Thiiird Magazine

19/08/2024

Creative opportunities roundup! 💫🏃🏾‍♀️ This month we have a selection from A&R, a programming vacancy and some cool internships for you to check out! 👀

Remember to like and share this post with a friend who you think would be perfect for one of these roles! And leave us a comment on what creative opportunities you’d like us to research for you next! 🫡

25/07/2023

🚨All My Half East Asian BFF’s: Episode 1 - Upbringing and the Home ⛩️

As we begin the series, we discuss our childhood and growing up in a mixed family. 🥡🏡Our guests on the show discuss how generational differences impact their upbringing. As well as how heritage is explored (or not) in the family.🥮 But don't worry, our guests also have plenty of stories about family antics and embarrassing moments to keep you laughing! 😜

🔔✨Head to the link in our bio to listen to ‘Episode 1’ of our new podcast Series “All My Half East Asian BFF’s”. 🧧

🎧If you listened to the show and want to share you own stories of being a mixed heritage person, then send us a dm or email us ✉️with your stories and experience and we’ll share them on the show. 🎉

‼️And If you enjoyed the show, don’t forget to follow THIIIRD Waves podcast, share with a friend and subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop. 🔄

✨Head to the link in our bio for more info.

About THIIIRD Waves:
Exploring the intersections between culture and  , THIIIRD Waves spotlights guests whose expertise and lived experience provide insights on topical issues through the lens of  , access and  .

Episode 1 Guests: Jo , Nigel, Zak
Design: Alicia 
Thiiird Marketing & Production Manager: Aidan 
Thiiird Junior Editor: Jo 
Thanks to Production intern: Sandra Just
Music by: Switch Back Smith 
Music thanks to label: Emperor Records 
Co-hosted with and additional production: Rhona Ezuma , Tryb 
Produced by: Daniela Hornskov Sun 

     

14/06/2023

https://www.thiiirdmagazine.co.uk/stories/kokoroko-music

Kokoroko is a Jazz Afrobeat fusion band that bridges a cross-cultural and generational gap. Their concoction of afro-swing takes the seeds of an era gone to plant something anew. T

01/02/2023

Hot off the press 🔥😎🔥

Thank you for this brilliant feature speaking to our editor in chief about issue 6 and the ethos of our platform.

Being able collaborate with platforms we love is a big perk of the job. Head to the fuse website and the link in our bio to read ‼️📖

06/12/2022

WEALTH 💷💰 Beyond the accumulation of financial assets, what does the word ‘wealth’ mean to us now?

Today we release a new episode of featuring guest host , a business leader and advisor known for challenging leadership teams and driving incubator and accelerator programmes addressing societal problems such as homelessness, mental health and wellbeing. Nikita joins and 3-5pm on ‘s culture channel. Tune in live there or listen back to the podcast on Spotify, or where ever you listen.

And follow us too🤓

26/11/2022

We’ve landed in ! If you are looking to grab your copy, please head down this week - go see our window and tag us in your shots 🎈

26/11/2022

We’ve landed in if you are looking to grab your copy, please head down this week, go see our window and tag us in your shots 😃

06/11/2022

One of our incredible cover stars speaks wisdom in the latest issue of . Order now via the link in our bio to glimpse her full feature 🌟

Interview: Lyla Johnston
Photographer: Kim Lang ()
Stylist: Amii Mcintosh ()
Hair Stylist: Deborah Lola ( )
Make-Up Artist: Shani Mushington ()
Photography Assistant: Ryanna Allen () Editorial/Production Assistant: Aidan Rana ()
Cover design: Alicia Fernandes ()

24/10/2022

🚨COVER REVEAL #3!🚨

We are ready to share our third and FINAL cover. You can choose from 3 amazing covers for the upcoming issue  #6 of THIIIRD Magazine, titled ‘Body Movements’ and get the issue delivered straight to your door. 📖🚛🚪

Our final cover is an EDITORIAL cover by photographer Silvia Draz] , featuring the stunning Ms.Cyerdit🌟]]. Silvija aspires to showcase diversity in her photography 📸, in front of the camera and also behind, with the teams she collaborates with.

South Sudanese Ms.Cyerdit🌟]] started modelling at 16 and created a social platform to her voice for girl-child empowerment in following their dreams, regardless of their age and gender. She has faced a lot of challenges from government policies, ageism, bullying and mental stress for saying the bittersweet truth. Her aim is to change the views of society on the fashion industy.

This issue features several incredible editorial shoots each with a unique story and thoughtful inspiration, alongside the detailed conversations with the incredible athletes; each bringing a unique and insightful perspective to their discipline.

