The London Film Festival, since its inception in 1957, has screened a wide range of both independent and mainstream films that showcase the power of cinema and innovative filmmaking. The London Film Festival continues to be an important event in the British film industry and this year Concrete was granted press access and had the…
Film
The New Mutants and The Return of the Cinema
Tango ice blast? Check. Cinema snacks? Check. I had everything I needed for a classic cinema experience. But this time it was different. When not eating, my mask was on. And there wasn’t the usual hustle and bustle of the cinema, where you were shoved up against the person next to you who was telling…
Features
The Cost of Freshers Wristbands
During Freshers week, many universities sell wristbands for the club nights and events taking place. At UEA, this year there is a ‘Welcome Wristband’ for new students set at the price of £62.50, but just how much are you really saving by purchasing one? The Week 1 ‘Welcome Wristband’ grants you entry to a club…
Sport
‘You play Quidditch… so how do you fly?’
‘I don’t care if you fall off your broom as long as you catch the Snitch first.’ If you are a Harry Potter fan, this sentence can only mean one thing: Quidditch. Although most people relate Quidditch with Harry Potter and don’t quite understand how people play it without ‘flying’, it is actually a sport…
Music
Best of 2018
Best album: Foxing – Nearer My God Less than four hours before Nearer My God dropped, I was chatting to Foxing frontman Conor Murphy; he was bricking it. The album is a delve into apocalyptic paranoia completely unlike anything that the St Louis indie outfit had done before. Opening the show with Grand Paradise, the…
Features
The teetotal student’s handbook
Mocktails As a teetotaller, you may feel like running a mile in the opposite direction when you see a pub/club/bar come into view – the sinking feeling that accompanies the realisation that you’ll be drinking orange juice or coca cola all night can do that to you. However, you needn’t miss out on the bar…
Features
Under the radar…
One of the things UEA prides itself upon is its huge number of societies offering something for everyone, whether that is continuing a longstanding passion with new people or trying a new hobby. Here are some of Concrete’s favourite underdogs… Spoken Word Ever wondered how to make the leap from page to stage? This society…
News
Freshers warned about fake UEA events
UEA have warned current and incoming students to watch out for fake freshers’ week events circulating on social media, in advance of the new academic year. The university said multiple Facebook pages have appeared online advertising events which are “either fake, or unofficial events not run or supported by the university and SU”. The university…
Features
Winter in the fine city
Norwich has a thriving arts scene with events drawing performers and audiences from around the world. With festivals in fashion, cuisine, books, and beer there is always something for every interest. However, now that the evenings are drawing in, you could be forgiven for feeling as if your only option is to stay in and…
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