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25 March 2020
Top 10 things you can do to help your mental health at home
A ‘top 10’ of things you can do from home that will help your mental health and wellbeing whilst being self-isolated or during social distancing in this coronavirus pandemic.
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25 March 2020
Art could be the answer to your quarantine boredom
Already burned through the boxsets, digested all the literature, and gotten RSI from too much gaming? Then it might be time to put down the remote and pick up a pencil!
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22 March 2020
The importance of art in times of self isolation
since the global outbreak of the COVID-19 or coronavirus, we have all been told to stay home as part of what it seems to be the only way to stop it: self-isolation. How can art help us feel better about it?
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21 March 2020
It ain't easy being green
When it comes to sustainability you'll never get it completely right, but that doesn't mean you can't try
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21 March 2020
Incredible women that made a difference in music history
With International Women's Day being last week, I wanted to research some of my favourite revolutionary female musicians in history, who fought for their place in music history before the media existed.
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20 March 2020
Exploring wellbeing in an arts and cultural setting
A New Direction recently hosted a workshop for teachers, representatives from the cultural sector, and arts practitioners to explore wellbeing centred projects in an arts setting. But what is wellbeing and what does it mean when we bring it into an arts and cultural setting?
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19 March 2020
Some cheerful music recommendations to keep your spirits up!
What a bizarre world we live in right now...
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18 March 2020
Coping with OCD during Covid-19
As someone with OCD, anxiety and depression, I wanted to make a guide on how to support your friends, family and yourself through this epidemic so you can come out the other side fighting fit.
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18 March 2020
What's it like working as a music photographer in the middle of a global pandemic?
What happens when you work as a music photographer and then a global pandemic comes along? Never fear, I’m here with as many tips as I can muster!
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18 March 2020
Isolation ideas!
Here are some ways to stay sane during quarantine! I know it can seem scary and overwhelming, but try to see these next few weeks as a period of rest and an opportunity to recharge.
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18 March 2020
Young people need more adventure
Adventure is a vital part of our lives, providing development opportunities and other benefits, but too many young people are missing out on the chance to explore the world around them.
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18 March 2020
Magic for adults in the literary world
Literary prejudices and the charm of Harry Potter
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17 March 2020
The dichotomy of promoting diversity while stamping out POC businesses
When talking about inclusivity within the beauty industry, it is easy enough to focus on how brands cater to their consumers, but we need to look behind the scenes to understand the whole story.
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16 March 2020
Musicians surviving in the age of coronavirus
How the industry will have to react, the impact on artists, and the possible ways that live performance can be kept alive through the outbreak.
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12 March 2020
You've got mail: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ah AOC, political golden girl, former bartender and the dread of all white news readers everywhere - this ones for you.