At The 1’ in 12’

history, music, interviews · EN

Home of Metal presents At The 1 in 12 Club, a story of liberty, equality and solidarity rooted in Bradford’s radical heart. Founded in 1981 by the Claimants Union, the 1 in 12 Club emerged as a self-managed, member-run social centre offering affordable entertainment for Bradford’s unemployed community. Built on anarchist principles of co-operation and mutual aid, it quickly became a vital hub for DIY culture. 1 in 12 is more than a building, it is a living community committed to collective action and social change. This podcast series (with accompanying publication) paints a portrait of the Club through reflections from those involved across four decades. Their stories reveal a place of joy, solidarity, resistance, transformation and family; a community that adapts and evolves with the needs of its members. In making this series we spoke with Club members past and present, and musicians who have passed through its doors, including Bri (Doom), Aki Nawa