Beyond the Box
In this year of massive coronavirus upheaval, many voices – from the Prime Minister to homelessness charities – have been calling for how we must now ‘build back better’. It looks like social and environmental projects that were previously considered radical may finally be given a go. Meanwhile here in Hackney Wick, a group of […]
Launch Night at Number 90
Marking the launch of The Wick with live music from Aiko plus DJ sets from Justin Robertson & Ben Osborne
Future of the Wick
Rapid gentrification has caused extreme changes to the artist community of Hackney Wick & Fish Island. But coronavirus has brought about a new focus on collaboration and with it, a new optimism
Guest Editor: Sir William Atkinson
Meet the first local to take the helm at The Wick, as he reveals his passions and hopes for the area
Welcome to The Wick
A regular newspaper and digital platform dedicated to keeping the creative flame alight in Hackney Wick and surrounding neighbourhoods
Exploring the eco-fashion community
How we do our bit to alleviate the effects of climate change is now at the forefront of many minds, and Hackney Wick is rife with innovative designers making a wide variety of exciting sustainable fashion. These include stunningly high end upcycled leather jackets from ‘The Zur’ all the way through to upcycling workshops courtesy […]
Life Goals: Bobby Kasanga
In his early years, Bobby Kasanga was a talented footballer who had represented his county and played at a high level of the semi-professional game. His future looked promising, but football wasn’t the only big influence on him during this time. He was also greatly affected by his older brother, who was “part of the […]