Culture
Video: Bull & Gate Classic Gigs – #1 Coldplay, 1999
The story behind Coldplay’s legendary performance kicks off our series of classic gigs at the Bull & Gate, which, as we were the first to …
The Anti-Valentine’s tale of Rimbaud and Verlaine
An ocean of booze, a wet fish and suicide threats. Learn from these two poets how not to conduct your romance
Theatre: Romeo + Juliet, Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Highgate
Something has to be said for a script that’s remained entertaining since publication 400 years ago. However, what comes with four centuries of production is …
Rio’s Naturist Club – What’s It Really Like? By Suzanne Portnoy
For longer than she cared to remember, the author was a regular at north London’s most notorious sauna
Free Weekend? Visit The Dame With The Goat’s Foot by Paula Rego
Ever since I came across Kentish Town artist Paula Rego’s painting ‘The Family’ I’ve been overwhelmingly drawn to her women. They’re physically strong and stocky …
Kentishtuner: Why NW5’s Music Scene is still healthy
In which our music columnist Conor Fisk argues that Kentish Town’s music scene is nicely low-key, and all the better for it; and newcomer Hannah …
Could this building be the next Bull & Gate?
Now that the end is nigh for the Bull & Gate, Kentish Town’s most famous small live music venue, isn’t the door wide open for …
Pinboard: All Change At The Junction? Plus Map Cafe, KERB Streetfood & KTNF
1. The Junction Tavern Sold First the Bull & Gate, now the Tav. Yes, we were sorry to hear that Kentish Town’s most loved gastropub …
Bull & Gate to Close as Live Music Venue
And now for news just in. It’s just been announced that the Bull & Gate, our much loved K-Town bastion of indie rock, will cease …
Competition: Showcase Your Art on the Cover of our Next Print Edition
We’re delighted that the response to our first ever monthly newspaper has been so positive. So many tweets, all weekend, and tons of emails too. …
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