Alternative Press is a group of London based artists dedicated to encouraging people to create their own art and to freely express themselves via self-publishing. Since forming in 2008, and with the aim of building an inclusive platform to showcase works from amateur and professional artists, we have organised self-publishing fairs, open mic evenings, poetry nights,a public live drawing/music/acting improvisation, and a public/artist make-a-zine-in-a-day collaboration. We have published four books, produced a regular radio show, and run workshops. We also operate as a Distro, helped others organise their own events, and introduced the U.K small press scene aboard.

Our next project, the International Alternative Press Festival, hopes to further extend the relationships with our international counterparts to invigorate the U.K scene, build an international network, and develop a cultural share. Following the success of the 2011 festival, we will be back in London with the 2nd International Alternative Press Festival in the summer of 2012.