From 7th – 19th October, the curiously creative are welcomed underground at Old Street station and encouraged to experience or learn something new as part of Brite Space London. Eventbrite will be curating a line-up of the city’s finest talent, across food, design, music, fashion and media for a series of dynamic workshops, live Q&As and masterclasses all designed to inspire and ignite creativity.
A line-up of top creative partners will be offering unique and quirky experiences for Londoners, including:
- Radio DJ Crash Course – Learn how to be a radio DJ as East London station Hoxton Radio broadcasts live from Brite Space.
Hoxton Radio has established itself amongst Londoners as the go to radio station of the East, brining the freshest music to the airwaves and sharing insights on the best arts and cultural happenings in the area. Amongst their roster sits Goldies Rocks, Judge Jules, Laura Jackson and Liam Young. For more information tune in at http://www.hoxtonradio.com/
- Debate With The Dalstonist – Meet some of the leading lights from East London’s creative industries at an entrepreneurial masterclass
Dalstonist writes more interesting stuff about Hackney than anyone else. We’re the leading youth culture publication in East London, providing daily news updates to more than 60,000 people every month at our website and capturing a snapshot of Hackney’s creative landscape every quarter via our 10,000 circulation print magazine. Find us online at dalstonist.co.uk or in print at more than 150 venues in Hackney. Look out for the next issue at the start of September and again in December.
- Raw Food Masterclass – Foodies hoping to push their culinary skills into a new realm can do so with a detoxifying raw food workshop presented by superfoods guru Kate Magic.
Globally renowned raw foods expert Kate Magic has over two decades of experience of the raw lifestyle, and is raising her three sons on a raw vegan diet. She is the Creative Director of RawLiving.eu, Europe’s leading resource for raw foods and superfoods online, for which she has created over 20 unique products. She is author of the best-selling recipe books, Eat Smart Eat Raw, Raw Living and Raw Magic, and has a busy international schedule giving talks and workshops on raw foods which showcase her unique blend of fun, down-to-earth practicality and spiritual wisdom.
- Cocktails By Candlelight – Underground Drinking Club returns, in collaboration with Russian Standard Vodka to deliver an immersive evening full of innovative drinks and served by London’s finest mixologists.
Cocktail lovers are invited to reserve their spot for one of three exclusive sittings throughout the evening, which will see guests greeted by a collection of London’s very finest mixologists and bartenders who will be mixing up a storm of unusual, exotic and, most importantly, delicious cocktails. This inimitable immersive event will offer revelers the chance to enjoy quality drinks and mingle with fellow Underground Drinking Club members all in the unusual setting of Old Street Underground Station.
- Dog Yoga – Dog lovers can try out the latest exercise trend for pampered pooches and even witness the world’s first Doga Trance Dance performance.
Swiss born , Mahny Djahanguiri is the founder of DogaMahny TM and is Europe’s first Doga instructor. She first introduced Doga at the Pet spa in Harrods. She and her Maltese pooch Robbie tour the planet introducing Doga and Doga workshops as well as teachers training programmes and have appeared on Made In Chelsea, Sunday Brunch and Newsnight. For more information go to http://www.dogamahny.co.uk/
- HulaFit®– Part hoop tricks and part fitness, this unique and energetic craze guarantees a fun workout.
HulaFit® has established a dedicated following around London with their energetic routines and unique approach to the art of hooping. Highlighting the benefits that can be reaped from spinning the humble hoop the programme of exercises is made to develop strength, coordination and the all important calorie-burning. For more information head to: http://hulafit.org/
- The Groom Room – Some of London’s finest grooming experts will be on hand to pamper men with luxury treatments including mini-manicures. Men can also prepare for Movember with tips on how to maintain an impressive moustache.
The Groom Room is a unique establishment set in the heart of Dulwich Village that is an escape for the modern man. Our philosophy is that our clients reap the benefits of our highly trained team of Gents Stylists and beauticians and get the treatment they not only need but also deserve! For more information go to http://www.thegroomroom.co/
- Ladies Grooming Day – From bohemian plaits to vintage up-do’s, boutique blowdry and braid salon The Parlour will be recreating the hottest hair trends from this season’s catwalks.
The Parlour London, an exciting new concept as far as hair salons go, is the ultimate retro grooming spot in West London. Recently shortlisted for ‘Hairdressing Salon of the Year’, this uniquely charming spot is certainly one to watch out for! Modelled after the nostalgia of ‘Grandma’s kitchen’ they not only specialize in both vintage and bohemian ‘dos, they’re also an alternative take on a girly afternoon tea- serving delicious (and complimentary) bubbly, tea, and cake with every service!
- Cocktail Clash – Celebrate London Cocktail Week with a Bloody Mary contest.
- Screen Printing – Learn the artistic techniques of screen-printing with help from the experts at Made in Arts London.
- Fashion Career Workshop – You love fashion and want to forge a career within the industry… but where to start? Explore your options with BriteSpace London’s fashion career workshop, hosted by Fashion Sunday. Plus enjoy delicious cocktails from London’s hottest distillers Sipsmith, who will be serving up their award-winning G&T’s and a classic London Mule with their Sipping Vodka
Supported by the Mayor of London, Fashion Sunday is the premier event to shop and discover London’s new and next generation designers. Established to scout out and champion the myriad exceptional labels often working just under the popular radar, Fashion Sunday pops up once a season (quarterly) as a one day festival of fashion talent, complete with other outstanding up-and-comers in food and music as well as a proper bar.
Tiffany Alwis and Sonia Williams are the joint owners and curators of Fashion Sunday. In times past they have worked in commercial and communications roles for a major international drinks brand and a cutting edge UK technology company. More recently, they have self-taught in fashion design and interned with Peter Jensen (Tiffany) and Meadham Kirchhoff (Sonia), and are now also working together on Hellespont, a luxury unisex bomber jacket label launched by Tiffany in 2013.
Eventbrite will also be hosting a series of lunchtime workshops to help people looking to put on their own events with everything from cash flow to content. Plus there will be breakfast talks featuring The Black Cultural Archives, Giving Tuesday and Silicon Real. To see the full list of partners and events taking place and to book a space at one of the many exciting activities visit britespaceldn.com.
What: Brite Space London is a series of interactive events designed to champion creative culture in the capital
Where: Brite Space London, Unit 2, Old Street Underground Station, London, EC1Y 1BE
When: From 7th – 19th October between 8.30am – 9.00pm
Cost: Event costs vary, from free to £10 and are available from britespaceldn.com
