The 2&6 Collective is a group of student & freelance creatives beginning in London and now operating in Amsterdam. The 2&6 collective aims to be an independent publisher of journalism, photography & music on all things’ UK & Amsterdam underground music & culture.
We work as a ‘Record Label for Writers & Photographers’, moving as a family too create together & document the underground music and culture we love. We promote and collaborate with local Amsterdam musicians, Mc’s, businesses & Dj’s in order to build a community of creatives that love the underground culture of Amsterdam & London.
Want to work with us?
Publish a quarterly magazine about UK & NL HIP-Hop, Graffiti & Politics that showcases the work of some of the best Journalist’s & artists in Amsterdam.
Promote, Publish & Interview up and coming and aspiring musicians & artists in Amsterdam.
Host concerts, photography exhibit’s, raves, nightclub events & vinyl markets across Amsterdam.
Sell photo prints, merch collaborations & rare vinyls.
Create an Event guide for all upcoming music & culture event’s in Amsterdam
A.K.A
Founder & Editor
A.K.A is a Journalist, Photographer & Graffiti Artist from London. Before 2&6 he received the Mary McPherson Award for Original Photo- Journalism.
Since he has interviewed the likes of Fliptrix, Jaguar Skillz, Rude Kid, Lady Chann & Black The Ripper.
Email me: info@the2and6collective.com
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Will Nehra
Founding Contributor
Will is a Journalist from Watford now writing out of Amsterdam. He currently writes for I AM EXPAT and 2&6.
He specialises in UK Grime, Album Reviews & Politics.
Email me: will.2and6collective@gmail.com
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LUCY ATKINSON
Founding Contributor
Lucy is a Fiction Writer from Yorshire currently working out of Amsterdam.
She specialises in Fiction, Poetry & Politics.
QUAL-E.T
Journalist & Host
QUAL-E.T Is a Journalist & Street Dancer from Brooklyn currently working in Amsterdam, she is currently writing for VICE & 2&6.
She specialises in US Hip-Hop and Interviews.
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SESSION 9
Resident Producer
Session 9 is a Hip-Hop and Boom Bap Producer and instrumentalist based in Glasgow. He is our go to guy for all musical and beats needs.
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CHARLOTTE HINGLEY
Journalist
Charlotte is a Journalist from the UK currently working in Amsterdam.
She specialises in Techno, House, Artist Interviews and Politics
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THE MAGIC CULTIVATOR
Contributor
The Magic cultivator is our resident man of mystery.
He specialises in Travel Writing, Psychedelics and Graffiti.
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BAROEM
Photographer Graffiti Artist
Baroem is a extremely talented analogue photographer from Den Haag.
He specialises in photographing the underground culture of the Netherlands.
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ALBUM ART BLOG
Contributor
AAB Is a Journalist and Art critic from Sydney.
He specialises in Album art history and analysis, Interviews and Art commentary.
Charlie Vielvoye
Contributor
Charlie is a journalist from Holland based in Amsterdam. He specialises in Amsterdam Events, Theatre and Interviews.
