In this issue
Hull Dance Youth Company selected for Fresh 2018
Saturday 24 March - 7.30pm
York Theatre Royal
Hull Dance Youth Company have been selected to perform at Fresh 2018 at York Theatre Royal on Saturday 24 March.
“Me. You. Us.” is a display of youth: getting rid of inhibitions and having the most fun possible on stage. The piece has emerged through an autobiographical themed process and through nonsense and play, the dancers frolic between a mixture of live improvisation scores and set material to challenge the more common expectation of youth dance performances. Fresh 2018 is a breathtaking celebration of the achievements of our regions young dancers. Experience an amazing range of dance styles from the very finest youth dance companies from across Yorkshire.
A panel of judges will select a group to represent Yorkshire at U.Dance 2018 in Suffolk
Tickets: £6-£8
For more information and to book tickets visit their website
Hull Dance supports Adult Contemporary Dance Class
A weekly class suitable for beginners with adaptations made for more experienced dancers. Teachers: Jo Ashbridge & Tamar Draper.
"Every week I get to move for ninety minutes in a way that feels good; physically; mentally; creatively." Rachel, class participant
Hull College, Horncastle Building, Tuesdays 6.30-8pm, £5/£3 students
Contact: Jo Ashbridge 07736287666 / Tamar Draper 07712446145
Check out their facebook site for more information.
Women in Music Hull - workshop programme
24 March to 21 April
Part of PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial Composer Residency programme and in partnership with The Warren, Creative Voice and Kingston Youth Centre, Women in Music Hull offers workshops with visiting successful female songwriters, musicians and a sound engineer.
Nadine Shah, Hannah Miller, Raevennan Husbandes (from Moulettes), Michelle Scally-Clarke (Dub Poet), Caroline Adcock and Ali Bullivent will work with women making music in Hull.
All workshops are free and are open to young people and some are open to women of any age:
Songwriting with Moulettes (Hannah
Miller & Rae Husbandes)
Sat 24 March, 2-4pm at The Warren (for women of all ages)
Songwriting with Moulettes (Hannah
Miller & Rae Husbandes)
Sun 25 March, 11-4pm at The Warren (for women of all ages)
Songwriting for young women, with Moulettes
(Hannah Miller & Rae Husbandes)
Mon 26 March, 6-8pm at Kingston Youth
Centre (for women aged under 19, or under 24 if you have a disability)
Songwriting session, with Nadine Shah
Wed 28 March, 1-5pm, at The Warren (for
women aged up to 25).
The
objective of this songwriting workshop is to develop songwriter/artists
existing but incomplete compositions. Our goal will be to properly convey their
own identity. Not only will we be dissecting lyrics to make them as honest and
explored as possible but also playing with our voices to convey proper
conviction. Throw those American accents out the window and turn up the Hull
switch to ten! Participants need to be prepared to bring existing material
with them.
Sound Engineering with Caroline Adcock
Wed 28 March, 1-5pm, at The Warren (for
women aged up to 25)
Songwriting (for young women) with
Michelle Scally Clarke
Friday 6 April, 2-4pm at Kingston Youth
Centre (age under 19, or under 24 if you have a disability) Exploring protest songs.
Songwriting - The Colour of You - with Michelle Scally
Clarke
Saturday 13 April, 2-4pm at The Warren
(for women of all ages).
Songwriting with Ali Bullivent
Saturday 21 April, 10am-12noon, at The
Warren (for women of all ages). An exploration of how to write meaningful, original and creative
lyrics and how to turn them into a workable song format. Everyone to bring a device to get on line if possible.
Songwriting with Ali Bullivent
Saturday 21 April, 10am-12noon, at The
Warren (for women of all ages)
Harmony, chords and melody - Finding your tunes, finding the chords, and enhancing it all with
harmonies. Everyone to bring a device to get on line if possible and for
recording (eg. phone). Participants for this workshop to bring or have available instrument of choice for
creating tunes and accompanying - guitar, keyboard etc. Or they can just bring their voice if they prefer.
