Thursday, August 30, 2012

Celebrating Brighton Pride with Donna Summer



This weekend is Brighton Pride in the UK and London City has a brand new show for you, the amazing Donna Summer.

Five times Grammy Winner, Donna Summer was the first international artist to have three albums in the chart at the same time.

After her death in May this year, she was posthumously named the "undisputed queen of the Seventies disco boom".  If you like 70's Disco then this is the event for you!

Also, win 500L for best in Rainbow outfit.

Party in the Park starts at 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the Concert at 1pm SL.  Join us here and claim your space early!


London City, often imitated, never duplicated.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Bank Holiday Weekend Review



Hi there London City, how you all ?  Three little  words Bank Holiday Weekend... oh my goodness what a blast we had... Did you see the....and what about the... oh,and the.... if you don't know what I'm talking about, chances are you missed the best bank holiday bash ever... I mean EVER!!! Non-stop party from start to finish, spread right across the most popular sim in Second Life. If there's one thing we do know...it's how to party!!!
 So much happened over this Bank Holiday  weekend it was hard to keep up, good job Roving Reporter Ruby was on hand taking photos and notes so I could relay it all back to you. So buckle up, we are going on a journey......


The weekend as always kicks off at Substation, our fun club found near the hub in sim 1 Soho, Roy and his team are ready to kick start your weekend, with fun chat, and good old songs to get your toe tapping in this quirky, busy club, everyone is welcome who has party on their mind
:)

next stop
Bar Soho, both swanky and cool, this is a popular place all week long, there's a different Host/ Dj combination every night ensuring a fresh up to the minute atmosphere, with fun banter and great music, a must for all those who love to chat hang with friends and dance the night away.


@ Lala's
then onto Madame Lala's, to keep your Friday night going right into Saturday morning, Dj Fierce plays us a cocktail or tunes from every genre and era crafted into a continuous amazing fun mix, with myself as host, every Friday we rip the roof off having a fantastic time, not tried it yet? Once there you will be hooked, believe me ...




In London City, we pride ourselves on following real Life  London Events as closely  as possible, taking you, on the journey with us, so everyone from all over the world can join us and get that London feeling without even leaving the comfort of their own chair, not to mention several hundred  pounds cheaper .... isn't technology grand :)...

So, this weekend is no different. Not only is it Bank Holiday weekend, but it is the Notting Hill Carnival.
Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival, it's an annual event held every year since 1965, on the streets of Notting Hill. It's held over two days, on the August Bank Holiday and usually attracts around one million people, making it one of the largest festivals in the world.
So of course we wanted to bring it to Second  Life, putting our own Unique spin on it, which is why We are the most popular destination on the Grid.

Saturday 25th August 2012


As always every Saturday, we have an awesome open air event in Regents Park, be it The royal Jubilee, Gay Pride, The Olympics, Great Groups, Fantastic Bands, or like this weekend Awesome  LIVE Singers, that's right this weekend we saw the return of one of our favourite Artists, Miss Adevina Citron, this hot little fire-cracker packs a powerful punch, Adevina has such a beautiful and powerful voice she has fans who follow her all over Second  Life.










You never know what you will hear when you show up at her concert, but you will love it.  It could take you to a simpler time of early hits, a popping mix of contemporary rhythms that keep your feet tapping, or anything/everything, Adevina will deliver! She enjoys fun, cheeky banter with the audience that keeps them coming back for more, no stranger to London City, we love her concerts and so do you ,again people queuing to get  into the sim to enjoy their weekend with us.


later to Juiced in our Adult sim, this is a themed club, a new day, a new décor, Saturday whisked us to a scary Graveyard, for best in spooky, there were Ghouls, Vampires, Goblins, Zombies and Ghosts, with music to match the event, we all had a great time.


Suday 26th August

London City Victoria, has a double whamy, not only are we celebrating Notting Hill carnival, but also the opening of The Crown pub. London City is ranked Adult, so we can really let our hair down and offer more than ever before, with an adult nature, what a hoot, people are loving this sim, declaring this is the best sim in SL ( but we already knew that  :P .. ) The Crown opened its doors and what a response,  people flooded in for their best in Event, oo lala if you have a nervous disposition, you may want to read on but  looking sideways :P  fun and giggles all round.














It's the big day of The Notting Hill Carnival events started at 2:30 pm  / 6:30 am slt, in the Victoria Hub, which  had been made in to an open air concert area, kicking of with "best in come as you are"  what could be easier? Turn up, party and win Lindens .... how fabulous!! With yours truly as Dj and the beautiful Ainurne as hostess, we got the celebrations well and truly off to a banging start!!




