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D-Zine: A BTEC Collective Zine Exhibition of Music Inspired Artwork

Salford Zine Library Nexus Art Cafe, 2 Dale St, Manchester , United Kingdom

We're continuing the tradition of exhibiting work from students on the Marple Sixth Form College BTEC with this new one launching on May 26th. Come along to the launch evening, get a can of lemonade and have a chat with the students about their work. The exhibition will be up at the library for another […]

Festival of the Zine 2016

B&D Studios Commercial Union House, 39 Pilgrim Street., Newcastle, United Kingdom

You are cordially invited to a FESTIVAL OF THE ZINE, run by social enterprise Verbal Remedy and hosted by B&D Studios (a two-second walk from Tyneside Cinema). Come along and explore a great collection of zines to buy (both limited edition and regular prints), make your own on the craft table, and get to know […]

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NEVER HAVE I EVEREST – ‘Zine Fair Fundraiser In Aid of Childreach International

Rough Trade Nottingham 5 Broad Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

'NEVER HAVE I EVEREST' ZINE FAIR FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF Childreach International - HELD AT ROUGH TRADE NOTTINGHAM. SATURDAY 28TH MAY, FROM 12PM. FREE EVENT WITH 'ZINE STALLS, PRINT WORKSHOPS, DJs, RAFFLE AND MORE... Sponsoring NTU students who are trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp (5400m high!) in aid of Childreach International. Childreach International is a […]

ZINE CLUB #1

Manchester Craft and Design Centre 17 Oak Street Northern Quarter , Manchester , United Kingdom

If Salford Zine Library had a PR company and a marketing budget we’d have been dropping hints about what we’re calling “Two Thousand and Sixzine” for ages now. Or at least once during the first five months of the year. But here is the hint now: Two Thousand and Sixzine: the Year of the Zine […]

DIY Cultures

Rich Mix London 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, United Kingdom

A day-long festival of zines, artist books, comics, artists-run spaces, talks, films, animation, poetry, video art, exhibitions, workshops - the spirit of independence, autonomy & alternatives. This year alongside the main festival there will be a programme of events and a special 2 week exhibition Radical Libraries which will take place in the Cafe Gallery […]

Clare Sita Fisher, Rowan McCabe & Vicky Foster plus zine launch & open mic | Pay What You Feel

Hyde Park Book Club 27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom

Nymphs & Thugs is a spoken word record label, established in Spring 2015. We're delighted to launch a brand new quarterly spoken word zine as part of the Leeds BigBookend Festival, supported by three of the North's most vital voices: Clare Sita Fisher, Rowan McCabe and Vicky Foster. The event is Pay What You Feel […]

ZINE SCENE iii – City (e)Scapes

Generator Projects Unit 25/26/Mid Wynd Ind Est, Dundee, United Kingdom

ZINE SCENE is chance for you to make your mark on the cultural landscape of Dundee. Its a monthly workshop coming from Generator Projects member space in conjunction with Aylson Stewart a self styled zinester and member of Dundee's own Plastik Zine. For this installment we will be focusing on photography and putting together and […]

Northwest Zinefest 2016

Islington Mill James Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Northwest Zinefest 2016 is on its way. Last year we hosted 30+ zinesters, four ace workshops, a pop up Salford Zine Library and a few hundred nice people having a nose around. This year we're hoping it's going to be even better. We've just announced the date and venue for this year's zinefest: it's going […]

Tin Roof ϟ Zine Fair

Tin Roof 15 Ure Street, Dundee, United Kingdom

Tin Roof now registering participants for the Tin Roof ϟ Zine Fair running in partnership with Print Festival Scotland. Tin Roof invites submissions from artists, collectives, publishers and presses interested in taking part in an event to sell, network and enjoy print. We are looking for zines, artists’ books, editions, publications, and comics of any […]

Peckham Platform Press House: Zine Fair

Peckham Platform 89 Peckham High Street, London, United Kingdom

Launching as part of SLAM Last Fridays, Platform Press House opens its doors to all those interested in zine making and independent publishing. This event is open to everyone and has been organised by Wendy, the editor of Hanna, which is an online space and zine made by young women, for young women. See the […]

Pride Zine Workshop

Gosh! 1 Berwick Street, Soho, London, United Kingdom

For this year’s Pride we’re hosting a zine workshop with artists Rachael House and Holly Casio from 1-5pm on Saturday June 25th! Rachael House is an artist and co-director of  Space Station Sixty-Five while Holly Casio is a zinester and musician who is also part of the UK Zine Librarians group. These two wonderful creators will be on-hand to […]

Festival Of The Perzine

Housmans Bookshop 5 Caledonian Road, King’s Cross, London, United Kingdom

In celebration of Small Press Day 2016, Housmans are proud to announce FESTIVAL OF THE PERZINE – 9 JULY, 12 TO 6PM ZINE MAKERS – Bring 6 copies of 2 -3 of your zine titles to sell (Housmans buy from you on the day, Arrive between 10am and 12) ZINE READERS – Come & browse zines throughput […]

Zines in the Suburbs Expo

MK Gallery Event Space 900 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Zine writers Tali Soares and Fliss Collier curate this exhibition, gathering zines from Milton Keynes and surrounds to Belgium, Brazil and beyond. SW Zines presents a zine library for the public to browse on the theme of “making art in small towns”. The exhibition explores the different work of artists who have grown up or […]

Zine and Heard

Glasgow Women's Library 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

GWL has a fantastic and diverse zine collection dating from the early 1990s to present day ranging from music fanzines, Riot Grrrl, feminist and LGBT+ zines, and even zines about zines! Zine & Heard, Thursday 14th July, 5pm to 7pm, 16+ This event will celebrate the completion of the collection being catalogued and published online […]

Zine Making Workshop with Salford Zine Library

Liverpool Small Cinema 57-59 Victoria St , Liverpool, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome Salford Zine Library back to the cinema to host two making workshops, as part of 58%. Fresh from hosting North West Zine Fest, a celebration of zine culture in the North West, they will be discussing zines, self publishing and DIY press and also sharing their skills. Whether you’re completely […]

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