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Category: Ace Cafe

  1. Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend Party & London Ride-Out - 2nd - 4th September 2016

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    2nd September 2016 | Ace Cafe Reunion Weekend – Continental Run Ride-In    

    From 18:00.   Ace Cafe, Reunion, London
    In addition to the spectacle of the arrival at the cafe of the "Continental Run", firing up the party weekend, there will be live rock n' roll with the band Gene Gambler & The Shufflers, with Jimmy Guntrip spinning the wax.

    venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD 
    tel: 020 8961 1000 
    website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com 
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    3rd September 2016
    Ace Cafe Racer & Rockers Ride-Out

    Depart: 10.30am Destination: Battersea Park (Central London)
    Led again by the Limited Edition Ace 904S Thruxton Special, returning to the Ace for the 8th annual Cafe Racer Review, with prizes for the "Best Ridden Cafe Racers", "Best Classic Cafe Racer", "Best Modern Cafe Racer", "Best Triumph Cafe Racer" and “Best Harley Cafe Racer”.

    venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD 
    tel: 020 8961 1000 
    website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com 
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    4th September 2016
    Ace Cafe Brighton Burn-Up & Ride With The Rockers 

    Depart: 10.30am. Route: A406 - A40 - M25 - M23 - A23 to Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront.   Brighton Beach Mods & Rockers

    Once again be flagged off by the Mayor of Brent, destination Brighton where, as well as an array of club, trade stands and displays, and live bands, the annual short seafront service and blessing is being kindly undertaken by Father Scott of the 59 Club. 

    There will also be a Best Scooter competition on the seafront at Brighton with prizes to include courtesy of Dr Martens and for all those that “Keep the Faith” with “All or Nothing”, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the seminal 1966 sound of “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’”, this year Ace Cafe London has not only got a pair of DM 8 eyelet cherry reds, but also a copy of the Dr. Martens book “A History of Rebellious Self-Expression”, both up for grabs as prizes for the “Best Scooter” on the seafront!

    venue: Ace Cafe, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD to Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront
    tel: 020 8961 1000 
    website: www.ace-cafe-london.com - www.acecafeevents.com 
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  2. Elvis Tribute Night!‏

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    Elvis “That’s All Right” Tribute Night

    Saturday 13th August | 9pm – 2am | Entry £12

    Ace Cafe London’s annual Elvis Tribute Night, held at the cafe from 9pm – 2am on Saturday 13th August, this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of Elvis in his breakout year of 1956,the release of his vinyl 45rpm single “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel”, and his teaming up with The Jordanaires – it was Presleymania and Elvis was making history!

    This evening at the Ace, dedicated to the ‘King’, features the talented and dynamic Danny Fisher with the 5 piece Elvis in Mind band, together with the duel vocal harmonies of The Chordinaires, and DJ Bill Guntrip spinning the wax.

    There will also be prizes up for grabs on the evening, including copies of Vintage Rock magazine, Ace meal vouchers for two and, courtesy of the UK label Vee-Tone Records, a CD set of three volumes that showcase the music from the "King's" personal jukebox, carefully chosen to demonstrate the young Elvis Presley's wide musical tastes, including Blues, Rhythm n' Blues, Rockabilly and Rock n' Roll, plus pairs of tickets to attend the cafe’s forthcoming annual Billy Fury Night on Saturday 8th October.

    For a chance to win, just retain your entry raffle ticket.

    www.dannyfisher.co.uk
    www.vintagerockmag.com
    www.veetonerecords.com

    For more information about what's on, check out the scrolling calendar at www.ace-cafe-london.com

    Sorry no Under 18’s

  3. Ace at Pure and Crafted Festival Berlin‏

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    The forthcoming “Pure&Crafted” event, held over the weekend of 12th and 13th August 2016, featuring amongst many others, the sounds of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Mando Diao, Band of Skulls and more, includes with the thrills of the Motodrome, a myriad of specialty stands and displays, a red open top double decker bus and, as well as an Ace Cafe London display, from central Berlin starting on Friday 12th at 10.30am  to the Pure&Crafted Showground  at  the unique Postbahnhof event venue location, the Ace Cafe London “ Ton Up & Cafe Racer Ride“

