The High Society

Shrouded in shadows, The Committee are the puppet masters to the High Society operation. Pulling the strings, fashioning the fun, delicately creating events which although appear a mite shambling and anarchic on the outside are actually planned in a vast map room where we all push little figurines around and plan enjoyment on a minute by minute basis. Yes The Committee are a friendly bunch of chaps and chap-esses, who will try their best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Without further ado, I introduce:

Simon
Treasurer

Hello. I am currently in a bit of packing frenzy - so much stuff, so little time - but, having realised I probably should have got this done quite a while ago, now seemed like the perfect time!

I have a substantial, but perfectly acceptable, yearning for tea, and coffee, in fact most caffeine based drinks, but not Red Bull - too sweet. As a result of this I spend quite a lot of my time in Lee Rosy’s, getting my regular fix of tea with a funny name. In terms of music, people I like to listen to include; Bowie, Marc Bolan, King Adora, Pink Grease, The Dandy Warhols, Digitalism, Shy Child, Chow Chow, Metric, LCD Soundsystem, Blur and Patrick Wolf. Outside of these things I like to make recordings on my 8-track. Also, the other day I bought a Synth and have not been bored since it’s a bit like going to 24 hour Tesco after a night out - so many things to choose.

Alex B
Social Secretary

Pretentious enough to write his description in the third person, Alex actually tries to be a nice person and as down to earth as possible. How successful he is in this is the subject of much academic debate. Alex likes a wide range of music, everything from Los Campesinos! or Beirut to Sunn0))). Though a particularly big fan of the work on Constellation records, and of course, Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Alex is more than willing to try new things, although do expect to know if he doesn’t like it. He also enjoys a good argument, as long as its in the right spirit, so don’t be surprised to be put on the spot. Alex is forced to split his time between Highsoc and the peace movement, of which he is president, which creates some interesting but never unwelcome tensions in his social life, and you can fully expect to see the same man you saw rolling around The Social the night before shouting through his trusty megaphone the morning after. One day he will work out how to combine the two, and then god help us all. He really isn’t as intimidating in person as this makes out, so do say hello and buy him a pint of real ale (Summer Lightning, please, if you can get it) and he’ll love you forever.

Jo
Social Secretary

Despite her upbringing in a land less than fruitful in alternative music (…Milton Keynes), Jo listens to an eclectic range of artists, from the likes of Architecture in Helsinki, Los Campesinos! and Arcade Fire to LCD Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco and Justice. She is an Architecture student, so as the glitter settled onto Patrick Wolf’s face, sleep deprivation settled into her life. However, through the cries of “go to bed you mentalist” she still seeks out new music and dances the night away, waiting for festival time to come around again. She loves the Mighty Boosh, films: from Donnie Darko to a shameless array of romantic comedies, anything arty and creative, and deciding to go out at the last minute. Given the time, money and the right company, she’d also try and visit every country in the world. She is friendly and approachable, as long as you don’t scare her off with intense political discussion… or The Kooks.

Charlotte
Social Secretary

Charlotte likes Animal collective, Deerhunter, Buttonhead, Cat Power, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Madlib, Quazimoto, The Knife, Daft Punk, Screaming Tea Party, Daniel Johnston, The Badical, the Arthur theme-tune, Mogwai, RJD2, Bonde do Role, Tapes ‘n Tapes… FILMS, Daniel Gray animations, google earth, Modern Toss, juice, David Attenborough and cacti.

Charlotte is less partial to eggs, cheese, Mick Hucknall and cold places.

Rob
Communications Secretary

I’m Rob, I’m from the quaint (boring) southern town of Salisbury, and I’d like you to think that’s why I devote inordinate amounts of energy to the X-men and American sports. In reality, the time should be spent on my course (Biochemistry). Any spare time is pretty much mopped up by sleeping. I’m still unsure whether a grumpy, lazy recluse will make a good communications secretary.

Say Hi and talk about film, football (I support the newly promoted Salisbury FC, and Liverpool), comics, American sport or the F1/FO ATP synthase enzyme. Use long words and see my smug smile melt away. I do like a gig of an evening.

Music wise I love Sonic Youth, Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think plus countless derivative post-rock bands. Other favourites are At The Drive In, Bright Eyes, Rival Schools, Four Tet, Fugazi. I have a dark grunge past that sometimes seeps out, and I’m a sucker for twinkly electronica. I promised not to list everything. My last.fm page gives away my dirty secrets though.

Chris

Social Secretary

When Chris isn’t editing his Facebook profile or styling his facial hair he enjoys  pissing away his history degree bashing out half-arsed, late night essays in the Hallward, slowly losing his sanity in some of Lenton’s less than salubrious environs, and having it large with “the lads” . Chris’ current musical faves are Yellow Magic Orchestra, Burial, Boris, Wipers, This Heat, Faust, James Blackshaw, Robbie Basho, Bathory, Wu-Tang Clan and Comus. Chris’ current Nottingham faves are The Robin Hood Experience, Selectadisc, Futureproof, Fortune Boy, the Portland to Trent tunnel (not just an urban myth!), and The Happy Return. What he likes in stature and ambition he hopes he can make up for in a friendly face and a good ear.