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Pendle Festival of Culture 2025 comes to Nelson in late June

Pendle Festival of Culture 2025 comes to Nelson in late June

19 June 2025

A family fun day bringing Pendle’s diverse communities together is taking place on Saturday 28th June in Nelson, Lancashire.

Julie Bell recognised in King's Birthday List for services to Public Libraries

Julie Bell recognised in King's Birthday List for services to Public Libraries

16 June 2025

Julie Bell is one of 16 people from Lancashire to be recently recognised on the King's Birthday Honours List in 2025 for their achievements.

Programme Announced for National Festival of Making 2025

Programme Announced for National Festival of Making 2025

02 June 2025

The 2025 National Festival of Making takes place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July across Blackburn town centre, packed full of hands-on workshops and activities for all ages, exhibitions, performances, talks, markets and more. See what's on so you can plan your weekend.

One Creative North Report Launched

One Creative North Report Launched

23 May 2025

One Creative North is a pan-northern initiative to grow the creative sectors through increased and more geographical equitable access to finance, skills training, R&D and connectivity.

Autumn round of Crowdfund Lancashire opens in May 2025

Autumn round of Crowdfund Lancashire opens in May 2025

13 May 2025

​If you have an idea for a project to improve the culture or sport offer in your local community, then you could get up to £15,000 towards your target from the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund. Applications are open from 20th May until 1st July 2025.

Words and Stories to be Celebrated in Burnley with Burnley Words Festival in May

Words and Stories to be Celebrated in Burnley with Burnley Words Festival in May

06 May 2025

​Burnley is set to come alive with words, creativity, and storytelling as the much-loved Wordy Weekend returns from 15th - 18th May. Audiences can take part in a packed programme of theatre, poetry, author talks, creative workshops, and live performances.

Transparency, collaboration, and storytelling take centre stage for Northern Design Festival 2025

Transparency, collaboration, and storytelling take centre stage for Northern Design Festival 2025

02 May 2025

Northern Design Festival (NDF) has unveiled its full programme for 2025, which runs from 15 - 17th May 2025, bringing together designers, strategists, studios and storytellers for three days of talks, workshops and events rooted in this year’s theme of Transparency.

Northern Doc Fund 2025 Opens

Northern Doc Fund 2025 Opens

02 April 2025

Northern Heart Films is now accepting applications for its unique support scheme, specifically designed for emerging Northern working-class filmmakers.

The Storey Makers showcases vital role of creative businesses in special Lancaster event

The Storey Makers showcases vital role of creative businesses in special Lancaster event

25 March 2025

From 24 - 31 March 2025, the creative businesses based at The Storey in Lancaster are hosting "The Storey Makers - an exhibition of creativity". You have the unique opportunity to see and meet these creative professionals and watch them make their work.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Mina Anwar

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Mina Anwar

05 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet actor, director and singer, Mina Anwar.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Julie Bell

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Julie Bell

05 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Julie Bell, Head of Cultural Services for Lancashire County Council.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Amy Quinn

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Amy Quinn

05 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Amy Quinn, an artist and sustainable creative workshop facilitator.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Wami Simmerie

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Wami Simmerie

02 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Wami Simmerie, a singer/songwriter and music producer.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Saira Hussain

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Saira Hussain

02 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Saira Hussain, the Co-Founder of HAD & Co, an architecture and planning practice.

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Alex O' Toole

#IWD2025: Creative Women - Alex O' Toole

02 March 2025

To celebrate International Women's Day on Satuday 8th March 2025, we're featuring interviews with dynamic, trailblazing, and courageous women working in creative fields who have a connection to Lancashire. Meet Alex O'Toole, a creative director, producer and writer, and Chair of Arts Lancashire.