Arts & Culture
Children wowed by immersive sound experience in new theatre show
Our new family theatre show kicked off its tour of Inspire Libraries this weekend with four sell-out shows!
Published on 30th July 2019
Arts & Culture
Tech4good award win!
Digit Music, one of the lead artists with the Inspire Youth Arts Able Orchestra, won the Accessibility Award at last night’s Tech4Goods Awards.
Published on 18th July 2019
Arts & Culture
BBC Introducing gig wows audience at Metronome
Always one of the highlights of IYA’s TOLFest, this year’s BBC Introducing gig at Metronome was one of the best yet with eight superb young acts, including five first time BBC performers at the gig at Nottingham's newest music venue Metronome.
Published on 4th July 2019
Arts & Culture
Young talent from across the county gather for this year’s ShowFest event at Mansfield Palace Theatre
Featuring award-winning choreography, alternative rock bands, home-grown singer-songwriters and a street dance crew collaborating with local animation artists!
Published on 19th February 2019
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts projects to perform at SOUNDSTAGE Festival 2019
Our Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) team will take over new Nottingham venue, Metronome, as part of this year's SOUNDSTAGE Festival
Published on 6th February 2019
Arts & Culture
National Lottery grant awarded for exciting heritage project set to cook up a treat
Inspire has received a National Lottery grant of £10k for an exciting heritage project set to cook up a treat!
Published on 12th November 2018
Arts & Culture
Magical collection box unveiled as part of circus-themed exhibition
Invited guests attended a special preview event today to watch the unveiling of a magical mechanical collection box...
Published on 28th September 2018
Arts & Culture
Affordable theatre programme launched at the unique Old Library Theatre in Mansfield
A new programme of theatre shows has been announced, with all productions having either a low ticket price or priced on a Pay What You Can basis where the tickets are FREE to book and you pay after you have seen the show.
Published on 18th September 2018
Arts & Culture
Inclusive Orchestra worldwide music release
The Able Orchestra, featuring disabled musicians, are to release their brand-new tracks created using cutting edge technology and working alongside international artists and the world-renowned Hallé Orchestra.
Published on 5th September 2018
Arts & Culture
IYA team celebrate inspirational summer!
Our Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) team have had a busy few months with running festivals, putting on performances, attending award ceremonies and launching a record label to name a few!
Published on 26th July 2018
Arts & Culture
Acclaimed automata artist to create circus-themed donation box for libraries.
We're delighted to announce that Keith Newstead has been commissioned to create an original work for The Big Draw 2018: Play! touring exhibition.
Published on 8th June 2018
Arts & Culture
Dance group to perform at The Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden.
North Nottinghamshire Youth Dance Company (NNYDC) invited to perform at The Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps graduation event held at their Covent Garden home this weekend!
Published on 23rd May 2018
Arts & Culture
Harley Gallery donates books to Inspire
The Harley Gallery, based at Welbeck in Nottinghamshire, has kindly donated some of their surplus books to Inspire!
Published on 23rd April 2018
Arts & Culture
Talented local youngsters set to wow in a weekend of dance
Talented choreographers and dancers from across the county have been busy in final preparations, as they fight it out for a place at the U.Dance 2018 national festival in July.
Published on 15th March 2018
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts tutor becomes BBC Introducing Artist of the Week
Nina Smith, one of the tutors working with the Inspire Youth Arts (IYA) Team, has been announced as this week’s BBC Introducing Artist of the Week!
Published on 28th February 2018