Check out the PRS Foundation website for further information
Songs of Flight
Friday 20 April, 7:30pm
Hull City Hall
£6-£8 (concessions £5.50-£6.50)
Hull Music Hub through the City Council's Music Service present this concert - Songs of Flight - in conjunction with Hull UK City of Culture and PRS Foundation.
This inspiring new work created with communities in
Hull is the culmination of the PRSF New Music Biennial Composer Residencies programme, which has seen a range of composers and talented musicians working with communities since 2017 to create new music.
Songs of Flight – features Hull Freedom Chorus with
Hannah Peel, Open Doors with Gary Hammond, Big Elastic Band with Sam Pirt,
pupils from Adelaide Primary School with Tom Lawrence, Turkish musicians with
Mambo Jambo and students from Wyke College with Ben Newton, all supported by
the hugely talented City of Hull Youth Orchestra.
Also on the programme:
William Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and Fugue and Ron Goodwin’s theme for the
film Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying machines.
Tickets available from City Hall Box Office tel 01482 300300 or book online
LIL the PLAY returns
20 -24 March 7:30pm, matinee on 24 March 2:30pm, £15.00
Jubilee Central, 62 King Edward Street, Hull, HU1 3SQ
Buy tickets online or in person at Gough & Davy, Hull (Under the City
Hall). Suitability 12+
For further information visit the luvull website
The Journey Home- the Story of a
City and its People
Saturday 24 March, 2:30pm
Hull Truck Theatre 50 Ferensway
Hull, HU2 8LB
The Journey Home is a new community
play for Hull. Over the next few months writer Rupert Creed will be leading
workshops to explore and develop the storyline for this ambitious participatory
project. We’d like you to be involved. Whether you are from Hull or have moved
here from this country or abroad, we’d like to hear your story. A series of
informal workshops will ask questions such as: • What does Hull mean to you? •
How did you come to be here? • What are the qualities and character of the
people of this city? • Are we one community or many? • Do we look more to our
past than our future? • Do we stick with what we know or try new things and
take risks? Join us for an informal conversation at Hull Truck Theatre. The
workshops are open to all aged 18+.
For further information and box office visit Hull Truck website
Amy Rigby (USA)
Sunday 26 March, 7.30pm, £10
O'Rileys, 83 Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1XR
The Old Guys, Amy Rigby's first solo album in a dozen years, measures the weight of heroes, home; family, friends and time. Philip Roth and Bob Dylan, CD/cassette players, touring, the wisdom of age and Walter White, groupies, Robert Altman, egg creams and mentors are paid tribute. Twelve songs written unmistakably by Amy and recorded by Wreckless Eric in upstate New York, The Old Guys is the sound of a good girl grown up, never giving up.
For these UK shows Amy will be joined by Eric Goulden (Wreckless Eric) on bass and guitar and Ian Button (Papernut Cambridge, Death in Vegas) on drums.
Also Urban Rain and DJ Doodlebug Nuggets
A Freetownway Presentation
Check out their facebook site for more information.
Book a ticket with Hull Box Office
Julie Felix in concert
Wednesday 28 March, 8pm
New Adelphil Club, De Grey Street, Hull
£11 in advance, £12 OTD
American 60s folk icon returns to Hull for this concert, with support from Dez Allenby, Adrian Welham & Friends (from 60s Psyche Folk Band, Forest).
Buy tickets online via Hull Box Office
Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival - tickets on sale now
Thursday 24
– Tuesday 27 May.
For further information
and tickets visit the NCEM website www.ncem.co.uk/bemf or telephone 01904 632220 or 01904 658338
The Cesarians / The Dyr Sister / Flora Greysteel
Saturday 21 April , 8pm
£8
The New Adelphi Club, De Grey Street, Hull HU5 2RU
We Are Awayke, present the 16th instalment of super-audio
phantasmagoria. Pay on the Door or advance.
