7-11 AUGUST 2013 NEWQUAY, CORNWALL Now in its 30th year, BOARDMASTERS is the UK’s ultimate summer festival. With top surf action, sun-drenched beach parties and an unbeatable music line-up, BOARDMASTERS 2013 must not be missed With a backdrop of Atlantic sunsets, stunning beaches and ultimate surf culture, BOARDMASTERS guarantees to ignite your senses with its stellar line-up and unique festival atmosphere. Headlining the Main Stage at the spectacular Watergate Bay are acclaimed acts Basement Jaxx, The Vaccines and Ben Howard. And with a massive 8 stages spanning the Cornish cliff tops, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone from dance and...

Last weekend in London saw the triumphant return of Vans Warped Tour UK, which first came to England 14 years ago in 1998. The sold out, one-day festival brought together 10,000 music fans who saw 28 bands from six countries perform across four stages, bought all the official merchandise within two-and-a-half hours of the doors opening and consumed 4,065 cans of Monster Energy Drink at the legendary Alexandra Palace in North London. Highlights included Monster Energy West Stage headliners Lostprophets belting out ‘Darkest Blue’ for the first time in years in honour of Teenage Cancer Trust, Monster Energy East...

Reef has linked up with Australian musician Xavier Rudd to release a capsule Sandal and T collection. Taking inspiration from Rudd's travelling lifestyle and culture and aligning perfectly with Reef’s laid back vibe that is weaved throughout the SS12 collection, the collaboration includes a leather sandal featuring a suede leather strap and comfortable webbing lining as well as Reef’s signature bottle opener on the outsole and two vintage style T-shirts. Shaped by his history while continuing to break new ground, Xavier Rudd is at his most creative on Spirit Bird – his 7th studio album. Encompassing all of his musical...

The SS'13 shows will see Supremebeing host another of their infamous parties at the legendary Weekend Club in Berlin. Headlining this time is the man behind monster hit Nightcall - Kavinsky. An instant classic that became a worldwide phenomenon as the them song for the movie Drive. There's going to be support from a whole host of other major music players including Casablanca, Down+Out, Wizzy and L-Fêtes. Free entrance bracelets will be available at the Supremebeing stand at Capsule Berlin. It would be great to see you and your teams down there. For more information check out: http://www.nightcallberlin.com/ ...

The Rook & Raven Gallery is the flagship space for London Art Consultancy 2R Art, showcasing Alternative Contemporary artwork from both UK and international artists. Based in the heart of London's creative hub, Soho/Fitzrovia the gallery can be found at 7-8 Rathbone Place. The 3500 sq ft space features the latest LED lighting, a lounge area and smiling staff whose shared passion for the works exhibited means Rook & Raven will be a welcoming and engaging space regardless of when you stop by. The launch of the gallery will kick off with the group show 'You Rest You Rust' featuring...

Last night saw Brit electropop fivesome Fenech-Soler (pronounced Fenek-Soler, not Fenaaaysh-Solaaay as we may or may not have been calling them), make a real mess of London’s Koko. In a proper good way, thankfully. Emerging from the other end of a hectic festival season with still-crisper-and-tighter-and-whiter jeans than is humanly possible, London’s most iconic venue was treated to a tirade of tunes from the self-titled album, accumulating in silly-big glitter and paper cannons during Annie Mac-fave ‘Stop And Stare’. Word has it that 97-year-old Koko cleaning lady Ethel broke her broom over her head in anger at the sight of...

Following on from the roaring success that was Gavin Watson's 'Neville' exhibition at Studio55, the man behind some of the most iconic and enduring images of the 80's skinhead movement  is bringing his innovative brand of photography to Brighton's Magnum Opus gallery. Sure to draw a crowd from Brighton's burgeoning arts scene this is one not to be missed. For all the deets check out the flyer below. ...

This is one for fans of art and music - the Earnest Endeavours crew bring you Two Soups and a Honeybun: an exhbition of 39 pieces of art from Justin 'Kutmah' McNulty. Until recently, McNulty resided in LA, proving to be a driving force in the evolution of the city's underground arts and music scene; his Sketchbook Sessions night in LA in 2004 - the first instrumental beats and art night in the city -  paved the way for the likes of the now iconic Low End Theory and Brainfeeder. Last year, after nearly 2 months of undeserved federal incarceration...

Another interesting interview with Jeff Staple, courtesy of the folk at SHHO. Through the course of the four-part interview, Jeff chats about the origins of Staple, New York City, music, streetwear and the future of the street culture we all like to immerse ourselves in. Take a look below - perfect Friday aftenoon viewing. If you're going to Bread and Butter this month, Staple will be showing their Autumn/Winter 11 collection - be sure to check it out! Full deets in the flyer below: www.stapledesign.com...

We're feeling pretty festive in the Canoe office right now. I'm pretty sure the music we've been playing has had a hand in that - if you're feeling slightly Grinchy, just take a listen to some of these and POW - you'll be donning the Santa hat and hand crafting paper Christmas decorations in no time. Elf - Music from the Major Motion Picture Directed by Jon Favreau (who also directed Iron Man 1 & 2), Elf is the best Christmas film of all time. No two ways about it (Will Ferrell at his greatest?). And, it has one of...