    As a warm up for this event, and with free admission, a special Ace rock n’ roll and cafe racer party featuring bikes and, live on stage, the four piece r n’ r sounds of Ray Allen & Band and the wax spinning  Record Hop maestro,  DEE-JAY Red Mokum, is being held at Berlin’s famous Roadrunners Paradise Club on Thursday night 11.8.16  from 8 to late – join us with loud pipes in celebrating clip-ons, rear-sets and rock n’ roll!

    www.pureandcrafted.com

  4. Ride Out to Brooklands Motorcycle Show‏

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    Sunday 3rd July - Ace Cafe London Brooklands Ride-Out!  Departs 9.30am

    Brooklands once again comes alive with motorcycles and the sights, sounds and smells of speed, with the all new Brooklands Motorcycle Show, held at the world's first purpose built motor racing track, and home of the now legendary "Gold Star" (awarded at Brooklands for achieving sustained speeds of at least 100mph, the ton!), from 10am on Sunday 3rd July 2016.

    In addition to the planned manufacturer displays and stands, and with Ace Cafe London, the legendary 59 Club, the latest and historic bikes, club and trade stands, this inaugural show includes with special guest, motorcycle and truck-racing legend, Steve Parrish, and is the main Brooklands Museum motorcycle event of the year.  

    A "Brooklands Burn Up" Ride-Out departs from the Ace at 9.30am on Sunday 3rd July.    

    Clip-ons, Rear-sets and Swept-backs - England Expects!    Route:  A406 West to Hanger Lane & A40  A40 West to M25  M25 South to Exit/Junction 11  Chertsey/Woking    Follow Brown "Heritage" signs - "Brooklands Museum".

    Gates open at 10am and standard Museum entry charges apply: Adults £11, Seniors/Students £10, Children (5-16) £6, Under 5s FREE, Family ticket £30 (2 adults & up to 3 children). Visitor parking will be in The Heights off Wellington Way - please follow event signage.

     

    BROOKLANDS - the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, constructed at Weybridge, Surrey in 1907 - was more than a great sporting arena. Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, home of Concorde and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight decades of the 20th century. Brooklands Museum Trust is an independent charitable trust.

    www.brooklandsmuseum.com

     

    www.ace-cafe-london.com

  5. Stunt Fest & Streetfighter Show - Wembley‏

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    Ace Cafe London, and in association with Monster Energy and Carole Nash, returns to London’s world renowned stadium complex at Wembley for the 7th annual Stunt Festival & Streetfighter Show.

    This increasingly popular annual event, to be held throughout the day from 10am on Sunday 17th July, combines the cafe's legendary Streetfighter Sunday, as well as showcasing the live action finals of the Freestyle Open Stuntbike Championship Finals, with individual stunt riders from across Europe and beyond taking part and competing for coveted awards and a prize fund totalling £5K.

    This year, the stunt riders will be matched by equally spectacular drivers and the Fueltopia Barrel Sprint, a cross between car drag racing, gymkhana and drifting. It will be the UK’s only qualifier for Ken Block’s Gymkhana GRiD European series, and the fight to represent Britain will be relentless!

    Highlights of the event include "Best Streetfighter" static bike display and competition with awards and prizes, an array of spectacular modified cars linking the event to Ace Cafe London’s own InCarNation, street magician Dippy, and special guest judges from USA. Double European Superstock Champion and World Endurance Champion, BSB rider James Ellison will be joining on the day for signing sessions and more, in support of Ovarian Cancer Action.

    With interactive stands and displays, and live entertainment on the Ace stage mixed with music, the roar of engines and tyre shredding drifters, adrenaline will be pumping!

    www.ace-cafe-london.com

    Advance price tickets are now available from Ace Cafe shop and on-line