Metalhedz is a webseries by Simon Fox which is notable for its pro-LGBT stance. Made on a budget the show follows locals from the Edinburgh metal scene in their eventful social lives. The team are now hoping to raise £3,000 to fund season 3. You can follow their progress here. [Back this Campaign] Warning: Swearing […]
Edinburgh’s Vessels on target for colour comic book
Vessels is the name of a new comic book from the Edinburgh based creator Dave Cook. It’s successfully Kickstarted with over 100 backers and raising more than £1,600. At the time of writing there are still two weeks for people to get involved, backing the project to get a copy, their name in the comic […]
The Union of Genius turn once again to Kickstarter
About two years ago Edinburgh Reviews wrote about the plucky Union of Genius using Kickstarter to fund a move. They’re at it again. The kitchen they couldn’t outgrow –they’ve outgrown. I might be a bit skeptical about using Kickstarter in this way but the UoG supply their soups to charity and build community. [Back this […]
The return of Illegal Jack’s
One of the first reviews on the site was of the old Illegal Jack’s on Lothian Road. The local business was forced to close after a leak from the flat above. No business should ever have to close like that. Now, Illegal Jack’s might return. A possible new venue has been found in St Patrick […]
Edinburgh’s Union of Genius turn to Kickstarter
I’m rather addicted to the crowd funding site Kickstarter. It’s not just a place to “pre pre-order” and get stuff cheap. It’s a place you can back artists and, increasingly, good local causes. You can back this local Edinburgh company by promising just £5 (if they’re successful) in return for a mention or £10 that […]