live Review: Glass Animals</span><br />
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Amazing Radio favourites Glass Animals swung by Newcastle last week on the Northern leg of their headline tour, but not <a href="http://amazingradio.com/showcontent/amazingafternoons/interview-glass-animals">before popping into Amazing Towers to speak to Amazing Afternoons with Greg Porter</a>. As one of the first bands to be signed to Grammy award-winning producer Paul Epworth’s <a href="http://www.wolf-tone.com/">Wolf Tone</a> label, we’ll go out on a limb and pre-empt that Glass Animals‘ debut album Zaba will reap the benefits of Epworth’s midas touch before festival season is up. He’s previously cast his spell on records by Adele, Florence and The Machine and Paul McCartney to name a few.<br />
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The album’s primitive sounds are delicately translated onstage by <a href="http://amazingradio.com/showcontent/garycrowley/gary-crowley-presents-glass-animals">Glass Animals</a>‘ four members: the warming ripples of clunky synth and chilling lilt of <a href="http://amazingradio.com/showcontent/garycrowley/gary-crowley-presents-glass-animals">Dave Bayley</a>‘s breathy vocals paint a tropical forest ambience. Dave’s leafy t-shirt even subtly echoed Zaba‘s Henri Rousseau like artwork. The jungle-esque sound bites and ultrasonic whistles during Exxus could have the potential to be gimmicky, but whether it’s the result of Epworth’s production or the evident creativity of the band, the other-worldly sound is perfect for live performances.<br />
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The band’s stage presence is without fuss: there are no charming anecdotes or insincere compliments about the city. Dave transforms from his polite and unassuming interview manner a few hours previous to a self-possessed and utterly pitch-perfect frontman, with a voice I’d wrongly assumed was the result of layers of production. Drummer Joe’s use of the loop pedal to create the tribal multi-layered percussion on the <a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/video-glass-animals-pools">Amazing Radio</a><a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/video-glass-animals-pools"> playlisted track Pools</a> was stunning, an upbeat contrast to the hypnotic harmonies of the chilling <a href="http://glassanimals.amazingtunes.com/tunes/221891">Psylla</a>, leading into the nonsensical ditties and groovy squeaks of <a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/new-glass-animals-gooey">this year’s earlier single </a><a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/new-glass-animals-gooey">Gooey</a>.<br />
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Glass Animals have drawn fairly universal comparisons to Wild Beasts, <a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/new-alt-j-hunger-of-the-pine">Alt-J</a> and earlyRadiohead, (they played their first gig at The Jericho Tavern in Oxford, the same place asRadiohead did in ’86) presumably owing to their inventive synth-backed arrangements. It’s the enticing early noughties RnB sound of Black Mambo which unveils yet more diverse influence, weaving a seductive undertone throughout.</div>
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The only disappointment was that the setlist didn’t include their Kanye West cover of Love Lockdown, which they treated the BBC Introducing stage to at <a href="http://amazingradio.com/home/glastonbury-live-amazing-radio-artists">Glastonbury Festival</a> last week. With Zaba under their belts and some incredibly strong singles and EPs, they’ll be creeping up towards the main stages by this time next year. Catch them at Bestival,Latitude, Beacons and Knee Deep as well as on an extensive North American tour. Full details can be <a href="http://glassanimals.eu/">found on their website</a>.<br />
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The fresh-faced offerings from the London-based <a href="http://www.communionmusic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Communion</a> label graced the Cluny 2 as part of their national tour as four fledgling beacons for new music. The evening peaked early with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnieEveTracks" target="_blank">Annie Eve</a>'s silky smooth tones and <a href="http://www.farewelljr.com/" target="_blank">Farewell J.R</a>'s weave of ethereal layers and folky vocals before the commercially-friendly <a href="http://elizaandthebear.com/" target="_blank">Eliza and The Bear</a> hopped, skipped and jumped into Lumineers-esque fist-pumping choruses fated for festival singalongs. The sprightly fivesome will undoubtedly be appearing on the soundtrack of every festival montage VT this summer.<br />
