Last week CTRL was in Manchester with Tim Burgess of the Charlatans who selected an awesome line up at The Ruby Lounge with all proceeds of the night going to the iconic Salford Lads Club.
Check out all the action on our CTRL You Tube channel.
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October 2010
28/10/2010
Topman One New Change is now open
We've opened the doors to our latest store, just minutes from St Paul's Cathedral in London’s historic Cheapside.
Visit the store at One New Change London’s brand new shopping development. The Topman Street team will be in the area so look out for them around the St Paul’s and you could win up to £200 to spend at Topman One New Change.
27/10/2010
Denim Challenge
You may have already heard that this week's all about fashion, identity and denim. To celebrate the upcoming Fashion Friday event in our flagship store on Oxford Street we’ve got a challenge for you. There are four Topman gift cards up for grabs (each worth £50) so listen closely! This is how you can take part:
You’ll find four questions below. They’re all related to our denim short films by Laurence Ellis – check them out here: TopmanBlog on YouTube All you need to do is email the correct answers to contribute@topman.com by Friday at 3pm. Are you thinking easypeasy? Then have a stab at the questions below:
1 All of the friends in the Topman Denim films met up on a summer's day, but where were they and what did they do?
2 Complete this quote by Film Director Laurence Ellis: 'I don't know if you have ever tried to wear another persons ........?'
3 One of the main characters of the Topman Denim films has a tattoo. Who is it, and where is it?
4 What is the name of the soundtrack for the Topman Denim trailer, and who's it by?
The winners will be announced during Fashion Friday on 29th October 2010. It could be you, good luck!
Terms and Conditions:
1. By entering you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
2. Competition open to residents of the UK and Eire/ British Isles aged 13 or over (excluding employees of the Arcadia Group and Bhs, their families, agencies or anyone else associated with this competition). If you are under 18, you must obtain consent from your parent/guardian- by entering you confirm that you have consent.
3. To enter answer the above questions and email to contribute@topman.com. Entries must be received by 3pm on the 29 Oct 2010. Late, incomplete, illegible or defaced entries not accepted.
4. By entering, you agree that your details including your email address and postal address may be used to keep you informed about Topman promotions, products and news.
5. Winner will be drawn at random by an independent person. Winner will be notified via email and on the Topman Facebook fan page no later than 6pm on the 29 Oct 2010.
6. There are four prizes (the “Prize”) of £50 gift cards to spend in Topman, or other participating Arcadia store in the UK.
7. Prize is non transferable, non refundable and non negotiable. There is no cash alternative.
8. Topman reserves the right to (i) cancel the competition, (ii) refuse any individual’s entry and (iii) amend these terms and conditions.
9. Promoter: Topman registered no. 1016191. Registered office: Colegrave House, 70 Berners Street, London W1T 3NL
22/10/2010
Saturday Matinee: launches TOMORROW!
This coming Saturday we are excited to announce the launch of Topman's new DJ programme 'Saturday Matinee' at the flagship Oxford Street store with the fantastic band 'Detachments' (1pm - 3pm) and lively promoters Dollop (4pm - 6pm). Taking place every Saturday afternoon, Topman's Saturday Matinee is set to make your shopping experience even better.
Coming in the next few months we see the likes of NME Radar Tour favourites Chapel Club, trendy London promoters 'Club.The.Mammoth' and many more taking us into 2011. So don't forget to swing by the store to catch the first of many Saturday Matinee events!
21/10/2010
Topman CTRL: The Review!
The lovely guys over at Topman CTRL spent their night listening to the likes of Tim Burgess, The Heartbreaks, Stephen Morris and many more...it's a tough life. They were kind enough to post up a review and give us some photographic goodness...
"It’s hard to know where to start with such an incredible show, so let’s go for the beginning. The day started at the home of controllers Salford Lads Club on Coronation Street (the real one!). Stephen Wright, the man responsible for that Smiths shot back in 1985 was on hand to help eager fans recreate the famous shot. Once that was done it was all across to the Ruby Lounge, one of Manchester’s best small venues. We always try to bring you the best new music on CTRL but the Manchester line up was something truly special, stacking up four live acts and three DJs including two of the city’s most famous musical alumni..."
To read the full interview click here!
19/10/2010
Topman CTRL talks to The Charlatans front man; Tim Burgess...
As we approach the night where Salford Lads Club take charge of CTRL, we thought we should ask local expert and Salford insider Tim Burgess a few intimate questions. Get to know Mr Burgess below...!
Q. How does it feel to be celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary, did you always think you’d make it this far?
A. I Never thought we would make it 20 years no not at all, there were signs we might after 16 but til then never gave it a thought…in the early days it was obvious we were special but we were scratching around, scurrying about trying to survive the night
Q. Tell us about the new album?
A. The new album is very Zen!
Q. Do you have a favourite Charlatans song from over the years?
A. Fav Charlatans tracks are BIRD/Tellin Stories/Sproston Green/Senses though there are a few (at least 10) golden nuggets missing.
Q. How do you see the music scene there now?
A. I really like a handful of bands from Manc but I don’t feel there is a scene as such.
Q. How is living out in LA? Do you miss anything about the UK?
A. I always miss LA when I am in UK and I miss UK when I am in LA x it’s a hard life.
Q. You worked with Joaquin Phoenix on his rap stuff, did your work together make it on to the new film? What do you make his rap career?
A. I worked with Joaquin on Anthony langdon’s record (he is in the film) after 2 weeks work we kinda went our separate ways. I later heard through the grapevine that my backing vocals that I did on Ant’s record ended up on Joaquin’s rap record.But I have yet to hear it. The film btw is a masterpiece.
Q. You’re originally from Salford, how was it as a place to grow up?
A. Salford was an awesome place to grow up I fell off my bike a lot got in a few junior punch ups learned to swim in Eccles watched my Dad play rugby for Sedgley Park and met the Stuart Hall
Q. Were you aware of Salford Lad’s club before getting involved, how?
A. I wasn’t aware of the Salford Lads Club until the Smiths photo.
Q. Do you have a favourite musical experience or album from when you were growing up?
A. Bay city rollers / Slade were the soundtrack to my junior school. Punk was the soundtrack to my secondary school years. New order were the soundtrack to my late teens, I also got into northern soul and 60’s freakbeat late teens early 20’s
Q. Talk us though the line up you’ve picked for the CTRL gig?
A. The line up for CTRL is made up of all my favourite artists it is a huge pleasure to put this gig on and get to have all my favourite people in the same room.
Q. What should people expect from a Tim Burgess DJ set?
A. I am not sure yet what to spin in my dj set! Either northern soul or punk/post punk.
Q. Could you give us a top five tracks of the year to date?
A. Top five tracks of the year - Toro y moi – Blessa / Ariel pink – Menopause Man / Tame impaler - Alter Ego / Factory Floor Lying (Stephen morris mix) / The Charlatans - My Foolish Pride (The Horrors remix)
Q. CTRL is about music and fashion, what’s been your biggest fashion hit and miss over the years?
A. My worst fashion statement ….everything I wear is awesome to most and terrible to many I guess I am constantly in and out of fashion.
Q. Tell us something people might not know about you?
A. People might not know that I really like A Touch Of Frost (tv programme)
So...there a handful of tickets still left for tomorrows gig at The Ruby Lounge, head on over to www.topmanctrl.com for info on how to get some! See you there...
14/10/2010
Topman CTRL @ Bestival: Channel 4 Artist Specials...
Don't forget to tune in to Channel 4 on the dates and times below to catch some exclusive Bestival content courtesy of Topman CTRL and Channel 4! Enjoy...
