Events

Cannes Lions Festival 19-25 June 2011.

The Cannes Lions festival has opened for registration. The 58th annual festival of creativity in advertising and communications returns to Cannes from 19-25 June 2011. Sign up to enjoy guest speakers, debates, screenings, workshops, exhibitions and of course, loads of fabulous networking parties.  Visit the Cannes Lions website for more details. Get in touch with Dan and Chris to arrange to meet up while you’re there.

BUG Moby Special. 1 June 2011.

BUG is delighted to announce a BUG Moby Special at the BFI Southbank on June 1st. We’ll be looking back over Moby’s career and his creative collaborations with directors such as David Lynch, Jonas Akerlund and David LaChapelle. And Moby himself will be on hand to chat to Adam about his work and his love of film. Tickets will go on sale for BFI members on May 7th and for non-members on June 14th.

Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so visit the BFI website to book or call 020 7928 3232. And if you’re not lucky enough to grab tickets this time, look out for info on Bug’s Facebook site for news about last minute returns. There are often last-minute spare tickets available on the night, so if you’re in the Southbank area why not try your luck?

Check out Locomotion’s animated intros for previous Bug nights on our showcase page or showcase archive.

BUG 25. 12 & 19 May 2011.

BUG 25’s first show is on May 12th at 20.45 and there will be 2 back -to-back shows of BUG “The Directors Cut” on May 19th at 18.30 & 20.45 – all at the BFI Southbank in NFT1, and hosted by Adam Buxton.

Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so visit the BFI website to book or call 020 7928 3232. And if you’re not lucky enough to grab tickets this time, look out for info on Bug’s Facebook site for news about last minute returns. There are often last-minute spare tickets available on the night, so if you’re in the Southbank area why not try your luck?

Check out Locomotion’s animated intros for previous Bug nights on our showcase page or showcase archive.

BUG 24. 24 & 25 March & 7 April 2011.

BUG returns to the BFI Southbank with 2 shows in March  – the first one on Thursday 24 March at 8.45pm followed by the Director’s Cut show (that’s the same show but without the director interview) on Friday 25th March also at 8.45 pm. A special extra Director’s Cut show has been added on 7 April at 9pm.

Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so visit the BFI website to book or call 020 7928 3232. And if you’re not lucky enough to grab tickets this time, look out for info on Bug’s Facebook site for news about last minute returns.

Check out Locomotion’s animated intros for previous Bug nights on our showcase page or showcase archive.

The Production Show. 15-17 February 2011

The Production Show, running concurently with the Broadcast Video Expo returns to Earls Court 2 in February 2011.

Join over 6,700 creative professionals from film, TV, commercials, music videos and documentaries at the largest event of its kind in the UK in a decade!  See products and services ranging from kit & equipment hire, studios, locations and vehicles to crewing, training and much more.

Book your free ticket by visiting the Production Show’s website.

Give us a call if you would like to arrange to meet up with one of the Locomotion team at the Show. Hope to see you there!

The Broadcast Video Expo. 15-17 February 2011

From audio and video production to delivery workflow, BVE 2011 is the event for everyone working in production, post and delivery.

Book your free ticket by visiting the Broadcast Video Expo’s website.

Give us a call if you would like to arrange to meet up with one of the Locomotion team at the Expo. Hope to see you there!

BUG Röyksopp Special Event. 11 February 2011.

The BUG Team have just announced a retrospective of Röyksopp’s music videos to celebrate the release of their Senior album, the all-instrumental counterpart to their critically-acclaimed 2009 set Junior. The show takes place at the BFI Southbank at 20:45.

Including standout videos such as Remind Me, Eple and Happy Up Here, this unique BUG show will look back over the band’s career and their creative collaborations with directors such as Martin de Thurah, H5 and Andreas Nilsson. Inimitable BUG host Adam Buxton will present a special programme of Röyksopp music videos, tour visuals and rarities, and will be joined on stage by special guests, including the band themselves. Adam will also be revealing some of the winning films in the BUG/Genero TV music video competition which has invited the band’s fans to submit music videos for any of the tracks on Senior.

Following the show, the band’s label Wall of Sound will be providing bass and beats in the benugo bar, so come on down and make an evening of it!

Tickets are likely to sell out fast, so visit the BFI website to book or call 020 7928 3232. And if you’re not lucky enough to grab tickets this time, look out for info on Bug’s Facebook site for news about last minute returns.

For more info about the BUG/Genero TV music video competition, visit the BUG website. For more info on the band visit the Röyksopp website.

Check out Locomotion’s animated intros for previous Bug nights on our showcase page or showcase archive.

BUG 23. 20 & 28 January 2011.