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Having been longlisted for BBC's Sound of 2014 accolade, my expectations of <a href="http://lukesitalsingh.com/" target="_blank">Luke Sital-Singh</a> as headliner were high. His faultless vocal ability seemed almost mismatched to the predictable, repetitive lyrics of his self-penned anthems. I couldn't help but compare the overly sentimental choruses of '<a href="http://youtu.be/63906K6snps" target="_blank">Greatest Lovers</a>' and '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53NC_aRQzC0" target="_blank">Nothing Stays The Same</a>' to something which could easily be scattered in gold confetti and revealed as the American Idol winner's song. The well-spoken young singer-songwriter had perfected the inter-song audience patter, and with his closed-eyed catchy ballads I have no doubt he'll be the next Ben Howard or Benjamin Francis Leftwich, but his candid tunes are bordering on cheesy pop which needs to make like a cheddar and mature.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>In the mid seventies, the UK's punk scene was brimming with leather-clad three-chord punk bands: boys with PVA'd mohicans grasping the opportunity to vent their teen angst. What resulted was the unrefined, stripped-back sound of Sex Pistols, X-Ray Spex and The Clash. Meanwhile, across the pond in New York City, the DIY ethic was trickling into the underground clubs and Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads and the Patti Smith Group were establishing a punk scene circulating around the then-little-known CBGB club in Lower Manhattan.<br />
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A fresh-faced Tom Verlaine, having changed his name to echo his love of French symbolist poetry, along with teen friend and bassist Richard Hell, drummer Billy Ficca and guitarist/co-songwriter Richard Lloyd, was giving rise to an altogether more grown-up breed of punk. Despite the perceived golden age of the New York punk scene, with various homage-paying souvenir shop spin-offs, photographic exhibitions and emotive documentaries about all things CBGB, Tom doesn't recall it with the same rose-tinted nostalgia. "To be honest there's not a lot of memories about that spot," he says of the club. "I don't run into any of the people that played there, but I do still see Patti Smith now and then." Verlaine and Smith dated in the seventies, and have collaborated on many singles, albums and performances since. "A few weeks ago I did a mostly poetry show with her. No drums, just guitar and her daughter on keyboards. Very fun!"<br />
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Television used their vast musical proficiency to create one of the most universally critically acclaimed New Wave records of all time. Since its release in 1977, <b>Marquee Moon</b> has seemed to teeter in the shadow of the "mainstream" punk albums, if that isn't too much of an oxymoron. Television linger in an ever-so-slightly subterranean pocket of bands that don't make it onto anarchistic TV montages and market stall T-shirt stands alongside their safety-pinned peers. Dee Dee Ramone famously failed in an audition for Television, and whilst the punk scene was oozing with fast-paced and simplistic rock, Television were set apart with their accomplished interweaving guitars. The lingering and convoluted yet incredibly catchy ditties of 'See No Evil', 'Venus' and 'Marquee Moon' set against Verlaine's distinctive warble almost seem to occupy countless 'Best Album of All Time' lists, including my own. "It seems to get rediscovered by a new generation every ten years or so," Tom tells me. "That's kinda cool."<br />
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The band's sporadic worldwide comebacks are perhaps one of the factors that keep new audiences educated: this year's tour is one of a few for Television since their split in 1978. Most notably the band reunited in 1992, sticking to a pact they made upon their initial disbandment to do just that. With it came their self-titled third album, the first since Adventure in 1978. This time around is set to be perhaps the most exciting resurgence yet, with the band performing Marquee Moon in full at the last ever ATP weekender. The Sage in Gateshead is one of just three other of their UK tour dates, where Verlaine and co. are set to perform a career-spanning set along with new guitarist Jimmy Rip. "He's the same fellow who did all my solo tours since 1981, so it was real easy to get Television shows going," says Tom. "We'd done quite a few [Television songs] on the solo tours." Television may not have been a constant presence in the industry, but the members of the band have, in between the resurgences, devoted their careers to music. "I also did a duet tour with Jimmy of Japan in 2011. Small seated venues - very non-'rock' you might say," Tom says modestly. "I could actually hear my voice on stage! Shocking!" Having played Japan with the full band already this year, he tells me that it's one of his favourite places to play. "No one videos the shows on their phones. They just like listening so it is a very good audience to play to, to improvise to."<br />
