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Sō Percussion tour, From Out A Darker Sea opens in Derby Cathedral, Wednesday 22nd November
November 21, 2017

The Brooklyn-based contemporary percussion ensemble So Percussion open in Derby Cathedral (22.11.17) for an audio-visual exploration of the social history of British coal mining, From Out a Darker Sea. The coal industry long formed the backbone of towns and cities across England. Entire communities sprang into existence as fervent mining activity fuelled the industrial revolution. Integrating art, photography,…

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Educate. Regulate. Medicate | United Patients Alliance protest 10.10.17
October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

Huge congratulations to United Patients Alliance (UPA) on their successful protest outside The Palace of Westminster on Tuesday this week. The Ladbury team were delighted to be a part of the action and the positive media coverage and support for the cause has been overwhelming. This week, Labour MP Paul Flynn has officially put the question to the…

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Be warned, the following text will use all possible synonyms for the colour ‘green’ and may cause feelings of awe and vertigo
October 12, 2017

By Lorelle Mykoo Have you never been to the Peak District before? If like me you’re an urbanite, you may be wholly unaware of the relevance of it’s being. Well, let me try and set the scene: serene green fields, sun-dappled by peaceful cloud-drift. Velvety rounded green hills dwarfed to the point of ridicule by…

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So¯Percussion From Out a Darker Sea
October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

So¯Percussion From Out a Darker Sea Brooklyn-based group So¯ Percussion embark on a concert tour of five sacred spaces in former coal mining areas across England, November – December 2017 For two centuries, the coal industry formed the backbone of many towns and cities across England. Entire communities sprang into existence as fervent mining activity…

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Media Alert: Festival of the Future City 2017 | Making the City Playable
October 3, 2017October 3, 2017

What Makes a City Playable? Watershed Digital Creativity Centre have gathered together an international mix of artists, academics, policy makers and producers to speak about their transformative work in cities from Montreal to Mexico City, Lagos to Copenhagen. They will explore the social and cultural issues that play is helping them to address, the challenges…

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THE THE announce details of ‘Radio Cineola: Trilogy box set’, nationwide screenings of their documentary feature ‘ The Inertia Variations’ and their first live shows in 16 years
September 11, 2017September 11, 2017

THE THE’s busy 2017 gathers pace with the announcement of the Radio Cineola: Trilogy box set, a run of screenings for The Inertia Variations documentary at the ICA in London and Home in Manchester, Watershed in Bristol and Showroom in Sheffield and their first live dates in 16 years. This latest run of activity follows…

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// Abandon Normal Devices present WATERLICHT
September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

// Press Release // Abandon Normal Devices present WATERLICHT Abandon Normal Devices are proud to announce WATERLICHT, an ambitious and large-scale installation by Dutch artist and innovator, Daan Roosegaarde. It will have its UK premiere in Castleton, Peak District National Park this September as part of Abandon Normal Devices Festival 2017. WATERLICHT (UK premiere) Thu…

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Winner of the first Smart Oxford Playable City® Commission ‘Star Light, Star Bright’ maps the night sky onto the streets of Oxford
August 4, 2017

Smart Oxford Playable City Commission reveals the first winner of the commission which places shared experience firmly at the heart of the future city. Friday 4 August 2017: Today Watershed and Smart Oxford are delighted to announce the winner of the first Smart Oxford Playable City Commission is UK based, award winning Guerilla Dance Project,…

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Abandon Normal Devices (AND) | Festival of New Cinema, Digital Culture & Art
August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

// Press Release Thu 21 – Sun 24 September 2017 Abandon Normal Devices Festival | Festival of new cinema, digital culture and art | Castleton, Peak District National Park (UK) Abandon Normal Devices (AND) Festival, the UK’s only roaming digital festival, surfaces in 2017 in the caves and rugged summits of the Peak District National…

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Confessions of an overseas intern | Part 6: So, You Think You Nose Soho?
July 31, 2017

by Sanka Pityana Want an interesting yet obscure way to learn your way around London with the added benefit of not spending money? Look for the noses (and ears) of Soho… You can find the art on the walls of buildings and if you’ve walked around Soho, chances are you’ve walked straight past a few….

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Confessions of an overseas intern | Part 5: Sandra’s Big G-A-Y Night Out
July 30, 2017

By Sanka Pityana This is going to get a bit confusing so bear with me. It was my first night out clubbing which is kind of a big thing because I am more of a stay at home watching telly or reading a book kinda person. Anthony, a friend I made at a photo shoot…

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Confessions of an overseas intern | Part 4: I See Dead People
July 29, 2017

By Sanka Pityana Most people think going to a cemetery is taboo – or at least that’s how it is in South Africa. I happen to like them. I find them peaceful and beautiful. On my trip, I have visited two – Kensal Green Cemetery near my work at Ladbury PR and Highgate Cemetery in…

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