London Haunted Festival Featured on Second Life Login Screen!!

London was pleased to see that Second Life and Linden Labs, decided to feature us yesterday!  If you noticed your login screen yesterday you would of seen a message about the Haunted London Festival in Kensington!  Retrograde DJ Croft was kind enough to provide a photo of this great honor:

Haunted London Festival is a Featured Second Life Destination Event!

London is pleased to announce that our Haunted London Festival has made it in the Featured Second Life Destinations category!  Check our blog and join the London Gossip group in world, for more information about our Halloween themed events and areas throughout the month of October!

Haunted Festival in London

Join London for the entire month of October for special events, as the whole town gets ready for Halloween! Events include tribute band concerts, a Halloween-themed merchant's fair, daily live dj events and contests! Check out the blog at http://thelondonsims.blogspot.com for more information and a complete schedule of events.

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Wings Over London is a Featured Second Life Destinations Event!

London is pleased to announce that our special 9/11 airshow, Wings Over London, is a Featured Second Life Destinations event!  Join us on Sunday, starting at 10 am slt for a 90 minute Mayhem Rock Club event, followed by the special 1 hour flight show by the Flying and Golden Tigers Flight Squadrons in Second Life!  We will also have special events next week, including music, events, and of course many planes!

Wings Over London Air Show: 9/11 Tribute

Join the London community as they memorialize 9/11 with a special Wings Over London Air Show, featuring planes and flights by the Second Life Golden Tiger Pilots, a squadron of the Second Life Flying Tigers. Events in Hyde Park include daily air shows, planes exhibitions, and music events. Event held Sept. 11-16.

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The Lazy Bull is Now a Second Life Destination!

We are pleased to announce that the Lazy Bull is now a Second Life Destination! Thanks to all London guests, staff, and management for giving London its 15th Second Life Destination!

The Lazy Bull Pub

The Lazy Bull is Kensington's newest club. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, this hot spot offers a variety of music from different decades — from the groovy 1970s to present day. The club offers contests at every set, a live DJ and free mechanical bull rides.

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Merchant's Spotlight: The Torch Magazine

Business Owner:  KennieM Resident (Izzie Morgan)

Name of your business: The Torch Sl Guide

Type of business: SL Magazine

Description of your business: The Torch Sl Guide is a newcomers Second Life blog and Magazine. It helps to introduce newcomers to the Second Life world.

Slurl of your business:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LONDON%20Mayfair/48/98/2

Last Days of Summer Festival is a Second Life Destinations Event!

Join London this month for some very special events which we have combined to call the Last Days of Summer Festival!  Throughout the month of August you will see some very special events, including Tribute Bands, a London decades music festival, a week long beach event in Mayfair, and a merchants fair from all your favorite London merchants!  We are pleased to announce the Last Days of Summer Festival is also a FEATURED Second Life event!  Read our blogs and join the London Gossip Group in world to keep up to date on events and times!

The Last Days of Summer Festival

Join London for the entire month of August for special events, including a concert, a street merchant's fair, a week long summer beach party in Mayfair, and a music festival featuring music from different decades from the 1950s to the present day. The festival ends with a week-long street carnival.

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Steph Lytham: From DJ to Second Life Model!

Popular London DJ Steph Lytham, just recently stepped into the fierce world of SL modeling.  London is no stranger to modeling, having put on many Virtual London Fashion Weeks and shows.  I talked to Steph to get her views about modeling in SL and she provided the following information:

Why did Steph join Second Life?:
Steph lytham rezzed into SL on November 1st 2010 after overhearing a conversation on a train about secondlife and deciding to check it out.

What or who gave you the idea to try Second Life modeling?

First (and still) a host and DJ on the London sims, she had toyed with the idea of taking up model training on several occasions but wasn't really sure where to start or which schoool to join.  A few months later her and a friend were talking, her friend mentioned her model training course she was doing at UCWS. Steph had previously visited the campus and had information on it. On reccomendation from her friend Vicky, she started to watch shows and attended a few styling contests at CWS. She received an invite to join the Hollywood Walk of Fame contest 2011, took part in 2 styling contests and attended some free basic model training that was on offer. She had the bug!