 But it didn't stop there, two hours of non stop party, straight into the next event... which was "best in Floats" residents were given the base of a  Carnival float which, they could build on, and transform into anything they wanted, ready to parade around the streets of Victoria, what a hoot,












our residents have more talent than you can shake a stick at, two prizes one for best float and one for best effort, absolutely amazing, and so funny watching everyone waddling round the sim with their creations and Fierce on the tunes, this is what its all about!! then straight into another event, it was The Crown Pubs turn to party in the park, "best in Carnival"  with Dj Torric and the beautiful Loulou as host, the outfits were amazing, people really pulled out all the stops this weekend, ( are you keeping up? we aren't even half way through yet!! ) Torric play the best Carnival and reggae music while Loulou kept us going, with fun chat.



Next up Dj Willy, again playing the best Carnival music to really make us feel like we were at the Notting Hill Carnival. Then on to our main show, we had Bob Marley and the Wailers in concert, what a blast, everyone singing along to his hits, including "Buffalo Soldier", "Stir It Up" "Three Little Birds" and many many more, Bob got off stage and partied in with the audience who thoroughly loved it.
Then it was the chance of Club Juiced to take the reigns, and take us through to 2am / 6pm slt, with yet another chance to win  Linden Dollars with a "Best in Red, Gold and Green" event, the sim was packed  full of partying people all day non stop.


Mean while in sim one Soho, Roy and his awesome team in Substation played their Sunday evening gig, with a club full of people enjoying some Golden oldies and having a fantastic time.







Monday 27th August 2012

The party continues on Bank Holiday Monday, again in Victoria, London City Adult, the hub was transformed into a hot Jamaican club, with two levels for dancing, and a pool,  complete  with diving board, the event was of an Adult nature and people flocked to take part ( I said flocked ) ... what a hoot, everyone loved it and we attracted people who hadn't been to London City before, but who said they would love to keep returning, as it was so much fun, and they weren't lying, it was!

Then later to Bar Soho, for best in Carnival, to bring the celebrations to a close, I was Dj and Willy was the awesome Host, again the costumes were fantastic, we all danced and chatted while I played a mix of Reggae, Soca, Samba and Bachata music it was an awesome night.


So that is the end of Carnival, I would like to thank all the staff who took part this weekend you guys rock!! seriously!! and to all the Resident who make it all worth while, you are all awesome xxx


and that's it from me for another week, I will see you in  London City, for more fun and frolics.


Roving Reporter Ruby xxxx

Friday, August 24, 2012

The Bank Holiday begins!




Join us for the Notting Hill Carnival in London City this Bank Holiday weekend, 26-27th August 2012.
London City is the most popular destination on the SL grid.
Visit us here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City/88/155/23

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Notting Hill Carnival Weekend in London City



To tie in with the launch of London City3 Adult, we're delighted to invite you all to the Notting Hill Carnival weekend this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Starting on Friday from 11am SL (7pm UK), we hope you will visit, Substation, Bar Soho and Madame Lala's to get you in the party mood.

Enjoy Adevina Citron singing LIVE in Regent's Park on Saturday at 12pm SL (8pm UK) and an evening in JUICED, afterwards in London City3.

On Sunday, join us in London City3 from 6.30am SL (2.30pm UK) for the Notting Hill Carnival with a Party in the Adult Hub, Carnival Parade at 9am SL (5pm UK), onto The Crown Pub at 10am SL and culminating in a fantastic concert with BOB MARLEY at 12pm SL (8pm UK).   Then Party right around the clock in Juiced!

Enjoy the long weekend @ London City.
Most popular destination in Second Life.


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

London City3 - Adult New User Hub





The Weekend Review 17-19 August 2012



Hello London City peeps, have you ever had one of those Real Life  weeks that drag on , and the weekend seems so far away? That was me this week.... Friday couldn't come quick enough..... and Friday means one thing, the start of a fantastic weekend in London City, 3 packed sims of pure enjoyment... brought to you by the awesome venues and fantastic staff of London City ... what a great team, we all love meeting you, and making your stay with us the most enjoyable experience on the grid, that has you returning time and time again.

Friday 17th August 2012



Substation
Finally the weekends here, come in from work throw my work clothes of, get into my comfies, and Log straight into SL, ready to hit Substation, Roy and his team ready to whisk you up into a party mood, with fun chat and great golden oldie tunes you can really sing along with at the top of your voice  ( good  job I have understanding neighbours )



Coffee and Bailey keep the atmosphere fun, Substation is a must, if you want to meet your friends for great chat and dancing, before going out hitting the rest of  London City.

