Oxjam 2009
Monday 28th September to Wednesday 28th October 2009various locations around the UK, UK
varies - depending on event
Bidding farewell to September 2009 in style sees three of the finest British acts of pop and dance music in the last 20 years come together in an intimate south London venue. How was it? Pretty much as expected and plenty more besides read on for more!
Oh, did I mention that as part of the festival, all the gigs have to be done in Oxfam shops? I've been in some strange places for gigs, even a converted public toilet in Whitechapel (Public Life), and raving in the Oxfam shop in Tooting Broadway is certainly up there with the weirdest places. Those low ceilings make for a very hot environment though probably not the greatest place to hold a dance night in retrospect. As the venue hadn't been disclosed before the event, I doubt anyone could have even guessed where it was going to be held if they did want to crash it!
Loads of cheery staff were on hand to point out that anything on the shelves was for sale during the night, such as rare vinyl (a mint 12" copy of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up included!), CDs, books, clothes, board games, the list goes on. It's certainly a unique plan to attract young people into an Oxfam shop and there was plenty of rummaging to be had before the show kick started. I just wish all Oxfams were full of such great second hand stuff.
With only an hour to play with each, time was tight for their DJ sets and all three did not disappoint, and so in a place full of old records some people came to listen to some new ones in the name of raising money. A great night out and proof that midweek clubbing can really be an awesome thing.
review by: Chris Smout
photos by: Chris Mathews
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