This issue of My Soho Times magazine is presented by MA Journalism students from London College of Communication (LCC) who have assumed responsibility of producing content as part of their collaborative unit. This special edition is a reflection of their ideas and creativity, featuring their chosen articles, images and social media content (keep an eye out on our TikTok for more!), all centred around the vibrant central London area loved by visitors and locals alike… Experience the world of Soho through their distinctive perspectives.
Collaborative Units’ Note
Produced by MA Journalism students at London College of Communication (LCC), this student-led edition of My Soho Times presents new perspectives of Soho through the eyes of individuals from around the world. From India to Ireland, to Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Belgium, Portugal and back to the UK, we have all come to London to create and collaborate. The individual voices behind this edition mirror the vast diversity that Soho is known for.
This edition of My Soho Times combines the contributors’ experiences of Soho – some familiar with the area, and some experiencing it for the first time – with investigation and interview highlights to showcase the dynamic nature of Soho that accompanies the bustling and ever-growing community within.
Preserving the history of Soho is made possible through a deep dive into the creativity and confidence of one of Soho’s most iconic figures, George Skeggs, also known as Soho George. An interview with another local legend, Sam Shaker, offers an insight into the exuberant cocktail bar, Jazz After Dark; an established vibrant music venue that upholds the legacy of global star Amy Winehouse.
Our explorations of Soho’s ever-changing culture have offered a glimpse into the future of one of London’s most popular areas. ‘A Whole World Called Soho’ showcases the various voices of Soho, both local and global, through a series of interviews with the public. Fancy a coffee shop crawl in and around in Soho? ‘Soho’s Unique Coffee Culture’ highlights picture-perfect coffee shops to spruce up your Instagram feed. ‘Decade of Dough’ commemorates ten years of Crosstown Doughnuts, exploring how they started as a small business in the heart of Soho that has now flourished into a chain establishment.
The edition also covers an exclusive with the ‘Soho PR girl’ herself, LCC alumni Kai Lutterodt, where she opens up about her triumphs and challenges as the founder and editor-in-chief of My Soho Times.
Enjoy!
Written by Erin Mussett, Tamaa Almashama and Marsho Dzhanchuraeva
Read it online here
Takeover edition contributors
Ada Kohli | Natália Maria de Oliveira Magalhães | Erin Mussett | Mary Jane (MJ) Viado | Rafael Bonito Cheira Xavier De Pina | Jess Watts | Zhouhang Li | Isha Sankala | Tamaa Almashama | Noïra Ndakwala-Boketi | Marsho Dzanchuraeva
Articles from this edition will be shared online weekly – stay tuned for more!
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