#iitspiration

EVENT: LETS GET KRAY TYPE: MUSIC PERFORMANCE, LIVE BAND, DRAMA, ART, DIGITAL DATE: WED, 2ND DEC. 2015 VENUE: THE COMMON SPACE, BCE TIME: 4 - 7.30PM TICKETS: FREE (TICKET ENTRY ONLY) 

#IITSPIRATION and Blippar team up to create an evening of live music and interactive art, inspired by the work of painter Joe Machine. LET'S GET KRAY takes you on a journey through the East End underworld of the 60s, where you'll encounter tales about two of London’s most notorious gangsters - The Kray Twins.

Expect live band, performances BCE artists DeeRig, Cynthia as well as rising industry stars Narko and Connor, visual installations and a DJ set that promises to take in everything from Sinatra to Skepta. 

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To reserve your place now book your ticket HERE and LET'S GET KRAY!

If this epic trailer is anything to go by, Under The Influence is set to share the untold story of UK hip hop in truly transformative fashion. Edited by gifted visual artist/musician turned filmmaker Benjamin Wachenje, Under The Influence takes us back to the humble roots of a movement that drew inspiration from US hip hop, soul and reggae to create an undeniably homegrown sound that would eventually resonate across the globe. 

With the Godfather of UK hip hop Rodney P as narrator, and a cast of groundbreaking creatives contributing the project, this forthcoming documentary is a welcome addition to the canon of UK music and culture. Under The Influence is still in production, and they want YOUR INPUT. Join the debate now and make your contribution:

Who do you think should be interviewed? 

What is your UK Hip Hop Top Ten? 

“Grime would never exist without UK Hip Hop”. True? 

Who are the biggest icons in UK Hip Hop? 

What was the biggest year for UK Hip Hop? 

Share your favourite UK Hip Hop story? 

What UK Hip Hop events do you miss? 

Do you own archive content from old school UK hip hop events that you can share with us for our documentary – video, photo, audio?

Which American artists/producers are under the influence of UK black music? 

Which hip hop act was the first to rap in their own London accents?

Share your thought on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152565994026751&id=62946861750

And follow on Twitter @UTInfluenceDoc for updates

We all have some we look up to: for guidance, support or simply inspiration. It has everything to do with how their achievements however small or big are advertised. The advertisements of them and their achievements make them what they are for us. Be it anyone: Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi. They don’t do things thinking what they do will make them outshine others. They didn’t usually take up a task simply because they were supposed to pick it up and be relegated for rest of their lives or even after. They did whatever it was they were doing and put in wholeheartedly all the hard work and perseverance that was required, without giving much thought of what the outcome would be.

What makes them different from the rest of us?

Picking up some issue close to their heart, something that the believed in: getting independent India, rehabilitation of harijans(shudras), helping humans(hunger,poverty, abuse, disease), fighting for women rights and powers independently(within and outside the system), changing the politics. Working selflessly in achieving towards these issues. Failing yet standing up again and working all over again.

10th of February 2015