GROW’S BLOG
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.
Refill Your Eco-Cleaning Products At Our New Refill Station!
We’ve partnered with Locosoco a launch a new eco-refill station located to Grow so at any time you can pop in and buy your cleaning products by Delphis Eco.
An Alternative Sunday Roast... Seasonal, Sustainable & Sharing + DJs!
Experience winter warmers in this canal side converted sausage factory in Hackney Wick and enjoy Grow's new sunday roast with a twist!
New Head Chef Lola Demille Brings Her Sustainable Spice Trail Hackney Wick
Lola brings 15 years in restaurants, cafes and community charity projects, as well as running her own catering and pop up ventures to Grow’s kitchen
Grow Change 2020 - 'Everyday Self-Care, Care For Each Other And The Environment'
We’ve chosen this theme as we believe whatever the dominant political and economic system we operate in, as individuals and as a collective we can find ways to make changes to empower and care for ourselves and others everyday
The Air Draft Returns to Host The London Short Film Festival in January 2019
The Air Draft returns to Grow for the London Short Festival with films and performances will be shown in this floating pavilion and inside Grow itself.
Eco-Pod Artist In Residency Louise Loudoun Shows Paintings In Blasé House Exhibition
As part of Louise’s residency, she also transformed Grow’s canalside window with her painting for the V&A Lates event on 25 October called ‘This must be the Place’.
We're Popping Up At The National Trust's Sutton House For People's Landscapes Late On Friday 1 November
Join us as we celebrate the National Trust’s programme exploring places where people came together to seek dramatic social change