New Year's Day at Hotel Pelirocco!

Ahead of Dean's exhibition at Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton in January he will be DJing there on the Black Cat New Year's Day Special!


If you'd like to attend the festivities on 01/01/12 by dancing into the New Year to Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Ska, Latin and more R.S.V.P to info@hotelpelirocco.co.uk!

Dean's Selection on Rose Blake's Studio Music.

Dean was approached a few months back and asked if he’d like to take part in the newly launched Studio Music.


Illustrator Rose Blake has been asking creative’s to select 10 inspirational/favorite songs that they listen to whilst working with a brief explanation as to why they like them.

The results are then published in the form of playlist on studiomusic.fm The playlists are free to listen to and updated weekly.

Dean’s selection went live this week and can be found here alongside other contributors such as No Days Off, It’s Nice That, Stella McCartney, Tracy Emin, Le Gun, Rob Ryan and Peter Blake to name but a few.

Young Souls to be shown at London Short Film Festival

We've had to keep this under our hat for a few weeks… so I’m very proud to finally be able to revieal that Dean Chalkley’s short film Young Souls has been selected to be shown at the 9th London Short Film Festival!

The Festival will take place between the 6th and 15th of January 2012 at the Roxy Bar & Screen in Borough, London and will screen 24 Programmes of New British Shorts, showcasing nearly 300 new short films from British Filmmakers.

Young Souls will be screened as part of the New Shorts 16: Music & Video Program, on Thursday 12th January 2012.

To see it for yourself and be treated to a total of 152 mins (+interval) of the best british short films chosen by LSFF based on their marriage of sound and image, click here for tickets:http://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/2288/chk/070c

For more about the Listings on the 12/02/12 click here:http://www.roxybarandscreen.com/listings.php?event=1864

Robert #2 from "The New Faces" exhibition is to become apart of Reading Museum's permanent collection.

After having exhibited his collection "The New Faces" at Reading Museum for their "Reading Steady Go! Exhibition" which ran from 6th April 2011 until 9th October 2011, Dean Chalkley offered "Robert #2" as a gift to the Museum.



This offer to donate the picture featuring the Reading-born subject "Robert Grindrod" was brought forward to the Reading Museum's acquistion's group.

We've recieved the wonderful news that the committee was unanimous in accepting this offer to add this picture to the Museum's fine art collection.

We are told that the museum's curators are concidering hanging "Robert #2" next to Gilbert Spencer's portrait "Reading Boy" of 1923; Wonderful news!

We'll keep you posted with more news on this soon, so watch this space...

Creative Review announce Dean Chalkley’s Young Souls as “Photography Annual Motion Category” winner

We are very pleased to see that Creative Review has included an excerpt of the short film in their blog post announcing the winners of this year’s Photography Annual’s new Moving Image category.

Alongside Dean Chalkley’s Documentary ‘Young Souls’, which looks at the contempory Northern Soul scene, winners in this category include Carl Warner's animated short for Findus, Adam Hinton's work for the War Child charity, and Dave Young's 'Everyone has a story'.

Dean Chalkley- Winner of NME’s “Outstanding Contribution To Music Photography Award”.

We are extremely pleased to announce that NME Magazine has named Dean Chalkley the winner of their “Outstanding Contribution To Music Photography Award”.

In their issue dated 05.11.2011 (which featured Dean’s cover shot of the Arctic Monkeys in Fort Lauderdale) NME said:

“From shooting Arctic Monkeys for our Radar section to capturing Pete Doherty being set on fire – and plenty more besides - Dean Chalkley has been responsible for some of the most iconic music photography for the past 10 years.”

Further celebrating this in their 12.11.11 issue, NME published 4 posters in it's centre pages taken from the vast Chalkley back-catalogue of work with the NME. This included a picture of the late Amy Winehouse, Ian Brown, the formentioned Pete Doherty picture as well as the winner of The Picture Editor's “Portrait of the year award”, which features Noel Gallagher.

