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View article National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

4th February 2020

It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull. Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling tour of six schools across the city. Harry Potter Night 2020 is on February 7th at Central Library. Join us for an evening of storytelling, […]

View article Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull

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 […]

View article Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

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 […]

View article Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event

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 […]

View article Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

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 […]

View article Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate

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, […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this week

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 […]

View article New-look for Humber Mouth Festival

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 […]

View article Navigate: All you need to know about captivating three-day event

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 […]

View article 8-metre floating lighthouse lands in Prince’s Dock ahead of captivating three-day event

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 […]

View article Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event

Let there be light! Hull to host captivating outdoor event

27th January 2020

Hull city centre will be lit up this week with a spectacular three-day event celebrating the city’s rich maritime heritage. Navigate, featuring mesmerising sculptures and outdoor exhibits from the acclaimed Kazimier team, will celebrate the start of the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project and take place from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February from […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

23rd January 2020

A musical quartet of events begins with a delightfully angsty appearance by a cult favourite band that will be followed by a huge record fair, a show exploring music in film and an award-winning folk musician. And those missing Christmas can take in a charity panto featuring the city’s BBC broadcasting staff. Here are 5 […]