King’s Crossover NYE 2008
October 24th, 2008 by sparky
King’s Crossover - A fun-size festival celebrating New Year’s Eve, at The Big Chill House and Camino, with White Mischief and Sancho Panza.
The King’s Crossover is bringing carnival and cabaret to north London, with an extravaganza of entertainment on both sides of Pentonville Road.
On one side of the road Sancho Panza will be bringing the flavour of carnival to Big Chill House. Famed for over 15 years of summer boat parties, as well as a massive rocking stage at Notting Hill Carnival, their energy to create fantastic and joyful events is undiminished. The Panza boys will be rummaging deep in dusty boxes and promising a true party-set spanning the history of their hedonism. In addition Sancho Panza are bringing in their own AV crew to paint the space in light, transforming The Big Chill House and bringing revellers a constant selection of visual treats.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Pentonville Road, ‘Observer Best Bar of 2008’ Camino will be transformed into a retro Latin fiesta courtesy of White Mischief, the leading light on London’s New Vaudeville scene. The residents of this Hispanic hothouse will include Spanish snake dancers and sword fighters, while Tango partners whirl across the open-air courtyard amidst fire-breathers. Live musicians will entertain until midnight, when a DJ will take to the decks. Jazz, blues, rock’n’roll and Latino will provide the soundtrack to the combination of circus, cabaret, comedy, interactive theatre and plenty of surprises.
Camino line-up
Live music
Cuba Salsa - live Cuban band
Cabaret/Vaudeville Performers
Sefi - doing two performances, one with a live snake and a fire show in the courtyard
Flamenco Aire - flamenco dancers
Leah Mercieca - belly dancer
Edouardo and Chiquita - performing “Toreadorable”
DJs
Count Sizzle - playing vintage Latin, gypsy jazz, swing, rhythm ‘n’ blues
Dickon Edwards (Fosca, Latitude, The Beautiful and The Damned) playing showtunes, party favourites
Jean-Paul Seculaire (Right-On) playing vintage salsa, boogaloo, mambo, cumbia, soul
Tickets are strictly limited to this unique night to ensure a comfortable start to 2009. Holders will receive a wristband allowing them to hop, skip and jump as often as they wish between carnival and cabaret. Following neon sign posts, ribbons and balloons, they will be escorted by their very own lollipop lady - who will swap her lolly for a brolly if there’s any drizzle.
Wednesday 31st December 2008
8pm - 5am
Tickets are available for £35 (+ booking fee) here.
