Brixton news, rumours and general chat - December 2012

[zeldarhiando]

right, artists in brixton village.... only recently moved in (most of them)- 6 months seems to be longest, one I was talking to was 4months. Renting off the 'charity who own the market (?)who have given them notice as there are structural problems witht he roof they need access to the overhead spaces to fix.

most are planning to go to somewhere near goldsmiths- the guy I spoke to was looking to sign a 6 month lease so not sure whether they'll be back

I'm amazed by the sheer number of incorrect facts in your post - so thought I'd better clarify some of them.

1) There are 23 studios above Granville Arcade, which are provided by the Artists Studio Company (no connection to Brixton Market, which is privately owned). These are sublet to artists at a nominal rent
2) At least some of the artists have rented the spaces for years - personally, I've had a studio in Granville arcade for 4 years - i.e. we were renting the spaces before Spacemakers ran their 'empty shops' project, and actually supported it through running galleries etc in the empty shops until they could be rented out
3) ASC have been given notice of eviction / termination of tenancy, and are appealing it. There's nothing wrong with the roof as far as I am aware.
4) ASC have offered to put affected artists on a waiting list for alternative space in other areas. There is unlikely to be any studio space for us in Brixton in the short term.
5) It is incorrect to assume most of the artists are 'from goldsmiths' - they include local artists (not students) who value having a space to work in that isn't miles from home.

Support would be appreciated. Spreading untrue rumours is not!

 

[zeldarhiando]

p.s. Some of the studios will be opening to the public this weekend. I suggest you maybe come and find out the truth first hand?

 

[Manter]

I'm amazed by the sheer number of incorrect facts in your post - so thought I'd better clarify some of them.

1) There are 23 studios above Granville Arcade, which are provided by the Artists Studio Company (no connection to Brixton Market, which is privately owned). These are sublet to artists at a nominal rent
2) At least some of the artists have rented the spaces for years - personally, I've had a studio in Granville arcade for 4 years - i.e. we were renting the spaces before Spacemakers ran their 'empty shops' project, and actually supported it through running galleries etc in the empty shops until they could be rented out
3) ASC have been given notice of eviction / termination of tenancy, and are appealing it. There's nothing wrong with the roof as far as I am aware.
4) ASC have offered to put affected artists on a waiting list for alternative space in other areas. There is unlikely to be any studio space for us in Brixton in the short term.
5) It is incorrect to assume most of the artists are 'from goldsmiths' - they include local artists (not students) who value having a space to work in that isn't miles from home.

Support would be appreciated. Spreading untrue rumours is not!

If you'd read my posts before kicking off, you'd have seen I met one at a party and that is what he told me. Sorry it isn't correct IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, but don't be so fucking arsey

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'm amazed by the sheer number of incorrect facts in your post - so thought I'd better clarify some of them.

Support would be appreciated. Spreading untrue rumours is not!

To be fair, the thread title is
Brixton news, rumours and general chat - December 2012

 

[RaverDrew]

If you'd read my posts before kicking off, you'd have seen I met one at a party and that is what he told me. Sorry it isn't correct IN YOUR EXPERIENCE, but don't be so fucking arsey

Tbf the last thing Brixton needs is gentrifiers that don't know shit spreading false rumours based on heresay they've heard at a party

 

[zeldarhiando]

I think I was thrown by the general tone, suggesting the artists were part of the gentrification problem in Brixton. If I misread that then I apologise. The facts were wrong, and needed correcting. Maybe I should start another thread called 'accurate information about Brixton'

 

[Manter]

Tbf the last thing Brixton needs is gentrifiers that don't know shit spreading false rumours based on heresay they've heard at a party

So all the rest of you did diddly squat to investigate, and I asked the only contact I had and passed on what he said- including the odd apparently and question mark.

That at least managed to make someone break their cover and pass on some alternative information, albeit rudely. The alternative is what? Say nothing till I have a signed affadavit?

 

[gaijingirl]

Maybe they've gone to West Norwood

nope... they would be welcome I expect.

 

[editor]

I think I was thrown by the general tone, suggesting the artists were part of the gentrification problem in Brixton. If I misread that then I apologise. The facts were wrong, and needed correcting. Maybe I should start another thread called 'accurate information about Brixton'

It might be worth starting a separate thread explaining your position in detail and perhaps suggesting courses of action available to locals who might want to help you fight this forthcoming eviction?

