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So Solid Crew’s Megaman has opened up about why he feels the Metropolitan Police’s 696 form is preventing artists (particularly urban artists) from progressing. Form 696 is a ‘risk assessment’ that requires club promoters to provide the police with information about any events being held in the 21 London boroughs listed, including the names, addresses and phone numbers of the artists and DJs performing and even the type of music being played (although it was announced in 2009 that venues would no longer be asked about music style). These details are said to be important for the police to determine which events attract troublemakers and therefore be able to keep the public safe. However, there has been a considerable amount of uproar about the fact that form 696 is targeting the type of music that is listened to mostly by black and asian minorities. So Solid Crew are well aware of form 696 after falling victim to it a decade ago and are still stopped from performing at a

So its finally here "BLUD!" after the successful screening of the short film which was held at the BAFTA house in London. After avid speculation from the teaser the vision became a lot clearer, I enjoyed being a part of this project and would like to send big respect to Fredi who I look forward to working with a lot more in the future. As well as mad respect to Ashley Walters for being a pioneer and inspiration in the field. be sure to check the following mediums for more info on "Blud" and check out the exclusive footage and interviews below. OFFICIAL WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER #BLUD! Below is some audience/cast reactions including yours truly :) ASHLEY WALTERS INTERVIEW

Football’s youngest chief executive: Kick It Out's 'Leading the Way' conference is under two weeks away. The campaign caught up with Gordon Boateng, football's youngest chief executive, who will be acting as a mentor at the event. Gordon Boateng is a man way ahead of schedule. Having cut short his playing days to concentrate on management in his early 20s, the north Londoner has recently become English football’s youngest chief executive after stepping up to board room level at Blue Square Bet North side Histon. “Age is just a number,” said the 30-year-old, founder of The Empire, a specialised consultancy service giving advice and direction to football players. “I have proved my credentials in other capacities at non-league level before, and I’m ready to do it as a chief executive. This is a massive challenge and something that I’m relishing.” Timing has been crucial in Boateng’s career to date. Following spells as a player at a number of clubs including Bristol City,