Near Now

19/11/2024

We’ve moved into our new studio on Broadway’s second floor, creating a dedicated space for creative talent to test ideas, develop skills, share work and explore new collaborations.

Drop in on Friday 22 November between 7–9pm to meet artists and creatives supported through Broadway’s arts & tech programmes. Get insights into their projects and find out about opportunities to get involved.

Find out more at nearnow.org.uk/events (link in bio).

02/07/2024

🧭 We're showing a special one-off screening of X Trillion - A documentary film on Wed 3 July, 6:15pm at Broadway Cinema.

⛵️ The film follows the gruelling journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew as they sail 3,000 miles across the North Pacific Ocean, through the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet to make the unseen seen.

🌊 In a practical and emotional response to one of the biggest global challenges of our time, this is a story of hope, filled with life, magic and a call to action that burns with optimism.

The screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A led by Broadway's Near Now Creative Producer Lee Nicholls who will be joined by Matt Clark, Product Development and Sustainability Director for marine apparel brand Gill UK.

🗓 Wed 3 July | 6:15PM
🎟Book tickets at https://broadway.org.uk/whats-on/x-trillion-qa

05/05/2024

🌱NEAR NOW STUDIO TALK: SHAPESHIFTER🌱

In this Studio Talk, meet the creative team behind Shapeshifter, a new location-based virtual reality installation.

Using live motion capture within an interactive digital environment, Shapeshifter seamlessly blends storytelling and free-play.

With & David Gochfeld

🗓️Thursday 9 May, 6.30 PM

📍In the Mezz Lounge

FREE (booking required)

🔗Find out more via the link in our bio

Presented in collaboration with ’s

27/04/2023

Friday 5 May, 12–1pm, Broadway and online

Join us in the Studio at or streaming online for a lunchtime talk with dance artist and Near Now Studio member .

Joined by her collaborators Mitch Oldham and David Wilson-Clarke, Jess will share insights into their recent project , a concept for outdoor performance using live percussion, dance and digital technologies.

The team will demonstrate the wearable technology and props used in Sound Catchers’ roving ‘walk-about’ performance to co-create sound and movement with audiences in the moment.

For tickets and more info see nearnow.org.uk/events (link in bio)

27/04/2023

Join us in the Studio at Broadway Cinema on Friday 5th May, 12-1pm for a Near Now Studio Talk with the Sound Catchers team.

Broadway's studio for arts, design and innovation

11/03/2023

✨🤖Sophie Huckfield: Near Now Fellowship Artist Talk🤖✨

Sat 18 March 1–2pm
Free tickets available via nearnow.org.uk/events/sophie-huckfield (link in bio)

Be the first to hear about a new project emerging from Broadway's Near Now Fellowship in this artist talk by .

In this talk, Birmingham/London-based artist Sophie Huckfield will give an introduction to their work, including screenings of short films, and share insights into the inspirations and ambitions behind the research and development activity supported by the Fellowship.

Through the Fellowship, Sophie is exploring the histories and futures of labour and technology in the East Midlands, drawing on research into local histories and stories relating to worker movements such as the Luddites and research related to the implementation of automation technologies.

Sophie’s Fellowship will culminate in a body of research and contribute to the development of new artworks to be exhibited in 2023.

Find out more at nearnow.org.uk/events/sophie-huckfield (link in bio)

📷: Still from image: Break the Frame (2020), Moving Image work by Sophie Huckfield

10/03/2023

We're looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team and shout about the huge impact we have in Nottingham and beyond!

Closing date is Monday 20 March.

You’ll provide support for the delivery of ’s and funded projects and work closely with Broadway’s existing marketing and communications team to communicate our regional impact.

Find out more at broadway.org.uk/jobs

28/02/2023

🕝Free on Saturday 18 March, 2.30–5pm?🕔

Take part in a discussion and workshop to influence a new project by artist .

Presented in collaboration with , supported using public funding by .



We want to learn about your experiences of precarious work, working life and relationship to technology.

We’re looking for workshop participants who:
✨Identify as women, non-binary and gender fluid
✨ Live or work in the East Midlands
✨Are aged 18+

For ’s Near Now Fellowship, Sophie is exploring the histories and futures of labour and technology in the East Midlands, drawing on local histories and stories relating to worker movements such as the Luddites and research related to the implementation of automation technologies.

Each workshop participant will receive £50 for taking part.
Spaces are limited and there is a brief Expression of Interest process. See nearnow.org.uk/events for more information.

24/11/2022

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