Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition 4th February 2020 Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music. The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music Service, announced the new recipients of its music tuition bursary scheme at a presentation evening at The Albemarle Centre. The youngsters will be given financial […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Hull Music ServiceMusicThe Rotary Club of Humberside
Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull 4th February 2020 The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer. The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday 24 June. Pet Shop Boys are an English synth-pop duo, formed in London in 1981 and consisting of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. ANNOUNCEMENT@petshopboys will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaChris LoweNeil TennantPet Shop Boys
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 […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on John GilbertMatt JohnsonNorthern Podcast FestivalThe Guilty Feminist
Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event 31st January 2020 Thousands of people made their way around Hull last night as the city was illuminated by Navigate, a three-day light and sound event in the city centre. Crowds gazed at four captivating installations that lit up Queen Victoria Square, Trinity Square and Prince’s Dock, as well as illuminating the skyline over the city centre. The […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMeridianNavigateOraclePendopoZenith
Historic maritime paintings return to Hull 31st January 2020 A number of historic maritime paintings from the Hull Maritime Museum’s collection, which were conserved early last year, are returning to the city. Last year, 35 paintings were identified and prioritised by those most in need of conservation. Work to treat the paintings was carried out early last year. The final 23 paintings have returned […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre 30th January 2020 Dance groups from across Hull will take to the stage at Hull New Theatre this Sunday, for the first time. Hull City Council’s Youth Arts Initiative Creative Voice will give young performers and choreographers a stage to showcase their talents on Sunday 2 February. Groups from across Hull and the East Riding will be showcasing […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on Creative VoiceHull City Council’s Youth Arts InitiativeHull DanceHull New Theatre
Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate 29th January 2020 Hull city centre is set to be illuminated by Navigate, a three-day sound and light event in the city centre. Navigate is made up of four installations including Oracle, an eight-metre floating lighthouse that predicts the weather using unique and captivating displays. Linked wirelessly to meteorological sensors, it takes real-time readings of wind speed, humidity, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNavigateOracle
5 things to do in Hull this week 29th January 2020 With 2020 well and truly up and running, here’s five fantastic events happening in Hull this week. 1. Navigate Hull City Centre Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February 5pm until 9pm each evening Free Navigate will consist of 4 installations in the city centre 👇 🟡 – Meridian (City Hall) 🟣 – Zenith (Queen […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News Theatre What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAfter:HoursBonus ArenaHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreNavigateParagon ArcadeWhat's On Hull
New-look for Humber Mouth Festival 29th January 2020 A new-look Humber Mouth has been launched, introducing a number of residencies and commission opportunities for readers and writers alike. The literature festival, which has been produced by Hull City Council and partners since 1992, is taking a break from the usual festival format with a number of programmes taking place until the summer. Projects […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerHCALHumber Mouth
Navigate: All you need to know about captivating three-day event 29th January 2020 Navigate, a captivating three-day light and sound event, opens in Hull city centre this week. From Thursday 30 January until Saturday 1 February, the city centre will be illuminated with stunning and mesmerising installations including laser beams and a floating lighthouse. Here’s all you need to know about Navigate – Where is it? Navigate will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityKazimierMeridianNavigateOraclePendopoZenith
8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event 28th January 2020 An 8-metre floating lighthouse has landed in Prince’s Dock ahead of Navigate, a captivating three-day sound and light event opening in Hull city centre this Thursday (30 January). The lighthouse, Oracle, will float in the dock and show the superstitions and importance placed on the weather and what it holds for the fortunes of those […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityKazimierNavigateOracle
Historic Hull fountains set for makeover 28th January 2020 Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountains are set for a makeover that will see them returned to their former glory. The fountains, built in 1935, are being restored as part of the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment. They were once said to be the largest illuminated fountains in the country. They were designed as a corresponding feature […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleQueens GardensRose Bowl