In late 2019, Josh Coates made the decision to change up his practice. He wanted to work in a more socially engaged way. Then a pandemic hit. Over the last 4 years, he has explored what socially engaged practice means within his work, and what it means to the communities, organisations and people he creates […]

Book a free desk in our Attic Studio and take some time to focus on your work. Whether you’re on the east or west side of the building, you are guaranteed a changing view across the Estuary, along with some space to think. There are three desks available per day. If you miss out on […]

Book a slot within our Essex Writers House edition of Open Advice Sessions Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 June. 11am-12noon, 12.30pm-1.30pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm and 4pm-5pm. These free sessions are available for Essex writers of all genres and experience levels. Book an hour-long slot, with a panel of the Metal team and our associate writers, to […]

Metal is supporting artist Xavier de Sousa for their multidisciplinary exhibition What Becomes... The exhibition explores the processes of adaptation that migrants go through when moving to a new place and to a new community. “When you move somewhere, is the onus on you to adapt or others? And what becomes of us, over time, […]

Metal is working with Arts Council England (ACE) to host a series of talks and open advice sessions about how artists, creatives, community and voluntary groups can apply for a Project Grant to fund their work. ACE are keen for more people from the Peterborough and Fenland area to apply. On Friday 7 June, we’re […]

Essex Writers House Saturday 15 June 11am – 1pm £12 per person Book here! How to Start Your Novel and How to Keep Going with Louise Doughty How do you open a book in a compulsive way, and how do you carry on from there? What makes good storytelling in a full-length work of fiction, […]

Essex Writers House Saturday 15 June 3pm – 5pm Book your free ticket here Blood and Belonging  Raine Geoghegan, Richard O'Neill and Damian Le Bas: three different writers from a variety of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) backgrounds come together for a reading and discussion hosted by Louise Doughty. Blood and Belonging is the title […]

EXTRACTS: An evening to write, read and share at Essex Writers House Keen to share your own written work with an audience? EXTRACTS invites you to find kinship and confidence through writing and creative community. Our host for the evening is colourful author and content creator, Ellen Rosemarie Harvey. Ellen joined us at Essex Writers […]

Free advice for artists and creatives based in Liverpool! We want to support you and your creative journey. On Thursday 20 and Tuesday 25 June, we’re hosting 1:1 Open Advice Sessions for artists who live and/or work in Liverpool. You can set the agenda and talk to us about anything related to your creative practice, […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool, join author and researcher Paul Rekret for a talk and discussion on his recently published book Take This Hammer, a study of contemporary music in light of transformations to work and social life. Paul will be joined by artists and curators Ashley Holmes and Ronald-Rose Antoinette, who both centre music in […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool, Ladies in the Radiator will be bringing their dark pop to Edge Hill Station's Engine Room on Friday 28 June from 7.30pm. Support comes from Matt Wand and Richard Harrison with their 'Drone Hill' project. Learn more and book your tickets here. Please note: this event is ‘Hosted at’ Metal Liverpool […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool, join Sira Yoga to move through poses that will reset and rejuvenate your body and mind. Enjoy light refreshments to nourish your bodies, then relax into a life drawing class, using techniques that emphasise how light shapes and defines the physical body.  Hatha Raja Vinyasa Krama yoga is a complete practice. […]

We are opening up Chalkwell Hall to feature as Venue 1 on the map for this year's Leigh Art Trail. We will be hosting artists Wendy Scotland, SEVEN Collective, KOMAR, Mia Davies and Nicky Roach! With around 70 artists across the trail and a combination of contemporary painting, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture, photography and much […]

Join Mooncup Theatre hosted at Metal on Saturday 13 July from 7pm for an eye-opening exploration of the British Hotel Industry's exploitation across the decades. Featuring insights from Dr. Eloise Moss of The University of Manchester, Mooncup Theatre’s living exhibition delves into the blurred boundaries between 'service' and 'servility' faced by hotel workers. Afterwards, join […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool, Mothers Who Make calls on a multiplicity of female, non-binary and trans identities to gather people who are mothers, parents or carers at any stage in their journey. Led by Claire Bigley, Mothers Who Makes recognises that there may be ‘others’ in ‘mothers’ and welcomes all who identify with this role. […]

Take a look at how to make your project more fundable for an Arts Council England (ACE) Project Grant. From the process, to how you make work, who you make work with and community-based partners, Aisha will help you develop your artistic vision, working towards writing a stronger proposal using the ACE submission policy guidelines. […]

Join us for our next Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 29 July from 5pm – 6.30pm. The Drawing Social is a bi-monthly, informal drawing network. The events are open to any creatives, of all skills and backgrounds, interested in exploring storytelling through print, zines, and comics (over 18 years […]

This event is currently postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Apologies for any inconvenience and a new date is being explored. Hosted at Metal Liverpool, join experimental musicians WEȽ∝KER (pronounced ‘WET LOCKER’) and Lola De La Mata for two special performances at Edge Hill Station. WEȽ∝KER are Manchester duo Guillaume Dujat and Joe Beedles, exploring the […]

We're supporting playwright Aisha Zia’s new play Refugee! showing this Thursday 15 August – Saturday 17 August over at The Key Theatre in Peterborough. Refugee! is a new political, devised theatre piece which weaves together urgent, important interviews, conversations and real-life testimonies from migrant, refugee and sanctuary seeking communities.  This play comes at a vital time […]

Calling all creatives or creative business owners based in Brentwood! Get free support and advice for sustainable business planning and finance. Book yourself a free slot for the first of three upcoming Open Advice Sessions taking place in Brentwood as part of the Brentwood Changemakers programme. The first session is on Tuesday 20 August at […]