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GQ shuns showbiz royalty for 'fresh blood'
New Blood: GQ's November issue features UK talent from outside London.
In brief
New Blood: GQ's November issue features UK talent from outside London. GQ's November issue highlights UK talent outside London, featuring Joe Locke and Morgan Rogers. Originally reported by Dailymail.
GQ's November issue
British GQ's November issue celebrates UK talent outside London with a focus on rising stars.
New Blood concept
New Blood is a GQ initiative highlighting homegrown talent from across the UK, not just London.
Joe Locke
Heartstopper actor Joe Locke, 23, from the Isle of Man, returned to school after filming Netflix's first season.
Isle of Man home
Locke returns to the Isle of Man for a low-key homecoming, where most people don't give him much attention.
Morgan Rogers
Chelsea and England footballer Morgan Rogers, 24, grew up in Halesowen with few local success stories.
Rogers' perspective
Rogers said seeing someone from his part of the country succeed makes them more memorable in football.
Matthew Broome
The Buccaneers actor Matthew Broome, 25, from Bedford, kept his acting passion secret from friends.
Broome's secret
Broome told friends he was helping his mother while attending drama classes, not hanging out.
Nemzzz
Rapper Nemzzz, 22, from Gorton in east Manchester, plans to stay in Manchester despite London's pull.
Nemzzz's view
Nemzzz said he'll be in and out of London but will never move from Manchester.
Harry Collett
Actor Harry Collett, 22, from Essex, lived with parents while filming House of the Dragon.
Collett's perspective
Collett said returning home with his mother helps him stay grounded in the spotlight.
Italian Bach
Influencer Italian Bach, 26, whose real name is Isaac Smith, returns to countryside for creative inspiration.
Bach's view
Bach said returning to his roots helps him feel less cluttered and more free creatively.
DC3
Rapper DC3, 19, from Northampton, believes staying outside London helps his career.
DC3's view
DC3 said London's saturation makes it hard to find unique sounds without local connections.
Manchester fashion
British GQ explores Manchester's rise as a fashion upcycling capital in the November issue.
Edinburgh style
British GQ meets Scottish actor Ruraidh Mollica in Edinburgh for a lesson in Scottish style.
New editor
Murray Clark, new editor for British GQ, focuses on UK talent beyond London.
Clark's vision
Clark said digital age allows more visibility for talent outside London, leading to this issue.
The takeaway
GQ's November issue highlights UK talent outside London, featuring Joe Locke and Morgan Rogers.
