Squid are easily one of the most exciting bands in the UK – probably the world – so the chance to see them in such an intimate setting as The Halls is one that has to be leapt on. To make things even more interesting, their performance was for their Fieldworks Tour, a tour in…
Music, Venue
REVIEW: Millie Manders and The Shutup – Telling Truths, Breaking Ties
Released 23rd of October, Millie Manders and The Shutup’s debut LP Telling Truths, Breaking Ties is a crisp and witty alternative rock album, sporting a rich variety in vocal styles, at times resembling punk, modern pop and even hip-hop. However, it is this huge variety of styles that are (mostly successfully) approached that results in…
Music, Venue
yllwshrk frontman Ian Anderson talks debut album ‘I AM ALADDIN’
yllwshrk (‘yellow shark’) is a unique collective of extremely talented musicians, tied together by frontman and composer Ian Anderson. To my surprise he happened to be in Poland when he answered my call, so even further away than my previous interview– but, I digress. yllwshrk’s debut album I AM ALADDIN, releasing on the 16th of…
Climate Change, Uncategorized
Effective environmental policy sees CO2 emissions decline, reveals Tyndall Centre Research
A study conducted by UEA professors at the Tyndall Centre has revealed that CO2 emissions are declining in 18 developed economies, including the UK, USA and Germany. The nations in question represent 28 percent of emissions worldwide and so this reduction could see a significant decrease in overall global emissions. The team at Tyndall examined…
Fashion
The Rise of the Oat Milk and Keto Diets
Oat Milk Dairy alternatives have been on the rise for a few years now, particularly soya, coconut, and almond milk. However, oat milk has risen in popularity exponentially in the last year. This has mainly been due to a growing awareness of the ethical issues surrounding dairy and a greater understanding of environmental damage caused…
Creative Writing
Treptow-Köpenick
Away from the centre, from the anxious headache, The mad rush of Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Tiergarten, Bundestag, Pull me out, lift me up, and let me take My own small piece Of this German Manhattan: Ich möchte retten The city I see splashed over postcards and shot on film, The clichéd Berlin – oh please…
Science
Which vegan milk is best for the planet?
The carbon footprint of the dairy industry has become a topic of global interest. Greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and enormous water consumption due to dairy production has had devastating impacts on the planet. Research has shown that meat and other animal products produce the most food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock has been found to…
Features
Is veganism the way to save our planet?
The increase in popularity of Veganuary has led to the question, what steps do we need to take to help save the environment? Megan L-Moran, a student who has recently become vegetarian, commented that ‘It is quite astonishing how the meat industry contributes so much to greenhouse gas emissions and how much land it uses….
Music
Poorboys Promotions: living a loud life
We talk a lot about Norwich’s music scene here at Venue. From big to small, LCR to Gringos, it’s safe to say we’re a lucky lot. Yet there’s a small, but very important, group of people who constantly work away behind the scenes to make these venues fill with sound. Often getting overlooked, promotion companies…
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