London promises queer creatives visibility, community and opportunity. But behind the rainbow branding and status and shine, lies a harsher reality: survival has become the real work.
'Ever since human beings began, it's all we've needed. Dancing, talking, meeting new people.'
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I visit Troy 22, referred to as Helen of Troy by those in the know, to see what’s working for the nightlife economy; the answer seems straightforward: nostalgia, subculture, and community.
A weekly singing group at Finchley Reform Synagogue brings people living with memory loss and their carers together through music.
Sick of resellers making it impossible to buy tickets to see your favourite artists? Changes are in progress and the fight for tickets may come to an end.
Body and Soul: Southwark's Spots to Eat and Listen
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As one of London’s most eclectic boroughs, Southwark is bustling with good food and music. Its deep roots of migration and connection to the Windrush Generation have grown a rich cultural landscape.
Speculation about celebrities’ personal lives is not new. But as celebrities are increasingly seen as public property, the pressure to share all aspects of one’s identity is growing.
Our lives are more digital than ever. So too, then, are our deaths. But how do we find closure in death when we still get Facebook reminders?
Aaron Ladyfields is taking over the Northern soul scene, spinning old vinyl singles for wild young crowds. So why are some of London’s coolest teenagers rebelling against the digital age?
The music industry’s goals are clear: sell the most popular artists, fill the biggest stadiums, and make as much money as possible. For the fans, these events are becoming less appealing by the second.
Music and clothing have always been intrinsically connected. From the creative marriage of these two elements, a myriad of subcultures and communities have been born.