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This is a dummy page showing how an Burning Harpsichord Salon gig page may appear once the Culture Reverb memory system is live. It is for demonstration purposes only and not yet connected to the full network. FlimFlam FlimFlam – Culture Reverb Demonstration Page This page is a demonstration of how Culture Reverb may look once live. The FlimFlam webpage automatically generates a gig page containing a full interactive list of performers. These pages will connect to individual artist pages, instruments, collaborations, and venues, allowing scenes to emerge from the data. Once fully live, everything on the page will be connected across the open web. FlimFlam is brought founded and curated by Alan Wilkinson. For more information on Culture Reverb, contact John at info@fourthportal.com FlimFlam 29 October 2025 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL Francis Conyn John Macedo Colin Somervell Colin Webster Barry Edwards Neil Metcalfe Alan Wilkinson Matthew Grigg Andrea Bazzicalupo Flimflam 24 September 2025 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL Viv Corringham, Sue Lynch, Paul Taylor, Korhan Futaci, Alan Wilkinson, Dominic Lash, Aidan Searle Flimflam 30 July 2025 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL Steve Beresford Stale Liavik Solberg Roy Dodds Alan Wilkinson Mark Hewins John Edwards Flimflam 25 June 2025 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL Daniel Thompson, Tom Jackson, Colin Webster, Caius Williams, Andrew Lisle, Alex Bonney, Alan Wilkinson Flimflam 28 May 2025 181 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0UL Kay Grant, Charlotte Keeffe, Richard Hughes, Aidan Searle, Alan Wilkinson, Ian MacLachlan, Marcio Mattos, Steve Noble

Fourth Portal transforms traditional and derelict shops, pubs and public places* into activity and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, start-ups and creative business people providing relaxed surroundings and ambient atmosphere in an imaginative setting. About Fourth Portal Before the onset of Covid-19 in early 2020, the Fourth Portal was on a journey to create real-world spaces that would introduce AI and Machine Learning to non-academic, non-technologist by creating hybrid venues that people could visit like any cafe or shop on the High Street. The original intent was to create some real-world spaces and introduce virtual working using emerging tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, almost unheard of outside technology and corporate circles. The pandemic turned this on its head, and the Fourth Portal had to pivot, to develop the virtual spaces first and then introduce the real-world opportunities. This is the story so far... Introduction | Fourth Portal plan in December 2019 Fourth Portal transforms traditional and derelict shops, pubs and public places* into activity and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, start-ups and creative business people providing relaxed surroundings, ambient atmosphere in an imaginative setting with a range of services, products, events and exhibitions focused on new and future technology. How ideas become reality | A personal journey Fourth Portal is the brainchild of founder John McKiernan (history here ) who is fascinated by how ideas form and become reality, whether it's a business, technology or a work of art. This fascination is coupled with a frustration with an education system that seeks to systemise the process of bringing an idea to fruition by focusing on acronyms, models and flowcharts. Modelling is fine for iteration, making slight changes to a product or service, however there is limited value when deciding whether to develop an original idea and make it reality. Haphazard Business | How ideas become reality John once had a small chain of coffee bars in South London and was always intrigued by the number of ideas and schemes customers were trying to develop, whether a business start-up, researching for an academic qualification or creating a work of art. The joy, pain and reality in the processes of all these personal journeys shared certain traits: the inconsistency of everyday life, overcoming scepticism of peers, energy to carry through on an idea and of course the stark reality that some ideas are just not very good. Emergence of Fourth Portal | A road trip Fourth Portal itself has been an idea floating around in John's head for more than a decade, an idea that would capture peoples' imagination briefly only to fade as it could not be explained simply; making financial support difficult to obtain. So in early 2019, John set off on a self-funded Haphazard Business road trip (as a representation of the journey of discovery) to blog about the process of developing his idea of