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Time Out
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Hackney council has unveiled a bold new nightlife strategy – with free phone charging and water stations
Everyone loves a night out in Hackney. Whether it's a sweaty gig at MOTH Club or boogieing into the small hours at Dalston Superstore, the borough's nightlife has long been one of the best things about it. Now, Hackney Council has announced a new strategy aimed at making nights out in the borough safer, more inclusive and better supported. Titled Good Evening Hackney, the plan introduces free phone charging points, water refill stations and weekend welfare teams patrolling the streets. There's also free training for venue staff on drink spiking prevention and noise management, as part of the Hackney Nights accreditation scheme. Accredited venues get a Late Night Levy discount, which might make staying open past midnight a little less painful. There's a focus on women's safety too, and on making nightlife work for communities who've historically been left out of the conversation. In short, it all sounds like a step in the right direction. Plus, the plan lands a few months after Sadiq Khan launched a London Nightlife Taskforce to help revive nightlife across the capital. That group is still gathering public input on what's working, what's not, and what nightlife in London should look like. But what do these new policies mean for helping clubs stay open, protecting them from developers, and encouraging venues to open in the first place? In recent years London has been accused of closing down early (with half of Londoners supposedly in bed by midnight), and shoving out all nightlife to superclubs in the suburbs. Hackney nightlife specifically has been in the spotlight in recent months, with MOTH Club, Netil360 and Night Tales Loft all facing threats from nearby developments. The rollout of this strategy marks a shift in tone from Hackney Council, which was widely criticised in 2018 after introducing strict licensing rules that made it harder for new venues to open late. Good Evening Hackney suggests the council wants to show support for nightlife – but with so many grassroots venues still under threat, it's fair to ask whether these measures go far enough.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
All the Brockwell Park music festivals and events still going ahead this month
Despite a recent High Court ruling throwing a wrench in Brockwell Live's planning permissions, the company's Summer Festival Series is set to continue as scheduled, starting from May 23 Brockwell Park 's festival plans were put in jeopardy after a recent High Court ruling. However, Brockwell Live has confirmed that 'no event will be cancelled as a result of the High Court's decision" and that its stacked line-up of summer events will proceed as planned. Brockwell Live's 2025 Summer Festival Series will see back-to-back music festivals and events taking place in Brockwell Park between from the end of May to the beginning of June. The events range from family-friendly favourites like Brockwell Bounce to the massive annual Lambeth Country Show. Wide Awake (May 23) The Summer Series will kick off with Wide Awake, which brands itself as 'an independent festival for music fans looking for something different'. The festival launched in 2021 and is still in its infancy, but is founded by Keith Miller - the booker for London live-music venues MOTH Club and The Shacklewell Arms. The one-day event celebrates independent music and counterculture, and this year's line-up will be headlined by the Irish rap trio, Kneecap, as well as CMAT, English Teacher, Fat Dog, and Peaches. There will be over 45 artists performing at the event across 6 stages, with general admission tickets priced at £69.50. Field Day (May 24) This year Field Day returns to Brockwell Park after retreating to its initial Victoria Park venue for the last three years. Since it launched in 2007, the electronic festival has been known for its impressive line-up of rising star artists and big names acts. But its 2025 event 'marks the beginning of a new chapter'. Will you be attending a festival in Brockwell Park this year? Let us know in the comments. While the festival has faced some controversy with DJs dropping out in the last few weeks, its big headliner is sure to draw major crowds. Leading the line-up is internationally acclaimed DJ Peggy Gou, who is known for her high-energy techno and house beats. Other artists in the line-up include Fatima Yamaha, James Blake and Nicola Bear, with 'more TBA'. Tickets for general admission are priced at £89.50 Cross The Tracks (May 25) Billed as 'the ultimate destination for everything jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop' Cross The Tracks has come to be loved by many South Londoners. In its sixth year, the festival brings together one of its best line-ups to date. Big acts include the Free Nationals, Jordan Rakei, Sinead Harnett, Naomi Sharon and Somewhere Soul, with two Mercury prize -winning headliners in Michael Kiwanuka and Ezra Collective. Tickets are still available with lowest price general admission spots available for £69.50. City Splash (May 26) The bank holiday Monday is reserved for City Splash, which promises to showcase everything from 'Roots and Reggae, Dub and Dancehall, to Jungle, Garage, Afrobeats and Amapiano'. The music and culture fest will be full of great eats as well, partnering with Black Eats LDN to set up a vibrant street food and market. On the music side, the festival will be headlined by Popcaan and feature other artists including Spice, Tarrus Riley, Teejay, Nia Smith and many more. Tickets are still on available with lowest general admission starting at £69.50. Mighty Hoopla (May 31 - June 1) Mighty Hoopla, bills itself as 'the UK's biggest pop festival' and runs across two days. This year, the first day of the festival will be headlined by the iconic Ciara, with planned performances from Jade and and A*Teens. The second day will be headlined by Kesha and features performances from Erika Jayne and Loreen. The lowest price VIP Bolt-On tickets for both days are sold out but you can buy Weekend General Admission tickets from £188 on Stub Hub.
