Massive Attack, Mumford And Sons, The Fall also play Irish bash

Members of The Horrors are also set to play in charity shops

Faris' Exhibition of his drawings "Drawing a Straight Number 9" is currently on in East London until 29th August.To drop in and browse, or buy prints (limited to a run of 5), go to:THE BOOK CLUB100 Le...

The Horrors' frontman delves into the world of art with a new exhibition of his dark scribbles and moody illustrations at Shoreditch's The Book Club



Faris Badwan, lead singer of goth rockers The Horrors, has quite an impact on his audience when performing, but it isn't only his musical talents that gives you goosebumps. Musicians have often been known to turn to art and the latest to take up the mantle is polymath Badwan; his second exhibition on the 11th August at The Book Club on Leonard Street in East London's Shoreditch. Faris has also designed the artwork for the Hatcham Social and, indeed The Horrors, and having studied illustration at St. Martin's College of Art he is now exhibiting drawings, paintings and film projections in his second show in two years. Dazed caught up with him as he took a quick break from the studio where the ... article continues »

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Exhibition set to run from August 11 to August 29

Charity campaign will help raise awareness and support for young people with cancer

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Group lend their support by providing the soundtrack to a new charity video

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