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25/07/2024

Books & Bali? A winning combo. Quite literally...

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Held annually in Ubud, Bali’s cultural heartland, Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is Southeast Asia’s flagship literary event. Praised worldwide for its diverse and intimate programme, it gathers over 150 of the world’s most exciting writers, thinkers, and performers for four days of electri...

24/07/2024

Books & Bali? A winning combo. Quite literally…

The has teamed up with to offer one reader the perfect package for two at a literary festival in paradise 🌴

Bringing together over 150 of the world’s most exciting writers, thinkers, and performers, for your chance to win 2 passes to this year’s Ubud Readers & Writer’s Festival, plus a 5-day luxury stay at – simply follow the steps below.

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- 2 x four-day passes to Ubud Readers & Writers Festival 2024
- Five-day luxury stay for two at , a traditional Balinese guesthouse
- The chance to mix with authors & artists at the festival opening gala

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21/07/2024

Serving up a hot batch of reccs for the week ahead…

BOOKMARK: BBQ-meets-wine-rave (London)
Londoners are in for a treat next Sat 27th July as anti-supper club collective Close Ties teams up with Head Chef for a BBQ-meets-wine-rave at Dalston’s . Good wine, good tunes, good food, and if the sun sticks around, fingers crossed good weather too. Tickets £10 - secure yours now via .

TASTE: TÓU (London)
A restaurant based around three of our favourite things: pet-nats, sandos and sundaes – what’s not to love? Special mention goes to the pork sliders, a real contender for the best burger in London…

READ: you out tonight? (2024)
Euphoria on film…Featuring the work of 15 up-and-coming photographers around the world - this exciting first photobook from global nightlife archive encapsulates the essence of rave culture in physical form. Available to order now via their link in bio.

LISTEN: Death of an Artist Podcast
Discover the untold story of Lee Krasner, the woman behind Jackson Pollock’s fame, with art historian .hessel on this captivating podcast.

WATCH: Blue Carbon (2023)
DJ and marine toxicologist joins forces with to shed light on a powerful new ally in the battle to fight climate change…Stream it now on

What’s on your love list right now? 👇

📸: 1 & 4 .__

20/07/2024

NEW NEW NEW! From sun to sea, we’ve served up a fresh selection of city guides over on .your.world to help curate your travels this summer.

S95 approved places to EAT, DRINK, STAY and EXPLORE. Plus, insider reccs from some of the coolest creatives & changemakers we’ve interviewed across the globe.

Follow our profile to keep our travel lists in your pocket wherever you go.

Step our world via the app: .your.world.

18/07/2024

Want to solo travel but feeling a little daunted?

Taking a trip alone can be an intimidating prospect for many, which is why we asked expert globetrotter .nubi to serve up her best tips for navigating a solo adventure this season.

Having just completed a historic solo drive from London to Lagos, we caught up with the explorer in our last newsletter to find out everything she learnt along the way. Tap the link in bio to read.

15/07/2024

For , like many, ’s YA fiction Noughts & Crosses was a significant preliminary text to understanding racism and classism, opening the door for questions that are just starting to form in young minds.

For the Service95 Book Club, writer reflects on reading the novel for the first time and the impact it has had on wider British society – tap the link in bio to read.

To get the most out of Dua’s Monthly Reads, subscribe to the Service95 Book Club Newsletter.

11/07/2024

“I hope that it makes q***r people in the countryside feel less alone”

In today’s newsletter…Get to know Felix Pilgrim (), the photographer capturing the q***r experience beyond city life. From the campaign that inspired the series to his photographic influences and success – tap the link in bio to read interview.

Plus, in the name of service, we asked Felix for recommendations of rural LGBTQIA+ safe spaces & support groups for you to check out in the UK. Find the list at Service95.com.

09/07/2024

Last month saw fashion design graduates around the world showcasing their final collections – a culmination of years spent honing skills and defining their brand.

Here’s the S95 roundup of the ones to watch…

07/07/2024

For this week’s The Sunday List, we’ve handed over the reigns to London-based curator, researcher and fashion historian Tosin Adeosun () to find out her current must-reads, must-eats and more for the week ahead.

