Festivals

Gay Pride Parade 2011: Marching for equality and freedom

Gay Pride Parade 2011: Marching for equality and freedom

Central London was awash with colour last weekend as the wonderful rainbow-coloured spectacle that is the annual Gay Pride Parade took place. The First Pint’s Ruth Ingamells joined in the festivities, which saw people from all walks of life marching for justice and equality around the world

Digital Stages: How performing artists use technology

Digital Stages: How performing artists use technology

Artists at this year’s Digital Stages Festival show us how the latest software and technology has transformed the way they express themselves

St Patrick’s Day returns to London

St Patrick’s Day came to London early with a parade in Trafalgar Square last weekend; celebrate with us today by reliving the festivities.

Chinese New Year celebrations in London

Chinese New Year celebrations in London

Chinese student Jia Jin took The First Pint’s Beatrice Bedeschi out for the Chinese New Year Celebrations on Sunday and shed some light on the typical traditions and festivities of this major holiday.

Back To The Next Generation Film Festival: Future Shorts & Secret Cinema

Back To The Next Generation Film Festival: Future Shorts & Secret Cinema

Future Shorts One Film festival collaborated with Secret Cinema for the December edition of this ground-breaking event; The First Pint’s Gianluca Mezzofiore went along to enjoy a match made in cinematic heaven.

The Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank

The Cologne Christmas Market on Southbank

The First Pint’s Carmen Kong pays a visit to the annual Christmas Cologne market on the Southbank for a seasonal shopping experience.

Ladyfest 10 Review

Ladyfest 10 Review

For the past 10 years, Ladyfest has celebrated counter-culture and creativity in cities worldwide. This year, the movement arrived in Islington to showcase talent from all identities. “There’s often a question of [the need for Ladyfest]. A few men have even said, ‘oh, what about Manfest?’ and that kind of thing. Where I work and [...]