• Positive Notes

    Positive Notes is a youth-led programme developing an art trail across Peterborough. The project spotlights the overlooked histories of underrepresented young people into the city’s streets.  The project aims to […]

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    Essex Writers House 2025

    Metal Southend are excited to share that Essex Writers House will return in June 2025. Throughout June, Metal Southend will become a home for Essex writers to share, forge ideas, […]

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    The Citizens in Power Network

    Metal has joined The Citizens in Power Network.   The Citizens In Power Network  is designed to reimagine decision-making in the cultural and creative sectors and beyond. Running from 2025 […]

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    The Unlonely City

    The Unlonely City is an arts programme disrupting loneliness, nurturing moments of solidarity, surprise and laughter in Liverpool, Peterborough Southend. Through a series of artistic commissions, citizens assemblies, parties and […]

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    Artists for Future Policy

    Artists for Future Policy is a pilot programme empowering artists to become catalysts for social change by actively engaging in the policy making process. We’re seeking to break down conventional […]

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    Creative Break Time

    Creative Break Time is an opportunity to transform the creative learning landscape in Southend and across the country. Teachers are exhausted – how do we give them creative respite to […]

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    Brentwood Creative Changemakers

    Brentwood is home to a dynamic creative community of freelancers, businesses, networks, venues and organisations, working to make positive impact across the local community through innovative creativity, arts and culture.  […]

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    What’s Possible When Things Go Wrong

    You’re all invited to a month of socials, celebrations, laughs and tears at Metal Peterborough about what is possible when the sh*t hits the fan. Metal and the other organisations […]

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    Large-Scale Event Network

    Do you run a large event or festival? Maybe it’s a parade, a festival on a green, or a multi-site art exhibition? Do you want to connect with others who […]

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