Alabama 3 and Basement Jaxx to play charity gig for Brixton playground
Story by Jack Foley
ALABAMA 3 are taking part in a Benefit Party in Brixton this weekend (Friday and Saturday, January 27 and 28, 2012) to raise funds for a local charity to help keep a volunteer-run playground open.
They will be joined by the likes of Basement Jaxx, Mz Bratt, Stereo MCs and Howard Marks.
The event takes place at Jamm, on 261 Brixton Road, and aims to raise much needed funds for the Triangle, one of London’s oldest adventure playgrounds and a haven for local children.
Run over two nights, the event is the brainchild of Brixton band Alabama 3 and Jamm director Jonathan Allen and 100% of the money raised will go to the Triangle Adventure Playground Association, the local charity – run entirely by volunteers – that keeps the playground open.
One of its highlights will be Howard Marks performing two hours of his critically acclaimed live show as well as giveaways from Dot Rotten.
Most of the artists are local or London based so understand very well just how important managed and staffed playgrounds like the Triangle are for the kids of local communities.
In recent years many battles have been fought to keep the playground functioning five days a week duriing both term times and school holidays.
Outdoor it offers playspace with giant swings, a zip line and climbing tower while its cabin offers space for art-based activities and socialising.
As the only permanent young people’s organisation working in an inner-city area increasingly notorious for lethal gang crime, the Triangle provides a safe haven for young people who would otherwise be hanging out on the street.
Its importance to the community can be judged by the fact that it currently has an active membership register of over 750 names.
But in the present financial climate the Triangle has been forced to cut its opening hours. To keep it functioning fully, its management committee need to raise over £100,000 every year.
Everyone that is giving their time free of charge over two nights of events, including the artists, Jamm and the Triangle Adventure Playground Association, are striving for the same goal – sell out events to raise as much as possible.
The confirmed line-up is…
Friday, January 27
Mz Bratt (live)
Rodney P
Congo Natty (aka Rebel MC) with Tenor Fly
Alabama 3 (live)
Dubpistols
DJ Biznizz
The Correspondents (live)
Don – E (live)
Simon B (Brand New Heavies) & Mark JB
Jamie Rodigan
Professor
Major Dee
Saturday, January 28
Basement Jaxx (DJ Set)
Freestylers (DJ Set)
Howard Marks – Mr Nice (live)
Alabama 3 (live)
The Thirst (live)
Stereo MCs (DJ Set)
Spiritual South (live)
Adamski (DJ Set)
Kashmir Kid
Man vs Wife
Both nights take place from 8pm to 6am and tickets cost £10 per event.