A Fantasie Bolanesque
Live at the
Café de Paris 30 September 2007
The stylish life and times of Marc Bolan - one of the most enduring British icons - will be celebrated on Sunday 30 September 2007 with a special cabaret night live in London at the Café de Paris: Bolan’s Birthday Boogie.
Marc Bolan would have been 60 on 30 September 2007; his life was cut tragically short thirty years ago, on 16 September 1977. Bolan’s music and style live on and he continues to influence worldwide popular culture. Set to a backdrop of classic Marc Bolan and T.Rex music, the evening will include the world premiere of A Fantasie Bolanesque starring:
DJ sets from:
• Jeff Dexter – Marc Bolan’s favourite DJ
• Pam Hogg (http://www.myspace.com/killerhog)
• Erreur Fatale featuring Luca Mainardi and Joe Corre
Live performances by:
• Rolan Bolan www.rolanbolan.com
• Sebastian Horsley – the Dandy in the Underworld www.sebastianhorsley.typepad.com
• Pam Hogg
• Melpomeni from the Mediaeval Baebes http://www.myspace.com/melpomenirising
• Dr Haze with acts from the Circus of Horrors
www.circusofhorrors.co.uk
• Katherine Ellis and Clifford Slapper - vocals and piano www.myspace.com/songsiren
• Graham Roos – poet
• Jeremy Reed - poet
• The Bolan Vogue: 10 Marc Bolan look-a-likes compete for the prize of an Epiphone Les Paul Special II in a Bolan face-off. Who can bust the best Bolan moves? The audience decides… (see below for details of how to take part in the Bolan Vogue)
Sponsored by Gibson Guitars | All artists subject to confirmation
This unique event, inspired by Bolan’s incredible imagination, is a once-only opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of a legend and enjoy a veritable feast for the senses. Guest of honour on the night will be Marc’s partner, Gloria Jones.
Venue: |
Café de Paris, 4 Coventry Street, London W1D 6BL Date: 30 September 2007 |
Tickets: |
£25.00 (unreserved) plus booking fee Table: £400 for a Table of 8 (reserved) |
Doors: |
18.00 Be seated by: 18.30 |
Carriages: |
24.00 Tickets: 08700 600 100 or www.ticketweb.co.uk (booking fee applies) |
In aid of the Make A Wish Foundation
‘Bolan Vogue’ sponsored by Gibson
Katherine Ellis 
The Bolan Vogue
Want to strut your funky stuff at the Marc Bolan Cabaret? Want to get in for free? Want to win an Epiphone Les Paul Special II guitar? Well, maybe you can!
Be part of the performance on 30 September by competing in The Bolan Vogue: 10 Marc Bolan look-a-likes will take the stage to win the prize of an Epiphone Les Paul Special II, in a Bolan face-off. Who can bust the best Bolan moves? Who is the most convincing Bolan boogie merchant? Metal Guru, is it you? The audience decides…
Send us a jpeg of you in all your Bolan finery, to info@borntoboogie.net. Closing date for applications is Friday 24 August at 18.00 hours. (Over 18s only).
• We will select the 10 best look-a-likes.
• If you are selected, we will invite you to the evening, and you’ll get free admission. You will take part in the Bolan Vogue – when all 10 look-a-likes have one song to strut their funkiest stuff up on the stage – at this legendary venue. Not only that, but you will get to pose around with a genuine Gibson guitar for the duration of the Bolan Vogue (this is a loan only!).
• The audience will then vote for a winner.
• The winner of the Bolan Vogue will receive an Epiphone Les Paul Special II – similar to the one in the picture [colours will vary], to keep – all yours, courtesy of our friends at Epiphone and Gibson.
Bolan Vogue is directed by Robin Dutt
Terms and conditions
1. The judges’ decision is final.
2. No correspondence will be entered into.
3. All successful entrants will be notified within four days of the closing date, which is 24 August 2007.
4. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over
5. Born to Boogie Productions Ltd and its agents are not responsible for incorrect e-mail or postal addresses or for problems with entries caused by any factors outside our control;
6. the prize is subject to availability and Born to Boogie Productions Ltd reserves the right to substitute an alternative prize of similar value;
7. prize is non-transferable and no cash or other options are available;
8. third party entries will not be accepted;
9. no purchase necessary;
10. it is the responsibility of the contestant to travel to and from the venue at their own expense; no expenses will be paid;
11. Promoter: Born to Boogie Productions Ltd, 22 Belmont Road, Wallington, Surrey, UK.
Singles releases: Demon join the party
In addition to the three singles being released in the UK by Universal, commencing 27 August (see previous update), Demon Music Group have now confirmed a futher three singles, making the total six in all, now spanning all of September and into October 2007. These will have original A-sides with a previously unavailable track on each B-side, issued on consecutive Mondays.
17 September: |
Metal Guru / The Slider [acoustic demo] |
24 September: |
Children Of The Revolution / The Leopards [electric demo] |
1 October: |
20th Century Boy / Teenager in Love [Marc & Gloria acoustic duet]. Packaging will be in the style of the T.Rex Wax Co singles of the 1970s, available on vinyl and download. |
- after over 15 years on the road, T.Rextasy are still selling out venues across the UK with their faithful tribute to Marc Bolan and T.Rex. Check the site for all the latest gigs, information and pictures.
www.planetrock.com Planet Rock can be listened to on DAB digital radio across the UK, Sky Channel 0110, cable Channel 924. Presenters include Alice Cooper, Gary Moore and Rick Wakeman who play a variety of classic rock as well as accessing all areas with live interviews, features and concerts.
www.marcbolan.tv the definitive site to Marc Bolan and T.Rex's worldwide TV and film appearances
www.georgeunderwood.com homepage of Marc's friend and illustrator
