Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’ 16th August 2019 Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes. Freedom Festival announced today that she will be stepping down from her role following this year’s festival. Jenny was the first employee to join Freedom Festival Arts Trust […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Stephen BradyFreedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustJenny Howard-Coombes
Ferens new exhibition opens this weekend 16th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow. Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry Moore, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryJames RussellReflection: British Art in an Age of Change
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 14th August 2019 Your weekly events round-up starts early this week. With plenty happening in Hull on Thursday, our weekend is now four days long, starting with the excellent Trinity Live, which showcases not only some fantastic unsigned bands but also some of the city’s best street food, craft beer and shopping. Here are 5 things to do […] Read more Ferens Museums News What's on East Riding TheatreHumber StreetHumber Street GalleryMuseums QuarterOld TownRSPBTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Stunning Ferens exhibition takes shape 13th August 2019 A new exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks opens at Ferens Art Gallery this weekend Reflection: British Art in an Age of Change presents a dynamic and diverse vision of Britain and British art, which asks questions about identity and belonging. Artists in the exhibition include Graham Dean, Elisabeth Frink, Barbara Hepworth, David Hockney, Henry […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Barbara HepworthBridget RileyCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDavid HockneyElisabeth FrinkEric RaviliousGillian WearingGraham DeanHenry MooreHull Culture and LeisureJames RussellReflectionThe Ingram CollectionVictoria Sin
Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation 9th August 2019 One of the highlights of last year’s spectacular Urban Legends: Northern Lights event, from Absolutely Cultured, has been nominated for a prestigious global art prize, the Lumen Prize. Ship of the Gods, by artists Anna Heinrich and Leon Palmer, saw Hull’s maritime history merge with stunning Norwegian landscapes to create a spellbinding installation in Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Absolutely CulturedHeinrich & PalmerHeritage Lottery FundHull City CouncilHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLumen PrizeShip of the GodsUrban Legends: Northern Lights
Hull’s role in protecting those at sea explored in new exhibition 8th August 2019 An exhibition in Hull will explore the role the city has played in supporting its seafaring community. For those in Peril on the Sea will look at how, from the 18th century to the present day, efforts have been made to help seafarers and to improve their physical and moral welfare. The free exhibition will […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairFor those in Peril on the SeaHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeMaritime heritage
Emotional send-off as Arctic Corsair makes penultimate journey 5th August 2019 Huge crowds gathered at the weekend to see Hull’s famous Arctic Corsair move from its spot on the River Hull for the first time in 20 years. The relocation of the country’s last surviving distant water sidewinder trawler signals the start of Hull’s major heritage-led Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project After weeks of preparation, two […] Read more Museums News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardRiver HullSpurn Lightship
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
