The Distromat took a mini break from the June exhibition at the Mayfly to take part in the First Light Festival on Lowestoft’s South Beach. We featured zines by and about artists and performers who took part in this amazing free 2 day beach festival. The festival took place in glorious sunshine over the Summer solstice weekend from 12 noon on Saturday 20th June to 4pm on Sunday 21st June.
COLUMN ONE
- Sandy Arse, A mini seaside poetry anthology featuring Rowan McCabe, Laura Scott, Bill Manhire and John Osborne.
- The Long Wait, Laurence Edwards sculptures on Lowestoft Beach for Summer 2026
- Some New Stuff, A selection of new poems by Luke Wright
COLUMN TWO
- New Dawn Performers Fanzines Part 1 assembled by Hugh and Lisa Davies
- New Dawn Performers Fanzines Part 2 assembled by Hugh and Lisa Davies
- New Dawn Performers Fanzines Part 3, assembled by Hugh and Lisa Davies
- Easterly Artists, Group Exhibition by Easterly Artists
- Thirteen Moons (Designer Collection) featuring costume designs by Sarah Birch and Annie Gough.
- Lucky Dip, A mini zine assembled from contributions from The Gourds, Gabby Rivers, April Moon, My Choir Rocks and AKA Dance Theatre.
These zines now form part of our permanent collection Check out upcoming curations for details of availability.
With thanks for the support of First Light Festival CIC.