EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
INTERVIEW: SPORTS TEAM - MERCURY PRIZE 2020
A new album, a Mercury Music Prize nomination and a battle with Lady Gaga… 2020 has been a good year for Sports Team, but there’s nothing quite like being in among the fans on a bus down to Margate, writes Rob Hakimian
Sunshine indoors - Beach Sun Retreat, Dymchurch
From an indoor beach to a John Lennon-themed room, the Beach Sun Retreat in Dymchurch is turning up the heat on the staycation circuit
Camille Flavell - Label of Love
Whitstable illustrator Camille Flavell is bringing her ‘nerdy’ characters to a Kent beer can near you!
BILLY CHILDISH - AN INDIFFERENT ICON
Feted by rock stars but only occasionally recognised in his hometown; creative force Billy Childish has reached a level of fame somewhere between complete unknown and international cult hero. Not that he seems to care, writes George Nott
MAIDSTONE DISTILLERY - STILL GAME
The opening of the Maidstone Distillery sees the re-establishment of a historical gin town that even Napoleon had his eyes on
REBEL REBEL - REBEL FARMER
Turning his back on modern intensive farming processes, this farmer is one rebel with a cause
Edible Kingdom - In Your Mush
Edible Kingdom has taken a fascination with fungi to a whole new level thanks to a mushroom movement we can all enjoy
Lauren Carroll - Tubthumping
Stand-up comedian Lauren Carroll talks to us about the desire to be funny, self-indulgence and definitely not getting drunk
COCOA CHANNEL - CHOCOLATE MADE IN KENT
We didn’t realise that our small corner of the country was such a hub for the sweet arts. It turns out that Kent is brimming with choco-maestri to rival anywhere across the Channel. We have picked out some of our favourites...
PAVEMENT LICKER - A MATTER OF TASTE
Like many creative movements, cult art zine Pavement Licker was conceived in a pub. Back in 2003, graphic artist James-Lee Duffy and writer Josh Jones spawned the paper platform to allow creatives to be published without pushing a particular agenda.
DONT WALK WALK
Deal’s DONT WALK WALK gallery is a treasure trove of art with heart that doesn’t take itself too seriously
WOLFIE: THE LONE WOLF
From writing songs for superstars to being championed by Pharrell Williams, Wolfie has already had a musical career of some repute. But now in a new phase she is looking to stand out from the pack. We talk about tea, Rescue Mediums and sweet’n’sour chicken with one of the county’s most exciting musicians
LIVE LOVE LOCAL
Produced in Kent and Visit Kent are running a joint campaign called ‘Support Your Local’ throughout summer, autumn and winter 2020. Championing the amazing pubs, cafes and restaurants of kent, and the food and drink supply chain behind it.
Dinner Life : The G.O.A.T - Street King Smoke Shack
In the first of a new series of delectable dining diaries, food columnist and founder of Dinner life (@dinnerlife) Daisy Watson heads out to some of the county’s food hotspots to see what she can take home to her own kitchen.