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Although Verlaine's memories of the New York New Wave don't evoke the emotive, closely-knit heyday that punk fans, documentary makers and music journalists idealise, this perhaps reflects the music of Television. They weren't preoccupied with looking the part or stirring up mainstream culture with anti-establishment stunts, instead they had plenty of substance: accessible yet encompassing the DIY values of punk. Even if it was onlyMarquee Moon that filtered through to the (almost) mainstream, that's one almighty stamp on one of the biggest genres of the 20th century.Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-42527890189049503492013-10-28T00:21:00.000+00:002013-10-28T00:28:46.995+00:00My first BBC bylineSome research I've been doing for the past couple of months for BBC <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=sunday%20politics%20north%20east%20cumbria" target="_blank">Sunday Politics</a> North East and Cumbria, collating MPs' views on the controversial HS2 proposal:<br />
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Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-27375139318657757782013-10-04T13:22:00.003+01:002013-10-04T13:28:28.297+01:00Comedy Review: Josie Long and Robin Ince<div>
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Josie Long and Robin Ince were quick to quell any assumptions that the night was a regular old rehearsed stand-up show, instead openly warning us that it would stick to its namesake of being "an utter shambles". Having just finished up their respective Edinburgh stints, the twosome have long been collaborators on <a href="http://www.comedycentral.co.uk/shows/robin-and-josies-utter-shambles/#showSummary" target="_blank">podcasts</a>, shows and zines, and the evening that followed was delightfully far from my pet hate of stand-up: knowing the punch line of every joke, having seen them recited on various panel shows and live clips. The twosome were refreshingly conversational, testing out new material and chatting about whatever popped up (mostly the middle class aspects of music festivals, creationism, and Stewart Lee impressions) giving the whole evening an intimate "proper comedy club" vibe.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teapadorchestra.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra</a> made a surprise cameo, joining Robin onstage to add dramatic free jazz accompaniment to his hilarious skit of reading passages from the dregs of charity shop book bargain bins, which on this occasion was tales of killer crabs, and a letter of space-age admiration to David Bowie. Grace Petrie offered support with inspired satirical self-penned tunes on all things Thatcher, but her saddening love songs about heartbreak seemed a little out of the evening's tone. Robin and Josie were respectively droll and whimsical, but next time I'd rather see them headlining solo, without a sense of competition for stage room.<br />
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Sketch comedy may be looked upon as the suited-up Grandpa of the comedy spectrum. Mumblings of fork handles and dead parrots are perhaps overshadowed by the colloquial observations of the McIntyre era. Kieran, Mark and Naz - the trio of Durham old-boys forming <a href="http://www.wittank.com/" target="_blank"><b>WitTank</b> </a>- collide everyday vexations (the incomparable pain of <a href="http://youtu.be/awM1pF28to4" target="_blank">standing on a plug</a>) with the utterly surreal, mixing in a good portion of solo stand-up with their theatrical group skits.<br />
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Noticing the comedians taking pleasure in their on-stage antics adds to their hilarious interpretations of familiar scenarios, some of which are fuelled by Mark's experiences as a Geography teacher, with Anglo-Turk Naz taking the reins as lead thesp. With a captivating ability to hop from boyish humour to theatrical satire with unwavering energy, the whole experience of seeing WitTank live will leave you with tear-soaked cheeks and wondering why all comedy shows can't be quite so thrilling.<br />
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Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-30065033681165002712013-03-06T23:17:00.005+00:002013-03-10T22:17:14.846+00:00Review: NME Awards Tour 2013<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><b>NARC. Issue #82, March 2013</b></span><br />
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With a mixed offering of the hyped, the blogged and Miles Kane, the good folk at NME kicked off their annual showcase in Newcastle once more back in early February. In previous years the tour has helped to launch artists such as Coldplay, Florence and The Machine and Arctic Monkeys to (arguably) legendary status, and with guitar bands taking the forefront this year without a token dash of Magnetic Man or Azealia Banks of yore, perhaps we'll be seeing 2013 as a year for the indie rock set-up.<br />
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Opening the tour was <b>Peace</b>, a Birmingham four-piece with vivacious summery anthems undoubtedly set to become a vital soundtrack for any dreamy montage this festival season. South London's <b>Palma Violets</b> followed, making up with their energy and catchy riffs what they lacked in originality, taking more than a hint of inspiration from The Clash and The Libertines in their sound and stage presence.<br />
