5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe 2nd August 2019 Five Hull theatre makers are taking over at Edinburgh Fringe as the world’s largest arts festival gets under way. With support from Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured and Back To Ours, the local contingent is taking five exciting shows, all of which were seen for the first time right here in Hull. Whether you’re heading […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedBack to OursHull LibrariesHull Truck Theatre
Gallery and art shop joins Humber Street creative hub 2nd August 2019 A popular art shop, studio and gallery is relocating to become part of a new cultural and creative hub in Hull’s Fruit Market. Form Shop & Studio is moving into the ground floor of 61-63 Humber Street, which has undergone a £1.2m redevelopment to become a centre for the creative arts. Form, which sells affordable, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ArtlinkFormFruit Markethttps://news.hull.gov.uk/tag/humber-street-sesh/Hull City CouncilHumber StreetWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 2nd August 2019 It’s almost the weekend – and this week’s two-day work break (for most of us) features one of the city’s most well-attended music events – or events of any kind for that matter. We will also see a famous trawler moved for the first time in two decades, plus get the chance to watch a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairBonus ArenaBurton Constable HallFruit MarketHull MarinaHumber Street SeshRiver HullVictoria Dock
Humber Street Sesh: 6 acts not to miss this weekend 1st August 2019 Hull’s answer to Glastonbury takes place this weekend – and with no mud, no tents, flushing toilets, firm concrete underfoot and the bus to get you home at the end of the day, we’ll take Humber Street Sesh over a cow field any day. As the countdown begins to the urban festival’s early Friday start […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Back to OursBBC Radio 6BBC Radio HumbersideBurnsy ShowChiedu OrakaFruit MarketHumber StreetHumber Street Sesh
Hull’s Chiedu Oraka: If you grew up on a council estate, you can relate to my music 31st July 2019 Meet a musician from North Hull estate whose music is challenging people’s perceptions of the city and inspiring the next generation. Chiedu Oraka, 31, is headlining on the Back To Ours Big Top stage at this weekend’s Humber Street Sesh. The rapper is tipped for big things on the UK’s rap and grime scene. His […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Chiedu OrakaHumber Street SeshKRS-OneSpotifyStormzy
Free family fun: your money-saving guide to summer holidays and beyond 31st July 2019 Keeping children entertained can be an expensive business. Here’s a round-up of just a few of the many free activities taking place in every corner of Hull that children of all ages – and parents and carers – will love. Queen Victoria Square’s fountains are irresistible to children of all ages on hot, sunny days. […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Museums News East ParkEnnerdaleFish TrailHull and East Riding MuseumHull Culture and LeisureHull Maritime MuseumHull Paragon InterchangePickering ParkQueen Victoria SquareWest ParkWoodford
Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair to be moved on Sunday 30th July 2019 Hull’s Arctic Corsair will move for the first time in 20 years on Sunday. The country’s last distant water side-winder trawler will leave its spot on the River Hull near to the Museums Quarter. Starting at 7am, LGSA Marine and Dean’s Tugs will undertake the complex operation to move the 693-tonne trawler down the river […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNational Lottery Heritage FundRiver HullVictoria Dock
Humber Street Sesh recruits graffiti stars to bring colour and creativity 29th July 2019 Two world-renowned street artists are heading to Hull to bring a burst of colour to this year’s Humber Street Sesh. Hong Kong’s Bao Ho and Anny Chong have taken inspiration from Hull’s landmarks to decorate walls in the Fruit Market before and during the two-day event this weekend. Bao and Anny will create large colourful artworks […] Read more Leisure & Culture News ANHZAnny ChongArtBao HoFruit MarketGraffitiHong KongHumber Street SeshSimple BaoWykeland Beal
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 26th July 2019 It’s been a somewhat warm week, so you may be looking forward to some fun in the fresh air this weekend. Luckily for you, the city is hosting its annual Veterans Weekend, a Pride finale and a folk festival with a maritime twist. Plan your weekend now! 1. Veterans Weekend East Park Saturday and Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on After:HoursBonus ArenaEast ParkHull Folk and Maritime FestivalHull History CentreHull MarinaPride in HullVeterans Weekend
WWE superstars are coming to Hull for the first time 26th July 2019 The WWE is bringing its wrestling superstars to Hull for the first time later this year. Its NXT UK tour will come to the Bonus Arena on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November, with tickets going on sale this morning. The WWE is the world’s largest professional wrestling organisation with a global fanbase in the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaNXT UKRAWSmackdownWWE
Absolutely Cultured names new chief executive 25th July 2019 Absolutely Cultured has appointed a new chief executive. Stephen Munn, who is chief executive and artistic director at Deda, a dance and production company in Derby, will join the Hull culture company in October. Stephen held his current role for 13 years, overseeing a successful period of growth. He holds an MA in Arts Management […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedDedaStephen Munn
Humber Street Sesh director ‘feeling supersonic’ over Liam Gallagher gig 24th July 2019 Some might say the timing of Liam Gallagher’s Hull concert is not ideal for this year’s Humber Street Sesh. But organisers of the huge Hull music festival would not agree. Festival director Mark Page said the coincidental timing of the two events on Saturday 3 August is “awesome” for the city. Mark said he was “feeling […] Read more Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Culture and LeisureHumber Street SeshJohnny MarrLiam GallagherMTVOasis
