Tag Archives: festival

I asked Gemini AI, to produced an ‘Artist Statement’ for me.

Posted on 22 February 2026 by admin

For an artist statement for Alan Lodge (often known as “Tash”), the tone needs to be a blend of documentary grit, social activism, and a deep-seated respect for alternative lifestyles. His work isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about bearing … Continue reading →

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How the Sound Sanctuary is keeping Notts ravers safe

Posted on 18 September 2025 by admin

Words: Rose Mason . Illustrations: Lily Keogh Thursday 18 September 2025 A lover of music and the underground rave scene, Magda realised the parties they were attending were under-delivering on safety. In 2023, they began The Sound Sanctuary: a travelling stand, a bunch … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Green Festival

Posted on 14 September 2025 by admin

A diminished event after problems with the insurance cover

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Interview with Stewart Lee for BBC Radio 4 : Artworks What Happened to Counter-Culture?

Posted on 21 August 2025 by admin

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hkx3 ep. 4. Culture Clash My contribution / interview on Beanfield etc at 25:00 mins More than just a cultural trend – counter-culture became a social movement so powerful it shaped institutions, businesses, politics and the attitudes and aspirations of … Continue reading →

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Castlemorton picture in the Guardian again today

Posted on 28 September 2024 by admin

Castlemorton Common rave, 1992 By Alan ‘Tash’ Lodge This snapshot of gurning ravers was taken at the largest illegal rave in UK history. Alan “Tash” Lodge had been attending free festivals since the 70s. On a sunny bank holiday weekend in … Continue reading →

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BBC Report : Free ‘grassroots’ festival returns to Nottingham

Posted on 7 September 2024 by admin

Asha Patel BBC News, Nottingham A free festival promoting ways to live more sustainably is returning for its 31st year. Nottingham’s Green Festival will take place at the city’s Arboretum on Sunday. The annual event, which involves food stalls, crafts … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Green Festival Report on NottsTV

Posted on 3 September 2024 by admin

@Notts_TV. scroll to 39min 30secs

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Tash at the Broadway Gallery Exhibition

Posted on 29 August 2024 by admin

https://www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/exhibition-history-nottingham-green-festival

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Green Festival Show @Broadway Gallery, Exhibition Walkthrough

Posted on 28 August 2024 by admin

Introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history. An exhibition in Broadway’s Gallery Featuring work by local photographer Alan Lodge and memorabilia. Learn about the festival’s history and community. Find out about how you can support this year’s festival by becoming a volunteer. The exhibition … Continue reading →

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Broadway Listing : Introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history

Posted on 23 August 2024 by admin

Introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its historyhttps://www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/exhibition-history-nottingham-green-festival An exhibition in Broadway’s GalleryFeaturing work by local photographer Alan Lodge and memorabilia. Learn about the festival’s history and community. Find out about how you can support this year’s festival by becoming … Continue reading →

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Broadway Gallery Exhibition : A show introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history

Posted on 22 August 2024 by admin

A show introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history. Photography by Alan Lodge http://alanlodge.co.uk and memorabilia. Exhibition will run from Wednesday 28th August to Sunday 1st September 2024 Nottingham Green Festival :: The Arboretum, Sunday, 8th September 2024 Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Green Festival, Broadway Gallery Edit. 60mins

Posted on 22 August 2024 by admin

Green Festival, Broadway Gallery Edit. 60mins Slideshow announcing 30 Years of the Nottingham Green Festival …. continuing from the ‘Peace Festival’. Show to accompany an exhibition at the Broadway Gallery, Nottingham. August 28th to 1st September.

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Me in police negotiation mode at Longstock

Posted on 6 July 2024 by admin

Me in police negotiation mode at Longstock, Hampshire. Starts at 12:00 mins.

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40 Years of the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge: From Anarchy to State Repression to ‘Managed Open Access’

Posted on 21 June 2024 by admin

Please support my work as a reader-funded investigative journalist, commentator and activist. If you can help, please click on the button below to donate via PayPal. To celebrate the summer solstice today, I encourage you read my article from June 1, Joys and … Continue reading →

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Green Hustle, Nottingham

Posted on 1 June 2024 by admin

Samsung S24 Ultra – 4K Video 3840 x2160 #Green #hustle #festival #nottingham #samsung #S24ultra

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Facebook Pix : Nottingham Puppet Festival

Posted on 15 April 2024 by admin

https://tinyurl.com/289su3n3 One of the highlights of the festival will be a City Centre day produced by City Arts on Saturday 13 April from 11am which will see puppetry and processions of all scales. Free street theatre, shows, music, and marvellous … Continue reading →

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GREEN FESTIVAL : PRESS RELEASE

Posted on 11 April 2024 by admin

NOTTINGHAM GREEN FESTIVAL c/o Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Nottingham NG7 6HX PRESS RELEASE Nottingham Green Festival :: Sunday, 8th September 2024 Nottingham Green Festival is now in its 31st year and is organised by grass roots community-based volunteers, not-for-profit … Continue reading →

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Lecture 2 Festivals Events 400 pics. 60mins

Posted on 10 April 2024 by admin

Festivals, Travellers, Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Free Party, Music, Environmental Protest, Reclaim the Street, Unions, Civil Disobedience, Policemen and …….. Lecture Slideshow 2 60mins. 400 pics / 9 sec change

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Front cover of Festival Eye 1987

Posted on 8 April 2024 by admin

…. and then to select this one …. and thus used here

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‘Photoshoot’ for the front cover of Festival Eye 1986

Posted on 4 April 2024 by admin

Annoying my son to get him to pose, with aggression 🙂 This issue of Festival Eye was the first after the police action at the event that became known as the ‘Battle of the Beanfield‘ when 1600 police officers attacked … Continue reading →

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