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A sea of primarily Paul Weller haircuts muscled their way to the front for <b>Miles Kane</b>: Last Shadow Puppet and lad-rock hero. Resembling a double-leather-wearing excitable baby monkey, he sailed through crowd-pleasing hits 'Inhaler' and 'Rearrange' with more of an endearing charm than his usual likenesses of the Gallaghers and pal Alex Turner.<br />
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The anticipated act of the night was the Mercury Prize-nominated headliners <b>Django Django</b>, emerging to a Kraftwerk-reminiscent stage set-up in self-designed matching shirts. Their stunningly tight dweeb-barbershop harmonies complemented beachy guitar riffs and dramatic African inspired synth effects, 'Default' stepping up as the song of the night.</div>
Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-73991356213869076002013-01-01T19:48:00.000+00:002013-01-01T19:51:03.129+00:00Review: We Are Augustines<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDVo57p8EnI?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe><span style="font-size: large;"><b>We Are Augustines @ O2 Academy 2, Newcastle (05.10.12)</b></span><br />
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“Join a band, it’s the best fucking thing in the world,” bellows Billy McCarthy, lead singer of Brookyln-based <a href="http://www.weareaugustines.com/"><b>We Are Augustines</b></a> and leading contender for the most considerate frontman of the decade. In between his endearing deluge of thanks, he wins over the crowd with small talk about Newcy Brown (“wow so it actually comes from here?!”). As an audience, we seem all too accustomed to shelling out with the expectation of diva-ish, unappreciative bands, and it’s a heartening change to witness a group of guys doing something they evidently love, and with it expressing genuine gratitude to every single sweat-drenched, devoted ticket-payer in the packed full venue.<br />
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They’ve experienced their fair share of lows: following Billy’s schizophrenic brother tragically committing suicide came the demise of previous band Pela. After McCarthy reunited with Pela bassist Eric Sanderson, We Are Augustines rose from the ashes, earning themselves a rapidly flourishing following fuelled by their rocky road. With the highly emotive anthems of debut album Rise Ye Sunken Ships under their belt, their live show brims with impassioned sing-alongs led by McCarthy’s grainy roar, ‘<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsw4Xp8Fl3A" target="_blank">Book of James</a>’ prompting crowd-wide accompaniments. The small, elongated venue was an odd match for these ballads, which seem fated to be met with pints in the air and teary eyes in stadium proportions. As the piano-led ‘<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAaqIzYjB2Q" target="_blank">Philadelphia (The City of Brotherly Love)</a>’ started the encore, the audience were brought together in a state of optimistic bromance before the awaited ‘Chapel Song’, a mesmerising ditty with heaps of emotional baggage chronicled openly by Billy beforehand. With a refreshingly grateful outlook on their music, We Are Augustines are a thoroughly rewarding and inspiring band to catch live. As David Letterman put it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vluAVy66peE">when they performed on the Late Show</a>, “life is an ocean and we are all ships, if your ship has sunk, don't despair, don't lose hope, rise ye sunken ships.”Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-79210606112625583172012-10-15T15:03:00.000+01:002012-10-16T18:29:17.428+01:00Travel: Ischia & Capri<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;">From the ancient home of a Roman Emperor to naturally healing thermal springs and dramatic cliff-top views, the islands of </span><span style="color: #444444;">the Bay of Naples </span><span style="color: #444444;">offer history, culture </span><span style="color: #444444;">and adventure...</span><br />
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Nicknamed ‘Green Island’ owing to its abundant lush vegetation, <b>Ischia </b>is the largest of the islands nestled in the Gulf of Naples. An oasis of breathtaking scenery with picturesque coastal beaches and rustic hillside villages, the island has become as popular as its little sister, Capri. Ischia’s 21 miles of coastline were immortalised as the backdrop of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s performance in Cleopatra in 1963. An extinct volcano rises up from the heart of the island, its slopes providing the perfect terrain for the cultivation of the grapes used to produce the superb Monte Epomeo wine. For walkers and nature lovers as well as the adventurous, a hike to the summit is highly recommended to experience the island’s highest point, 789m above sea level, offering unforgettable panoramic views over the sparkling Mediterranean and fine sandy beaches. <br />
