Red Guitars Good Technology 2023 Exhibition and Ale
Exciting news! Docks Beers have brewed a special limited edition Good Technology ale especially for the Good Technology exhibition which opens in the courtyard of the St Johns Hotel, Queens Rd, Hull, on 22nd October.
Part of Humber Eco Fest, the exhibition of Richard Duffy-Howard’s photographic landscapes taken during the filming of Red Guitars 40th anniversary video shoot of their first single runs until 11th November.
Visit the exhibition and get there in time for a pint of Good Technology – cheers!
Richard explains: “The photographs were taken during the filming of Red Guitars’ 40th anniversary video of their first single, Good Technology. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore a different world, and document some incredible landscapes that change and shift constantly.”
In 1983 the song prophesied the power of the internet, social media, reality TV, and the fast food industry. Predicting a dystopian future of environmental catastrophe and an ever more grotesque arms industry, the lyrics are more relevant today than ever. Although the exhibition’s images depict the enormity of scrap metal waste in a northern town, the juxtaposition is positive – of the need, and increasing awareness, to recycle, re-use and re-purpose.
Visit the exhibition at the St Johns Hotel, Queens Road, Hull and in collaboration with Docks Beers Grimsby enjoy a special limited edition pint of Red Guitars’ ‘Good Technology’ vegan friendly ale.
Will Douglas, Director of Docks Beers & Docks Academy said “It’s been fantastic to help Red Guitars celebrate this anniversary and to be part of Humber Eco-fest. We’ve loved working on the Good Technology beer as it is closely aligned with what we are doing in Grimsby. Docks Beers has its own independent grassroots live music venue – Docks Academy. Since opening in 2020 we have been striving to bring good music, good beer and good times to Humberside while at the same time looking at ways we can improve the sustainability of our beer. We are proud to be part of this celebration of the independent grassroots projects, people and places who are starting to make a difference to the planet.”
Richard continues: “We visited the St Johns after the filming and I learnt that the pub had been a regular haunt of the band since the 1980s and the courtyard provides a perfect exhibition space. It’s been great to work with Adie, the landlord at the St Johns.”
Adie says: “There’s nothing better than finding a favourite spot at your local. Whether you stand at the bar for a chat or prefer settling into a comfy chair with a pint, you’ll find everything you need at the St Johns Hotel in Hull. Come along for the catch ups, the familiar faces and maybe some friendly competition. What’ll it be – the usual?”
Yes please, I’ll have a pint of Good Technology.
Open 12 noon – 11pm daily, free entry
Part of Humber Eco Fest: tackling climate change and protecting biodiversity.
Watch the (epic!) new video
EVENT: Good Technology – Photographs by Richard Duffy-Howard. 22 Oct – 11 Nov.
St Johns Hotel Courtyard, Queens Road Hull, HU5 2PY. Free Entry.
Photographic landscapes taken during filming of Red Guitars’ 40th anniversary video of their first single, Good Technology.
