MEMBERS' page
Welcome to our page for Nerve members. Our journalism is not behind a paywall – we want it to be open to all. But the work we do, especially our investigative projects, is expensive and the Nerve relies on our community of paying members for funding. We host regular events and arrange offers with special partners for Nerve members, all gathered on this frequently-updated page. Do contact us at [email protected] if you have questions or issues. We hope to see you at an event soon…
MEMBERS’ EVENING
Ece Temelkuran in conversation with Carole Cadwalladr in Manchester
The Turkish writer and political thinker Ece Temelkuran will be in conversation with Nerve co-founder Carole Cadwalladr in Manchester on 19 February. Ece, the author of How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Fascism will talk about her new book Nation of Strangers - described as being “for anyone who feels alienated by an ever more monstrous world.”
Thursday 19 February, International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester. Doors open 6.30, event starts 7pm. Tickets on sale now exclusively to Nerve members . Members have been sent a private booking link. Email us at [email protected] if you have not received this.
MErchandise
Nerve t-shirts
We teamed up with ethical independent British fashion brand Black & Beech for our first merch collaboration. Our limited edition 'Have Nerve' T-shirts are made from top-quality GTOS cotton and screen-printed in Wales. Available in two colourways and sizes S to XXL, £29.
For details of how to order click here.
MEMBERS’ EVENT
The Laugharne Weekend
The Nerve is media partner of the 2026 Laugharne Weekend in the town in Carmarthen, South Wales. The line up includes Martin and Eliza Carthy, Gwenno, Tanita Tikaram, Jeremy Deller, Tessa Hadley, David McAlmont and Zakia Sewell. It will be a busy weekend for the Nerve’s Stewart Lee who is booked for three events: with Armando Iannucci, co-founder Carole Cadwalladr and finally via video link (good luck with that!) with the comic author Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta).
There is a special price for Nerve members. Tickets are available to book for £145 (normal price £165) via a code emailed to members. Email us at [email protected] if you need us to send the code again.
ExCLUSIVE FILMS FOR MEMBERS: 1
Stewart Lee in conversation with Sleaford Mods
On 13 January, the Nerve's weekly columnist Stewart Lee sat down on stage at Rough Trade in Nottingham with the Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn. Their entertaining talk covered how they all started their careers, the music they love, Nottingham, the cost of living and more.
Members have been sent a private link to view a recording of the event online. Any problems, as ever, email us at [email protected]
EXCLUSIVE FILM 2
Stewart Lee and
Carole Cadwalladr at 21Soho
At a special Nerve members’ evening on 10 December 2025, our columnist Stewart and co-founder Carole had a wide-ranging discussion and took audience questions about Stewart’s career, how he finds inspiration for his columns, the absolute state of world politics and, naturally, much more.
Film coming soon… we’ll update this space after we send the link out to members.