Hazel O'Connor on Saturday

Enjoy a sensational night of New Wave!

London City's tribute to Breaking Glass, with Hazel O'Connor, from the 1980's Punk/New Wave scene.

The hit film starring Hazel O'Connor and Phil Daniels, and broke the UK box office in 1981.

The film was called Breaking Glass and charted the success of a post-Punk/New Wave singer 'Kate' from humble beginnings, singing in rowdy back street bars, to sudden super stardom and her eventual meltdown.

Hazel O'Connor wrote and performed all of songs from the movie and just like her character in the film, experienced a brief superstardom in the early 80s with songs, Black Man, Eighth Day, If Only, Writing on the Wall, D-Days, Who Needs It and her most famous of all, Will You, which remained in the charts for 14 weeks.

In January 2022, Hazel suffered a life changing brain haemorrhage and remains on a very long and challenging road to recovery. 

Come and enjoy the show on Saturday http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/128/113/23  

The Party starts at 12pm SLT (8pm UK), with the concert at 1pm SLT

War Of The Worlds - A date for your diary!

On Saturday 26th October, London City invites you to take part in War Of The Worlds.

Be a member of the cast in this interactive stage show!


As part of the Halloween celebrations, we hope you will join us for some Sci-Fi Horror as we enjoy an interactive interpretation of H.G. Wells' famous classic, The War Of The Worlds.

The story so far...

A huge mass of luminous gas has erupted on Mars and sped towards earth. 

Across two-hundred-million miles of void, invisibly hurtling towards us,  comes the first of the missiles that is to bring so much calamity to earth.

As we watched, there was another jet of gas, another missile, starting on its way.

The invasion has begun!

Come to the party dressed however you like, but to be part of the Cast (and dance on stage) in this Interactive Show, please dress in turn of the century clothing.  Men in cloth caps and working clothes, ladies in bustles and bonnets or dressed as maids - circa anytime from 1880 to 1940.  

We do hope you will join us for this production of WOTW at London in Second Life.

Party starts at 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the show at 1pm SL time.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City/108/108/24

The return of the World's Worst Gatcha

Do you remember when SL banned Spinning Wheels throughout the kingdom?

Well the great news is that Gatcha's are now 'legal' again, so long as the content isn't transferable.  There is more to it than that, but essentially that is what it boils down to.  See the Lab's story here

Back when they were outlawed we had to remove the World's Worst Gatcha from London City to comply with new rules, much to the disappointment of many people who enjoyed playing the machine to see what awful accessory it gave you.

We're really pleased to announce that it is back and in the hub and waiting for you to abuse it.

Every prize is a stinker, guaranteed!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/95/192/23

New Show: Meatloaf on Saturday

A brand new show for you this Saturday at Party in the Park: Meatloaf

Meat Loaf was an American singer and actor. He was known for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows. His Bat Out of Hell album has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. 

Party in the Park starts at 12pm SL time (8pm UK) with the Concert at 1pm SL.

Blondie on Saturday

It's the return of the Saturday Concerts, starting this Saturday at 12pm SL time (8pn UK)

Forty years ago (at least), waitress Debbie Harry, who had been performing part-time in a folk band, formed Blondie with her friend Chris Stein.

In 1976 they released their first album Blondie and from then on became a huge success in Australia, England and America.

Although the bulk of their hits were in a relatively short timespan from 1978 to 1981, their most successful release, Maria was not until the band reformed, many years later in 1999.

Now regularly touring again, you can enjoy the hits once more at The Blondie Tribute Concert, this Saturday in London City.  The party begins at  12pm SL (8pm UK) with the show an hour later at 1pm SL.

Concert Area: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/123/110/23

Oktoberfest at Madame Lala's

BEERFEST!

It's time to celebrate the jolly music of German Bands (oomph paa paa) as Madame Lala's celebrates Oktoberfest on Friday night from 1pm SL time (9pm UK).   Free Beer, Jolly People and no mention of Angela Merkel or Brexit.

Madam Lala's  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/241/38/23

It's Michaelmas!

Oh my goodness, here we are again at one of the most exciting non-events of the year!  It's Michaelmas!   Happy Michaelmas everyone!

Michaelmas is on Sunday 29th September, but join us in Lala's on Friday at 1pm SL to celebrate!













It is Michaelmas (pronounced mickle-mas).
The feast of the Saints and the start of the season leading up to Christmas.

So here in London City, we'd like to be the first people to wish you season's greetings for a great Michaelmas.

So we're holding a Michaelmas Event  Madame Lala's, on Friday, with DJ Bailey playing her collection of two Michaelmas songs from 1pm SLT, 

Any excuse for a drink eh?   Oh I wish it could be Michaelmas every-daa-aay!

