''Far Out'' is an independent British online culture platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in

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. The site focuses on independent and alternative culture, providing analysis of music, film, travel and the arts alongside exclusive interviews and curated playlists.

History

''Far Out'' was founded in 2010 by Lee Thomas-Mason, then a student of Leeds Metropolitan University. Jack Whatley then became an editor and broadened the scope of the website. Thomas worked as a reporter for Sky Sports and Metro before starting ''Far Out''. He was then hired to start Trinity Mirror's clever web series Row Zed for the Daily Mirror. The slogan "The Independent Voice of Culture" was created since ''Far Out'' is a completely autonomous organization that does not have any outside ownership or significant corporate support. They also maintain editorial autonomy and encourage a variety of viewpoints from different creative fields. While first focusing on unsigned artists and independent music venues with a

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approach, ''Far Out'' expanded into coverage of cinema in 2013 and, subsequently, included curated travel, arts and photography sections. With a gonzo journalism style, ''Far Out'' first concentrated on unsigned musicians and independent music venues. In 2013, it expanded to cover travel, the arts, photography, and film. In 2021, ''Far Out'' partnered with the British Film Institute (BFI) to promote a Wong Kar-wai retrospective, reflecting its growing influence in film media. In 2022, ''Far Out'' served as a panellist for the Tramlines "Apply to Play" initiative.

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References

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