Articles relating to: lockdown
“Music is universal. It touches the soul.” Fran Healey, General Manager, The Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall is, arguably, one of Manchester’s best-kept secrets.
Keeping the Brontë spirit alive during Covid: Rebecca Yorke from the Brontë Parsonage Museum talks to Northern Soul
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, West Yorkshire, had attracted Brontë fans from across the globe. Its collections are the largest and most important in the world and continue to inspire scholars, writers and artists. But The Brontë Society, which was founded in 1893, is a charity. While it receives public funding from Arts Council England, it relies heavily on admissions and the generosity of members for its income. During lockdown, the museum was forced to closed for the first time in more than a century.
“We are nothing if not resilient.” Darren Adams, Venue Manager at Waterside, Sale
As cultural leaders across the UK begin to fearlessly reopen their venues, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past 14 months.
Image Gallery: The Quarantine Paintings, Schoph, RedHouse Originals
As the world tries to make sense of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists, writers and musicians are continuing to create meaningful work.
“Our first night is bound to be emotional.” Anthony Prophet, co-owner of The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham
It was two weeks before the first national COVID-19 lockdown came into force.
“Around lunchtime, you’d break out all the bangers that everyone knows.” Northern Soul talks to buskers about life under lockdown
Can you name a town you’ve visited where at least one busker hasn’t filled the streets with the sound of their acoustic guitar? Probably not.
“It is a privilege to work in the arts.” Katy Taylor, Artistic Director at Queen’s Hall Arts Centre in Hexham
COVID-19 has been difficult for everyone. Nothing and no one has remained untouched, not least our theatres. UK-wide, venues have been forced to make crucial decisions about how to deal with the crisis. The UK’s creative industries, which bring in £120 billion a year for the economy, have played a vital role in keeping us going during lockdown, with theatres making a significant contribution.
Film Review: Malcolm and Marie
In a time where filmmaking seems impossible, director Sam Levinson can’t resist the urge to keep us entertained.
“People are a lot more aware of local businesses.” The founders of Roastea talk to Northern Soul
At Northern Soul, we continue to commit to sharing good news stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England and showing us the best of humanity during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve heard so many examples of Northerners showing great kindness and compassion and we think that these stories deserve to be shared far and wide.
How are independent theatres navigating the coronavirus crisis?
While the restrictions surrounding COVID-19 have been essential, the impact on society has, nonetheless, been seismic.
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