WebRTC available in London City

As part of the testing for the forthcoming big changeover from Vivox Voice services to WebRTC, London City Gateway region supports WebRTC beta deployment from Linden Lab.

Residents are encouraged to test their voice out with friends, in our Gateway region and check that their viewer is WebRTC compliant.

Genesis Viewer Nightly builds already support WebRTC.  

Hop over to London City Gateway and check your viewer http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City%20Gateway/91/13/23

Worlds End Pub - BINGO NIGHT win CASH!

Famous for its warm beer and cold food: The Worlds End Pub and Eatery. Established 2009.

The only pub in the British Isles that still serves Scampi and Chips on a red serviette in a basket.  Fried chicken is also available, as well as Betty Turpin's Hot Pot.

The pub features many themed events, including Bingo on Wednesdays from 11am SL (7pm UK), Saturday Night Knees up from 11am SL (7pm UK)

POSH BINGO TODAY at 11AM SL Win $$$

(Posh because the doors have been put back on the toilets since unmentionable vandalism. Please ask at the bar for toilet paper if needed)

World's End Pub

The Worlds End Pub is a British pub which has a relaxed atmosphere to it. There are events daily and cash prize bingo each week.

Visit in Second Life

Visit The Worlds End here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/36/21/24

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Sunday Party from 11am SL

Today at 11am SL time (7pm UK) join us all in the Substation for more retro sounds from Bailey and Coffee.

Substation Nightclub TP:   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/25/221/17 

Coffeequeen-anne legs

Mother stood her up when she was too young

She arrived on a motorbike..

She's got her heated rollers in..

insert more gags here.

Lala's Love

Lala's is the place to be on a Friday from 1pm SL (9pm UK). 

Madame Bailey plays tunes to get everyone hot under the collar.   Be thrilled by chatty flirty visitors and get whisked off your SL feet or your RL walking stick.

Join the contest, suggest tunes and enjoy the banter!

Lala's is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 1pm SL time (9pm UK) with themed events for each party.

Join the fun here http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/241/38/23

15th Birthday

London City is celebrating its 15th Birthday during September.  We hope you can join us to wet the baby's head as it were and enjoy the festivities.

15 years of London City

Join London City for their 15th Birthday celebrations and a late burst of Summer. Enjoy a month of outdoor concerts in the amphitheater, live busking, and daily themed events, in a beautiful golden autumnal setting. For details see mainlandlondon.blogspot.co.uk

Visit in Second Life

Bank Holiday Weekend

London City Gateway

It is another Bank Holiday weekend here in Old Blighty.  

Congratulations to those of you who 'manoeuvred' early and got Friday tagged on, giving you four days of rest and relaxation.

Please drink irresponsibly, since sobriety is strictly prohibited.

Hurricane Season UK

Poor Blighty is gripped in a storm front today. 

The UK famously does not acknowledge any storm as a hurricane until it has been and gone, but as storms go, this is a big one and will last until Saturday evening.

Fear not, London City in Second Life is still spring like, with only the odd 100mph winds gusting through.  

Our team are mostly in their bunkers with tinned spam left over the from pandemic, a torch and a flask of cocoa.

Rougher than Stormy Daniels

We will see you today at 1pm SL, as Madame Bailey, trooper that she is, will appear on stage at Lala's looking like she has been dragged through a hedge backwards.

Voting us underway in the Poll of The Century!

Even though it is just for fun, some people seem to think this voting poll will have a real effect on the outcome of the forthcoming General Election.  

Of course we stirred the pot by asking "Which Idiot Next..", it's how we get your attention.

Please come and vote and try not to rig it if at all possible,  the former president will no doubt be monitoring this and logging on his alts anyway.   

Be polite if you see any strange orange avatars hanging around the voting area saying it was stolen.   Just smile and politely back away.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/44/155/23

London Gateway Facelift

Here are some pictures of the newly designed London City Gateway region.

Based on the Royal Parks of London, the London Gateway has a Second Life tutorial for beginners and clickable information boards for tourists who wish to learn more about the attractions in SL and RL London.

Blipvert for London City

Blipvert trailer for London City inSL

Summer Recess

The Summer holidays are finally upon us, with real life sun, sea and surf.  This means that the London City Players get to put their feet up while school is out for Summer and that the Saturday concerts will take a break and return in September.

All of London City's regular entertainment venues will continue as normal with their day to day events, competitions, guest DJ's and fabulous cash prizes.  The hub will be full of people flapping their gums and telling everyone about their real life degrees, pilot licences, how they work for the Secret Service in RL, how they are multi-millionaires living in mansions and slumming it on SL and all kinds of hilarious bollocks for you to laugh at and debunk.

