My experience- Having a mum with cancer
The first lockdown was a whirlwind of emotions for me. Whilst yes, I got a break from work and college, I got the worst news of my life on March 31st. My Mum was diagnosed…
Features and Reviews
A Jazz Album, Minus the Jazz: A review of Viagra Boys Second Studio Album
Score: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Viagra Boys name says enough about how weird this six-piece band are. Their latest album, Welfare Jazz tests the boundaries, walking a thin line between what is experimental and what is…
Penguin bites, Total Wipeout and David Attenborough: The Life of a Penguin Keeper
“I’ve got three penguins that think I’m dad” Alistair Keen has been the Head Zookeeper of Birdland Park & Gardens for the last 13 years. Over zoom, Mr Keen details the ups, the downs and…
BTS- The Rising Trend of the K-pop Industry
The summer of 2020 seemed to be a disappointment for many, but, for BTS fans, it was revolutionary. With the release of Dynamite on the 21st of August, the sensation of K-pop went worldwide with…
Terra Review: A failed attempt at an experimental concept album
Opinion Piece Eric Alexandrakis’s most recent album poorly attempts to maintain the theme of travel while mixing genres of music that should never be combined. You are regularly left begging for the song to end….
Globalised Freelancing during Covid- Tom Bradshaw
Media Week went digital this year and although this wasn’t a surprise to any of us, staring at a screen wasn’t what I pictured when attending Media Week. However, with COVID-19 on the prowl I…
Jim Rosenthal, How to stay at the top of the broadcasting game – Media Festival
I booked this event for the media festival as I knew it would be interesting, maybe because the guest speakers son happens to be Tom Rosenthal from Friday Night Dinner, but mostly because of Jim…
Breaking down racial barriers in the industry: A panel of Black artists and industry professionals
A group of Black artists and industry professionals discuss what barriers they have faced throughout their careers, the issues found within the industry and what needs to be done in order to make positive and…
The ‘new’ reality of virtual events
Virtual events and quizzes have become the norm this year, with Covid running rampant and people locked in their houses, there is a big need for some fun and distraction. Founded in Cheltenham, The Moonlighting…
Journalism panel- Storytelling in the COVID-19 era
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has dramatically impacted the landscape of journalism. Most likely affecting the industry indefinitely. Today, four media professionals spoke on a panel about their experiences during the pandemic and their…