My name is Sara. I’m a Spanish writer and journalism student based in London. I love writing about music, literature, mental health, and current affairs. Open for commissions.
Here you can find my links to my published work, blogs and more.
Me llamo Sara. Soy una escritora y estudiante de periodismo española que vive en Londres. Me encanta escribir sobre música, literatura, salud mental y temas de actualidad. Abierta a comisiones.
Aquí podrás encontrar enlaces a mi trabajo, blogs y más.
Latest posts…
Music and Tattoo Culture
By Sara Valle-Martínez I bet if you close your eyes and picture a rock star, some of the first things that come to mind are tussled hair, drugs, booze, fags, and worn-out jeans or leather trousers. You probably also visualised a bunch of tattoos — maybe a skull, roses, or some kind of female looking…
Are immigration figures really rising? Or does processing immigrants take longer?
by Sara Valle-Martínez Net migration in the UK is expected to reach almost 250,000 annually over the next few years, despite Prime Minster Rishi Sunak’s pledge to drive down the number of new arrivals. That’s according to the data released by the Office for Budget Responsibility this month. This increase in immigration last year was primarily driven by…
Pollution in London: Will Sadiq’s plans make a difference?
by Sara Valle-Martínez London is a metropolitan city with over nine million inhabitants roaming its streets, taking red double-decker buses, and pushing and fighting to get a seat in the Central Line at rush hour. If you step outside you realise a few things right away. First, the city is a melting pot – a…
Maya Hawke at Lafayette in London with opener Manu Grace
Written and captured by Sara Valle-Martínez People gathered on a Monday night in indie venue Lafayette in London to see what the actor-turned-singer Maya Hawke had to offer. South African singer Manu Grace opened for a crowd of expectant fans with a set of groovy beats and unguarded lyrics. Standing on stage in her green velvet dress with her guitar and…
Tattoos at work: does body art mean a lack of professionalism?
by Sara Valle-Martínez Imagine the following scenario: you spend hundreds – sometimes thousands – of pounds on a tattoo design by your favourite artist. Just a few days later, when you’re finally able to share your beloved body art with the world after the tedious healing process has ended, your employer tells you that you…
Buying in bulk: Could you go zero-waste?
Text, photos, and infographics by Sara Valle-Martínez If you’ve ever thought about buying in bulk, you might’ve been put off because of the inconvenience of having to carry empty containers to the shops or the high prices of organic food. But there are ways to make bulk shopping cheaper – while helping the environment at the…
Sonus faber’s Homage New Generation Launch Event
By Sara Valle-Martínez Sonus faber pay tribute to the titans of music history, from those on stage to those working behind the curtains, with their new award-winning Homage collection. The Homage New Generation melds artistry with cutting-edge innovation to elevate the listening experience to new heights. All the squares in the company’s ethos are checked.…
Accolade at the St James | Theatre review
By Sara Valle-Martínez (ARCHIVE: Originally published in 2014) Three years after the play’s first revival since the 1950s, this new production of Accolade still has the ability to surprise its audience. Featuring a host of witty and raw characters, Accolade deals with writer Emlyn Williams’ belief that we all have something to be ashamed of. Director Blanche McIntyre took a chance in restaging this 50s…
Sweet goodbye to nostalgia: Sylvanian Families store closes in Finsbury Park
By Sara Scheeres and Sara Valle-Martínez. Photos by Sara Scheeres When you walk into the Sylvanian Families store in Finsbury Park, it feels like a coming-of-age film, right when you get to the scene where there’s a flashback to the main character’s childhood. Everything has a sepia filter and when the protagonist looks down, they realise…
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