Exhibition preview: Monet, The Magic Club and From Here To Here To Here
There’s a rare opportunity to see a work from one of the great painters in Blackpool, alongside a sound artwork made in response to the piece by young people at The Magic Club and an exhibition by celebrated contemporary artis Louise Giovanelli. Stephen Dunstan went to the preview event. We get some iconic performers in […]
Exhibition Review: Rachel Hey at HIVEArts
Blackpool artist Rachel Hey has opened her first solo exhibition at HIVEArts. Pencil and Paper brings together colourful abstract collages, highly detailed pencil portraits and digitally inspired character work shaped by years of artistic experimentation. David Simper went along to the exhibition launch and caught up with the artist. I’ve followed Rachel’s work for some […]
30 Days Wild: 10 nature events on the Fylde Coast this June
From beach cleans and bat walks to dune wildflowers and sea watching, there’s lots of ways to connect with nature across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Stephen Dunstan writes the first in a trio of articles to help you spend 30 Days Wild this June. June marks the return of 30 Days Wild, the nationwide […]
10 ways to celebrate Blackpool Pride
Whether you’re heading into town for the parade, planning a full weekend of celebrations or looking for something more low-key, here are ten ways to celebrate Blackpool Pride next weekend. Blackpool Pride celebrates 20 years next weekend, with thousands expected to gather across town for the annual celebrations. Alongside the main parade and festival on […]
Blackpool’s hip hop community breaks convention
An international festival of hip hop returns to Blackpool where it will take on a distinctly local beat, set to spill out of the theatre into courtyards, studios and skate spots. Blackpool’s hip hop scene is set to take over the town centre this weekend as local artists, dancers, skaters and musicians lead a packed […]