The Curfew Run short film and soundscape celebrates Berwick’s living heritage

The Curfew Run

The Curfew Run short film and soundscape celebrates Berwick’s living heritage As part of our Living Heritage Fund, we commissioned Berwick-based composer and sound designer Xennon Easton to create a new video and piece of music celebrating our town’s historic Curfew Run. An important part of Berwick’s living heritage – the traditions, behaviours and activities […]

Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film

Exterior picture of The Burr of Berwick building

Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film More than 2,600 visits were made to screenings, workshops and events, or to try out film making at The Burr of Berwick – a former empty shop transformed into a free exhibition, screening and events space as part of the Berwick Film and Media Arts […]

New Living Heritage Fund to create two new cultural events/festivals in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Living Heritage Fund - Create Berwick

New Living Heritage Fund to create two new cultural events/festivals in Berwick-upon-Tweed Living heritage – characterised as the traditions, behaviours and activities passed down through the generations – is under threat. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) believes intangible cultural heritage (the things that help define us and where we come from) could […]

Applications open for third and final annual art commission opportunity in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Applications open for third and final annual art commission opportunity in Berwick-upon-Tweed We’re delighted to announce that in partnership with Northumberland County Council, we have opened applications for our third and final Annual Art Commission. What we’re looking for We’re seeking a cultural agency, artist, curator or creative producer to deliver an ambitious temporary contemporary […]