Zippo

Zippo markets in more than 160 countries and is one of the most recognized brands in the world. Based in Bradford, PA, Zippo has produced over 475 million windproof lighters, each backed by an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Zippo’s diverse product line includes lighter accessories; butane candle lighters; watches, fragrance, and lifestyle accessories for men; and a robust line of heat and flame products for outdoor enthusiasts. Zippo also owns W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company, Bradford, PA, and Zippo Fashion Italia, Vicenza, Italy. Zippo will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2012.

 

Zippo at T4 on the Beach 2011

Weston-Super-Mare, 11th July, 2011: Zippo hung out this weekend at T4 on the Beach 2011 in sunny Weston-Super-Mare. Backstage at the sold-out event headlined by N*Dubz and Tinchy Stryder, well-known faces such as McFly, Alexis Jordan and Russell Kane were all delighted to have the chance to get their hands on their own personalised Zippo Windproof Lighters at the gifting suite.

The cast of Geordie Shore also made an appearance with Sophie, Greg and James requesting their very own lighters emblazoned with ‘Geordie Shore Bosh!’. With mentions of Geordie Shore in Australia, we look forward to the next series!

Zippo has been at many of this Summer’s premier music events with plenty more to come! Zippo’s online music platform Zippo Encore (uk.zippoencore.com) gives fans the chance to listen to up and coming bands and to learn more about the events that Zippo has been attending. You can follow Zippo on Facebook and Twitter (@ZippoUK) to be kept up-to-date with the latest news, exclusive offers and other exciting announcements.

JEM's First Radio Show. Listen again on Soundcloud:

Just Elemental Music Radio Show 1 by The Hobbit  JEM RADIO SHOW 1 by The Hobbit

The Just Elemental Music Radio Show

Be sure to tune in 24 hours from now (Sunday 12pm GMT) to the first JEM radio broadcast.
Features include: Dead Spread; three tracks from a musical genius currently resting in peace.

Live/exclusive interviews: This week, JEM's own Toots caught up with J Cole at the Wireless Festival; peep the full interview here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPxVTOAOir8&feature=share

This week's album feature and competition comes care-of those lovely peeps at Jus Like Music and their Untold Music series Vol 1.

Tune in on www.spaceinvaderradio.com and let us know what you think on the blog, twitter (#justelementalmu) or on the JEM facebook page.

Happy listening!

Richard 'The Hobbit' Bamford and the JEM team

Untold Songs: Volume One curated by Belle by Jus Like Music Records

More JEM audio justice once more. This time, care of those Uber trendy, Gilles and Benji friendly mob at Just Like Music Records:

THE REAL DEAL ROUND UP

As this week marks J.E.M's first lady's transition into the next tick box and exciting chapter, in the words of Jigga "Allow me to re-introduce myself..."
So I bring to you THE REAL DEAL ROUND UP, which for those of you who remember me from my Soulm8 days and my column 'The Real Deal', will know it was my news and up close and personal interview pages.


It's been a big musical extravaganza of a weekend with Kills front man Jamie Hince taking super model and original Primrose Hill princess Kate Moss up the aisle is what has been dubbed as "Moss stock”.2011’s WIRELESS festival epic line up including Example, Black Eyed Peas, Chase & Status, Chemical Brothers, Pulp and even a hula hooping Grace Jones - rocked London’s Hyde Park for three days straight.


It also maked the start if the iTunes festival, London 2011 at Camden's iconic round house with performances from the legendary Paul Simon and Manic Street Preachers over the weekend to open the month long series of concerts.
To wrap it all up in a silky sensual bow, audiences at The Royal Albert Hall got 'Up Close and Personal' with pop royalty in the form of Janet Jackson for three nights only after a 13 year absence from performing in the UK and 27 years since she last appeared at The Royal Albert Hall.

