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[D700graham]

Hi all, I would like to have a go at crowd/street/reportage style photography but I am struggling as to where to start. Does anyone know if there is a website/listing of potential demonstrations/rallies etc I could go to ?. Thanks

 

[Snapper67]

Edinburgh festival is on until the end of August. Great photo opportunities.

or Google Whats On 'Anytown'

Dougie.

 

[D700graham]

Unfortunately Edinburgh is out of my range dougie. Although it would be a great opportunity.

 

[EightBitTony]

I second @Snapper67 's comment - basically, find some cities or towns near you and find their 'what's on' web pages, often run by the local council. That's find organised events like pride marches and the like, but probably won't find demo's or similar.

There's also EventBrite, which looks like it might be useful.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--lincoln/rallies/?page=1

 

[D700graham]

Thanks for that Tony. Had a look and there is an annual scooter club meet at skipton's on my weekend off as well.

 

[DerekL]

The way it is going with Brexit you may may get plenty of riots to practise on.

 

[steveb]

Re marches, demonstrations and rallies, you need to poke about within mainly FaceBook groups, Twitter, sign up for mailing lists and monitor various environmental, political, TU, Brexit, AntiBrexit, left, right and animal rights groups etc. You mentioned Skipton, that's a bit quiet, Leeds will have more happening. Check drill or drop for anti fracking activities in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Always research who ever you might be photographing. Good luck.

 

[D700graham]

Thanks for the replies its appreciated. Steveb, thanks for the info.

 

[d00d]

Here's a couple of sites ...

http://www.urban75.com/Action/events.html

http://www.networkforpeace.org.uk/calendar

Of course most of the action is in London .... but look out for Gay Pride and Extinction Rebellion, both doing 'events' around the country.

 

[D700graham]

Thank you for that d00d its appreciated.

 

[paul139]

The Met Police used to have a section on their website that used to list upcoming demos and rallies. I used to do it a few years ago. Get in the right demo and it’s a real buzz. Enjoy.

 

[steveb]

Graham, as you earlier mentioned Skipton I'm assuming you are Yorkshire based, so this might be of interest. An example of info in an email from the League Against Cruel Sports. Tomorrow, 10th August, Rally organised by League Against Cruel Sports and Ban Bloodsports on Yorkshire’s Moors in Bradford calling for ban on grouse shooting. Amongst others, speaker Emmerdale star Nick Miles (Jimmy King). 12:00–15:00 Centenary Sq, Sunbridge Rd, Bradford, BD1 1HY. I photographed last years similar event in Hebden Bridge, one photo sold via agency to the Times. Won't be covering this protest, too busy in London tomorrow.

 

[D700graham]

Unfortunately Steve I work nights so I will be in bed till early afternoon, good shout though, I have to look for things to coincide with my days off. Luckily I have a long weekend off next weekend, fri till Tues.

 

[Deleted sulking member 63079]

Worth trying to get to one of Kev Mullins workshops if you can. They're only about £80 and you'll learn loads.