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Revving engines and raising roofs at Hesslewood charity event
Hesslewood Office Park is set to transform into a haven for automotive enthusiasts and families alike as it prepares for the return of its popular Classic Cars at Hesslewood charity event.
Continue readingHull Trains marks fourth year supporting city’s Pride celebrations
Hull Trains is proud to be supporting the city’s iconic Pride celebrations on Saturday 27 July, as Hull is transformed into a rainbow of colour.
Continue readingReady for a haunting at Hull City Hall’s Halloween Silent Disco?
Prepare for a Halloween night like no other as Hull City Hall presents the spookiest, most exhilarating Silent Disco event of the year.
Continue readingFreedom Festival celebrates the human experience
Freedom Festival Arts Trust is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Freedom Festival 2024, a spectacular celebration of arts, culture, and human experiences. With a series of captivating performances and events, this year’s festival promises to delight audiences in Hull and once again, Freedom On Tour in Bridlington.
Continue readingBeverley Puppet Festival – just one week to go!
It’s only a week to go until the start of Beverley Puppet Festival with a fantastic selection of ticketed and free shows for kids, teens, […]
Continue readingRollits will be offering legal advice and wine tasting at Driffield Show
We had a chat with Neil Franklin and Ruth Maltby-Sinkler at Rollits about one of the UK’s largest agricultural shows taking place on your doorstep.
Continue readingTheatre review: Guts! The Musical
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Guts! The Musical at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBig larks from the panto cast at the Big Marlarkey
Think it’s too early to talk about Christmas? Think again!
Continue readingDove House Hospice brings new concept charity shop to Hull
A new charity retail concept is coming to Hull that promises to revolutionise secondhand shopping in the city. Dove House Hospice is launching ‘The Market’ on Saturday 20 July – a reimagined thrift store experience.
Continue readingAvenues Open Gardens returns for 2024
Avenues Open Gardens is an urban open gardens event which takes place in the HU5 area of Hull over two Sunday afternoons in late June and July every year.
Continue readingQ&A with Maureen Lennon, writer of Guts! The Musical
Presented in partnership with Hull Maritime Museum, Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to the brand-new community production of Guts! The Musical (Saturday 29 June – Sunday 6 July).
Continue readingVolunteering opportunities available at July’s Beverley Puppet Festival
Career-developing volunteer positions for next month’s festival are open for applications.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival reveals line-up
Middle Child have announced the full programme for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Village to host biennial Open Gardens and Flower Festival
Nine gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.
Continue readingThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull City Hall in Classics Series
As part of its continued commitment to bring world-class performers to the city, Hull City Hall has announced the line up for its upcoming season of classical concerts and lunchtime organ showcases.
Continue readingThere’s a ghost ‘pottering about’ in the house
That famous pottery scene from the ’90s hit film Ghost will be recreated live on stage when Ghost The Musical wheels into Hull New Theatre next year from 29 April to 3 May.
Continue readingWorld street food festival returns – with Euro football optional
Independent food and drink businesses from across the region will be aiming to tap into the football frenzy this week with the return of Hull Street Food Nights.
Continue readingPreparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual produce show
The 77th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 20 July.
Continue readingBeverley Gin Festival all set for this weekend at Minster
With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June.
Continue readingThousands to descend on city of Hull for the region’s flagship 10k running event
The countdown is on for the return of the hugely popular Hull 10k, which will be staged on the city streets on Sunday 9 June.
Continue readingCity centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds
Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses.
Continue readingJanet Street-Porter CBE announced as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards
The iconic writer, producer and television personality has been confirmed as this year’s guest speaker.
Continue readingAnne Brontë Celebration at St Mary’s, Lowgate
Everyone has heard of the Brontë sisters – they lived at Haworth, died young, had a drunken brother and wrote novels. Clever Charlotte wrote ‘Jane Eyre’ and eccentric Emily wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’. And then there was the other one. Anne.
Continue readingCouncil encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week
A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).
Continue readingSnow Patrol to bring UK arena tour to Hull in 2025
Snow Patrol have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on 13 September via Polydor Records.
Continue readingHull theatre company to open a loose parts play space in Hull city centre
Hull-based theatre company The Herd are opening a pop-up play space in Princes Quay Shopping Centre. The Herd Shop will be an exciting new play centre for children aged 0-5 and their families.
Continue readingBarnsley Civic and Concrete Youth unite to enhance accessibility in the creative sector
Barnsley Civic is delighted to announce that Hull-based Concrete Youth, a pioneering charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) through cultural provision, is joining them as an associate company.
