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Meet the first local to take the helm at The Wick, as he reveals his passions and hopes for the area
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Winter 2024, issue 12
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Meet the first local to take the helm at The Wick, as he reveals his passions and hopes for the area
A regular newspaper and digital platform dedicated to keeping the creative flame alight in Hackney Wick and surrounding neighbourhoods
A digest including loads of things to do, local announcements, special offers on #WickWednesdays, gossip and other info from the neighbourhood
The Wick presents a guide to the many opportunities that now exist in East London if you’re looking for work or training in the creative sector
Alexander Whitley choreographs his work incorporating the latest digital platforms, pushing the creative needle of contemporary dance ever forwards
It’s important that big incoming organisations invest their sizable public realm budgets locally, as these projects demonstrate
On her passion for Japan’s dance theatre style Butoh, the creative community and performing in the streets
A local resident with a unique insight into an area, as Director of Architecture studio Stanton Williams
Over the years, Hackney Wick and Fish Island’s glut of ex-industrial units and vacant lots have afforded numerous actors – from community organisations and artists,
In cities, we have less opportunity to stare aimlessly at the sky or find ourselves experiencing the particular pleasure we get from walking amidst blossoms,
Marking the launch of The Wick with live music from Aiko plus DJ sets from Justin Robertson & Ben Osborne
A standing legacy is a rarity; it’s easy to talk about, but a challenge to implement. Although London is world-renowned for a myriad of things,
The once historic rowing club has sat mothballed for a decade in a standoff over redevelopment and the changing use of local waterways
At first glance it might not appear to be the greenest of places, but Hackney Wick is bursting with plant life. From the roof gardens
Andrea Stark of Creative UK and a veteran of many other culture sector roles tells us how she managed to make it – and how you can too
London’s creative industry ambassador reveals why here and now is the best time to be pursuing a career in this exciting sector
The esports industry has grown astronomically over the last few years, and the popularity of computer and console gaming has been the main driver. Since
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