RAW: Uncensored Storytelling & Live Music

  • The Ministry

Description

  • Live Music, Something A Little Different and Fun Time Partying
  • Tickets from free - £15.00
  • Live Music, Party Mash Up and Electro
  • Over 18
  • Fri, 15th Mar 2024 @ 18:30 - 1:00
  • 18:30 - 01:00

Described as “one of the best nights out in London”, RAW is not your typical night out – and is a status quo-shifting event format that is the first of its kind. Conceived by a woman with a penchant for collecting stories and speaking to strangers, RAW is produced by a female-led group of badass, good hearts and tribe of tribes called What Does Not.

It combines vibes for miles in the coolest venues, the serendipitous connecting with incredible humans from all backgrounds, thought provoking art and great music. All of this is bound together by the highs, lows and diversity of true stories by everyday people – through the lens of a theme. To top it off, the RAW has a noble vision underpinning its sass: to move the dial on the status quo of division and disconnection.

The theme for March 15th is WILD

Join us at The Ministry for an immersive RAW, where we'll showcase real and uncensored stories told by everyday people. We'll be exploring the many shades of a human's essence – from turning to nature to overcome grief, and fighting wildfires, to wild stories of being your full self in hostile environments, and embracing the untamed in you. 

This RAW will also feature a Metaxa tasting, on account of the wild herbs and botanicals that make up the secret recipe of this "original Greek spirit".

To end the night, we'll have live music performances from some of London's best independent artists and an open jam - supported by Wired4Music.

Hosting the live music portion of the night is our very own Shogun Shato - who will be giving everyone a taster of what goes down at our independent music night, NOISE 🔥

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • DJ set 🎧
  • Pop-up Market 🏷
  • Uncensored Storytelling 🫀
  • Live music performances 🎤 and an Open Jam 🎸🎹🎷
  • Plus a special guest performance 🕶
  • Metaxa Spirit Tasting [limited seats / pre-booking at checkout in "add-ons" / T&Cs apply] 🥃

*All immersive elements and timings of RAW are subject to change

We'll be announcing details on all of the above on our Instagram 😏

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

In the world What Does Not is creating there is no price tag on joy, pleasure, and belonging. Our society seems to have forgotten that quality of life is a birthright. Not a privilege. So releasing free tickets to RAWs has always been a form of revolution for us - not an indication of something thrown together. In fact, no two RAWs are ever the same. They are highly curated and tailored to the host space. So you see, if we’re going to kick the status quo’s ass and tear down barriers to access, a pay-what-you-can ticketing model feels like the only way.

We know that ticket price is a huge barrier for some, so the pay-what-you-can model offers people who can afford to buy a ticket the chance to support others who can’t. Audiences can also support What Does Not at the price level most appropriate for them. Our highest priced tickets offset our free priced tickets and ensure RAW is a vibrant and diverse event that’s accessible to those with varied socio-economic circumstances.

We are completely independent and boot-strapped to preserve the intention and integrity of the event.

THE RAW ORIGIN STORY

RAW started life among inner circles & word of mouth. An “if you know you know” sorta vibe, before going public. But the origin story of this first of its kind event goes back even further, stemming from one woman's insatiable curiosity and search for relatable, human experiences. 

Today, RAWs have come off the streets and away from kitchen tables – and take place monthly in some of the coolest venues across the city. The night brings together people from all walks of life for a night of immersive experiences and curated storytelling on a theme - featuring uncensored true stories by everyday humans - paired with music, art and other creative expressions. Find out how you can become a WDN member here

Offers

Promotions

Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
Students / Musicians / Artists

Please only book this ticket it you are a student, musician or artist. Thank you x

18:30 - 01:00 Free admission
No / Low Income


18:30 - 01:00 Free admission
Entry before 7:30 pm (£0)

Limited release tickets

18:30 - 01:00 Free admission
Pay what you can (£5)

All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans.  Thank you x

18:30 - 01:00 £5.00
Pay what you can (£10)

All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x

18:30 - 01:00 £10.00
Pay what you can (£12)

All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x

18:30 - 01:00 £12.00
Pay what you can (£15)

All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x

18:30 - 01:00 £15.00

Location

Address

The Ministry, 79-81, Borough Rd, London, SE1 1DN

Nearest Station

Elephant & Castle (Tube)


Getting there

Organiser

What Does Not
What Does Not is an experience and culture agency with an incubator at its core. We're a hybrid entity that disrupts perceptions, brands & nights out. We combine the functions of an events company, collective, and creative agency. WDN is female founded and led, as well as a social enterprise. We're breaking the mould of average nights out by dishing out the cure to loneliness in cool and vibey ways, while giving a leg up to emerging creators. From immersive storytelling nights, to live music events, panels with a difference – and more – everything we do at What Does Not is designed to be an antidote for this age of loneliness, disconnection, and polarisation.

T&Cs

1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, What Does Not LTD and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than What Does Not, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. What Does Not, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.

Things to keep in mind:
- The event operates on a strict ticket pre-booking only. Tickets cannot be booked at the door.
- What Does Not RAW is a safe space that promotes freedom of expression. All stories are uncensored and are real life events, which we as curators do not have any input on. Speaker views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of What Does Not or its team.
Ticket holders that have booked the Metaxa tasting are only entitled to the drinks included in the tasting, and for the duration of the tasting in the allocated room. No drinks can be claimed from the bar. Metaxa Spirits, WDN and The Ministry reserve the right to withdraw the tasting at any time and for whatever reason. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any ticket holder or event attendee.
- We do not advocate overconsumption or the abuse of alcohol. Drinking excessively will cause harm to your body and mind. Please drink mindfully.
- Please be respectful of others, What Does Not events are a safe space. We have no tolerance for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or any form of hate speech.
- If you would like to tell your story or exhibit at the next What Does Not RAW, please get in touch - we would love to hear from you.
- All components and elements of the event stated in the description are subject to change and cancellation.
- A photographer and videographer will be present at this event. The images and videos taken may be used in website content and on social media to promote What Does Not WDN. By attending a WDN event you consent to be photographed, filmed, or recorded as an audience member.
- Upon registration, you consent that any data you submit will be saved by WDN. Your information will only be used for the limited purpose of current and future event updates via our newsletter. Your data will never be passed on to any third parties.

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