What happened next?
Steph enrolled in the July class at UCWS and began training with vigour. In the next few days she will take her mid term exam before graduating at the end of July. With the help of another graduate from UCWS, she even built her own runway on her land so she could practice, practice, practice. A phrase often coined by the wonderful trainers at UCWS.

Styling musts:
Her main skin is Laq Susan in nougat with various make up tones which can be matched to almost any outfit she wears, yet still feeling like herself. Her shape is her own creation which she'd never part with, as she feels this gives her a unique identity and makes her who she is.

London Has 3 New Second Life Destinations!!

We are pleased to announce that we have 3 new Second Life Destinations!  Big Ben, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, and the Tower Hill Memorial are all Second Life Destinations!  This brings our total of Second Life Destination locations to 13 (not an unlucky number this time) in the London Sims!

Big Ben in London

Visit one of England's most iconic monuments! Big Ben is a a replica of the famous bell clock tower, which is located at the end of the Palace of Westminster. Guests can walk into the tower and grab mini-replicas of Big Ben and go up to the actual bell tower and take in London and hear the bells chime on each hour. Relive history at this exciting international treasure.

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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial

The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain is a replica of the real life memorial in Hyde Park. Visitors can visit the fountain and pay their respects to the "People's Princess."

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Tower Hill Memorial

The Tower Hill Memorial is a replica of the real life Tower Hill Memorial, which is located in London. The Tower Hill Memorial commemorates military personnel from WW1. The memorial also includes a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

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PNC Systems Stores is a Second Life Destination!

London is pleased to announce that PNC Systems Stores, is now a Second Life Destination!  PNC Systems is owned by London merchant PNC Blessed and sells a variety of gadgets, including an Elven translator, water fountains, and a cool media package!  The shop is located in The Kensington Building, which you may know from Virtual London Fashion Weeks!  Check out photos of  PNC:

PNC Systems Stores

PNC Systems Stores, located in the London Sims, offers a variety of unique gadgets, including an Elven translator and water fountains. There are also media TV sets that can be used to browse the web, check your email and even "zoom in" on parts of a webpage.

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Retrograde in Hyde Park This Weekend!!

Catch Retrogade this weekend for a special 4 HOUR event in Hyde Park!  On Saturday, July 23, Retrograde DJ Croft and Host Donna will be in Hyde Park to keep you dancing to 4 hours of fun and music!  The party starts at 12pm slt, so reserve your place now!  Check out the Retrograde VIP and London Gossip Groups for more information!  Below is a photo of a recent Retrograde party:

London Mayfair is now a Secondlife Destination!!

I am pleased to announce to our sim, London Mayfair (formerly Mayfair), is now a Secondlife Destination!  Please check out Mayfair's sights, including Coach & Horses, Club Capital, Mayhem Rock Club, and Marble Arch to name a few places!

London Mayfair

Mayfair is a replica of the real-life replica of the London district of Mayfair. The sim has replicas of many real-life locations and landmarks in Mayfair, including Marble Arch, the Shaftsbury Memorial Fountain, and the Burlington Arcade.

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Virtual London Fashion Week Summer 2011- Day 1

The beginning of Virtual London Fashion Week started us off with the amazing designs of Seldom Blue created by Indigoblue Dagostino: 

MEB took over the runway with their awesome summer dresses MarieElena Barbosa, out did herself with her sleek, sexy and suave designs: 

The day ended with  Manba with their cyber inspired elegant dresses by Mew Denimore: 

All of the designs were beautifully carried across the stage by the Models of the ELEGANCIA Agency. Federica Galtier, CEO and owner of ELEGANCIA spoke about her agency's Fashion Week runway debut, "I am overwhelmed with excitement that we have our agencies first show out of the way and I look forward to the other 17. I am very excited and proud of my team." 

DJ Anakin Gives London a Preview of Caribana!

Yesterday, DJ Anakin gave London a taste of Caribana by packing Hyde Park and spinning some awesome tunes in Hyde Park's Caribana festival location!  Check out photos of this event and check out Caribana, a FEATURED Secondlife event:

Caribana Festival is a Secondlife Destination!

