Kent's culture hub: 'cene Magazine - Issue #44 Out Now!
In this edition, we bring characters into focus with photographer Josh Osborne and discuss AI music and moon landings with Happy Mondays icon Shaun Ryder.
Elsewhere, columnist Sam Woods perfects his shrimping while trying Brazilian jiu jitsu, Cara Blackburn invites us to learn about the flora and fauna of Kent in spring and we get into conversation with experimental musicians Voka Gentle. Plus there’s a milestone with indie retailer County Clothes, post-apocalyptic Sheppey, shedding wine guilt with Natalia Suta and much, much more.
Number Eight in Sevenoaks announces collabs with Michelin-listed guest chefs
Chefs from Scott’s Richmond, The Unruly Pig and Atul Kochar to take part
Happy Mondays star heads to Faversham, Kent
Shaun Ryder heads to Kent as part of his spoken word tour
SHHH… DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS HEADS BACK TO CANTERBURY IN 2026
This time… it’s quiet! Head to the Westgate Hall in Canterbury
Wuthering Heights (2026) filmed scenes in Kent
Kent Film Office has confirmed that filming took place
Discover Keat Farm Parks in Kent
Making park living a Kent tradition for more than 60 years
SOUND SCOUT - KENT MIXTAPE #43
With Jack Nash, Polo Lounge, Jamie Rosso, Elle-Marie, Blackstone and Squangey Bobbins
Thanet’s Look Mum No Computer chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision
The man behind the Furby Organ and Synthesizer Bike to head out to Vienna
BACK TO THE BOX OFFICE: REVELATION, ASHFORD
Set in the stunning St Mary’s Church, Revelation, has been inspiring the arts in Ashford for 15 years
Sea Change: voco Clifton Hotel’s refurb brings a fresh feeling to Folkestone
Rebranded as voco, the hotel is shaping an experience designed to dine, relax and unwind
Kent’s biggest College Group launches 100 in 100 Campaign for National Apprenticeships Week
Over the next 100 days, EKC Group aims to secure 100 pledges from local employers to take on an apprentice.
Parks to Pitches: Non-League football zine based in Kent
Medway’s Christian Obray on his non-league epiphany and passion for the printed zine
Sevenoaks restaurant enters the Michelin Guide with new award
Maria Bradford’s Shwen Shwen focuses on food from Sierra Leone
Reformer Pilates - what’s all the fuss about? Find out at Whitstable Yoga & Wellbeing Centre
Reformer Pilates is emerging as a preferred choice for those seeking strength, mobility and longevity
Creative Folkestone Launches Book Exchange World Record Attempt
Folkestone is a Library will launch with a world record attempt on Sunny Sands beach
Interview: Stereo MC's icon Rob Birch on returning to the road and finding a home in Kent
Rob Birch, founding member and iconic frontman of the Stereo MC’s, talks about the band’s return to the road and recording, while also sharing his love for his home in Margate
M Dot R: Island Born
FEATURE REWIND: International selling artist M Dot R cuts an intriguing figure as he takes his dancehall styles from Sheerness to a worldwide audience
Esoteric Kent – Come to the dark side (of winter)
Columnist Anna Willatt, aka Esoteric Isle, talks to The Poisoners’ Cabinet about Kent’s historic true crimes
DISCOVER A NEW HAPPY PLACE - HERCULES WINES, SANDWICH
Its shelves are hand-picked with care, offering something for every budget and occasion