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WELCOME TO 2012...

2011 proved to be our most enjoyable year to date and we would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who helped make these events so special. With 2012 set to be a massive year for London here is a selection of some of our key events on the horizon...

DATES CONFIRMED FOR SOUTH WEST FOUR 2012!

For those SW4 aficionados, this will be no surprise. Britain’s premier inner city festival returns to London’s scenic Clapham Common on our traditional Bank Holiday date.

SOUTH WEST FOUR: IMPORTANT NOTICE

Lock N Load Events is currently seeking those who attended this year’s South West Four to assist in our campaign to improve Clapham Common sound levels and gain a later closing time for the 2012 festival. We are happy to confirm that Lambeth Council is currently reviewing their noise policy for the first time in nine years.

SW4 WINS ‘BEST FESTIVAL’ AT DJ MAGAZINE ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ AWARDS

A perfect early Christmas gift, we would like to thank YOU, the fans, for voting en masse for this DJ Mag honour!

ABOVE & BEYOND RETURN TO O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON – EASTER SATURDAY 7TH APRIL 2012

For 2012, the globe-trotting Above & Beyond will embark on their biggest UK tour to date, kicking off at London’s most prestigious concert venue, the mighty O2 Academy Brixton on Saturday 7th April 2012 - bringing the full Group Therapy production with them.

FULL ON FERRY DEBUTS IN LONDON - NEW YEARS EVE AT O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON

The biggest date in the clubbing calendar at the capital's most iconic music venue. The London debut of Full on Ferry has continued to send forums and blogs into overdrive, with the night widely recognised as one of the biggest New Years Eve events to take place in the capital in recent years.

A HUGE SW4 THANK YOU, FOR AN INCREDIBLE WEEKEND

With the Clapham clear up winding down - and having just about recovered, all that remains is one thing. To extend a MASSIVE thanks to all that made South West Four 2011 another huge SELL OUT success!

ACTS PLAYING BEFORE 2PM: LOCO DICE, ANDY C, PETE TONG & WRETCH32 & MORE...

Whilst we don’t want to give too much away, we thought we’d give you a little heads up so you don’t miss out on any of your favourite acts playing BEFORE 2pm this weekend. This includes Loco Dice, Andy C, Pete Tong, Wretch32 and many more...

SW4 2011: THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN...

This weekend thousands will descend on Clapham Common for London’s premier electronic music festival. Still not got your tickets? Well check out the video below for a taste of what you’re in danger of missing out on...

PENDULUM CONFIRM SW4 AS FINAL LIVE SHOW IN LONDON UNTIL 2013

SW4 headliners Pendulum have announced that they will not be touring in 2012, as they retire to the studio next year to work on a new album. Management have now confirmed that this Sunday will also be their final live show in London until 2013.

ATTRACTIONS GALORE AT SW4

At SW4 2011 we offer more attractions than ever in addition to the anarchy of the musical arenas! This includes DJ workshops, Beach Volleyball, rides, Ibiza Angels and so much more...

SW4 BROADCAST LIVE ON B@TV!

This year B@TV returns to SW4 to bring you exclusive LIVE footage of this year’s festival. Filming a whole host of SW4 artists, you’ll be able to catch feeds on both Saturday and Sunday.

WRETCH32 LANDS HIS FIRST NO.1 AHEAD OF SW4

Wretch32 yesterday celebrated his first no.1 with latest single ‘Don’t Go’. Wretch takes to the SW4 main stage in what is set to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

MIXCLOUD DJ COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Having received several hundred outstanding mixes for our Mixcloud DJ competition the winners have now been announced...

SUB FOCUS: DANCEFLOOR DESTOYER

Sub Focus is a man on a mission having destroyed dancefloors worldwide in recent months. Check out our brand new video interview with the man himself and gain an insight into what we can expect at SW4 from one of electronic music’s hottest properties.

EXCLUSIVE ANDY C GOODIES TO BE WON!

A true legend of the underground scene, Andy C has been responsible for some of the finest moments in British dance music over the past twenty years. In preparation for his hugely anticipated set we have loads of Andy C and RAM Records goodies to be won!

SW4 TICKET WARNING: LAST REMAINING SUNDAY TICKETS

The last remaining tickets to SW4 2011 are now available to purchase exclusively through Ticketmaster and View having completely sold out with HMV, See, Skiddle and Ticketweb earlier this week. South West Four happens just once a year and this is your final chance to be a part of it!

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO ON GIZZARDS!

In our continued focus on the best British acts playing SW4 this summer we turn our attention to the magnificent Simian Mobile Disco! Here we get a taste of what to expect from the duo at SW4 and their tips on how to cook gizzards - for which they named their latest track!

ALAN FITZPATRICK: UK TECHNO’S NEXT BIG THING

Alan Fitzpatrick's big room techno sound has seen him draw crowds from across the world. We recently caught up with Alan to discuss his love of techno and thoughts on playing SW4. We also have ten copies of his new album to giveaway!

COGOTRIP.COM: OFFICIAL CAB COMPANY FOR SW4 2011

Cogotrip.com is the official cab company for SW4 2011. Using Cogotrip enables you to easily book a Minicab from Licensed Operators only for any trip, long or short distance.