Living Freedom Xmas Bash Balloon Debate 2024
Thursday 5 December @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On behalf of Living Freedom we would like to invite you to join us for a drink, some good company and a fun Xmas balloon debate.
This invitation only gathering will take place at The Sanctuary in the heart of Westminster. Register using the form below.
What: Living Freedom Xmas Balloon Debate
When: Thursday 5 December 2024, 7:00pm-9pm
Where: 5-8 The Sanctuary, London SW1P 3JS
Entrance: Free
What is the greatest representation of freedom in culture?
A panel of valiant freedom lovers will seek to convince you of their choice, whether a work of art or literature, a film, opera, play or song.
Each contestant will have just three minutes to present their case, followed by a round of questions from the audience. Then there is a vote, and the top three will be given an additional one minute to convince you to back their choice.
Which cultural representation of freedom – and its defender – deserves to stay in the balloon? You decide!
PANELISTS:
* Pierre d’Alancaisez art critic, curator, and founder of Verdurin – defending Kneecap
* Tom Collyer executive, Pagefield; writer; alumnus, Debating Matters – defending Milan Kundera’s Unbearable Lightness of Being
* Ella Dorn journalist, New Statesman; creator, Fairyland! Substack; project assistant, Academy of Ideas – defending MGM studio backlot
* Thomas Harris director of data and impact, Free Speech Union – defending South Park
* Max Mitchell assistant news editor, UnHerd – defending Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
* Lauren Smith staff writer, spiked – defending A Man For All Seasons
* Gawain Towler commentator and writer; former director of communications, Reform UK – defending the pub
Host: Alastair Donald convenor, Living Freedom
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