Croydon Borough of Culture events to feature Ukraine’s National Symphony Orchestra Croydon has announced its first line up of performances as it prepares for a year of cultural events, including the … by Ray Bonsall/ March 14, 2023/ Arts, Croydon, Music/
Lewisham residents begin voting for Black Female Icons Lewisham residents are taking part in a vote for the creation of three murals of significant Black women from the … by Lilly Khaokham/ March 11, 2023/ Arts, Lewisham, Society/
Haim to headline Victoria Park festival after criticism of male dominated stages Haim have been announced as headliner to All Points East festival in Hackney, London amid recent criticism of male dominated … by Ella Tunstall/ March 10, 2023/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, Music, News, News, Summer/
New creative hub for children planned at Young V&A in Bethnal Green London’s children and young teenagers will regain a historic creative hub from July 1 as the V&A opens a new … by Jamie Richards/ March 7, 2023/ Arts, Education, News, Society, Tower Hamlets/
Artist Noah Rush: ‘I wanted to be seen as good at painting, not good at painting for my age’ Goldsmiths student Noah Rush impressed the judges of Portrait Artist of the Year and made it to the semi-finals, but … by ELL Admin/ February 27, 2023/ Arts, Arts Features, Lewisham/
Popular community arts hub in Croydon avoids permanent closure A much loved independent arts hub in Croydon which was set to close this weekend due to “inflation and rising … by Morgan Ofori/ December 14, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, News/
‘Young people telling their own stories’ – youth theatre boosted by £422,000 Lottery grant Lewisham Youth Theatre has recently received a £422,000 National Lottery Community Fund grant. The theatre has grown into a community … by Harry Thorfinn-George/ December 14, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, News/
£200,000 granted to Hackney Museum for migration exhibit Hackney Museum has been given more than £200,000 in National Lottery money to update a display on migration and settlement in … by Ella Duggan/ November 29, 2022/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News, Uncategorized/
Autistic voices, origami and protest posters – light show launches new Hackney arts festival Moving imagery was beamed onto St John’s Church in Hackney last night to kick off the two-week-long culturally inclusive festive … by Melody Chan/ November 16, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, News/
“I give people a holiday from their heads”: Mosaicist Tessa Hunkin on helping people heal through art Located in the centre of Hackney Downs Park – one of the boroughs major green spaces – a small, unassuming building … by Nasra Abdi/ November 7, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Hackney, Health, Society/
From cyberpunk thrillers to fireworks: What’s on this week Check out what’s happening in the ELL boroughs this week. by Georgina Laux/ November 4, 2022/ Arts, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Listings, Tower Hamlets, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
“I used to think I was weird and abnormal”: Artist Tina Crawford with ADHD and fibromyalgia Tina Crawford’s art career has been diverse – from working on television for CBBC, to having work acquired by the … by Jay Owens/ November 1, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Features, Uncategorized/
£50,000 scheme to tempt you back to Lewisham high streets Lewisham high street Pic: Geograph Twenty local businesses, charities and art organisations will benefit from a £50,000 scheme to get … by Henry Smith/ February 13, 2022/ Arts, Business, Lewisham/
New £6.5m plan agreed for cinema at restored Ladywell Playtower A new cinema is once more being planned for Lewisham after the council successfully completed a fresh £6.5m agreement to … by Chris Wilson/ January 30, 2022/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, News, News/
Lewisham’s year as London Borough of Culture kicks off with music, dance and art By Chris Wilson and Erin Lister Celebrations for Lewisham’s Borough of Culture programme began today, with music, dance and other … by ELL Admin/ January 28, 2022/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Forgotten history of East London glass blowing explored by arts group An arts collective run out of a disused post office is seeking revive the forgotten trade of glassmaking in Tower … by Sammy Gecsoyler/ January 22, 2022/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Local News/
Appeal launched to keep dream of community-owned pub alive An urgent plea for help raising funds to open Lewisham’s first community-owned live music pub has been launched by a … by Chris Wilson/ January 21, 2022/ Arts, Business, Lewisham, Local News, News/
Council accused of ‘blind hostility’ as canalside art competition postponed A cutting edge architectural competition staged on the banks of the Regent’s Canal in Hackney has been put on hold … by Valentina Colo/ January 21, 2022/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/
Music, theatre, dance and food part of Borough of Culture plans Lewisham’s Borough of Culture initiative, with events such as the opening a new low-carbon creative space named ‘Climate Home’ and … by Chris Wilson/ December 15, 2021/ Arts, Lewisham, Local News, News/
“Punk witches” take Croydon’s musical scene to Manchester A music festival that celebrates Croydon-based musicians is heading to Manchester next month. Acts including “punk witches” Dream Nails, “sequin-drenched” … by Joe Coughlan/ November 23, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Croydon, Music/
