# Event Details - **Event Name**: DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Academic and zine-maker Dr Gemma Flynn explores the rich culture of DIY fan-created gifting within commercialised music spacesAbout this EventThis event will take place in the Clydeside Hall at The Briggait.Academic and zine-maker Dr Gemma Flynn explores the rich culture of DIY fan-created gifting within commercialised music spaces in this fun and relaxed event. Drawing on sociological research on fandom and the radical potential of DIY media, Gemma will present a talk on the evolving culture of fan gifting, from BTS ARMY to Swifties: what it represents, how it circulates, and why it matters. You’ll discover how this practice fosters collective care and forms of everyday resistance within hyper-capitalist spaces.During the talk, you are invited to make your own fandom crafts while you listen. Materials will be provided to make bracelets, badges, and stickers. Crafting and fidgeting are encouraged to create a relaxed and inclusive environment for learning. About the facilitator:Dr Gemma Flynn teaches Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Strathclyde. She is a member of Inkling, an independent, queer and neurodivergent Risograph print and publishing studio in Govanhill, as well as the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. Gemma also delivers the Glasgow Zine Library’s ‘Social Theory and Pop Culture’ series and has a table of zines at this year's Glasgow Zine Fest. Access information for this event:This event will take place in the Briggait. You can find directions here.There will be 50 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, attendees will participate in: hands-on activities, listening to presentationIf you’d like a British Sign Language interpreter or Live Captioning at this event, please get in touch and we’ll arrange support. Email us at access@glasgowzinelibrary.com to book - we’d love to see you there. Please book BSL and Live Captioning in with us no later than the 8th of May.If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via events@glasgowzinelibrary.comFind out more about access at GZF events and how to make an access request here.All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.How to access the event:After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.Please email events@glasgowzinelibrary.com if you have any issuesSupport GZL:Join the GZL Patreon and support the library on a monthly basis: http://patreon.com/glasgowzinelibrary - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/diy-fandom-physical-media-and-the-radical-politics-of-gifting/100001985369915863 - **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 13.7, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Briggait, Wasps Studios - **lat**: 55.8548677 - **long**: -4.2497 - **full address**: The Briggait, Wasps Studios, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1ba2b7e35931856cf1d2e3fd14353f689ac66d336abba57e2e7075069a78766e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0a6c5-gmir.jpg?v=1776106113 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting being held? - **A:** DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Briggait, Wasps Studios, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting? - **A:** Tickets for DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting are priced at GBP 14 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability£12 TicketGBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailable£10 TicketGBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailable£8 TicketGBP 9 + GBP 1 feeAvailable£6 TicketGBP 7 + GBP 1 feeAvailable£4 TicketGBP 5 + GBP 1 feeAvailable£2 TicketGBP 3 + GBP 1 feeAvailable£1 TicketGBP 2 + GBP 1 feeAvailable£0 TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting? - **A:** DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting is organized by Glasgow Zine Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DIY Fandom: Physical Media and the Radical Politics of Gifting is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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