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Hull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees

Hull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees

Sep 2, 2021

One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th anniversary celebrations. Hull Truck Theatre is putting out a call to people with excellent local or regional business networks for volunteers who can bring diverse voices and skills to an organisation which is working to raise awareness of...

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Humber Street Sesh organisers to bring 15,000-capacity music festival to Hull’s Queen’s Gardens

Humber Street Sesh organisers to bring 15,000-capacity music festival to Hull’s Queen’s Gardens

Aug 26, 2021

One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queen’s Gardens next month. Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Hull city centre by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular music and art festival, Humber Street Sesh, this year, chiefly...

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Mezzo soprano to play Maria as charity brings hidden chapel alive with The Sound of Music

Mezzo soprano to play Maria as charity brings hidden chapel alive with The Sound of Music

Aug 18, 2021

An international opera singer is heading home to East Yorkshire to perform for a life-saving charity in an exclusive, hidden gem of a venue. Mezzo soprano Katy Marriott, who has returned to Beverley following a career singing across Europe, will be joined by the Wedding Belles choir presenting songs from The Sound of Music at The Chapel of Saint Mary and Everilda at Everingham Park. Among the...

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Wrecking Ball performance space sets stage for Whitefriargate revival

Wrecking Ball performance space sets stage for Whitefriargate revival

Aug 11, 2021

A shop that combined two separate businesses selling music and books is now bringing its wares to life with the addition of a live performance venue. Wrecking Ball Music and Books has already presented a play and a blues night upstairs at its premises in Whitefriargate, Hull, and established weekly matinee slots for an open-mic afternoon and a film club. In the coming months they plan to keep...

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Bonus Arena forced to postpone Seniors Snooker event

Bonus Arena forced to postpone Seniors Snooker event

Jul 28, 2021

Some of snooker’s biggest names will not visit Hull until next year after the UK Seniors tournament was postponed until January. Due to the continuing challenges and restrictions for overseas travel, a decision has been made to delay the competition. The event would have been the first to take place at the Bonus Arena, Hull since March 2020. However, a decision has been taken to delay the...

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