Scriggler: Live

A night of creativity and inspiration for the thinking person Music and words, stories and songs, poetry and performance all come together at The Harrison Bar, London, on Thursday 18th September for Scriggler: Live. Celebrating the launch of Scriggler, a hub for words, a magazine, social network, publishing and blogging platform for anyone who wants

Yellow Bird Project

Sometimes, when a little tipsy after a night out, and sitting on my sofa trying to sober myself up with a hefty portion of carbs to help prevent the inevitable hangover, I end up browsing online shopping. Lacking in willpower at the best of times, my bank account sometimes sees some unexpected purchases in the

What our gigs might look like…

See the montage of images from the night when The Beautiful Word, Indigo Earth and Drew Worthley played It’s All Happening’s weekly Friday night event at the King’s Head, Acton. Three acts, original music, lovely venue – see for yourself. Photography by Vojko Jeric. Full copyright remains with the photographer.

What makes a festival?

Conference for Festivals: ‘Capacity to Endure’ 7, 8, 9 November 2012 The Southbank Centre and The Barbican Festivals have been having a tough time of it. Thousands are held every year, spanning all types of music, arts and culture, and from a high point a couple of years ago, economic and environmental pressures have caused some crashes.

A Sunday afternoon in Reading – Festival 2012!

A little bit corporate, somewhat dirty, with its big wire fencing, dusty paths, and discarded chip trays, Reading Festival isn’t one I usually cite as one of my favourites, sometimes lacking the spirit and joie de vivre that percolates smaller festivals. However, with a big reputation, big bucks, and a big profile, it does attract