CABLE #8 THIS ISSUE: CONTRIBUTE: Basecamp 3 New Elevator Cafe Send your news stories to: Arena Giant Shop [email protected] Payper Tiger Ian Broudie Follow us on: moves Festival www.twitter.com/elevatorstudios The Loud or www.facebook.com/elevatorstudios Baltic Artists SHADOW CHANCELLOR ED BALLS VISITS BASECAMP3 Elevator based ‘business incubators’ Basecamp3 “The reason why there was support from the council Home to a wide range of businesses including digi- were paid a visit by members of the shadow cabinet for this type of business incubation was that the big tal artists, animators, games developers, iphone earlier this month (March 3), as the band of politi- employers of five year’s time will start out as indi- application developers, web developers, digital cians launched ‘Liverpool Business Day’. viduals or small companies”, said Mr Balls. “Liver- marketing specialists, graphic designers, motion pool is a city known for its creativity and flair and its graphics and video production, and a record label, Visitors to the award-winning enterprise hub in- design skills, and that’s what this industry is about.” the hub is supported by Pacificstream. cluded Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, Shadow Sec- retary of State for Work and Pensions Liam Byrne, Basecamp3, who were applauded by the politicians For more information, go to: http://www.basecamp3.co.uk Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation for their success and support for the local economy and Skills John Denham, Shadow Chief Secretary via their support systems, were awarded a Global to the Treasury Angela Eagle, Local MP Louise Ell- Incubation Award for “combining Entrepreneurship man and Liverpool City Council Cabinet Member with creativity & culture” at the 9th Annual Incuba- for Employment and Skills Councillor Nick Small. tion Awards last year. The focus of the meeting was to establish the ef- Recognition was also given to the graduate enter- fects the cuts and taxation policies put in place by prise project, for keeping graduate skills and knowl- the coalition government are having on the creative edge in the region, further benefiting the area. industries. PAGE 1 STUDIO LIVERPOOL’S MACBETH RECEIVES FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ELEVATOR WELCOMES IAN BROUDIE Elevator is looking forward to welcoming renowned musi- cian Ian Broudie to the building. The producer and Lightening Seeds front man is currently Elevator based Studio Liverpool received a barrage Iago in Artemis Theatre’s award-winning, produc- readying a writing and recording room on the premises of five-star and glowing reviews for their produc- tion of Othello, was again commended for a daz- where he plans to work on new material. tion of Shakespeare’s bloody, supernatural thriller zling performance: “(Cellan) makes a mesmerising Macbeth, which ran for a week in February. Macbeth. Naturalistic in his modern-day style and As well as achieving great commercial success with The with edgy charisma to spare, for those who prefer Lightning Seeds throughout the 90s, Broudie was a member of post-punk outfit Big In Japan in the late 70’s. The much-lauded run was Studio Liverpool’s first of their Shakespeare more down to earth than RSC, he the season and the inaugural production in the city really did the business. Combined with the deadly After producing albums for the likes of Echo & The Bunny- for in-house theatre company Trickster Theatre and charms of Helen Foster as Lady Macbeth, they made men, The Fall, The Icicle Works and Shack throughout the received a five star review for its opening night. a chillingly good (and not to mention sexy) couple, 80s, Broudie returned to the production helm in 2000 after each drawing strength from the other in moments The Lightening Seeds dissolved, producing albums artists Directed by and starring Studio Liverpool’s founder of doubt as their deeds became more and more in- such as The Zutons, The Coral, The Subways, The Rifles Cellan Scott, the production placed the classic tale excusable”. and I Am Kloot. in a modern day setting, with a primary focus of After utilising Elevator’s main recording studios at Cheap- parliamentary and extremist ideas emphasising the “Placing Macbeth in a contemporary, paramilitary side many times across the years, Tim and Paul are delight- protagonist’s ruthless rise to the top. environment gives this classic tragedy a guerrilla ed that he has decided to take up residence at the Parliament edge which will resonate with today’s audiences and Street location. Guns and mobile phones replaced traditional props, illustrates the lengths that people will go to obtain creating a gritty and hard-hitting performance. power,” explained Cellan. “This Macbeth is a cel- The Lightning Seeds reformed in 2006, releasing their sixth Trickster also took full