New studio space available in Trowbridge

There is a new artists’ space being set up in the centre of Trowbridge with good facilities and studios to rent. It is an ex office space over the top of shops and is very light and spacious. At present there are four studios available to rent (three have been taken). If you are an … Continue reading →

The Courtyard Makers Market at Fisherton Mill this Saturday (24 July)

Why not spend time this Saturday )24 July) at The Courtyard Makers Markets at Fisherton Mill in Salisbury. The weather forecast is looking excellent, the Makers are all ready to roll and we have some great live music lined up for the occasion. There will be live music in the Courtyard from 2pm-4pm so you … Continue reading →

Court Room Cabaret Saturday 24 June, 7.30pm

Saturday 24 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm will be the last of Trowbridge Town Hall’s Court Room Cabaret events. Featuring four fabulous performers and hosted by the notoriously hilarious Emily Souper. You’ll be entertained with live music, comedy and spoken word. The bar is open with a brand new offer from Bradford-on-Avon’s Kettlesmith Brewery with a … Continue reading →

Job: Wiltshire Music Centre – current vacancies

Wiltshire Music Centre currently has two exciting vacancies to join their team in in Bradford on Avon Fundraising Co-Ordinator (part-time 3 days per week) An exceptional opportunity to join its small and vibrant team that sits at the heart of the organisation’s ambitious business plan, delivering key fundraising initiatives to support increased income generation. This … Continue reading →

Going overboard with HMS Pinafore!

The Elizabethan Evening is Going Overboard this year with two outdoor performances. Set in the grounds of the Historical Manor Farm in Corsley, BA12 7QE (once refuge to Sir Walter Raleigh).  The professional theatre company Illyria are performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s much love comic opera HMS Pinafore on Sunday 1 August at 2.30 and 7pm.  … Continue reading →

Arts Connect: Cultural leadership and the power of knowing – your audience, your impact and your value

Do you know the impact of your work and how to communicate the value of what you do? Do you have responsibility for growing your cultural business? Arts Connect have a new course that will inform and ignite new approaches to your strategic cultural leadership. They believes that the most successful cultural sector organisations have … Continue reading →

Government urged to support the UK Music Industry

MPs from across the political divide have joined forces to call on the Government to back plans to help the UK music industry, which contributed £5.8 billion a year to the economy pre-Covid-19, get back on its feet. The cross-party group has also highlighted how many freelancers and self-employed workers – who make up around … Continue reading →

Create Gloucester launch Create Local

Create Gloucester has launched its Create Local programme which is part of their mission to unlock more resources, time and energy for arts, culture and creativity in communities across Gloucestershire. Part of the Create Local programme has been the setting up of local networks lead by Catalysts to support people in communities interested in making their … Continue reading →

Creative writing and cultural education in the school setting 21 July 4pm

The Wiltshire & Swindon Cultural Education Partnership (W&SCEP) invites colleagues from primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire & Swindon to join this FREE online talk on Wednesday 21 July 4pm to 5pm about creative writing and cultural education, by author and teacher Fiona Clark. With a focus on supporting pupil’s wellbeing, and skills development for staff, this session … Continue reading →

Guidance for museums and heritage sites post 19 July

Following plans announced by the UK government for the majority of social distancing measures to be scrapped from 19 July, ALVA (Association for Leading Visitor Attractions) has published draft guidance to help museums and heritage sites respond to the new approach of letting personal discretion dictate safety measures. The guidance is shaped by its own … Continue reading →