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Next month Gigwise are co-presenting the UK debut of Carl Barat's new band The Jackals with bleeding edge promoters Fifth Floor. With less than 100 tickets remaining we caught up with founder Vlad Chant to discuss what fans can expect come 21 November.
"Fifth Floor is not a club night but a concept of hosting one-off shows" says Chant, who first began running Fifth Floor experiences in his native Australia last year. The model for the gigs? "Hoppy's 14 Hour Technicolour dream," Chant deadpans, referring to Pink Floyd's marathon session from 1967. "Any kind of multi-art event seems to always have a feeling of nostalgia".
Having already hosted gigs in Melbourne and Berlin (with New York planned for 2015), Gigwise discussed with Chant his favourite events so far, a Libertines classic and why he recommends seeing a band with a singer dressed as a rabbit.
Gigwise: What has been the most memorable Fifth Floor gig so far?
Vlad Chant: The launch party of Fifth Floor in Melbourne with The Murlocs was alot of fun. We managed to keep the show a secret location until presale sold out and this concept has worked ever since. Also Flyying Colours live are certainly worth checking out.
Which new band are you excited about at the moment?
Both on record and live, Fat White Family is intense. The Wytches are great and The New Pollution from Melbourne are worth checking out. And who could forget a live show of Burger Record's Nobunny? He's a nut.
Your previous party took place in Bang Bang club in Berlin. What makes it so special?You could say it feels like being in some kind of warehouse. It's the best joint in Berlin for live music.
What impresses you most about Carl Barat?
After seeing The Libertines live you can only expect Carl would bring this same energy with his Jackals. My favourite Libertines track? 'I Get Along' is a classic. Good memories of all hanging out on the porch in Melbourne yelling the lyrics at akward neigbours.
What are you looking forward to most about bringing Fifth Floor to London?
I guess Melbourne and London are simliar. Berlin is great but it's driven by techno and space cadets. Like Melbourne, London is more about small bars putting on shows for local bands: you grab a pint and the nights sorted.
Carl Barat and The Jackals will play a show at London's 100 Club on 21 November. There are now less than 100 tickets left. For tickets and information visit here.
Listen to Glory Days by Carl Barat And The Jackals below
For a limited time only Carl Barat and the Jackals debut single 'Glory Days' will be available for free on the band's website, while the as yet untitled debut album which will be released in early 2015. The album was recorded in LA with Joby J Ford, best known for his work with The Bronx. Barat recently revealed he had over 1000 applications to be part of his new band.
Below: Exclusive photos of The Libertines performing at Alexandra Palace
