GROW’S BLOG
A New Collaboration of Comedy Cabaret; CBD and Charity!
This is event is first of a new series and is a unique collaboration between Big Wowie! INTUNE and Grow, Hackney who are hosting monthly events to together celebrate culture, sustainability, being in the moment - all whilst raising funds for the Hackney Night Shelter.
#HelloAgainHackney - Get a GROW PASS & get in for free!
We’re part of the #HelloAgainHackney campaign to help residents rediscover Hackney’s arts and culture with offers on events across the borough!
Collect a local organic vegbox at Grow
Hackney’s favourite vegbox scheme, Growing Communities, is opening a new collection point at Grow, offering tasty, seasonal produce and convenient collection times,
The Future Fair Returns to Grow’s Yard
Reimagined for 2021, our eco-conscious afternoon returns on Sat 5 June, 1-8pm to challenge the status quo through conscious consumerism & explore a future founded on self-sustainability, cultural, social, wellbeing and equality.
North African Funk, Jazz, Psychedelia, Garage Blues, Afro Fusion, Latin Grooves on our Floating Stage
Enjoy a 360 experience at Grow. To accompany the canalside sounds, order homemade middle-eastern inspired sustainable street food and selected and signature drinks ordered via the Grow, Hackney app, served to your table.
Second round of Culture Recovery fund awarded to Grow to help us recover and reopen
After months of closures and cancellations, this funding will be a much-needed helping hand as we transition back to normal in the months ahead by hosting cultural events celebrating cultures and communities from down the road to across the globe.
3 Innovative Live Stream Concerts in 2021
Highlights the most innovative live streams that we’ve hosted in 2021 that have used technology in ways not done before, and carved out niche ways to present their work, recreating the live music concert experience digitally and remotely.
Online artists’ talks, book clubs & drumming workshops
we're hosting Grow Change, our annual event celebrating community, skill sharing and connecting. Our vision for this online series is to (re)connect our communities who previously might have to come to Grow to meet friends and/or new people to share & learn in a relaxed way.
Artist Gina Southgate begins our residency of artists to sketch our live Jazz nights at Grow Hackney
Gina Southgate who has sketched and painted musicians for 30 years. She will be setting up her easel whilst house band Stratos, led by Mercury Prize nominee Rio Kai play their acclaimed sets on our canalside terrace.
Help us support local charities this December. It’s easy…
Support the Tree Musketeers by buying their amazing ‘Trees of Hackney 2021 Calendar’ & make a donation to the vital work of the Hackney Winter Night Shelter via the Grow, Hackney App.
We’ve paid London Living Wage since we opened in 2014!
Since we opened our doors in 2014, we’ve been committed to seeing everyone working at Grow receives a minimum of London Living Wage and this year we joined the movement to show solidarity with other businesses making the same commitment.
Brunch, Lunch & ‘Make Your Own Mezze’ - Introducing Grow’s new Dishes & Drinks Takeaway & Delivery Menu!
We’ve launched our new takeaway and delivery service, so why not treat yourself off and let us do the work?
Grow Receives Lifeline Grant From Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
We're thrilled to announce that we're one of the 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) grant programme.
FAQs - What Do I Need To Know Before I Book And Come To Grow?
Times are changing rapidly. Here is a list of some the most frequently asked questions we’re getting and the answers.
Arts Council England Helps Us to ‘GROW AT HOME’
This Emergency Response Package helps us counter the threat of immediate closure so we can continue to navigate 2020 and to reimagine the space as a digital presence.
LIVE Jazz Returns To Our Canal Side Terrace!
Led by the Mercury Prize nominated Rio Kai, this trusty quartet will take us on a voyage through classic and modern Jazz every Thursday for the rest of the summer.
RUN Is Latest Artist-In-Resident In Grow's Eco-Pod
RUN has been working in the Grow Eco Pod on drawings, paintings and prints and on a three metre wall adjoining Grow Studios.
Surviving Covid-19 and Why Grow Needs to be Part of the Recovery
What next for Grow? We believe our experiment can provide vital learnings and play a part of a ‘blueprint’ as we navigate a climate emergency, inequality, political instability and the devaluation of art and music. But, we need to document and survive. How can you help?
An Open Letter To The Government From The Music Venue Trust Issues An Urgent Warning
We spoke to the Hackney Citizen to explain why we've signed an Open Letter to the Govenment written by the Music Venue Trust detailing what's necessary for the survival of so many grassroot music venues across the UK.
To Avoid The Spread Of COVID-19, We’ve Taken The Decision To Temporarily Close Grow’s Doors.
We’ve taken the decision to temporarily close Grow’s doors. This is, of course, subject to change as the situation unfolds but we hope to open again in due course to pick up our eclectic events programme and to welcome you back to our little spot by the River Lea.