Next stop Bar Soho
Bar Soho 

Bar Soho 













Bar Soho is one of our more established clubs found in sim 1, just off the Hub, here you will find  an opulent club, with a different Host / Dj combination every night, which ensures a fresh fun packed night, with themed events with the chance to win Lindens, this is a great night out for fun and great music.


Dj Fierce and I




Then on to Madame Lalas
Fun peeps @ Madame Lala's

Madame Lala's
Based on Madame Jojos Real Life club in Soho, Madame Lalas is a small friendly club where everyone who likes good adult themed fun and banter is welcome. Dj Fierce spins the tunes, and yours truly  hosting, we have such a giggle from start to finish.





If you have never been to Madame Lala's, you simply give it a go, you will be hooked!




Saturday 18th August 2012



Boney M concert 
Boney M in Regents Park


The weekend is well under way, and if last nights action  is anything to go by, tonight will be even better!

Every weekend Regents Park is taken over by a huge open air concert, and each week there's the greatest entertainment Second  Life has to offer, we have Talented LIVE singers, we have Great Bands, we have fabulous Groups if its worth watching you will find it here in London city!


This week we saw the awesome return of Boney M.

Boney M
 Boney M is a vocal group,  Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat and Bobby Ferrell from Aruba, the band  formed in 1975 in Germany and   they gained popularity through the disco era of the late 70's. This concert is so popular, people singing along to all the songs and having a great time , no wonder the sim fills to capacity, and people queue to teleport in.
Me, looking sooo smexy






Straight after time to hot-foot-it over to Juiced, our new Club in Adult Sim 3.
Every night the décor changes to suit the themed event, this is a great club for singles to find friends and regulars to hang out,  here everyone is welcome who loves fun and cheeky banter.

Juiced, best in Cave Person
Sunday 19th August 2012

Bailey 
Time to come back to the land of the living, and there's only one person who can help us now... Bailey Saxmundham..... Manager of Lala's, |Bailey plays the very best in easy listening tunes around Midday, easing us into a lazy Sunday, it's a great way to relax after such a fun packed night.

Don't forget, we have well over 120 quality shops in London City, and they never shut, so if like me, shopping is your passion you can shop 'til you drop, maybe jump in a car and drive round London City....or meet up with friends at one of our Hubs.
London City 



Strictly night

Best in Japanese 






 As the evening rolls  around, we head back to Substation, where Roy is waiting for more dancing and chat  with you







Then Back  to Juiced for another fantastic themed event this week we saw best in Strictly come dancing, best in Japanese, best in Cave Person, amongst others..... I've seen enough Fred and Wilma's to last me a life time  :P xx








So, that's all from me this week, I will see you next time after another awesome week in London City :)



Roving Reporter Ruby xxx

Friday, August 17, 2012

London City Estate Expands



** PRESS RELEASE **

It has always been our policy that we only expand the estate as each region becomes totally self-sufficient and self reliant.

We are delighted to announce London City3 has achieved this goal and as we pride ourselves on being consumer led, the region has been upgraded to a full Adult region.

This compliments the most popular region inSL, London City (Soho) and is an exciting beginning to a new expansion phase for The London City Estate.

During August we began to extensively rebuild and restructure Victoria (London City3), with a focus on Adult nightlife, activities, dating and hookups.

London City3 currently features JUICED Nightclub, The Crown (& Anchor) Pub, Striptease at The Palladium, a Private Hotel, Adult Hub and the Russell Square Freebie Subway.

Although redevelopment of this region is still not quite completed, we hope that you will enjoy the facilities that are already up and running and return for an enriched experience as the building work concludes and the development cycle begins.

JUICED - An Adult Themed Night club, with a different themed interior each time you visit, is open daily from 2.30pm SL (10.30pm UK) Our premier Adult club is the ideal place to meet singles and those up for fun.

The Crown - British Pub for those looking to score, with communal facilities and private rooms. Open all day and staffed from 12pm SL weekdays.
The Palladium Striptease -  Watch and meet Exotic Dancers in one of London's oldest theatres.
Become a dancer yourself by having the group active. Logon to a tip hat and dance on the poles and start earning immediately.



THANK YOU!
Our sincerest thanks to our visitors, patrons, merchants and team for making this possible.  We hope you will all join us for a launch party during Bank Holiday Weekend (25-27th August!).

