Keep up to date with the latest news from Arts Derbyshire and local artists, venues & arts organisations

We Are What We Overcome at Melbourne Festival

Sunday 26th September at Melbourne Assembly Rooms DE73 8GF Live Music, comedy, heartfelt stories and open conversations about mental health featuring Matt McGuinness and the MLC

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The Graham Crosland Jazz Quintet at Melbourne Festival

Although our focus is on creative art Melbourne Festival’s concerts & performances have always been an important part of the Festival. At the Melbourne Festival, The Ben Crossland Jazz Quintet will be performing, along with 3 others.

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Success for the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender!

The first Hannells Darley Park Weekender was a resounding success. Classic Ibiza got the party started on Friday 27 August with the finest Balearic beats remixed for a live orchestra, followed by family film showings of Frozen II (U) and Sing-a-long The Greatest Showman (PG) on the big screen on Saturday 28 August. The grand finale was the return of the much-loved Hannells Darley Park Concert on Sunday 29 August, complete with a thrilling fireworks display.

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Tarpey Gallery Open 2021 – Call For Entries

Tarpey Gallery Open 2021 takes over from the Midlands Open which ran from 2009 – 2017 and will be a more streamlined affair with online applications, a four week duration and a more minimal hang.

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A Spotlight On Derby Book Festival

We’re throwing the spotlight on Derby Book Festival, a relative newcomer in the Derbyshire festivals scene but one that has turned heads from its inception with the interesting and lively mix of events in its programme.

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A Brief History Of Melbourne Arts Festival

Melbourne Festival is very much a part of the vibrant Derbyshire festivals scene in the County and has established itself in the arts calendar over the last 15+ years so we thought we’d delve into its history and origins in this article.

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DCC Press Release – Get ready for the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender!

This bank holiday sees the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender. Classic Ibiza get the party started on Friday 27 August with the finest Balearic beats remixed for a live orchestra and stunning live vocalists. On Saturday 28 August, it’s family film time with outdoor screenings of Frozen II (U), and Sing-a-longa The Greatest Showman (PG), where you can join in and sing your heart out. Then on Sunday it’s the grand finale – the live return of the much-loved Hannells Darley Park Concert.

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Art of wellbeing creative expressive workshop on 19th Sept

The Art of Well Being is a series of creative workshops designed specifically to create, support and promote health and well being via the arts. The workshops are held in our beautiful and peaceful gallery space by qualified creative expressive practitioners.

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