The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, celebrates the famous fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines.
Immerse yourself in what the Museum has to offer; explore the exhibits, enjoy our interactive displays and films, and see how the Royal Marines have developed into the world-renowned elite fighting force of today.

This event celebrates the nation's heritage by allowing access to properties not usually open: Enjoy this national event and discover hidden treasures and curiosities throughout the Museum’s grounds...

Free all you can eat BBQ , students only - 3 rooms, 2 2 DJ's . Open to 3am.

University life kicks off with the whirlwind of Freshers' Fayre, introducing you to the many sports clubs, societies and local businesses which can make your time at Portsmouth a lot more fun.

For the sportier among you, there are over 50 clubs, from mens' and womens' football, and mens' and womens' rugby, right through to trampolining, cheerleading, badminton, and many more. Like a slower pace in life? There are over 50 societies to choose from, covering interests like film, music, sci-fi, and cultural organisations such as Chinese and Islamic. Can't find a club or society you like? You could always get some mates together and start your own - it's a great way to make lots of new friends.

Don't forget the Union's own activities, including media - Pugwash newspaper and magazine, the Pure:FM radio station, and UPSU TV. Or how about volunteering with VIP, or raising money for charity with RAG - both are a lot of fun and look great on your CV. If you're a bit more career-minded, why not try the stalls of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force or the Army? There will also be local businesses from supermarkets to hairdressers, suit hire to banks, all offering discounts and free gifts, so bring your bag and a bit of money and dive in!

The Freshers' Fayre is in Ravelin Park (behind the Students' Union and the Library) on 22nd and 23rd September 2010. The fayre starts at 10.00am and runs until 4pm in the afternoon. It never rains - but british weather is more unpredicatable than the number 10 bus so don't worry if it's raining - everything is under the cover of our massive marquee tents and if the sun is out there'll be even more going on outside. The Waterhole bar will be open selling drinks and hot and cold food all day.

We'll see you all then for the most important festival of the year...

... FRESHERS FAYRE!

Visit the official Freshers Fayre website at www.upsu.net/freshersfayre

UPSU's Purple Wednesday launches into a new era of partnership with The Waterhole Bar teaming up with Highlight, Bar Risa, Bar 38 and Portsmouth's number one student promoters - Eskimo11.

Purple Wednesday will now be a celebration of Portsmouth student life kicking off with the Students' Union Waterhole Bar with food and drink thoughout the day. Highlight and Bar 38 will be working together from 6pm to provide all the traditions of Purple Wednesday - but with a twist.

Highlight will see special rate student deals, Guest DJ's, celebrities appearances and live acts adding to the chart and classic student favorites, while Bar Risa downstairs will be reserved solely to accommodate the traditional Sporting banter. At the same time Bar 38 will be supplying the best in RnB, Hip Hop, Alternative, Garage and House along with a more sophisticated range of drinks.

Find out more at www.purplewednesdays.com

Every Friday Highlight brings Portsmouth students live comedy. £5 incudes 2 hour  comedy, club and a free drink.

Offer code PORTNUS11.

To book visit www.thehighlight.co.uk

Thursday 30th September 7-9pm

The Mary Rose Museum

The Improbable Shakespeares – A Talk by Professor Tony Pointon (University of Portsmouth). Who wrote Shakespeare? Professor Pointon explores the different theories to the real identity of William Shakespeare.

Tickets £5 includes tea/coffee

info@maryrose500.org

Tel 023 92 750 521

Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th October  6pm – 7.30pm

The Mary Rose Museum

Mapping Tudor Portsmouth – A Talking Tour hosted by Rear Admiral John Lippiett and co-presented by Dominic Fontana(University of Portsmouth)

400 year maps of Tudor Portsmouth – on loan from the British Library and Admiralty Library.

