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Zine Mela: Prisoner Zine Panel
Join artist and writer Hamja Ahsan as he chairs and speaks on a panel exploring prisoner zines as tools for expression, solidarity and resistance.
Part of the Zine Mela Exhibition, this hands-on workshop invites participants to experiment with ideas, create together and contribute to the vibrant world of independent zine culture.
WHEN: Thursday, 29 October. Doors open at 6.30pm.
WHERE: IHRC Bookshop (202 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA)
About the event:
What can zines tell us about life inside prison, resistance to incarceration and the power of the written word?
Join artist and writer Hamja Ahsan as he chairs and speaks on a panel exploring prisoner zines as tools for expression, solidarity and resistance. Featuring speakers from the Free Satpal Ram campaign, Prisoner Fightback and others, the discussion will explore how independent publishing can amplify prisoners’ voices, challenge dominant narratives and build connections beyond prison walls.
Bringing together campaigners and voices from prisoner solidarity movements, the panel invites audiences to consider the role of zines in documenting lived experiences, challenging injustice and sustaining collective action.
Come along to listen, question and take part in a discussion about publishing, imprisonment and solidarity.
Getting there:
- By Tube: the nearest station is Preston Road Underground Station on the Metropolitan line, approximately a 2–3 minute walk from the bookshop.
- By Bus: several bus stops are within a short walk of the venue, including stops on Preston Road and Carlton Avenue East. Check live routes and connections using TfL Journey Planner.
- By car and parking: the nearest public option is Preston Road Car Park (sat-nav postcode HA3 0QQ). It has 164 spaces, including disabled bays. Charges and restrictions apply, so check the Brent Council parking information before travelling. The surrounding residential roads also offer free parking if it is not a Wembley event day.Â
Tip: Check TfL service updates before setting off, and allow extra time if travelling by car during a Wembley event.