Have a happy Summer and don't forget to use factor 50 unless you're staying in your basement for the duration.

Summer Season with The Bee Gees on Saturday

A DISCO SPECTACULAR Event at London City on Saturday.

Disco Party at 12pm SLT (8pm uk) and the Bee Gees in Concert at 1pm SLT.

The Bee Gees were a pop music group formed in 1958. Their line-up consisted of Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful in all decades of performing, but the height of their fame was in the the 1970s Saturday Night Fever era.

Prolific song writers who wrote on average a song a fortnight for 50 years, they also has success writing for many other artists including, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and many others.

Enjoy their music again as London City invites you to The Bee Gees in Concert this Saturday.

Disco Party starts 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the concert an hour later.

Location http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/100/100/23

ABBA on Saturday

The amazing ABBA show comes to London City on Saturday for Party in The Park.

Singing all their top tunes, this most famous band of all time will have your avatars dancing in the aisles.

Classic Disco at 12pm SL (8pm UK) and the main concert is at 1pm SL (9pm UK). This is a very popular event, so claim your space on the dance floor early!

TP to Concert area 

Boney M on Saturday

It's DISCO time with BONEY M

Boney M is a 4 part 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.

Boney M take to the stage at 1pm SL (9pm UK) singing their most famous of songs, including, Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Gotta Go Home, One Way Ticket, Rasputin, Rivers of Babylon, Brown Girl in the Ring, and many more!

TP to http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City/108/109/23 

Donna Summer on Saturday

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 2012 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!

Party starts 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the concert an hour later at 1pm SL.

Come and enjoy Donna Summer the Disco Sensation here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/134/105/23

Pride: Pracatan on Saturday: "I lub ewe"

Something camp for Pride.

This week it's Margarita Pracatan  a Cuban singer and gangster who found unexpected success in the 1990s.

Her big break came on the Clive James TV show where each week Margarita would play out the show, singing  her own unique rendition of famous songs, but performed on a Casio electronic organ, often with an unusually fast beat, and often playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order.

Now, in London, she  performs a breath taking show with an unusual orchestra provided by a Casio organ.

A show not to be missed!  Trust us!

Party starts 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the concert an hour later at 1pm.

Taylor Swift in London City

Taylor Swift a brand new show for Pride month in London City.

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. A subject of widespread public interest with a vast fan base, she has influenced the music industry, popular culture, and politics through her songwriting, artistry, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

In March 2023, Swift embarked on the Eras Tour, a retrospective tour covering all her studio albums. Media outlets extensively covered the tour's cultural and economic impact and its US leg broke the record for the most tickets sold in a day. The Eras Tour became the highest-grossing tour in history, collecting over $1 billion.

Source: Wikipedia

Taylor will be appearing in London City on Saturday 8th June at 12pm SL Time (8pm UK)

Tina at Pride

Born Anna Mae Bollock and best known as Tina Tuna, her musical career got going in the 1940s.

Tina and loving husband Ike Turner had a string of notable hits, River Deep Mountain High, Nutbush City Limits and Proud Mary and enjoyed their success with cigarettes and whisky and wild wild  women.

However, behind the scenes Ike was knocking seven shades out of poor old Tina and they split up in 1976.  Five years later, after getting rid of her junkie husband, Tina hit super-stardom with Let's Stay Together, Private Dancer and What's Love Got To Do With It.  A legend came into being.

Enjoy Tina's most famous hits this weekend, here in London City.


Tina Turner in Concert.  Party starts 12pm SL with the Concert an hour later at 1pm SL
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City3/177/159/23

Miley Sirus in London City

A brand new show for Pride.  Miley Sirus.

Miley Ray Cyrus born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. 

Regarded as a pop icon, she has been recognized for her evolving artistry and style, having been named as the "Teen Queen" of the 2000s. She is also cited as one of the few examples of a child star with a successful musical career as an adult.

As the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, she emerged as a teen idol at age 13 as the lead character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011). As Hannah Montana, she achieved success on the Billboard charts with two number-one soundtracks and a US top-ten single.

Source: Wikipedia

Miley will be appearing in London City on Saturday 8th June at 12pm SL Time (8pm UK)

Saturday: One Night in Heaven

Enjoy the best nightclub sounds of all time, remixed into mash-up anthems as we celebrate One Night in Heaven, this Saturday from 12pm SL,

Classic nightclub and hi energy music with a new spin has something for everyone and will have you dancing all night long.

Win 250L for Best in MultiColour - plus Catch the coins as they are fired from the Cash Cannon.

