Guess who's Back...

As you might have noticed we’ve been on a bit of a hiatus with our blog as we’ve been doing quite a bit of work on everything, as you might have seen. We're slowly wanting to get back into it as it’s something we really enjoy sharing with you, so I can’t guarantee a timeline but we are aiming for at least a fresh blog post once a month. We hope you enjoy!

HD2.0

As you’re probably aware, we hosted our first HD event of the year and it was incredible!

This time was not only the first event with a few internal alterations but we also asked you all for donations (to keep the good food and drinks flowing) and you delivered, so thank you so much.

The artists (this here for more) were absolutely awesome, our musicians, digital artists, the exhibition and even the magician! You all came together to create another unforgettable night and great entertainment and a great atmosphere. We can't wait to do it all again in June… look out for dates coming soon.

Portrait Project

Last year, we teamed up with an award-winning documentary photographer to photograph over 100 people, celebrating the Stoke-On-Trent community and the people who truly keep it going.    It might seem like it’s gone a bit quiet on the surface, the project is very much alive, we’ve been working behind the scenes on a visually striking book that feels honest, bold and a little chaotic in all the best ways… a bit like Stoke itself. We’re taking our time to get it right, but we promise it is coming this year, and we can’t wait to finally share it with you all. In fact, here's a little sneak peek for you...

Benchnotes

As always, with our HD Event, came our latest edition of Benchnotes, our zine, that’s filled with exclusive interviews, intriguing artwork and wonderful nonsense that hopefully gives you a good giggle. 

It feels like every time we publish a new edition, the feedback gets better and better; we’re so grateful for the audience and feedback that is steadily growing with us. We have some copies left of our new zine (Benchnotes Vol.4) that are just £2.50 a copy. You just have to reach out to us to come and grab your own copy of our latest zine!