# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An interview with Punk photographer Wayne 'Spike' LargeAbout this EventJoin us at Blackpool Community Darkroom for a screening of our recorded interview with punk photographer Wayne ‘Spike’ LargeWayne was there photographing the early Punk scene as it happened, capturing the energy, characters and chaos of a movement that changed British music and culture. His photographs document the people and places around Punk starting in the late 1970s and building an important visual record of the era and movement.Wayne was kind enough to spend time talking with some of the Darkroom crew about his life, his photography and his experiences of being behind the camera during one of the most exciting periods in British music history. He shares some of the stories behind his photographs and of his life, what it has been like to photograph the punk scene from the inside.It's particularly fitting that Wayne's work is being celebrated again this year, with his photography shortlisted for the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2026, which includes a special 50 Years of Punk category celebrating images that capture the enduring spirit, attitude and community of punk.Come along, watch the interview, discover more about Wayne's life and work; an evening of photography, stories and punk historyThis session is in our upstairs workshop space. We have a lift! Otherwise it is fourteen steps turn a corner and two more steps. There is an accessible loo on the same floor.GETTING HERETram & Train to Blackpool North StationBus: No 6 or 18 to Topping St., No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings), No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot RdDriving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.TOP TIP: If you need to park a car, then there is usually plenty of free on-street parking on Edward St and Topping St from 6pm. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/wayne-large-punk-through-the-lens/100001998684209273 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blackpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Aunty Social - **lat**: 53.8193834 - **long**: -3.0500579 - **full address**: Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/57ee331a222e72e8f0f0acbf79ecd0b383167863c31eebefb10383da4b1f800d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787515307 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens being held? - **A:** Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens? - **A:** Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens is organized by Blackpool Community Darkroom. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wayne Large: Punk Through the Lens is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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