Visit London City: Victoria here http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City3/124/117/23




We believe this to be proof of concept as the original video published in October 2011 demonstrates (and attached for posterity).

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Boney M on Saturday



One of the most popular disco bands of all time, performs in London City Soho on Saturday.

☆ Saturday , BONEY M Concert at 1pm SL  (8pm UK)

Theme:  win 500L Best Afro hair.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City/132/120/24

Monday, August 13, 2012

The Weekend Review 10-12 August 2012



Hey, hey hey London City whatsup? Well, I never thought it would happen,  (some are thankful it has), ... I'm totally speechless!!! Did you see all the events in London City this weekend? O.M.G what a blast we had, 3 full sims of pure enjoyment,  if I didn't have pictures to prove it  , you would never believe me!!

So, let me get on with it and tell you all about it.


Friday 10th August 2012

Substation
TGIF!!! RL, today dragged on, waiting for the clock to hit home-time, waiting to login to SL, and most importantly into London City, The Top Destination is Second Life!! I've heard rumours,in darkened corners, that some people log-in to SL, and get bored because there's nothing to do??? What?  They obviously haven't found London City.... we have so much going on everyday in our sim's people literally queue to get in!
When Friday rolls around, the best place to head to is Substation, Roy and his team are rearing to go, to start your weekend with a bang! playing  music you can sing along to, in  fun, quirky surroundings, it's time to meet your friends, win some lindens, have fun chat and dancing

Then on to Bar Soho

Bar Soho

Bar Soho is a great place, playing all the latest hits, in swanky surroundings, echoing the real Soho in London. This really is a fantastic night out not to be missed, Dj willy on hand to play the great tunes and Katty your fun host that keep the mood light and fun  :) just one of the Dj Host combinations that work so well together keeping Bar Soho one of the most popular clubs in Second  Life.

Madame Lala's



Then on to Madame Lala's.









This week the club's event was best in fetish... Oo La La we saw some sights lol  Dj Fierce spinning the eclectic bunch of tunes  and myself hoisting, this is always the best fun, non stop giggles from start to finish in a club that welcomes everyone, anything and everything goes.


Regents Park Martians









Saturday 11 August 2012




The chances of anything coming from Mars was a million to one they said....

The eve of the war, The Martians have landed on Earth... In London City, even they have heard what a great night out it is with us.
Regents Park






Abruptly, the sound ceased...







Helvis Xue

Helvis Xue












Later, no stranger to  London City, the awesome talented Helvis Xue, only singing LIVE, to a mass audience  on the Olympic stage in Regents Park, Helvis sings songs from his hero Elvis, but also ( get this ) he sings more contemporary songs with an Elvis twist, it's just like the King is still with us.


His voice is flawless, and he enjoys some cheeky banter with the audience who love him to bits. That's why he returns time and time again back to London City to perform for all his adoring  fans here.













Party people, came in their hundreds to sing and dance with Helvis, the stage was set, it had a fantastic Las Vegas Feel.  What a great night.















Later, we hot foot it round to Juiced, our fantastic themed night club, a new night, a new theme, a new décor, that's right,every night the club takes on a new look, and tonight is no exception, best in tattoo's, so the club was transformed into a tattoo shop complete with inking chair's and tattoo's you could pick from, this was an awesome night everyone turned up inked to the max, fun times!!

Sunday 12th August 2012


As always, our very own Angel of Mercy, Bailey Saxmundham, takes pity on the partied out people from the previous night, and eases us gently back into the land of the living, playing us the best in easy listening tunes at Madame Lala's. Thank heavens for small mercies :)

Usually we head to Substation for a right knees up, but tonight we head back to Regents Park, yet another night of history in the making, it's the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics, so Substation was held in the Park Roy hosted as Bailey played the tunes, people flocking in to be part of the celebrations, ready for the ceremony to start.



9pm rolled round, and the whole Real Life event was being beamed into Regents Park,


Wow the wonders of technology, how awesome. and what a night, we saw images portraying the hustle and bustle of London Living. Artists from the Uk, singing the songs we can all rememeber. George Michael , The Spice Girls, Stomp, all simply wondeful and all viewed from the number #1 venue in Second Life.











Then on to Juiced for best in Vampire






The club was transformed into a dark Gothic Vampire Castle, there was a river of blood as the dance floor, spine chilling stuff.

See, I told ya :) so that's it from me this week, I'll see you through the week fun more fun and games.

Roving Reporter Ruby xxx