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5 June 2024
Blythfest: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show – Cinema Screening
This 25th Anniversary production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its … “Blythfest: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show – Cinema Screening”
Blythfest: Local History Rummage
We need your help with our newly acquired local history resources! Organisation name: Blyth Library Date and Times:Friday5th July from 2pm to 4pm Event description: Blyth Library has a large … “Blythfest: Local History Rummage”
Blythfest: The Counterfeit 70s
Featuring the music of Slade, Sweet, T.Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many, many more, they will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70’s hits. The four … “Blythfest: The Counterfeit 70s”
Blythfest: Write Around Us
Creative writing for all in Blyth Library! Organisation name: Blyth Library Date and Times:Friday 28th June from 2pm to 4pm Event description: Lost for words? Need to kickstart your creativity? … “Blythfest: Write Around Us”
Blythfest: House History Workshop
Learn how to research the history of a property in Blyth. Organisation name: Blyth Library Date and Times:Wednesday 26th June from 2pm to 4pm (change of date!) Event description: Learn … “Blythfest: House History Workshop”
Blythfest: The Magic of the Musicals
The very best of Broadway and the West End, featuring West End singers and special guests The Young Phoenix. Whether you’re lover of the modern day smash hit jukebox musicals … “Blythfest: The Magic of the Musicals”
Blythfest: Card Making
Cardmaking fun for adults! Organisation name: Blyth Library Date and Times:Friday 21st June from 2.30pm to 4pm Event description: Join our cardmaking expert Hilary for a fun session creating greetings … “Blythfest: Card Making”
Blythfest: Craft & Chatter
Come along, bring your own craft project and join this friendly & fully inclusive group, here at Briardale House every Thursday from 1-3pm. Entry is free and whether you’re making … “Blythfest: Craft & Chatter”
Blythfest: Radical Hope in Times of Crisis – Food, Friends, Fun & Films
An open invitation to all those who love the planet – come along to share food, films, ideas and stories in the company of north east ‘artivists’ who are engaged … “Blythfest: Radical Hope in Times of Crisis – Food, Friends, Fun & Films”
Blythfest: Briardale Art Class
Come along and join Brian and the gang every Tuesday from 2-4pm, for a friendly & informal watercolour painting class. No experience necessary as Brian is there to support you … “Blythfest: Briardale Art Class”
Blythfest: Teen Bar
Teen Bar sessions for young people 11 to 19 recreational and education activities. Organisation name: Silx Teen Bar Youth Project Date and Times:Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 5pm … “Blythfest: Teen Bar”
Blythfest: Blyth Live Music Festival 2024
The annual, free to attend, music festival at Blyth Beach is back this year with more amazing talents and showcasing some of our local talented artists too! Organisation name: Blyth … “Blythfest: Blyth Live Music Festival 2024”
Blythfest: Bede Academy End of Year Show
rePUBlic gallery are delighted to host again the Bede Academy’s graduating art and design students end of year show. This will be the third year we have done this and … “Blythfest: Bede Academy End of Year Show”
22 May 2024
Blythfest: Blyth Library – Storytime
Dress up and enjoy our interactive storytime! Organisation name: Blyth Library Date and Times:Tuesday 18th June 2024 from 11am to 11.30amTuesday 25th June 2024 from 11am to 11.30amTuesday 2nd July … “Blythfest: Blyth Library – Storytime”
Blythfest: Make a ‘Stained Glass’ Window
Join Friends of Ridley Park on Saturday 22nd June to decorate the windows of Ridley Park Pavilion. Organisation name: Friends of Ridley Park Date and Times:Saturday 22nd June 2024Session One: … “Blythfest: Make a ‘Stained Glass’ Window”
Blythfest: Deafbed Album Launch
8PM – 11PM Deafbed Album Launch at Headway ArtSpace. Album launch by two of Blyth’s finest noise artists. Pay as you feel.
Blythfest: Open Call Exhibition Opening & Auction
Opening event for our Open Call Exhibition, including an art auction. Organisation name: Headway Arts Date and Times:Opening and Auction Evening, Tuesday 18th June 6.30pm-8pm Exhibition opening times: Wednesday 19th … “Blythfest: Open Call Exhibition Opening & Auction”
30 April 2024
Purple Pirate Party
Kick off the bank holiday weekend early by splicing your main brace, hoisting your Jolly Roger and setting sail to the Purple Pirate Party at Headway Arts. Thursday 23rd May … “Purple Pirate Party”
13 March 2024
Open Call Exhibition 2024
See: Open Call Exhibition 2025 Our Open Call Exhibition is back again this year – if you’re interested in submitting your work, please read the guidelines below and get in … “Open Call Exhibition 2024”
28 February 2024
Fundraiser: 45 Spread + Pete Shaw’s MOTH
Come along to The Old Church on Friday 22 March 2024 from 7PM for our first MISSION: AUSTRALIA fundraiser. We’ve got two fantastic local bands playing: headliners 45 Spread, with … “Fundraiser: 45 Spread + Pete Shaw’s MOTH”
29 November 2023
A Winter Night with Headway Arts and Friends
Join us on Thursday 14th December from 6.30pm for an evening of festive performance and live music: • Performance of A Christmas Carol by Cirque de Spaghetti• Lanterns of London … “A Winter Night with Headway Arts and Friends”
23 November 2023
Crowdfunder
We’re raising money to put three fantastic events on in Blyth! Read more!
