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Issue:- 21 February 2013

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WITH a sell-out for Cream 2 March 2013 imminent, Cream have been working hard behind the scenes to put together their next party instalment at Nation on May Bank Holiday weekend. Cream have told us that they will launch into the summer with a brand new party on Sunday, 5 May 2013, joined by some of the biggest electronic acts in the world for what will be the first May Bank Holiday Party at Nation, Liverpool, in 4 years. Expect mayhem in the Courtyard as we welcome Steve Aoki to the club for the 1st time. The man behind Dim Mak Records has been credited with launching the careers of some of the most influential acts of the last decade as well as collaborating with everyone from Afrojack and Tiësto to Dillon Francis. Make sure you're prepared for cakes flying, and the occasional stage dive. "Joining Steve in the Courtyard is the uber-talented Nervo. As one of the highlights of Creamfields 2012 we're pleased to finally bring the Grammy award-winning duo to Cream and can't wait to hear 'Like Home' dropped in the Courtyard! Completing the Courtyard line up we have industry chart topping producer Chris Lake and rising star D.O.D.  After an amazing set at Cream last year we had to invite Hardwell back to the Main Room. At the tender age of 24, the award-winning DJ, producer, musician and label manager was 6 ranked in the DJ Mag Top 100 in 2012 and has certainly got the potential to head straight to the top in 2013.  Size Records' finest AN21 and Max Vangeli join the Main Room line up hot off the back of their hit debut album 'People of the Night' and if 2 Aussies weren't enough, Tommy Trash aka the 'thunder from down under' will be playing his first set for Cream dropping his own carefully created anthems including the infamous 'Truffle Pig', yes you read that right, he'll be joined by a founding member of the ever dynamic Moda collective, Tom Staar. On the trance side of things we're taking it back to where it started, the Annexe of Nation along with a shed load of production led by Cream Ibiza favourite John O'Callaghan. John will be joined by Ørjan Nilsen who features on his track 'Crispy Duck' released earlier this year and Simon Patterson. Since parting as one half of Dogzilla in the 00's, Simon's solo career has soared from strength to strength with his dark, driving blend of trance and techno attracting attention from all over the Globe. Finalising the Annexe line up is our one to watch, Ben Gold, who as one of the brightest young stars in the trance scene has seen his music clock up regular plays from a range of world class DJs including Armin van Buuren and Above and Beyond. Meanwhile other acts performing include Cream residents Gareth Wyn, Anthony Probyn, and Rob Harnetty." said organisers.  Early bird tickets for Cream 5th May go on sale 10am on Monday, 4 March 2013, priced at £22.50 + BF.  Tickets available from:- ticketmaster.co.uk.

Put your unloved clothes to good use – recycle them says Palm Recycling!!

RESIDENTS of Sefton are being urged to de-clutter their wardrobe and recycle all those unloved clothes that don’t fit anymore or are out of fashion. North west-based Palm Recycling provides a weekly kerbside collection of textiles to every household in Sefton on behalf of the Council. Residents are provided with a pink bag for the recycling of clothes, paired shoes, old curtains, bedding, belts and handbags to put out for collection next to the green recycling box. This will be collected on a weekly basis and a replacement bag will be left for every bag placed out.  Cllr Trish Hardy, Cabinet Member Communities and Environment, said:- “Nearly half of all adults in the UK put a least some clothing in the bin, thinking it is not suitable to be reused by anyone, however, any clothes that are badly torn can be reprocessed to make cleaning cloths for industry. It is estimated that 350 000 tonnes of used clothing goes into landfill in the UK every year.”  Palm Recycling’ Promotions Officer, Gail Ormston, added:- “Clothes recycling provides an affordable source of clothing to disadvantaged people in the UK, the developing world and emerging countries in Eastern Europe, meaning your old clothes and shoes are put to good use rather than being sent to landfill. The weekly kerbside textiles collection scheme we run works in harmony with the collection of a wide range of other materials for recycling, such as paper, glass bottles and jars, cans, food waste and aerosols.”  Residents can request replacement or additional textiles recycling bags, green boxes, blue bags, and food waste caddies free of charge, by contacting Sefton Council on:- 0845 140 0845.

HMV is to close more stores

THE administrators, Deloitte, have on Wednesday, 20 February 2013, told staff that another 464 jobs will be lost from the failed music chain HMV, as they close a further 37 stores. The stores' administrators have said that they will be closed in the next 4 to 6 weeks. The stores marked for closure are located in:- Ashford in Kent, Basildon, Bolton, Cheltenham, East Kilbride, Enfield, Folkestone, Glasgow Argyle, Gloucester, Grimsby, Hatfield Galleria, Heathrow T5 Departure Level, Heathrow Terminal 1, Heathrow Terminal 3, Heathrow Terminal 4, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe, Isle of Wight, Lancaster, Leadenhall, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newbury, Newcastle Silverlink, Newport, Nuneaton, Redditch, Salisbury, Scarborough, Southport, Stafford, Staines, Stockport, Swindon, Taunton, Torquay, Woking.

The news has shocked staff after Deloitte had told the national media, last week, which sale discussions were "progressing", and they had secured stock for HMV from most of its suppliers. This news had raised hopes of a rescue deal coming soon. Sadly, just 2 weeks on since 60 of the chains' staff had been let go, the HMV's head office network, have told further staff that their jobs will now be affected. Deloitte said that they would:- "try to relocate employees to other stores where possible." This cut will see the chain reduced to around 116 stores. Nick Edwards, joint administrator at Deloitte, said the decision to shut the stores was made to:- "enhance the prospects of the restructured business continuing as a going concern. We are extremely grateful to the staff for their continued strong support and commitment during an understandably difficult period. All other key stakeholders including suppliers and landlords remain supportive and we appreciate their ongoing assistance."

    


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