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The small villages of Casamicciola Terme, Lacco Ameno and Forio are surrounded by sweet scented pine and olive groves, and great cascades of pink and purple bougainvillea tumble over almost every wall and gate. On the east of the island, a thin stone bridge leads to the island’s most famous landmark, the medieval Aragonese Castle. Originally built as a garrison in 474 BC on an islet of magma, the rustic castle is a must-see for history lovers.<br />
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Sample the natural springs in a luxury setting at the Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa, situated in the pretty town of Casamicciola Terme at the foot of Mount Epomeo. The hotel’s spa is built over an ancient thermal spring, the natural waters of the indoor pool providing an oasis of tranquillity. The interiors reflect a refined atmosphere whilst guest rooms and suites are impeccably furnished in an elegant, classical style. Il Mosaico is the hotel’s exclusive two Michelin starred restaurant, offering exquisite Italian cuisine, whilst the decor lives up to the restaurant’s name, with every surface shimmering with beautiful mosaic tiles. Surrounded by lush countryside and within minutes of the sea, the hotel encompasses the best of both worlds.<br />
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The finest Italian food can be found around every corner on the island, from deep red vine tomatoes grown under the scorching Ischia sun to sumptuous fish and seafood, fresh from the island’s surrounding azure Tyrrhenian Sea. If you happen to be travelling in July, indulge yourself at Vinischia, a glorious annual food and wine festival. Unearth the perfect spot for ultimate relaxation on a visit to the Botanical Garden, teeming with tropical plants and vibrant flowers, or try diving in the waters of Maronti. Enjoy the sunset from Forio Point, where the women of the island used to wait for their husbands to return from sea, gazing out to the horizon where a unique green-tinged optical illusion can often be seen. <br />
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Fashion lovers should head to the north east of the island to discover the prestigious stores and glamorous boutiques of Corso Vittoria Colonna. Adjacent to the elegant street is Il Moresco Hotel & Thermal Spa, a small piece of paradise with beautiful gardens and pools enclosed by lava stone. Tastefully furnished guest rooms boast terraces overlooking the stunning Bay of Naples, whilst a short stroll brings you to the hotel’s private beach.<br />
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A hop across the water on one of the regular Ischiasea ferries or hydrofoils to <b>Capri </b>is a must, whether for a day trip or a longer tranquil break. Contrasting with its emerald sister, Capri is named ‘Isola Azzurra’, The Blue Island, after its crystal clear waters. A day is sufficient to explore the beautiful island, being just ten square kilometres in size. Despite its modest proportions, it boasts a plethora of colourful gardens, mountainous summits and dramatic coastlines which are easily accessed by a series of picturesque walking trails. <br />
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From the Marina Grande, private boats are available for a tour around the island to marvel at the jagged caves in the rocks. The dazzling sapphire water of Grotta Azzurra or the ‘Blue Grotto’ is an awe-inspiring phenomenon, that was once used as an ancient bathing place. In the Roman period, Capri was home to the great Emperor Augustus and to his licentious adopted son, Tiberius. Villa Jovis, the residence of Tiberius, is one of the island’s must-see landmarks. Built in AD 27 atop Mount Tiberio, the island’s second highest point after Mount Solaro, the ruins are a fascinating insight into Capri’s rich past. <br />
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As for hotels, you’ll be spoiled for choice on the island. Originally built in 1906 and still retaining its original charm and enchanting atmosphere, Hotel Excelsior Parco has long been a sought-after retreat for writers and artists. The delightful boutique hotel boasts a certain exclusivity, perfectly located within a five minute walk from the harbour. Or spend a night or two in the luxurious Capri Tiberio Palace, a stylish and contemporary hotel offering the kind of views that made the island the choice of emperors. Situated just a few minutes stroll from the buzz of the bars, boutiques and cafes in the Piazzetta, the serene Palace offers a luxurious starting point to explore the island. <br />
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If a spot of island-hopping from Italy’s dramatic Amalfi Coast is more to your taste, the town of <b>Sorrento </b>is the perfect base to discover the wonders of these two beautiful islands. Spend time soaking up the stunning simplicity of the narrow streets and landmarks of Sorrento, including the frescoes of Duomo Cathedral and the sun-drenched olive and lemon groves, as well as the leather workshops which line the cobbled streets. The arched Cloister of St Francis, filled with magnificent palm trees and great cascades of colourful flowers, is well worth a visit. The town’s astonishing cliff-top location marks the beginning of the famous coastal drive, winding along the cliff tops to Amalfi: every mile commanding views over the azure Bay of Naples to Vesuvius. Ischia and Capri are easily reached by regular ferries and hydrofoils from Sorrento port, and if you’re travelling in November, make sure you catch a showing at the annual Sorrento Film Festival, which attracts thousands of film fans to the city. <br />
