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In this stand alone workshop you will be introduced to the work some queer Latin American and Latinx visual artists who use diverse artforms to examine themes of sexuality, gender, and cultural identity. You will be encouraged to get creative to explore how these artists challenge societal norms and celebrate diversity.

The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black. One of very few women in the 2-Tone scene, she is often referred to as the Queen of Ska. Known the world over for hits including ‘Three Minute Hero’, ‘Missing Words’, and ‘On My Radio’. 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of their debut album Too Much Pressure.

With his brand-new album, as well as a deluxe reissue of his 2013 album Hazy Sunshine on the way, Dennis Ellsworth returns to the UK with a standout 4-piece band.

Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, Devin Townsend has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope.

Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene, expect an authentic slice of the buzzing Honky Tonk Experience here in the UK.

Alan Fletcher has worked as an actor and musician for more than 45 years in Australia and the United Kingdom.

After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides, wine expert, broadcaster, and author Tom Gilbey is hitting the road.

The Macc Lads are a rock band from Macclesfield, formed in 1981 and long celebrated as one of the UK’s most notorious cult acts.

Europe’s most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other.

Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.

Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage are a mind-spinning indie-rock/folk/art group who are critically acclaimed for their unusual and word-dense songs.

Introduction to Shakespeare has one simple aim: to help you experience Shakespeare with confidence, understanding and above all enjoyment.

This six-month course has been designed to increase your writing confidence, help you find your voice, and start writing your novel.

This course is designed to build your knowledge and enjoyment of English poetry, and encourage you to find your own poetic voice.

This will be a course that covers character, dialogue, landscape and dramatic narrative. It will also involve group workshops with the writers presenting their works in progress for analysis and critique.

Join television presenter, author, actor, and singer Tom Read Wilson for The A – Z of Me – an irreverent, whistle-stop tour of the alphabet.

Join award-winning stand-up Daniel Foxx as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.

This course is for those who have completed a six-month Raw Writing memoir course previously, or a comparable course.

Have you been thinking about writing your memoir for some time? Have you made a start but are now struggling to make progress? Would you like to receive warm support, guidance and inspiration so that you can make headway with your memoir? Join me on this six-month course where you’ll learn all the key components of memoir writing.

Altered Images – one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK post-punk and new wave scenes – celebrate their seminal 1981 album ‘Happy Birthday’.

Join this fun and relaxed workshop to learn the ancient art of fermentation and learn how to preserve seasonal produce naturally, reduce food waste and create delicious ferments packed with flavour and beneficial bacteria.