I’m doing a talk at Glasgow University on effective poster design and what rules to follow to make your poster memorable. This is part of their Media Week and I’ll be focussing on what people who are starting out in design, should remember when it comes to making their work effective, memorable and any no-no’s they must avoid. I’ll then go on to a Photoshop tutorial to show some tricks to remember (if you have a laptop with PS, feel free to bring along). No experience necessary and if you’re looking to learn new things then do join.

It’s free and it starts at 1pm 21/01 in the Williams Room, John Macintyre Building – http://goo.gl/maps/cJb0

I should also note, the above poster is fictional (for now).

Joe Crogan & Frank Sinatron are mega hunks who just can’t stop being Hunks. Join them as they discuss the premium method of dealing with Meriods (man periods) Being the perfect boyfriend (and staying bf material!) as well as newz, sports, weather and some music too. Lil Wayne, Neu! and Ennio Morricone all join in, while the hunks whistle over the songs, as well as playing their own music LIVE and sometimes not LIVE but still pretty tits.

Tickle your ears here! subcity.org/shows/hunks

hunks hunks hunks…

If you ride fixed gear or single speed in Glasgow, then I’ve designed a sheet of stickers for you. I’ve got 100 sheets to give away and if you’re interested, leave a comment and we can arrange something. If you’re not already on the site glasgowfgss.com, then head on over. Lots of fixie riders on it arranging cruises, meet ups, fixed beers and loads of other good things.

In case you’re wondering, yes they’re free.

‘Wan Gear, Nae Brain’

Friday passed, saw the celebration of Recoat Gallery’s 3rd Birthday. To mark this special occasion, artist’s from their recent Fool’s Gold tour headed up to paint and exhibit some pieces. One of the highlights of the show came from Insa‘s and Inkie‘s massive piece in the alleyway. The background was painted four times and a series of photo’s taken by WCNS’s Alex Martin, transformed it into an animated GIF. Check out more of these grafitti gifs over at Insa’s blog. TenTen from Hamburg and Veuch from Belgium also jetted in, dodged the neds and painted the other half of the alley with their unique style and really completed the piece.

To complete the event, Insa painted a Mercedes Benz and this was offered as a prize through the raffle. Congratulations to Nick Mangos, who scored the winning ticket – not bad for £1.50! Can’t wait to see it driving around Glasgow.

We would like to offer a big congratulations to Amy and Ali (above), owners of Recoat. We wish them twice as much success for the next three years as the past three have provided. Be sure to check out the Fool’s Gold video tour below, made possible by them and new Glasgow productions company Pigeon Promotions.

There are also more photos from the night, over at the fashion blog, Style Scanner.

Fool’s Gold European Tour and Exhibition from Pigeon Promotions on Vimeo.

We are now running a Tumblr photo blog, with a daily dose of inspirational imagery and moving pixels from around the world. If you would like to suggest some work, leave a note in the comment box.

Check it out daily, as it’s always getting updated.

WECANNEVERSTOP.TUMBLR.COM

Glasgow photographer Gordon Burniston is working on a job and needs your help. The job requires shooting 50 seperate 18- 27ish year olds, next week. If you would like the opportunity to have your portrait taken by this talented photographer plus get a fiver for it, pop along to his studio at 40 Osborne Street, Merchant City, anytime between 9am-6pm, Monday 21st June.

You can view more of his work at burniston.com

The Glasgow Cycling Festival is looking for photographers and filmers to help cover their week of events.

If you reckon you produce stellar quality work, and would like to get involved. Send a few examples of your work over to Neil McKie via neil@cruxof.it

The Glasgow Cyclying Festival will be kicking off next Saturday, which should prove to be a fantastic week of two wheeled adventure for all. It’s a great idea, drawing different cycling groups from Glasgow and beyond to promote awareness of cycling in the city. All are welcome from fixies, bmx, trikes and penny farthings to tandems and those weird 8 seat bikes one would see around the city last year.

There’s BBQs, prizes, film, competitions and much more planned over the week, so check the itinary below and get involved.

To keep up to date with the event, follow glasgowcyclefestival.cruxof.it/

>> Saturday 19th June
Event – It’s the longest day of the year so let’s go for a cycle tour of sun-drenched Beer Gardens and cafes of Glasgow.
Time – 12.00pm – 10.00pm
Details – Start point is Big Slope and follow route via Google Map locations. We will try to stick to route and times but a number will be supplied to find out our location.
Cost – £FREE

>> Sunday 20th June
Event – Afternoon Ride Out with free Sandwiches from the amazing Piece. We have 25 free sandwiches for first faces to appear.
Time – 1.00pm for a few hours.
Details – Meet at Piece on Argyle Street to pick up sandwiches, and then follow route TBC. Will be about 20 relatively flat miles.
Cost – £FREE

>> Monday 21st //
Day off – rest those legs.