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Whichever destination you choose within the Bay of Naples, visitors shouldn’t leave without experiencing one of the spectacular sunsets over the volcanic landscapes, be it Vesuvius, Epomeo, Tiberio or Solaro. Watching the sun set over the glistening sea will ensure your stay is unforgettable.<br />
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<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Time Difference: GMT +1 hour Currency: Euro (€)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Health and Safety: No compulsory vaccinations</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Passports and Visas: No visa necessary for British passport holders</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Flying time to Destination: 23⁄4 hours to Naples from London Gatwick</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Highlights: In the Negombo Thermal Park, Ischia, the sea is exceptionally shallow and the water is warm.<br />Visit the magical Blue Grotto in Capri, with its intense blue water.<br />Discover the masterpiece of the beautiful baroque church of San Michele Arcangelo in Capri – the trick is to look to the floor rather than the ceilings or walls.<br />Don’t miss a visit to nearby Pompeii, the famous Roman town destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. </span></li>
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Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-62538285022383562912012-10-11T11:49:00.003+01:002012-10-16T18:47:55.011+01:00Travel: Out of the ordinary<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Living North: Issue 125</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">You’ve booked the flights and planned the unmissable sights for your city break, but choosing that unforgettable place to rest your head can often seem like a mammoth task. Let us lend a hand with our pick of slightly more unusual hotels...</span><br />
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Saint James was Paris’ first hot air balloon airfield and a stomping ground for budding <b>Paris</b>ian intellectuals, but in its latest incarnation as a chic neo-classical country mansion, its lofty reputation still remains. The château’s decor blends its rich history with over-the-top touches. A grand staircase sweeps through the monochrome hallway gallery to greet guests, leading to the 48 inventively decorated rooms. With hints of fantasy and folly, the atmosphere of the suites and guest rooms reflects tasteful eccentricity of their designer. Baroque prints and Parisian antiques are offset by leopard print, plasma TVs and bright Hermès fabrics in the suites. The hotel is set amongst its own private gardens just off the famous Avenue Foch, close to the luxury boutiques of Avenue Victor Hugo, and the magnificent Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Tuileries Gardens are all nearby.</div>
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Guests can take advantage of the equally fantastically designed Library Bar with its laden bookcases and spiral staircase, and the fine restaurant and spa offer quality time to unwind. If the weather permits, the picturesque outdoor seating area has an ambient atmosphere, with a Montgolfier gazebo reminiscent of the grounds’ rich hot air ballooning past. Each room at Saint James Paris has its own unique atmosphere, and with such memorable design and an air of exclusivity, the hotel is a haven of luxury.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Saint James Paris, 43 Avenue Bugeaud, Paris, 75116 <a href="http://www.saint-james-paris.com/">www.saint-james-paris.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">From £276 per night. Fly direct from Newcastle to Paris Charles de Gaulle with Air France</span><br />
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Built in 1925 as the ultimate antidote to humdrum hotels, the beautifully restored designer Gran Hotel La Florida sits proudly atop Mount Tibidabo, boasting unparalleled panoramic views of <b>Barcelona</b>, the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. After a saunter down Las Ramblas and a bite to eat at an authentic tapas restaurant, this hotel offers modern opulence and a place to rest your head away from the crowds in its refurbished, deluxe suites. Every room takes advantage of the spectacular landscape, with vast windows overlooking the unmissable city views. Elegantly decorated suites with marble bathrooms await, whilst works by Catalan artists add a touch of local flavour. Appreciate the unprecedented views from a hammock or jacuzzi on a luxurious private balcony. <br />
