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24/05/2024

Throughout the month, our Fashion Section has worked hard to publish articles about each collection from KCL’s Charity Fashion Show! Make sure to check them out at www.strandmagazine.co.uk 🧵🪡🧥🧣👠

28/04/2024

Quick reminder that this is your last chance to nominate yourself/someone you know for a student media award! 🏆

Tickets to the awards evening are also available on KCLSU’s website. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the end of this academic year, this is it 💃🕺

11/04/2024

Located on the Northern Line and nestled in the heart of northwest London, Hampstead beckons with its quaint streets, cultural landmarks, and tranquil ambiance 🌻🌷 If you want to have the perfect day in Hampstead, swipe through this post and check out our recommendations!

For more information, you can read the original article by Dari Slikker at www.strandmagazine.co.uk.

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13/03/2024

🚨 UPCOMING EVENT 🚨

The STRAND team have been invited back to .uk where we'll be celebrating the launch of our latest print edition 🌟

Be sure to catch the amazing , , and on the showcase stage at SJQ on 2nd April; this is not a night to be missed 🪩🕺

Tickets in bio (or screenshot and scan the QR code) - be sure to also check out our EIC interviewing all the artists on our website 🎤

See you all there 🤩

10/03/2023

Our AWARD-SHORTLISTED live music showcase will be hitting Shoreditch in just TWO WEEKS! We can’t think of a much better way to spend a Saturday night than by seeing the amazing Livia Rita, Finn Doherty and Good Future on on the same sparkling STRAND Magazine bill! Make sure you grab a ticket before it’s too late, by following the link here or in our bio: https://www.gotobeat.com/gig/goodfuture-shoreditch-live-saturday-25-march/

03/03/2023

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to unwind from the stress of seminars and assignments? Come join us for a de-stressing zine making event! This event is perfect for anyone who needs a break from the chaos of the outside world and wants to create something unique and personal.

Our team will guide you through the process of creating your very own zine, a small booklet that you can fill with anything you want. Whether you want to write stories, draw pictures, or just express your thoughts and feelings, your zine is the perfect canvas for your creativity.

We'll provide all the materials you need, including paper, pens, markers, glue, and scissors. You're also welcome to bring any personal items, such as photographs or found objects, to include in your zine. We'll also have old STRAND print editions to choose words and graphics from.

With the calming and soothing environment of our event, you'll be able to relax and unwind as you work on your zine. So if you're looking for a fun and easy way to de-stress and express yourself, come join us for a de-stressing zine making event. We promise you'll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and inspired!

After the workshop, we will be heading to the Vault for drinks and conversations, so stay until the very end!

Sign up using the form in our Linktree. Link in bio!

20/01/2023

London!! Snap up your tickets to our star-studded STRAND Magazine showcase on Saturday March 25, featuring the one and only Good Future as our headliner - and two more special guests still to come!

Capacity is limited, and this intimate set at the Old Blue Last is not to miss out on - so grab your tickets here: https://www.gotobeat.com/gig/goodfuture-shoreditch-live-saturday-25-march/

24/11/2022

Get excited because we’re inviting you to write for our literature section of our magazine! 🦋🕊️✨

Click the top link in our link tree to join us! Whether it’s to add to your writing portfolio, to simply express yourself creatively or to join a group of amazing community of creatives, this position is for you! Sign up right now and you won’t be disappointed 😌🌷

09/04/2022

STRAND MAGAZINE AT SPANC22 🍂🪐❤️‍🔥

Strand Magazine is honoured to share with you our nominations for SPANC22! Flip through this post to view them all ❤️

Our 3 nominations are:
- Best Design
- Billy Dowling-Reid Award for Outstanding Commitment - Josh Aberman
- Best Newcomer - Talia Andrea

Here’s to hoping we win them all 💐 Thank you all so much for your continued support for our magazine — it means the absolute world to us! 🌸

07/04/2022

GOTOBEAT X STRAND TONIGHT! ❤️‍🔥 🍂

Just a handful of tickets left at the link below! Some tickets will be on sale on the door but there won’t be many 😚 be sure to sn**ch one up before they’re gone!

https://www.seetickets.com/event/gotobeat-x-strand-magazine-present/the-black-heart/2282330

Don’t forget our predrinks at the wetherspoons Camden from 5PM - 7:15PM! Join us for a truly unforgettable night 😎

04/04/2022

GOTOBEAT X STRAND 🎤

Just a couple days until the show people!!

Join us for pre-drinks at The Ice Wharf in Camden from 5PM to 7:15PM. Its just a 5 minute walk to The Black Heart ☺️

We hope to see you there! Can’t wait to meet you all and have an amazing time together 🤟🏻🍻

31/03/2022

STRAND X GOTOBEAT

It is officially one week to the show! 🎤✨ To understand just why we’re so excited for Jamie Perrett to headline our show with Gotobeat music, check out the interview our Deputy Music Editor, Lucy Blackmur, had with him before his show at The Grace. Read it to learn more about his experience experience growing up with Peter Perrett of The Only Ones and how that helped to fuel his passion for music, the wild story which led to his single ‘The Angel of Santiago’, his take on politics in music, and much more. Tickets are in our link tree in our bio for a discounted price, or can be purchased at the door night of for more.

