LONDON’S CULTURAL REVOLUTION: RAW LISTENING NIGHTS
What Does Not (WDN), a London-based experience and culture agency, is making waves in the nightlife scene with its disruptive approach to nights out. At the forefront of this movement to discover our shared humanity in cool ways, is its signature event series, RAW immersive listening nights. Described as “one of the best nights out […]
A New Era of Purpose-Driven Business as a Social Enterprise UK Member
WHAT DOES NOT IS OFFICIALLY A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE We’re certifiably out to do good. It’s official ???? In case you didn’t already know, a social enterprise prioritises benefit to people and planet. We been waving the flag for genuine human connection as an antidote to a climate of division and disconnection, so we’re glad we […]
Music meets mental health
Music has long been known to have a powerful effect on the human mind and body. From lifting our mood to helping us relax, music has the ability to transform our mental state in countless ways. But just how beneficial is music for our mental health? Music Meets The Mind According to a study conducted […]
WHAT DOES NOT POV
What Does Not POV wants to talk about all the things others won’t. These discussion panels with a difference attract a cross-section of society to explore how the personal is political. We look back to look forward, understanding how individual choices influence society as a whole. Panelists and audience join together in respectful discourse, and […]
NOISE + WIP
NOISE: A MUSIC INITIATIVE PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF COMMUNITY & CREATIVITY FOR THE GRASSROOTS Music is an ecosystem. And like any ecosystem, it’s the delicate balance between all the key players that keeps it healthy. NOISE is an initiative that creatively tackles the fundamental issues facing each of these players in grassroots music: musicians, audiences, […]
“The Visibility Cloak”: A WDN Campaign
This campaign kicks off on World Mental Health Day. But we don’t want it to end there. When it comes to Mental Health, people can’t always believe what they can’t see so we decided to launch the Visibility Cloak. Coz F*CK being invisible, and struggling alone. How does it work? Below are 10 Truths & Ways […]
Learning by Doing: it pays to get your hands dirty from day one.
It would be fair to say that at What Does Not, we’re anti-vanilla. We’re interested in the individuals and experiences that shake up the monotony so many professionals settle for, and we want to be part of the action. That’s why, despite the fact that there are multiple ways to gain knowledge, we have our […]
RAW: LISTENING NIGHT
This, That & The Other Described as “one of the best outings in London,” RAW listening nights are the cure for the common disconnect – blending culture, connection and cool in some of London’s hottest venues Borne from one woman’s itch for collecting stories and speaking to strangers, today RAW is a first-of-its-kind event, and […]
Jack & Jane of all trades? A 21st Century Renaissance human.
What does it mean to be multi-talented in today’s creative industries? A ‘Jack of all Trades’ can be a tricky one to pin down. Not the person – we mean the phrase itself. The term seems to have originated in Renaissance England. There are some who argue it was first used by poet Robert Greene […]
KINDRED X WHAT DOES NOT
A night of musical magic, in collaboration with Kindred, where we spotlight young and emerging artists in Hammersmith’s favourite members club. We are a creative and cultural incubator that focuses on supporting and connecting emerging creators. For us, the best and most interesting people don’t always fit into traditional moulds, so they’re on a […]