establishing an innovation hub. Haphazard Business became the name of the blog documenting his travels, emphasising how an original idea pivots as comments, circumstance and other haphazard factors feed in and alter progress. Meeting of Minds | Coincidence, synchronicity or luck During his haphazard journey, John attended many events, exhibitions and locations, allowing himself to drift with the flow rather than dictate or seek an outcome. This took him to many interesting places, discovered numerous insights and met some fascinating people, including Gillian Harwood, who would lead the project to Great Yarmouth, a down-at-heel Norfolk coastal town. Great Yarmouth | Gillian Harwood's story Gillian Harwood has been a successful entrepreneur for more than 40 years, and owns a number of small business work hubs, the largest of which is Busworks, in London's King's Cross (read more here ). Gillian fell in love with Great Yarmouth following a visit to the permanent Hippodrome Circus in 2017. Seeing the town was in steep decline, and lined with beautiful period architecture, Gillian decided to try and help kick off a change in fortunes by investing in some run down buildings and returning them to the splendour they once enjoyed. Meeting of Minds | Fourth Portal John met Gillian randomly over a glass of wine at the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), where they are both fellows. John explained his journey and Gillian encouraged, repeatedly, for him to visit Great Yarmouth. Initially uninterested, over the summer of 2019 John became increasingly intrigued by the town, its decline and the potential to reinvent itself (more here ). Gillian offered John free use of the buildings she had purchased to trial out Fourth Portal and the project was born. Covid-19 | A Haphazard Response With the doors to Portal B just ajar for the first customers, the UK government ordered a lockdown to counter the rapidly spreading Covid virus, requiring all non-essential businesses to close. Across the world personal and commercial business went into a tailspin as governments responded in a haphazard fashion. Just as John set out on a haphazard business journey one year ago, now the rest of the world seems to have decided to join him... Read More >

This is a dummy page showing how an Skronk gig page may appear once the Culture Reverb memory system is live. It is for demonstration purposes only and not yet connected to the full network. Skronk Skronk – Culture Reverb Demonstration Page This page is a demonstration of how Culture Reverb may look once live. The Skronk webpage automatically generates a gig page containing a full interactive list of performers. These pages will connect to individual artist pages, instruments, collaborations, and venues, allowing scenes to emerge from the data. Once fully live, everything on the page will be connected across the open web. Skronk s brought together by Nathan Harmer and was originated by Rick Jensen For more information on Culture Reverb, contact John a John at info@fourthportal.com SKRONK #178 16 September 2025 Endeavour, 39 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PQ Seb Stone Jonny Martin Anthony Osborne Tom Spurging Sid Hope Nathan Greywater Kinga Janicka Filanour Karen Barnes Charlie Folorunsho Jim S. Andrew Andrew Ciccone Robert Trent Sid Phipps Nyx Mandy Majic Andrew Page Nathan Z SKRONK #177 2 September 2025 Endeavour, 39 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PQ Rick Irvine Sid Hope Anthony Osborne Nathan Greywater Seb Stone Filanour Luigi Rizzo Simon Oliwale Antonio Arca ANJ32 Bettina Schroeder Simon Lawson Ed H Frankie Stuart Wilding Tom Spurging Amelie James Mario Guarnieri Liv Vova Adrian Roper Ras Cassette SKRONK #176 15 July 2025 Endeavour, 39 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PQ ANJ32 Anthony Osborne Delia Betitus Seb Stone Nathan Greywater Sid Hope Rick Irvine GLUA Just Joe Kinga Janicka Bettina Schroeder Sky Cody Phil Hollins Cassette Countercultural Courtney Frankie Tom Scott David Aylward Mario Guarnieri Tom Spurging SKRONK #175 1 July 2025 Endeavour, 39 Deptford Broadway, London SE8 4PQ Chris Arnold Sid Hope Anthony Osborne ANJ32 Ed H. Seb Stone Nathan Greywater GLUA Kyle (The Resting Doors) Andrew Ciccone Ed Shipsey Cassette Countercultural Keiran Luigi Rizzo Frankie SKRONK #6 23 August 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN ANJ32 Anthony Osborne Delia Betitus Seb Stone Nathan Greywater Sid Hope Rick Irvine GLUA Just Joe Kinga Janicka Bettina Schroeder Sky Cody Phil Hollins Cassette Countercultural Courtney Frankie Tom Scott David Aylward Mario Guarnieri Tom Spurging SKRONK #5 9 August 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN James Malone, Alain Man, Hanna Bohlin, Rick Jensen, Thomas Tronich, Jordan