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Relax in the winter sun with a glass of sangria accompanied by live music at Miramar, the glamorous swimming pool terrace perched on the mountainside, before an aperitif or cocktail in The Lobby Lounge Bar followed by a bite to eat in the hotel's restaurant, L'Orangerie. Offering reinterpreted traditional Spanish, Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine, inventive dishes are complemented by a choice of over 350 wines from their fantastic selection. The restaurant offers a unique vantage point and perhaps the most magnificent view in the city, of the unmistakable Gaudi structures. Meanwhile, the therapies and treatments offered at Zen Zone Spa, beauty centre and gym are an ideal way to rejuvenate and invigorate after a long day spent exploring the plazas and promenades of Barcelona. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Gran Hotel La Florida, Barcelona, Spain <a href="http://www.hotellaflorida.com/">www.hotellaflorida.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">From £127 per night. Fly direct from Newcastle to Barcelona with Easyjet </span><br />
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The 300 lavish guest rooms are amongst the largest in London, and each is finished with classic Victorian features, sumptuous king sized beds and Italian cream marble ensuites. Opt for a luxurious suite with spectacular views overlooking the atrium. Softly lit chandeliers, neoclassical oil paintings and vast floral displays add to the palatial Victorian atmosphere, but alongside the plethora of classic touches, the rooms tick every mod-con box. Breakfast is served in the natural light of the atrium amongst palm trees and birdcages to set you up for a day exploring the capital, with Marylebone tube station just across the road. The Landmark is a favourite of Keira Knightley, Freddie Flintoff and Justin Timberlake. Sipping champagne in the hotel’s sleek Mirror Bar, you’ll feel quite the celebrity too. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">The Landmark Hotel, 222 Marylebone Road, London <a href="http://www.landmarklondon.co.uk/">www.landmarklondon.co.uk</a> 020 7631 8000</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">From £650 per night. Fly direct from Newcastle to London Gatwick with Flybe or to Heathrow with British Airways</span><br />
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As a hotel-come-gallery, the original atmosphere attracts young creatives and professionals, and it’s situated just moments away from the stunning architecture of UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Place, as well as the iconic Manneken Pis fountain. The city’s famous department stores and business district are within easy walking distance, and a stroll through the chestnut trees down the Avenue Louise is a must. The White Hotel provides the perfect base for taking in the culture of Belgium's capital city, so treat yourself to some moules-frites followed by a taster or two of Belgium's infamous chocolates and tasty wheat beers at the nearby fine restaurants and luxury shops. Alternatively, scooters and bikes can be rented out from the hotel during the day for whistle-stop sightseeing. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">The White Hotel, Avenue Louise, Brussels <a href="http://www.thewhitehotel.be/">www.thewhitehotel.be</a></span><br />
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When taking a trip to the most romantic city in the world, it makes perfect sense to opt for the best and most luxurious place to stay. A tranquil boat ride down the Grand Canal brings you to this stunning Art Deco influenced palatial hotel. Situated next door to the famous Palazzo Pisani-Moretta, close to the Ponte di Rialto and just a 20 minute stroll from Piazza San Marco, the terracotta-fronted Palazzo Barbarigo is perfectly placed for a plethora of must-see <b>Venetian </b>sights. As an exclusive waterside hotel built in 1569, arrival by boat is a novel requirement, with a private dock available to guests and waterside transfers at your request. The hotel’s 18 intimate suites and contemporary guest rooms overlook the Grand Canal or, on the other side, the picturesque charm of the Rio di San Polo. The Art Deco styled suites boast unique theatrical decadence, with velvet chaise longues and love seats in warm chocolate and berry tones complemented by feathers and fringes, and contrasting with the modern luxury of touch-screen TVs in bathroom mirrors and cool black marble flooring. <br />
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Whether by gondola or on foot, a day spent discovering the enchanting floating city with its unique waterways, museums and Gothic architecture can be rounded off by watching the sun set from the Palazzo Barbarigo’s canal-side balcony terrace. To complement the romantic atmosphere in the heart of the city, sip an aperitif or an expertly made cocktail in the elegant lounge bar, which also offers snacks, platters and patisseries throughout the day and evening. The next morning, if you can tear yourself away from the uber-sleek, king size four-poster beds, a generous selection of tasty a la carte breakfasts awaits in the chic breakfast room, or add a lavish touch to your break by taking advantage of the hotel’s room service. The Palazzo Barbarigo provides the perfect base to explore Venice, and with its waterside charm it offers a truly unique break. