John Earls
@johnearls.bsky.social
Director of Research at Unite the Union, writer, music & arts lover, Wealdstone FC season ticket holder, #MDANT, London-Irish. Post in a personal capacity. Subscribe to my blog on cultural and other reflections at https://johnearls.substack.com/
Cheers Des! “The good life is out there somewhere, so stay on my arm, you little charmer”.
November 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Cheers Des! “The good life is out there somewhere, so stay on my arm, you little charmer”.
Enjoyed reading about Maggi Hambling’s penchant for Special Brew in this week’s @observeruk.bsky.social’s On My Radar. I’ve had the signature cocktail at Larry’s. It was absolutely divine. Planning on the ‘Francis Bacon Orange’ next time.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Enjoyed reading about Maggi Hambling’s penchant for Special Brew in this week’s @observeruk.bsky.social’s On My Radar. I’ve had the signature cocktail at Larry’s. It was absolutely divine. Planning on the ‘Francis Bacon Orange’ next time.
observer.co.uk/culture/on-m...
observer.co.uk/culture/on-m...
Good morning. UTS!
November 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Good morning. UTS!
Ridiculous and profound I loved everything about the latest revival of Christopher Arden’s production of Handel’s comic opera Partenope at English National Opera. The glorious baroque music set in 1920s Paris surrealism. The design, costumes and choreography. And superb performances all round.
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Ridiculous and profound I loved everything about the latest revival of Christopher Arden’s production of Handel’s comic opera Partenope at English National Opera. The glorious baroque music set in 1920s Paris surrealism. The design, costumes and choreography. And superb performances all round.
Cheers Des! And thank you for making a difference.
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Cheers Des! And thank you for making a difference.
Cheers Des. Here’s to you and yours. And, thank you.
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Cheers Des. Here’s to you and yours. And, thank you.
Latest edition of Unite Research’s monthly Bargaining Brief is now available (for members only) on the @unitetheunion.bsky.social website here:
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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Latest edition of Unite Research’s monthly Bargaining Brief is now available (for members only) on the @unitetheunion.bsky.social website here:
resources.unitetheunion.org/unite-at-wor...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I was otherwise booked but would have been an adequate addition.
November 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I was otherwise booked but would have been an adequate addition.
Absolute stunner of a concert from the legendary father of Ethio-jazz Mulatu Astatke and fabulous band at London’s HERE at Outernet tonight. Rhythm section (including the amazing John Edwards on double bass) just phenomenal. Contender for gig of the year.
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Absolute stunner of a concert from the legendary father of Ethio-jazz Mulatu Astatke and fabulous band at London’s HERE at Outernet tonight. Rhythm section (including the amazing John Edwards on double bass) just phenomenal. Contender for gig of the year.
Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, London W1
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, London W1
Whatever else, I’m loving the New Order Blue Monday references in this morning’s @politico.eu’s ‘London Playbook’. (Oh, and there’s a Leonard Cohen one too.) Well done @andrew-mcdonald.bsky.social & @bethanymrd.bsky.social. Full newsletter here: www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Whatever else, I’m loving the New Order Blue Monday references in this morning’s @politico.eu’s ‘London Playbook’. (Oh, and there’s a Leonard Cohen one too.) Well done @andrew-mcdonald.bsky.social & @bethanymrd.bsky.social. Full newsletter here: www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...
What a match. What a performance. Ireland come from behind twice and go on to win in injury time. ‘Mon Ireland!
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What a match. What a performance. Ireland come from behind twice and go on to win in injury time. ‘Mon Ireland!
Good morning. UTS!
November 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Good morning. UTS!
Top evening’s entertainment in the company of the wonderful Martin Stephenson and The Daintees at London’s 229 tonight celebrating 40 years of the magnificent album that is ‘Boat to Bolivia’ - including a few songs that came off the subs’ bench! Glorious.
November 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Top evening’s entertainment in the company of the wonderful Martin Stephenson and The Daintees at London’s 229 tonight celebrating 40 years of the magnificent album that is ‘Boat to Bolivia’ - including a few songs that came off the subs’ bench! Glorious.
“The World’s Greatest Artistes have passed and will pass through these doors”.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“The World’s Greatest Artistes have passed and will pass through these doors”.
Sláinte! Started a bit early but the hospitality at Ronnie Scott’s at 11.30 this morning couldn’t be refused.
November 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sláinte! Started a bit early but the hospitality at Ronnie Scott’s at 11.30 this morning couldn’t be refused.
Cheers Des. I started a bit early. Here’s me at Ronnie Scott’s at 11.30 this morning. Off to Martin Stephenson & The Daintees later tonight.
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Cheers Des. I started a bit early. Here’s me at Ronnie Scott’s at 11.30 this morning. Off to Martin Stephenson & The Daintees later tonight.
Best wishes to Stones fans travelled and travelling to Hartlepool for today’s crunch away game. Hoping our current run of good form can continue. UTS!
November 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Best wishes to Stones fans travelled and travelling to Hartlepool for today’s crunch away game. Hoping our current run of good form can continue. UTS!
Thank you, Helen. You too. And best wishes for end of tour.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thank you, Helen. You too. And best wishes for end of tour.
On a dull, damp day I so enjoyed the David Hockney ‘Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Shown in Paris’ exhibition at the new Annely Juda Fine Art space in Hanover Square. Colourful and humorous as you would expect but make sure to go upstairs to ‘The Moon Room’. Free until 28 Feb 2026.
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
On a dull, damp day I so enjoyed the David Hockney ‘Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Shown in Paris’ exhibition at the new Annely Juda Fine Art space in Hanover Square. Colourful and humorous as you would expect but make sure to go upstairs to ‘The Moon Room’. Free until 28 Feb 2026.
Cheers Des! Enjoy. Have a good evening. And thank you.
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Cheers Des! Enjoy. Have a good evening. And thank you.