Creative Wakefield

Creative Wakefield We help develop a skilled, inclusive and innovative creative sector across our district and beyond.
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Creative Spotlight ✨: Hannah MullenWakefield-based Hannah Mullen is an actor, writer, director and facilitator whose wor...
09/09/2026

Creative Spotlight ✨: Hannah Mullen

Wakefield-based Hannah Mullen is an actor, writer, director and facilitator whose work spans theatre, film and commercials. Fresh from touring Yorkshire with her acclaimed q***r farce I F*cking Love F*cking Someone I F*cking Hate, Hannah combines live music, sharp storytelling and physical comedy to create unforgettable experiences for audiences.

Passionate about championing creativity, wellbeing and artist development in the region, Hannah also co-founded Foundations, a creative community supporting and showcasing northern artists through scratch nights and writing workshops.

📅 The next Foundations event takes place at Wakefield Exchange on 6 November, with submissions opening soon.

You can find out more about Hannah via her Creative Wakefield Directory profile, here: https://tinyurl.com/3bta4bwj

Want a profile like Hannah? Sign up for free here: https://creativewakefield.net/about/join/

Wakefield Youth Producers and Promoters is a new project that gives young LGBTQ+ people based in the Wakefield district ...
03/09/2026

Wakefield Youth Producers and Promoters is a new project that gives young LGBTQ+ people based in the Wakefield district the opportunity to work together to host music events across the city, and create performance opportunities for other young people. 🎵

We are recruiting for a group of young people based across the Wakefield district, to design, create and establish an event series to take place in Wakefield, with initial meetings taking place at WX Wakefield.

Interested in being part of this? Complete the application form below before 8pm, Monday 22nd June! In order to apply, you must be aged 16-25 and live in the Wakefield district.

👋 Find out more and apply here -> https://bit.ly/4vuzzVq

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ℹ️ Wakefield Youth Producers and Promoters is being delivered by Launchpad in partnership with WX Wakefield , Creative Wakefield and Wakefield Music Services.

Opportunities, jobs, events and funding for those in music, based in Yorkshire

OPPORTUNITY FOR PERFORMERS📣 During February Half Term 2027, WX Wakefield will be celebrating Wakefield's unique heritage...
03/09/2026

OPPORTUNITY FOR PERFORMERS📣

During February Half Term 2027, WX Wakefield will be celebrating Wakefield's unique heritage as part of the famous Rhubarb Triangle.

Alongside the Rhubarb Festival, they will be welcoming visitors throughout the half term week.

They are seeking to commission three performers to deliver family-friendly performances during half term and the festival itself.

Whether you are a storyteller, musician, comedian, magician, poet or theatre-maker they want to hear from you!

Find out more at https://wxwakefield.short.gy/CreativeCallouts

Looking for time and space to focus on your creative practice?Our next Creative Exchange combines free co-working with a...
23/08/2026

Looking for time and space to focus on your creative practice?

Our next Creative Exchange combines free co-working with access to expert sustainability support, helping you strengthen both your day-to-day work and your long-term resilience.

Whether you're a freelancer, artist, maker, creative business owner or cultural organisation, this is an opportunity to step away from working alone, connect with peers, and get practical advice on topics including environmental action planning, communicating your values, procurement, waste reduction and funding expectations.

Alongside a day of informal co-working, you can book a free 20-minute Sustainability Surgery with Mary Lawrence from SAIL.

📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
⏰ 10.30am to 3.30pm
📍WX2 & WX3 Meeting Rooms, Wakefield Exchange, Union Street

Drop in, get productive, share ideas, and invest in the future of your creative practice.

Find out more about the day here: https://creativewakefield.net/event/creative-exchange-co-working-sustainability/

17/08/2026

Come along for a FREE afternoon for children, young people and families. Drop in and have a go at photography and film, rap, fashion and textiles, design, digital creativity and more.

Finish the summer holidays on a high. Get creative. Be playful. Discover new skills. All activities are led by friendly local artists. Try something new for absolutely free!

Here’s a peek of what’s on offer:

📸Photography and Filmmaking
🎨Painting, drawing and model making
👗Fashion design
🎭Performing
🎤Rapping
And much more.

You’ll also get the chance to see work made by local children and young people over the summer as part of creativity s’cool 2026.

Free and fun drop-in creative activities for families.

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