DAZED AND CONFUSED: 'Making It Up As We Go Along' - 8.11.11

Today we received a copy of Dazed and Confused: 'Making It Up As We Go Along'.

It is a book plotting the visual history of the Magazine. 'Dazed' has been the 'enfant terible' of the Magazine world, challenging convention and breaking the rules. Many great Photographers, Artists, Stylist, etc. have worked on projects for the publication.

The main body of the book is delivered through photography producing an very stimulating and pleasurable read. Dean shot many projects for Dazed in the past, included in 'Making It Up As We Go Along' are Ice -T and George Clinton, as well as a special artist series with the late Angus Fairhurst (the images of which are included here).

On The Road with the Arctic Monkeys NME Cover Feature - 2.11.11

The Arctic Monkeys have been on the road in the States; NME flew Dean and journalist Matt Wilkinson out to Fort Lauderdale to catch up with the band on their travels. What ensued was a story with clear parallels to the rock flick 'Almost Famous'... The usually sunny state of Florida was hit by unexpected thunderstorms high winds and torrential showers but this didn't deter your intrepid photographer and Journalist… Dodging Hobo's, hanging out in trailer parks and going to an insane Mansion all night party. Pick up a copy of the NME and read all about the crazy trip with insights to the band, the gig, and the very odd goings on in the "Sunshine State".

Creative Review The Photography Annual is now out! - 27.10.11

The Creative Review Photography Annual launch Party was a blast!

Last night the Aubin Gallery in London's East End was packed with the good and great of the design world, all there to celebrate the release of this special edition of the Creative Review Magazine.

Dean, as mentioned in the blog yesterday has in total 3 things in the publication all were projected during the event.

To see more of the publication and the Magazines Launch party click here ....oh and who is that smartly dressed chap in the second picture?

The Launch party for the Creative Review Photography Annual 2011 takes place at the Aubin Gallery in London - 26.10.11

The Annual aims to be the definitive collection of the best commercial photographic work during the year. Work included this year is not restricted to stills photography as a moving image element is also present. Dean has 3 pieces of work selected to appear in this years collection. A single image photographic entry, secondly a campaign for the agency Figtree 'Everything Everywhere' (you can see the making of the campaign here), and the third being the film 'Young Souls'. Creative Review is a publication that Dean loves, it's consistent reflection of the zeitgeist of contemporary visual design has inspired Dean for so many years to be included in 'The Annual', is a great Honor and one which Dean is thrilled about.

Florence and the Machine NME – 15.10.11

Here is a little sample for you all of Dean’s shoot with Florance Walsh from Florance and the Machine.



The shoot took place at the Master Shipwright's house in Deptford, Southeast London and here are some behind the scenes pictures of the shoot taken from NME.tv’s video footage.







Click here to see the behind-the-scenes footage of Dean's Florance and the Machine shoot for NME.

Noel Gallagher NME – 01.10.11

Noel Gallagher came over to Dean’s studio in Kentish Town, London for this NME covershoot.

Shot by Dean his own studio as well as the surrounding area, including outside one of the local corner shops, to the bemusement of passers by.


The Interview, written by Hamish MacBain discusses Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, his new project and soon to be released album. To find out more you'll have to get your hands on the issue.

Kasabian - Behind-the-scenes

Here are a few stills taken from NME's behind-the-scene's footage of Dean's shoot with Kasabian.









Click here to see behind-the-scenes footage shot at Dean's Studio in North London for NME's cover shoot with Kasabian.

Kasabian NME - 24.09.11

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Yesterday we recieved the latest NME magazines. We are excited to announce that NME have decided to release an extra issues to run concurrently with the regular magazine as a special edition issue with an alternative cover.

Both cover shots were taken by Dean in mid August of this year at his studio in London.

Dean also shot Kasabian's press shots, earlier in the summer for the promotion of their album "Velociraptor" which was released on the 16th September. To see more click here!