Place your order of   now for the chance to choose your cover star: ,  or an Editorial cover. 🌸 Link in bio 🔗

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Photographer: Silvia Draz]
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Styling Assistant: .desfontaine
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Model: Ms.Cyerdit🌟]]

22/10/2022

🚨COVER REVEAL #2 !🚨

With the issue launched, we’re excited to reveal cover #2! 🥳🌸 You can choose from 3 different unique covers for the upcoming issue #6 of THIIIRD Magazine, titled ‘Body Movements’.

Our next cover star is the inspiring Team GB Paralympic sprinter and activist Julie 明珠 Rogers]. 💁🏻‍♀️She was one of the youngest participants in the London 2012 Summer Paralympics representing Team GB 🇬🇧 in the sitting volleyball team. 🏐 In the buildup to the Rio 2016 Summer Paralympics 🇧🇷 she switched sports to track and field athletics, competing as a T42 classification sprinter. 🏃🏻‍♀️

Order issue #6 to hear more of Julie’s take on representation, self-love and the world of disability sport in the UK. 💪🏽

Place your order of   now for the chance to choose your cover star: , Julie 明珠 Rogers] or an Editorial cover. 🌸 Link in bio 🔗

✨Stay tuned to see the final Cover Reveal #3✨

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20/10/2022

🚨COVER REVEAL!🚨

We finally made it to launch day! 🥳🌸 As we start the launch campaign, we will gradually be sharing each of the 3 cover stars that you can choose from for the upcoming issue #6 THIIIRD Magazine, titled Body Movements.

Our first cover star is the incredible award-winning journalist and powerlifter Poorna Bell]! 🏋🏽‍♀️ Poorna is an award-winning journalist of 18 years, author and a digital editorial expert, having previously worked as UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. ✍🏽 She has also published three non-fiction books. She also focuses on women’s issues, diversity, fitness and mental health.🧘🏽‍♀️

Pre-order issue #6 to hear more of Poorna’s take on fitness, self-confidence and dismantling the perceived notions of what it means to be a South Asian female powerlifter in the UK. 💪🏽

Place your order of   now for the chance to choose your cover star: Poorna Bell],  or an Editorial cover. 🌸 Link in bio 🔗

✨Stay tuned to see Cover Reveal #2 and Cover Reveal 3✨

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19/10/2022

It’s almost here 😌🥳🙌🏽 As we are just ONE DAY away from the launch of THIIIRD Magazine issue #6 Body Movements, we wanted to share the inspiration and story behind the theme and title in-depth and its relation to our ethos.

This issue is packed full of vibrant, playful editorials and powerful personal pieces – with representation of marginalised voices, as always, placed at the fore. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

ISSUE #6: BODY MOVEMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW, link in bio. 🔗

11/10/2022

Here are some ideas for things you can do this (and the other 11 months too) on how you can support the cause.

If you have any more ideas on ways we can support comment below and let us know.

27/09/2022

As the launch of issue #6 Body Movements, draws closer we want to share stories and news from inspiring people from marginalised genders who are creating change and curating a new narrative in the sporting arena.

Here we look at Tanaka Fuego (.fuego) a spoken word poet, writer, entertainer, community facilitator and qualified mental health first aider who is using his poems to reclaim beaches and pools.

Body Movements, issue #6 explores the broad spectrum of sporting arenas, dissecting questions of accessibility, gender, race, disability, mental health, community and self- development in detailed conversation with fourteen incredible athletes; each bringing a unique and insightful perspective to their discipline.

Pre-order your very own copy now, link in bio 🔗

20/09/2022

Embodiment of Iron Soul

A project by Heloise Villoteau, Sophie Bohmeier and Najla Said.

IRON SOUL explores notions of vulnerability through physical and inner strength. Initiated by Heloise Villoteau () the editorial story envisions an afrocentric future embodied by movement and West Africa-inspired body art.

Photography: Najla Said ()
Concept, Art Direction, Body Art: Heloise Villoteau ()
Art Direction, Styling: Sophie Bohmeier ()
Models: Exoce (), Leila ()
Hair Stylist: Be ()
Makeup Artist: Gregory ()
Location: Cropp Studios ()

20/09/2022

Alongside Boston Marathon, London Marathon have announced a third gender category for signups. 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏽🏃🏽‍♂️

Coming back to one of the central themes in our upcoming print issue #6 Body Movements, where we explore participation for all and inclusivity. This is wonderful news and a step towards a utopian arena 🕊️where sport’s purposes for joy, exercise and community can be more fully realised. 🧘🏽‍♂️

Are you a runner? What do you think about this? We’d love to hear from you! 🫶🏽

Pre-order Issue #6 of THIIIRD: Body Movements (link in bio 🔗)

13/09/2022

Thousands of people marched through London on Saturday 10th September 2022, in memory of 24-year-old Chris Kaba. The rapper, fiance and soon-to-be father was shot dead earlier this week by a specialist fi****ms officers, who has since been suspended.

