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Jul
21
“Feet” — Dance as an act of Resistance
Stroud, with its rolling hills and rich artistic heritage, provides a fertile ground for Boss Morris. They draw upon local traditions, folklore, and the natural environment, infusing their dances with a sense of the land's history and spirit.
6 min read
Jul
03
Stroud Sacred Music Festival
The Sacred Music festival returns to Stroud. We cover the highlights and the history of this event.
6 min read
Jul
02
Film — Not in Our Name
An interview with filmmaker Sohrab Kavir about the film he is making that explores relationship between two women - one Palestinian and one Jewish, sharing a household in the aftermath of October 7.
8 min read
Jun
27
Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP
Cheltenham-based Saskia Whitfield - who is being promoted by The Light - is standing in Stroud as an independent candidate for Parliament. A look into her social media reveals a deeply ingrained pattern of homophobic and antisemitic values.
2 min read
Jun
21
“Hands” — Writing as an act of Resistance
Across the world, in this moment, people are stepping up and standing in defence of the land they live on, the waters they live with and each other’s rights to freely be.
15 min read
Jun
17
Deepfakes and Democracy
A DEEPFAKE IS A piece of media: a photograph, an audio clip, a video that has been synthetically generated using computational power to provide a convincing depiction of a well-known person making a statement or action that is damaging to themselves, their reputation or their platform.
9 min read
May
26
“The Power of Radical Kindness” — Witch at NeoAncients Review
The witch has held a place firmly in our imagination for centuries - from whispered warnings in folklore to pop-culture driven heights.
5 min read
May
26
“Paradoxes of Danger” — the Cass Review and its implications for trans youth
As a community that acts to subvert and resist toxic gender norms and ways of relating, trans youth are being exploited by political powers for their own broader destructive ends.
15 min read
May
24
Reflections on Subculture: NeoAncients
It’s the final day of the Subculture festival hosted by the Sub rooms - this year’s theme: “Neo-Ancients”. At a time when pre-Christian, Pagan and folk culture is rearing its head from the misty hills of history, this is an exploration into how and why.
15 min read
May
24
“Everybody in the Place” — Jeremy Deller at NeoAncients Review
Jeremy Deller has a way of speaking that makes you feel comfortable, interested, informed and entertained all at the same time.
3 min read