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View article Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

26th March 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city. HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed all its sites except parks until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The decision follows Government advice to reduce social interaction to help […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

17th March 2020

Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement. “In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both […]

View article Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

16th March 2020

Two events at Hull City Hall have been postponed due to challenges related to coronavirus. Milton: Impossible, a show from British comedian Milton Jones, was due to go ahead on Wednesday 18 March. And Francis Rossi – I Talk Too Much was scheduled for Thursday 30 April. Both have been postponed until a suitable later […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

13th March 2020

Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]

View article Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

Glitter at the ready as Hull council worker competes for Strictly title

12th February 2020

On a normal day, Graham Paddock works on tackling antisocial behaviour across Hull’s neighbourhoods. Now he is donning sparkles and shining shoes as he joins 11 other amateur dancers to compete in this year’s Strictly Learn to Dance contest. The competition, hosted each year by charity Dove House Hospice, involves 24 members of the public […]

View article Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

3rd February 2020

The region’s first podcast festival is taking place this summer – and it’s happening right here in Hull. The Northern Podcast Festival will take place over four days in May and will include a number of well-known names from the world of podcasting. 🎧SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT🎧 We are so excited to announce our first act kicking […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

23rd January 2020

A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in film and an award-winning folk musician. And those missing Christmas can take in a charity panto featuring the city’s BBC broadcasting staff. Here are 5 […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

16th January 2020

One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star. Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, the last chance to see a famous portrait of William Wilberforce and one of the country’s most famous brass bands. Here are 5 things to […]

View article Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

10th January 2020

Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre. The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth Company, influenced by Hull Dance Prize winner Carla Morrill, as well as dancers from Hull and the Yorkshire region. It takes place on Sunday February […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

9th January 2020

The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh. Yet January is no reason to feel down as Hull hosts stage shows and exhibitions galore during the dreaded month, starting this weekend. Here are 5 things to do in Hull over […]

View article Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years

Decade of transformation: How Hull has changed in the past 10 years

17th December 2019

It’s been an incredible decade for Hull. The past 10 years have seen FA Cup and Challenge Cup finals for both sides of the city, the arrival of Siemens and, of course, UK City of Culture. Hull is certainly different to how it was 10 years ago, with millions of pounds of investment regenerating and […]