For more of Tosin’s curated reccs, checkout her Dakar Diary in our latest newsletter where she serves up the arts & culture hotspots to know in Senegal’s capital city. Find it at Service95.com.

READ:
1. ‘Collecting Fashion’– “’s book is a joyous way to discover amazing fashion collectors around the world”
2. ‘Shining Lights: Black Women Photographers in 1980s-90s Britain’ – “A newly published book by photographer Joy Gregory and historian and writer, Taous Dahmani .”

VISIT: Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music exhibition at the in London. 

DISCOVER: Subrina Heyink’s ‘Are You Wearing That?’ newsletter on Substack () – “This fashion focused newsletter offers thought provoking insights into personal style, shopping habits and style diaries.”
 
TASTE: – “With stunning panoramic views of London, this Hoxton-based restaurant specialises in seafood and delicious cocktails. I’m still thinking about the octopus roll and manchego cheesecake.”
 
FOLLOW: African Style Archive . – “My research platform dedicated to documenting and celebrating African fashion history.”

26/06/2024

Have you met PXSSY PALACE?

Founded by Nadine Noor () and joined by Ryan Lovell () and MYA MEHMI (), this nightlife and arts culture platform is dedicated to celebrating Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in q***r nightlife.

Over the past seven years, has been making waves by setting new standards for club care, challenging industry practices, and spotlighting underground artists across multiple genres.

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Glastonbury Festival this weekend, you’ll have the chance to experience PXSSY PALACE with three incredible appearances across Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Here’s their quick fire guide to Glastonbury - including what to wear, what not to forget, and where to go. Take notes…

25/06/2024

Next up for the Service95 Book Club…

“Like many people my age, I was partly raised by Malorie Blackman. She creates worlds you want to carry with you and each story encourages its young readers to ask the important questions in life. 
 
“Noughts & Crosses is my absolute favourite of her books. I remember devouring each book in the series as they came out in the early 2000s, desperate for the next instalment. Part of the reason it is so enduring is because while it is written for young adults, it is still a brazenly political read. It was my first step to understanding racism and classism, opening the door for questions that are just starting to form in young minds. 
 
“Noughts & Crosses is set in a parallel world that resembles Britain, in which Black people (Crosses) are the ruling class, and white people (noughts) exist as second-class citizens. The book follows Sephy Hadley, a Cross whose father is a senior politician, and Callum McGregor, the nought son of the Hadley’s housekeeper. Although written over 20 years ago, Sephy’s father would not be out of place in today’s populist political landscape. As Sephy and Callum’s relationship evolves, questions are asked about love, betrayal and belonging. It’s pacey, romantic, tortured and enlightening. What more could a young reader ask for?”

- Dua x

24/06/2024

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness () is out in cinemas this week, but what’s it like being a part of his latest creation?
alwyn and Mamadou Athie sit down with S95 to discuss the film’s absurdity, working with the Poor Things director on set, and how they tackle the complex roles he creates.

Tap the link in bio to read now.

Kinds of Kindness is available to watch now across the US and arrives in UK & Irish cinemas this Friday.

Images courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.

23/06/2024

Serving up 5 recommendations for the week ahead…

WATCH: We Dare To Dream (2023) dir.
A heartfelt watch to mark the end of . The film chronicles the hope and desires of the Refugee Olympic Team as they prepare to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

LISTEN: Dua Lipa: At Your Service - The episode and it’s the same but you might not remember it all so it’s not.
With brat girl summer turning up the heat, we highly recommend throwing it back to when sat down with for an insightful chat about life on tour, what it’s like dealing with leaks and Charli’s pop progression.

READ: Dear Cisgender People by
Newly released, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to be a better ally and help create a safer and more accepting world for trans people everywhere.

VISIT: RA Summer Exhibition (London, UK)
Iconic for its curation of artworks from members of the public sat side by side with world famous artists, the much anticipated exhibition is back and open to the public until 18 August.

BOOKMARK: Ritmo Zeytino (Bodrum, Turkey)
Sunsets, sea views and seriously good food… is the latest creation from the team behind Michelin-starred .ist and the place we’ll be dreaming about all summer.

16/06/2024

Nearly half of all young people aged 18-34 do not vote in the UK - that’s 6 million people. If they don’t vote, then the things they care about won’t matter to politicians, whether it’s gender or racial justice, safety online or on the streets, climate change or affordable housing.
 