Continue readingSilent Uproar in association with Hull Truck Theatre presents Dead Girls Rising
A brand-new production from Hull-based Silent Uproar, Dead Girls Rising is an angry, joyous, punk protest that doesn’t pull any punches. Written by Maureen Lennon, with music and lyrics from Anya Pearson (international punk artist featured on BBC Radio 6 Introducing), Dead Girls Rising is an explosive exploration of what it takes to live and survive within a violent patriarchy.
Continue readingLocal business sponsors Hull 4 Heroes Humber Bridge Soapbox Race
Hull-based modular and portable building specialist, Phoenix Building Systems, is sponsoring the annual Hull 4 Heroes SoapBox Derby. This event will raise money to support veterans’ transition to civilian life and will take place on Saturday 15 June, between 10am and 3pm, at the Humber Bridge car park.
Continue readingHull-based digital marketing agency up for esteemed creative award
Hull-based digital marketing agency, Superfly Marketing, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious 2024 Prolific North Creative Awards.
Continue readingThe Children’s Bookshow brings Canadian author and illustrator Sydney Smith to Hull New Theatre
This autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Yorkshire primary schools the chance to see award-winning author and illustrator Sydney Smith in a live performance at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingNetworking groups join forces to eat their way through Humber Business Week
Organisers of one of the Humber’s biggest corporate get-togethers are inviting delegates to eat their way through Biz Week as they count down to this year’s showcase.
Continue readingSuperhero Day revives comic book memories for joke shop owner
A business which was selling American comic books even before Superman was created will join the attractions on the streets of Hull city centre when Superhero Day returns next week.
Continue readingTheatre review: Little Shop of Horrors
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingTheatre review: Sense & Sustainability
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingCamping returns to William’s Den next week
The ultimate overnight adventure for families and nature-lovers amidst panoramic Yorkshire views and starry skies.
Continue readingSkindred announce ‘Smile (Again)’ UK headline tour – coming to Asylum
Welsh “ragga metal” legends Skindred have announced that they will be bringing their UK headline tour to Hull this autumn.
Continue readingAcid Klaus + Wet Man + Azyys at The New Adelphi Club
Anyone lucky enough to attend BDRRM’s ace Xmas party will have witnessed ACID KLAUS not only take the roof off the place (then kindly put it back) but also have an almost psychic ability to make everyone lose control of their legs (and minds) and for that reason and that reason alone we are proud to invite the Acid Klaus live collective back to The Adelphi to kick start the summer to headline and curate an evening of fun, weird and eccentric electronic pop – but not as you know it!
Continue readingQ&A: Anton Stephans and Matthew Heywood on Little Shop of Horrors
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to their brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors (Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June). Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Continue readingHullBID assembles top speakers for Biz Week highlight
HullBID has announced a trio of top speakers for its Inspiring People dinner which has become established as a highlight of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingBeverley Gin festival is back at the Minster this June
With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is back this June at Beverley Minster.
Continue readingAct III presents Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre warmly invites audiences to come and enjoy the latest production co-created by Act III, the theatre making group for retired adults. Sense & Sustainability is a witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting comedy with community at its heart.
Continue readingRollits runners are taking on a 10K challenge in aid of a worthy cause
We had a chat with Josh Hobson at Rollits about the MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024. The MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024 is […]
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre launches Grow Festival 2024
Hull Truck Theatre is excited to announce that the programme for Grow Festival is now on sale. Supporting artists and local talent development, the festival is making a welcome live return, with a packed programme of free and paid-for performances, sharing workshops and networking opportunities.
Continue readingThe mean green monster musical, plus so much more at Hull Truck Theatre this May
Hull Truck Theatre presents an exciting programme of work in May, including the highly anticipated, devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors from Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June. Presented in co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton, this popular ’80s cult classic will leave audiences laughing, screaming and vowing to give up gardening for life!
Continue readingIndustry expert to share marketing secrets at Humber Business Week
The Director of Hull-based content marketing agency Different Resonance, Matt Johnson, will reveal 19 (and a half) marketing secrets as part of this year’s Humber Business Week programme.
Continue readingA celebration of Yorkshire’s history, landscape and culture at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Hull
Now in its third year, the Yorkshire Heritage Summit will be held in Hull over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. This year will be the biggest summit yet, with volunteers from Yorkshire’s many heritage organisations and people with an interest in Yorkshire heritage descending on Hull for a range of events.
Continue readingHome-grown heroes, bdrmm, headline Humber Street Sesh 2024
The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, hailed last year by NME as one of “Britain’s best kept musical secrets,” will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street this year.
Continue readingBeal invites house hunters to experience latest luxury homes at The Greenways Show Village launch
Prospective buyers are being invited to view some of prestige housebuilder Beal Homes’ latest luxury homes as the housebuilder launches a stunning Show Village at its flagship The Greenways development in Goole.
Continue readingThe Hull Business Expo proves a monumental success
The directors behind The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) are celebrating after the organisation’s first large-scale public event was met with a hugely positive response.
