The Angry Russian on chavs and the Chap Olympiad
Fri, 23/07/10 – 12:38 | No Comment

The Angry Russian attended the Chap Olympiad, an event that rekindled his past perception of England being a refined, elegant place. Check out his musings on how the real and imagined UK clash in his mind.

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Cheapside

living it up in London without breaking the bank.

In Translation

because subtitles aren’t always possible.

Rough 'n Tumble

getting off your butt and onto the pitch.

Street Talk

getting lost in London just got really fun.

Tomfoolery

your guide to a good time—you don’t even have to call Jenny.

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Swiss wins Rhythm of London Busking Competition
Tue, 20/07/10 – 8:06 | One Comment
Swiss-born Noémie Ducimetière wooed the crowd with her French songs. Photo credit: Kathrine Anker

Swiss-born Noémie Ducimetière wooed the crowd with her French songs. Photo credit: Kathrine Anker

“Do I have to sing the same song again…? For fuck’s sake!” Those were the words with which a baffled Noémie Ducimetière stumbled on stage after winning the 2010 Rhythm of London Busking competition.

The 22 year old Swiss-native beat eight other local bands (including Will and the People, who have been showcased before on the site) last Sunday at the Shoreditch Festival. She will receive an official Transport for London Busking license, studio time at Wendyhouse Productions with a leading producer and sound engineer, and a performance slot at the Bedford, an important stage for upcoming bands.

French-speaking Ducimetière chatted with The First Pint about her experiences with music and London, coming to the city when she was only nine, and what’s next in store for her.

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Canada Day in Mother England
Thu, 1/07/10 – 0:26 | One Comment
Canada Day in Mother England

Celebrate Canada Day in London! With a raft of festivities going on in Trafalgar Square, you can’t go wrong.

Shoreditch Festival 2010
Wed, 30/06/10 – 8:26 | 2 Comments
Shoreditch Festival 2010

Summer is finally here and with it comes plenty of festivals. The First Pint’s Meredith Humphrey checks out what will be on offer at the Shoreditch Festival in mid-July.

A South African Feast
Mon, 28/06/10 – 15:39 | No Comment
A South African Feast

With all eyes of the world on South Africa, The First Pint, decided to find out a little bit more about the South African community here in London.

The London Hong Kong Boat Festival: Drums and Dragons on Sunday 27 June
Sun, 27/06/10 – 11:21 | No Comment
The London Hong Kong Boat Festival: Drums and Dragons on Sunday 27 June

Not going to the beach? Kathrine Anker gives us a taste of what’s going on on the Thames today.

Summer is here: Greek beach in Southbank
Sat, 26/06/10 – 18:53 | No Comment
Summer is here: Greek beach in Southbank

Have you ever thought that the only thing that London needed was a beach? Well, fret no more: the Greek National Tourist Association set up a Greek-themed beach on the Southbank. Go there this weekend to enjoy the sun and Greek food!

No Soul for Sale at the Tate Modern?
Fri, 25/06/10 – 12:03 | No Comment
No Soul for Sale at the Tate Modern?

The Tate Modern has been celebrating its 10th anniversary with a number of unique exhibitions, including May’s ‘Festival of Independents’ called No Soul for Sale. But following the discovery that the Tate receives sponsorship from BP, many can’t help but wonder: is the Tate’s soul for sale?

Free music, waterfalls and flights
Fri, 25/06/10 – 11:08 | No Comment
Free music, waterfalls and flights

Free concerts, free waterfalls and free flights – The First Pint wants to visit Iceland.

Free Theatre and Weird Architecture at the V&A
Fri, 25/06/10 – 8:26 | One Comment
Free Theatre and Weird Architecture at the V&A

The Factory theatre group and the V&A have teamed up to bring six free plays just for this weekend. With a free architecture exhibition to see in the museum as well, there couldn’t be a better deal!

Dominos seeking Defoe doppelganger
Thu, 24/06/10 – 16:53 | 2 Comments
Dominos seeking Defoe doppelganger

Domino’s are giving away pizza vouchers for England squad lookalikes and anyone who scores well in their new online football game.

Danger and glamour at the Wam Bam Club in Piccadilly Circus
Wed, 23/06/10 – 12:54 | One Comment
Danger and glamour at the Wam Bam Club in Piccadilly Circus

Burlesque classes and a fancy night out is what is expected at the Wam Bam Club, a spicy show at Café de Paris. Perfect for a sexy evening with the girls.

Kensington Roof Gardens: London’s green refuge
Tue, 22/06/10 – 10:21 | 5 Comments
Kensington Roof Gardens: London’s green refuge

London is a bustling, grey city. However, great green spaces abound as the English love for nature can be found around the city. A secret roof top garden just off High Street Kensington is proof of this. Get to know the Kensington Roof Gardens and relax.

World Cup 2010 South Africa: views from London
Mon, 21/06/10 – 11:31 | No Comment
World Cup 2010 South Africa: views from London

After a week of World Cup mayhem, here at The First Pint we are all about the beautiful game. That’s why we put an Italian, a Brazilian and an Englishman together to discuss their home teams and how they are enjoying the competition.

International Musicians in London
Sun, 20/06/10 – 11:48 | One Comment
International Musicians in London

London is often seen as the music capital of the world. Many musicians from around the world come to try their luck in the city. Not many succeed. Claire Sergent and Elisabeth Fischer offer two sides of the struggle of international musicians in London.

Mexican munchies in London: a look at the city’s beef burritos
Fri, 18/06/10 – 13:36 | One Comment
Mexican munchies in London: a look at the city’s beef burritos

The First Pint goes binge eating on beef burritos – and tells where you can bag the best one in town!