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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, The Signalman is a ghost story by Charles Dickens performed by John Maguire and Zoran Blackie, and directed by David Griffiths. After a spectacular sold-out run last year, ArtsGroupie return to Edge Hill station with a production of the haunting Victorian play perfectly suited to the surroundings: The Signalman. Archetypal theatre […]
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 […]
Hosted at Metal's Platform 1 building, this monthly concert series has built up steam over the past year and a half using the Engine Room in Edge Hill station as its base. Put together by Phil Hargreaves (whi music) and Nick Branton - variously of the Liverpool Gathering Orchestra and myriad other local musical projects […]
Autistic Filmmaker John Clark is inviting Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) artists and creatives to come together for an informal chat about the current day-to-day barriers facing DDN artists and how to collaborate and create ways to help those hiding in plain sight to thrive. John wants to invite “Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent […]
Thursday 27th March 12pm-3pm (RBI Arts Centre, Queensgate) Thursday 3rd April 4pm – 7pm (online) Who says writing funding applications has to be a lonely task? Welcome to Write Now a drop in space where artists and creatives can work on and tackle their Arts Council Funding applications, residency, or commission proposals in a […]
Date: Wednesday 2nd April 6pm – 7pm Online: Zoom Want to know more about our lead artist call out for Positive Notes? Then come along to this friendly and informal information session, a chance to hear about the project and ask the Metal team any questions you have regarding the application. Positive Notes is a brand-new […]
In this interactive session, New Art Exchange (NAE) will share their citizen-led approach to cultural programming—placing community voice at the heart of decision-making. Through case studies and discussion, the session will explore how citizen led models can shape more inclusive, resonant and far-reaching activity. Participants will consider how citizen leadership can inform not only programme […]
What or who makes you feel safe in Peterborough? How do you show others that they’re safe with you? Join artist Rose Croft for a drop-in workshop for folks aged 16 – 19, to create your own pocket of protection; a stitched or printed handkerchief or small fabric pouch that holds something important to […]
Come and create your own tiny "museum exhibits" that explore identity, storytelling, myths and legends of the city, or perhaps a vision of Peterborough’s future. Working with Fi Cifaldi, folks will decorate and display objects (real or symbolic), which can be made through air dry clay, drawing, painting, mixed media, collage and with various other […]
Looking to discuss your creative practice, explore a project idea or build relationships with local organisations? Metal can support you!
Make Time For Love is a project created by artists YARA + DAVINA, commissioned by arts organisation Metal, and through collaboration with communities in L15, to celebrate the creativity that exists in the Wavertree and Picton neighbourhood.
Make Time For Love: Celebration Day – Saturday 20 September, 11am-5pm Make Time For Love is a project by arts organisation Metal, with artists YARA + DAVINA, commissioned by Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council. Make Time For Love is the finale of a 2-year programme called Picton Play with communities in L15, to celebrate the […]
Part of: Leaving Were the Ones Who Could Not Stay, Platfoma festival Sunday 5 October , 3 – 4:30pm | Peterborough Museum | Free | Open to artists, producers, creatives Do you explore themes of home, movement, or identity in your work? Are you looking to connect with others on a similar path? As […]
A workshop with artist and facilitator Kate Genever.
Is it possible to imagine a bold cultural future for Cambridge, without addressing our ghosts?
