Chris Bethell

Punk bands with their punk vans at 2000trees
Music

Punk bands with their punk vans at 2000trees

Chris Bethell takes Gloucestershire’s best independent music festival to capture ZULU, Cancer Bats, Brutus and more in the comfort and chaos of their tour vehicles.

Written by: Emma Garland

Sweaty photos of fans in the pit at Outbreak 2023
Music

Sweaty photos of fans in the pit at Outbreak 2023

Chris Bethell captures the UK's biggest and best hardcore festival from the belly of the beast.

Written by: Emma Garland

Wholesome photos of goths at Download 2023
Music

Wholesome photos of goths at Download 2023

From dads on dodgems to young lovers in Slipknot jumpsuits, Chris Bethell captures the most heartwarming activity at the UK's heaviest festival.

Written by: Emma Garland

Punk bands with their punk vans
Music

Punk bands with their punk vans

Photographer Chris Bethell headed to Manchester Punk Festival over Easter weekend to capture bands with their temporary homes on wheels.

Written by: Emma Garland

What do the Lib Dems actually want? An investigation
Opinion

What do the Lib Dems actually want? An investigation

Please, who are you — They’re panicked, angry and desperate for relevancy, writes Eleanor Penny. If they don’t get that, they will settle for revenge.

Written by: Eleanor Penny

'The strangest animal I’ve ever seen is the black Tory'
Activism

'The strangest animal I’ve ever seen is the black Tory'

Benjamin Zephaniah — The poet, activist and writer talks racism, Conservatives of colour, and why the Windrush scandal was no surprise to black people in Britain.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Over 100 women are on hunger strike at a UK detention centre
Activism

Over 100 women are on hunger strike at a UK detention centre

A national scandal — Up to 120 women being detained at Yarl's Wood today enter the ninth day of a hunger strike, demanding change in the inhumane immigration detention system.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Why​ ​you​ ​shouldn’t​ ​buy​ ​a​ ​puppy​ ​this​ ​Christmas
Photography

Why​ ​you​ ​shouldn’t​ ​buy​ ​a​ ​puppy​ ​this​ ​Christmas

Pivot Points: Stories of Change — Adopt from rescue, or if you're buying a pup always ask ‘Where's Mum?’, says Marc Abraham, a vet and animal welfare activist who’s seen the cruelty of puppy farms firsthand. Photographer Chris Bethell heads to his practice to see the battle in action, as he takes his message to Parliament and beyond.

Written by: Chris Bethell

No really, I’m fine: Celebrating queer life in London
Activism

No really, I’m fine: Celebrating queer life in London

Five years on — On Sunday night London's LGBTQ+ community came together to mark the five year anniversary of a failed suicide attempt, a reminder of the power of community.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?
Reportage

Does Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron really hate gays?

We went to ask him — Time and time again Tim Farron has been asked is he believes the act of gay sex is a sin, but he keeps on refusing to commit to an answer. We headed down to his big campaign speech to try and find out.

Written by: Michael Segalov

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