Festivals & Festivals Development News

Media Release – Dinos, Eagles and Ultimate Rock, new shows are announced for 2025 at Derby Arena

Check out these four exciting shows coming to Derby Arena next year!

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Navigating the Present, Shaping the Future Symposium: PART ONE

Together with Derby City Council, UKNA wish to discuss some of the key questions for new artists now and in the future: supporting and sustaining their practice and learning what we can do together and for each other.

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BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL NOMINATED FOR ‘ACHIEVEMENT IN OPERA’ AWARD BY THE 2024 UK THEATRE AWARDS, WITH BUXTON OPERA HOUSE ALSO SHORTLISTED FOR ‘BEST WORKFORCE’

Buxton International Festival (BIF) has been nominated for a prestigious Achievement in Opera award by the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, marking another milestone in the Festival’s growing reputation. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the creative excellence and outstanding work seen on and off stage throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year’s awards ceremony will be held on Sunday 20 October at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, hosted by Faye Tozer.

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Beam Arts are seeking to commission an artist to create a fun treasure hunt style trail over the festive period

Beam Arts are seeking to commission an artist / artist collaboration to work with independent businesses to create a fun treasure hunt style trail for families over the festive period.

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The Northern Light Cinema Film and Event Diary

Check out the Northern Light Cinema Film and Event Diary for the last few months of the year.

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Derby Season of Light Festival Returns To Shine Spotlight on Dazzling Creativity and Cultures

Derby Season of Light (DSOL) 2024 returns between October and December and is the annual celebration of our city and county’s dazzling creativity and cultures involving thousands of local people in a packed programme.

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University of Derby’s MA Arts Degree Show returns to Artcore Gallery this September

University of Derby’s MA Arts Degree Show returns to Artcore Gallery this September, showcasing the remarkable work of graduating students from the MA Arts (Fine Art & Photography) programme.

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New High Peak Walking & Cycling Festival to celebrate the Great Outdoors (20-29 September 2024)

Some of the High Peak’s most scenic walking and cycling routes, charming towns and villages, and unique cultural assets will be showcased and celebrated during a brand new High Peak Walking & Cycling Festival from 20th to 29th September 2024.

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