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October is Black History Month in the UK., celebrating the achievements and contributions of black people not just in the UK, but throughout the world, and also to educate all on black history. Inspired by the 2020 Black Lives Matter events, the new campaign is called ‘Proud To Be’. It will invite Black and Brown people of all ages throughout the UK to share what they are proud to be.
Natasha Hawthornthwaite - Northern Heart Films’ Creative Director - has won Best Documentary at the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) for her short documentary ‘Joy Uncensored’, about an multi-award winning slam poet and writer, 64 year old Joy France.
Flexi-job apprenticeships will help employers overcome structural barriers to making greater use of apprenticeships. They will support businesses in all sectors to make a sustainable investment in the skills they need to grow, and build a diverse talent pipeline for the future. We are trying to capture the potential demand for a flexible approach to how apprentices are deployed in the creative and digital field.
This Autumn, The Dukes Theatre, in partnership with, Good Creator, is hosting ‘The Sessions’, a ten-week series of virtual keynote lectures jam-packed with insight, inspiration and expert guidance to aspiring, emerging and established artists age 16+, to build a career in theatre arts.
A new studio theatre, The Playhouse in the West End of Morecambe, has thrown open its doors after months of Covid uncertainty releasing a full programme of events from September to Christmas.
'The Road to Happiness' is a Northern Heart Films collaboration with Wigan Council, which was recently screened at Wigan Arts Festival's Pop-Up cinema.
2022 marks the momentous occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – marking 70 years of service to her people and the Commonwealth. A new arts commission has been launched to celebrate the special connection she has to Lancashire and its people.
We are sad to share news of the untimely loss of our dear friend and collaborator, Matt Evans who passed away recently following a short illness.
Last chance to submit your ideas for Lancashire’s bid to win UK City of Culture 2025. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 31 August 2021.
More support to help secure the future of arts and cultural organisations who have previously been supported by the Culture Recovery Fund.
In celebration of Lancaster-based The Dukes 50th Anniversary, they are kicking off a year of celebration with their new Autumn 2021 season, packed with a host of imaginative storytelling in comedy, drama, film and family shows.
We're seeking a small group of young creatives to participate in this intense and quick-fire programme; to go from taking on the challenge for Lancashire to prototyping and testing potential solutions in just a week.
Preston-based integrated marketing agency, ICG has enjoyed a winning first half to the year after adding 10 new clients to its impressive roster. The new wins include Hamilton Building Construction Limited, St Annes based aparthotel Hy Hotel and public sector client, Fylde Council.
Arts Council England have launched a new Emergency Resource Support fund for organisations at imminent risk of failure to support them until the end of the year.
The National Festival of Making brings their second public realm installation to Blackburn this year following the postponement of the 2021 festival. The unmissable Dodecalis Luminarium, a giant, inflatable sculpture and sensory maze experience like no other, will stop in Blackburn for 4 days in August.
