At The 1’ in 12’

Episode 3: A Place of Creativity This episode dives into the creative heartbeat of the 1 in 12 Club, a space that helped shape four decades of underground culture. Best known as a legendary punk venue, the club hosted artists from Chumbawamba, New Model Army and Southern Death Cult to Doom, Extreme Noise Terror, Bikini Kill, Neurosis and countless others, becoming a cornerstone of the internationa...

Episode 2: A Place of Community In this episode, we explore how the 1 in 12 Club is a vital hub for connection, solidarity, and shared purpose. Through personal stories and memories, we uncover how the space fostered belonging, activism, and a sense of home for those who needed it most. As Gary Cavanagh puts it: “We are a members’ club, so everybody who pays their membership owns the building and...

Episode 1: At The 1 in 12 Club - A Place of Resistance  We’ll hear about how the club has managed to survive as a social centre owned and run by a membership that operates on the anarchist principles of self-management, co-operation and mutual aid. And whilst the club motto ‘More than just a building’ does speak to those political ideals - sometimes it boils down to more practical matters, as...

Home of Metal presents At The 1 in 12 Club, a story of liberty, equality and solidarity rooted in Bradford’s radical heart. Founded in 1981 by the Claimants Union, the 1 in 12 Club emerged as a self-managed, member-run social centre offering affordable entertainment for Bradford’s unemployed community. Built on anarchist principles of co-operation and mutual aid, it quickly became a vital hub for...