Hoxton museum plans to move statue of slave trader following protests The statue of a slave ship owner that adorns the entrance to a Hoxton museum is expected to be moved … by Hadia Bakkar/ November 20, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News, Society/
Fifty years of Bangladesh Independence celebrated in Tower Hamlets To mark the 50th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh a series of cross-cultural events are being held throughout Tower … by Amarachi Ngwakwe/ November 19, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Features/
Film screening in Dalston to mark 30 years of Anti-Racist Alliance To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Anti-Racist Alliance, a film screening and fundraiser are being held tomorrow evening at … by Isabella Nova/ November 19, 2021/ Arts, Events, Hackney, News, Society, Upcoming/
Colourful lights display in Canary Wharf for Diwali Jubilee Park in Canary Wharf will be decorated with a display of colourful lights this week in celebration of Diwali, … by Tamzin Brannigan/ November 4, 2021/ Arts, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/
Bethnal Green wine shop takes Beaujolais gamble with safe-cracking stunt A Bethnal Green wine shop is offering customers the chance to win their entire business in a publicity stunt promoting … by Winnie Lee/ November 4, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, Local News, News/
Hackney community hosts comedy cabaret fundraiser in aid at homeless shelter Comedy lovers will have the chance to enjoy clowning, games, ventriloquism, live music, delicious seasonal food, and CBD cocktails by … by Selmira Mehmed/ November 4, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/
Tower Hamlet teens focus on creativity in free arts workshops Tower Hamlets teenagers between the ages 11-19 years got a chance to participate in a free arts and design workshops … by Patryk Krych/ October 29, 2021/ Arts, News, Tower Hamlets/
Community group talent show to raise funds for children’s Easter theatre project A local community interest company based in Lewisham is to host a talent show to showcase the skills of local … by Tamzin Brannigan/ October 22, 2021/ Arts, Lewisham/
£13 million revamp of Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood gets under way The long-awaited £13m revamp of Bethnal Green’s Museum of Childhood has finally got underway after a year of planning. The … by Emily-Rose Payne/ October 22, 2021/ Arts, News, Tower Hamlets/
Exploring the Dalston ‘vibe’ after Time Out labels the area 13th coolest in world When Time Out unveiled its coolest neighbourhoods in the world, places in Copenhagen, Chicago and Seoul topped their list – … by Winnie Lee/ October 20, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, General Features, Hackney, People/
Rose Hill’s community mural project receives a grand opening Prosecco was opened, cheers were shared, and a ribbon was cut at the grand opening of Hackney-based artist Rose Hill’s … by Patryk Krych/ October 13, 2021/ Arts, Business, Hackney/
Hackney marks libraries week with series of events As Shoreditch booklover Ivy White sheltered from the bombs in the East End during the blitz in World War II, … by Sophie Walker/ October 8, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/
Mathematician and journalist among authors vying for Goldsmiths Prize A mathematician who has worked in financial services for a decade, an assistant arts editor at the Financial Times and … by Sophie Walker/ October 8, 2021/ Arts, Lead Stories, Lewisham, News/
Hackney unveils Ryan sculpture celebrating Windrush community As the rain washed clay dust from Hackney’s newest tenants -three large bronze and marble fruits honouring the Windrush generation- … by Esmae Palmer/ October 8, 2021/ Arts, Hackney/
Hackney gallery to release book of poems celebrating the borough’s multicultural communities A Hackney gallery is to publish a poetry book celebrating the borough’s linguistic diversity. ‘Swirl Of Words / Swirl Of … by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 31, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/
As art galleries reopen, a guide to the best exhibitions Art galleries in east and south-east London reopened last Monday and whether an art-lover or not quite, this list will … by Maddie Metcalfe/ May 26, 2021/ Arts, Arts Features, Features, Upcoming, What To Do This Week/
Hackney’s Windrush community to inspire local sculptures A London-based artist has invited the people of Hackney to help inspire the UK’s first permanent public artwork that will … by Ariana Hashtrudi/ May 10, 2021/ Arts, Hackney, News/
Theatres to re-open in Shadwell, Dalston and Croydon as lockdown eases Theatre-lovers in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Croydon will be able to attend live performances in the coming weeks after restrictions … by Cara Houlton/ May 10, 2021/ Arts, Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Music, News, Tower Hamlets/
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir to perform with P!nk and Rag’n’Bone Man at the BRIT Awards The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Choir are to perform at the BRIT Awards next week alongside international superstars P!nk and … by Mafalda Moreira Da Costa/ May 5, 2021/ Arts, Lewisham, News/
Literary mural brings love of books to Dalston square Local artists are asking Hackney residents to submit their favourite first sentences from books to be hand-painted by artists for … by Brooke Tremain/ May 5, 2021/ Arts, Community, Hackney, News/