# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The rise of the teenager! Find teddy boys, coffee bars, pop stars and a Brighton and Liverpool frothing with late-50s/early 60s subcultures.

BFI National Archive presents Living for Kicks. Step into the burgeoning British youth culture of the 1950s and 60s with this selection of excerpts from the BFI National Archive’s Associated-Rediffusion collection. Launched in 1955 as part of the fledgling ITV. Associated-Rediffusion was one of the very first independent television companies that, among other achievements, shook up the world of documentary TV.

In this vibrant compilation, discover the rise of the teenager, the teddy boy and the coffee bar; the importance of pop music to the post-war generation; and the newfound freedoms that have come to define these landmark years in British cultural history.

Includes mini-documentaries…

Fan Fever (1956) - A spirited look at the rise of fandom amongst teenage girls, capturing the rising tide of pop obsession in dance halls and clubs.

Teddy Boys (1956) – A probing snapshot of the Teddy Boy subculture, spotlighting its bold style and the concerns it stirred nationwide.

Cliff Richard (1959) – An early portrait of Cliff Richard as he rises from Britain’s music scene to become a defining pop idol.

Leamington Spa Teddy Boys (1958) A revealing dispatch from Leamington Spa, showing how Teddy Boy culture took root beyond the major cities.

Living for Kicks (1960) A vivid study of youth culture in Brighton as teenagers chase excitement and define their identities in a fast-changing consumer culture.

The Beat City (1963) A fast-paced portrait of Liverpool which captures the energy of youth music culture as it surges through the city’s clubs and dance halls.

Part of Teenage Flicks. Supported by BFI FAN and National Lottery and part of a Rip it Up, UK-wide celebration of youth culture on screen.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/living-for-kicks-subtitled-at-the-electric-palace/200030781732315
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, music, entertainment, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: 39A High Street, TN34 3ER Hastings, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 50.85751
- **long**: 0.59185
- **full address**: 39A High Street, TN34 3ER Hastings, United Kingdom, 39a High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ER, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace being held?
  - **A:** Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 39A High Street, TN34 3ER Hastings, United Kingdom, 39a High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ER, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace?
  - **A:** Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace is organized by Electric Palace Hastings.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Living for Kicks (Subtitled) at the Electric Palace sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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