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">From £167 per night. Fly direct from Newcastle to Venice with Jet2.com from May to November </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpMPcthDogpyaiYZJWJhH9E7evml9Xyzlp7YVNtCE_S6_2tLpjuEzxSlXU2gll9EBH2aQPdCqi2j9Kz-wpLCDfEuP8hpdNJ3lYkqv1VPzDIhqkp22jSCetDMO6f9chaldyqOm5ncNBgzE/s1600/The+Augustine+Bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKpMPcthDogpyaiYZJWJhH9E7evml9Xyzlp7YVNtCE_S6_2tLpjuEzxSlXU2gll9EBH2aQPdCqi2j9Kz-wpLCDfEuP8hpdNJ3lYkqv1VPzDIhqkp22jSCetDMO6f9chaldyqOm5ncNBgzE/s400/The+Augustine+Bar.jpg" width="266" /></a>It is impossible to meander through the cobbled streets of <b>Prague </b>without experiencing a growing fascination for the history of the bohemian city. The ornate Astronomical Clock, quaint alley of Golden Lane and fascinating Mucha Museum are amongst many of the must-see attractions, and with Gothic architecture, relics and Art Nouveau facades around every corner, Prague is begging to be explored. The Augustine Hotel was created from seven separate buildings, including the ecclesiastical 13th century Augustinian St. Thomas Monastery which, to this day, still provides a home to practicing friars and gave the hotel its name. The 101 rooms and 16 suites boast glorious views of the courtyards, the monastery chapel or Prague Castle. Each has been individually designed by Czech artisans in a sleek and modern style, contrasting with the historic exterior of the hotel. The ‘Tower Suite’ is a particular highlight, located high up in the monastery’s astronomical tower. <br />
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The chic glass walled courtyard offers a unique setting for experiencing modern Czech brasserie cuisine in the Lichfield Restaurant, named after photographer Lord Patrick Lichfield, which can be followed by a relaxing digestif in the traditional barrel-vaulted cafe and bar. The sympathetically restored baroque ceiling frescoes are the crowning glory of the historical ambience. Drink in the essence of Prague’s history in St Thomas Brewery Bar, housed in the cellar of the former Monastery brewery building and complete with 17th century stalactites and stalagmites. Overall, the Augustine Hotel lets you experience a rare juxtaposition of the historical and modern day Prague, and provides an unforgettable stay. <br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Augustine Hotel, Malá Strana, Prague <a href="http://www.theaugustine.com/">www.theaugustine.com</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999;">From £112 per night. Fly direct from Newcastle to Prague with Jet2.com</span>Olivia Swashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00810792707087181806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4220483782513124997.post-21594303035284835172012-10-09T15:49:00.000+01:002012-10-16T18:56:05.196+01:00Album Review: Pet Shop Boys<div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Living North: Issue 125</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">LISTEN UP: Pet Shop Boys - Elysium</span><br />
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One of the most successful duos in UK music history, <a href="http://www.petshopboys.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pet Shop Boys</a> Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe present their eleventh album, marking over a quarter of a century since their debut, ‘Please’. Having sold over 100 million records since, the synth-pop pair continue with their unmistakably electronic sound in ‘Elysium’. A woozy, ethereal production is the crux of the record, matching its nomenclature of a mythical Greek paradise, whilst a mix of optimistic anthems and unambiguously bitter lyrics form clear-cut peaks and troughs in the mood. Elysium’s debut single ‘Winner’ was released in July to coincide with Olympic fever, their own anthem of positivity and cheer in anticipation of a successful closing ceremony performance of 1984 hit ‘West End Girls’. <br />
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With almost saccharine lyrics, ‘Winner’ is remarkably contrasted by the cynical assertions on ‘Ego Music’, a sardonic caricature of celebrity culture, whilst the self-deprecating ‘Your Early Stuff’ is a satirical observation of Pet Shop Boys’ persistence in the music industry. The album seems age-conscious throughout: ‘Invisible’ describes the anxieties of being forgotten after years as the ‘life and soul of the party’, whilst ‘Requiem in Denim and Leopard Skin’ brims with nostalgic flashbacks of a hedonistic heyday. North Shields-born Tennant met bandmate Lowe in a hi-fi shop in London before discovering their shared love of dance music, and four number one singles, 22 top ten hits and three Ivor Novello Awards later, the pair enter the UK top ten album charts once more. With sleek production from Kanye West producer Andrew Dawson, Elysium is set to become a classic.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Out now (Parlophone)</span><br />
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