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View article Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives

Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives

29th April 2021

Hull’s Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £198,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The funding will support the organisation’s plans over the next three years to increase cultural opportunities within Hull’s neighbourhoods as well as provide professional development and formal training for local creatives. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director of Absolutely Cultured said: “This is […]

View article Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity

Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity

15th April 2021

A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture. Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over the city in disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues and online. The event will take place from 16 – 18 July. Stephen Munn, […]

View article Hull’s huge 40ft whale skeleton to be brought back to life

Hull’s huge 40ft whale skeleton to be brought back to life

11th June 2020

A stunning new visualisation of the Hull Maritime Museum’s 40ft north Atlantic right whale skeleton has been created. A 3D laser scanning of the huge animal’s remains has been created by leading contemporary artists Heinrich and Palmer. And now the 110-year-old skeleton of a young female right whale, which was about two years old and […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need

Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need

27th March 2020

A helpline launched yesterday to support those most in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has already supported more than 100 residents. More than 160 people have called the Hull Helpline in its first 24 hours. Most of the calls were from residents requesting support with essential food and the collection of medication. Watch […]

View article Hull Helpline launched to support residents most in need during coronavirus crisis

Hull Helpline launched to support residents most in need during coronavirus crisis

26th March 2020

Hull City Council has launched a Hull Helpline to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The helpline has been set up for those who may have no other means of support and who may need help to access essential items and services including food, health and wellbeing and financial advice. It is available […]

View article Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers

Hopes and dreams of Hull children to be shared with shoppers

16th January 2020

Hull’s children will be sharing their visions for the future as part of an immersive art installation next month. Model City, from Absolutely Cultured, will see Hull’s children take shoppers and passers-by to alternate realities. The installation will take over King Edward Street this February half term. The playful and thought-provoking soundscape has been produced […]

View article UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report

20th November 2019

City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the title has had on the city. The report, published by the University of Hull, says “the most significant impact of all” was an estimated £676m […]

View article Absolutely Cultured project to see Hull children become city planners

Absolutely Cultured project to see Hull children become city planners

15th October 2019

Children in Hull will be asked to become city planners and architects in a major new project from Absolutely Cultured. Model City will see children from three primary schools take part in a series of workshops to explore relationships with cities. The project, supported by NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, will take place in October […]

View article Lumen Prize nominations include stunning Hull maritime art installation

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 […]

View article 5 Hull acts taking over at Edinburgh Fringe

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 […]

View article Absolutely Cultured names new chief executive

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 […]

View article A big free music festival is coming to Hull this weekend

A big free music festival is coming to Hull this weekend

9th July 2019

A free music festival featuring some of the UK’s most exciting music creators returns to Hull this weekend. PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial, which takes place across two weekends in London and Hull, features contemporary music including exciting, newly commissioned works from established names and rising stars. After entertaining audiences at London’s Southbank Centre last […]