Be here for 12pm when the party kicks off, 1pm for Pans People. http://slurl.com/secondlife/London%20City/127/110/23

It's going to be New Years Eve all Weekend!

Pride begins this weekend in London City

As a tie-in to RL London Pride, London City begins LGBTQ+ Pride this coming weekend.

Pride is an inclusive set of events throughout June for everyone LGBTQ+Straight.  All we ask is for everyone to be tolerant of each other and respect diversity in all its different colours and shades of grey.

Pride starts in Lala's on Friday at 1pm SL and The Pride Party in The Park starts on Saturday at 12pm SL time.

Paul Simon in Concert - Last of The Summer Wine Toga Party!

Paul Simon, the singer songwriter who was part of the Simon and Garfunkel duo is appearing on his own for the first time in London City this coming weekend.

Known for his groundbreaking Graceland Album featuring all his own solo work, considerably different from the duo pieces, this is a concert not to miss.

The party starts at 12pm SL time (8pm UK) with the concert an hour later at 1pm SL.

First Aid Kit show on Saturday

The Swedish Duo "First Aid Kit" tribute act will be in London City this Saturday.

The Swedish band formed in 2012, but it was not until their breakthrough single "Emmylou", that they received fame and interest in their back catalogue.

They have released four albums, four EPs and several singles. In 2015, they were nominated for a Brit Award as one of the five best international groups and were nominated again in 2019.  They are a musical women's activist group, who specialise in clever and alluring vocal harmonies. 

The Party in the Park begins at 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the Concert an hour later. 

 

Eurovision Song Contest, Live from London City

The Eurovision Concert area in London City from 11am SL Time (7pm UK) is the place to be for the live show from 12pm SL time.

We'll play you a brief summary of the songs coming up tonight, a choice of best previous Euro entries, then the live show itself.

Throughout the show don't forget to vote Yes or No for each song and we will tabulate how London City has voted.  Our winners will be announced during the Half-Time Show, and the London City Players will perform Bonnie Tyler.

Then its back to the live show for the winners.  Plus your chance to win 250L for best in your countries colours!

This year the live show can be seen worldwide on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/eurovision

We hope you can join us.  It all starts at 11am SL time.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/100/107/23

Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 11am SL.

You can enjoy the grizzly spectacle of the campest show on earth, The Eurovision Song Contest, in London City on Saturday.

From  11am SL (7pm UK) get your space on the dance floor as we celebrate by-gone British entries, then listen to this year's hopefuls as they each croon their way into the inevitable oblivion that awaits them.

Our half time show this year features Bonnie Tyler making a spectacle of herself.  And win some cash, "Best in your country's colours".

 Enjoy the show here in London City http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/120/115/24

The Fratellis in Concert on Saturday

The Fratellis in Concert in London City, this Saturday from 12pm SL time (8pm UK).

The Fratellis burst on to the scene in 2006 with their debut album Costello Music spawning  5 singles with sales of over 1.5 million. The band toured the record internationally, playing shows in Europe, the United States and Japan, and won the 2007 BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act.

The band consists of three unrelated members, who perform under pseudonyms: Jon Fratelli (lead vocalist and guitarist), Barry Fratelli (bassist) and Mince Fratelli (drummer).

Despite solo projects, the band has produced five more albums and the on stage band now includes Will Foster (keyboards), a brass section and the Wild Tonics provide harmonies for a fuller sound.

If you only know them for Chelsea Dagger, then you've been missing out on so much that the Fratellis have to offer.

Seekers on Saturday

We're having a sing-a-long party with Mavis Cock (who later became Judith Durham).

The Seekers were an Australian up-tempo folk/pop quartet, formed in 1962.

They were the first Australian pop group to achieve major chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States.

The group had Top 10 hits in the 1960s with I'll Never Find Another You, A World of Our Own, Morningtown Ride and Georgy Girl.   The Carnival Is Over is still one of the top 50 best-selling singles of all time in the UK.

Reformed in the late 1990's, The Seekers were still regularly performing until 2015.  However due to the ill health of lead singer Judith Durham, the band had to end their farewell tours after the show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, when Judith's declining health had become obvious.  

Last year a new show on Broadway called Georgy Girl, telling the musical story of the band reignited interest in the group.   Judith Durham lived to see the incredible resurgence of interest in talent. She died on 5th August 2022 and the world lost one of the most amazing voices ever, but her legacy continues.

Enjoy The Seekers in London City on Saturday.   Party starts at 12pm SL time (8pm UK) with the show an hour later.

 TP: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/100/100/23

Shortly before her death, Judith Durham released Acapella album demonstrating that she had retained nearly all of her beautiful voice, despite suffering a brain bleed earlier the same year, but the concert in London City features Judith at her absolute best.