RAW: Listening Night - Storytelling and Live Music

We’re back with a RAW: Listening Night at The Little Violet Door. Described as 'one of the best nights in London', RAW listening nights blend culture, connection and cool in some of London’s hottest venues. Centered around uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with live music and art, October’s RAW uncovers our shared humanity through the lens of the theme of FEAR.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS MONTH

• DJ set by KSLICE 🎧
• Uncensored storytelling 💬
• Live music performances 🎤
• Interactive Photoshoot in a bathtub! by Sasha 👀

...more to be announced soon. Note: all components and timings of RAW are subject to change

Keep an eye on our Instagram for more details 😏

AN EXPERIENCE CREATED BY HUMAN CONNECTION SPECIALISTS

Every RAW centres around uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with live music and art – curated around a chosen theme. Taking over a different slick venue every time, RAWs adapt to the space and can be intimate affairs of 100 people, to a microfestival of 400 people – with food pop ups, makers’ markets, screenings etc. Why the theme? It filters the spectrum of human experience, bringing into focus our shared humanity.

RAWs are about as ‘London’ as it gets:

• Diverse – no two RAWs are ever the same, and the crowd is as patchwork as the city
• Dynamic – we plug into, and platform the many subcultures and tribes of London
• Plugged in – from members’ clubs to the hottest venues
• Entertaining – because why can’t the revolution be a bloody good time?
• Unapologetic – we want to make a difference and a dent

ABOUT THE THEME

In October, our storytellers will be sharing real life experiences on the theme of ‘FEAR’ Is it always true that ‘we have nothing to fear but fear itself?’ What about confronting our fears? Fear can fuel daring acts, but also keep us playing it safe. Perhaps it’s those familiar ‘freak-outs’ in life that make us human 🫀

ABOUT OUR TICKETING STRUCTURE

RAWs are nights that feed your soul, not drain your bank account. Think of it as an honesty system, hence ‘Pay-what-you-can’. The highest priced tickets offset our free tickets, and make sure RAW is a vibrant event where everyone can find belonging, regardless of circumstances.

We ask that you select the ticket tier that’s within your means. Please note that RAWs are highly curated and tailored to the host space - they take a lot of time, hard work and come with costs. We rely on ticket sales to fund everything we do - and are completely independent and boot-strapped, so every pound makes a difference.

THE RAW ORIGIN STORY

RAW started life among inner circles & word of mouth. An “if you know you know” sorta vibe, before going public. But the backstory of this unique event goes back even further, stemming from WDN founder, Christine's insatiable curiosity and search for relatable, human experiences.

Today, RAWs have come off the streets and away from kitchen tables – and take place monthly in some of the coolest venues across the city, building a patchwork tribe of good humans, doing good things.

What Does Not is a culture and experience agency, registered social enterprise, and member of Social Enterprise UK on a mission to create entertaining, safe spaces of connection and belonging. Help us turn our brand of purposeful entertainment into a movement by becoming a member and supporting the cause. Find out how you can become a WDN member here.

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• The event operates on a strict ticket pre-booking only. Tickets cannot be booked at the door. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
• This is a 21+ event and IDs will be required for entry, so please make sure that you have booked the correct ticket.
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• What Does Not RAW is a safe space that promotes freedom of expression. All stories are uncensored and are real life events, which we as curators do not have any input on. Speaker views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of What Does Not or its team.
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