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Groove Armada, Manu Chao, Goldfrapp, Human League and The Flaming Lips confirmed for The Lovebox London Weekender

The 7th Lovebox London Weekender will return on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2008 at Victoria Park, Hackney, London E9. Gates open at 12pm.

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London's legendary music festival, The Lovebox Weekender, returns for its 7th year and is back, bigger and better than ever with no fewer than EIGHT venues of eclectic musical programming. Following last year's sold out event, 2008 see's headline performances from mighty hosts Groove Armada and Oklahoma City's finest The Flaming Lips. Also featuring a further 7 music venues arena's including The Great Escape Stage, featuring the very best in up and coming indie talent curated by Brighton's seminal indie and electro festival organizers of the same name, the return of Horse Meat Disco in the enlarged New York City street set, the Strangelove dance arena as well as the Wild West Stockade will ensure all musical bases from Dance & Electronica through to Indie, Electro, World, Latin Jazz, Funk and Soul are covered.

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Its not just about the music though, Lovebox is lovingly put together by a team of music and entertainment nuts and features a wealth of anarchic cabaret and incredible entertainment. As ever, food continues to be central to the event and this year see's the best of Borough Market coming to the party in the form of the Sourced Farmer's Market alongside a whole host of other fabulous foodie stalls.

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David Shepherd and Brian Daniels in association with Stars and Angels Present

BOY GEORGE IN A SEASON OF NEW CONCERTS AT THE SHAW THEATRE

'SONGS THAT MADE YOU DANCE AND CRY'

'Beyond...the face paint, lies a great British soul voice. Church Of The Poison Mind was delivered at breakneck speed and overflowed with joie de vivre. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? was the very epitome of dreaminess and the beloved Karma Chameleon gained a new layer of loveliness in a new, stately incarnation' - The Evening Standard.

Some may say that George's life has been a soap opera played out in the tabloids since his meteoric rise to international stardom in 1982. There is however one undeniable truth his incredible and instantly recognisable voice that has sold millions of albums worldwide.

George returns to the live stage in a series of exclusive intimate concerts in a stomping 2hr marathon packed with his best known and widely loved hits from Culture Club, his solo career and new writing. He will be joined on stage by a surprise guest each night to duet on new material or perform new interpretations of songs from his vast catalogue.

George gets personal and talks openly about his years as a pop and fashion icon, his relationships, musical collaborations and the truth behind the tabloid headlines. He is foremost a musician and artist and these series of concerts provide the perfect platform for one of music's most colourful and treasured performers.

'Culture Club is a living soap opera and at times I have to pinch myself because it is beyond madness' - Boy George 1999

Come dine with us on the River Thames!

Picture the scene - a live band and singer entertaining you as you cruise down the Thames with London lit up at night drifting by.

Your evening will start when you are shown aboard from our all glass pier overlooking the Thames. You will be escorted to your table where your dedicated waiter will serve you a welcome drink to enjoy as you contemplate the delicious menu, while the band plays some gentle music to set the scene for this indulgent experience.

As you cruise away from the pier your starters will arrive and the band will serenade you with an eclectic mix of music from the last few decades. Look out for some special touches as we cruise passed the Houses of Parliament and Tower Bridge. As the evening sets in, the music will get more upbeat giving you the choice to join us on the dance floor or relax as the wonderful sights of London glide by.

At 10:45pm the restaurant cruiser will return to Embankment Pier for you to disembark, only a short walk from Covent Garden, the West End and Trafalgar Square, giving you the chance to soak up more sights and sounds of this wonderful city.

Your dinner cruise includes:
• Four course a la carte meal
• Welcome cocktail
• Live entertainment throughout the cruise

Package upgrades are available to include wine and mineral water with you meal.

Dinner Schedules

Duration: Two hours forty five minutes
Schedule: Seven days a week
Boarding: 19.15 hrs at Embankment Pier
Departure: 20.00 hrs from Embankment Pier
Return: 22.45 hrs to Embankment Pier

Dress Code

On dinner cruises the dress code is smart to formal, gentlemen are encouraged to wear a jacket and tie. No jeans, shorts or trainers allowed onboard.

Bateaux London reserves the right to refuse entry based on inappropriate dress code. Refunds will not be offered under these circumstances.

Cruising on the Bateaux London Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise is the perfect way to relax and indulge yourself whilst soaking up the unique atmosphere of the River Thames. The two and a half hour cruises combines a three-course traditional Sunday roast with live jazz entertainment. Pick up and drop-off points are at Waterloo or Embankment Piers.

The Cruise features a live jazz band performing well known songs from the mainstream jazz repertoire, with a mix of fast and slow numbers and a selection from Dixieland, traditional and smooth jazz.

Ideal for celebrating a special occasion or bringing friends and family together, the Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise passes most of London's famous riverside sights including the Houses of Parliament, the British Airways London Eye, Tate Modern, the Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge.

Sunday Lunch Schedules

	Embankment Pier	Waterloo Pier
Duration:	2 hours	2 hours
Schedule:	Sunday	Sunday
Boarding:	12.00hrs	12.35hrs
Departure:	12.30hrs	12.45hrs
Return:	15.00hrs	15.15hrs

Dress Code

Smart casual - no shorts or trainers are allowed on board. Bateaux London reserves the right to refuse entry based on inappropriate dress code. Refunds will not be offered under these circumstances.

If you would like some time in your day to relax, then the Thames Lunch cruise provided by Bateaux London is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of London life.

Aboard Bateaux London's all glass restaurant vessel, The Symphony, you will dine in style, while cruising leisurely past some of London's most famous sights. The British Airways London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower of London and Tower Bridge are just some of the magnificent attractions on the tour. The modestly priced Thames Lunch Cruise is ideal for both business lunches and for those wishing to relax with friends and family. Overseen by the onboard Chef, your 3-course lunch is freshly prepared in the onboard kitchen.

With its main base at Embankment Pier, the Thames Lunch Cruise also offers the added convenience of pick up and drop-off at Waterloo Pier.

Lunch Schedules

	Embankment Pier	Waterloo Pier
Duration:	1 ½ hour	1 ½ hour
Schedule:	Wed - Sat	Wed - Sat
Boarding:	12.00hrs	12.35hrs
Departure:	12.30hrs	12.45hrs
Return:	14.00hrs	14.15hrs

Dress Code

Smart casual - no shorts or trainers are allowed on board. Bateaux London reserves the right to refuse entry based on inappropriate dress code. Refunds will not be offered under these circumstances.