Far Out (website)

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Far Out
Editor-in-chiefLee Thomas-Mason
CategoriesArts, entertainment, music, travel, film
FormatOnline
FounderLee Thomas-Mason
Founded2010
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inLondon
LanguageEnglish
Websitefaroutmagazine.co.uk

Far Out Magazine is a British online culture magazine, headquartered in London and founded in 2010. Far Out focuses on independent and alternative culture, reviewing music, films and the arts along with relative interviews and curated playlists.[1][2][3]

History

Far Out Magazine was founded in 2010 by Lee Thomas-Mason, then a student of Leeds Metropolitan University. Shortly after, Jack Whatley became an editor of the website as both pushed the content into new directions.[4] Lee Thomas-Mason had previously worked as a sports reporter at Sky Sports, The Mirror and Metro.[5]

While first focusing on unsigned artists and independent music venues with a Gonzo journalism approach, Far Out expanded into coverage of cinema in 2013 and, subsequently, included curated travel, arts and photography sections.[6][7]

In 2017 Far Out Magazine partnered with suicide prevention charity CALM.[8] In 2021, Far Out Magazine also confirmed a media partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), focusing on the work of Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai.

Far Out was the panelist for the Tramlines apply to play 2022.[9]

References

  1. ^ "INTERVIEW: Andrew Parties with Far Out Magazine - Andrew W.K." Andrewwk. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Far Out Magazine". Rotten Tomatoes.
  3. ^ "Far Out Magazine Has Compiled A List Of Stevie Nicks Favoruite Books". Cosmic. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Jack Whatley journalist at Far Out Magazine. Contact information". Media Coverage. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Articles up to March 21st, 2017 | Metro UK". Metro. 21 March 2017. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  6. ^ "Thank you to Far Out Magazine for Reminding us how brilliant Ringo Starr is. We Agree!". Modern Drummer Magazine. 8 February 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Far Out Magazine's 50 Best Albums of 2019". Album of The Year. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Doctor's Orders: Shame's Charlie Steen prescribes 9 of his favourite records". Far Out. 7 March 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  9. ^ Burns, Conor (26 May 2022). "Apply to Play Winners Announced 🎉". Tramlines Festival 2022.