First Friday

Events

Event

Fri 7 Nov 17:00-19:00 at Pervasive Media Studio

First Friday is a monthly social and showcasing event open to anyone.

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Pitch Us a Talk

Every Friday we offer free, informal lunchtime talks from people sharing projects, process, ideas and provocations around pervasive media and creative technology. If you or someone you know should be a part of our programme, contact Martin O'Leary.

Taking place in the Pervasive Media Studio every First Friday throughout the year except for August and January. As well as the chance to socialise in the Pervasive Media Studio, attendees joining the event will also get to see a selection of work by some of our Studio community.

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This event is supported by MyWorld.

Upcoming Events

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Lunchtime Talk: Queer Digital Intimacy

Fri 31 Oct 13:00-14:00

In this Lunchtime talk, longtime PM studio resident Tom Marshman explores the evolving relationship between LGBTQIA+ people and intimacy in a digital world.

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Open Studio Friday

Fri 31 Oct 10:00-17:00

Our weekly offer to come and spend time with us in the Studio, and get to know the space and the community

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Make Shift Meet Up - November 2025

Tue 4 Nov 18:00-20:00

A space for creatives (18 to 30s-ish) to come together + learn from people making and working in creative industries. In nov we explore 'keeping your head' with an independent animated film + puppet maker.

In this Lunchtime talk, Mandy Rose will revisit the Video Nation project, with a focus on the Shorts that were the best-known output.

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Lunchtime Talk: Video Nation - Home Movies of the 90s

Fri 7 Nov 13:00-14:00

In this Lunchtime talk, Mandy Rose will revisit the Video Nation project, with a focus on the Shorts that were the best-known output.

An illustration of a future Watershed, with people swimming in the river in the foreground, and the roof of the building rewilded with foliage, birds and vegetation.

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Lunchtime Talk: Watershed Wild and Generous - From Then to Now

Fri 21 Nov 13:00-14:00

In this Lunchtime Talk, join Watershed’s Co-Directors of Regenerative Futures, Akshara Pulpa and Rachael Burton, as they share the journey they have been on in their first 6 months in post.

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Lunchtime Talk: Games, Synths and Impossible Instruments

Fri 28 Nov 13:00-14:00

Ant Nasce and Pete Nancollis present a look inside the influences that led them to create a musical fidget toy - Playtonik.

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Producer Wednesdays

Wed 3 Sep - Wed 17 Dec

From 10am - 5pm every Wednesday, we are excited to welcome anyone working as a Producer or in a producing role to join us in Pervasive Media Studio.

Past Events

If you are interested in previous events at the Studio, take a look at our events archive.

Events

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Upcoming Events

Lunchtime Talk: Queer Digital Intimacy

Open Studio Friday

Make Shift Meet Up - November 2025

Lunchtime Talk: Video Nation - Home Movies of the 90s

Lunchtime Talk: Watershed Wild and Generous - From Then to Now

Lunchtime Talk: Games, Synths and Impossible Instruments

Producer Wednesdays

Past Events