The Ministry isn’t just a members’ club; it’s a place where ideas flow as freely as the drinks. Nestled in the dynamic neighbourhood of Borough, this converted Victorian printing factory blends modern design with a heritage twist. Our lineup of events keeps the energy high, from DJ nights thatbring…
RAW: Listening Night - Storytelling and Live Music
Description
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Live Music, Something A Little Different and Fun Time Partying
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Pay-What-You-Can Tickets
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Elephant & Castle
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Live Music, Party Mash Up and Electro
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Over 18
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Fri, 29th Nov 2024 @ 17:30 - 1:00
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17:30 - 01:00
Borne from one woman’s itch for collecting stories and speaking to strangers, RAW is a first-of-its-kind event, and London's first listening night.
Described as 'one of the best nights in London', RAWs blend culture, connection and cool in some of London’s hottest venues. Centred around uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with live music and art, November’s RAW on the theme of SECRETS takes us back to The Ministry – and exposes the hidden commonalities and bridges divides through exploring hidden truths.
WHAT TO EXPECT THIS MONTH
Room 1:
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Rooms 2 & 3:
6:30 pm - 8:30
pm
- DJ Set 🎧
- Tarot Reading 🃏
- Culture Market ✨
8:30 pm - 1:00 am
- Live music 🥁
- Uncensored Storytelling 🎤
- DJ Set by Kunas 🎧
*All components and timings of RAW are subject to change
More to be announced soon...keep an eye on our Instagram for more details 😏
AN EXPERIENCE CREATED BY HUMAN CONNECTION SPECIALISTS
Every RAW centres around uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with live music and art – curated around a chosen theme. Taking over a different slick venue every time, RAWs adapt to the space and can be intimate affairs of 100 people, to a microfestival of 400 people – with food pop-ups, makers’ markets, screenings etc. Why the theme? It filters the spectrum of human experience, bringing into focus our shared humanity.
RAWs are about as ‘London’ as it gets:
ABOUT THE THEME: SECRETS
Secrets, those double-edged swords. If we were to go by Socrates’ maxim for filtering communication ”is it true, is it necessary, is it kind?” secrets get a bad reputation. Sometimes keeping a secret can be the kind thing to do. While sharing the mystery and exclusivity of hidden truths can bridge divides, forge bonds of intimacy and trust and expose underlying commonalities. On the other hand, the keeping of secrets can feel like a burden, keep us isolated and eat away at us and our relationships.
For this RAW we’ll explore how spillling the beans, lifting the veil, or opening Pandora’s box shaped moment in time, lives or relationships.
ABOUT OUR TICKETING
STRUCTURE
RAWs are nights that feed your soul, not drain your bank account. Think of it as an honesty system, hence ‘Pay-what-you-can’. The highest priced tickets offset our free tickets, and make sure RAW is a vibrant event where everyone can find belonging, regardless of circumstances.
We ask that you select the ticket tier that’s within your means. Please note that RAWs are highly curated and tailored to the host space - they take a lot of time, hard work and come with costs. We rely on ticket sales to fund everything we do - and are completely independent and boot-strapped, so every pound makes a difference.
THE RAW ORIGIN STORY
RAW started life among inner circles word of mouth. An “if you know you know” sorta vibe, before going public. But the backstory of this unique event goes back even further, stemming from WDN founder, Christine's insatiable curiosity and search for relatable, human experiences.
Today, RAWs have come off the streets and away from kitchen tables – and take place monthly in some of the coolest venues across the city, building a patchwork tribe of good humans, doing good things. Find out how you can join the WDN community here.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
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Musicians / Artists
Please only book this ticket if you are a musician or artist. A link to your socials will be asked at checkout. |
17:30 - 01:00 | £8.00 |
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Pay What You Can - Tier 1
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
17:30 - 01:00 | £10.00 |
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Pay What You Can - Tier 2
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
17:30 - 01:00 | £12.00 |
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Pay What You Can - Tier 3
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
17:30 - 01:00 | £15.00 |
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Pay What You Can - Tier 4
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
17:30 - 01:00 | £20.00 |
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Pay What You Can - Tier 5
All proceeds go to funding our events programming - a platform for musicians, creatives and everyday humans. Thank you x |
17:30 - 01:00 | £25.00 |
Location
Address
The Ministry, 79-81, Borough Rd, London, SE1 1DN
Area
Elephant & Castle
Nearest Station
Elephant & Castle (Tube)
Organiser
What Does Not
What Does Not is an experience and culture agency with an incubator at its core. We're a hybrid entity that disrupts perceptions, brands & nights out.
We combine the functions of an events company, collective, and creative agency.
WDN is female founded and led, as well as a social enterprise.
We're breaking the mould of average nights out by dishing out the cure to loneliness in cool and vibey ways, while giving a leg up to emerging creators.
From immersive storytelling nights, to live music events, panels with a difference – and more – everything we do at What Does Not is designed to be an antidote for this age of loneliness, disconnection, and polarisation.
Venue
T&Cs
In these Terms Conditions, the “Organiser”, “Us”, “Our”, or “We” means What Does Not LTD and “Event” shall mean the event, exhibition or show printed on this ticket or any future tickets.
-In addition to those terms and conditions outlined below, any attendee of the Event agrees to the terms and conditions outlined by our ticket agents.
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-Proof of ID will be required for anyone that has booked an Under 25 ticket.
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-Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
-Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
-The Organiser does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property brought to the Event.
-The venue and WDN reserve the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
-Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
-We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
-Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter’s right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
-If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than What Does Not, venue management, it will become voidable and the holder may be refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
- The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
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- The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
- The event operates on a strict ticket pre-booking only. Tickets cannot be booked at the door.
- What Does Not RAW is a safe space that promotes freedom of expression. All stories are uncensored and are real life events, which we as curators do not have any input on. Speaker views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of What Does Not or its team.
- We do not advocate overconsumption or the abuse of alcohol. Drinking excessively will cause harm to your body and mind. Please drink mindfully.
- Please be respectful of others, What Does Not events are a safe space. We have no tolerance for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or any form of hate speech.
- If you would like to tell your story or exhibit at the next What Does Not RAW, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you.
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In addition to the above, by booking this ticket you agree to our full Terms Conditions as outlined on our website: https://whatdoesnot.com/wdn-events-terms-and-conditions/
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