It has been that time of the year when Carnival descends on the streets of West London bringing to life the streets with the beats, colours and tomfoolery of Carnival.
As a relative newbee to London this event is somewhat of a blend of absolute fear and entertainment at the same time. This year I tried something new…
I went to Grime Day
Yes ladies and gents – I went to Notting Hill Carnival on a Monday! Having said that is was to the Red Bull VIP event #rmbacarnival – therefore could be considered cheating!
As we headed to the event on the edge of Portobello Road – the remains of the previous days revelry could be seen throughout the streets as the revelers came back for round 2. In pure British Pride – the rain did not hold back these folk and I was going to stay true to myself and make it through the downpour.
Outfit Choice: Hunters, Jeans and Leather Jacket
Yes I know – Wellies at NOTTING HILL! What a fashion plunder – going against the grain of every rude girl to grace grimey monday! Well do you know what – they were needed! It was recorded as the wettest day on record for a Bank Holiday in August – so please forgive for the fashion faux pas.
The Music: Grime, Beats and Basement Jaxx
From the second we set first under the West Gate the room was alive with heavy beats of jungle, drum n bass, garage and the grime that really gets you moving. Sounds of various MC’s and DJs with a side order of some Carnival style dancing set the atmosphere alive.
(a little bit of audience participation – these girls were awesome)
Finished off with the Incredible Basement Jaxx
The Atmosphere: Free bar – all mixers were red bull – no tiredness in this joint
The bar men were having as much fun and provided added entertainment to the positive vibes of this wet Bank Holiday Monday.
Happy Carnival 2014