Muscatello, Rory Hildick, Paul Shearsmith, Helen Tate, Ben Watson, Graham Painting, Si Paton, Sebastion Sterkowicz, Andrew Cleaver, Dave Draper, Jenni Roditi, Iris Ederer, Noel Taylor, Jair-Rohm Parker Wells, Erik, Massimo Magee SKRONK #4 19 July 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN James Malone, Jason Alder, Jordan Muscatello, Sam Enthoven, Thomas Tronich, Alain Man, Laura Sampson, Rick Jensen, Chris Freudenberg, Paul Shearsmith, Erik, Dave O’Connor, Rory Hildick, Noel Taylor, Luisa Tucciariello, Michele Paccagnella, Bettina Schroeder, Mike Whiting SKRONK #2 21 June 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN Rick Jensen Simon Gajewski Alain Man Michael Dobbie Hywel Jones Matylda Geber Thomas Tronich Chris Freudenberg Sam Enthoven Tara Vavana Dilara Aydin-Corbett Luisa Tucciariello Dan The Stylophone Man Mike Whiting Gyorgy Beck SKRONK #1 31 May 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN Massimo Magee, Paul Shearsmith, Alain Man, James Malone, Rory Hildick, Hywel Jones, Rick Jensen, Fabrizio Brusca, Si Paton, Benji, Guido Spannocchi, Simon Gajewski, Stefano Sama, Ernesto Bohorquez ImproVox #11 SKRONK #3 7 May 2016 New River Studios, 199 Eade Rd, Harringay Warehouse District, London N4 1DN Rick Jensen Dan The Stylophone Man Chris Freudenberg Dilara Aydin-Corbett Alain Man Bryan Styles Michael Dobbie Hywel Jones Matylda Geber Thomas Tronich Simon Gajewski Chris Freudenberg Tara Vavana Gyorgy Beck Luisa Tucciariello Sam Enthoven Michele Paccagnella Mike Whiting

What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)? Electromagnetic Camp 2024 Fourth Portal will be at EMF Camp from 27 May until 5th June 2024 Please note Gravesend Fourth Portal will be closed throughout FIND US: If you are at EMF, come find our Reckless Engineers village. NW of Static Avenue on the map here Electromagnetic Camp 2024 Imagine a camping festival with a power grid and high-speed internet access; a temporary village of geeks, crafters, and technology enthusiasts that's lit up by night, and buzzing with activity during the day. Thousands of curious people will descend on our friendly open space to learn, share, and talk about what they love. https://www.emfcamp.org/ Covid-19 (Coronavirus)? What's Next? HYPERMEDIA OPEN SPACE Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 6pm PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD Hypermedia is becoming one of the most talked about events in SE England, with DIY poetry, spoken word, music, open mic, visuals, artist talks and discussion. Curated by Gravesend's Hypermedia Events. 6:00pm-11pm: Pay What You Can Afford Licensed bar | Open to all ages Everyone, including babies and dogs welcome. LEARN MORE Covid-19 has been difficult for all enterprises, new and mature, particularly those in the arts, events and hospitality. Fourth Portal crosses all three of these sectors and as an event led operation it has been all but impossible during 2020. The decision has been taken not to open Portal A and reduce Portal B to a standalone bar operation until further notice. October 2020. Please return soon Read More >

In 1953, Northfleet papermaker Bowater invited artists to respond to the versatility of paper for their 1954 calendar. Recreating this call, we received more than 160 requests for vintage paper, and received 66 responses back. These beautiful pieces of work are now on display at the Fourth Portal. ⓒ Kaori Homma VERSATILITY OF PAPER The Response Copying a 1953 call-out to artists by papermaker Bowater to respond to the versatility of paper, the Fourth Portal received 65 responses from artists in Gravesend and from across the country. Newspaper To celebrate the Versatility of Paper call out, the Fourth Portal created a special edition newspaper highlighting each piece of work submitted. Articles include an interview with the former head papermaker at the Greenhithe Empire Paper Mills describing how the paper industry shaped the destiny of Gravesend and Northfleet. 2,000 newspapers were printed and distributed around Kent and London, digital version is available here . The Call-Out Print Artist-in-Resident Dawn Cole spotted the Bowater call-out in an old print magazine from 1953. There were 170 requests for us to provide vintage paper, with 65 responses returned by the 31 August 2023 deadline. The work is now on display at the Fourth Portal in Gravesend, with a newspaper momento to follow and a discussion of touring the work. October 2023 Click image for details and enlarge Scroll and Click image for details and enlarge Support The creation of the Versatility of Paper newspaper was kindly supported by Gravesham Borough Council. Autumn 2023 The Versatility of Paper call out was kindly supported by the Essex Cultural Diversity Project. Summer 2023