Creatives:
Nicole Vanner and Andrew Hadley
“Many cultural identities age with their adherents, but goth consistently draws new blood. On TikTok, where 36% of users are under 25, there are 4.6m videos tagged as #goth—twice as many as its nearest contemporary, #punk, and nearly three times more than #grunge.”
- The Economist 2024
Nature isn’t just for the outdoorsy—it’s for the rebellious. Fresh Hell, is a new zine blending dark photography, poetry, and exclusive content to bring nature into the heart of alternative culture.
Partnering with rising goth-pop artist and radio DJ Freya Beer, we co-curated the Zine and recorded a special episode of her Gothic Disco radio show live from Walthamstow Wetlands, with guest appearances from wildlife ranger and nature queen, Lira Valencia, and nature veteran, Chris Packham.
Chris Packham, naturalist, broadcaster & photographer
"Nature has always been a space for self-expression and liberation. As a former punk, I found freedom in the wild, and now it’s time to show that nature belongs to everyone — goths included. This project connects subcultures with the natural world, reminding us all of the deep bond we share with the planet."
Creative Director:
Stevie Rowing-Parker
Production Company:
Locate Productions
Executive Producer:
Angus Light
DOP / Photographer:
Murray Ballard
Production Manager:
Amanda Jenkins
Stylist:
Lisa Dredge
Sound Recordist:
Daniel Rosen
Lighting & Gripvan:
James Newlands
Behind the Scenes Videographer:
Tom Filipe
London Wildlife Trust Communications:
Violet Bennell
Site Manager:
June Jackson