# The Wick

> Your print & digital guide to art, culture, community & change in East London

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## Posts
- [Profile: Andy Heathcote, photographer ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/profile-andy-heathcote-photographer): This week we meet one of the longest-standing members of Hackney Wick’s Mainyard Studios, and hear how important the community has been to his career 
- [The Entrepreneur: Stuart "Tommo" Thomson on building Barge East ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-entrepreneur-meet-barge-east-cofounder-tommo-thomson): From sailing a 130-year-old Dutch barge across the North Sea to building a growing hospitality group on the Wick’s waterways
- [Summer's nearly over - but here's what's on 🌞🌻🌿🍹  ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/summer-s-nearly-over-but-here-s-what-s-on): Catch textile extravaganza Hackney Bloom, London Cycling Festival, Summer Socials and loads more this week... 
- [Profile: Studio A08 ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/profile-studio-a08): Kicking off a new series highlighting some of the creative businesses based at the original Mainyard Studios in Hackney Wick, we speak with DJ/producer & Ableton Certified Trainer, Jeremy Lively 
- [Review: ‘Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy’ at Stratford East](https://thisisthewick.com/p/review-bloodsport-after-helen-of-troy-at-stratford-east): Greek myths meet modern day Essex, with mixed results
- [East Bank's first festival season goes out with a bang 💥](https://thisisthewick.com/p/east-bank-s-first-festival-season-goes-out-with-a-bang): Black to the Future closes out the Music is Black festival, Queer Dine is back, and London’s first pickling festival hits the Wick - plus loads more... 
- [Review: The return of Jazz on Wick ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/review-the-return-of-jazz-on-wick-2026): Hackney Wick’s eclectic jazz festival continues to push boundaries
- [The Entrepreneur: Meet PLANSTUDIO founder Peter Lančarič ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-entrepreneur-meet-planstudio-founder-peter-lancaric): Peter discusses growing up in Czechoslovakia, his two decades on Fish Island and the values behind his architecture practice 
- [Summer's not over - it's time to get your groove on](https://thisisthewick.com/p/summer-s-not-over-it-s-time-to-get-your-groove-on): Live jazz, DJs and outdoor dance are taking over the Wick and QEOP at multiple events this weekend 🎷💃 + all the usual inspiration for more things to do
- [The Entrepreneur: Meet the founder of neighbourhood wine bar BĀDŌ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-entrepreneur-meet-heather-baden-of-neighbourhood-wine-bar-b-d): After a career in project management across nuclear energy, tech and construction, Heather Baden is bringing a different project to life: BĀDŌ, a cosy community space for coffee and natural wine
- [Nightlife debate, river canoeing, a tea tasting & networking drinks - all in one 😅](https://thisisthewick.com/p/nightlife-debate-river-canoeing-a-tea-tasting-networking-drinks-all-in-one): Plus the battle for Vittoria Wharf is on, and loads more to read to get clued-up on all things local 
- [Queer Edge: evolving with the challenges of nightlife](https://thisisthewick.com/p/queer-edge-evolving-with-the-challenges-of-nightlife): Having grown fast, the neighbourhood's friendly LGBTQ+ events need constant reinvention to thrive
- [The battle for Vittoria Wharf is on](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-battle-for-vittoria-wharf-is-on): Planning appeal seeks to overturn ruling that has kept the bulldozers away from some of Hackney Wick's last remaining creative warehouses
- [Millie Diamond's world of foraged fashion, art and interiors ](https://thisisthewick.com/p/millie-diamond-s-world-of-foraged-fashion-art-and-interiors): The Wick cover star opens up about the art of curating unconventional looks from found objects while outclassing the trolls and haters
- [Grab 'em while you can! New print issue drops today 💥](https://thisisthewick.com/p/grab-em-while-you-can-new-print-issue-drops-today): Sneak preview of our next pull-out poster, info for the launch party at The Gun, and loads more to do this week...
- [The Artist: SHEM on creativity, resilience and finding space](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-artist-shem-on-creativity-resilience-and-finding-space): The self-taught artist discusses his upbringing, the experiences that shaped his work and finding sanctuary in Bow
- [The Entrepreneur: Fish Island Books founder on building community through reading](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-entrepreneur-fish-island-books-founder-on-building-community-through-reading): Agatha Yerbury discusses the shop’s beginnings, the struggle to secure premises and her aim of building a network around books.
- [Growing the community - are you in?](https://thisisthewick.com/p/growing-the-community-are-you-in): A new addition to The Wick + how to get paid in beer for taking a boat out and loads more to do over the next 7 days
- [The Artist: Edy Ferguson on art, survival and staying true to herself](https://thisisthewick.com/p/the-artist-edy-ferguson-on-art-survival-and-staying-true-to-herself): The Bow Arts studio holder discusses her Chicago childhood, early work in New York, concerns about the gallery system and a planned immersive project.
- [Should Hackney Wick have it's own money?](https://thisisthewick.com/p/should-hackney-wick-have-it-s-own-money): How an alternative currency might work for you, plus all the usual inspiration for the long, summery days ahead
- ['Hackney is legendary': Artist Gionatan Scali on a decade of music and abstract art](https://thisisthewick.com/p/hackney-is-legendary-artist-gionatan-scali-on-a-decade-of-music-and-abstract-art): The Italian-born artist and musician reflects on his 10-year journey through East London’s creative scene and his evolution from a self-taught guitarist to abstract rock composer and painter.