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‘Girlz B Like’ Marcia Carr, on Empowerment and Challenge in the Modern Era

As part of Grow’s 10-year anniversary celebrations, we caught up with Marcia Carr, the driving force behind ‘Girlz B Like’, a trailblazing premier all-female, vinyl-only DJ collective and event series hosted at Grow since March 2022. We delve into the depths of her journey, exploring the origins of ‘Girlz B Like’, the challenges she's overcome, and the inspiring vision that propels her forward.

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A Call for Support to Preserve GROW's Experiment in Ethical Business 

As we mark our 10th anniversary, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture. While we celebrate a decade of memories shared with partners and patrons, we also confront a sobering reality: without immediate investment in our long-term sustainability, our journey may end prematurely.

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What makes up ‘Equal Parts?’

As part of Grow’s 10 year anniversary celebrations, we wanted to understand ‘what makes up’ the unique party that is ‘Equal Parts’ and what makes our collaboration special! We spoke to Jacob Fairless Nicholson who is a DJ, geographer, climber, and resident of Hackney Wick since 2013. He is part of the Equal Parts collective that has thrown quarterly parties at Grow since 2018. We caught up with Jacob to hear a bit about Equal Parts' inception and plans for the future, including their upcoming party at Grow with John Gómez in April.

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Dom Servini and Wah Wah 45s

We caught up with Wah Wah 45s with label boss Dom Servini giving us the low down on his captivating journey of this London-based record label, founded by brothers Chris and Simon Goss in 1999. From its humble beginnings as an extension of their eclectic club night to becoming a powerhouse in showcasing emerging talents alongside established acts, Wah Wah 45s has carved a unique niche in the music scene.

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Latin American Weekend 26 - 28 April 2024

As part of GROW’s 10 Year Celebrations, get ready for an unforgettable weekend as we celebrate a decade with three incredible events showcasing the best of Latin American music and culture!

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Love Music Hate Racism

We spoke to Alex LoSardo, Love Music Hate Racism’s Event Organiser to learn more about LMHR and its relationship with GROW.

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We Are Not Content

We spoke to Bitvert and IF of We Are Not Content, who met at GROW, to learn more about who they are, how the place they live had affected their work and what GROW means to them.

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