[PEOPLE]
Producer:
Mr Johnston
Distribution Manager:
Eric Dawson
Artistic Direction:
James Kemp
Editor:
Haigh Simpson
Layout Design:
Hannah Drake
Advert Design:
Mr Johnston
people&ART:
Douglas Thompson
spokenWORD:
Jane Steele
liveMUSIC
George Quinn
FilmREVIEW:
Mike Mckenny
Proof Reading:
Rob Walsh
Michael Metcalfe
Contributors:
Andy Abbott
Rob Walsh
Chemaine Cooke
Joe Sheeran
Sam Musgrave
Sarah Read
Rachel Kaye
Michael Metcalfe
Andrea Hardaker
Alan Carmichael
Sam Lawrence
Yvonne Carmichael
Jason Winder
Rob Reed
Tom Attah
Joe Ralph
Andrew Sopf
Ben Dalby
Niki Bierton
Jamie McHale
Kathryn Mark
Chris Scott
The Print Project
Andrew Kniveton
Gwen Greenwood
Emily Jane Bronte
Dominic Sheard
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It is March. Spring is around the corner and here we are 4 issues into the HowDo?!
series.
I confidently ignored all advice suggesting it was a bad idea to launch something
like this with little over a month of development, yet alone in the difficult winter
months. But I knew it had to happen that way so to establish ourselves and not
miss out on the most eventful and exciting time of the year. With 4 issues under
our belt we are fighting fit in an extremely difficult environment. It has been
frustrating and disappointing at times with a slow uptake in advertisements which
we need to continue to grow and keep up with the demand that HowDo Magazine
clearly now has. But we have managed to secure the support of some of the city’s
most significant cultural organisations and we are confident that HowDo?! can
establish itself as a central media for all people of Bradford to use as their own
with the necessary backing. Only with YOUR support can this happen. So get in
contact, get involved, promote your events and invest in Bradford.
It would be inapproprite not to take this opportunity of free rambling to
acknowledge the many people and organisation who have supported us financially
and shown immense trust in our project and us as individuals. Without such
commitment HowDo?! would not exist. We are eternally greatful and owe
everything to those who have been involved so far.
Now that’s off mi chest let us look at Issue 4. Haigh and I recently discussed how
this issue marks a turning point in many ways. A break. Phase 2. A fresh beginning
and a true launching of HowDo Magazine. The point is that we are yet to be
tripped up and are still here going into the better months (ignoring the fact that
the western world is completely skint). We have a platform to build something
truly unique that will not only encourage dialogue with the Bradforddale but
promote Bradford’s cultural renaissance. If you recap to issue one I made note
of the reasons for putting this publication together; pulling all my favours and
breaking my back with no financial support has not been easy. I felt a creative
movement in Bradford that I had not felt before and saw the unique position our
community was in to encourage and promote that movement. Confidence is viral
and Bradford has greatness .
Issue 4 invites Bradford based zine artist Jean Mcewan to exhibit her comprehensive
collection of work. Jean has been working as an artist for years and the beautiful
imagery she uses and explores are an absolute gift to this publication. Special
appraisal and thanks must go out to the uniquely talented designer Miss Hannah
Drake. I know few graphic designers who would have been able to do Jean’s work
justice but she has produced a highly refined layout that has truly upped the
game. We are looking for talented graphic designers to join our design team on a
Pro-Bono basis. If you feel that you have what it takes to pull together an issue or
would just like to help out here and there for some portfolio development please
get in contact.
Exciting times are ahead of us with the an array of cultural programs going live
over the coming months. Keep in the loop here, and please get involved!
Oh and we have a website! Web designer David Brennon has produced something
rather swish as a starting point of HowDo’s online presence. We will be working
hard to establish this over the coming months so keep your eye out on Facebook
and Twitter for updates and access to all kinds of unique cultural media and easy
ways to participate and get involved with HowDo?!
Cheerio!
Mr Johnston
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