Severn Arts

16/10/2026

🎵 We're excited to announce that David Gray will be joining us at Inspire: A CPD Conference for Music Educators on Tuesday 2 March 2027!

David will be leading two inspiring sessions:

🎶 Let's Play!

Explore how David's popular play-along videos can be used in the classroom, with hands-on opportunities to play, perform and engage with music-making.

🎶 Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Songs

Discover practical songs and activities using scarves, stretchy bands and parachutes to develop pulse, singing, turn-taking, memory and musical understanding.

Perfect for teachers working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, whether you're a music specialist or a non-specialist looking for practical ideas and inspiration to take back to your setting.

📅 Tuesday 2 March 2027

⏰ 8:30am – 3:30pm

📍 Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Worcester

💷 Early Bird Rate: £65 until Friday 6 November 2026

Find out more about all of our conference sessions and book your place today! https://buff.ly/gfBKNHg

Music with Mr Gray

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

We would like to thank all of the people and community groups who have been involved in our festival!

Our artists have worked collaboratively with the following people to make this year’s festival so rich, creative and entertaining:

✨ 50+ volunteer singers
✨ Carnforth Primary School
✨ Christopher Whitehead Language College
✨ Cranham Primary School
✨ Ed Kimberley
✨ Honeywell Primary School
✨ Horizon Hub younger youth group
✨ Jigsaw Dance
✨ Local musicians
✨ Local poet Caroline Attwood-Reusser and Worcestershire Poet Laureate Jay Rose Ana
✨ Stanley Road Primary School
✨ Undercurrents Dance Company
✨ University of Worcester Creative Media MA students
✨ University of Worcester Dance and Performance students
✨ Worcester Sixth Form College
✨ Women’s Club of the Ukrainian Community in Worcestershire

To find out more about the artworks, artists and collaborations behind this year's festival, visit our website: https://buff.ly/wo9d0NH

✨ Free to attend!

📅 28 and 29 October

🕛 6pm - 9pm

📍 Worcester city centre



Bridges of Light is presented by Severn Arts and is part of the Local Voices, Creative Choices programme.

Christopher Whitehead Language College & Sixth Form Worcester Sixth Form College

Scala Worcester Worcester Mela Heart of Worcestershire College University of Worcester Worcester Community Trust Worcester Worcestershire County Council Bransford Trust Illuminate The Midlands Dancefest The Kiln Worcester BID The Churches Conservation Trust

14/10/2026

As Bridges of Light approaches, we're excited to tell you about three more amazing installations in the Bridges of Light 2026 programme.✨

We Are Neon by The Artery combines a trail of illuminated artworks through Worcester city centre with a glowing portrait gallery celebrating the people of the city. Join the artists on 16 October, 6.30pm-8pm for a free workshop to create your own portrait using neon acrylic paint and mirrors. Places are limited and booking is essential. You can also drop in to a free workshop and create your portrait on Monday 26 October, 10am-2pm - all ages welcome. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/NC62AN7

Globoscope by Maxime Houot is a mesmerising installation made from hundreds of glowing spheres which are programmed to respond to a bespoke soundtrack, creating evolving patterns, waves and pulses of light. The original soundtrack is enhanced by live music composed by Rachel Smith and played by local musicians.

City of Reflections by Mark Riley is created from a series of lantern structures inspired by Worcester's buildings, urban landscapes and young imaginations. This installation is accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack created by local musician Ed Kimberley.

To find out more about the artworks, artists and collaborations behind the festival, visit our website: https://buff.ly/1ETTaDq

✨ Free to attend!

📅 28 and 29 October

🕛 6pm - 9pm

📍 Worcester city centre

Bridges of Light is presented by Severn Arts and is part of the Local Voices, Creative Choices programme.



Scala Worcester Worcester Mela Heart of Worcestershire College University of Worcester Worcester Community Trust Worcester Worcestershire County Council Bransford Trust Illuminate The Midlands Dancefest The Kiln Worcester BID The Churches Conservation Trust

14/10/2026

Still thinking about Line Up 2026? We definitely are! 🎤✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such an amazing day of music.✨

If you haven't already, please take a moment to fill out our survey. We'd love to hear what you thought! https://buff.ly/ANQnvuR

Malvern Cube Malvern Hills District Council Worcestershire County Council Carnival Records Faun Malvern The Clientele Clay Pipe Music

13/10/2026

We will be holding an information session for artists to meet with project partners and find out more about the commission on Wednesday 21 October at 11.30am at Horizon Hub, Midland Rd, Worcester WR5 1DS.

There will also be an online information session for anyone unable to join us in person on Wednesday 21 October at 2pm on Microsoft Teams.

To register your interest in attending either session, please visit our website: https://www.severnarts.org.uk/artist-commission-call-out-why-dont-you-worcester

🎨 Artist commission call out! 🎨

In partnership with Play Worcester, and funded by the National Lottery Awards for All England, Severn Arts is commissioning an artist or arts organisation to work with communities outside of the city centre to co-create a new outdoor resource that encourages children and families to play outside.

👉 Commission fee: £10,000

📅 Application deadline: Monday 2 November, 9am

For full details of the commission, information about our information sessions and how to apply, head to our website: https://buff.ly/L2ucJcO



Play Worcester

12/10/2026

The countdown begins! Visit our website to download our map and programme to help you navigate the city during Bridges of Light. ✨🗺️

Physical copies will be available at the tourist information centre from Friday 16 October. You can also pick one up from our friendly volunteers or from the information point outside The Guildhall on both nights of the festival.

To find out more information about the festival and to download the map, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/1ETTaDq

✨ Free to Attend!

📅 28 and 29 October

🕛 6pm - 9pm

📍 Worcester city centre

Scala Worcester Worcester Mela Heart of Worcestershire College University of Worcester Worcester Community Trust Worcester Worcestershire County Council Bransford trust Illuminate The Midlands Dancefest The Kiln Worcester BID The Churches Conservation Trust

12/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to StuFest2, bought merch, donated online and in person. This is an incredible amount to have raised!

Huge thanks also to the bands - Erica Jean, R I C H É and White Noise Cinema for joining Chevy Chase Stole My Wife to raise this amount. Additionally thank you to the The Marrs Bar for letting us host Stufest in a venue that was very dear to Stu.

This will go directly to Severn Arts to continue funding gifted young people to learn their chosen instrument!

09/10/2026

08/10/2026

Music Box open day! 🎶

We had an amazing time on Saturday at our Music Box open day at Kyndfolk!

It was fantastic to meet so many people and have some really amazing conversations about our new Music Box and the opportunities it offers.

Thank you to everyone who came along!

To learn more about our Music Box and what we offer, visit our website: https://buff.ly/CUkufez