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Pridepay Brings a DJ-Led Morning Coffee Rave to Shoreditch This Sunday
Who says the weekend has to slow down on Sunday morning? Whether you’re coming straight from your Saturday night out or just looking for a better way to start the day, Pridepay Morning Club is bringing the energy to Shoreditch on 26 July. Taking over Urban Baristas, Pridepay Morning Club is a new community event created for LGBTQIA+ people and allies who want something more exciting than the usual slow […]
23 July 2026
One Brand. Every Screen. Discover the Next Generation of GlitterBeam
For years, GlitterBeam has been about bringing great music, engaging entertainment and an inclusive community to listeners wherever they are. Today, we’re taking the biggest step forward in our digital journey. We’re proud to unveil the next generation of GlitterBeam. A completely redesigned website (you can see it already), brand new mobile apps, seamless in-car listening, and our first TV app all come together to create a listening experience that’s […]
21 July 2026
Blue Reef Festival 2026: How One Man’s Vision Became One of Kent’s Most Loved Independent Festivals
What began as an ambitious idea during one of the most uncertain periods in recent history has grown into one of Kent’s most welcoming independent music festivals. Ahead of this year’s Blue Reef Festival, GlitterBeam welcomed founder John to the Auravine Studio and Carole-Anne to talk about the remarkable journey from launching a brand-new festival during the COVID-19 pandemic to creating an event that thousands of music lovers now look […]
17 July 2026
From Weekend Idea to 1,800 Businesses: The Story Behind Kent Small Business
What began as a simple conversation between Lucy and Joe has quickly become one of Kent's fastest-growing online communities for independent businesses. During a visit to GlitterBeam's Auravine Studio, the couple shared how a side project built over a single weekend has grown into a directory featuring more than 1,800 local businesses, all with one mission: making it easier to discover and support the people behind Kent's small business community. […]
17 July 2026
WATCH: The organiser of MEDWAY FRINGE at the Auravine
This year it's the very first Medway Fringe! It started with a spark: a vision pitched by Spotlites Theatre director Kieron Riddell. He asked a simple question: What if Medway had a stage for its own? The response was immediate and overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, over 25 key Medway stakeholders rallied behind the idea, united by a shared belief that our region is a powerhouse of untapped potential. Kieron […]
8 July 2026