Our thoughts and prayers and with Chris Kaba’s family and loved ones at this time and we demand they receive justice! 🤎✊🏽

To support Chris Kaba’s family you can do the following:

- Donate to their GOFUNDMEPAGE (link in bio 🔗)
- Attend protests demanding JUSTICE
- Amplify Chris Kaba’s story, by sharing information across your social media platforms and by talking to people about the incident. Don’t let the news of the queen overshadow the killing of yet another innocent black man.

01/09/2022

A grassroots organisation is making history by launching the UK’s very first heritage month to recognise and celebrate East and South East Asian (ESEA) communities living in the UK. September will mark the heritage month, created by .n (Britain’s East and South East Asian Network), a volunteer-led group that aims to fuel positive representation for ESEA people, with the goal of getting it recognised by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Putting a spotlight on particular ethnic communities is not a new thing – after all, the UK currently observes Black History Month (October) and South Asian Heritage Month (August). But the birth of an ESEA Heritage Month now is timely, especially after the racial challenges faced by the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

It also brings to the fore stories of migrants who came to the UK from all over Asia in the 1970s to be trained in the NHS, as the UK government embarked on a massive expansion of the health service. 🇧🇳🇲🇲🇰🇭🇹🇱🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳🇨🇳🇭🇰🇯🇵🇲🇴🇲🇳🇰🇵🇰🇷🇹🇼

01/09/2022

When photographer Alberto Tandoi embarked on his Faces of London portrait series in 2020, he looked to demonstrate just how diverse beauty can be by documenting countless variant forms that he observed when discovering the capital. “London always fascinated me,” he explains, “there are people from all over the world with extremely compelling looks and personalities, and photography is a great excuse to explore the city and meet interesting people.”

Check out the full series on the THIIIRD website, link in bio.

25/08/2022

“House of the Dragon” star Steve Toussaint, who plays Lord Corlys Velaryon a.k.a. “The Sea Snake” on the series, slammed viewers of the “Game of Thrones” prequel who took issue with his casting.

“It seems to be very hard for people to swallow,” Toussaint said in an interview with Men’s Health. “They are happy with a dragon flying. They’re happy with white hair and violet-colored eyes, but a rich Black guy? That’s beyond the pale.”

However, as Toussaint notes, those who feel his casting is unrealistic have no problem buying into the existence of dragons and magic — not to mention that screen adaptations often stray from matching exact character descriptions in the source material.

“What has been wonderful is for every toxic person that has somehow found their way into my timeline, there have been so many others who have been so supportive and been like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t wait, this is going to be great!'” Toussaint added. “Even when we were doing certain scenes, there would be supporting artists who would come up and go, ‘It’s great to have this representation.'” ✊🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🤎

22/07/2022

The ‘Personal is Political’ (PIP) is an ongoing exploration of the personal in context of the wider social and community that we live in.

✨Part 4: What challenge(s) have you faced on your journey of discovering
your expression? ✨

In this episode we discussed gender identity and we explore, celebrate and champion diversity within the spectrum of gender.

✨Head to the THIIIRD website (link in bio) to watch Part 4 in full.✨Stay tuned for Part 5: The Finale, out next week✨

Credits:
Photographer & Director: .christopher
Director & Editor:
MUA and Grooming: Aux

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Special thanks to:

12/07/2022

✨Pre-order our #6 issue of THIIIRD Magazine, titled Body Movements. ✨

Within this issue, we deep-dive into a broad spectrum of sporting arenas, dissecting questions of accessibility, gender, race, disability, mental health, community and self-development in detailed conversation with fourteen incredible athletes; each bringing a unique and insightful perspective to their discipline. 🌸

We’re on the brink of release, but this is where we need your support — by pre-ordering you play a huge part in covering our operational costs, and supporting what we do. Get a copy of the issue, straight to your door. You can pre-order your very own copy through our website shop, linked in bio; and we have lots of other amazing perks coming as part of the launch that you can pre-order. Love, the THIIIRD team ### 🤎🫰🏽✨

08/07/2022

The ‘Personal is Political’ (PIP) is an ongoing exploration of the personal in context of the wider social and community that we live in.

✨Part 3: What has been your journey with your own personal expression? ✨

In this episode we discussed gender identity and we explore, celebrate and champion diversity within the spectrum of gender.

✨Head to the THIIIRD website (link in bio) to watch Part 3 in full.✨Stay tuned for Part 4 out next week✨

Credits:
Photographer & Director: .christopher
Director & Editor:
MUA and Grooming: Aux

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Special thanks to:

07/07/2022

'Dwayne Simpson Foundation CIC and Dwaynamics ABC' (dwaynamicsgym) are an organisation designed to steer at-risk youth away from gang-culture, knife crime and gun violence, and encourage them to see that there is a future.

