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 […]

WHAT DOES NOT NOISE

An incubator for the music stars of the future meets great night out What Does Not NOISE is an emerging music showcase meets curated open jam bringing marginalised music culture back into the heart of London. In a city where rising costs and closure of venues has been pushing authentic music into the ends, we’re […]

“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 […]

WHAT DOES NOT RAW

This, That & The Other What Does Not RAW features stories of resilience, strength, and overcoming the sh*t life throws at you. The event series is designed to tear down preconceived notions preventing true connection and opportunity. And bring the cool, edge, and belonging needed for navigating this age of uncertainty and change. Themes are […]

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 […]

WOLFPACK X WHAT DOES NOT

TALK, TASTE & TAKE NOTES Fifteen amazing ladies of London joined us for an exclusive whisk(e)y tasting at Fulham’s favorite pub, Wolfpack. We had a very sexy lineup of 6 whiskies – from Japan to New Zealand, all inspired by the kick-ass women who have made waves in the industry. WTF IS WHAT DOES NOT? […]