Over 700 children tell the world about Hull 16th November 2017 Over 700 young people from every secondary school in the city performed at the Royal Albert Hall last night (Wednesday 15 November) as one of only three massed ensembles to be part of the three day Music for Youth Proms. This prestigious event was a great opportunity to perform the piece Swerving East, showcasing the […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continues five year residency at Hull City Hall 10th November 2017 Hull Culture & Leisure and Hull City Council are delighted to announce the continuation of a significant partnership for a further five years with an international orchestra the Royal Philharmonic securing their presence in the city until 2024. The announcement was made at the beginning of the Orchestras concert at Hull City Hall […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Turner Prize nominee joins Ferens’ 2018 Open Exhibition judging panel 7th November 2017 Turner Prize nominee – Hurvin Anderson, Chair of UK City of Culture – Rosie Millard and Deputy Head of The Courtauld Gallery and Daniel Katz Curator of 20th Century Art – Barnaby Wright will join the selection panel for Hulls 2018 Open Exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery. This high profile line-up has been chosen from […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Hull Central Library to host display inspired by the British Librarys new exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic 27th October 2017 Library network launches Harry Potter-inspired displays across UK From Wednesday 1 November 2017, visitors will be able to discover fascinating facts about the History of Magic at Hull Central Library. Displays will launch simultaneously in 20 public libraries across the UK in tandem with the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition at the British […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Powerful commemoration of Hull soldiers who fought in the Great War 27th October 2017 A dramatic performance of combined arts, multi-media production involving poetry, music, and visual arts will commemorate citizen soldiers of Hull who fought in the Great War. Made possible with support from Hull City Councils Art Development Team and Grant to Art and Arts Council England funding, Other Ranks will take on Wednesday 8 November will […] Read more Leisure & Culture
The joy of reading brings people together in Hull 27th October 2017 A project evoking memories and instigating discussion is bringing people together through reading in Hull. Reading Rooms was launched in Londonderry in 2013 during the first UK City of Culture and is now being run in Hull as part of its year in the spotlight. The project began in Hull in the spring and has […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Striking the right chord this Halloween 27th October 2017 Children aged between 8-12 years-old will be able to get creative with musical instrument making and playing sessions at Hull Central Library this half-term. On Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday 1 November between 1-4pm, the participants will be introduced to the arts, through making and playing musical instruments, and, on completion, will receive an Arts […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Goldie to present this year’s Turner Prize in Hull 27th October 2017 The winner of Turner Prize 2017 is to be announced by acclaimed DJ, producer and artist Goldie at an awards ceremony in Hull on Tuesday 5 December. Goldie, who has toured the world with his music and has had his own art exhibited internationally, will make the presentation at the prestigious event, which is being […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Society of Chief Librarians Launch of Culture Offer 26th October 2017 The Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) launches the Universal Culture Offer today (Thursday 26 October) at the Central Library in Hull, UK City of Culture 2017. This new offer seeks to build on the excellent work already happening in libraries to bring new and diverse cultural experiences to local communities. Public libraries have a key […] Read more Leisure & Culture
One of Hulls best loved animals George, the Iguana passes away 23rd October 2017 The much-loved George, the Iguana, who lived in Pearson Park has sadly passed away today (Monday 23 October), following a recent deterioration of a long-term illness. He had already surpassed the average life span by at least five-years and was a popular member of the Pearson Park family. George has been living in the Pearson […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Opportunity for young writers extended 23rd October 2017 Hull Libraries has extended a competition inviting Hulls youngest writers to have their work published in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation. The Venn Young Writers Competition is now open until Wednesday 8 November, in a bid to reach more young people across the city. Children aged between 7-14 are invited to […] Read more Leisure & Culture
The Maritime Museum goes to the Movies 19th October 2017 For one week only, the beautiful and historic Court Room at the Hull Maritime Museum will be transformed into a movie theatre screening a series of films relating to the sea and seafaring as part of the national Museums at Night. This is a chance to see some much loved classics, family favourites and fascinating […] Read more Leisure & Culture