Keep up with our Instagram to be updated about predrinks closer to the show ✨

24/03/2022

There’s only two weeks left before our show with ! You won’t want to miss the greatest night of live music you’ll attend this year featuring and !!! You can get your tickets by following the link in our bio

20/03/2022

WOMEN by Blandine 🍂🎞🪞

In celebration of women’s day the photography team invited women from campus and around to sit for a portrait and let us capture them. Here are some of the moments we captured. Alongside each post the photographers have written some thoughts on what the shoot meant for them.

On this special day, the photoshoot was a way to truly honour the women from our campus.

It was a small act, but there was something powerful about capturing the faces of these women as they come to embody the stories and experiences of many more women.

At the same time, it was also important for these women to be shot by solely female photographers to honour the women in the Strand magazine photography team as well as move away from representations of women serving for a male gaze.

This is a conversation however and we would love for you to share your thoughts on the the matter in the comments below

If you see your photo amongst these please do let us know so we can share them with you!

Photography by .bibi 🎞

Graphics by .hyl ⚜️

16/03/2022

WOMEN BY FRAN 🌿🌤🕯

In celebration of women’s day the photography team invited women from campus and around to sit for a portrait and let us capture them. Here are some of the moments we captured. Alongside each post the photographers have written some thoughts on what the shoot meant for them.

On March 8th, the Strand photography team welcomed those on social media and on Strand campus to have their portrait taken. We wanted to give the King’s community (and strangers) an opportunity to celebrate their friends and family on international women’s day.

Our female photographers took turns taking solo and group portraits of people passing by Strand campus, and took the opportunity to give roses to those who came to sit.

Thank you to everyone who came by either for a portrait or for a chat, and we hope that the sunny afternoon made your day!

This is a conversation however and we would love for you to share your thoughts on the the matter in the comments below

If you see your photo amongst these please do let us know so we can share them with you!

Photography by 🌿

Graphic by .hyl ⚜️

15/03/2022

WOMEN by Ana 🤍🎞🪐

In celebration of women’s day the photography team invited women from campus and around to sit for a portrait and let us capture them. Here are some of the moments we captured. Alongside each post the photographers have written some thoughts on what the shoot meant for them.

‘During the shoot, someone approached us asking wether it wasn’t weird that we were doing so, as for them, they argued we were merely adding to the narrative of the commodification of the female body. I’ve thought a lot about this and would like to take this opportunity to present my point of view on the matter. Just to preface experiencing life as a woman I am fully aware of the perception that society has on my body; living in a patriarchy what I wear, how I move, what I do and what I don’t can all be objectified for the benefit of men. This isn’t an opinion, it is a fact of life, for a woman at least. In face of this however, I would hate for women to cease their existence, for women not to be seen or heard and more importantly that every time we are seen or heard for it to be a battle of perception. For me a world where I can just exist as I am would be a wonderful world. And this was the intention for the portraits, for us female photographers to capture women as they are without sexualising them or commodifying them or imposing any kind expectation upon them or their appearance. Women’s bodies have historically occupied very little space in public (aside from being used to sell). This photoshoot was there to give women a presence in public merely for the fact of their existence with no expectations. Women don’t have to have achieved something to be seen or celebrated, their existence in and of itself is enough.’

This is a conversation however and we would love for you to share your thoughts on the the matter in the comments below

If you see your photo amongst these please do let us know so we can share them with you!

Photographed by

Graphic by .hyl

11/03/2022

Hello hello it’s been so long since we’ve spotted you! But we’re back! And pink is our
Colour of choice! 💖💖💖 I mean just look at this all monochrome pink outfit!, pink teddy jacket, pink shoes and even the matching pink glasses, we must wonder, does she have glasses to match all her outfits?! Rock on girl pink is your colour! 🕶Next up probably the coolest person around campus (sorry I don’t make the rules) who’s mode of transport is ROLLER SKATES!! I mean try to beat that 💅🏼Last up we’ve got this matching pair? You guys think they coordinated the pink of the scarf and jumper on purpose? We sure hope so! 🤩

If you would like to be spotted next dress to impress on a Wednesday and we’re sure to take notice 😘

Photography by .bibi
Graphic by .hyl

03/03/2022

Strand Magazine is proud to showcase MONA CORDES' debut AW 22 Collection 💚🍂🪡

Titled ‘CELLUSION’ and shot at Southwark Platform on an immersive set, which the German-born, London-based designer built herself partly from collected and found objects. Various multicoloured materials were meticulously intertwined to form a hybrid sculpture in the middle of the stage, where the model dancers burst out into a performative showcase of monocellular bacterial life. 🦠

Check out the full article on our site written by Isabela Palancean! ❤️‍🔥

Graphic by .hyl ⚜️

01/03/2022

OUR WOMEN’S DAY OPEN SHOOT 📽⚜️🍂

Strand magazine invites you to join our open shoot on the 8th of February to celebrate feminine beauty. This photoshoot will take place at the Bush House courtyard between 1:30-3:30 PM.

