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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Head into Hull city centre this weekend for a fantastic immersive installation and pop in to see one of the region’s biggest regular art exhibitions. One of Hull’s most popular bands will return, while theatre and more art rounds out another cracking weekend of activities in the city. Here are 5 things to do in […]

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View article Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know

The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend. The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. The artwork was selected by a panel of judges […]

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View article Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever

Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever

Children from the city will perform Song for Hull in front of a live audience at the Bonus Arena tomorrow. The project – launched during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture in 2017 – has been allowed to continue thanks to funding from Newground Together, NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Hull University […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

Some big names from the worlds of music, comedy and art are coming to Hull this weekend. So what’s new? Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend. 1. Amigo The Devil The Polar Bear Friday 7 February 7.30pm £10 If you’ve ever heard a room full of people yelling “I hope your […]

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View article National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches

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, […]

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View article Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

Hull to host first Northern Podcast Festival

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 […]

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View article Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event

Pictures: Hull illuminated by captivating Navigate event

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 […]

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View article Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

Hull dancers to take over Hull New Theatre

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 […]

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View article Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate

Hull set to be illuminated by Navigate

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, […]

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