After a brief hiatus, Summer has returned (at least for now), so get off the sofa and head out the house. It’s a big week for music, with Madonna giving the world what it needs and performing at Madison Square Garden and Drake teaming-up with 21 Savage in LA. Not to mention, it’s the Women’s Football World Cup Final. With so much going on, strap in and read more of what is going on around the world.
Got Sole pulls up for New York’s sneakerheads
With sneakers for sale, drops for retail, special guests, giveaways games and more, Got Sole have gone all out for the Big Apple’s sneakerheads. With Fivio Foreign set to perform, a good time is guaranteed. Whether you’re a stickler for the Swoosh or a Three Stripes Purist, there’s bound to be something for you. If you’re in the city on August 19-20, this is definitely worth checking out. Grab your tickets here.
Noir Fever brings the noise to Somerset House
UK electronic artist Aluna brings Noir Fever to Somerset House, serving as a love letter to the black and queer roots of dance music. From house to UK garage, UK funky, Dancehall and Afrobeats, all bases are covered. Aluna will be performing alongside Conducta, TashLC and Moodz, to bring the good vibes to the riverside on August 18.
Get your tickets here.
London calling honours the 70s skate rats who built the scene
A tribute to the skaters of the 70s who laid the four wheeled foundations of a scene rivalled only by california? We’re down, and you should be too. Presented by Steve Douglas, Don Brown, Bod Doyle and Dan Adams, this four-day celebration of skateboarding is not one to be missed. Highlights include an opening exhibition at Pure Evil Gallery in Shoreditch on August 17 and a Southbank 10 anniversary reunion. Head to the London Calling website for more information.
It’s the Women’s World Cup Final!
Watch as England take on Spain for the final this Sunday August 20. England head into the final as European champions, while it will be Spain’s debut. Set your alarms now as kick-off is at 11am BST. Who are you supporting?
Madonna is heading to Madison Square Garden
Madonna is blessing our souls and taking her Celebration Tour to Madison Square Garden next week. What more do we need to say, other than you should jump at the chance to see this pop legend perform live. Go and sing your heart out to some pop belters in one of New York’s most iconic venues Tickets have sold out, but can be found on resale sites such as Vivid Seats.
Civilization at the Saatchi Gallery
As part of this landmark exhibition, the work of 150 photographers has been chosen to track the visual threads of humanity’s changing and complex life. Civilization, The Way We Live Now, looks at the diverse material and spiritual cultures that make up global societies. Curated by William A Ewing and Holly Roussell Perret-Gentil, the exhibition forms part of a journey through eight thematic chapters. This one is available until September 17 at the Saatchi Gallery, so head down while you can.
Cloud X Festival takes over Beckenham Park
Cloud X festival is providing the vibes this Sunday August 20. Highlights from the line-up include Col3trane, Jaz Karis, City Boy Moe and Juls. A sunny Sunday in South London is on the cards for this one. Grab your mates, put on your best clobber and head to Cloud X festival. Tickets are available on Dice.
Learn more about London courtesy of Whitechapel gallery:
Featuring as part of a summer-long multidisciplinary programme of exhibitions and events, Life is More Important Than Art looks into the role of art at a time of uncertainty and change. As part of its examination into art at a time of crisis, it focuses on London and the East End and the stories of migration and difference the area is home to. Running until September 17, head to Whitechapel Gallery to check this one.
Drake and 21 Savage’s LA link-up
Drake and 21 Savage are giving fans a stateside link-up in the City of Angels, but the real question is; who wants to be British more? Jokes aside, the LA leg of the hip-hop duo’s ‘It’s All A Blur’ tour is bound to be a solid night out. Who knows, you might even get some tea on Drizzy’s new album. Drake and 21 Savage will be performing at LA’s Crypto.com Arena on Monday August 21.
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