8 November 2023
Festive Wreath Making
Book your tickets for our Festive Wreath Making workshop at Headway ArtSpace, Blyth: • Tuesday 28th November 2023• 6pm – 8pm• £20 per person• All materials included• 15 spaces available
4 September 2023
Matilda Jr. The Musical
Blyth Music and Theatre Company Youth Academy will be performing Matilda Jr. The Musical at Headway ArtSpace for three nights Thursday 14th – Saturday 16th September 2023. Rebellion is nigh … “Matilda Jr. The Musical”
16 August 2023
The NE Street Band at Headway Arts
Bruce Springsteen tribute band The NE STREET BAND are coming to Headway Arts on Saturday 23rd September – with support from The Chris Norris Band. Get your tickets via Ticketsource.co.uk. … “The NE Street Band at Headway Arts”
10 August 2023
Blyth Valley Samba drumming group at Headway Arts
Interested in joining your local community drumming group? Blyth valley samba are looking for new members! BVS is primarily an adult group but children over 10 are welcome if accompanied … “Blyth Valley Samba drumming group at Headway Arts”
17 July 2023
Notice of AGM 22-23
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Tuesday 8th August 2023 Time: 1.00pm Place: Headway ArtSpace, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BY Contact kerri@headwayarts.co.uk to register your attendance.
15 June 2023
Blythfest approaches!
Blythfest 2023 kicks off in just 2 days: Saturday 17th June to Sunday 2nd July. From drop-in workshops, an art auction and exhibition to buskers, beers & burritos, we’ve got … “Blythfest approaches!”
24 May 2023
Volunteer Gardening Day 30th May
VOLUNTEERS! WILL YOU HELP US FIX OUR SANCTUARY GARDEN? Storm Arwen & burglars wrecked our lovely little outdoor space and now the roof is finally fixed we are clearing & … “Volunteer Gardening Day 30th May”
17 May 2023
Blyth Open Call Exhibition
Headway Arts’ Blyth Open Call Exhibition aims to showcase contemporary art by bringing together creators living & working in Blyth Valley. Designed to be inclusive and promote local talent, Blyth … “Blyth Open Call Exhibition”
25 January 2023
Wave Theatre present From Loch Ness with Love
Friday 24th February 2023 at 7pm From local writer Richard G. Wilson comes a moving and insightful play based on events and experiences from his own life. From Loch Ness … “Wave Theatre present From Loch Ness with Love”
6 December 2022
A Winter Night ’22
Join us on Thursday 15th December for A Winter Night with Headway Arts & Friends featuring a line-up of international artists presenting a gorgeous inclusive celebration of joy, kindness and … “A Winter Night ’22”
4 November 2022
Announcement
Incredibly proud, joyful and delighted to announce we’ve been awarded NPO funding from Arts Council England! This will enable us to support full inclusivity for learning disabled artists.
9 August 2022
Notice of AGM
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: Wednesday 16th November 2022 Time: 10.30am Place: Headway ArtSpace, Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1BY Contact kerri@headwayarts.co.uk to register your attendance.
17 February 2022
Théâtre Sans Frontières presents Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band
Be enthralled by this exciting and thrilling mystery, featuring a feisty heroine, struggling with and overcoming a domineering presence in her life. With everything we’ve come to expect from a … “Théâtre Sans Frontières presents Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band”
1 December 2021
Winter Festival Cancelled
If you’ve been into Blyth since Friday you might have noticed our building sustained some damage to the roof during Storm Arwen, like much of the local area. Until the … “Winter Festival Cancelled”
22 November 2021
Headway Arts Winter Festival 2021
Our Winter Festival starts on Monday 29th November – click here to read more about what we’ve got coming up! Update: Headway Arts Winter Festival Cancelled due to storm damage … “Headway Arts Winter Festival 2021”
19 October 2021
Hold Your Peace Podcast Release
Hold Your Peace was a Heritage Lottery funded performance piece set in the summer 1919 during preparations for a ‘Peace Tea’. Unfortunately, and as with so many shows last year, … “Hold Your Peace Podcast Release”
27 September 2021
COME ON DOWN 2021!
We are playing it safe and going online this year with a super exciting Come On Down 2021. I get to be a glamorous presenter alongside DJ Andy 007 playing … “COME ON DOWN 2021!”
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:
