shangri la

[Mr McJohnson]

overheard some people mentioning that next year the people at shangri la will be taking there show to london for the Olympics. apparently this was written in the program handed out upon entry into the festival but when i had a flick through i couldn't see anything.

[markeee]

yea it's all over there facebook page not entirely sure what it's going to be like

http://www.londonpleasuregardens.com/project/#

[LusciousLucy]

About 4 weeks ago I was stood on the opposite side of the Thames to where the London Pleasure Gardens are going to be set up looking over at the area thinking that would make an awesome party place, perfect for something like Shangri La to take over...its bigger than the footprint of Excel (where I was standing at the time).

If it goes ahead it will be epic. A huge industrial site without any mud!!! Brilliant. I signed up to the project in the booth that was set up in SL on Sunday night and am proudly sporting my sticker on my bag now.

London Pleasure Gardens - keep you ear to the ground

[paulo999]

There's alot of Glasto south east corner people involved in this... should be good.

[John K]

The Snake Pit crew are all up for it and looking forward to the London Pleasure Gardens. Not sure exactly what we'll be going yet, but I'll try to post any updates here as soon as possible.

[LondonTom]

Sounds goood, hopefully will be able to properly explore it all (I presume they will bring some of the stuff from glasto? ) either way it should be fun

[rexclark]

Sounds very interesting. Might give London a visit next year,

[Mr McJohnson]

Bah! Looks like they sold out!

[paulo999]

Bah! Looks like they sold out!

[posthuman]

This looks really exciting. Although part of the reason why the area is derelict is its proximity to London City Airport and the fact that a Public Safety Zone for the runway covers a (small) part of the site - generally development within a Public Safety Zone that will increase the number of people in the area is refused.

Will be interesting to see if this gets through planning.

[Mr McJohnson]

it sounds like it has got planning?

[Johnthebar]

Hope they pull it off, it's a great site for this sort of thing. In my previous work I had lots of day to day experience with the land owner and a couple of the major partners in this and collectively they are a shower of control freaks that I'm glad I never have to work with again. I hope things have changed in the time I've been gone.

This looks really exciting. Although part of the reason why the area is derelict is its proximity to London City Airport and the fact that a Public Safety Zone for the runway covers a (small) part of the site - generally development within a Public Safety Zone that will increase the number of people in the area is refused.

Will be interesting to see if this gets through planning.

Edited July 8, 2011 by Johnthebar

[LondonTom]

Ignored the links before, so whats where its going be?!...it probs quicker for me to get back to bed than glasto

[LusciousLucy]

You see the big white building on the right side of the Thames...that is the Excel building. You see the big wilderness and derelict industrial zone on t'other side of the river...

THAT is where Shangri La / The London Pleasure Gardens will be Woohoo!

[Alcatraz]

This looks incredible! Considering I'm not gonna be coming to London for any particular Olympic event, this might just deserve a visit

[LondonTom]

You see the big white building on the right side of the Thames...that is the Excel building. You see the big wilderness and derelict industrial zone on t'other side of the river...

THAT is where Shangri La / The London Pleasure Gardens will be Woohoo!

[Badlands]

I watched the Terry Gilliam movie Brazil on BBC4 last night for the first time. Never knew it was such a huge influence on the late night area. Saw loads of influences, not least the most obvious one of the area Shangri-La, but all the information signs as well. Obviously the films lends a lot from Orwell.

Feel somewhat disappointed that the film has gone under my cultural radar.

[5co77ie]

I watched the Terry Gilliam movie Brazil on BBC4 last night for the first time. Never knew it was such a huge influence on the late night area. Saw loads of influences, not least the most obvious one of the area Shangri-La, but all the information signs as well. Obviously the films lends a lot from Orwell.

Feel somewhat disappointed that the film has gone under my cultural radar.

[DJL]

Has anyone (Neil?) heard any more about this for the olympics? Will it be linked to the river of music festival or separate etc?

[JC-Mo'Fucka]

Can't find much more info on this.. whens it opening and is it gonna be free or get tickets for it?

I'm contemplating going BLOC for it but I don't wanna spunk 60 odd quid on a night where i'd be rushing back from work when I could just go the next weekend and have a proper go at it!

[LondonTom]

I think bits are going be free.....I guess more ticketed stuff will come latter,

There's not really loads of stuff but I believe the plan is to have it running for most of the summer with various events etc. (They've started work on the site now:D)

[markeee]

Tom whats BT London Live? just saw your sig

[Babyquack]

Tom whats BT London Live? just saw your sig

[LondonTom]

Tom whats BT London Live? just saw your sig

[Dog Burger]

It was really hard to get round this year because of the suck you in mud around. I really enjoyed the old style cinema there with a cocktail bar, can't remember the name but it was very comfy!