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Join us at Metal Liverpool for an evening of celebration to mark the launch of Nicki McCubbing's book, 'The 86'. Featuring live music from Claire Welles, Sonic Yootha DJs and refreshments. Limited free copies of the book will be given to guests on arrival, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Nicki McCubbing has been in […]
Hosted at Metal Peterborough, a day of creative and collaborative exploration into radical, queer and alternative histories of the fens, led by new fen arts collective. Fen Fest is organised by a collective group of creatives who are working together to understand the radical histories, traditions and cultures of the Fens. All aged 16+ are […]
Metal Southend Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms. On Wednesday 16 October, 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 practice Talking through […]
Hosted at Metal Liverpool: AMQH (a.k.a. whi music) presents Gemini Tapes, plus Matthew Philips and Nick Branton. Gemini Tapes is Mark Greenwood (ex-Cavalier Song, Prison Behaviour) and Peter Smyth (Bloodcog, ex-Mugstar, Kling Klang). They create an improvisational noise that uses cheap samplers, tape loops, feedback, broken keyboards and guitar effects pedals, chants and screams. Matthew Phillips […]
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 might run similar events? Or do you have big dreams about making your festival a reality? If so, join us for our Large-Scale Event and […]
Metal Peterborough Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms. We’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local areas. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss, which might include: Discussing your creative practice Talking through a project idea Advice […]
This Halloween night at Metal Liverpool, Black Girl Watching Film Club is back in our Engine Room with a screening of ‘90s African American horror comedy gem, Tales From The Hood. From @BlackGirlWatching: Produced by Spike Lee's production company, 40 Acres and a Mule, Tales from the Hood is a weird, silly, scary, once in […]
Metal Peterborough Open Advice Sessions for creatives of all levels and art forms. We’re offering free 1:1 sessions for artists who live and/or work within our local areas. These sessions will be led by you and what you would like to discuss, which might include: Discussing your creative practice Talking through a project idea Advice […]
Come together over food and creativity for an evening of conversation about Peterborough. Whether you live, work, study or, on some level, care about this fantastic city, all are welcome. Hosted at Chauffeurs Cottage, and joined by poet Keely Mills and artist Fasiha Ashiq, we're bringing people together from all backgrounds to explore and celebrate […]
"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 […]
Join artist-researcher Kate Marsh for a practical session exploring what the body remembers, what we want to leave behind, and what we want to take forward. During the night, you’ll have access to all the nooks and crannies of the building, to dance, rest, and explore. We'll use improvisation and play to discover what’s possible […]
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 […]
