http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-2102-rob-da-bank/topic-rss.do Rob da Bank RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23724522-camp-bestival-is-big-on-charm.do Camp Bestival, baby brother to the Isle Of Wight’s Bestival, is calm and unhurried. 2009-07-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23721465-reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-business-in-silicon-london.do It is a pleasant surprise to meet anyone who is optimistic at the moment. So I have liked spending time with people involved in London technology start-ups in the past week 2009-07-20T07:13:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/review-23687523-queens-of-noize-smash-up-camden.do Follow the paps to Smash and Grab's starry new home at Proud's stables in Camden. 2009-05-07T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23661842-the-goldsmiths-girls-who-want-to-jam-with-the-wi.do One prides itself on the freedom to experiment, thinking differently and individuality. The other represents a slice of the solid values of middle England - a slice of jam sponge, that is 2009-03-13T09:01:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/article-23508597-best-comedy-festivals.do Comedy is big business at this year's rock festivals, with better-than-ever line-ups - making this the summer of laughs. 2008-07-04T10:38:23Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23498661-summer-festivals-calendar.do Whether you're after stadium-sized rock, all-night DJs or arty boutique bashes, use our handy calendar to plan your summer good times. 2008-06-24T09:35:51Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23482547-getting-in-the-festival-mood.do The inaugural Bandstand felt like the start of the festival season with “love teepees” and a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. 2008-05-05T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23481630-weekend-gig-guide.do Singalong to The Kooks, dance to Cuban 12-piece Buena Vista Social Club or spend a more relaxing evening with Katie Melua. 2008-05-01T13:09:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23476189-book-now-for-bandstand.do The Bandstand indoor festival, hosted by Sunday Best and Bestival founder Rob da Bank, will combine a selection of live acts. 2008-04-09T11:12:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23449110-book-now-for-bestival.do Bestival may be a while away, but with the line-up just confirmed, the Early Birds are already engaged. 2008-03-05T14:51:20Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23397569-playing-the-fields.do Isle of Wight's Bestival will be one of the summer's hottest music events. Arwa Haider asks its DJ organiser Rob da Bank why the fancy dress-fest seems to work. 2007-05-22T11:13:37Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23394161-critics-choice-top-5-clubs.do If you're out and about in clubland this weekend you can enjoy Bestival at Turnmills, the Mystery Jets at Circus or rave at Milk 'n' 2 Sugars. 2007-04-27T12:35:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23394173-warming-up-for-a-tents-summer.do The festival season is upon us and Scott Manson suggests the only way to warm up for tent living is to get in some intense nights out now. 2007-04-27T15:24:37Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23393342-critics-choice-top-5-clubs.do From XFM remixes via electronica and a bit of Groove Armada, Chris Elwell-Sutton picks the best of this weekend's club nights. 2007-04-20T10:20:01Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23392511-a-radiohead-riddle.do Radiohead drop hints, Tarantino has killer taste, Natasha Bedingfield is back, and podcasts are soon to contain music. It's all happening, says David Smyth. 2007-04-13T09:58:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23390062-off-the-record-david-smyth.do David Smyth ponders the Arctic Monkeys' unlikely move into the world of fashion, extortionate ticket prices for gigs and Bjork's latest out-of-this-world album in his weekly column. 2007-03-23T11:49:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23387362-critics-choice-best-club-nights.do The Whoopee Club brings its burlesque, cabaret and classic dance music to west London and Guanabara provides an ideal introduction to the sexy, sweaty world of Brazilian nightlife. 2007-03-01T14:55:39Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23386667-critics-choice-top-five-club-nights.do From roller-skating at the Renaissance Rooms to "bosh bosh bosh" at The Hard Dance Awards and a fundraiser for New Orleans' musicians, Chris Elwell-Sutton picks the top nights out. 2007-02-23T15:42:20Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23377963-african-roots-and-rock.do It's been a good year for African music and the outstanding line-up at the Roundhouse, featuring Amadou and Mariam, K'Naan and Ba Cissoko, summed the year up. 2006-12-12T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23368556-this-weekends-best-events.do The Absolut Icebar celebrates its first birthday, guitarist Keith James plays Nick Drake songs and Water Rats hosts a kitsch and kinky retro night. 2006-09-28T14:48:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23366218-killer-line-up-and-carnival-spirit.do Lovingly curated by Radio One DJ Rob da Bank, Bestival prides itself on its killer line-up and a well defined sense of silliness and it broke the world fancy dress record again this year. 2006-09-10T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/home/article-23365965-take-me-out.do From an ultra-hip Brazilian sextet's debut gig to weird science at the Roundhouse, we've got a round-up of all the best events this weekend. 2006-09-07T11:29:04Z