Wrecking Ball Performance Space Sets Stage For Whitefriargate Revival

Wrecking Ball Performance Space Sets Stage For Whitefriargate Revival
August 14, 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.

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Art Gets People Talking About Mental Health In Hull

Art Gets People Talking About Mental Health In Hull
September 6, 2017

A Hull-based movement is using creativity to increase awareness of mental health and get people talking about issues that many still find it difficult to discuss.

During 2017, Mad Pride is delivering 40 workshops across the city before taking the art to the street next Saturday (16 September) for a fantastic and colourful carnival.

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Protest Punk Rock Band Added To Stellar Festival Line-Up

Protest Punk Rock Band Added To Stellar Festival Line-Up
May 18, 2017

Radical London punk rock band The King Blues will join one of Hull’s finest LIFE next month as part of an incredible line-up of musicians, comics and circus acrobatics for one of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s most diverse and exciting offerings.

Back To Ours is returning for another week of special shows across the city led by a stellar line-up of “proactive” and “provocative” bands.

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Charity Single Launched In Memory of Amy Black

August 5, 2011

Amy Black was well-known as a local Opera singer and treated the Beverley Minster to her voice on more than one occasion. The 36-year-old mezzo-soprano had an international reputation and had performed around the world including a requested performance for Placido Domingo on his Birthday. Sadly Amy passed away in November 2009 whilst recovering from a major heart operation. This Friday (5th August) is the release date for a music…

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