Summary: Issue 1
Published: Autumn 1993
Editor: Vince Rutland

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Table of contents

• “D.E.R.T.” COMES TO NEWCASTLE
• A TYNESIDE WELCOME AWAITS

Summary

Issue 1 of The Nut (Autumn 1993) announces the return of the Dancing England Rapper Tournament (DERT) to its spiritual home in Newcastle upon Tyne in March 1994. It outlines plans for a full weekend celebrating rapper sword dancing, combining competition with inclusive, non-competitive exhibition dancing. Hosted by Sallyport Swords as part of their 25th anniversary, the event emphasises community, atmosphere, and shared tradition rather than rivalry alone. The issue details venues, social events, tours of historic rapper villages, and invites dancers’ views on entry categories, judging, and the future direction of the tournament.