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Louisa Davies announced as Chief Executive Officer for Severn Arts

Louisa Davies announced as Chief Executive Officer for Severn Arts

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Louisa Davies as the new Chief Executive Officer for Severn Arts. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 26th May, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Free Family-Friendly Fun at our Summer Festival

Free Family-Friendly Fun at our Summer Festival

Worcester is set to celebrate a day of creativity on Saturday 27 June as the Severn Arts Summer Festival returns for its third year. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Exhibition of Student Work to Celebrate Worcester’s Sense of Place

Exhibition of Student Work to Celebrate Worcester’s Sense of Place

An inspiring new exhibition celebrating Worcester’s sense of place will open to the public at the University of Worcester’s Art House this week. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

New Olly Irwin Award Winner Announced 2026

New Olly Irwin Award Winner Announced 2026

We are excited to announce that Lucie Ashby has been selected as the winner of the Olly Irwin Award 2026. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Community-created mural celebrating 200 years of rail travel unveiled in Worcester

Community-created mural celebrating 200 years of rail travel unveiled in Worcester

A new mural celebrating 200 years of rail travel has been unveiled at Worcester Foregate Street bridge, created in collaboration with the local community. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 31st March, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Lauren Hawkesworth Named Worcestershire’s Young Poet Laureate 2026–2027

Lauren Hawkesworth Named Worcestershire’s Young Poet Laureate 2026–2027

We are thrilled to announce that Lauren Hawkesworth from Bromsgrove has been named Worcestershire’s Young Poet Laureate for 2026–2027. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Inclusive choir to perform at Worcestershire Creative Arts Festival

Inclusive choir to perform at Worcestershire Creative Arts Festival

Our Inclusive Choir will be celebrating the power of inclusive music-making at this year’s Worcestershire Creative Arts Festival (WCAF) on Saturday 7 March 2026. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Author: Hannah Cocker

Department for Education visit Young Sounds: Connect pupils.

Department for Education visit Young Sounds: Connect pupils.

We were pleased to welcome the Department for Education to Dyson Perrins C of E Academy, where they met pupils taking part in Young Sounds: Connect and captured their experiences on film. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Updated: 7th January, 2026

Author: Becky Jones

Music Hubs: Bringing music to life

Music Hubs: Bringing music to life

We’re proud to be one of the 43 Arts Council England Music Hubs, helping to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people through music. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Updated: 15th December, 2025

Author: Becky Jones

Bridges of Light Draws Thousands to Worcester.

Bridges of Light Draws Thousands to Worcester.

Severn Arts is celebrating the impact of the festival. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Updated: 12th December, 2025

Author: Becky Jones

Community, collaboration and creativity at heart of Bridges of Light

Community, collaboration and creativity at heart of Bridges of Light

Bridges of Light brought creativity, vibrancy, fun and energy to Worcester city centre last week. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Author: Min Sowden

Two-year cultural programme for Worcester launches with Bridges of Light

Two-year cultural programme for Worcester launches with Bridges of Light

Local Voices, Creative Choices, an ambitious two-year programme that will grow the cultural life of Worcester, launches with Bridges of Light festival. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2025

Author: Hannah Cocker

LINE UP Festival returns to Malvern for its third year

LINE UP Festival returns to Malvern for its third year

LINE UP festival of alternative music and experimental performances is back! Taking place at Malvern Cube, on 25 October 2025 from 1pm – 10pm Read more

Published: 16th October, 2025

Author: Hannah Cocker

Full programme announced for Bridges of Light

Full programme announced for Bridges of Light

We have now announced the full programme for the new festival taking place in Worcester city centre on 29 and 30 October from 6 – 9pm. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2025

Updated: 22nd October, 2025

Author: Hannah Cocker

New light festival to take place in Worcester this Winter

New light festival to take place in Worcester this Winter

Severn Arts proudly presents Bridges of Light, a new two-day light festival, with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration. Coming to Worcester City Centre on the 29 and 30 October from 6-9pm. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2025

Author: Chantalle Cox

Free Creative Fun at our Summer Festival

Free Creative Fun at our Summer Festival

Worcester will come alive with creativity on Saturday 28 June at the Severn Arts Summer Festival. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2025

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Ella Hart

Five young musicians are now supported through the Stuart Silcock Young Musicians Award

Five young musicians are now supported through the Stuart Silcock Young Musicians Award

We are delighted to share how the funds generously raised for the Stuart Silcock Young Musicians Award will be used to support young musicians in Worcestershire. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2025

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Bethany Buckley

Evie Hodgetts is crowned Worcestershire's Young Poet Laureate 2025

Evie Hodgetts is crowned Worcestershire's Young Poet Laureate 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Evie Hodgetts from Bromsgrove has been named Worcestershire’s Young Poet Laureate for 2025-26! Read more

Published: 6th May, 2025

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Bethany Buckley

New Olly Irwin Award Winner Announced 2025

New Olly Irwin Award Winner Announced 2025

Ayana Govin has been named the winner of the Olly Irwin Award 2025, receiving professional studio time, mentoring, and a grant to support her development as a young musician and honour the legacy of local artist Olly Irwin. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2025

Updated: 20th May, 2026

Author: Bethany Buckley

Light Night Announcement

Light Night Announcement

Unfortunately Light Night Worcester will not be taking place this year. We have been unable to raise the significant funds required to put on this lovely free family event and have had to make the difficult decision not to run the festival in 2025. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2025

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author: Bethany Buckley

£11,372 raised at Stu-Fest

£11,372 raised at Stu-Fest

Stu-Fest, a brilliant music event held in memory of talented musician Stuart Silcock, has raised £11,372! In September, music lovers from Worcestershire and beyond gathered for a night of brilliant music to remember Stu. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2026

Author: Ella Hart

Severn Arts to host exciting free music event in Worcester

Severn Arts to host exciting free music event in Worcester

We are participating in the UK charity Music for All’s 'Learn to Play’ Event, the largest free music-making weekend of the year. On Saturday 12 October, 10:30am – 14:30pm, join us at The Arches in Worcester to try out an instrument for FREE! Read more

Published: 16th September, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2026

Author: Ellie Siviter

Unveiling The Forge Mural at Malvern Cube

Unveiling The Forge Mural at Malvern Cube

We are thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, August 21, the Malvern Cube hosted the official unveiling of The Forge mural. It was lovely to get together with members of the Malvern District Council, local artists, and the families of the young participants joining us to celebrate this remarkable achievement. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2026

Author: Ellie Siviter

Glass Artist Sarah Brown to lead Woodrow public art project

Glass Artist Sarah Brown to lead Woodrow public art project

Sarah Brown, a renowned glass artist and illustrator, has been commissioned as the artist in residence for a new creative project in Woodrow. Sarah will co-create new artworks with Woodrow people, which will celebrate the Woodrow community. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2024

Updated: 18th March, 2026

Author: Ellie Siviter

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