Lanie Lane at Black Cat 24.09.11

Copyright © Dean Chalkley 2011

Lanie Lane is playing at the Silver Bullet this Saturday 24th September.

Black Kitten (the live part of Black Cat) pounces into action with a special guest from Australia. She'll be on from 9 so it's essential to get there early. This is a show not to be missed!

Special guest and top Modernist Sound Supplier Paul 'Smiler' Anderson. This guy has records that will put a spring in your step and leave you no choice but to get on the dance floor, uptempo Rhythm and Blues, Ska , Soul thats his bag and boy oh boy has he got some tunes!!!

To Back Smiler up your regular 'Cats about Town' Si Cheeba and Dean Chalkley will keep keep the party in full flow you know that they always deliver a top night.

Entry price on the door is £4 or if you email guestlist@thesilverbullet.co.uk and say you want to come to BLACK CAT then it's a nice £3 so get clickin'.

For more information please check out the facebook page here!

David "Honeyboy" Edwards R.I.P.

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Original Blues Legend David "Honeyboy" Edwards sadly passed away on the 29th August 2011. The Mississippi born Bluesman was born in 1915 and carried on playing as many as 100 shows a year right up until 2008. Even once this intensive touring period was over he still undertook performances across the globe until July 2011 when declining health forced retirement from public performance.

"Honeyboy" won 2 Grammy's one in 2008 for his album "Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen : Live in Dallas" and a lifetime achievement award in 2010.

As the title of the album states he was one of the greats! Through his long career he played with all the Godfathers of the Blues scene including Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, Johnny Shines, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.

Dean took this photograph whilst David "Honeyboy" Edwards at the The Luminaire, Kilburn, London on 25th September 2009. By all accounts it was a brilliant gig and the warm personality, charm and pure musical talent of the 'Man' enveloped the enthralled audience.

To read more and get into the music of this Legendary Delta Bluesman go to David "Honeyboy" Edwards

Guardian's First Sight: Lanie Lane

Copyright © Dean Chalkley 2011

We are please to share with you Lanie Lane, (who dean shot early in the year when she was last over here form Austalia ) has been featured in the Guardian's First Sight! Even more exciting perhaps, is that Lanie has announced on the Myspace a handful of London Dates!

One inparticular is a MUST for all you music lovers. BLACK CAT / BLACK KITTEN !! this is one of the club night sessions Dean and his good friends and 'DeeJay' partners Si Cheeba, Sir Errol D and Eli run. Dean is thrilled to announce that Lanie will be on stage at 9pm on the 24th September and followed by a top DJ line up including Mod 'Face' Smiler, Si Cheeba and Dean himself. Click HERE for all the details.

Dean's Pelirocco Platters Radio Interview 06.09.11 6pm-8pm

Dean's interview on Brighton’s Cult Radio show 'Pelirocco Platters' will be broadcast on the evening of Tuesday 6th September between 6pm-8pm.

Click here to go to Pelirocco Platters

(it's through http://www.radioreverb.com)

The show hosted by Mick Habeshaw Robinson has had some great guests in the past, notorious characters such as Captain Sensible, Paolo Hewitt, Don Letts, Mark Baxter and Charlie Harper from the UK Subs have all been on the show...

If you miss this broadcast then it will be repeated in Wednesday 7th September between 10am-Noon and then available to download on Soundcloud.

Benedict Cumberbatch - The Observer

Dean's pictures of Benedict Cumberbatch have now been published in The Observer magazine.



In the accompanying interview with Emma John, Cumberbatch talks about immersing himself in the historical context and cultures surrounding the roles he plays as well as punching Tom Hardy and adjusting to being single after 12 years.



You can read the interview online here!

Dominic West - Radio Times

This weeks Radio Times have chosen to use this lovely portrait of Dominic West by Dean to accompany their feature on the actor who is best known for his role as Detective Jimmy McNulty on the award winning and highly addictive drama series ‘The Wire”.