When we write about music, we are bound to encounter subjectivity ÔÇôan element that we constantly try to supress in order to remain impartial. However, even if we do a great job at concealing it, it is always there. Imagine what would happen if we only wrote about music that we donÔÇÖt have some sort of emotional connection to. We would ultimately end up with … Continue reading New Artist Corner: Andr├®s Volkov
by Tabitha Jukes Another year, another Iris comes and goes and, being my first, it certainly wonÔÇÖt be my last. The weeklong Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival saw Cardiff transform once more into a vibrant carnival of LGBT+ film celebration. Embracing both diverse stories and people, this global Festival connects Cardiff to an array of new friends and talent from the British Born makers to … Continue reading A Look Back on IRIS 2019 | Film Festival Review
Cardiff Masters student, Peter Wolinski, kindly reviewed The Dough Thrower for Quench. By Peter Wolinski There isnÔÇÖt much that tops a stodge binge. Whether itÔÇÖs whilst youÔÇÖre drastically hungover on the sofa, at a late-night takeaway or perhaps out somewhere slightly more cultured, bolting down a dangerous amount of carbohydrate is rarely an unenjoyable experience. And one evening, after a particularly miserable Cardiff afternoon, my … Continue reading Review: The Dough Thrower, Cowbridge
After celebrating my 22nd birthday, I reflect on what being 22 really means. Yesterday I turned┬á22 and Taylor was right,┬áitÔÇÖs miserable and magical.┬áAfter 2.2 decades on this earth I have learnt many life lessons: wine before beer is a bad idea, pesto pasta never gets old, and always remember your carrier bags.┬áAlong with these important life lessons a few things have been playing on my … Continue reading I DonÔÇÖt Know About You
2018 was an explosive year in terms of career for Ariana Grande. Not only did she prove herself as an amazing vocalist multiple times, she also created iconic songs, clips and aesthetics and became a source of memes more times than one can count. It only seemed natural, then, that 2019 would follow the same tone with the Sweetener Tour. When I saw she was … Continue reading Live Review: Ariana Grande Sweetener Tour, O2 Arena, 15/10/19
Gan Rhodri Davies NiÔÇÖn lwcus bois! NiÔÇÖn byw mewn uffern o ddinas sydd a hen ddigon iÔÇÖw wneud. Anodd iawn yw diflasu aÔÇÖr brifddinas arbennig yma. Er dyw hynny ddim yn golygu bod rhaid inni aros ‘ma 24/7. Os oes lot i wneud yng nghanol y ddinas, mae ‘na hyd yn oed mwy iÔÇÖw wneud tu hwnt iÔÇÖr ffiniau hynny. Dewch i fi gael rhannu … Continue reading Taith o amgylch y De
Nidhi Pattni A lot of us apply to university with a laundry list of doubts and apprehensions: What will the city be like? Will I make friends? Is this the right place for me? These are common questions that an FAQ section on the university website can help out with to ease your mind. But some of us have a longer list of intense, excruciating … Continue reading Do We Really Know What Social Anxiety Is? #MentalHealthWeek
By Katherine Mallett The quest for THE ÔÇÿperfect pictureÔÇÖ seems to be infinite. A plethora of editing apps that offer countless filter options, lighting settings and blurring tools. It therefore comes as no surprise that we live in a society that breeds and even feeds self-image issues. The big question is: how far is too far? A deep dive into the app-store It doesnÔÇÖt take … Continue reading Editing: How far is too far?