Is it any wonder here at Just Elemental Music Towers we're in need of seriously pressing the recharge button on the party batteries? Our invite to the Moss – Hince nuptials may have got lost in the post, and as OutKast would say "Sorry Ms Jackson" as we missed out on this occasion, although our Hobbit undercover got 'Up Close and Personal' for real with the lady herself in his recent interview for Black Sheep Magazine: http://www.blacksheepmag.com/features/interviews/item/2582-still-in-control

What we can bring you, is all the action from Hyde Park in our 'Access All Areas at Wireless' series where you'll be getting the full festival experience with reviews from the headline acts, backstage video interviews (courtesy of J.E.M's collaboration with our friends at One-life Media and Kix Magazine and our little J.E.M Thuli Mali-Dabengwa) from the likes of home grown talent such as Labrinth, Maverick Sabre and Yasmin, to US supergroup Far East Movement and hip hop hottie and standout MC J.Cole. We'll even be giving you a snap at festival fashion - the good, the bad and the simply fabulous!

A huge thank you to Remington’s Marketing Director Nikki McReynolds(pictured), Lisa of Essensuals (Billericay) and the lovely ladies at the Remington ‘How the world gets ready’ Wireless Remington Style Bar, for getting me interview ready for my backstage chats with the stars.

Speaking of festival's we're off to LoveBox next on the Just Elemental Music summer festival tour. Checkout our LoveBox Summer of Love preview for full details and how to get your hands on what's looking like the last remaining tickets.

We've got a real J.E.M of a summer in store for you, including one of our biggest Tooty’s Booty competitions to date coming real soon... Speaking of which, if you haven't yet entered our Ice Cube and Naughty by Nature competition, get on it immediately as today's the closing date - Good luck!

Toots & the J.E.M family x

Photography (c) One-life Media, Andrew Whitton and Thuliswa Mali - Dabengwa

RETURN OF THE ROOTS

Voted one of the twenty greatest live acts in the world by Rolling Stone

MEAN FIDDLER PRESENT:

THE ROOTS

FRIDAY 19th AUGUST 2011

HMV HAMMERSMITH APOLLO, LONDON

The Roots make a welcome return to London for their first headline show in 2 years. On the cusp of celebrating 25 years of shape shifting Hip Hop creativity, Philadelphia's favourite politically motivated hip hop/funk/jazz collective will be taking the stage at London’s most iconic entertainment venue, the HMV Hammersmith Apollo.

The Roots roll into London town, hard on the heels of curating and performing at Philadelphia’s 4th of July Jam and organising their fourth annual Roots Picnic in Philly - an event that boasted a typically radical line up of Nas, Esperanza Spalding, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf, Mac Miller, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Little Dragon, Dismemberment Plan and ?uestlove’s little sister, Donn T.

The Roots said “London holds a very special place in our hearts. It was our home base from the summer of 1994 until the summer of 1995 and has proven to be a consistent source of inspiration both musically and socially across the years. We've missed the town profoundly and we're really looking forward to what we think of as a homecoming”

The Roots are unique and a serious, hard working band, anyone who has witnessed their live sets will concur that the accolades heaped upon them in the Hip Hop world are most apt. The Roots at the Hammersmith will undoubtedly deliver what they do best: powerful, musical and thought provoking live performance which embraces a host of eclectic influences but remains steeped in two decades of Hip Hop innovation and ingenuity.

Doors: 7pm

HMV Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9QH

Tickets: £35.00 - £50.00

J.E.M'S FESTIVALS SPECIAL - SUMMER OF LOVE

The festival season is well and truly in full swing, and with Glasto and Wireless down; we are all gearing up for LOVEBOX here at Just Elemental Music and with tickets fast selling out, apparently so is everyone else.

In its eighth year, LOVEBOX has become a must do urban event on the summer social calendar. London’s oldest public park, Victoria Park, Hackney is set to open its gates to thousands of revellers for three days (Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July 2011) of what is set to be the mother of all line ups.

Headline acts such as The Wombat, Example (Friday), Snoop Dogg, Jessie J and Katy B (Saturday), Scissor Sisters, Blondie, Robyn and Kelis (Sunday).

As if partying in the park was not enough, it is set to continue with the official After Parties being hosted at Cargo (Friday) and Ministry of Sound (Saturday). The road block event is almost completely sold out, further proving LOVEBOX is certainly set to kick off a sizzling summer of musical love.

For tickets: http://www.lovebox.net/tickets/ and further information: http://www.lovebox.net/