Oxjam Takeover – Previewed

This Saturday sees the Oxjam Liverpool Takeover rock up at Camp and Furnace, with more than 20 artists in tow…

Wander down to the Baltic Triangle’s Camp and Furnace this Saturday and you’ll find yourself treated to a whole cavalcade of bands and musicians playing both for the crowds and a good cause.

Featuring the likes of the 2012 MOBO Unsung AWARD winner, and self professed ‘Soul Powerewd Nerd’ Esco Williams, the Mono LPs (described by GIT’s Peter Guy as possessing “a slew of songs which are bonafide hits waiting to happen”) and the superb modern day surf rock vibes of Beach Skulls, the Oxjam takeover team have programmed the event with eclecticism in mind, bringing together a swathe of acts who, ordinarily, might not find themselves rubbing shoulders.

“The Oxjam Liverpool Takeover has been an exciting project that has taken over the lives of my team in the recent months. The line up is full of great local artists that you wouldn’t normally see on the same bill and Camp and Furnace is the perfect venue for a real festival atmosphere,” said Keshia Humphreys, Takeover Manager.

Part of a broader Oxfam effort taking in hundreds of events around the UK this month, Oxjam has raised getting on for £2 million since its inception in 2006, and with tickets starting at £5 (advance, raising to £7 on the door), this weekend’s undercover mini-fest should swell those coffers further.

Running alongside the main event on-stage, we’re also promised “a selection of stalls, a photo booth, plus a few surprises to keep you entertained all evening!”, so you’ll be able to have a mooch in-between the bands and the bar.

In addition to Saturday’s blowout, Oxjam Takeover have programmed a pair of films to be screened at FACT. Beginning this Monday with the see it to believe it Dandy Warhols/Brian Jonestown Massacre documentary, Dig! and followed a week later by the dystopian 1979 cult classic, The Warriors, it’s clear a fair bit of thought has been put into occupying peoples’ ‘to do’ lists over the next couple of weeks.

Oxjam Liverpool Takeover 3pm – 2pm @ Camp and Furnace £5/£7

Posted on 17/10/2012 by thedoublenegative