It has been revealed that only 16% of those employed in the arts and culture industry are working class, according to a report by Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC). This, as well as other statistics in PEC’s report, has revealed a huge social class imbalance, raising concerns about the inclusivity of the arts […]Read More
“The show will go on” – but at what cost? On August 18th 2020, Bristol Hippodrome came under fire for their recent advert calling for volunteers to perform at their Piano Bar, which re-opened on August 13th. The advert was highly criticised on social media, branded as “shameful” and “disgusting” by members of the public. […]Read More
Neck Deep’s 2017 release, In Bloom, marked a pivotal evolution of the band’s sound, moving away from the more generic conventions of the pop-punk genre. The heavier sounds of past releases, such as their 2013 EP, Rain in July, dramatically softened and the catchy, relatable lyrics of In Bloom made way for greater listening accessibility. Somehow, lead vocalist’s Ben […]Read More
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