Continue readingTheatre review: Baby, He Loves You
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Middle Child’s Baby, He Loves You.
Continue readingDigital skills in the spotlight as Power Hour marks milestone
A series of free business briefings set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy is expecting another full house next week for its milestone tenth event.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh to widen artistic programme for 2024
Hull’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, is set to widen its artistic programme by introducing some exciting new elements at this year’s event.
Continue readingSpeaking to the future of Humber offshore wind
The full potential of offshore wind in the Humber is the focus of the region’s leading 2024 renewables event.
Continue readingGlobetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution – Ragini Annan to share her story at Humber Business Week Elevenses natter
A woman who progressed from being a childhood runaway to a globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution of the 1980s will tell her story at one of the standout events of this year’s Humber Business Week.
Continue readingMotown legends to bring tour to Hull this September
This September will see Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations with Tavares come together to tour six UK cities, including Hull’s Connexin Live on 5 September.
Continue readingSpringtime exhibition at Humber Street Gallery explores Hull’s rich folk history
This May, Humber Street Gallery invites you to explore the bizarre and magical side of Hull with an immersive exhibition by artist Jack Pell – Byland’s Super Saga.
Continue readingAsylum brings you the ultimate daytime clubbing experience
Daytime clubbing is the latest trend sweeping the nation and it’s coming to one of Hull’s most popular venues, Asylum, this May Bank Holiday weekend.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens returns this June
Save the date for the annual Cottingham Open Gardens event. Experience the beauty of the gardens on Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 June from 10am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in nature, inspiration, and fun, all in support of Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingRollits to host a free Employment Law Update Seminar
We had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment at Rollits, about recent changes to employment law.
Continue readingLittle Shop of Horrors is comin’ down the street for you!
Hull Truck Theatre invites you this summer to feed the need for musical hilarity with the devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that is Little Shop of Horrors, the show that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to Hull. Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Continue readingHull New Theatre is ready to razzle dazzle
The multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be at Hull New Theatre from 30 June – 5 July 2025 as part of a UK tour by David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler.
Continue readingFundraising live music session at East Yorkshire brewery
Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising music night at an East Yorkshire brewery.
Continue readingOUTSTANDING exhibition comes to Walkington
The Viewfinder Photographic Society (VPS) will be returning to The Ferguson Fawsitt in Walkington during the early May Bank Holiday weekend with an exhibition of stunning East Yorkshire photographs dedicated to local resident and dementia campaigner, Wendy Mitchell.
Continue readingHead down to Trinity Market for a night full of horse racing for the Lord Mayor’s Charities of the Year
Get ready for an exhilarating night of fun, excitement and charitable giving at a Charity Race Night on Saturday 11 May, starting at 7pm.
Continue readingFresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival announces six new commissions for inaugural event
Middle Child have announced the six writers commissioned for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market in July.
Continue readingGiant inflatable assault course returning to William’s Den this May
An award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction, William’s Den, will be springing into the May bank holiday weekend with the return of ‘The 175’, from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery partners with local running club to host second 10k trail race
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery and a Bridlington running club are partnering for a second Wold Top 10k trail run.
Continue readingAn interview with Maureen Lennon, writer of Baby, He Loves You
How well do we know those who love us the most? Bride-to-be Jodie is enjoying a rollercoaster of engagement parties and hen dos as her big day approaches. But when skeletons begin to tumble out of the closet, she must finally question what it means to love your family, no matter what.
Continue readingRace karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo
Businesses can discover a range of funding support whilst sampling the latest offer from Hull Adventure Centre at The Hull Business Expo next week.
Continue reading20 years of Dinostar – celebrating Hull’s Dinosaur Experience
Dinostar in Hull’s Fruit Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A celebration event will take place on Humber Street on Sunday 14 April from 12noon to 4pm. There will be a range of activities including a Fossil Dig, Finds Identification and a chance to meet baby dinosaurs.
Continue readingWykeland champions creative sector as Stage @TheDock showcases best of outdoor arts
Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is working with leading arts organisations to bring unforgettable performances to Hull’s distinctive Stage @TheDock outdoor venue.
Continue readingTheatre review: Animal Farm
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Animal Farm at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingNew bar opens in time to join the venues for Trinity Festival Rebooted
A new pub with music in its name has become the latest addition to the venues which have come together to present another round of Trinity Festival Rebooted.
Continue readingLocal law firm’s Director of Marketing takes on role of Chair of annual business festival
We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about her new role as the Chair of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingBeverley Puppet Festival brings ‘best-ever’ line up of UK and international shows to East Yorkshire this July
Beverley Puppet Festival is back this summer, bringing ‘our best-ever’ line up of UK and international shows to East Yorkshire from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July.