Tickets £6.00

Licensed Bar

s.judge@maryrose.org

023 92 812931

Need some help managing your money? Come along to a Poundstretchers workshop, a quick and informal workshop that looks at how to make your money last longer and helps you plan a realistic budget. All sessions are at 3pm – Check www.port.ac.uk/moneydoctors for more info…

The very best DJ's playing all the best of Drum n Bass. Student friendly night bought to you by DnB of Portsmouth Uni

The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, celebrates the famous fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines.
Immerse yourself in what the Museum has to offer; explore the exhibits, enjoy our interactive displays and films, and see how the Royal Marines have developed into the world-renowned elite fighting force of today.

Fine music in a fine setting

14th October, 7.30pm, £12 p/p

Experience the majesty, splendour and brilliance of the Royal Marines Association Concert Band, playing music to rouse your spirit and please your ears!

The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, celebrates the famous fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines.
Immerse yourself in what the Museum has to offer; explore the exhibits, enjoy our interactive displays and films, and see how the Royal Marines have developed into the world-renowned elite fighting force of today.

Who do you think you are? What military careers lie hidden in your family's past? Find out about your military ancestors as the Museum takes part in this fascinating national event...

No Requests Presents Chris Coco – Feel Free, Live Good Album Tour 2010

Tickets are £5 (£3 to Regulars Card holders) on the door.

There will be no advanced tickets on sale for this event.

Chris Coco is a tastemaker, DJ, broadcaster, producer, musician and journalist.

He is currently promoting his new artist album Feel Free Live Good (Big Chill Recordings).

His radio show, Melodica, is growing from it’s base on Ibiza Sonica to include broadcasts in cities from Sydney to Istanbul to Chicago.

Listen to the latest episode every week at www.mixcloud.com/chriscoco

He is also working on new music with production partner Steve Miller as The Normalites; with his band City Reverb; and with production partner Sacha Puttnam on a secret new project.

With regular gigs at cool venues Supperclub and Player in London and international shows, Chris is a busy live DJ too.

Check www.chriscoco.com for the latest updates and Chris’ controversial blog posts.

Current projects and recent successes:

Melodica: Weekly radio show, broadcast on Ibiza Sonica and various other stations from Sydney to Istanbul. Listen to the latest online at www.mixcloud.com/chriscoco/

Feel Free Live Good: forthcoming Chris Coco album project to be released on Big Chill Recordings (the label of the festival) in the UK in July 2010.

DJing: Regular gigs at Supperclub in the west, The Player in the centre and various venues in the east keep London locked. Then there are the international shows.

City Reverb: released Lost City Folk album in February, followed by single Central Heating and Time Side On. Remix collection to come in 10. Currently writing second album.

Key career moments:


2009 – started Melodica, new radio show; remixes for Natural Born Chillers and Bardo State; made Feel Free Live Good album.


2008 – started new band City Reverb, cult single releases Time Side On, Central Heating and City Of Lights and live appearances at festivals including Glastonbury and Green Man and a special show at Tate Britain preceded an album called Lost City Folk.


2008 – presented Live Work Music for Ministry of Sound Radio.


2005-2008 – presented Bank Holiday Chillout and music documentaries for BBC Radio 2.


2006 – DJ element on Robbie Williams world tour playing in the band at all 64 shows and DJ warm up sets at many dates including San Siro, Milan; Parc Des Princes, Paris and The Bowl, Milton Keynes.


2002-2006 – presented Blue Room on BBC Radio 1 legendary, much loved late night weekend show with Rob Da Bank.


1999 – the present: freelance DJ and producer

DJing on every continent except Antarctica, all the major clubs in Ibiza; many major festivals including Glastonbury, Roskilde, Big Chill, Bestival; tours of Australia, Far East, USA etc.

Making compilations including Real Ibiza series, Solar Spectrums series, Blue Balearic, Dub Club, Chillin’ at the Playboy Mansion, Ministry of Sound Sessions, The Big Freeze and Acoustic Chill.


1990s – Editor of DJ Magazine pioneering dance music bible covering the club scene in its heyday.


1980s – DJ in Brighton, England pioneering early acid house scene, resident at Coco Club at Zap Club.


Key releases:


2010 – Chris Coco – Feel Free Live Good – LP forthcoming on Big Chill Recordings.


2009 – City Reverb – Lost City Folk – LP with band and several singles including successful Central Heating (Drumsound & Simon Bassline Smith Remix).


