A lovely and lively neighbourhood boozer in the heart of Islington that dates back to the 17th Century. They host a wild weekly pub quiz on Tuesdays and throw massive parties every Friday and Saturday night. In between all of this they have comedy, live music and is home to Angel's most buzzing and beautiful…
RAW: listening night - storytelling & live music
- The Old Queen's Head
Description
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Something A Little Different, Fun Time Partying and Date Night
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Tickets from free - £20.00
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Angel
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Live Music, Party Mash Up and Electro
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Over 18
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Mon, 13th May 2024 @ 18:30 - 23:30
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18:30 - 23:30
RAW LISTENING NIGHTS
Described as 'one of the best nights in London,' RAW listening nights are the cure for the common disconnect – blending culture, connection and cool in some of London’s hottest venues. Borne from one woman’s itch for collecting stories and speaking to strangers, today RAW is the first-of-its-kind, flagship event of all-female, culture agency, What Does Not.
RAWs are about as ‘London’ as it gets:
- Diverse – no two RAWs are ever the same, and the crowd is as patchwork as the city
- Dynamic – we plug into, and platform the many subcultures and tribes of London
- Plugged in – from members’ clubs to the hottest venues, RAWs give access to the best spots in town
- Entertaining – because why can’t the revolution be a bloody good time?
- Unapologetic about wanting to make a difference
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
Every RAW centres around uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with live music and art – curated around a chosen theme. Taking over a different slick venue every time, RAWs adapt to the space and can be intimate affairs of 100 people, to a microfestival of 350 people – with food pop ups, makers’ markets, screenings etc. Why the theme? It helps discover our shared humanity through that particular lens – without a ‘kumbaya’ vibe in sight.
MAY THEME: INTIMACY
WHERE: THE OLD QUEEN'S HEAD, ISLINGTON First Floor Club Room
WHEN: MAY 13TH, 6.30 TO 11.30pm – STORIES FROM 8PM
ABOUT THE THEME
We'll be getting real about intimacy of all kinds: emotional, physical, intellectual, experiential, spiritual, or creative. Far from being just a personal need or a private affair, intimacy is a building block of society, influencing its structure, health and progress. We'll hear stories about close connections that lightened burdens or added to them. And explore how intimacy touched, shaped and sustained people through life. Or, in cases gone wrong, we'll learn what it took to persevere, adapt, and begin to trust again.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS MONTH
*All components and timings of RAW are subject to change
Keep an eye on our Instagram for more details 😏
BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY':
RAWs are nights that feed your soul, not drain your bank account.
Think of it as an honesty system, with tickets ‘from free’, and further tiers of ‘Pay-what-you-can’.
The highest priced tickets offset our free tickets, and make sure RAW is a vibrant event where everyone can find belonging, regardless of circumstances.
We ask that you select the ticket tier that’s within your means. Remember, releasing free tickets to RAWs is a form of revolution for us - not an indication of something thrown together. RAWs are highly curated and tailored to the host space. We are completely independent and boot-strapped to preserve the intention and integrity of the event. So every pound makes a difference.
Together, we can create a world with no price tag on joy, pleasure, and belonging. Where quality of life is a birthright, not a privilege.
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 backstory of this unique event goes back even further, stemming from WDN founder, Christine'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, building a patchwork tribe of good humans, doing good things. Find out how you can join the WDN community here.
AccessibilIty Info FROM THE VENUE
"Due to the nature of our victorian pub, our venue is only easily wheelchair accessible on the ground floor only. Arrangements may be made to help access the upstairs of the venue if organized in advance, though we are sorry to say we do not have any wheelchair-accessible toilets due to the age and layout of our grade 2 listed building."
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
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Under 25
Limited release. Please only book this ticket if you are 18 - 24 years old. Proof of ID will be required for entry. |
18:30 - 23:30 | Free admission |
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Musicians & Artists
Please only book this ticket if you are a musician or artist. Link to socials will be required at checkout. |
18:30 - 23:30 | £3.00 |
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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 - 23:30 | £5.00 |
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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 - 23:30 | £10.00 |
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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 - 23:30 | £12.00 |
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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 - 23:30 | £15.00 |
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Pay what you can (£20)
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
18:30 - 23:30 | £20.00 |
Location
Address
44, Essex Road, Angel, N1 8LN
Area
Angel
Nearest Station
Angel (Tube)
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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.
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T&Cs
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• It is a condition of your admission to the Event that no commercial non-private use may be made by you of the Event or any part of it.
• Proof of ID will be required for anyone that has booked an Under 25 ticket.
• Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
• Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
• 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.
• The Organiser does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the Event.
• The venue and WDN reserve the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
• Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
• We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
• 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.
• If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than What Does Not, venue management, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
• The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
• What Does Not, venue management accept no responsibility for any personal property.
• The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
• 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.
• 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.
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