I'm sure there'd be quite a few people who would like to learn more about what's going on, and hopefully you'll be able to drum up some support.

 

[Rushy]

Loved is a bit strong.
They were okay at best I thought.

I never forgave them for taking over from Rice'n'Spice.

 

[zeldarhiando]

It might be worth starting a separate thread explaining your position in detail and perhaps suggesting courses of action available to locals who might want to help you fight this forthcoming eviction?

I'm sure there'd be quite a few people who would like to learn more about what's going on, and hopefully you'll be able to drum up some support.

good idea!

 

[Rushy]

oh, it was greasy and average, and the service was surly on a good day, but it was quick, and cheap, and warm, and open all hours and sorted me out god knows how many late nights when I was too tired to cook, or too pissed too early....

There is s small hatch selling the same kind of food just opened close by - it's part of the convenience store on the corner of Brighton Terrace. So you can still get a fix of average greasy!

 

[editor]

There is s small hatch selling the same kind of food just opened close by - it's part of the convenience store on the corner of Brighton Terrace. So you can still get a fix of average greasy!

That's the place here, yes?



That place seems to be about 5 shops in one!

 

[colacubes]

I knew there was something I meant to report. There appears to be a curry house opening next door to Asmara on Coldharbour Lane. I think it's called Bombay Inn (it's Bombay something). Was being fitted out when I walked past on Monday and didn't look too far off being finished.

 

[editor]

I knew there was something I meant to report. There appears to be a curry house opening next door to Asmara on Coldharbour Lane. I think it's called Bombay Inn (it's Bombay something). Was being fitted out when I walked past on Monday and didn't look too far off being finished.

Yep. They're taking over the rather enigmatic music studio thing that was there.

 

[Rushy]

That's the place here, yes?

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That place seems to be about 5 shops in one!

That's the one. Tiny hatch on the Brixton High Street side, furtherst from the door. Blink and you might not see it - but you will probably smell it! That's how I noticed.

 

[madolesance]

Yep. They're taking over the rather enigmatic music studio thing that was there.

I thought it was going to be next door to the music studio which is currently under repair.

 

[colacubes]

I thought it was going to be next door to the music studio which is currently under repair.

Me too, but I wasn't paying a massive amount of attention when I walked past

 

[editor]

I thought it was going to be next door to the music studio which is currently under repair.

I'll check as I'm walking by soon.

 

[leanderman]

That's not his finger.

I was probably more worried about being taken to task for being so unkind on Twitter about their school's visit by Cameron and Clegg

 

[gaijingirl]

I was talking to a Corpus Christi mum today who was laughing because they had Chuka Umunna in there last week..... covering all the bases - a very Catholic virtue..

 

[Winot]

I was probably more worried about being taken to task for being so unkind on Twitter about their school's visit by Cameron and Clegg

You did right.

 

[Winot]

dp

 

[editor]

I thought it was going to be next door to the music studio which is currently under repair.

Yes, you were right. Here's the studio's website if anyone's interested - http://instantmelodies.co.uk/

 

[clandestino]

I knew there was something I meant to report. There appears to be a curry house opening next door to Asmara on Coldharbour Lane. I think it's called Bombay Inn (it's Bombay something). Was being fitted out when I walked past on Monday and didn't look too far off being finished.

There's a Bombay Inn at the top of Brixton Hill. Maybe it's the same people opening another branch?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

There's a Bombay Inn at the top of Brixton Hill. Maybe it's the same people opening another branch?

I wondered that. He'd be doing well if that were the case.

 

[madolesance]

There's a Bombay Inn at the top of Brixton Hill. Maybe it's the same people opening another branch?

I did hear something that it's the same folks. Obliviously moving down to where all the action is and no other Indian restaurants.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I did hear something that it's the same folks. Obliviously moving down to where all the action is and no other Indian restaurants.

Most curry houses aren't actually owned by Indians

 

[madolesance]

Most curry houses aren't actually owned by Indians

There probably not owned by Indians, but the banner that's appeared in the new business proclaims to sell 'Authentic Indian food'. Unlike Elephant in Granlville Arcade, which sells genuinely expensive Pakistani street food.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

There probably not owned by Indians, but the banner that's appeared in the new business proclaims to sell 'Authentic Indian food'. Unlike Elephant in Granlville Arcade, which sells genuinely expensive Pakistani street food.

I thought street food was supposed to be cheap