Tickets have just gone on general sale for two BFI Southbank shows in January – the first one on Thursday 20th January at 8.45pm followed by the Director’s Cut show (that’s the same show but without the director interview) on Friday 28th January at the earlier time of 6.30pm.

As usual, there’s going to be a huge demand for tickets so go to the BFI website to book now or call 020 7928 3232 to book by phone.

Visit the Bug Facebook site for details about last minute returns as well as all the latest news from the BUG camp.  And, you can visit the bug website for previous show’s videos.

Check out Locomotion’s animated intros for previous Bug nights on our showcase page or showcase archive.

BUG Presents Ninja Tune XX at onedotzero. 12 November

BUG Presents a special show dedicated to the amazing video output of the Ninja Tune label as part of the Ninja XX celebrations. Taking place on Friday November 12th the show will form part of this year’s onedotzero_adventures in motion  festival, and Adam Buxton will be guiding us through some of the landmark videos in Ninja Tune’s back catalogue, as well as some more recent gems and speaking to some special guests.
Tickets on sale at the BFI web site.

BUG 22. 18 & 25 November 2010

BUG returns with episode #22 and another very special guest director on stage with Adam Buxton. Then on the 25th it’s our final BUG show of the year at the BFI Southbank as Adam hosts BUG #22 The Director’s Cut. It promises to be a cracker!

Both shows are at 8.45pm this time, but as usual there’s a huge demand
for tickets so go to the BFI web site to book now or if you’re not lucky enough to grab
one this time, look out for last minute information about returns or try
your luck on the night at the box office.

UK Music Video Awards. 12th October 2010.

The UK Music Video Awards return to the Odeon West End in London’s Leicester Square on October 12 2010 to celebrate creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music video and moving image for music.

There are a wide range of opportunities for UK individuals and companies to enter their work: from genre-led video categories, to prizes for individuals in the technical and craft areas of the business, to recognition for innovative approaches to music videos, ads and other visuals. There are also awards for international videos and outstanding individuals, voted for by the MVA jury members.

Judging and voting will begin in August, with the final shortlists unveiled in September. If you would like to enter one of the awards, you have until 3rd August to do so.

The MVA’s are organised by two of the key members of the team behind BUG, the BFI Southbank’s highly successful music video strand, and have 20 years’ experience running events in the UK music video business. Locomotion is proud to be the MVA’s post production partner and sponsor of the Best New Director Award. For more information or to book your ticket, click here to visit the MVA website.

BT Digital Music Awards 2010

London Roundhouse. 30 September 2010

Locomotion is thrilled to be working with Ballistic Events and Reality awards on the 2010 BT Digital Music Awards. The BTDMAs are the premier awards, which recognise the best in digital music entertainment as well as uses of digital technology in the music industry – from websites and blogs to fan-sites, podcasts and more.  Held at the Roundhouse in London, the awards show is set to feature live performances by major acts as well as up-and-coming talent, awards voted for by the public as well as chosen by industry judges.

Keep an eye out for more news announcing the line-up of performers as well as the TV broadcast of the awards show.  You can visit the website now to buy tickets to attend.  You can also nominate your favourite places to discover, hear or buy music.  From 9 August you will be able to cast your ballot in the People’s Choice and Public Vote groups of categories.  To stay updated, register on the BTDMA website or follow on Facebook and Twitter.

Branchage International Film Festival

Jersey. 23-26 September 2010

Branchage Jersey International Film Festival is an annual vibrant, boutique film festival, combining exciting, engaging films and live music events.

With events taking place in some of the most historic and beautiful iconic landmarks of Jersey, Channel Islands, Branchage creates unique and atmospheric cinematic treats in strange and wonderful locations dotted across the island.

Visit the festival website for more information including touring events and details about how to submit your film.

BUG 21. 16 and 24 September

Tickets for BUG 21 go on sale today (10 August). The first show will be on Thursday September 16th at the earlier time of 6.30pm, with The Director’s Cut version (the one where the director has been cut from the show… geddit?) on Friday September 24th at 8.45pm. Visit the BFI website or call the box office on tel: 020 7928 3232 to book.

BUG at the Greenwich Comedy Festival. 12 September 2010

Adam will be hosting a special BUG show as part of the annual Greenwich Comedy Festival in London. This year, BUG will be appearing in the magnificent 1400 seater Big Top, the largest venue at the Festival, so this promises to be a very special show. Don’t miss it! The show starts at 5pm, and tickets are on sale now via the Greenwich Comedy Festival website.

BUG Norwich. 9 September 2010

Adam Buxton returns to the Norwich Playhouse on September 9th for the 5th installment of BUG Norwich. Tickets are on sale from the Theatre Royal box office or online here.