RETURN OF THE RAG!

The Cowley Rag’s fundraiser is back for another legendary night of music and art-making, this time at The Nest; come to craft, dance and celebrate the bad art that makes our community so special.

If you don’t know us yet, the Cowley Rag is a local arts zine that has been running since 2023 thanks to the support of inclusive music space YWMP and the East Oxford community. Since we’ve started, our submissions have included poetry, illustration, photography, prose, collage, digital design and more.

Ragfest helps us cover the costs of making more lovely zines for you all and keeps every instalment absolutely free, while bringing together Oxford-based acts to highlight our neighbourhood’s thriving live performance scene.

Going from 4pm til 11pm, we’ve got a killer line-up of bands and DJs for anyone with the urge to boogie, headlined by the incredible Aftercare: stadium rock for the stadium shy from the bowels of the Oxford music scene.

If you’ve got something chill in mind, we’ll also have spaces for face-gems, tarot readings and collaging (who knows, maybe you’ll want to submit your creations to the next issue…).

As with last Ragfest, we’ll also be sharing the proceeds with YWMP for generously supporting the Rag’s production and providing us with a printing space to put it all together.

NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS.
SAFER SPACES COMMITTED.
ALL AGES.

Free tickets available on request: thecowleyrag@gmail.com

By buying a ticket, you agree to respect The Nest’s safer spaces policy:

We are so excited to welcome you at this event. We are committed to providing the safest possible space for everyone. So please take a look at the following guidelines:
- We do not tolerate ableism, ageism, anti-semitism, classism, fatphobia, islamophobia, misogyny, queerphobia, racism, or transphobia.
- We ask that you respect all attendees as valuable members of our shared space.
- This is a community event; if someone feels unsafe, we will take measures to de-escalate and which may include removal.
- Pink circle stickers will be available for audience members to wear to indicate they do not want to be photographed.

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, we are here to help:

- If you feel threatened in any way, please let us know immediately: we will take measures to de-escalate and remove anyone who is causing harm.
- During the event, we will be monitoring a designated Safety Phone: +44 7542 030532
- If you are feeling unsafe or worried, please text, Whatsapp, or call the number and YWMP staff will support you, and will be available to privately discuss the issue, should you wish.
- Nothing is “too small” if you are feeling unsafe - we are always here to help you.