Spill the Zines
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An online resource for info on UK zines. Blog has now closed but Twitter still active. Created and run by @catherineelms.
UK
Joined September 2011
Almost a quarter of people still do not know that photo ID is required to vote in the upcoming local elections, the Electoral Commission has said. A reminder of the key deadlines to register to vote and get ID by👇
New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to vote in local elections in England in May 🗳️ Political Correspondent Ione Wells has more details https://t.co/RXO6Dd1NBk
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The sun is out and I am back in the studio working on this typewriter drawing of the London Eye with this 1930’s Royal 10 machine #ArtistOnTwitter
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Join us tomorrow for an afternoon of making blackout poetry zines at @TheCrannie at 2pm! Grab your ticket now ✨️ https://t.co/ycc7leVOOe
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I'm looking for an artist to work with to design merch for my album release this summer - stickers, tees, and possibly other fun things too. Would particularly love to work with women or queer artists. DM me if interested, or if you have any recommend artists I can contact!
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Table applications are open for Edinburgh Zine Festival 2022, happening @fruitmarket on Sat 14 & Sun 15 May 2022 ✂️🎉 apply via https://t.co/ePqGb9GBlr - £10 per day and deadline is 27th Feb 2022
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I’m recording an album!! The 12-track album, due to be released in spring 2022, will feature Mishkin Fitzgerald, Hana Piranha, Anna Mylee, and Gary Mitchell from dark orchestral rock band @birdeatsbaby, and Brian Viglione from @DresdenDolls! (1/4)
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@penfight totally agree!! Cheeky self promo but I wrote an article about exactly this a few months ago!
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The origin of zines, and why they continue to be a popular medium even in a digital age.
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Why not, just do it! Subs open now for a mini-tattiezine of writing about the politics of potatoes. Particularly want to see pieces about food desserts, self-sustainability, the influence of colonialism and climate change.
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Last month to submit your work for our NW Artist of Colour grant! We'll hopefully be able to do this again soon, just depends on our funding! Last chance for now, so don't miss out on maybe getting selected! 😀
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Sometimes people challenge us on the fact that we proudly name ourselves as Mad when it's often used as a perjorative term. Our Ellie has illustrated an explanation from @NellAitch:
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From self care to inaccessible services, here are some of our recommended zines this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. 📖 We wanted to share personal accounts from our catalogue that represent the bigger picture of mental health. https://t.co/riT2i6O53M
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Today's the day!! #swanseazinefest will be starting at 11am BST/UTC+1 - join us for a day of talks, workshops, readings and activities celebrating zine culture and DIY self-publishing! 🥰 Facebook: https://t.co/8vz4fMAuZy YouTube: https://t.co/BeD9SVSfZ9
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We're pleased to announce that SZF2021 will be broadcasting live tomorrow from Facebook AND YouTube! Streaming starts @ 11am UK time - come and join us! Facebook stream (event page): https://t.co/BptoFS0NrB YouTube channel:
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Swansea Zine Fest is a not-for-profit event held to celebrate fanzines and DIY self-publishing. Come along to buy and swap zines and DIY publications from a range of zinesters and creators from...
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We're chuffed to announce the full programme for SZF2021 on Sat 08 May from 11am! Talks/workshops covering: making a choose-your-own-adventure zine, zines as a medium for humour, writing through challenging times, zines as a platform for activism, doodling, collaging, & more!
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Where do YOU usually buy zines in real life? (not online) I'm looking for actual bookshops / record shops / vending machines, etc. Reply below, pls.
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Going to #SwanseaZineFest this year? Why not sign up to our lunchtime zine quiz with @quizogyny, taking place over Zoom at 1pm? It's free to enter, with prizes up for grabs! Sign up at EventBrite for the Zoom link:
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🔮FOUR DAYS UNTIL PREORDERS🔮 25% of our profit will be donated to Albert Kennedy Trust, the UK national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity. You can check the website, donate and read the AKT's report about LGBTQ+ homelessness through this link: https://t.co/GyTnLr3EEr
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