Join London starting Tuesday, June 7 to Saturday, June 11 as we hold our Caribana Festival, which is a FEATURED Secondlife event!  Each day starting from 10 am we will hold 6 hours of events in Hyde Park, in our special Caribbean themed location.  Be sure to take a dip in our Dolphin Pool!  Join London Gossip in world to know a complete listing of events each day.

Caribana Festival

It's time for the Caribana Festival in Hyde Park! Join the party as residents celebrate this annual event, held June 7-11, which celebrates the Caribbean nations of the British Commonwealth. Six hours of music events will be held daily in Hyde Park, including contests and live DJ's.

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St. Mary Abbotts Church is a Secondlife Destination!

London is pleased to announce that St Mary Abbotts Church in our Kensington Sim, is now a Secondlife Destination in the category Spirituality & Belief.  All denominations are welcome to reflect or find inspiration.

St. Mary Abbotts Church

St. Mary Abbotts Church is a replica of the real-life church in the same location in real-life Kensington, United Kingdom. Visitors can take in the stained glass and enjoy the peace and solitude as they search for religious inspiration, or simply need a quiet place to worship. All denominations are welcome.

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New Concert Schedule!

London is proud to announce an updated Tribute Band Concert Schedule!  You can view the schedule below or check out our Concert Schedule on the Entertainment blog for London!

Concert Schedule:
Sunday, May 29, 2011 - Rammstein
Sunday, June 5, 2011 - Siouxise & The Banshees
Sunday, June 12, 2011 - The Doors
Sunday, June 26, 2011- Ozzy Osbourne
Sunday, July 10, 2011 - Guns & Roses
Sunday, July 24, 2011 - No Doubt

All tribute bands have a pre concert bash to get you in the party mood that starts at 10 am slt and all tribute band concerts will start at 12pm slt.

Please continue to check this blog and join the London Gossip Group to get updates about our events and tribute band concerts!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in London!

Starting today, until Thursday, London will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with performances in Hyde Park by the Club Capital DJ's!  Tp into our Mexican square area and win free gifts from our pinata and of course taste some of our yummy nachos and dip!  Today's event featured DJ Crysis packing Hyde Park, followed by DJ Hellwaker spinning and mixing an awesome 2 hour house music set!  Catch us on this Thursday, the actual day of Cinco de Mayo as we have special events for you!  Our Cinco de Mayo celebrations are part of our May Arts & Culture Month, which is a featured Secondlife Destination!  Check out photos from today's events:

May Arts & Culture Month in London

Join the fun in London with happenings throughout the month of May. Events include a month-long Sculptie Contest, a Cinco de Mayo Celebration, and a Renaissance and Medieval Fair with jousting. For more info, check out http://thelondonsims.blogspot.com.

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Queen Tribute Band Rocks Hyde Park!!

Yesterday, Queen rocked Hyde Park, with a rousing performance, which had everyone dancing and singing that favorite hit, "We Will Rock You!"  DJ Sweetdizzy kicked off a pre concert show that packed the park, followed by an after show by DJ Anakin.  Below are photos from this event:



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May Arts & Culture Month is a FEATURED Secondlife Destination!!

We are pleased to announce that our May Arts & Culture Month is a FEATURED Secondlife Destination!  Please check this blog and the London Gossip Group in world for  updates about events and contests for May!

May Arts & Culture Month in London

Join the fun in London with happenings throughout the month of May. Events include a month-long Sculptie Contest, a Cinco de Mayo Celebration, and a Renaissance and Medieval Fair with jousting. For more info, check out http://thelondonsims.blogspot.com.

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Relay for Life Fundraiser Raises over 12,000Ls!!

Today London held a Relay for Life Fundraiser in Hyde Park.  The fundraiser was a success and raised over 12,000L for Relay for Life, the official charity of the American Cancer Society!  This event was part of our April Awareness month of events, as we held fundraisers for Japan Disaster Relief and Second Pride.  In May we will have a fundraiser for War Child, a charity for children affected by wars.  Our event kicked off at 10am with DJ Anakin filling the park with 77 avis, followed by DJ Sweetdizzy who kept the crowd going with her awesome tunage!  A special appearance by the Second Life Cheerleading Squad capped a day of fun and fundraising for a great cause.  Below are photos of this event:





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