“We have to become more engaged citizens and we need each others’ voices. This is a crucial moment for democracy, and also for global solidarity.” – Elif Shafak ()
 
Register. Research. Vote. Your voice matters.
 
If you are in the UK, you have until tomorrow to get yourself and everyone you know registered to vote. It takes 5 minutes. Search: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or tap the link in our bio.

For upcoming elections elsewhere in the world, make sure to check your voter registration deadline.

10/06/2024

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Ata-Owaji Victor explains what is biohacking - the thinking behind optimising our health and wellbeing, plus 5 ways to biohack your life

09/06/2024

Serving suggestions for the week ahead…

TASTE: Baked goods with an Asian twist served up at .
A market stall turned neighbourhood bakery that’s fresh on the scene in New South Wales, Australia.

READ: The GANNI Playbook: How to Get Started Creating a Responsible Business
If you want to create a successful responsible brand, it’s time to start playing by ’s rules. The new book serves as a hands-on guide to managing a decisive, direct and unapologetic brand.

DISCOVER: The next generation of designers at Graduate Fashion Week.
kicks off Monday 10 June in London. Grab your ticket for the largest showcase of UK and International BA creative fashion graduate talent in the world.

VISIT: Fairytale Ambitions (London)
  & ’s exhibition explores whether the tendency to bring inanimate objects to life is a natural part of childhood…Curated by the exhibition is open at until 17 June

CHECKOUT: Roundhouse’s The Last Word Festival
An electrifying showcase of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, and live performance taking place at until end of June. Checkout the programme via their link in bio.

09/06/2024

Euphoria on film… is a testament to the universal longing for freedom and thrills found in raves.

Started in the midst of the 2020 lockdown blues, the Instagram account began as a personal archive, a collection of photos documenting the nightlife young people were missing. But what followed was a flood of contributions from talented photographers from all corners of the globe—from England to Brazil, Australia, and beyond.

Now amassing a community of 46k followers, the archive is stepping up with the release of its debut photobook ‘You Out Tonight?’. Encapsulating the essence of nightlife in physical form, the book features the work of 15 up-and-coming youth culture photographers from around the world – all united by their passion for capturing contemporary club culture and the desire to step into a world where music, freedom, and creativity converge.

Get your hands on a copy by pre-order now via ’s link in bio.

03/06/2024

POV: your debut single went viral and now there’s a documentary about your life.

From ‘Old Town Road’ to being on the road…Since skyrocketing to fame in 2019 with his debut single, has been on a whirlwind journey of transformation. Newly released in the UK, his tour documentary ‘Long Live Montero’ offers an unfiltered look at the musician’s story, from his musical success to coming out as gay in the public eye.

We caught up with the film’s directors Zac Manuel and Carlos Lopez Estrada to talk about the filmmaking process and how they were able to capture Nas’s softer side and vulnerability on screen. Read the story at the link in bio.

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02/06/2024

We’re back with another five reccs for the week ahead…

WATCH: Another Body (2023) by and Reuben Hamlyn ()
In this award-winning docu-film, a college student searches for answers and justice after she discovers deepfake po*******hy of herself circulating online. Find out more about the rise of deepfake abuse and ’s fight for a digital movement () in our interview online now at Service95.com

TASTE: .studio
A newly opened physical space from .dining, this female-run culinary studio serves up serious vibes. We don’t know what has us drooling more – the food or the interiors.

READ: Making Room by Carl Siciliano
A testament to the challenges marginalised communities face, Carl Siciliano grips his readers in a world full of heartbreak and hope in this unheard chapter of the q***r genre.

BOOKMARK: Self Space Walk Club, UK
Run club for people who prefer walking (and talking). Led by (the world’s first on-demand mental health service on the High Street), experience therapy on the move for a healthier mind and body. Walks across London & other UK cities coming soon. Head to their page to find out more.

DOWNLOAD: Step: Your World
ICYMI, our city guides are now on .your.world! Travel like a pro with S95-approved picks in your pocket whenever you go. Find ’s must-have chicken sandwich in Copenhagen, ’s beloved Beirut bakery, and ’s LGBTQIA+ guide to Melbourne. Step our world via the app.

