Remember the time: Interview with Maidstone artist Louise Rieger

Kent artist looks beyond nostalgia to create artworks of strangers that we all recognise

ExclusiveJim LyonsMarch 5, 2025#kent, #38, Feature, Exclusive, Artist, Maistone, Louise Rieger, Interview, Photographs

Welcome to the Northbank at Rochester Independent College

Rochester Independent College invited ‘cene magazine in to see its brand-new arts and creativity campus, Northbank

ExclusiveJim LyonsMarch 5, 2025#kent, #38, Feature, Excl, Rochester Independent College, Northbank, Architecture, Intra

Winerocks: The Slow Revolution and Kent's low-intervention wines

Whitstable wine communicator Natalia Suta on why low-intervention wines are worth the wait

ExclusiveJoe BillMarch 5, 2025#kent, #38, Exclusive, Feature, Winerocks, Natalia Suta, Whitstable, Slow, Low Intervention, Pet Nat, WIne, Slowbeam

THE BEST GALLERY YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT - Natasha Pearl, Canterbury, Kent

From incredible new artists to internationally acclaimed creators, the Natasha Pearl Gallery in Bekesbourne is displaying original gems - you just need to go and discover it

ExclusiveJoe BillMarch 5, 2025#kent, Natasha Pearl, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Art Gallery, #38, Feature, Exclusive

Thanet photographer Rebecca Douglas on nature and making an impact with imagery

“I’m so sorry we did this. I’m going to make your life count, dear one, you didn’t die in vain.”

ExclusiveJoe BillMarch 5, 2025#38, Feature, Exclusive, Kent, Rebecca DOuglas, Nature, Photography

BACK TO THE BOXOFFICE CAMPAIGN: Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells

In the west of the county, the stunning Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells has been at the heart of the community for more than 40 years

Come read with me… Interview with Margate author Daisy Buchanan

Columnist Zahra Barri chats to Margate author Daisy Buchanan about Reading Yourself Happy, breaking the spell of social media and studying hip-hop

ExclusiveGuest UserMarch 5, 2025#kent, #38, Feature, Exclusive, Daisy Buchanan, Zahra Barri

OPEN > Project - Canterbury's new open mic night for producers, rappers and DJs

New open-mic event by the Big Cheese Co. aims to flip the city’s script

ExclusiveJoe BillMarch 3, 2025#kent, #38, Feature, Exclusive, Big Cheese Co, Open Mic, Rap, Hip Hop, DJ, Canterbury

KENT ROLLER DERBY PAIR CALLED UP FOR WORLD CUP DUTY

The fast-paced contact sport is continuing to grow across the globe

ExclusiveJoe BillFebruary 28, 2025#kent, #38, Exclusive, Feature, Kent Roller Derby, World Cup 2025

Interview: In conversation with Squid…

Squid return to Margate as part of their new tour…

ExclusiveJoe BillFebruary 27, 2025#kent, #38, Feature, Exclusive, Squid, Interview, Tour, 2025, Margate, Live, Cowards

LABELLED WITH LOVE: Interview with Kent DJ & producer Bobby Harvey

Canterbury’s Bobby Harvey on Heartstrings, connecting with listeners, Island Records and social media sounds…

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, Bobby Harvey, Canterbury, FOlkestone, DJ

Iconic myths with a modern motive: Interview with West Malling's Rosie Hewlett

Columnist Zahra Barri chats to West Malling’s bestselling author Rosie Hewlett about modern threads in Greek myths, powerful women and whether the quest for the golden fleece was today’s desire for social media ‘likes’...

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, Zahra Barri, Author, Rosie Hewlett, Medea

Victorians Farting: Interview with Deal artist Tom Maryniak

Deal artist Tom Maryniak on carving pub crawls into lino, stories and Victorians farting

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, Deal, Tom Maryniak, Lino Print, Artist

THRIVE ON LIVE: Margate photographer Alanna Georgette

Margate photographer Alanna Georgette on finding calm among the chaos of live music

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, Alanna Georgette, Photography, Idles, Margate

Review: Bar Ingo, Broadstairs, Kent

...refined small plates, with a nod to the menus of San Sebastián from an open kitchen

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Review, Bar Ingo, Broadstairs, Feature

Culture Mâché: Interview with Canterbury Artist Amelia Johnson, AKA Meelworm

Canterbury artist Ameila Johnson on creating social observations in papier-mâché, people-watching and bringing ‘Boris’ to Vice UK

ExclusiveJim LyonsJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, Meelworm, Canterbury, Sculpture, Boris Johnson, Vice Magazine

BACK TO THE BOX OFFICE CAMPAIGN: The Palace Cinema, Broadstairs, Kent

For 2025, ‘cene Magazine is launching a campaign to get visitors heading back to the box office. We will be profiling cinemas and theatres from across Kent to remind our readers how magical the experience of watching a live show or seeing a film on the big screen really is.

ExclusiveJoe BillJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Feature, The Palace, Cinema, Broadstairs, Campaign, Back to the Box office

ESOTERIC KENT: Wheel of the Year - Winter Retreat

Columnist Anna Willatt calls on some friends for tips on self-reflection and taking the initiative this winter

ExclusiveJim LyonsJanuary 6, 2025#kent, #37, Anna Willat, Esoteric Isle, Tarot, Feature

Bourne to Ball: Interview with Sittingbourne basketball star Ryan Richards

From being drafted to the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs to hooping in the Middle East and battling alcoholism, Sittingbourne’s Ryan Richards has had a basketball career like no-one else.