I’ve had this question asked a lot, how do I get to see all these shows for free? How do I get given press tickets for arts events? All to write content for your blog… Well, I simply contact the relevant PR/Marketing Teams. But it is not just as simple as that, it is about… Continue reading Requesting to Review a show

I wrote this as part of a  job application that I sadly did not get. So I thought that I would post it on here 🙂 Our lives can be constantly on demand and we never really get to take time out for ourselves and when we do it means we have to pay loads… Continue reading Finding Mindfulness On Your Mobile

I just wanted to thank everyone for the lovely messages I got on the 10th May from my outfit (above) that I wore when I went to see Matthew Bourne Swan Lake. And it got me thinking about clothes, fashion and how it can make you feel. I didn’t plan my theatre outfit, it just… Continue reading Clothes and Confidence

Hexham is a lovely little market town in Northumberland- I have worked (and still work) there, so I like to think I know my stuff when it comes to where to eat in Hexham. And when you come to visit, you will not be spoilt for choice- there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to… Continue reading Where To Eat In Hexham

I have a new feature coming to Gemma’s Journey.  And as you can see by the title, it is going to be called Where To Eat In… When I am visiting a town or city I sometimes struggle to find a good place to eat, whether that is for breakfast, lunch or tea. And sometimes… Continue reading *New Feature* Where To Eat In

I really want to celebrate Hexham and the history of this bandstand. By creating an audio installation. Having an audio installation is more accessible and suited for the Hexham community. Research In order to do my research about the bandstand, I need to go to libraries, forums, check out The Hexham Courant. Checking out sites… Continue reading I have an idea… Hexham Bandstand

It turns out I really enjoy listening to Podcasts, so these are my new Top five Podcasts. 1. Frisky & Mannish You guys know why I love Frisky and Mannish so when I heard they were doing a podcast I was so excited.  Laura Corcoran and Matthew Floyd Jones discuss the meaning behind the creation of… Continue reading My Top 5 Podcasts #2