Further information and buy tickets online via Hull Box Office website
Registration for Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival 2018 is now open
Primary, secondary, specialist schools and wider dance groups from across the region are invited to take part.
The event will take place across two weekends - 17/18 and 24/25 November at the University of York.
The 2018 theme is ‘Changes’ and all ages, abilities and dance styles welcomed.
Visit their website for more information.
Argentine Tango Beginners Workshop
Sunday 25 March, 2-4pm
Dance Dynamic Studio, City Limits Club, 23 Witham, Hull, HU9 1BY
£15 per person or £25.00 per couple
This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to start dancing Argentine Tango for the first time. Geared towards the complete beginner, no dance experience is needed!
Once you try Argentine Tango you will discover one of the dance world‘s best kept secrets - that it is actually a very simple dance. So simple in fact that by the end of this workshop you will be leading/following proper chest led Argentine Tango to music!
You don’t need experience; just bring your dance shoes (or shoes without a rubber sole) and a smile. We’ll provide straight forward, easy to understand instruction at a pace you‘ll be comfortable with.
Email address: jill@dance-dynamic.co.uk
Check out their website for more information
Hull Independent Cinema
Check out the full line up and latest screenings via their website
Coming up in March Phantom Thread and Ladybird.
Hull Woolly Zoo Exhibition
Until 7 April, Free
Hull History Centre, Hull, HU2 8BG
Join us at Hull History Centre to see our arcade
transformed into a fantastic zoo made entirely from wool. Explore the history
of the 19th century Spring Bank Zoological Gardens, as illustrated through
public and staff created exhibits.
Call 01482 317500 or visit the History Centre website for
more information
Light & Colour
Exhibition runs to 6 May
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, 12 Humber Street, Fruit
Market, Hull, HU1 1TG
An exhibition of contemporary paintings, prints, and
glassworks. Featuring: Deborah Grice (Painter / Printmaker MA RCA) Louise Watson
(Glass Artist / Designer MA RCA)
GRAFT
in FLUX
Preview Evening: 13 April, 6 – 8 PM
Exhibition runs 14 April – 28 June, Open Mon – Sat, 10 – 4pm
Artlink, 87 Princes Avenue, Hull HU5 3QP
An exploration of continuous
transformation of the behaviours environment and partnerships within our prison
system.
The HMP Humber
Art Department, known as GRAFT Studio, is collaborating with Artlink on this immersive and interactive exhibition, focused on the changing landscape
and the aspirations of those currently working and living in the secure prison
units.
Visit Artlink website for further information
Comedy Warehouse - Fruit
For programme and ticket information visit Fruit Space
Creative Voice: Music - Rhythm Pixies Easter taster session
Thursday 29 March, 1-3pm, Kingston Youth Centre
Open to young people aged 13 yrs to 19 yrs. Just pop in.
There will be a variety of musical instruments and activities to try.
From Turntable skills such as scratching, beat matching and using samplers.
Guitars, Ukuleles, variety of hand drums and percussion from around the world.
There will be opportunities for singing and experimenting with the voice using loop pedals.
Culminating in a fun jam using all the musical equipment together.
Check out the new sounds from Rhythm Pixies.
Also meet every Monday , 4.30-6.30pm, Kingston Youth Centre.
Hull Truck Youth Theatre join forces with a trio of exciting Hull theatre companies
Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 April
Tickets £8, concessions £5
Following the sell-out productions of Our Mutual Friend and Defiance, Hull Truck Youth Theatre’s 16+ groups are joining forces for the first time with three of Hull Truck Theatre’s Supported Companies, some of the most exciting independent theatre companies in Hull, fresh from their own success in the city and beyond.
Bellow Theatre, The Roaring Girls and Silent Uproar are working with around 15 Youth Theatre members each to create unique productions based on the young peoples’ ideas, which will be performed by the Youth Theatre members themselves.
