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Aug 4, 2026
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2 min read
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.
Jul 29, 2026
Hackney Wick's beloved hole-in-the-wall hangout, the Pirate's Hub, has morphed into an exciting new venture, just across the water
Jul 28, 2026
4 min read
The co-founder discusses his journey from Mormon upbringing to establishing a community hub in one of London’s most creative districts
Jul 22, 2026
3 min read
Two local film-makers hope to develop their drug caper script into a mini-series – by posing as dealers themselves
As new spots continue to open, each offering something a little different, here's our current round-up
Jul 7, 2026
From building furniture out of roadside scrap to expanding into Canary Wharf, Jess Seaton discusses the 'Can-Do' Kiwi attitude that fuelled one of Hackney Wick’s most recognisable institutions.
Jun 23, 2026
From Casablanca to Hackney, meet the local with a career that spans French theatre and London’s art scene
His emblematic lovehearts can be seen running all through the neighbourhood, so what's the story behind them?
Jun 10, 2026
As he steps down as Chair of the Board with the new museum open, and a big summer of collaborative festivals ahead, we hear about the long process behind London's new cultural destination from the man himself
May 27, 2026
5 min read
On the eve of the festival’s second East London-based edition, The Wick speaks to Head of Music, Adem Holness, about the opportunities it presents