We hope to see you there! Hope you have a great rest of your day ❤️‍🔥💫

Photograph captured by 📷

Graphic designed by .hyl

24/02/2022

AN INVITATION TO JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST 🥀🍂

Link to join is in our bio! ❤️‍🔥

We have created a newsletter centred around the theme of ‘love’ — showing a round-up of recent publications.

Each following issue will have a unique theme, reflecting our large team of talented creatives!

Get notified when we publish and announce exclusive events!
Join the mailing list through the link in our bio!

Strand members & non-members are invited to subscribe 💫

24/02/2022

JOIN STRAND’S THEATRE TEAM 🎭🎶

Theatre writers cover a variety of West End and fringe shows around London! In the past, we’ve been invited to Dirty Dancing, VAULT Festival, Bring It On: The Musical and more.

DM us to join our groupchat where you can find the latest opportunities ✨

21/02/2022

INTRODUCING: THE STRAND MAGAZINE COLLABORATIVE PLAYLIST 🪐💫🥀

Strand Magazine invites you to share your favourite top tracks with the creation of our spotify collaborative playlist⚡️

See what all the c00l kids (you!!) on the block are listening to by commenting your choices in the comments section of this post.

Our team will be curating your choices into cohesive playlists so feel free to submit song choices from any genre! ❤️‍🔥

Looking forward to listening to all your choices. Best wishes, and hope you have a great rest of your day💫

post designed by .hyl ⚜️

18/02/2022

INTRODUCING: STRAND MAGAZINE X GOTOBEAT - A NIGHT OF LIVE MUSIC IN CAMDEN 🎤✨

Strand Magazine in collaboration with Gotobeat, are excited to bring a night of live music to The Black Heart in Camden on Thursday, April 7th. Tickets are now on sale at the link below, or alternatively, you can access the link in our linktree.

https://www.gotobeat.com/gig/thursday-7-april-live-the-black-heart-strand-magazine/?fbclid=IwAR0Qkz_gxwJ9c60-m2R6aRhJIeH6KupJWIuXQLxySJRw0pk1-mLDdwwslbI

Stay tuned for the lineup to be revealed next week – you won’t be disappointed! 💫

15/02/2022

JOIN STRAND’S LITERATURE TEAM 📚

The Literature section covers everything literary based: from festivals and events to book reviews and personal essays

Fill the sign up form linked in our bio!

15/02/2022

SUBSCRIBE TO STRAND’S NEWSLETTER!! 📬
link in bio 🔗

We’re currently working on creating a monthly newsletter with a round-up of recent publications.

Each issue will have a unique theme, reflecting our large team of talented creatives!

Get notified when we publish and announce exclusive events!
Join the mailing list through the link in our bio!

Strand members & non-members are invited to subscribe :)

07/02/2022

It’s finally here: SPOTTED IS BACK BABYYYY after a little seasons silence strand photo team has returned to the streets of strand to spot the best kings outfits 🤩 while it was harder to find some impressive outfits this week (cmon people step up your game when you come to class, you we’re watching) we did manage to scrape together some fits 🤭 it’s all in the details, you know you have to look really closely 🧐 first up the jock but make it monochrome 🥶🦋🐟🔵🧞‍♂️ except for that pink pop of colour in the custom AF1. Next up, is that Bailey Bieber? No but definitely inspired by. We said it once and we’ll say it again 🧸

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27/01/2022

Women’s safety has been and continues to be a pressing issue for women all over the world, particularly in busy cities like London. To get to a more personal level on this issue, interviewed four young women about their feelings of safety on London public transit, along with a photoshoot inspired by the issue by and . This series of portraits is part of our series “talks on the tracks” which explores women’s subjection to aggressions and micro aggressions in london’s public sphere.

19/01/2022

Join Strand Magazine as our Instagram Editor!

Tasks:
- creating content for the Instagram account
- promoting new issues and articles posted online
- answering DM queries and maintaining engagement with other societies/university publications
- posting stories to promote Strand events/posts

Apply through the link in our bio
The last day to apply is 2nd Feb 2022

If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected]

09/12/2021

Last up this queen deserves her own post! 👑 she’s serving and you can’t deny it! The leather trench with the leather shoes 🕵️‍♀️we can’t 😫😫😫 and then the red bag and matching nails wowww 💅🏼 we decide the winner this week and this outfit’s it 🏆

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09/12/2021

You thought one post would cover all the amazing fashionistas we see at strand? You thought wrong 💁‍♀️

These two girls made us take out our cameras after we had already packed them away that already says it all 🤭 yes some might say jeans and a top might be basic but guys, it’s about the viiibes 🌊 beachy waves in December? What a daring move and not pictured in the photo is a matching blue phone case 🦋🥶

Yes we’re obsessed with brown outfits sue us (pls don’t we’re a student publication) this outfit really reminds us of a 🧸seems cozy for the weather and the jacket really brings it that retro feel. What’s missing you ask? Some aviator glasses 👨‍✈️

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