Hi there. This is the website for Offbeat, the indie/alternative society at Warwick. See below to find out what we're up to at the moment and in the near future, and have a poke round the site to find out other things about us.

ELECTIONS!
Sunday, April 26, 2009

Welcome back!

Term 3 is upon us and hopefully for you all the frantic first week exams and essay deadlines are now a thing of the past. It's time to enjoy a short burst of freedom in the sun!

On Wednesday we'll be having elections for the new Offbeat Exec in the dirty duck at 6pm. So far the people up for nomination are:

Alexzander Wells - President
Laurence Thompson - President
Jonathan Higgs - Vice President
Phillip How - Treasurer
Eden Kulig - Social Sec
Charlotte Austin - Social Sec
Anna Chidzey - Social Sec
Rob Bothwick - Secretary

At current the Publicity and Communications post is still open. If you want to stand for a post but haven't expressed an interest just yet let us know over the next couple of days.

Even if you're not running it will be great to have you along. As long as you're a member of the society you can vote.

See you next Wednesday

Laurence Thompson, Vice President

PS Missed last week's radio show? Listen back here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65506108637

Election Update
Monday, March 9, 2009

Hey all!

There's been a fair bit of interest for our impending handover of exec. I've had a few people asking for a bit more clarification on what all the positions do, so here goes...

President: The one with the power. Sets the agenda and direction for the society

Vice President: Doesn't really have a key role as such, but gets to have their fingers in many pies. Organising events, pushing through ideas of their own etc

Treasurer: Looks after all the cash the society has in its piggy bank making sure it all goes to the right places

Social sec: Helping making the fun happen at socials, putting them into place, and well, being sociable.

Secretary: The key to meetings, ensuring they run smooth, and handling communications.

Publicity and communications: With such a strong member base and history spreading our name on campus next year has great potential. It's also a chance to let your creative side go wild any way you fancy.


All this being said though all the roles do overlap somewhat. It's not all set in stone how the roles will pan out too, so it's going to be a fantastically dynamic. The new exec has the opportunity to shape things from the ground up!

Okay, for the date of the elections. I hate to rush this all, but we're provisionally looking at this Wednesday, around 6pm. Ideally we'd hold it all off till the start of next term but the union's calling in paper work for Friday, and that entails sending out the direction of things to come.

Still on the fence about running for something? Go for it! It'll all be great fun.

Laurence

THE YEAR AHEAD
Sunday, March 8, 2009

Unfortunately this year things have been a bit quiet from us. For some time we've been without a president which has left us floundering a little. Next year's another year though, and this is where you come in!

A brand spanking new union, Offbeat's 25th anniversary, and to top it all off there's more great music floating around than ever before. All in all there's no end of potential, and to do that a new exec is in order.

It's a great exec to be in, unlike some you not going to be swamped with too much going on, and it's a really good experience to have. Even though you haven't heard too much from us it meant I secured an internship this summer! Anyway, I'm heading off topic... Year on year Offbeat is a society that's guaranteed to get a good 100 people signed up through the Freshers' Fair so plenty to sink your teeth into!

The following positions are avalible:

President
Vice President
Treasurer
Social sec
Secretary

If you're interested just drop me a line through Facebook here or the Offbeat email address here and I'll fill you in.

Hope to hear from you!

Laurence, Vice President

ELECTRIC CITY SOCIAL THIS FRIDAY!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Hello lovely people,

We'll be heading down to EC this friday & so will meet before for drinkies! Would be good to see you there, the Grad around 9.30ish (maybe 10?? will let you all know before) & then off for a dance later on.

We would love to see people there who would like to get involved with Offbeat next year... I think there will be 3 positions up for grabs??

Radio!
Monday, February 9, 2009

For those of you who have missed it so far, the Offbeat radio show is up and running again on RAW, 11am on Thursdays.

No show last week due to the snow, but here's the weeks before: link

It's a little shambolic, but all the best radio shows are. And besides the music's great! Check it out!

Oh, and don't forget Excess Okay at Saint Bar this Tuesday. Leam's newest indie night with DJs from Offbeat, it's worth checking out!

EXCESS OKAY - new indie night in Leamington
Monday, January 26, 2009

Well its been a long time coming, but Offbeat's new night in Leam is now finally confirmed! Excess Okay will be on every Tuesday night at Saint Bar on Warwick Street in Leamington, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January.

This will be far from Saint Bar with indie music in the background - they're are going all out to make the whole place look and feel very different to usual. Music for the night is in the very safe hands of Will Metcalfe & Ben Sheppard, former & current president of Offbeat. With over 500 records between them, any requests will no doubt be catered for!

Drinks deals abound, including tequila slammers for £1.50 and spirits and mixers for £2. Check out the flyer on the Facey event for details. Things kick off at 8pm and go right through til 2am.

Saint Bar, for those who don't know, is about 2 minutes walk from the first Parade bus stop in Leamington - head to the top of the Parade and take a left, you can't miss it. See the map here or the venue's website here.

SO... that's guaranteed good music, cheap cheap drinks on everything from spirits and beer to shots and cocktails + FREE ENTRY!

Any people coming from campus who want to meet us to know the way or whatever, let me know and I can organise a meet up on campus beforehand.

See you all there? Yes? Good, ok.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56378759107 - JOIN HERE!!

Offbeat Love,

Jonathan x x x

since 26.1.09