Every university has its own specific traditions, myths and legends- the things that make them unique. In this special 30th Birthday edition, we’re sharing some of our favourites to keep them alive and, undoubtedly, to give the future generations of Concrete writers something to laugh at us about! Sports NightWhilst Sports Night isn’t necessarily an…
Pimp My Barrow was set to return before pandemic struck
Uea(su) had been discussing proposals to bring back Pimp My Barrow (PMB) for months before the coronavirus pandemic meant their plans could not go ahead. Minutes released by Uea(su) show the SU had agreed in principle to a reimagined PMB in a new venue outside Nelson Court. PMB was originally run by students, but Uea(su)…
Uea(su) have ruined PMB
What a complete and utter shambles. After much speculation, uea(su) have released a statement confirming the cancellation of Pimp My Barrow (PMB). The announcement was made with a complete lack of transparency, no student consultation, and no apology. Pimp My Barrow has been an annual institution at UEA since students Thomas Tapper and Paul Wheeler…
Pimp My Barrow 2.0: an attempt to save ‘the spirit of UEA’
If you’ve been on Facebook in the last 24 hours, you may be wondering who the nutters are behind the ‘students PMB 2.0’ page – well that’s us! Let’s be honest, we all felt the same anger and frustration reading that Pimp My Barrow (PMB) was cancelled, one of the most celebrated days of…
Freshers’ week: the big debates
Ranging from punching Nazis and the downfall of the monarchy to our ‘special relationship’ with the US and political tribalism, the 21st century’s great debates have been covered by Concrete end to end. Now, our writers turn their attention to the biggest decisions UEA students will face – Damn Good vs The A-list, the best…
Pimp My Barrow 2012 raises nearly £9,000
Pimp My Barrow has had another successful year with the event raising a total of £8,783.43 for charity.
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