WEDDING DJ PERIL, KASABIAN KICKABOUT CONTINUES & FARIS BADWAN MOONLIGHTS

I PITY the DJ who played at my friend’s wedding last weekend. He had carefully planned out every single track. But a wedding DJ can never please everyone. And this poor guy was bullied and manhandled for most of the night by one particularly boozy, choosy guest. At least he didn’t end up nearly being beaten up by a big scary uncle, which is what happened at my cousin’s wedding when said uncle objected to the volume – dangerous business being a DJ!

• Be careful what you ask for. I said some time ago we should forget these pitiful World Cup anthem attempts and let Kasabian continue as the unofficial soundtrack for British football. Turns out they’ve signed a deal with the Premier League to use Fire for the next three years. I take it back – overkill is a bad thing. At least I don’t watch too much football and it’ll give those who do a break from incessant playing of Club Foot.

Although if this is the future for the next three years I won't be complaining!

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• The Horrors’ frontman Faris Badwan, an ex-St Martin’s College student, presents an exhibition of his art and projections at The Book Club, Leonard Street, Finsbury (Aug 11-29). His work has already adorned the sleeves of The Horrors’ records, T-Shirts and fanzines, and he has also created sleeves for records by Hatcham Social and The Charlatans. This show features 100 new pieces for the first time. The private view’s on August 11, with a line-up of special guest DJs, including Faris, and limited edition signed prints will be on sale.

• I like the sound of these guys and their YouTube videos – go see Avenge Vulture Attack at Monto Water Rats on Monday.