1 in 12
Celebrating the legacy and impact of the 1 in 12 Club
Capsule (Home of Metal) in partnership with the 1 in 12 Club
Capsule (Home of Metal) are thrilled to be working in partnership with the 1 in 12 Club and its members past and present to celebrate the legacy and impact of the club and to share its story as part of the Bradford City of Culture 2025 programme.
The 1 in 12 Club has a dual usage: referring to both the members’ club and the building in which it is based in Bradford. Formed in 1981, the club moved into the building in 1988 – which is owned and run by its members as a collective based upon anarchist principles. Its activities include social and political campaigning, and the building is used as a self-managed social centre; acting as host for a range of arts activities, gigs and sports clubs.
After over 4 decades of activity, the 1 in 12 Club is partnering with Capsule (Home of Metal) on a project to bring together their community: the members, the bands and the people for whom the club has had a special place in their hearts.
In Home of Metal’s previous exhibitions and events, they have acted as a connector between music, social history, visual art and fan cultures to produce a new perspective on music culture: one that is celebratory, uniting audiences and performers.
About the project
This project aims to collect memories and related ephemera relating to the community of the 1 in 12 Club to inform a series of podcasts and publication to share the history, legacy and values of the club.
In addition, artist Black Lodge Press have been commissioned to work with volunteers to co-create a set of banners in response to the values of the club.
The project will culminate in a weekend of live events, talks and workshops that explore and celebrate anarchist values of self-management, co-operation, and mutual aid while reflecting on what that means in today’s landscape.
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