2008 – Normalites – EP – Including Pink Skyscraper, featuring on next Hotel Costes compilation.


2005 – Chris Coco – Heavy Mellow – LP including Drifting featured in Toyota Prius European campaign.


2002 – Chris Coco – Next Wave – LP including favourite Falling, featured on many TV shows including Nip Tuck, a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s Albatross feat Peter Green and a cover of Velvet Underground’s’ Sunday Morning feat Nick Cave.


2001 – CocoDaSilva – Saudade

One of a series of 12” singles on Kismet records, an ongoing collaboration with dance producer Rui DaSilva.


2000 – Coco & Stonebridge – The Beach – Big room club tune collaboration with dance producer Stonebridge.


1999 – Coco, Steel & Lovebomb – Yachts – lounge favourite, featured on many TV shows and ads incl Sex & The City and Frexinet, Spain.


1994 – Coco, Steel & Lovebomb – It – LP for Warp Records including club classic Feel It.

Need some help managing your money? Come along to a Poundstretchers workshop, a quick and informal workshop that looks at how to make your money last longer and helps you plan a realistic budget. All sessions are at 3pm – Check www.port.ac.uk/moneydoctors for more info…

No Requests Sunday Sessions Presents: Benji Boko – Performing His “Can I Mix It” Show!

Plus support from Andy Chisham & Djdafo

Doors @ 15.00hrs – £5.00

There will be no advanced tickets on sale for this event.

BENJI BOKO (“bo-co”)

Blasting into 2010 at the O2 arena with Calvin Harris, Deadmau5 & Justice, not to mention the 17,000 people tagging along, Benji Boko took off into the new decade with a bang!

Burning 3 million candles on his birthday cake, half-man, half-monkey Benji Boko recently defrosted in Brighton, UK, where his style of music is shaped by the records he finds in some of the 2nd hand shops & flea markets. One mans rubbish is another monkeys gold!

Can I MIX it? – Boko’s latest live show creation has been tearing through the clubs and festivals this past year…. but can he mix it? YES HE CAN!!!

“Benji is the future! His ‘Can I MIX it?’ show is FRIKKIN’ MEGA!”
(DJ Yoda)

“One of the most versatile new guys out there, with a great stage presence and cracking MIX of music!”
(Rob Da Bank)

“A multiple orgasm on the dancefloor!!!”
(Girl In Audience)

From Rockness to V-Festival, Ibiza to Amsterdam, crowds have been transported from the ‘norm’ into a world of pure imagination that completely defies explanation.

Boko describes his show as “on the fly, off the cuff, completely improvised live remixing.”
Were talking Mozart vs. Missy, Dizzee vs. Depeche Mode and Snoop vs. Simpsons, just to name a few.

A carefully selected, strategically planned series of samplers, sequencers and switches form the backbone of Boko’s arsenal. A complex set-up to say the least but ready to take out any dancefloor.

Not afraid to strip down to the bare essentials, he is equally as confident behind 2 turntables. Honoring classics from the past and inventively mixing them with gems from the present has earned his DJ set the label “a futuristic masterpiece.” Bungalow 8, London’s notorious celebrity hideout and Ibiza’s luxurious Atzarro are testimony to this.

He is equally as animated in the studio producing his debut album set for release in 2010.
Having collaborated with Maxi Jazz (Faithless) and Roots Manuva, the future looks good. His first single “The Jungle V.I.P” jumped straight to No. 16 in the iTunes electronic charts and received countless radio airplay across the globe. As well as the single being used on BBC & iTV he has worked on music for numerous TV commercials such as Motorola, Kellogs and Guiness.

2010…. here he comes!

The Royal Marines Museum, situated on the seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, celebrates the famous fighting spirit and long history of the Royal Marines.
Immerse yourself in what the Museum has to offer; explore the exhibits, enjoy our interactive displays and films, and see how the Royal Marines have developed into the world-renowned elite fighting force of today.

Don't miss out this half-term on a great family event! Good skills are essential to being a commando, here is a chance to hone some of those skills yourself...