Continue readingHumber Business Week launch to celebrate 20 years of ‘connecting and inspiring’ local companies as programme schedule to be confirmed
Humber Business Week is planning to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is to launch its eagerly anticipated programme for this year at a special event next month.
Continue readingYorkshire’s third Heritage Summit in Hull announces full weekend programme
Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit, to be held over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May at Hull Minster, has announced an interesting series of events and activities to showcase the importance of Yorkshire’s unique culture, history and landscape.
Continue readingCharities to serve up a second helping of Ladies’ Lunch
Organisers of a new event which was created to promote women’s achievements and raise money for charities have already confirmed plans for a follow-up to build on their launch success.
Continue readingTrinity Live to bring top local musicians to Hull indoor market
A free music event which has become a big favourite in Hull’s live entertainment scene returns for the fifth year this week, presenting top local talent in a party atmosphere at Trinity Indoor Market.
Continue readingHessle Theatre brings Crazy For You to Hull New Theatre
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, popped down to a rehearsal of Crazy For You, which Hessle Theatre brings to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March.
Continue readingYou could be Hull Truck Theatre’s next ‘Be Our Guest’ resident
Hull Truck Theatre recently announced the continued development of local artists or theatre companies by offering three bursaries once again through their Be Our Guest residency in connection with Grow Festival 2024.
Continue readingEvent launched to foster networking among Hull’s future business leaders
Hull’s business landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of ‘It’s Who You Know’, a networking event aimed at connecting the city’s budding entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Continue readingLocal Water Babies make a splash to save other babies’ lives
Children from North & East Yorkshire Water Babies class will be showcasing their superstar swimming skills from 11-17 March with a ‘Splashathon’ fundraiser for charities Tommy’s and the Children’s Alliance.
Continue readingHull-based arts organisations collaborate with artists to offer communities engaging creative workshops
Arts organisations Absolutely Cultured and Artlink have joined forces to work with communities and deliver creative workshops in Hull.
Continue readingPiano Day to be celebrated in Hull for the first time
On Thursday 28 March 2024, the newly-formed Humber St Piano Sessions will host a day of free events and performances celebrating the piano and the people who play it.
Continue readingTheatre show will celebrate the Humber’s fishing industry
Sugar Punch is a disability-led and LGBT-led theatre company based in Manchester and Newcastle. After a successful run of GRIMM last year, this month they’re performing the show at two venues in Hull.
Continue readingLive from the Yard Hull organisers unveil full Calum Scott line-up for his huge homecoming show
East Yorkshire native and Live from the Yard first day headliner Calum Scott will perform alongside some of the UK’s hottest live emerging musical talent as the event reveals the full line-up for its grand opening show on Thursday 8 August.
Continue readingThe stage is set as the hunt is on for bands to play at The Old Floral Pavilion, Bridlington
The hunt is now on for bands, musicians and DJs to play at Bridlington’s seafront venue, The Old Floral Pavilion.
Continue readingGeorge Orwell’s Animal Farm is coming to Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre invites you to experience the compelling drama that is Animal Farm, where George Orwell’s story on the corruption of power will be brought vividly to life on stage. Presented in partnership with Octagon Theatre Bolton & Derby Theatre.
Continue readingThe Mormons are coming to Hull!
Hit show The Book of Mormon visits Hull New Theatre for the first time next year.
Continue readingWilliam’s Den launches egg-stra special Easter adventures
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den has announced plans for its best Easter ever with a jam-packed event schedule.
Continue readingJazz singer returns to Hull with adventurous second album
Returning to Hull Truck Theatre is the outstanding vocalist James Hudson, a rising star in UK jazz who was born and bred in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingTV pair to present a celebration of women as charities target a bigger lunchtime audience
Familiar faces from daytime TV will take to the stage next month to launch a new fundraising event devised by two of the region’s leading charities.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull New Theatre
Hull New Theatre announces three new shows on sale now, with a variety of shows for everyone when magical mayhem, mysterious ghosts, and a motley crew of vampires all head into town.
Continue readingMiddle Child bring ‘immersive’ wedding play to Stage@TheDock
Hull theatre fans are invited to dig out their favourite wedding outfits as the latest Middle Child show takes over Stage@TheDock in April.
Continue readingThe Business Culture HEY celebrates 8 years of forging new connections
Making waves in the regional business community since 2016, The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is celebrating eight years since being founded by networking specialists Tony and Michelle Bowler.
Continue readingTom Houghton announces new tour for 2024 with “It’s Not Ideal”
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of “Very British Problems: Live” and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out on his biggest and most hilarious show yet with “It’s Not Ideal”. Tickets go on sale Friday 1 September and are available from honourabletom.com.
Continue readingGabrielle announces 2025 UK arena tour
After selling out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025.
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