Get social with iVAMOS! at the heart of Newcastle!

Newcastle’s new cultural hub iVAMOS! Social which is delivered by ¡VAMOS! and Breeze Creatives has opened its doors and is set to present an up and coming programme of Latin infused events at its Market Street residence. Located on the ground floor of Bamburgh House which already hosts various creative organizations under its roof, its reformation has transformed the venue from a previous nightclub into a social space that runs both day and night in partnership with Northeast Arts organisation, Breeze Creatives. iVAMOS! Social founder Nik Barrera said: “iVAMOS! Social aims to introduce a vibrant community center for everyone from Wednesday to Saturdays by offering food and drinks, DJ events, live music and film screenings. Plans for development in the near future includes workshops, markets, exhibitions, talks and hotdesking opportunities. A permanent residence for the region born renowned Latin festival iVAMOS!, which celebrated its’ 10 th Anniversary in June 2015, hosted five events including exhibition openings, film screenings and international DJS in its new social space as part of its debut. Nik Barrera added: “This is finally a place for us to call home. It might not be entirely iVAMOS! festival related after this opening but iVAMOS! will be at the heart of what happens here.” iVAMOS! Social officially opened its doors on 26 th September 2015 with its first monthly edition of World Disco, featuring a myriad of tunes from different locations such as Afro house beats, Iranian pop, Bollywood and Brazil Disco. Other monthly series introduced at the space within the last few weeks included ‘Mi Casa Su Casa’ (featuring Salsa tunes), ‘Masterjamz’ (an 80s/funk jams night), ‘Kizomba’ (playing sensual, Angolanoriginated beats) and much more to come. Since the opening on 30 th of October as a dynamic daytime hub, ¡VAMOS! Social has been embraced by everyone delighted by its transformation from a former nightclub. A variety of Latino cuisine is found on the simple and fun bar menu, such as the Bocadillo (Spanish style sandwiches), Charcuteria meat plates and Boquerones (a white anchovies meal) along with Colombian and El Salvador coffee and organic teas. One of its biggest, ticketed events is ‘The Day of the Dead’ Halloween extravaganza on 31 st October, featuring a vibrant and tropical ambiance involving sumptuous Latino food, games, activities, night stalls and more. Patrons are encouraged to create masks or dress up in their best Catrina or Catrine outfit to win interesting prizes. Tickets are limited and going at £7 per person and can be purchased via http://bit.ly/vamostickets We are also pleased to announce a brand new residency with clubnight Rubix – offering a world music series launching on Saturday November 7 with Auntie Flo, Contours and more. Auntie Flo push a unique ‘Afrofuturist’ sound and garnered a ‘Scottish Album of the Year’ award nomination for his album release, ‘Future Rhythm Machine’. It was also rated as one of the best albums of 2012. DJ Tom Burford started ‘Contours’ as a project that incorporate beats from Africa and Latin America to explore an eclectic, fusionist rhythm between jazz, Afrobeat, electronic, house and soul music. Contours is the cofounder of Newcastle based Rubix club night and we’re thrilled to have them part of the ¡VAMOS! Social journey!