Originally founded by Dwayne Simpson, Lorraine Jones () continued the development of the organisation after the passing of her son. Following this tragic event she vowed to overcome the issues within the community and ensure that other families and communities did not have to suffer the loss that she did. The skills that the children learn at boxing encourage them to commit to something outside of their school from a young age.

The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' from has provided funding to the 'Dwayne Simpson Foundation CIC and Dwaynamics ABC'. The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' backs charities that work to challenge systematic racism through sports, mentorship, educational growth and development within Black and ethnic minority communities. It has offered 12 months of support to non-profits with grants of £5,000 to £20,000 across London.

Dwaynamics is a beacon of light for young people, families and the community.

Read the full article on thiiirdmagazine.co.uk (link in bio)

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07/07/2022

Since 1986 'Talawa Theatre Company' () has championed Black creative talent on British stages. Talawa is the UK’s outstanding Black
British Theatre Company whose purpose is to champion Black Excellence in theatre, to nurture talent in emerging and established artists of African or Caribbean heritage and to tell inspirational and passionate stories, reflecting Black experiences through art.

The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' from has provided funding to the 'Talawa Theatre Company'. The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' backs charities that work to challenge systematic racism through sports, mentorship, educational growth and development within Black and ethnic minority communities. It has offered 12 months of support to non-profits with grants of £5,000 to £20,000 across London.

In a digital era, Talawa's work is now able to reach international audiences ascross the globe.

Read the full article on thiiirdmagazine.co.uk (link in bio)

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06/07/2022

'The Baytree Centre' () is an educational charity for women and girls, based in the heart of Brixton, South London. The organisation was created in response to local needs addressing poor housing conditions, homelessness, lack of basic skills, trauma and other barriers that can prevent women, girls and their families from thriving. 'The Baytree Centre' provides services which develop on their clients education, training, and employability skills to enhance confidence and self-esteem, promote aspirations and opportunities, and improve the lives of migrants and refugees.

The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' from has provided funding to the 'The Baytree Centre'. The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' backs charities that work to challenge systematic racism through sports, mentorship, educational growth and development within Black and ethnic minority communities. It has offered 12 months of support to non-profits with grants of £5,000 to £20,000 across London.

Baytree’s relational and professional approach ensures women and girls recognise their own worth and take concrete steps to build a bright future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Read the full article on thiiirdmagazine.co.uk (link in bio)

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Photographer: Jessica Movado
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06/07/2022

Since 1986 'Talawa Theatre Company' () has championed Black creative talent on British stages. Talawa is the UK’s outstanding Black
British Theatre Company whose purpose is to champion Black Excellence in theatre, to nurture talent in emerging and established artists of African or Caribbean heritage and to tell inspirational and passionate stories, reflecting Black experiences through art.

The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' from has provided funding to the 'Talawa Theatre Company'. The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' backs charities that work to challenge systematic racism through sports, mentorship, educational growth and development within Black and ethnic minority communities. It has offered 12 months of support to non-profits with grants of £5,000 to £20,000 across London.

In a digital era, Talawa's work is now able to reach international audiences ascross the globe.

Read the full article on thiiirdmagazine.co.uk (link in bio)

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05/07/2022

Artist and creative director, Kay Rufai is on a mission to challenge the negative stereotypes attached to imagery of Black boys. His 'SMILE-ing Boys' Project () is aimed to empower young black boys by providing tangible coping strategies to manage their mental health, through workshops, activites and field trips. Kay Rufai’s portraits of smiling Black boys from London was born from an initiative that investigated the lack of mental health provisions for black teenagers and the governments approach to tougher criminalisation of youth, more stop and searches, and greater police presence in ethnic minority communities.

The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' from has provided funding to the 'SMILE-ing Boys' Project. The 'Nike London Grant Initiative' backs charities that work to challenge systematic racism through sports, mentorship, educational growth and development within Black and ethnic minority communities. It has offered 12 months of support to non-profits with grants of £5,000 to £20,000 across London.

The aim of the 'SMILE-ing Boys' Project is to help challenge stereotypes of the diverse people that exist within society.

Read the full article on thiiirdmagazine.co.uk (link in bio)

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30/06/2022

The ‘Personal is Political’ (PIP) is an ongoing exploration of the personal in context of the wider social and community that we live in.

✨Part 2: Do you feel that sexuality and gender are interconnected ideas or can they exist independently from one another? ✨

In this episode we discussed gender identity and we explore, celebrate and champion diversity within the spectrum of gender.

✨Head to the THIIIRD website (link in bio) to watch Part 2 in full.✨Stay tuned for Part 3 out next week✨

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Photographer & Director: .christopher
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MUA and Grooming: Aux

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