News from producers around Derbyshire

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a new project with a vision to change the art world with Artichoke.

We’re inviting artists working at all levels (aged 18+) to apply to present work as part of a ground-breaking new gallery without walls.

Artworks by 10 artists, including a lead artist, will be reproduced at scale and displayed for millions to see in public spaces in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in partnership with the Out of Home Industry.*

Artcore is bringing forward new opportunities, events and projects to get involved with, so save the dates in your calendar.

Here is a list of what is upcoming:

French post-rock discovery Autómata have signed a deal with Epictronic for their self-titled album "Autómata", which is due for release on April 1st, 2022.

FORMAT22 Presents includes six new exhibitions as part of FORMAT International Photography Festival’s off year programme. Established in 2004, FORMAT is the UK’s leading international contemporary festival of photography and related media. It organises a year-round programme of international commissions, open calls, residencies, conferences and collaborations in the UK and Internationally and welcomes over 200,000 visitors from all over the world to its biennale editions.

The Cultural Evolution: Identity, Performance and Fashion

Derby LIVE is delighted to announce two brand new shows at Derby Arena for 2023.

Appearing in early 2023, hit shows The Illegal Eagles and Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love will once again provide nights to remember in Derby Arena.

Both shows have previously been sell-out success and will bring their brand-new productions to delight audiences in Derby.

Derby Arena are delighted to welcome back the National Madison and Omnium Championships with an action-packed weekend of racing.

Dame Laura Kenny, the most decorated British female Olympian of all time, will be among the names to watch on the track when the cycling event returns for the first time since October 2019.

We are excited and proud to announce that we've been shortlisted for a Mainframe Award.  These awards celebrate the best creative and digital industries in Derby and Banks Mill are up for best Local Network. A number of our members have also been shortlisted too:

• Brand new festival in picturesque Crich Tramway Village on 11 June 2022

• Further acts announced alongside indie legends The Charlatans and The Cribs

• Local artists encouraged to apply to join the line-up

• Tickets on sale now