01/06/2024

From Warsaw’s q***r scene through the eyes of .karolina to a changing representation of same-sex relationships in Nigerian cinema, revisit 7 portraits of q***r love and life celebrated in film and photo across the globe. Read the stories online now at Service95.com.

Happy Pride month to our LGBTQIA+ community.

30/05/2024

“Say Nothing is a masterclass in the art of the ‘non-fiction novel’. It has all the elements of great fiction – mesmerising characters, intrigue and plot twists. And it also happens to be true.
 
Author Patrick Radden Keefe () uses the abduction of young widow Jean McConville as the starting point to tell a much bigger story about what became known as the Troubles in Northern Ireland. This is a story I thought I knew but Keefe uses the interwoven stories of McConville and Dolours Price – the first female frontline fighter in the IRA – to get under the skin of both victims and perpetrators in the conflict. How did a community stand by and watch as a young mother was abducted in front of her kids? What led a bright and glamorous young woman to believe that violence was the only way to achieve political aims?
 
Nearly 4,000 people were killed in the Troubles, between the late 1960s and the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement. Keefe exposes the deep tensions between Catholics and Protestants, paramilitaries and the British armed forces that led to the conflict. This is a big book in every sense of the word, about a terrible and tragic war in the United Kingdom that many people today are too young to even remember. I guarantee you will be hooked from beginning to end.“

- Dua x

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30/05/2024

Artist Yasmina Hilal shares her guide to her home city of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, from where to stay to the cultural spots to note...

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Artist Yasmina Hilal shares her guide to her home city of Beirut, Lebanon's capital, from where to stay to the cultural spots to note.

27/05/2024

Service95 meets felt artist Lucy Sparrow to talk making everyday groceries a timeless modern masterpiece...

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Emma Fraser meets felt artist Lucy Sparrow and discuss making everyday groceries a timeless modern masterpiece.

24/05/2024

Anna Jewsbury, the founder of jewellery brand Completedworks, lets Service95 into her studio, sharing her creative process and daily routine.

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Anna Jewsbury, the founder of jewellery brand Completedworks, lets Service95 into her studio, sharing her creative process and daily routine.

20/05/2024

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Founder of culturally inclusive fashion brand Sabirah, Deborah Latouche, speaks to Yelena Grelet about the need for more luxury modest wear.

18/05/2024

We’ve stepped up our travel guides…📍

From ’s go-to’s to insider reccs from the coolest creatives & changemakers across the globe…You can now find S95 approved places to eat, drink, stay and explore around the world via the app .your.world.

Discover the chicken sandwich would fly back to Copenhagen for, ’s favourite bookshop-bakery in Beirut, and ’s nightlife guide to Lima.

Follow our profile to keep our curated travel lists in your pocket, wherever you go - it’s time to find your next favourite spot!

Step our world via the app: .your.world

13/05/2024

"I just want a chance to compete on a level playing field” – Sugar Banarse, the 18-year-old four-time Indian National Female Surfing Champion.

“My biggest obstacle has been being an Indian female athlete,” says Sugar Banarse, the 18-year-old four-time Indian National Female Surfing Champion. “But it makes me more determined to inspire other young girls.”   Banarse, from the coastal state of Goa, discovered her sport at a young ag...

12/05/2024

This week in The Sunday List…

WATCH: For Black Boys
A powerful must-see production exploring the multifaceted experiences of black masculinity. Now’s your last chance to see it in London’s West End.

CHECKOUT: London print fairs
Print & zine fairs are taking London by storm next weekend. A few of our favourites to checkout: @ Tate Modern (17-19 May), A Bigger Book Fair, Peckham (17-19) first ever cookbook fair (Sat 18)

LISTEN: Tomasz Jedrowski’s Swimming In The Dark Soundtrack
Tune in to the sounds of Dua’s May with Tomasz Jedrowski’s playlist for the S95 Book Club. Find it on our Spotify.

TRY: A solo date
Checkout our top tips for taking yourself out for some me time in Issue 116.

BOOK: Get In The Mood with S95 x HANX
We’ve teamed up with to turn up the heat this summer with a panel talk all about desire. If you missed out on Friday, sign up to our waitlist to be the first in line for extra ticket releases.