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In 1897, a young boy was facing his final days living at the Sunderland Orphan Asylum. He was about to turn 14, and would need to leave the orphanage. He was a choirboy, and during one church service he scribbled down words to the future on the back of an order of service. “Dear friend. Whoever finds this paper, think of William Elliott.”Over a century later, as the church was

Join us in the Atheneum building in Sunderland, where as society has celebrated its relaunch after over 150 years.Auburn Langley, Founder of the (new) Sunderland Lit & Phil Society, shares her motivations behind reclaiming and relaunching Sunderland Lit & Phil - and we hear recordings from across the evening; poetry performances by Amy Grainger (a.k.a. 'The Timekeeper'), an

On today's ArtyParti, join us to celebrate the work and craft of MA Visual Practice students and graduates at the University of Sunderland, as these artists of various disciplines guide you through their exhibitions at the MA Degree Show.It's kicked off by a moving and evocative speech by Dr. Suzy O'Hara, Lecturer in Digital Arts and Enterprise: "In times of crisis, we must hope."

Six more artists & creatives “step up to the microphone” at our first ‘Show & Tell’ event at Port Independent in Sunderland, to share their projects and practice.From (literally) shining a light on the environmental destruction of 'ghost-fishing', to the restorative healing of collective water-colouring when dealing with grief, our artists & creatives share rece

A live audience recording, part of ‘Creative Industries Week’ at the University of Sunderland.Together we talk advice when starting out in the creative industries;exploring side quests, life-balance, and learning to let some of your plates smash.Nicole Saenchan retells her experience of leaving university and entering the world of commercial product design,trading collaborative

Six artists & creatives from our first ‘Show & Tell’ event at Port Independent “step up to the microphone” to share their projects and practice.Hear original writing by mixed media Sarah Drummond, who wrote a 100-line poem for her grandmother's birthday, and the opening extract from cyberpunk novel 'Joy-Land' by speculative fiction writer Stephen McGowan.Enjoy origi

“Bring a book, leave with a book - book swap.” Hosted by James Proctor at Pop Recs, hear a community readers, writers, and book enthusiasts gather together to swap books with each other, sight unseen. Featuring readings by writers Iain Rowan and James Whitman.More about ArtyParti:Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyPartiInstagram - @Arty_Parti_A Jay Sykes Media podcas

From writing to production, from acting to sound design, five students on the MA Radio, Audio and Podcasting degree at the University of Sunderland share their experience of making short audio dramas in only a week.Hear the behind-the-scenes process in the creation of four audio dramas;The Tale of Mark - The journey of a lost kitten, and the family who he grows to love. Written &am

Feel ancient vibrations and dive into local North East history, in this ethereal sound art project; interwoven gorgeous cappella harmonies, loop pedals, and environmental sound recordings. Meet its creator, pivoting their craft - singer songwriter, and half of duo YUMA, Shannon Pearl.More about ArtyParti:Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyPartiInstagram - @Arty_Parti_A J

Reflect back on 2022, and look ahead to 2023, with seven members of our artistic & creative community:Caligo - Visual Artist- "The feeling of collaborating with other artists, and then seeing my work on a gallery wall... An experience that I'm hoping to have more in the future.... I found my mind churning new ideas again.... I feel like my inspiration and creative drive have be