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"When I was 16, my dad would lure me home by saying ‘dumplings for dinner tonight’. Now I’m in my 30s, when my dad visits me in the UK, the first meal he makes is still dumplings." As we say goodbye to Chauffeurs Cottage, join Metal Peterborough and artist collective Hidden Keileon as we stir […]

Free advice for artists and creatives based in Liverpool! We want to support you on your creative journey.  On Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November Metal are hosting one-to-one Open Advice Sessions for artists who live and/or work in Liverpool City Region. You can set the agenda and talk to us about anything related to […]

For one night only, join Cine-Sister for a film screening of The Gleaners and I by Agnès Varda at Chauffeurs Cottage, as part of our What’s Possible When Things Go Wrong programme. A series of celebrations, sharings, and dinners to mark our final moments in the building and to explore what is possible when the […]

Metal Southend Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms are back. On Wednesday 20 November, we’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local area. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss, which might include: - Discussing your creative […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool... top comic Top Joe invites you to the 2024 Christmas MASS! But what is MASS? • Music • Appreciation • Social • Séance MASS is an evening where life’s questions are answered through the medium of séance, happenstance and indiscriminate song choices. Expect in-depth discussions such as “What clothes do you […]

We’re on the move at Metal Peterborough and need to clear out the cottage. We’re hosting an open day at Chauffeurs to hand over some of our loved and treasured items. Whether you need a fridge, a sofa or maybe some kitchenware, you’ll probably find it here! The building will be open between 11am and […]

Caught the doodling bug? Sharp pencils gathering dust yet calling your name? Zip up those sharpies and join us for The Drawing Social on Monday 25 November at Granby Winter Garden. Our Drawing Social event is a bi-monthly welcoming space to embrace your inner creative, allowing paper-born dreams to thrive in a community of like-minded […]

Artists Emma Edmondson and Shaun C Badham are coming to Chauffeurs for an evening of activity exploring the theme of land ownership, agency and what’s possible when things go wrong. The event will include talks around artists’ agency, protest postcard writing, hearty root vegetable stew and a quiz titled Who Owns the Land? Prizes included. […]

Join Syntax Poetry for a comeback of Write Club at Chauffeurs. Originally created by poets Mark Grist, Charley Genever and Keely Mills back in 2016, Write Club is best described as Fight Club-meets a pokemon battle-meets a poetry slam. It’s a night of spoken word but there are three team captains, each with an army […]

Join the Desire Paths artists Kate Monson, Laura Whiting and Liam Heatherson to explore Canvey Town Centre through a guided sensory walk. Desire Paths is part of ‘This is Us’ is a creative engagement programme led by Estuary Festival and Metal commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council inviting local residents to share experiences of living in the borough and aspirations for its […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool, the wait is finally over as Prints 'N That are back for the second edition of Zine Station on Saturday 30 November at Platform 1 - Edge Hill train station. A crimbo special like no other with more zines, more prints, more stalls, more scissors, more collage, more queens at the […]

A new selection of street artists is taking to the Chauffeurs floor for a fast, furious and freeform art battle. Join local artists Graham George, Amanda Rigby and Process Smith who will have 2 hours to respond to the theme of ‘What’s Possible When Things Go Wrong’. Kickstart your weekend with a live art battle, […]

Hold off those tears and the violins… Metal Peterborough is moving out of Chauffeurs Cottage with a BIG bang, and you’re invited! Get your glad rags on and let the music play, join us for an evening of dancing and drinks as we celebrate, remember and toast to the future. We've called Chauffeurs Cottage home […]

Got some time to spare on Tuesday 3 December? We’re looking for some helpers as we pack up our things ready for our move. Join us for a day of teamwork, laughs and a whole lot of bubble wrap as we box and label our way to a fresh start. From wrapping items to taping […]

Hosted at Metal Liverpool: After a sold out run in 2022 and 2023, this December Artsgroupie - the Producers of Kitty: Queen of the Washhouse, A Portrait of William Roscoe and The Signalman - will chill the air again with a selection of Ghost Stories for Xmas. As featured in the New York Times. In […]

Calling all creatives, freelancers, and creative business owners in Brentwood – it’s time to celebrate you! You're invited to Brentwood Changemaker’s ‘Mingle and Jingle’ event for an evening of festive networking, live music and drinks set within the vibrant space of Hey Joe Music & Coffee. As part of the evening, we'll be spotlighting a […]

Hosted by AMQH (whi music) at Metal's Platform 1 building, the Liverpool Gathering Orchestra will perform John Zorn's infamous game piece Cobra at the close of its 40th anniversary year - and on Winter Solstice. The fun part? This piece of music can be extremely long or really quite short...rock up and find out which […]