Hackney Hive is giving away a pair of tickets for a new musical, inspired by the life of the great Tina Turner and all you have to do is answer two questions: What role did Tina Turner  play in the 1975 movie, Tommy? What is the name of the her hit song that included the [...]

An acclaimed coming of age tale, featuring Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ greatest hits with a scorching live band. Graeae’s hit musical makes a triumphant return to London, following an acclaimed UK tour, standing ovations and mass sing-alongs all round. “Rough, Ready and bl**dy brilliant’ Time Out” It’s 1979. Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ new [...]

The  Underage Festival is back for it’s 5th year this summer and will be held at Victoria Park on Friday 5th August. Exclusively a festival for 13-17 year olds, it prides itself in showcasing up and coming new talent. This years line-up includes  Baio (Vampire Weekend), Janelle Monae, Bombay Bicycle club, CocknBullKid, Ms Dynamite, Roll [...]

If you are under 14  or know someone who is, here is their chance to be a reporter for the Apple Cart Festival next month in Victoria Park. They have arranged a helluva line up this summer that includes, Tim Minchin, Saint Etienne, Giles Peterson, two time Grammy award winners Soul II Soul, Badly Drawn [...]

COMPETITION HAS ENDED Here’s an idea, the kids are off from school so why not treat them to a day out at the Lollibop Festival that takes place on the weekend of 5th  6th  & 7th of August, in Regents Park. Last year we gave away several tickets to Lollibop and this year we have [...]

THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THURSDAY The Apple Cart Festival rolls into town (Victoria Park) on Sunday 7th August and Hackney Hive has 2 pairs of tickets to give away. This years line up includes Tim Minchin, Saint Etienne, Giles Peterson, two time Grammy award winners Soul II Soul, Badly [...]

COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED & A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY. Su Sazzagoni has become Hackney’s favorite Italian restaurant or to be more accurate, Sardinian restaurant and deli. Located in the heart of lovely Victoria Park Village, Su Sazzagoni has earned rave reviews from locals and others further afield [...]

Competition is now closed and winner notified. Thanks to all that entered and stay tuned for more. Do you like Tex Mex food?  The biggest tastiest steaks? Quality premium Tequila? American and Mexican beers? Vegetarian? No fear…you’re covered too! Texas Embassy Cantina has been serving up Texas sized hearty meals and amazing cocktails for the [...]

UPDATE A runner up prize has just been added: We have added a runner up prize,  a book,  Contemporary Nigerian Cuisine by Funke Koleosho. To celebrate both Nigerian festivals taking place in Stoke Newington and Finsbury Park next weekend, Hackney Hive is offering a FREE dinner for two,  at a Nigerian Restaurant in Homerton. Eko [...]

THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED THIS AFTERNOON. Hackney Hive are happy to be giving away tickets yet again in our big summer give-away.  This time for  LOLLIBOP – The Big Bash For Little People. Courtesy of the nice Lollibop people and Continental Drifts Event Organizers, we have two family tickets (two adults [...]