Each theatre company are using their own theatre-making techniques to bring the shows to life - Bellow Theatre and Silent Uproar’s shows are based on specially commissioned scripts, whilst The Roaring Girls are devising their show from the Youth Theatres’ personal experiences.
What About the Children? with Bellow Theatre is a Him and Her story of friendship, knee grazes and old school crisps, and is written by Bellow Theatre’s Maureen Lennon. It’s presented in a double bill with The Roaring Girls’. When Everything Stops, a devised show about the importance of time and using your voice, The two groups have been in intensive rehearsals during half term this week.
Silent Uproar’s Human Electric Tree is written by Sunday Times award-winning playwright Josh Overton (Sad Little Man) and is directed by Alex Mitchell, and explores the systems we put young people through on the path to adulthood. Silent Uproar were winners of the prestigious Fringe First Award last year for their show A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad).
The Young Artists Collection
This new programme from IVE talented young artists and give them opportunities to showcase
their work and make some money from it. The competition is open to young people aged 11-18
Visit the We Are IVE website for
further information
Call for Entries are open for the Aesthetica Creative Writing Award.
Celebrating excellence in contemporary writing and new work, the Creative Writing Award is a platform for emerging and established poets and writers to showcase their work to an international audience.
The award has two categories for entry; Poetry and Short Fiction. There are no limitations on themes or subject matters, only encouragement to submit work that harnesses the boundless potential of language, offering limitless and unforgettable worlds.
Poetry entries should be no more than 40 lines and Short Fiction entries should be no more than 2,000 words. Works previously published are also accepted and you may enter as many times as you wish. Entries are open until 31 August 2018.
Check out their website for submission
Head in a Book monthly readings
Visit Head in a Book for further information
Women of Words 1.13 Gill Lambert
& Polly Pattison
Wednesday 4 April, 2pm
Free
Kardomah 94 94 Alfred Gelder Street
Hull, HU1 2AN
As a collective we believe it is
important that women have spaces where they can find their own voices, define
themselves through creativity and the sharing of ideas. We believe that sharing
words is one of the most powerful ways to do this… This month we have Gill
Lambert who is from Yorkshire and is a widely published poet. Her work
‘Uninvited Guests’ was published by Indigo Dreams in September 2017. Our local
guest is Polly Pattison who will be delighting us once more with letters
exchanged by her Mother and Father during WW2. Open mic spots available (time
allowing).
Visit Facebook event page for
further information
Hull Truck Theatre want to hear your story for a new community play
Hull Truck Theatre and The Centre for Contemporary Storytelling (Turning the Tide, Turn and Face the Strange) are asking the people of Hull to share their own stories to form the basis of a new community play, The Journey Home.
Over the next few months, writer Rupert Creed (Associate Artist at Hull Truck Theatre and writer of Hull UK City of Culture opening event Made in Hull) will lead workshops to explore and develop the storyline for this ambitious participatory project.
The Journey Home will take place in 2019 and will explore what the ideas of home and community mean to those living in Hull, whether they were born here or have made the city their home.
Hull Truck Theatre are looking for people aged 18 and over to share their stories at a series of informal workshops. Participants will be asked questions such as ‘what does Hull mean to you?’, ‘how did you come to be here?’ and ‘what are the qualities and character of the city’s people?’
Join in the informal conversation at any of the following workshops at Hull Truck Theatre:
Saturday 24 March, 2.30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 28 March, 7pm - 9.30pm
Saturday 14 April, 2.30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 18 April, 7pm - 9.30pm
Participants can sign up for the workshops by contacting Sarah-Louise Penney via community@hulltruck.co.uk or 01482 323638.
Workshops will also be held in various locations in the local community. If you’d like to host a workshop in a community venue near you then please get in touch with Sarah-Louise.
