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13 Aug

Graduate Platform – Photographer Sam Wallis

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, graduate, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sam Wallis: Questionable Inedible At Blackpool Social Club we are all about supporting creatives and new graduates in Blackpool: photographers, artists and musicians pushing boundaries and exploring new realms, proving just how cool Blackpool is. Meet photographer Sam Wallis, whose passion for surreal photography and digital manipulation caught our eye.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="29751" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sam Wallis: In recent years the scientific community has proven plankton’s ability to digest the smallest of ocean plastics, aka microplastics. With plankton at the bottom of the food chain these findings raise questions over the effect this may be having human health. By creating a visual link between…

06 Aug

The Rise of an Author: An Interview with Nathan Parker

Blackpool Social Club1 CommentLiterature & Spoken Wordauthor, story, writing, written word

Following the success of his first two novels The Disappearance of Timothy Dawson and The Rise of the Chemist, Abby McClaughlan speaks to Nathan Parker about writing, his upcoming projects and how he hopes to engage our local youth in all things literary in Blackpool. Q. Tell me more about yourself and how you decided to pursue a writing career A. As a kid, I always had a fondness for writing at school. I always liked reading, but there was a void of reading in my teenage years. I had lots going on, confidence issues, and I probably should have been reading…

30 Jul

Back with a buzz: UnLocked at Hive

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, community, Exhibition, Hive

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of their ongoing mission to showcase the work of artists from the FY area, HIVE arts is coming out of lockdown with UnLocked, a brand new exhibition hosted at HIVE artisan coffee shop in the heart of Blackpool town centre. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Running from Thursday 30 July until mid-September, the exhibition features work from over 30 artists. You'll find work from well known and established names from Blackpool arts scene as well as pieces by new and emerging artists from the local area and beyond. The works on show are based around each artists experiences and emotions during the lockdown…

24 Jul

Something for The Weekend? The Virtual Art B&B Pyjama Party Friday 24th July.

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsMusic & Gigsalternative, art B&B, Blackpool

Lockdown rather scuppered ART B&B‘s plan to open for a glorious first summer season. However, we heard on the grapevine that they are due to open very soon with full covid compliance and a seal of approval from Visit England. Leading up to a heavily anticipated reopening, we discovered a rather charming happening due to launch on the 24th July. We caught up with Mykey J Young, a Blackpool born and bred cultural producer who told us all about the forthcoming Lip Synching, Pyjama wearing, cocktail extravaganza aptly titled The Virtual, Arty Art B&B Pyjama Party. Try saying that after a few…

19 Jul

A Musical Hug for the World – Buzz Bury

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsMusic & Gigsfestivals, Music

In this article we introduce a human who wears many hats; Blackpool based Creative Meddler Buzz Bury who describes himself as an occasional DJ, an audio mood maker at Soundavan central, whilst also a youth worker and international trainer. Buzz talks to us about international music, lockdown and spreads some sunshine inspired musical recommendations. In 2016 Buzz launched Small Corner of the World Festival a boutique and intercultural music festival in rural Lancashire. In the following years the Small Corner experience joined other festivals to embrace musical multi culturalism and celebrate diversity through the audio experience. He is a regular…

15 Jul

Strictly Dancing for the NHS

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsOpportunities, Theatre, Dance & PerformanceBALLROOM, dancing, FUNDRAISING, NHS, STRICTLY

Few things are so quintessentially Blackpool as ballroom dancing. Year after year, the nation tunes in to Strictly Come Dancing bedazzled by the glamourous gowns, agile steps and a variety of eager celebs, with eyes set on that important goal post: dancing at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Spotting the opportunity to merge primetime entertainment with a great cause, Crown Ballroom Productions Presents Strictly NHS. Ballroom Director, Alison Slinger, aims to bring together the dance world for a fantastic fundraising opportunity that gives back to our NHS heroes. The event will be held on Friday 26th February 2021 and invites 12…

09 Jul

Those F#cking Snowflakes are calling out the toxic masculin-fantiles

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Following the release of their debut EP ‘U Ok Hun?’ In December 2019, Blackpool-based noise rock band, ‘Those F**King Snowflakes’ have released their follow up, 'Straight Wealthy White Male Suffrage.’ As evident from the tracks’ titles, the group formed in November 2018 as a release for the members’ frustration and anger at the current state of affairs in the UK. However, despite their controversial lyrics, the group’s debut, ‘Stop Being Dickheads To Each Other’ garnered support and airtime on Tom Robinson’s BBC 6music show. ‘Straight Wealthy White Male Suffrage’ is the group’s second EP released on 19 June. Comprising…

08 Jul

Henry Iddon photographer profile

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitionsphotographer, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We meet Blackpool born and bred photographer Henry Iddon to find out about his life behind the camera; chatting about portraits, Hill People and the Golden Mile. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] q. Hello Henry! Can you tell us a bit about how you work and your processes? a. I guess the main thing with major projects is the background research to help inform an idea. So for ‘Hill People’, portraits of those using the Lake District fells for recreation, I read a lot of academic papers about dress and identity, ‘A Place to Go’ about poignant mountain landscapes I read various…

01 Jul

Quiz Time: There’s no business like show business!

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal NewsBlackpool, Quiz, Students

From challenging times, there often emerges unexpected comfort and the increased sense of community and wealth of support available online has been a relief to many throughout the period of lockdown. Inspired by this community spirit, the students of Blackpool and the Fylde College are bringing Blackpool together to participate in the, ‘Big Blackpool Quiz.’ The quiz is hosted on the B&FC Student’s Union Social Media every week on Wednesdays at 8pm. Streaming live from YouTube, the students involved are raising money for NHS Charities Together. This week sees their 7th instalment and they are hoping to draw more support…

30 Jun

Welcome to Blackpool Social Club: arts & culture in lockdown and beyond

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal NewsBlackpool, Counter Culture, creative, creative blackpool, Culture, Fylde Coast, Introduction

Claire Griffiths welcomes you back to the newly rebranded Blackpool Social Club. You might remember us as altBlackpool back in 2018. Whilst we have been offline we have created a beautiful new logo, revamped our website and welcomed a new partnership with Big Issue North magazine. Blackpool Social Club is inspired by Blackpool's resilient, creative and independent nature. Emerging from these strange dystopian times might be challenging, but we will be right here beside you exploring what's happening and where. Some of the old team are back and our excitement is tangible as we welcome new contributors. We're getting ready to…