advantage of the regional ebration of regional accents and Trickster Theatre’s studio album ‘Four Winds’ in 2009. The reformation fol- lowed Broudie’s first solo endeavour, ‘Tales Told’, which idiosyncrasies, utilising accents. in the round style immerses you in the story, chal- was released in 2004. lenging the performers to tell the tale through 360 Performed in the round, the play took full advantage degrees, to create a powerful and intimate theatrical For more information, go to: www.lightning-seeds.co.uk of the newly renovated studio, with one reviewer event that will stay with you.” commenting “this was a production that knew there was nowhere to hide and had everything to prove”. For more information on Studio Liverpool and their forth- BALTIC ARTISTS FLY TO FINLAND Cellan, who won ‘best actor’ for his performance as coming programme, go to: http://www.studioliverpool. co.uk GIANT GETS BIGGER ELEVATOR READIES EXCITING NEW CAFE. Elevator based bike specialists Giant are to expand Elevator residents can look forward to the open- their premises. ing of the new ground floor cafe in the very near future. The soon to be huge shop will spread its wings to incorporate the ground floor of 31 Parliament Street Those who have missed the invaluable facility of a as well as number 29. The bigger and better store is place to eat, meet, network or just take a break, will expected to open in May. be pleased to hear that wheels have been set in mo- tion and the new development is underway. Elevator residents Baltic will exhibit their work in Finland The original shop was the first Giant brand store in this month as part of the ‘Is This Tomorrow’ festival. the UK, opening in June 2009. Since then, stores in “We see this as a positive step and the chance to create something that compliments and services the Bristol, Bromley, Cambridge, Radlett, Rudlett and Baltic, a coalition between Arena artists Anna Benson and whole building,” explains Tim. “The cafe is there Twickenham have opened with great success. Roisin Hyland, fly to Finland this week to take part in the first and foremost to serve the tenants at Elevator as exhibition which sees them take unwanted items and turn well as providing a meeting/networking space.” ‘The Global Bicycle Company' was founded more them into pieces of art. than three decades ago and its bikes are ridden by 32 Work will begin on the exciting new venture short- The pair will take a body of work with them, and invite of the world’s top cyclists. Giant is now regarded as ly, and we’ll be bringing you more details soon, but exhibition goers to take the items free of charge in return the world’s best known bicycle brand. expect the forthcoming cafe to have a greater focus for unwanted items of their own. Anna and Roisin will then on the needs of the building and its inhabitants. work their magic on their new found treasures live and the The stores feature invaluable one on one advice cycle continues over four more shows. whether purchasing for recreational or competitive Tim and Paul would like to thanks everyone who cycling. The store offers a wide range of cycling The exhibition, which takes place at the Brinkkala Gallery, completed the survey. All comments will be passed gear and bicycles (including children’s bikes), ser- aims to challenge art making traditions and features artists on to the new operators who are very keen to get Choterina Freer Maria Karoliina Lukala, Joona Lukala who vicing, hire and expert friendly advice. involved with life in Elevator. all hail from capital of culture cities. Elevator’s control room. For more information, go to: www.giant-liverpool.co.uk PAGE 2 All will soon be revealed... For more information, go to: http://www.balticartists.co.uk/ PAGE 2 INTRODUCING...ARENA 2011 has, so far, been more than a little harsh on Liverpool’s art scene. Dramatic cuts in the art bud- gets have already put paid to big draws such as the A Foundation after their application for funding was rejected, despite the organisation consistently putting on mind-blowing programmes of events since opening. The artists of Liverpool have been faced with a stark choice: get busy doing other things, or in the case of Elevator residents Arena, get busier doing what they do best. They plan to adapt, innovate and create their way through these times of financial hardship, and it would seem that the added pressure is acting as a catalyst for getting their creative juices flowing. Formed in 1982 by Terry Duffy and John Horrigan, Arena has long been a buzzing hive of creative en- ergy. Originally housed in Arena House on Duke Street, bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen prac- tised in the basement, while a 40-strong group of art- ists honed their various disciplines above, with other ventures such as a radical printing press all living side-by-side.