Funding and opportunities
The Elephant Trust
Grants to help new, innovative visual arts projects (UK)The Elephant Trust has announced the next deadline for applications is the 3 April 2018. The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects. It aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts. Priority is given to artists and small organisations and galleries making or producing new work or exhibitions.
The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants of up to £5,000 may be considered.
Read more on their website.
New Music Biennial 2019
Following the extremely
successful New Music Biennial 2017 held in Hull City of Culture and Southbank
Centre, the call for proposals for New Music Biennial 2019 is now
open. New Music Biennial 2019 is presented in partnership with
Hull Culture Company, London’s Southbank Centre and BBC Radio 3 with generous
support from Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, Arts Council Wales, the
Richard Thomas Foundation and NMC Recordings.
New Music Biennial 2019 will
showcase up to 20 pieces of new music including brand new commissions and
pre-existing works. Applicants may apply for
support for either.
· new commissions (up to £20,000 can be applied for)
· existing pieces written within the last 15 years by living
UK-based composers (up to £10,000 can be applied for)
Please note: Applications must be from organisations. If
you are a composer, this is a great opportunity for you to team up with an
organisation to work with, either for commissioning a new work or re-performing
an exceptional past work of yours.
The New Music Biennial includes
new music from across all genres: from classical and chamber opera to jazz,
folk and electronic. Works should be no longer than 15 minutes in duration in
response to the New Music Biennial's aim to create a pop-up, interactive way
for audiences to discover new music.
The deadline for applications is 5 April 2018
and the final programme will be announced in June/July 2018. To find out
more details and to apply head to the NMB website.
PRS Funding
Funding to support artists & bands (England)PRS for Music Foundation has announced that the next application deadline for the Momentum Music Fund is 6pm on the 29 May 2018. Artists or bands at a crucial tipping point in their careers who are showing current progression and growth can apply for a grant of £5,000-£15,000 to significantly develop their careers over the next two years. Activities eligible for support include recording, touring and marketing. Applications can be submitted by the artists themselves or those who are working on their behalf, for example, a manager, an independent label or publisher.
Priority will be given to those that haven't been funded by PRS for Music Foundation in the previous 12 months. Read more on their website.
Hull City Council - Grants to Arts
Arts Council England - Grants for the Arts
Join
Saturday Sing for vocal harmony sessions
At Artlink, 87 Princes Ave, Hull
Free
your voice and explore joyful harmony singing for pure enjoyment in the latest series of workshops.
Singing
various material the emphasis of this group is on having fun and exploring
voices in harmony, while creating beautiful music together. Led by experienced
local community choir leader Clare Drury, you will sing material from contemporary,
folk, and world music. All songs are
taught by ear, so there’s no need to read music, nor to have any previous
singing experience. All you need is a desire to free your voice, and a
willingness to join in with others in this friendly group.
A welcoming group for singers of all ages and abilities.
10:30am to 12.00pm on Saturdays
14 and 28 April, 12 and 26 May, 9 and 23 June and 7 July
With a special workshop and performance at Festival8 on 22 July.
£5
per session, concessions £4, children £1 (all under 16s must be accompanied) -
£35/£28 for the term.
Please
contact Clare 07774 961811 or e-mail: SingwithClare@outlook.com to
discuss your needs and/or to book. Or
just turn up to the first session of the series. Join us on Facebook to see what we're up to.
Clare's
work is based on the principles of the Natural Voice Network, who believe that singing is our birthright and in a natural
approach to voice.
Hey Clay
Saturday 24 March, Sun 24 March 11am-1pm
£2 per person
Studio Eleven Gallery and Workshop, 12 Humber Street, Fruit
Market, Hull, HU1 1TG
The Crafts Council launches Hey Clay! as part of the
BBC's Get Creative campaign to get the nation creative and unleash your inner
potter. Studio Eleven Gallery and
Workshop will open their doors for adults and children for a 'drop in' and
'have a go' making event.
No need to book just drop in to make an animal or
sculpture - first come, first served.
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