What we’re about
Welcome to Hackney Creatives Social Meetup! This group is dedicated to bringing together individuals with a passion for creative pursuits and entertainment. The aim is to bring together creative people in and around Hackney, for both creative entertainment and potential collaborations. We'll socialise through all sorts of things from films and music evenings, local theatre, art and poetry, acting and improvisation, interesting excursions, and even just regular pub socials.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Giggle Film FestivalBig Penny Social, London
A screening of superb comedy short films on a giant screen, with multi-award-winners and BAFTA actors and writers behind them!
More details & full description can be found via the website HERE
It's just £10 for a couple of hours of films, with 2 breaks & table service!
Your ticket also provides full access to the whole venue, including a DJ and dance floor after the screening till 1 am (should you wish). It's an amazing and huge venue - a beautifully converted factory with all manner of extras including table tennis tables & other games areas, loads of great food & drink options, etc. A great place to have on your radar!
I'll be compering for the evening, so won't be able to spend much time with the group, but if you arrive early at 7pm come and find Adam in the yellow Giggle T-Shirt and I'll introduce everyone to each other and help facilitate seating together.
Doors from 7pm, films screen from 8pm sharp.
You must buy a ticket in advance via THIS LINK
Come and try it - you won't forget this event! :)
- Friendly musical JAM session in vegan venueBad Coffee, London
We'll join in a 'FULL JOY' musical open jam session!
Please read the following and buy a ticket in advance directly from them via the link embedded HERE.
IMPORTANT: We'll meet first at nearby BAD COFFEE - address: 9, Oslo House, Prince Edward Rd, London E9 5LX at 15.15 (or before), for a drink & introductions, then on to Akasa (just across the road) to arrive there a little before 15.45.
WHAT TO EXPECT
If jamming around the fire at a festival is your kinda vibe then this is definitely for you! Expect an evening filled with music-making, creativity & conscious connection at Akasa's stunning Hackney Wick venue (formerly Open House Hackney).
Somewhere between a jam & an open mic, our inclusive jam circle offers attendees the opportunity to share as much or as little as they want with a community dedicated to supporting & nurturing authentic, heartfelt & courageous expression. Whether you’re a seasoned musician, rapper, poet or storyteller, or just someone who loves the vibrations of a jam, your presence will be deeply appreciated & warmly welcome.
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
🧘 Mindful Moments
Short meditative opening & closing ceremonies to ground & align us all
🍲 Vegan Food
Baked goods & other tasty vegan treats available for purchase
🍹 Bar
Cacao, teas, & other healthy yummy non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
🎨 Chillout Space
An area away from the jam to chat, chill & get creative with the arts & craft suppliesSCHEDULE
15:30 - Doors open
16:00 - Opening circle (16:00 sharp so arrive by 15:45 latest please)
16:15 - Jam begins
17:30 - Break for 30 mins
18:00 - Jam resumes
19:20 - Closing circle
19:30 - Jam ends, chillout begins
20:30 - Venue closesGUIDING PRINCIPLES
We are dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where participants feel safe enough to fully express themselves free from the fear of judgement, where every contribution & voice is valued equally and where listening to & supporting one another is favoured over individual one-upmanship. We don’t distinguish between performer & audience, musician & non-musician, participant & non-participant and there is no stage or hierarchy. Just one unified circle.
With this in mind, we are aware that not all instruments & voices are created equal, with some more dominant than others so encourage jammers to be aware of the presence of their contribution and to tune in to the collective sound rather than one’s own in isolation. If we all do this, everyone has the opportunity to be heard and that’s when the magic truly happens!PLEASE NOTE: To best cultivate this balance & also bring greater alignment with Akasa's noise policy, we have made the tough decision to ask jammers to leave your percussion instruments at home & only use the percussion instruments provided by FJJ. We hope you understand.
A FEW OTHER GUIDELINES
- Phone use
Please keep to a minimum. We have an official photographer capturing all the magic so you can focus on all the fun things going on in front of you!
2. No drugs or alcoholThese jams are a conscious practice that encourage presence
3. Community valuesWe ask jammers to uphold our community values of inclusivity, kindness & respect for ourselves & our fellow jammers
4. VeganismPlease respect this vegan event by not bringing any animal products into the venue
Further info in ticket link above...
PRICE
Standard (In Advance): £12
Standard (On The Door): £14
Pay It Forward: £16
(6x tickets for those with financial abundance who would like to help out a fellow jammer who may not otherwise be able to afford to come)
Concession: £8
(6x tickets for those not currently in a position to afford a standard ticket)
Volunteer: £0
(in exchange for a shift on the bar or door)Link to buy tickets above! (did you miss it? scroll back to the top!)