By Rhi├ón Lock Anastasia Beverly Hills (abbreviated as ABH continuing) has of recent years been one of the biggest dominators in the cosmetics industry, releasing products such as the Dipbrow Pomade and the Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette, which have won an array of awards and solidified ABHÔÇÖs place as a pinnacle in the beauty domain. Despite the brandÔÇÖs American name, CEO Anastasia Soare is a … Continue reading Why Anastasia Beverly Hills is Paving the Way for the Beauty Industry
By Amy King ItÔÇÖs not only television and film themed festivals and events that are growing in popularity by the year, themed locations are too. Interaction with scenes, places and characters from popular films and television series has opened up a whole new economy, the ÔÇÿnew experience economyÔÇÖ. In September, Birmingham hosted a Peaky Blinders themed festival in which hundreds of attendees wore newsboy caps, … Continue reading Downton Abbey Caf├®? The New Experience Economy
By Josh Allen Adidas have announced the beginning of a new scheme: Adidas Infinite Play. But, what exactly is it? Well, if youÔÇÖve happened to of purchased any products from Adidas in the past five years, youÔÇÖre now able to send your old products in return for store credit: this includes anything from track jackets to old socks, with Adidas welcoming them back with open … Continue reading Adidas Infinite Play – What is it?
Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Mozart in Paris is a compelling graphic novel by French creator Frantz Duchazeau, recounting MozartÔÇÖs adventures in Paris. The 22-year-old Austrian composer notoriously sought refuge in the French capital after being disappointed by the scarce recognition he was getting in his hometown of Salzburg. Mozart travels to Paris with a bag full of hopes and dreams, which, however, are quickly shattered by … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Mozart in Paris
There are many different types of holidays…but what do they all have in common? Some really wonderful clubs and bars. Here, three of our contributors explore their favourite night-out finds. By Ellie Hutchings Situated in the cityÔÇÖs Jewish Quarter, the ruin bars of Budapest embrace their crumbling and run-down structures to create a fantastically unique night out. Once part of the Jewish ghetto, the ruin … Continue reading Holiday Clubs and Bars
A note from the Features Editor: Rhianna Hurren-Myers “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave” – Emmeline Pankhurst Last year we paid homage to 100 years since women were first given the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. A momentous occasion, and a well-deserved reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the women involved in the suffragette or suffragist movement. There is just … Continue reading Why I Vote.
By Charlie Sawyer and Natascha Ng Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Coming to Cardiff from Broadway, On Your Feet! brings the Latino passion and spirit of Gloria Estefan to the stage once again. This production follows the story of Estefan’s rise to fame. From her Cuban origins and the streets of Miami to finally capturing her world-wide success on the global stage. The production centres in on … Continue reading On Your Feet! | Theatre Review
We feature a lot of English language speaking films here on Quench and although they are often of high quality, we wanted to share with you some great cinema from other areas of the world: recommended to you by students of their native countries. Here is a short history of Mexican cinema; a film from Belgium and one from France. We would love to continue … Continue reading Worldwide: Films From Across The Globe
Words by Lauren Stenning Having previously reviewed this Sri Lankan restaurantÔÇÖs divine food, Quench were invited to sample their recent cocktail launch, aptly named ÔÇÿCocotailsÔÇÖ. Being a huge cocktail fan, I couldnÔÇÖt resist this opportunity, along with the chance to try Sri Lankan street food for the first time! Their new Cocotail menu consists of 15 sweet and fiery cocktails in total, including sharing options … Continue reading Review: The Coconut Tree ÔÇÿCocotailÔÇÖ Launch
By Kate Sutton London Fashion Week is a time for emerging and established designers to exhibit their art. But this yearÔÇÖs event experienced disruption from something even more than vogue: activism.┬á As one the fastest growing climate change movements, Extinction Rebellion (XR) set its sights on London Fashion Week for the Spring Summer 2020 collections, and with good reason. According to the United Nations, the … Continue reading London Fashion Week SS20 X Extinction Rebellion
Homesickness. It can creep up on us when we donÔÇÖt expect it. For some, it is inevitable. For those of us who are lucky enough, it steers clear. The best way to tackle being homesick is to admit to it, shake the stigma and utilize the tools available. What is Homesickness? The feeling of homesickness can feel like a never-ending plague on your ability to … Continue reading Battling Homesickness
ÔÇ£As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by themÔÇØ ÔÇô John F. Kennedy Iris Van Brunschot on… Greta Thunberg I have various role models, but with only 200 words at disposal all words must be dedicated to climate activist Greta Thunberg. I look up to Greta Thunberg because this … Continue reading We asked Cardiff University students to tell us their biggest inspirations…
