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Cinema

Fashion in Film Festival: Into the Garden of Chimerical...

A programme of archival gems that explore the interesting and sometimes unusual connections between women, flowers, and insects, from 20th Century filmmakers. 

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Cinema

End of the Century + ScreenTalk with writer Ryan Gilbey

To mark the release of Ryan Gilbey’s book It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema, a screening of gay romance End of the Century will be followed by a discussion with the book’s author.

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Cinema

Barbara Hammer: She’s Beautiful, Sexy, Angry and Liberated!

We celebrate the legacy of Barbara Hammer, a true pioneer of LGBTQ+ cinema, with a special event featuring her groundbreaking shorts Dyketactics, Superdyke, Women I Love and Double Strength. 

Rebel Radio Dance Rebellion Panel Talk
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Contemporary music Talks & events

Rebel Radio Talks: Where are all the house parties?

Join Richie Brave and a panel of DJs, authors, and sound system founders as they explore how the dancefloor has shaped London culture and what role parties play today.

Rebel Radio
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Contemporary music Talks & events

Rebel Radio Talks: Rebel Archivists

A panel talk exploring how photography, music, and storytelling help preserve London’s cultural history and keep community voices alive for future generations.

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Cinema

Fashion in Film Festival: Artist Films - Colonial Threads

Three contemporary artist films explore how textiles and dress are directly implicated in histories of land, colonialism, migration and trade.

Rewinding the Airwaves
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Cinema Contemporary music

Breaking the Silence: Pirate Radio, Black Media and Voice..

Two documentaries capturing the spirit of resistance and creativity that defined 1980s underground broadcasting.

Rewinding the Airwaves
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Cinema Contemporary music

Airwaves of Rebellion: Youth, Identity, and the Fight for..

A programme of films diving into the energy and impact of youth-led pirate radio in 1980s–90s Britain, showing how young broadcasters defied mainstream media to amplify underrepresented voices. 

Rebel Radio - Image by Jeff Veitch
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Contemporary music

Sunday Selecta with DJ Bid (Reminisce)

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Create the soundtrack to your Sunday on the Barbican FreeStage. Inspired by the community spirit of pirate radio, this live event is all about sharing memories through music. 

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Art & design Talks & events

Architecture on Stage: Architecture in the Age of AI

Speakers from three of the world's leading architecture practices address the ways in which artificial intelligence is reshaping their discipline.