Trinity Market welcomes new artist showcase 12th July 2023 Hull’s Trinity Market is to have a year-long artist showcase for the first time. Hull-based artist Keith Key will display different pieces in the historic venue during the 12-month programme. His work has already been seen in the Market, for the King’s Coronation earlier this year, with his piece ‘God Save The Royal Tree’ being […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration ArtBanksyCouncillor Rob PritchardTrinity Market
Gypsy and Traveller gallery opens at Streetlife Museum 10th July 2023 A new gallery is opening at Hull’s Streetlife Museum, celebrating local Gypsy and Traveller heritage. Funded by Arts Council England, the display – complete with a life-sized model of a piebald horse – has been carefully created with members from local Gypsy and Traveller communities, and with extensive support from York Travellers Trust. An event […] Read more Museums News Councillor Rob PritchardStreetlife Museum
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years 10th July 2023 The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull 7th July 2023 Hull City Council is supporting musicians and creative people in the city via two new projects. The two-year industry development programmes are focussed on the creative industry and the music industry. The programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after successful bidding by Hull City Council. The UKSPF is a key part […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor mike rossCouncillor Rob PritchardcreativecultureMusicUKSPF
Rugby and Clive Sullivan celebrated at Streetlife Museum 4th July 2023 A new display celebrating the legendary Clive Sullivan and rugby as a whole in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum. Hull Museums has been working in partnership with the Sullivan family, rugby league teams Hull FC and Hull KR, and the Hull Roundheads rugby union team to tell the story of Hull’s strong relationship […] Read more Museums News Sport Clive SullivanCouncillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureRugby LeagueStreetlife Museum
Parklets trial aimed at boosting Hull’s evening economy 4th July 2023 Works will soon get underway to install new parklet outdoor seating areas on Princes Dock Street. A published decision record confirmed Hull City Council has awarded a contract to local firm Pearl Green Engineering Limited to manufacture, supply, deliver and install the project. The six parklets will be in the existing pedestrianised zone between Mccoy’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Drake DavisDecision RecordOld TownParkletPrinces Dock Street
Football Foundation kicks off major improvements for Bude Park 3rd July 2023 A scheme that will see much-improved football facilities at Bude Park will soon kick-off thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and government’s Football Foundation. Bude Park was identified as a potential site for improvement by the Football Foundation. Submitted last summer, the project will see the creation of a full-size pitch, six […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Bude ParkCllr Rob PritchardFootball Foundation
What’s on in Hull – July 2023 30th June 2023 Read our selections of what’s on this month in Hull. Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Hull New TheatreHullBIDsportVista Festival
Free annual leisure membership for Hull judo champion 26th June 2023 A reigning national judo champion is being given free access to Hull’s public leisure facilities, after being identified as a potential future world-class competitor. Gracie Wilson, 16, will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme is designed to help gifted sports people who are gaining recognition from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Rob PritchardHull Culture and LeisureJudo
First look at Freedom Festival 2023 26th June 2023 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has unveiled key dates for their highly anticipated summer festival, and offered a sneak preview of the incredible artists set to use the city as a stage from August 30 until September 3. Renowned for its world-class reputation regionally and all across the UK and Europe, Hull’s Freedom Festival returns in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival 2023Freedom Festival Arts Trust
Hull’s biggest street festival returns 23rd June 2023 Hull’s biggest free street festival is to return, boosted by a donation from the Leader of Hull City Council. The Vista Festival will take place on Princes Avenue on Saturday 8 July, from 3:00pm to 9:30pm. Thousands will be entertained by live music, art installations and street entertainment, while food outlets will offer dishes from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor mike rossVista Festival
NEXT STEPS FOR HULL’S BANKSY: Trinity Market contender for permanent accessible location 22nd June 2023 Hull City Council is currently considering a permanent location for the Banksy artwork ‘Draw the Raised Bridge’ with Trinity Market a possible option. The mural was confirmed as a Banksy when it first appeared in January 2018 on the permanently raised Scott Street bridge. The bridge was already due to be dismantled, because of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Arts and cultureBanksyHumber Street GalleryScott Street BridgeTrinity Market