>>Tuesday 22nd
Event – Fixed Beer – Drinks, food, ride, talk about week ahead.
Time – 6pm – late
Details – Meet at Big Slope. Go for a ride on a route that is determined there and then. Return to Big Slope for drinks, food and random chat.
Cost – £FREE

>>Wednesday 23rd June
Event – Cycle Cinema
Time – 7.00pm – late
Details – Eastvale Place railway arch will be a mini cycle cinema for the night. We will be showing some…. you guessed it, films about bikes.
There will also be a bicycle swap shop too. Bring your old parts, bits and pieces and exchange them for other parts. Doesn’t strictly need to be bike related. E.g. parts, accessories, clothing, magazines, books, films, art, etc. Lets keep this swap on so no money should change hands. Get there early to dump any stuff. Simple. Cheap beers on the go too!
Cost – £4 – Pay on the door.

>>Thursday 24th June
Event – Hill Climb
Time – 8.00pm
Details – Lung busting race up the winding paths in Kelvingrove Park. Further details to be announced online.
Cost – £2. Pay up on arrival. Spoke card will be issued.
Prizes – YES!

Event – Twilight Ride (weather permitting)
Time – 10.00pm
Details – We will be leaving from Kelvingrove Park, after Hill climb, on leisurely ride around the city.
Cost – £FREE

>>Friday 25th June
Event – Urban Keirin hosted by Westcoast Messengers
Time – TBC
Details – A Japanese Keirin race style event, but on the mean streets of Glasgow, at night. Not for the faint-hearted but great fun. Come along and spectate even if you’re not entering.
Cost – £3. Purchase online or on the night. Spoke card/tickets will be issued to riders after paying. No spoke card, no ride.
Prizes – YES!

Event – Alleycat race
Time –TBC
Details – A checkpoint race around the city. Half treasure hunt, half time trial. Fast and fun. Start at TBC
Cost – £3. Purchase online or on the night. Spoke card/tickets will be issued to riders after paying. No spoke card, no ride.
Prizes – YES!

>>Saturday 26th June
Event – City Cycle Scavenge – Basically a treasure hunt, on a bike, in the city
Time – 7.00pm
Details – Start point – Kelvingrove park fountain.
Cost – £3. Pay up on arrival. Spoke card and scavenge pack will be issued at that point.
Prizes – YES!

Event – PARTY!
Time – 10pm – LATE
Details – Eastvale place arch being turned into a bike party – Subcity Soundsystem, bikes, gamess and good times.
Cost -£4

>>Sunday 27th June
Event – BBQ
Time – 3.00pm – late
Details – Closing party with BBQ. Bike games and prize giving for the week’s events.
Burnbank Bowling Green. Prey for sunshine! If not, we’ll just go inside and drink from the very cheap bar!
Cost – £FREE

Prize fund so far includes stuff from Bagaboo, Knog, UrbanHunter, Belk, Hubjub, Aye-Aye Books, Artisan Roast, Gear Bikes, Recoat Gallery, Bonnie Bikes and De’il on Wheels.
Crux will be collaborating with Glasgow based cycling groups, artists, designers, businesses and musicians to stage events throughout the city. All ticket monies well be circulated back into the event production and prizes

Event details will be updated regularly via site and Facebook so keep an eye out. We look forward to seeing you throughout the week. Any questions can be directed to us via email.

It’s been a while since there was some new music on the site. This isn’t really a playlist, more a varied collection of different music which deserve to be shared and enjoyed with more people.

Some are fast, some are so slow, some are up and some are down. Needless to say, They’ve all been receiving the repeat button treatment, here at the We Can Never Stop HQ. Like, dislike, recommend or commend – share your thoughts in the comment box.

Gauntlet Hair – I Was Thinking
Paul Simon – Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Blank Dogs – Open Shut
Soft Moon – Breath The Fire
Plaaydoh – Mon Bicycle
Miracles Club – A New Love
Foxes In Fiction – 15 Avian
The Jesus and Mary Chain – Just Like Honey
Night Control – Star 131
Common – Everywhere
Health – In Heat (Javelin remix)
Birds & Soul – Birds & Soul
Twin Sister – The Other Side Of Your Face
Nite Jewel – Lover
Atlas Sound – Walk A Thin Line
Yo La Tengo – Little Eyes
Small Black – Pleasant Experience
J Dilla – Safety Dance
Cisco Houston – The Cat Came Back

This arrived in the post this morning from Fabric. Watch this space for a full review and maybe even a little sample (if I’m allowed). It’s seriously a top knotch Twitch & Wilkes album and it’s totally hyping me up for this long weekend ahead. Also, in case you’re wondering, yes, it does love your ears. Very, very much.